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<description>Catster diary for the cat Bella  My Beautiful Angel</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 12:58:48 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>A view from the Bridge</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:23:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone,

     I am so happy that there is a Newcat living safe with Mommy and Daddy. I know t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone,

     I am so happy that there is a Newcat living safe with Mommy and Daddy. I know that as I sit here and purr, that Newcat is snoozing on a pillow, safe and even if a little afraid, going to florish with love.
    Awhile back, something happened that hurt Mommy-who is really unhurtable. She's worked in rescue a very long time, worked for a no kill shelter for 15 years before that, as she began to get into rescue, because she felt that there is no such thing as 'unadoptable'.
    Mommy and Daddy were talking about me the other night. Daddy and Mommy were discussing when I'd come back. Mommy grew thoughtful. 'She may. But you know, I have a feeling we had our full cycle together. Bella and me...and then you, too. She had a life that was what she wanted, I think. She did what she set out to do'.
   Mommy and Daddy were quiet. And then Mommy smiled. "I thought it would hurt more when we came home. I miss her. But there is a feeling of fullness....she had a wonderous life, and a loving and gentle passing. She was ready-her body was no longer her vechile, and so she left it, leaping up and over.
    I miss Bella. But it's so clear that her journey lay elsewhere-and that was ok."

     I purred softly to Mommy and Daddy. And I watched as a new fur, rescued from death before his time, with wonderous life and adventures head of him, curles  up into a relaxed and relieved sleep in a quiet room, with only Natalie's snores...and the thunder of the elevated line a few feet away-to disturb him. 

     Do we, spirits of so many colors, not take on our earthly forms, or purr in comfort and love for our people? Of course we do. We trot across keyboards, we, when needed, marshall rescources to draw to us a million points of light and materialize for a few moments into the dimension we hurtled out of, to crash into it again, dive through that moist air and stretch out to scoop another feline to safety....
    We turn and purr at our person's shoulder, willing them with who and what we are to Know.
    We form a bond that is beyond the physical, and we, as Felines, with our Knowing, move back and forth between worlds, messnegers, Guides. We Are.
     We heal. We protect, we cast out our psyche across the distance to others with perked ears and purrs, and whisper 'trust miracles do occur'. We do this, for as Felines, we Are.
    And if you doubt, lift that kitten to your heart, or the Elderwise cat that has regarded you when sleeping, with a lovely 'Rrrt?' or the cat, lolling on the cat tree, staring into the Beyond.
    We are here. 
    And when the time is right....the urge to strong, the need to great...
    We don once again fur that is brushed and burnished by sun and mooon...
    We leap high...
    And arrive, as we left, with mischief and love, and always, always light.

    for we are the Mystery of Cat


Love, always,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>May your days be merry and bright....</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:41:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Furs and Folks, Mommy and Daddy, and our Mommy's friend Deb who's dad joined us at Rainbow yest ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Furs and Folks, Mommy and Daddy, and our Mommy's friend Deb who's dad joined us at Rainbow yesterday:

Many people wonder why there are so many passings this time of year. As I sit here, purring, having had a wonderful breakfast, and a romp around with some friends, and my son Tiger, who's here with me, I can only say this:

   Dear Folks,
    
   I'm so sorry that there have been so many passings. As I sit up on my hind legs and greet Angel Timmy, as I wander down a soft grassy path to laze in the morning sun, I greet Queen T and then say hello to the folks who have come wandering up to spend time with us all...and I see doggies, too, who don't chase us, and well, so many others.

    And Calvin, that wonderful Orangie cat leaps up into the crook of an apple tree and gazes out into Forever. And then he says:

    Oh Bella-what can we say or send to our folks to let them know we are all ok? That sadness, that is, is but a chance for a new little life to spring anew, for a being who's ready to return, and in that circle of wonder, begin again...another lesson, another promise, another gift from the beyond.

   The sadness-it passes. We leave a legacy of kindess, we leave memories, but we live. If we could only reach out a paw and tap their shoulders...but we leave a legacy, my friend. 

   There is sometmes no sense to the chaos, Bella that happens-the pain folks experience. But there is always, always kindness that balances, for we come and go to learn lessons and have fun in doing it...some may be painful, and some may pain our folks, and other folks.

    But the true meaning of 'Angel' Bella? 

    An Angel is so alive-we reach out to meow in our people's ears, we fly with grace to land before a grieving family, to escort a small child to family just the other side of this 'veil' that is no veil, that one can brush back with a mere flick of a whisker, or wistful sigh. And I watch the little children grab hands, and swing up into arms and be greeted by those who been waiting, who may grieve for those still beyond, but who will tell them 'welcome, and what have you learned? And you'll soon return to gaze again up with wonder and love...for you, and I, and all of us...are love.'

    Calvin leaps down, his lovely coat shinging. 

    We walk, a group of us, to a place where people and all creatures are decorating Evergreens, and a feast of wonderful food is being laid out, and children w ho are yet children race around with dogs bounding and cats weaving between their feet...and there is a feeling of warmth, and joy.

    And I connect to my Mom. Who whispers to me in her heart 'I love you, Beasel Weast. Thank you for the Gift of You. Thank you for being My Guide, my Strength and my Love. Thank you. You were the Start of it All, Bella. You started Rescue.

    And I whisper to my Mom "I love you-and we'll be together forever-I fly just slightly above, and if a cat could smile and laugh, I would. For all, my dear purrson, is as it should be.'

   And Calvin and Boxie and Tigger, and Simba and Skye, Ethan, any so many others have come to join us, and as we launch ourselves up, up, up into the clouds, a rainbow appears and begins to send down tendrils of bright dancing light, and stretches way out over the Earth...and past....

And we purr and sing in cat as only we can....

May your days be Merry and Bright.......

love and light from Rainbow and beyond....

Bella and Guides]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The life and times and bequests of a very beloved Momma's Kitty Girl</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 10:24:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Mommy, Daddy, Furs, and their Folks,

I wanted to send this to my Mom and Dad, but also to al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Mommy, Daddy, Furs, and their Folks,

I wanted to send this to my Mom and Dad, but also to all of you, folks, who's furrs purr in their hearts. There are some of us up here at the Bridge, who have been awhile, and some who are newly come. Some of you reside in lovely form with your pawrents, and gaze up in wonder at Antares, the Brightest star in the Night sky, and purrr and wrrrrt? in wonder, telling your pawrents that all is well, no matter how recent the loss of a feline sibling...for such are we, magikal cats who have flown far and wide to bequest our love and light to those still in need.

Dear Pawrents,

I love you. I am now at the Bridge 3 weeks. It does not seem so very long, and time here is different, but then, as cats, time has always run differently. I do miss you, but I know you are strong, and in my legacy I have left a certain magick...

I watch as you reach out to others, cats who are in need, and others who are struggling with helping furs. I know your heartbreak as you wish you could save more, and spread the word about Spaying and Neutering, Fostering, and Adopting. I know  your love of those in the Clowder, and your worrry for them. But don't worry Mommy and Daddy....

In the words of Ruffy: Trust that Miracles Do Occur...

As I trot over to the meadow, I touch noses to a kitten newly arrived from the same palce. "I miss my momma' this kitten mews to me. And I purr and curl around the mite. "All is well young one. For you won't be gone long...you will find heart and home again, I promise you that."

And the little mite gazes up at me with wide eyes. "How do you know? Are you a Momma Cat? Don't you miss your people?"

"Oh little snugglefur, so much so. I miss them, but you see, I know they are fine...they are on a mission...as am I. And I can tell you that I know you will return as I have done so before...this is not the end of the Rainbow little one, but simply the beginning. You gain wisdom and rest, and more magick each time you make that journey. As do they."

The little one was kneading now. "Can I go home to them now?" 
I nosed this kitten gently. "Very soon....the portal will open-the gauzy veil drops,and you plunge through it, playing chase with others on similar flight, you find your way by following your heart...and then...
you are home."

Purrs roll out of the kitten and together we watch a small group of butterflies dancing around the daisies in the meadow, and I watch Big Harry and Calvin and Buddie teaching new kits to send out magickal messages-and they are in ways our people will understand. I nudge the kitten by my side and together we watch, and a feeling of happiness comes over me.


"We really go back?" the little asks drowsily? "To our Momma's and Dads?"


And I feel the chord that connects me to my Mom and Dad...and I whisper as only a cat cat....

"I assure you it's so....when the time is right...the Universe will let you know...and you'll be sung home to them.

"Can I do anything now to tell them I love them?" 

