4 posts tagged “dash”
Yesterday I took Felicity back to the animal shelter after watching her go through what I believed to be an asthma attack (although it could just be pneumonia or a really bad upper respiratory infection). I was just so angry about everything.
I met with the clinic director (who, suprisingly is not a vet) and explained the situation. I asked her why they were adopting out cats that weren't tested for the FIV/FLV. Her response, "Because they're assholes."
I knew immediately that we were on the same page. I explained the tooth abscess and the cost for treatment. She asked me whether I would still keep Felicity if they were able to find a vet who would either do it for free or if the shelter could cover the payment. I said it would also depend on whether she does have asthma and how bad it was.
She did a FLV test (negative, HOORAY!) and called my vet. She then drew some more blood and sent it off to an outside lab to do a full blood panel. Since it would be needed for surgery, she figured why not find out everything that could be wrong with Felicity, and not just the FIV. I should find out the results today. If she has the FIV, the shelter will take her back and I can have another cat (if I want). If she is negative, we will wait until she gets over the respiratory infection and then see if she really does have asthma. If not, then off to surgery and back home with me.
On one hand, I'm not thrilled about still having her here (and continuing to get attached to her) when there is the possiblity I'll end up having to give her back anyway. But on the other, how fucking awesome is all of this?!?!?!!!!!!!!!
Dash thinks it's awesome.
Well, not as awesome as her butt smells.
What would you consider to be your 15 minutes of fame so far in life?
Okay, it's not a full 15 minutes but so far it's all I've got?
Haha I called in to talk about my crazy pup who mounts every freakin- dog at the dog park.
Anyway,
if you have a dog, I recommend you listen to the podcasts. She gives
great advice and knows her stuff. She helped me a lot with my dogs
separation anxiety problems. Anyway, you can hear me on the epidosde!
It's so yucky outside...cold and a little rainy. The perfect weather to reflect a yucky day.
My Megan's Law hearing did not go well. I really can't stand cross-examining psychologists/psychiatrists. I swear it drives me batty. I don't think he gave me one straight answer the entire examination. Grrr.
Vacation has officially started, though. And that is a good thing.
I came home, walked the dog and let him loose to chase squirrels in the cemetary:
Then I came home, crawled into bed and had the best nap. Now I'm curled up with the kitty and a cup of coffee. The dog is running and hopping around, barking, desperately wants to be played with.
I'm just about done Christmas shopping. I know what I want to buy my mom, it's just a matter of getting out and doing it. Still have to get something for my brother and sister-in-law. I have a ton of knitted gifts that I need to hurry up and finish...sigh. That will hopefully be done tonight and tomorrow.
It's so quiet in my apartment building...I guess all of my neighbors have gone and are on their way home to their families...I decided to spend tonight here just to get some alone time in before the holiday. After the crappy week I've had, I need some alone time.
