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[BleeckerSt_Girl]

And Sukie, noticed her clipped ear. Was she part of catch, spay and release program then decided she was suited as a pet?

No, her missing ear half was not due to a catch/spay/release. When she was rescued/removed from her home by the humane society cruelty squad, she was one of about 30 cats and dogs living in terrible conditions in a trailer with a lady who had mental illness. Thus the malnutrition and multiple infections. But Suki also had had her ear bitten (dog?) and the top half was just sort of hanging there by its perforations and they could not reattach it so they removed it and sutured it up neatly. She was about 3 at the time. Now her half-ear just makes her even more endearing to us.

I've had full grown rescue cats who made my house as their last forever home. And yes many of them do have really poor dental health. Sukie is no different. She is doing fairly well from sound of things though...
...I only have one Tom who came to me more or less fully grown right now. He was just under a year old when he came home with me. I love him to pieces. He also keeps order in our pride of 10 cats.

Yes Suki is regularly checked out by the vet and she's quite healthy aside from her teeth now. We knew she had bad permanent teeth when we adopted her. She is SUPER AFFECTIONATE and we swear she tries to show us how grateful she is every single day. We are completely in love with both Suki and Sheba. oxoxo Adopted shelter animals are the best!

[Catrin]

Suki is so sweet! I love looking at the wonderful photos, even though they make me really WANT to test my cat allergies yet again.... (no, I won't, not as long as I have to live with carpet)

The great thing about the photos is their personalities just shine through and it is so easy to tell how loved they are!

[bmccasland]

We've been battling Bonnie Cat's hyperthyroid disease for 5 years... but yesterday evening her vet & I agreed that it was time to call it over. Now Bonnie was always very vocal, with a running commenary on everything. Silence was when she was asleep. I always figured she'd get in the last word, and she did. She had words for the vet tech holding her, and just to reinforce the message, she swatted her with her paw.

So now she's free of not feeling good being mixed with almost constant hunger. Maybe it sounds crass, but part of me is relieved that it's over. The healthy Bonnie has been gone (including her mind) for a while. Sigh.

Now it's just Calypso and me.

[NbyNW]

Beth, so sorry you had to let go of another kitty. It must have been so hard to decide when to let go of Bonnie.

[7rider]

I'm sorry to read this, Beth. Having just gone through this, I understand the conflicting emotions. You did right for her, first and foremost. ((Hugs.))

[indysteel]

((((Beth)))). I'm so sorry about Bonnie. I'm glad, though, that you're at peace with your decision. She's at peace now. Hugs to you and Calypso.

[roadie gal]

Beth, I'm sorry you had to let go of Bonnie Cat. It's a heart breaking decision. Hugs to you.

[sundial]

We've been battling Bonnie Cat's hyperthyroid disease for 5 years... but yesterday evening her vet & I agreed that it was time to call it over.

Aw Beth, I had hoped she could have been with you just a little longer....her time with you is just too short. How relieved you must be to know she is no longer suffering and you don't have to dread taking her to the vet for what could be the last time. (((((Beth)))))

[badger]

We've been battling Bonnie Cat's hyperthyroid disease for 5 years... but yesterday evening her vet & I agreed that it was time to call it over. Now Bonnie was always very vocal, with a running commenary on everything. Silence was when she was asleep. I always figured she'd get in the last word, and she did. She had words for the vet tech holding her, and just to reinforce the message, she swatted her with her paw.

So now she's free of not feeling good being mixed with almost constant hunger. Maybe it sounds crass, but part of me is relieved that it's over. The healthy Bonnie has been gone (including her mind) for a while. Sigh.

Now it's just Calypso and me.

I'm so sorry you had to go through this, but glad that you have some comfort in knowing that she's not in pain anymore.