I gazed up at the butterflies...'Your emmisarries...whisper it to them, and they will tell your Momma you love her-though she knows."

And the Kitten sat up and whispered something to a pretty yellow butterfly who danced up and out towards the forever summer breezes....

and I curled around the new one, and purred for my Clowder...and knew in my heart, that no matter the challenges, all is well.


with love from Rainbow...
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>You Were The First</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 11:52:51 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I'm sometimes sad,
I miss your endless grace
A delicate feline 
with white and grey face
You wer ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I'm sometimes sad,
I miss your endless grace
A delicate feline 
with white and grey face
You were Turkish Angora
Yet found on the street
A dainty fey puzzle
with small furry feet
You had a long life, 
Of love faith and wonder
What miracle, Bella, did we live under

And you were the first
You started it all
A Cat with green eyes
If I can recall
You're my inspiration 
My familar it's true
You, my kitty fey spirit
You were just you

You walked in the door
You were meant to stay
You weaved our spirits together
They're together today
You were an Emmisary of love
Of hope and of faith
You're part of my Self
You were always great

And so the cats come,
Shy fosters and more
You pushed open the way
You led through the door
Ruffy and Smokie, Prinny, and Nat
CK and fosters
All the magick of Cat
A Turkish Angora
Who slept on Daddy at night
Purring through all 
You made it all right.

I remember your play, 
I remember the way
You would stretch out in sun puddles
Though most of the day
I remember you chasing
The string along mice
Through winter hallways
Of twilight and ice
Napping with Daddy,
Grooming my hand
Through the scariest of surgery
That was never planned.

You were the first, my fur child it's so
My reason for living and for letting you go
You were the first, of all lovely cats
My little Bella, you're a miracle at that
You were the first, you started it all
I miss you Bella in the wonder of Fall

I picked up your ashes, your pawprint in clay
Where are you Bella, are you ions away?
Do you run through green fields
With Gump, Tiger and friends?
Do you find ways back here cause it can't be 'the end'.

I watch our Ruffy, as he closes his eyes
A low rumbling purr, do the others realize?
That you were the first, my soul mate for sure
A million memories wrapped in meows and purrs
The places where you lay, the others now claim
Thats the way of cats, and they aren't to blame
Living in the moment, pacing through all time
Creatures of mystery, comedy sublime

You started it all, Miss Plume tail it's so
I wish that I didn't have to let go
But it had come time, you told us that
Such is the way of a fey gray and white cat
You could see the others through the portal whence you came
So many years ago a kitten without your name

So you leapt up and out, following Alex I know,
I sensed her in the room, and I watched you go
A last little glimpse of a furry plume tail
As you turned for a second and looked back through the veil
And I smiled through the grief and through many tears
I said I love you Bella, my best friend for years
I'll miss you my Bella, how to say thank you
for the miracle in fur-you started Rescue

And now as I sit here, with a list before me
Of cats needing homes, so many, you see
But I feel you at my shoulder, you brush the air
My Patron Saint of Fur, you make us care
For yes, in the words of Ruffy, he of orange fur
We can't give up, yes trust miracles occur

You were the first cat in from the cold
A small funny feline with eyes that were old
My daughter familar, wrapped in lovely fur
Now I can imagine that I hear your purr
As I watch cats in the window, on the bed with your dad
And somehow, blithe spirit....I know you'd be glad.


D.A.H.K October 10, 2012....the day we got Bella's ashes back...

I will love you my little Bellisimo forevrer.

For you...now and Always]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>2 weeks at the Bridge</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 8 Oct 2012 05:11:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today I'm at the Bridge 2 weeks. Mommy and Daddy miss me. They are in the new apartment. Mommy is sa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I'm at the Bridge 2 weeks. Mommy and Daddy miss me. They are in the new apartment. Mommy is sad sometimes and looks at my picture on the wall and is sad. But I let Daddy know last week I was  near. I darted in front of his car and dissapeared! Daddy told Mommy. Mommy believes that I stay close to her sometimes-she looks at my picture and smiles and says 'oh Bella, you are my Bellissimo. I love you."

Mommy, I am fine! I miss you but not the body I had as it was giving out. I am well here, and I watch as other furs leave for their people, to leap high and then return...

I'm not ready for that yet, my dear mom, but I stay close to you. I promise you my mom and daddy that I'm well, and never too far away.

I watch over foster Emily Rose and know she'll be in a wonderful home....you are, my mom, so good at finding kitties in need homes....and Emily is safe with you. 

I'm scarecly alone here-I'm sitting here after a wonderful breakfast with Gumpy and Sissy and Calvin is telling me how he's inspired his mom to design a 'rescue me' collar...opps....did I spill the beans?

Mommy...I'm your kitty girl, forever. Love is Forever. But I'm going to go over and see what Big Harry and Sally Maria are doing...it looks like a party is being set up. Boo Boo and Squeaker are playing and I may join in... And you know, my son Tiger has been with me and some of my other family....

many many purrs...

Bella


From Bellas Mom:
Today for some reason I miss my little girl alot. I miss her sweet little deep voice and the way she was so happy at one time. I know at the end she wasn't feeling so well....she no longer played...

I'm glad she's not in pain or uncomfortable...but still wonder if there wasn't more I could have done...

I miss my Bella....my friendy friend, my sweet heart.

I love you Bella.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beasel Weast</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/798471</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:50:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy nickname for you...because I called you My little weasel when I first got you. You had such a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy nickname for you...because I called you My little weasel when I first got you. You had such a scraggly sparse coat...so many litters of kittens, and taking care of them outside. It was a miracle, really you let us get your litter in, and you came with them. You trusted me. That was always the amazing part. You didn't need trapping, you walked right in and looked at me, like 'what now?'

It always broke my heart, putting those kittens up for adoption. You were such a great mom. You missed them. You cried and searched the house. We tried to give you new ones to take care of that needed mothering..you wanted none of it. That was sad too. 

I found you a home...but you hid all the time. You wouldn't come out. You knew you didn't want to be there. After 3 weeks my friend told me that he thought you wanted to come home to me...and he was right. You leapt up on the bed like it was your own....because it was.

You were so funny....I remember you kicking your catnip toys on the bed, sleeping in the sun, moving from room to room to get the sun....that was so amazing that you did that...following the sunbeam.

When I was hit by the car, you were with me through the surgeries, sleeping close by, my little furred therapist, nursing me through depression. You were so careful after i had my heart surgery, sleeping tucked against my leg.

and then when Daddy came...you began to sleep in his lap. and I knew he was the man who despite everything, was the 'Cat Daddy' who would stay with us and be part of our family.

You allowed Ruffy in...you knew, even if you didn't much care to share, that he was special...and you kept your room, your domain, but you allowed him in.

I remember you laying on the bed, and having a kitten dream...a series of little squeaks and cries, and you would wake up, searching for your babies...and I would hug you and tell you all was well, and the babies were ok.

I wonder...did you meet up with Tiger, who we felt was your last feral baby, the cat that always looked so sad, we tried trapping...but he was just so canny. He was yours, I think...and he dissapeared a few months before the move...or we would ahve found some way to get him....

Is he with you now...and are you, my sweetheart, content and well?

I miss you Bella. I miss you.

love,
Mommy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Missing My Bella</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 23 Sep 2012 14:19:33 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Belle,
I miss you so much. I went to get your medicine ready this morning, and realized I didn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Belle,
I miss you so much. I went to get your medicine ready this morning, and realized I didn't need to. I keep looking over at the loveseat. It was only yesterday Ruffy sat on your 'spot'.

We are moving this week-it's a weird feeling, we really wanted you to come with us. Something told me you woulndn't be making that trip.

I feel so guilty, could I have tried another medicine, should I have had blood work up done?

But I believe, though you could walk, and got around, with the not eating and the restlessness...and the going different places we hadn't seen you do before that you were ready.

There is a hole in my heart, for you were so much a part of my life. You were from my days at Humane, bittersweet days at a job I loved, a life I loved, that was taken from me. You were my first real 'my cat' and you and I belonged to each other. I knew when you curled up on Daddys lap you had accepted him, and you were letting me know that he was ok.

I miss you...I will always recall your deep little meow, your 'kitten dreams' and your way of looking at me when you wanted something.

You were so thin near the end...I imagine you now at the height of your beauty, your coat finally grown in and your lovely lovely gaze...

my love...

