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Rufus - In Loving Memory 12/17


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Home:Boston, MA  [I have a diary!]  
Age: 11 Years   Sex: Male


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Nicknames:
Foo, Furus, Foofernutter, Little Bunny Foo Foo, Tubbles, Chunky Monkey, Fat Boy Slim, Rufasa, Fuzz Butt, Mwarky Mwark and the Chunky Bunch, Hamlet, Honey Bunny, Stinky McStinkbutt

Kitty Complexion:
 Activeness 
sleepyvery active
 
 Intelligence 
sillygenius
 
 Curiosity 
not curiousvery curious
 
 Friendliness 
timidaffectionate
 
 Vocal 
not vocalvery vocal
 

Badges:
Cat News BlogCat Breed Photo GameRainbow Bridge
Quick Bio:
-cat rescue

Coloration:
Gray Tabby

Likes:
food

Pet-Peeves:
taking his medicines

Favorite Toy:
doesn't have one since Westpaw changed its catnip formula

Favorite Nap Spot:
my bed, cat tree, cat bed, kitchen table, "his" recliner

Favorite Food:
Fancy Feast Turkey and Giblets, Wellness turkey & salmon, Solid Gold Tuna Blend

Skills:
talks

Dwells:
indoors

Arrival Story:
After we lost Winkie to vaccine-associated sarcoma, we wanted to adopt 2 kittens so they could keep each other company. We went to a foster home to look at the kittens available. We took one look at the pretty boy and said "yes" immediately. The foster mother called him "Agate" because one of his markings looks like the stone, but we had already decided to name one of the kittens Rufus in honor of Winkie. We also decided to take his brother who was almost all white. Unfortunately, before they were old enough to be brought home, his brother (who we were calling Yeti) became jaundiced and was PTS.

Bio:
In July of 2005, Rufus was diagnosed with GI lymphoma. We have been treating it with chemotherapy. In Spring of 2007, Rufus came out of remission. We are treating him with stronger chemotherapy drugs and still hoping for the best. UPDATE: In November 2007, Rufus started having hind leg weakness and constipation. The vets believe it may be a side effect of the Vincristine (one of his cancer medicines) so we have stopped giving it to him. His symptoms may go away with time. On December 2, Rufus went to the emergency room because he was experiencing pain/discomfort and wasn't eating much. UPDATE: On Friday, December 14, 2007 Rufus was diagnosed with FIP. On Saturday, his oncologist removed 200 CCs of yellow fluid from his abdomen and gave him a different chemo drug. Rufus rallied briefly, but by Sunday, had fallen ill again and was having difficulty breathing. He was able to con the ER vet into sending him home. On Monday, December 17, 2007 his condition grew worse. His onologist and regular vet both had the day off. Momma and Rufus spent the entire day together and finally around 4:30, Rufus let Momma know it was time. A different ER vet determined that Rufus was jaundiced and probably in liver failure. Momma kissed Rufus and told him how much she loved him. She told him about all of his angel friends who would be waiting for him at the Bridge. Then she held him to her heart as the ER vet helped him peacefully cross.

Forums Motto:
Momma's little angel

The Groups I'm In:
!!!!!ALL AGAINST CANCER!!!!!, "WARRIORS": FORESTCLAN, ♥♥♥*~♥~*Luvers of C@ts & Dogs*~♥~*♥♥♥, ♥ Angel Circle of Love for Simba ♥, ****PURRS AND WOOFS FOR THE MISSING****, **Tabbies With 'Tudes** , College Football Fans, FOR THE LOVE OF LAUREL, Hey! You Look Like Me!, Welcome Waggin' for Dogsters and Catsters, Administrators of Catster & Dogster Groups, Beauty Marks are Beautiful!!, Books Featuring Cats: Read Any Good Ones, Cats That Are Better Than Humans, Catster Marketplace, Cool Cat College Football, Coping With A Cat That Has Cancer, De House of Isaac, Feline Lymphoma, FIP Support, Flying Furlendas, Friendship Circle, Guardian Angel Cats, Matzos Kitties Chevarim, Muppet's Bucket (HQ-approved fundraiser), New England Patriots Nation, Oceanic Flight 815, Pawprints on Our Hearts, Pawrents with Allergies, Paws with Claws, Plastic Lovers, Purrs and Prayers For Amelia, Rainbow Bridge Kitties, Red Sox Fan Club, RED SOX NATION OF CATS, The 3 Amigos, The Hazel Lucy Appreciation Society, The NFL Fan Club, The Power of a Purr and Prayer., Tiger Ranch Kittys, World's Most Loved Kitties, ^*^Over The Rainbow^*^

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I was Featured Diary of the Day 12/07/07:


DDP 3/17 & 4/12 & 5/29 & 6/1:




I've Been On Catster Since:
July 1st 2006 More than 3 years!

Rosettes Given In The Past Month:
Emily Felicity
Ashley Grimalkins
Sneakers
Waverly (1991-June 20, 2007)
Callista aka Baby G
Hopper
Captain (RIP 2006-2010)
Enzo
Arnold P. ~ I knead U
Aryeh
Kitcat
Lucy~Thank You for Purring
Louis LeBeau
Arnold P. ~ I knead U
Skye Captain Chicken Legs
♥Boudin♥ ILM
Aryeh
Arnold P. ~ I knead U


Stars Given In The Past Month:
Moozer
Sweet Shelby... I loved you so
Margo, R.K.N.


Special Gifts Given In The Past Month:
Skeezix
Arnold P. ~ I knead U


Rosette, Star and Special Gift History

Catster Id:
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for 947 days

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Cash

Hamlet

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BUDDIE..ALWAYS
LOVED

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Mookie (In
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McKenna ALWAYS
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The Rufus Chronicles


Little drop of good news amid so much sadness


February 2nd 2010 11:01 pm
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Our whole family is deeply saddened by the news that Alfie made his journey to the Bridge. Briana and Momma are inconsolable. Alfie was Briana's best friend on Catster. Who else but Alfie could put up with a hater like her? He was always so sweet and loving and kind and supportive of her, even when she was being a grouch . . . which is most of the time. We love you, Alfie, and we're purring for your Mom.

The bit of good news we have to share is that Bob has gained 3/4 of a pound in the three weeks since he came to live with Momma. She brought him to the vet tonight for blood work. The vet should call tomorrow with the results. Please keep your paws crossed that we get more good news.


Operation SPAM the Bobcat


January 30th 2010 3:18 pm
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All day Momma's been fretting over pilling Bob tonight. Why do the things that are supposed to make him feel less nauseous have to taste so bad that they make him drool and vomit?

Well, the beautiful, intelligent, resourceful Hazel Lucy had suggested we try bribing Bob with SPAM. So tonight (at 1/4 of 5 instead of 1/4 of 11 - MOL!) Momma went to the store for some SPAM. The pills are small enough that Momma was able to take a really small piece of SPAM and cut a slit in the side to stick the pill in. She dropped it down Bob's throat and he tried to spit it out, but then swallowed it! Momma washed it down with some water, and so far he hasn't warfed it back up! He hasn't even drooled! We're keeping our paws crossed that this works. It would make life so much easier for both Momma and Bob!


APB ~ All Purrs Bulletin


January 20th 2010 7:58 am
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Everyone, please join me in purring for our dear friend Arnold P. He is very sick with diabetes and the vet is afraid they might lose him to diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening complication of the disease.

We believe in the power of the purr. I have started a candle page for Arnold P. Please drop by and light a candle and send a purr and a prayer for Arn and his Mom.



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