Momma loves you baby. Momma loves you]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hello Mommy and Daddy....Brofurs and Sisfurs...the last earthly testiment of a very happy cat</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:36:25 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Mommy, Hi Daddy,
Hi Ruffy, Smokieboo, Princess, Natalie and little CK. Hello little Foster girl  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Mommy, Hi Daddy,
Hi Ruffy, Smokieboo, Princess, Natalie and little CK. Hello little Foster girl Smokieblue.

Oh gosh....I am happy, Mommy. I am ok. I am not ill any more. Just now Gumpy and I are curled up under a tree and we are rolling around playing with some wonderful catnip toys like I always liked.

I'm not sick anymore, I'm still gaining strength and I am being groomed by my Angel Alex, who, yes, with a delegation came for me. Gumpy told me they did that for him, too, and it's to make our people know we aren't alone, we are surrounded by all that is the Wonder of Cat.

What is it like here? Well, if I could smile, I would. I can only say that it is what you want it to be...warm and sunny, cool when you get too warm, there is catnip, and wonderful grass to lay in and lots of kindness.

There are good things to eat, and wonderful fun things to do....I have been meeting everyone, too, and it's a bit overwhelming, but so wonderful!

I am so happy Mommy and Daddy...really. I'm ok. Alex told me I would be-she purred around me, and told me that I will see you again, that it's not 'the end' as Ruffy knows...that there is no 'death'. You looked upon my still mortal body, wrapped in peace. You even asked Dr. M to come in with her stethascope to listen and make sure I was really 'gone'. I looked at peace-daddy and Dr. M said I left 'quickly' but my little body was so peaceful looking...and there was reason, all was fine and good.

Now, I wanted to let those furs left behind in my earthly space know that I bequeath them all my warm, soft spots to sleep in, my catnip toys. I leave Natalie and Smokie, who loves them my heating pads, for I don't need them here, it's lovely.

I leave them all my water dish on the end table, my spot on the sofa. I leave them my warm blankets, my nice brushes. I leave them whats left of my special foods, and my treats. 

And what else do I leave?

I need leave nothing....for it was bequeathed to them the day they came 'in from the cold'. They are magickal creatures, fey, funny, loving, gentle, fierce and unbelievable. They are, in short, Cats. And they were born with a wonderful Legancy.

Think of me, Furs...for I will brush past those sparkling tendrils of web to cross over and make sure you're ok...CK....behave yourself....Ruffy, enjoy your meals...Smokie...you will have more of Mommy and Daddy....Prinny...well, you have your confidence, Natalie, you are you, what can one say? SmokieBlue...you are safe....

and to all here....I stand up on my hind paws and allow Alex to assure me that my wings will soon be evident, and I already am feeling so much stronger....I am, and always will be your Kitty Girl, Momma, Daddy, your Beasel Weast....

I have not ceased, Mommy and Daddy...I have returned to that we all have come from...and I am ok. 

I send you so much love.


And I weave around all shades of fur, all textures, all lengths...I am awed by the beatuy of Hazel Lucy, and am so comforted by Buddie....and I am watching Squeaker chase a point of light across the meadow...and Cee Cee and I touch noses and we KNOW.

Gumpy is right here with me...my friend, and we are learning this place together, together once more as meant to be.

And we will never leave our pawrents....

we love you...always and forever

Your Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Farewell My Angel-You are loved and always will be...Bella journey's on...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/797729</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 Sep 2012 10:54:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This is Bella's Mommy, her very very sad person.

It's with both sadness and in some way,feeling g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is Bella's Mommy, her very very sad person.

It's with both sadness and in some way,feeling guilt on my part, relief to let everyone know that a little while ago we had to help Bella to cross to the Bridge.

Last night Bella was not herself....she had been not well as she used to be for awhile, but this was more...she was very restless, walking around, looking, looking....'talking' at the window and in the corner of the end table to someone we could  not see...but she could.

Then today she was hungry, was given fluids, ate a tiny bit, but kept looking for something more.

Nothing satisfied her. She paced and paced and paced. We gave her baby food, fresh deli roast beef and chicken, and she was not satisfied...she'd eat a little, then stop and look like 'what else do you have for me.....

and nothing was what she wanted. She she couldn't get comfortable...she went into the corner of the end table and stared and stared at the wall...and then was looking up and out at the window....Ruffy's Spot.

This morning CK licked the top of her head. My Clowder gathered around her. 

This morning she was offered 5 different foods. She ate a few bites and left them. She was agitated. We came from the bedroom and she was sitting in the bathtub, staring at the side of it.


Husband took her to the vet, I went to work. I got the call soon after I got to work....

Come....

Dr. M, (little Vet) was in tears. She told us that she believed Bella's body was shutting down. She said she had lost a 1/2 lb. She was down to 4 1/2 lbs. 

She said that she did not know what was happening, but she said that she bleieved it to be her body giving out. We talked for a very long time. We had the option of doing a blood work up on her, and seeing.....

but we looked...and we knew.....we did because as I watched her staring into the wall and pacing the room....

this was a cat who was always fastidious, who had ceased to groom, who loved to eat, and who had at her prime weighed 10lbs.

Dr. M. felt that to put her through more...it was up to us.

And we didn't.

Held in Daddy and Mommys arms, hugged by Rachel and Dr. M 'Aunt Tif' my girl left her body.

Oh, that I could tell you that I am ok...and I am. I will be. Bella leaves a legacy of love. She is heart of my heart.

It's so hard to know she won't be there to greet me, waiting for her supper.

As we waited for Dr M....the room grew very cold....husband said to me...it just got very cold in here.

In the corner manifested a lovely, lush and very sweet grey tabby, hazy around the edges, but with huge wings. She was so real that when Rachel came in she moved to the other side of the door.

She was there as she always is....and I'm glad she came, that she hasn't indeed left the comfort of her wonder and helping others...and comforting pawrents.

Thank you Angel Alex. Look after my baby girl, please, all the greats up there. I know you will. Please let me have a sign my girl is ok.

Baby, we miss you. Daddy and I miss you.

Thank you Alex.

And thank you whoever frisked with CK last night and this morning. You made us laugh and we needed that.

Gumpy...take care of my baby.

love,
Mommy and Daddy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet check up for B12 and Iron shot.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/797059</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 05:01:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, Daddy took me and guess what? I lost a 1/4 of a lb, which isn't good, but which Mommy can't un ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, Daddy took me and guess what? I lost a 1/4 of a lb, which isn't good, but which Mommy can't understand because I am eating alot and always hungry.  Ruffy is going to be so jealous though...The Vet said that I could have boiled chicken in my food. Mommy will try it, but I no longer get chicken cat food because I don't tolerate it...so not sure. My red blood cells are up, so that stuff I get in a shot every 3 days is working.

I am hanging in there..Mommy and Daddy wish I could up on some weight, but I'm skinny and tough. The other day I tumbled off the loveseat trying to get to the plate of food before it was put down. Mommy was scared, then laughed.

She is always wahing my face, she says I stick it right in my food to get to it and she is like 'Bella-take it easy'

But I'm hungry Mommy!!1]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you for your purrs and prayers and POTP! It works!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/795316</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:06:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last night was bad.....but...Daddy came home with some cooked steak! And I was hungry and ate it!!!  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last night was bad.....but...Daddy came home with some cooked steak! And I was hungry and ate it!!! Daddy said I was calling to him, telling him to hurry up!!!
When Mommy came in this morning I was eating my FF beef food from last night. (she always makes sure I have an 'overnight' plate in case I get hungry.)

Thank you everyone for purring and sending me POTP. Mommy was sure that last night I was gazing out the window at my angels, and they were coming for me. Well, they did come, but they sprinkled fairy dust over me, healing powder, and told me to be well....

I know that there will come a time when I will leap the light fantastic and find that moon....

but not just yet.

I am going to nap now.

With many purrs,
Bella


Mom's note: I believe in Power of the Paw and purrs and prayer. She appeared better after an hour and a half last night. I didn't get to sleep til late and have to get ready for work, but Hubby is off today, will get her cerenia, and her azodyl. 

She's skinny as a rail, but she is eating again.

thank you all so very very much....and she was watching out the window...she saw someone....wonder who it was. Whoever it was...thank you.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>power of the paw needed-I came home and she had thrown up....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/795272</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:19:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>She probably just ate too much...but she isn't feeling well. 
She is cold, and I have heating pads  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She probably just ate too much...but she isn't feeling well. 
She is cold, and I have heating pads around her....

My heart is breaking...she seemed to be doing better.

purrs please for this fur child of my heart.

She has turned her face and is gazing out the window...Ruffy's window.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Hanging in there: of shots and pills and good things to eat...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/795230</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:48:49 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/795230</guid>
		<description>Hi Furs,
Thank you so much for the Power of the Paw and the purrs and prayers and candles! I am tou ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Furs,
Thank you so much for the Power of the Paw and the purrs and prayers and candles! I am tough,a nd am taking my pills and shots and fluids, etc, like a good kitty girl, and eating very well.

I'm always a good girl, and I want to thank everyone for their kind words.

I'm still very very skinny, and always hungry. Mommy has been very tired, and hasn't been on Catster much the past week, as she went back to work and is back going to school also one night a week and all day Saturaday. Mommy got so Mad at Daddy yesterday, too...she came home to a parking ticket. Mommy told Daddy that they simply can't afford any tickets, and he has to find a place to park the new old car off the street. Daddy didn't know about the tickets-they never got put on the car or someone took them off. Apparently there were 2. Mommy yelled alot, but she's sighing now. She said that New York is a bad place to live with a car or without. But she has school to do before they can go anywhere.

I am holding my own, though I am very very skinny. Mommy said that when Big Vet gets back after Labor day, she will talk with her about me and if there is anything else we can do. Someone mentioned something...litzotinic or something? Does anyone else use it? Does it help with weight/vitamins? How is it on the tummy?

Gumpy, thank you and your mommy, too, and everyone, everyone here for being so kind and encouraging.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not good, I am on Pred, and will be taking a special shot given every 3 days for my anemia</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/794584</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:38:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
Mommy and Daddy bought me for my B12 today. I didn't want to go, had just gone to lay  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
Mommy and Daddy bought me for my B12 today. I didn't want to go, had just gone to lay in the sunpatch. But Mommy put me in my carrier and took me down. However, I had to go, so left them a bit of a poopie in the carrier on the way.

When I got there they took me in the back. I have lost 1/2 and my anemia is worse, it's a 19 now. Little Vet is having me go in and go on a special shot on Monday, and I will be watched to see how I do on it. I will have to get it 3x a week. 

I am also going onto Predisone. She is hoping that this helps whatever is going on with me in my innards, if it's IBD/pancretitis, or the 'big c'. It was that, or doing a endoscopy that might or might not show whats going on. Big Vet is on vacation, so we couldn't get her input.

Mommy is upset about this...because this is, as she see's it, something that means I have somehow reached a 'turning point'. I don't know why she's upset-as you know, we live in the moment. I am having meals, and naps and places to poop. I relax in the morning sun, or on my blankie or mommy's shirt when it's chilly.

Mommy wanted to speak with Big Vet-she has always been 'my vet' but Mommy and Daddy knew when they got called into the exam room, and were told 'We are worried about her' it was serious.

I am not upset at all...I love Mommy and Daddy. Life moves forward, and I have a good life, my good furs. I'm not afraid, for I've met angels, and know that when the time comes for me to leap up and outward, there will be those others who have gone before to catch me if my wings aren't yet there. Of course Mommy will miss me, and Daddy. And I them. But we each have our mission.

I am not in pain or uncomfortable. It's my lack of gaining weight despite my eating that is a constant worry.

Mommy's aunt met her a couple weeks in the vets office-I was in the back getting my shot. She told Mommy that she remembered me at least 2 years before Mommy got me. And Daddy and Mommy have known each other 15 years, and I remember when they got to know each other...and if I was a couple years old  then....well, that makes me about 17 or 18, just like my pal Gumpy.

Please everyone, if you could let Mommy know that she will be ok...and so, my dear furs and friends, will I.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Belated birthday diary...and thank you for your gifts and good wishes!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/792445</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Aug 2012 08:25:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Furs,

I am feeling ok! Since I have had my fluids upped, I appear to be feeling much better. I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Furs,

I am feeling ok! Since I have had my fluids upped, I appear to be feeling much better. I am still a skinny minnie, but haven't thrown up much at all! I get my B12 shot this week. Mom and Dad and the vets have been playing phone tag about my test results, but so far I am doing well.

Yesterday wasn't my 'real' birthday...mommy doesn't know when that is. The birthday date was picked because it was an estimate by our first vet of when I might have been born. So we have them to thank for it. But everyone knows that our time runs different that humans, so maybe we could claim several birthdays a year?

Purrs to all,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Vet visit today with Nice New Sunday Vet</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/791983</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2012 10:40:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
As you know, Mom and Dad have been worried about me. I have been losing weight, despit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
As you know, Mom and Dad have been worried about me. I have been losing weight, despite eating, though at times I'm fussy.
Well, they made an appointment for me today, as mom was concerned that I did not look too well.
Well, the nice vet that saw Natalie this week saw me. She made a fuss over me, as vets always do, though I, as Gumpy would say 'gave her lip'. She laughed and said to Daddy that so long as I had spirit I was a fighter, and that was good. She told Daddy I was dehydrated and to increase my fluids to 100mg a day. She gave them to me today, though i had some at 2am when Daddy came home.
Then she told Mommy that she wanted to run bloods, because she wanted to see how my kidneys were doing and what changes there were. Mommy said yes, though she asked what could be done if they were worse and the vet looked sad and shook her head. 'You're doing all you can do.' she said. She told Mommy that Mommy and Daddy were goood pawrents, and that as we kitties get 'up there' some of us have 'stuff' that is treated with preventative care, and Mommy was doing that. She said that KD was good for me, but few cats 'like that stuff' and she wasn't as concenred with me eating that sort of food as with me eating.
   I got my nails cut too. I have 'old ladycat nails' that grow into little curved things and make it hard for mom to cut them properly, so she did. They also took pee. I don't know why-they like blood and pee there I guess.
   I'm now resting by the window-my favorite spot. I had a treat of some fussiecat tuna and prawns in aspci and now am laying down. It's good to be home.

love to all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy is worried....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/791243</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Aug 2012 09:02:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi furs,
Mom's worried. 
Yesterday she washed off my paws because I had gotten them dirty in the b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi furs,
Mom's worried. 
Yesterday she washed off my paws because I had gotten them dirty in the box. Today this morning the same. She looked at my ears...and they were dirty. She cleaned them, and will clean them again later.

For whatever reason, despite my B12, and eating, I am not looking so good the past couple days. It could be the weather-when it's humid and damp, I seem more stiff and sore. But she picked me up and I am so lite, despte the B12 and eating.

Daddy's going to call the vet today, I may get checked up again this weekend...becuase mommy worries, and I am her baby.

Mommy said to daddy it doesn't look as though I am grooming. She brushes me, and washes my face, and I seem to enjoy it. i love my family.

Mom feels sad. She wishes she could wave a wand and make me feel healthy and strong.

Do any of you, who are 'old furts' and are 'up there' have these issues?

Mom's afraid that the bridge is ahead, and doesn't want me to cross...

daddy says to mommy 'you can't think that way'. 

Mommy and I have been together since somewhere in the 90s...she has forgotten when....

Mommy gets sad when she brushes me, but my coat looks greasy and clumpy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Well thats what happens, Mommy, when I can't get in the bathroom to MY BOX!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/789953</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:22:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>There was a commontion very early this morning.
I went to use the box in the bathroom at 4am and th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ There was a commontion very early this morning.
I went to use the box in the bathroom at 4am and the door was closed. There was a sound that was scary coming from in there.

Well, I couldn't get in, and the box in the hall was dirty. 


I had no choice but to show my displeasure by leaving my poopies on the small blanket on the loveseat.

Mommy came in and saw the blankie was neatly folded over. She unfolded it and went 'uh on'. 

She then took away the blanket and poopie and went to the bathroom and found the door closed! She said 'well, that explains it!' she went in and there in the middle of the floor in her carrier was NATALIE!

She was howling in a scary and very loud way.

Mommy grabbed the carrier and took it in the bedroom and opened it on the bed. She asked Daddy why Natalie was in there. he told her that becuase he couldn't feed her she had started to yell at him and poke him in the face and then stood on his head and was smacking his ear. He had to get up and take her to the vet at 8am, and it was only 4 and he wasn't getting any sleep, so he put her in the carrier in the bathroom. (she has a blankie in the carrier to sleep in-but she peed on it, so that was that).

She told Daddy that I couldn't get to my box and left a little something for him on the lovesseat. But she didn't give it to him-she put it in the trash.

The problem is that people don't understand we need to poop in our boxes-and Natalie was in there! What was I to do?

how uncivilized.
purrs,
Bella

Moms note: Natalie has the vet's today to have her anal glands washed out. She wasn't to eat or drink after midnight, and was very insistant she be fed. My husband wasn't getting any sleep-and thinking she would settle down in her carrier, put her in the batrhoom in the carrier.

She was a bit better this morning once I let her out but we felt so bad when she could smell the other cats being fed but she couldn't eat.

Poor baby!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I have gained a half a pound!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/789749</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 21 Jul 2012 16:16:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, went for my B12 shot today, and got weighed! I am doing well! I gained a half a pound! I am no ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, went for my B12 shot today, and got weighed! I am doing well! I gained a half a pound! I am now 6 1/2 lbs! This is good, considering I had lost so much weight!

Auntie Lisa, you are the BEST! Thank you for making sure I got the B12 shots!!!!!

They are working!!!!

I am also off of all chicken cat food and haven't thrown up all week!

Yay!!!1]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Big Vet Vet visit! I have gained 1/2 a pound and yay-right now she says no endoscopy!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/787878</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Jul 2012 15:43:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/787878</guid>
		<description>She was there! She was there! She got our messages!
I got my B12 shot. Ms. Lisa, if you are here, s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She was there! She was there! She got our messages!
I got my B12 shot. Ms. Lisa, if you are here, she says she read you site and she said that right now she is giving me as much B12 as my system can stand. She said that she is giving me the most she can, and that I am putting on weight is good. 

She said she does not now recommend the endoscopy, and said to Mommy and Daddy: 'She is eating, she is drinking, peeing', pooping. She throws up sometimes, but it's under control with the fluids, periactin, cerenia, azodyl. She feels there are other 'options' including perhaps a needle biopsy (gasp) if it comes to that, but she doesnt' feel that this procedure would right now be recommended for me. She said that all things considered, I look good. She said that I have 'senior cat syndrome' and just am probably older than thought. She said that I'm tough, though, and so long as I have more good days than bad, she'll have an eye kept on me, and 'lets not push things on her right now-IBD and this type of lymposarcoma are very close-the difference of some cells is all. She said thats why it's important I eat, and if I don't like the low residue food, then I shouldn't eat it. She said that the fancy feast beef if I tolerate it is fine, and I may very possibly have developed a sensitivity to poultry...many older cats do not tolerate polultry well at all.

So that is the story. I am not having to have anything scary done. 

I came home, relaxed, had something to eat and am resting.

Thank you all so much for purring for me! Thank you my Angels for looking after me.

purrs with gratitude,
Thanks.
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>B12 shot tomorrow and Natalie is coming too.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/787748</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Jul 2012 18:48:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/787748</guid>
		<description>She's getting checked out because of her odd behavior, which is troubling Mom and Dad. They aren't g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She's getting checked out because of her odd behavior, which is troubling Mom and Dad. They aren't getting much sleep.

I've been much better this week, I only threw up once, but they do need to get me more Cerenia. 

I've been spending alot of time sunning myself...or 'cooking myself as Daddy says. He doesn't know how I can lay in the sun the way I do, but it feels so good on my body.

Who else out there enjoys sunning? I think it's something we 'Olde Furts' enjoy.

Lots of love and purrs,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a diary pick and thanks to you all, appear to be feeling a bit better this morning!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/786805</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Jul 2012 06:22:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/786805</guid>
		<description>I want to say thank you!
last night I threw up again. Mommy wiped my face with a cloth, then let me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I want to say thank you!
last night I threw up again. Mommy wiped my face with a cloth, then let me rest. She had given me an appitite booster though that afternoon.
Well, it kicked in around Midnight, and when she went to check on me, I was hungry! She gave me a teaspoon of babyfood....beef. I ate it, then laid down. And I kept it down.
   When Daddy got home at 2:30am, I was hungry. He fed me half a can of elegant melodies (the kind they were trying to get me off of), but he figrued that if I was hungry and would eat it and maybe keep it down, it was good...and I was hungry!)
   Well, I ate it and kept it down! What Daddy didn't know was that Angel Buddie came with heavenly healing ice cream before he came and made me well! He told me stories and I felt so much better!
    Tomorrow Daddy will call Dr. P and ask her opinion on the endoscopy. Mommy will feel better with it if she knows what Dr. P, my doctor, suggests.

Thank you all for your wonderful purrs and power of the paw....it works!!!! :)

Just now, I am streched out resting! Have a good morning everyone! and thank you again...
with love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>not too well...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/786747</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Jun 2012 17:53:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I went to the Vet today. Mommy and Daddy have 2 choices. Pred, which vet said is not good for my CKD ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to the Vet today. Mommy and Daddy have 2 choices. Pred, which vet said is not good for my CKD, or to do a endoscopy, which would mean putting me under and going down into my tummy and intestines and seeing whats going on and taking a little sample.
Then either chemo if it's cancer, or chemo and/or pred. 

But tonight I am not feeling well. I don't want the wellness I was put on and at first liked. I don't want the low residue food. I threw up today early in the morning and I am acting queasy again, despite cerenia this morning, and pepcid this evening. I don't want to eat, not even the fish flavors I used to like.

I did get my fluids, and my azodyl. I am not acting happy at all.

Mommy is very worried. I may be heading back to the vet tomorrow...mommy is going to get some of the other food I liked and if I eat it, ok. If I don't, then she is going to bring me in, because I lost the half a pound I had gained.

Mommy is confused and upset. She said she doesn't like little vet, because she makes all choices look bad.

Mommy said that she loves me so much, and I know she does. I am also limping today, and she pulled out litter from between my toes and trimmed my nails, and still limping.

Mom is really frustrated and worried...and daddy just went to work.

Would it be alright for me to ask for Purrs?

Would my angels look in on me?

thank you so much,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet  visit today-not feeling too well</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/786689</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 30 Jun 2012 07:59:02 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I haven't been well these last two days. I have thrown up twice. I get my b12 shot today.

Mommy w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I haven't been well these last two days. I have thrown up twice. I get my b12 shot today.

Mommy wants to discuss putting me on pred. But wants to speak with the vet first.

Mommy is worried. I am laying in the sun, enjoying it.

We, you know, live in the moment.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My ultrasound is back...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/785929</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 24 Jun 2012 14:47:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dr. M called mommy yesterday. Results from ultrasound are in. I have minimal change to kidneys, whic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dr. M called mommy yesterday. Results from ultrasound are in. I have minimal change to kidneys, which is good. My pancreas did not look bad. My intestines have moderate thickening and I have an enlarged lymph node near the intestines.

Dr. M told Mom that the doctor-who is an expert at ultrasound said it could indicate:
1) Either IBD-except I do not have diahrhea.
2)That it could be cancer.

The only way to determine it is with an endoscophy. They wanted to do a biopsy when I was having ultrasound-they can do that somehow, but the way the lynph node is positioned it wouldn't be possible.

Mommy asked for them to find out how much an endoscopy would cost. She also wants to talk with Dr. P.

There are treatments open to me. Predisone is one. If it's cancer it can be both pred and perhaps chemo.

Both have side effects, but Dr. M said that Pred seems to be beneficial to  
cats with both IBD and Cancer. 

the Concern is my age. Chemo, if it is cancer, worries mom with me, because of my digestive issues. 

Mom is concerned. 

Mom feels better when she talks with Dr. P. Dr. P has been my vet for years, and she Tells Mommy. Mommy likes having choices, but wants my Doctor to let her know what she thinks is best.

Mommy is trying to be matter of fact. She loves me. I don't seem to be suffering, but it's so hard to tell with us cats. I'm always hungry...the good news....I put on half a pound from my last visit!

They will continue with the B12 shots! They appear to do me good!

Auntie Lisa, and Angel Alex, could you please let Mommy know your opinions? As well as anyone else who has faced similar? 

Mommy is scared. She was watching me eat before...Tech Glen said that if good agrees with me, it's better I eat than not, though now low residue food is being suggested? 

I have taken to fancy feast elegant melodies....I went off the beef. I do eat some merricks, but my appitite can be finicky...as with most of us.

Please purr Furrs! Thank you!

PS: Mommy has to have a human girl cat test called a mammogram and sonogram because her vet thinks she has a cyst...so she has to schedule that. I suggested to her maybe my vet could do it, but mommy says they only treat kitties, puppies, piggies and birdies.

purrs to all,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the blood results are back, and I go for an ultrasound tomorrow</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/785563</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 20:10:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone
Well, my bloods are back. It does not show I'm hyperthyroid, but that doesn't mean I'm  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone
Well, my bloods are back. It does not show I'm hyperthyroid, but that doesn't mean I'm not. Dr. M feels that whatever else is going on with me could be masking the hyperthyroidism.

I know Mommy is worried about me, but I also know that I am a strong kitty who lives in the moment. I am not too worried, really. I ate well tonight and enjoyed some plain lightly cooked steak as a snack-just a few little pieces along with my food.

I've had ultrasounds before, and do not enjoy them. I can't eat after midnight, so mom will be taking up the dry food and all the food so I don't get at it.

Mommy has to go to the human doctor the same time I am at the vet-she has a pain in the same place I had my surgery and she is a bit worried. As I said, s he's a worrier. So she has to go by train and then get picked up by her sister's husband who will take her to the doctor. I think by the time she gets done I'll be home too with mommy and daddy.

I better get a few bites of food in before Mommy takes it up!

love to all,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>partial vet test results</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/785009</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:42:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
I'm feeling quite well, eating and drinking and relaxing in the sun. The vet called my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
I'm feeling quite well, eating and drinking and relaxing in the sun. The vet called my mom yesterday, and my partial labwork is back. It appears that I might be hyper thyroid, as suspected.  However, the additional information is that I am anemic, and the vet said this could be from my body not producing enough red blood cells because my thyroid isn't telling them too. Also, one of my kidney results is not great.
The vet wants to do an abdominal ultrasound. They are concerned that my lymph nodes felt enlarged and are wondering if there is something going on with that, there is indication of problems with the pancreas, which we know about-that goes hand in hand with what I have been dealing with for about 2 years now.
This is not our regular vet, she was a very sweet vet who was so kind to Mommy when she read her the results. She was so gentle and told Mommy she had a 20 year old cat who had passed to the Bridge recently, and she had her since she was about 6, so she told Mommy that she understands her worry.
    Our kind and wonderful Aunt Jenny, who is Ingen's mom told our Mom to take heart-because I am of course, a tough old bird (sorry Tabbies, I always thought I was a cat, but thats what she said!)

I am resilliant, and I am not giving up or in, and am not afraid, so am going to continue to just be me. When I came back from the vets office with Ruffy the other day I came out of the carrier hungry and Daddy was laughing because as he told Mommy 'she nearly ran Smokie off his food' because Mommy always puts my food out for me last because it's 'special' food. So I was going to just eat Smokies.

The B12 shot seemed to do me quite some good, and I am getting fluids, azodyl, pepcid. 

I am a skinny minny, but I can climb the sofa back in 2 seconds flat to get to my water or dry food, which I don't much care for. 

Mommy is still worried, though, cause that is what mommies do.

Purrs? Would you be so kind? It will make mommy feel better-she-we believe in the Power of the Paw~]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet Visit today and what Little Vet said</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/784739</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 16 Jun 2012 17:42:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I went to the vet today. While I was there, sitting on the table, not liking it, I felt uncomfortabl ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I went to the vet today. While I was there, sitting on the table, not liking it, I felt uncomfortable. Unfortunately, little vet at that time, was right near my back end.

I had some very bad kitty gas. 

Daddy put it this way to Mommy 'It was about likely to knock little Dr. M right on the floor."

Well, she shouldn't have been bothering me, right?

Well, they took alot of blood. She said my thyroid felt englarged, and I have all the symptoms of being hyper thyroid, the forever being hungry, and my eating alot but losing weight.

I lost a pound, and I'm very skinny.

She is concerned as she said some of my lymph nodes feel enlarged. As I had surgery and it was positive for breast cancer, she's concerned.

She said that my toxic smelling poop could be also from not getting enough vitamins and cats who have CKD can have issues with their tummies and intestines.

The bloods should be back Monday.

Purrs please? Mom is as always, worried.

I got a B12 shot and am eating well, and don't seem to be feeling badly at all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Skinny Minny-Mom's worried as I'm soooo thin and I'm eating</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/784253</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:22:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy made an appointment for the vet for me to get seen with Ruffy on Saturday. She's very worried, ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy made an appointment for the vet for me to get seen with Ruffy on Saturday. She's very worried, because I have lost so much weight-Mommy can feel my spine and ribs. I eat alot, so it's not that. I get my fluids, my azodyl, I lay in the sun, I can even climb up the back of the couch and go to my water dish if someone's in my way. I don't appear like I'm ready to call Angel Alex and run off with her...but Mommy is scared.

Mommy feels she is so afraid of losing me-I'm her kitty girl. I told mommy even when I leave my body behind and run off to play with Angel Alex, I will never leave her, but you know humans.

Can anyone send some purrs to Mommy and let her know about your experiences with your elder cats who were skinny like me?

I don't seem unhappy at all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Back out in My Space!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/774670</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:14:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone had a good Easter!
Well, I have been a very happy girl! My daddy has  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi Everyone!
I hope everyone had a good Easter!
Well, I have been a very happy girl! My daddy has been home all last week and this week he's still home! It's nice to have Daddy make much of me!

This morning I was very happy and active! I have been laying out in the sun on the end table, and even climbed the kitty steps to the window to look out our other window. Then I ate breakfast, nearly a full can of fancy feast. Mommy took away my dry food becuase I had vomited it last night. She's going to give me a little later. She thinks it may not be good for me-maybe it's too much, even though it is dry KD.

I am putting all my fur sibs in their place. Last night Ruffy tried to lay down on me! Mommy said it wasn't his fault, he just saw a soft blanket and sensed warmth-she had covered me over. She said 'No Ruffy!' and he went back to the back of the couch.

Imagine! His big orange self wanting to sleep on me cause I was under my pink blankie!

Mommy is worried about me being so skinny...she had to clip alot of the fun that was matted from me and I am nekkid underneath where they shaved me! Mommy said she's going to look for a little sweater or something, but I am not really cold much. 

Well, us Turkish Angoras are tough kitties!!!! 

Happy Spring All!

Thank you for  purring and thinking of me,

Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Resting in the sun and naps are good things!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/774296</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 8 Apr 2012 10:11:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone!
I am holding my own. I am eating ok, still skinny, but I do eat, and I am resting in t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone!
I am holding my own. I am eating ok, still skinny, but I do eat, and I am resting in the wonderful sun! I am going to enjoy just lazing today! Mommy has my blanket here on the loveseat and I am enjoying the open window breeze and sunshine.
    I want to wish everyone a very happy Easter!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Beginning to feel myself again.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/773618</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Apr 2012 13:17:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
Last night Mommy and Daddy bought me out front to the loveseat, and mommy put my blank ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
Last night Mommy and Daddy bought me out front to the loveseat, and mommy put my blankie down. I laid down on it and went right to sleep. I was still warm and purring when they lifted me up to go to the cage. I was cranky and didn't want to, but Mommy is still concerned. Daddy thinks that tonight I will stay out front because I am comfortable there. Mommy is not so sure.
   As for me, I am eating well, pooping well, peeing when I need to and I haven't thrown up in a few days. Mommy does give me some appitite stimulant and it seems to do very well. 
   I'm doing just fine, and am glad the sun is out shining on me as I stretch out here.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spending time in the front room</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/773434</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 3 Apr 2012 07:15:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
Well, my eyes look a bit funny. Mommy is worried, but Daddy isn't. Daddy reminded Mom  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
Well, my eyes look a bit funny. Mommy is worried, but Daddy isn't. Daddy reminded Mom that if her allergies are bothering her, mine are probably bothering me. They are keeping a careful eye on me, though.
    I am still in the cage, but not all the time. I have been spending some of my evening time out on my old spot in the living room. Mommy is anxious because I have been walking around alot. Daddy told her I'm re-familarizing myself with the space I know, and doing alot of rubbing my face against things to mark them as mine.
   I've also growled and yowled at Ruffy when he jumped up on the couch back and I was there.
   Mommy told Daddy (who is off this week-Mommy is a bit annoyed at that-it's withough pay-they are 'rennovating' the restaurant daddy works at-he's also job hunting because Mommy is 'fed up' with all this restaurant junk'!)...anyway, she told Daddy that I can be out if he's in the front room, but til I am a bit further away from my surgery, I should be in the cage. She is just worried with CK's antics and that Smokie can have a 'funny side'. I don't think it's funny-he's weird.
    But Daddy agreed. He told Mommy that when he goes to an interview today he will make sure I'm safe and sound in the cage. The cage is not bad. When Mommy takes me out and puts me on the floor in the bedroom, I walk around a bit but then jump back up onto the radiator, and then back into the cage. Why? Because I can! Because it's warm in there with my heating pads, and it sits in front of a window, so I can watch the birds and squirrels just fine there. I have a Penthouse Suite with a view!

    I want to say hi and I'm so grateful for all the purrs recieved. Thank you all for looking out for me.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the ups and downs of a cat of an Elderwise Angora</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/773163</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Apr 2012 13:07:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, 
thank you all!
I am feeling better and had some supper.
Shortly after I posted I threw up. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, 
thank you all!
I am feeling better and had some supper.
Shortly after I posted I threw up...a big throw up. Then, right after, I felt better. I got Cerenia again tonight. I got Natural Balance because it's 'mild' and it's the venison and green pea. 

i'm taking a nap again. Mommy has the cage open. I could come out and sit on the window sill if I wanted, but I am still in the cage. Mommy has been taking me out in the morning and evening. She has not yet let me go out in the front room with the 'boys' because I still have my healing ouchie and she feels the boys might be a bit much for me. This room is warmer and she thinks me having my own own 'penthouse suite is not a bad thing.

Thank you all for your purrs.

Mommy has not been able to get to Catster at work this week because there are problems with their puter system and it's frustrating to her-we have work for her, but she must fit us in as able.

purrs....
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>purrs needed this morning-I am feeling sick to my stomach</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/773079</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 1 Apr 2012 05:32:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/773079</guid>
		<description>Mommy is worried because yesterday I started to be finicky again. Knowing I like fish, she got me so ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy is worried because yesterday I started to be finicky again. Knowing I like fish, she got me some tuna blue buffalo...and it does not agree withme. Mommy thinks I want to throw up but have not done so. She's given me some cerenia, and I got my fluids, and apparently needed them, as my body sucked them right up.

I'm resting in my cage. I came out this morning, and scratched on the post that is the cranky Natalie cats. But I am feeling not as well as I have been. 

Mommy still has me in the cage for the next few days....with 'downtime' outside of the cage just so those boys won't trouble me.

I'm still bunking in the bedroom with Natalie

love and purrs and many thanks to you all.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Enjoying the steam heat and feeling strong</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/772343</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:54:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everone,
this morning I am lazing in the cage-cocoon. I am lazy and sleepy this morning, the hea ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everone,
this morning I am lazing in the cage-cocoon. I am lazy and sleepy this morning, the heat is hissing and it's so lovely and warm in here. 

Last night I was allowed out again. Mommy had called the vet earlier, because she wanted to give an update. They told her that I could walk a bit, but not jump. So mommy asked Daddy to watch me, and guess what I did? I tried to jump! Daddy took me up on his lap and I was cranky cause the way he held me made my boo boo's sore. Mommy lifts me under my rump and around the front of my chest so as not to put pressure on my ouchies. She was annoyed with daddy about that he didn't stop me from jumping, but I don't see how he could have done so-I'm feeling alot better. Daddy is going to take me for my recheck this week. I'm really not feeling ill at all.
   that said, I was not allowed out this morning. Mommy said that daddy has to take me for a recheck before I am up to any more would be gymnastics!
    So, I'll just laze here an enjoy being waited on....as is the due of all of us kitty girls! 

love to you all, and thank you so much for your purrs,

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Out of the cage for the first time</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/772231</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:22:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/772231</guid>
		<description>Yesterday Mommy gently lifted me up by placing her hands under my chest and backside and lifted me t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday Mommy gently lifted me up by placing her hands under my chest and backside and lifted me to the floor! Wow! I was out of the cage-cocoon! And I could walk around!
Mommy left me out to walk around for awhile. I could smell that other cat, Natalie, but she didnt' bother me-she was on the bed, and I was on the floor. At first, I was a little shakey, but then I got my land legs back and was fine.
   Mommy put me back after 10 mintues, and later on in the evening I was out for another 10 mintues. I was feeling much better, walking around and marking with my face against t ihngs, and I scratched on the scratching post.
   This morning I did not get to come out because Mommy woke up late and was not feeling very well and she said later on I can. She was concenred last night that I was wanting to jump up to things, which I can't do yet, and she said Natalie and I might not like each other yet face to face and I am not strong enough to not be hurt by Nat, who has a fierce temper like me!
   Mommy said that I look so skinny in my sweater, and she doesn't like that I have mats in my coat now! She brushed me as best she could under the sweater, but will have to wait for it to come off before she can do much more.
   I am eating well, very well, in fact. The heat is on it the room in the morning, and my cage-cocoon is all covered in blankets and I'm comfortable.

Thank you all for taking such good care of me and sending me purrs.

love to you all,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>It was nasty...but it's gone</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/771677</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 19:40:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone....
I had to go to the vet today for a recheck. I still have my shirt on. I am healing  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone....
I had to go to the vet today for a recheck. I still have my shirt on. I am healing well.
The biopsies are back.
It was cancer.
They believe they got it all.
I must heal more before we do any more testing, but right now Dr. H is not thinking chemo til I'm more healed. She does accupuncture and she and daddy talked about that.

Mommy is relieved and worried at the same time.

I, however, am resting well. Dr. H said I don't need any more pain meds. I am eating, pooping, and peeing on schedule and appear to be feeling much better.

Mommy has asked if my angels could watch over me special?

I love you all-thank you for being there for us.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today this morning I looked bright eyed and meowed for breakfast!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/771417</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:28:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/771417</guid>
		<description>Oh! Mommy fed me and I am happy! I am now laying down again. This silly shirt makes me itch and I ca ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh! Mommy fed me and I am happy! I am now laying down again. This silly shirt makes me itch and I can't groom! 

Last night mommy put down fresh bedding for me, and I had cleaned my box because i  pooped. Well, daddy came in and cleaned again and had to change everything because I pooped and made a mess! Well, the silly litter box is small and it's hard to move with my ouchie! So he had to clean!
   Daddy is going to have tomorrow off being he's working weekends for now, and so he will take me to the vet tomorrow for my recheck to make sure i'm doing well. 
    I have only 2 more pain meds left. I was purring this morning and mommy gave me some more pain meds because it was damp here and because she wasn't sure if I was purring from pain or contentment.
   CK came in last night and tried to steal my River Dancing toy...I have 2 in here with me. I hissed! He ran out into the other room.
    Mommy just heated my little heating pad and put it under the bedding in case  I should want it. My ears have been a little cool to her touch, but vet feels this is normal because I'm an 'elderwise' cat and we don't retain body heat as much, and with the pain meds and my not moving around to much, I may be cooler than usual! Well, of course I'm cool!

     Thank you everyone for being so kind and considerate and thinking of me!


love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Feeling just a bit better!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/771161</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:02:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/771161</guid>
		<description>Today I made mommy smile! I was sitting up in the cage, meowing for my breakfast. Mommy says I have  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today I made mommy smile! I was sitting up in the cage, meowing for my breakfast. Mommy says I have been less grumpy and more talky than even when I am out on the couch! Daddy got me breakfast, then changed my sheets for me! I had gotten some of the material in the water bowl!

Mommy said that I look a bit better today. I'm still sleeping alot, but this morning I nosed Mommy's hand out of the way of my water dish when I wanted it. 

My recovery is not all bad. I am in a 'penthouse' suite up off the floor, near a window where if I desire I can watch squirrels run along the telephone poles and see birds. I don't mind it too much. Mommy said that maybe with Natalie and I getting used to each others smells, maybe, just maybe we could learn to share this room?

I had a nice healthy poop this morning. I waited for Mommy to clean my litter box which had pee in it, and when she went to do that I left a nice little healthy poop for her on the sheet! She had to change my bedding again!

She has not yet tried to pick me up, she moves me gently out of her way when she changes things, because she is nervous of hurting my ouchies, which don't ouch as badly...mommy makes sure my meds get taken!

Mommy left me with some food this morning when she left. I spend alot of time sleeping all wrapped up nice in warm in one of mommy's old pajama shirts or pants that are flannel. I like that. And the sun comes in the window here. It's not too badly at all.

I see the vet for a recheck somewhere after next Friday to make sure I'm doing well. So far I don't feel too badly, except this shirt is annoying and I can't groom myself properly where I am covered.

Well, time for another nap! Daddy or Mommy will be home soon and I'll get supper.

I wanted to say that I am also purring for Boo Boo. If there is a cloud on my horizon, it is that this has happened to our of our dear furiends!

sigh,

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Post Surgery Update-I am home, resting, and why am I in a cage?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/770971</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:06:57 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh everyone-I am home! I hated being at the vets! I hissed and growled and now I am home again, feel ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh everyone-I am home! I hated being at the vets! I hissed and growled and now I am home again, feeling very sore and sleepy and I have a funny overall on! I don't like it! Mommy once in awhile gives me some medicine to make the ouchies go away. And they do, for a bit.
Mommy is watching over me really well. I'm sleeping in a CAGE! I don't really mind right now, I am waited on hand and foot and loved on whenver mommy see's I need something. I know she's tired, but she's looking after me. She's worried because I've peed but not pooped. Mommy, I don't have to go yet!

I'm going back to sleep now! 

Thank you for all your purrs! I could see my Guardian Angel Miss Mittens holding my paw the whole time and I can feel Angel Alex and Miss Hazel Lucy and all the wonderful kind angels by me. I know Natasha was purring in my ear telling me I was fine!

I'm gong to sleep now...

soooo tired!

love Bella


Update from Mommy:

Bella is eating and drinking. She did throw up this morning and I gave her a bit of Cernia. I hadn't given her pepcid because she had not been throwing up...my bad. 

As I type this for her, she's sleeping with my flannel jammies around her. She's in a cage in the bedroom. She wakes up to eat and to use the box. she's not purring just now...which I take for pain, so I am holding off on giving her next pain med for another hour...

My heart is right there on the pillow next to her...

Thank you all for your love and purrs and Power of the Paw.

Bella's Mom,
Deb]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Bella is out of Surgery and in recovery-I posted the pic they sent me on her page.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/770691</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:34:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
Bella's mom here,
Well, she's out of surgery. At hubby's request, they sent a picture ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
Bella's mom here,
Well, she's out of surgery. At hubby's request, they sent a picture. We can pick her up tonight. The up side is that she doesn't look too bad. The down side is when they shaved her they found more 'bumps' and I'm not sure if she took they out. The called to let us know it would be an extra $500.00. (gulp!).
I am going to put it on my credit card. What else can I do? She's my baby.
They said she did fine. 
They did biopsies.
I'll get more info when we pick her up.
I'll keep everyone posted. 

Thank you all for your prayers and purrs. Bella is my baby. I am tearing up as I think of all the kitty angels and human angels who have been looking after us.

:)
love
Deb and my Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Holding steady and no surgery yet-I am still sneezing</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/769129</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 07:44:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
Nothing too amazzing with me. I haven't had the surgery yet-I was still sniffling this ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
Nothing too amazzing with me. I haven't had the surgery yet-I was still sniffling this past week. Today and yesterday it seemed to have diminished. Mom's wondering if it's dust or allergies.
   I only threw up once this week. Mommy had given me, as a 'treat' some shredeed purina beef dinner. I always liked this in the past, and I ate all of it. But mom came home and found out I had upchucked it! I was very hungry though and 'mrowing' at her with my lovely little 'mrow' voice that only I have, and asking her for dinner! So she fed me and I was ok.
   Daddy thinks Mommy worries way too much! He thinks that mommy obsesses over me. She's always asking Daddy 'how is Bella? Did she eat? how much did she eat? Did she throw up? Did you notice if she went to the box? Was there anything in the box? Is she uncomfortable, do you think? Do I need to give her a cosaquin?' Daddy says that she worries about me all the time.

   I am not doing too badly. I do eat and walk around and even rub against my scratching post. I enjoy that and the sun on me, and sitting by the window. I'm stiff someimes, and uncomfortable at other times, and howl at Smokie and Ruffy sometimes...but then, they should mind their elders!

Don't you Elderwise kitties agree?

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Daddy is a bit better, thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/768204</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012 12:27:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/768204</guid>
		<description>The doctor is referring him to a neurologist-same one mommy goes to. He said he believes that Daddy  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ The doctor is referring him to a neurologist-same one mommy goes to. He said he believes that Daddy has a pinched nerve in his shoulder.
Daddy sat with me for a bit when I ate my dinner. He then went into the bedroom and went to sleep wiht CK and Natalie. He feels better today-his neck is still hurting, but the migrane is gone.

Thank you everyone for the purrs.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Purrs for my Daddy-he's not feeling well and is going to the doctor</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/767998</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 08:52:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/767998</guid>
		<description>He called mommy from work. He isn't feeling well and is going to the doctor. He told Mommy he had a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ He called mommy from work. He isn't feeling well and is going to the doctor. He told Mommy he had a migrane. 
I hope he comes home so I can snuggle with him and make him feel better.
Migranes are not good...when Mommy gets them she does not want to do much.
I'm purring for my Daddy.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sniffles</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/767842</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:08:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/767842</guid>
		<description>Well guys,
Mommy talked with Big Vet who said that the surgery is recommended. Mommy agrees, except ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well guys,
Mommy talked with Big Vet who said that the surgery is recommended. Mommy agrees, except that I have had the sniffles since I was at Big Vets. She said it had to clear up before she did surgery.
There is no discharge, just sniffles and sneezes. 
It's been a week.
Mommy is going to probably do lysine to try and help me get rid of it.
Mommy said that Big Vet recommends taking off the small bumps, but they actually did look better this time...but they are there...and she thinks it's best they come off.

So...mommy called to find out what to do...and left a message.

I've been eating fairly well with the help of an appitite booster. And Mommy thinks that the KD might possibly make me throw up sometimes....and they gave her cerenia for me...but mommy gives a fraction of what is suggested becuase she believes they mis-prescribed it. I am very sleepy the day after I get it. And that worries Mommy.

I have a heating pad here to lay on if I want it, but for now, the sun is out slightly...and I'm drowsing in the sun by the window.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The most Handsome Guy Cat on Earth is My Valentine!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/764942</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:17:01 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/764942</guid>
		<description>Hi everyone,

Well, now I can take a deep breath, and know that I'm not alone! I have a Valentine! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,

Well, now I can take a deep breath, and know that I'm not alone! I have a Valentine! It's GUMP! He's so handsome! I am so honored to be his Valentine! I didn't know what he'd say-I mean, he's like every GQCat rolled into one! He's such a handsome fellow, and he's amazing! Just take a look...

Sigh...

Thank you Gump, for doing me this honor!

I can face anything with you as a Valentine!

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's talk with Big Vet</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/764402</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 9 Feb 2012 07:39:03 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/764402</guid>
		<description>Well, mommy was at the vet with Ruffy last night and she asked her about me. Big Vet told mommy I ha ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, mommy was at the vet with Ruffy last night and she asked her about me. Big Vet told mommy I have CYSTS. She said that of itself is probably not comfortable for me, but might not worry her so much if it wasn't that she feels there 'could be something else' possibly going on. She said she thought she detected something 'hard' and this is a concern to her. 
    Mommy told her she is worried about me with surgery. She reminded Dr.P that I didn't do so well with the dental I had 2 years ago, and I'm now 2 years older.
    Dr. P told Mommy she is going to review my chart from that. She said that she believes she could 'get this procedure done really quick in under an hour'. Mommy told Dr. P. she's worried with all my health issues how I'd rebound from surgery. Dr. P said she understood, and would see what they could do to make it as quick and easy on my as possible, but she, in this case, does recommend 'doing something' because she's concerned that there is 'sometihng more' going on-she and mommy talked about how Mommy loves me, and how 'this might be the difference between living from 15-16 or living from 15-18 or 19. She said she's going to review all my results, and then do a treatment plan, which would also give an idea of the cost. Mommy is sighing, but she said to Daddy that I am the world to her, and 'gosh, she's my life, my Kitty Girl' and Daddy agreed. 
    Mommy is worried about me undergoing surgery, though. She said that she does feel between a rock and a hard place, but wants to do whats best for me, whatever that may be.
    Mommy is open to suggestions from any other Mommies and Daddies who have been through this with 'Senior' cats. Mommy is also open to 'holistic' things others might have used.

   I was a good girl this morning and ate alot of my breakfast, but Mommy is worried because I did have very very soft stool.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you Annoymous!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/763897</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:28:37 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It was so nice to recieve my little valentine presant! Wow!
It makes me feel a bit better! It's so  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was so nice to recieve my little valentine presant! Wow!
It makes me feel a bit better! It's so pretty!
Mommy just gave me my azodyl, but I had already thrown up a bit of my food. Daddy forgot to give me my pepcid this morning, he was up so early and by the time he did i had already eaten. Mommy thinks thats what did it. She gave me my azodyl becaues not only does it help my kidneys, but it also has 'good bacteria' and seems to settle my tummy.
I'm going to have another snack in a moment.

Thank you everyone for caring about me. I know mommy is worried, but I see it this way...the sun is out today and I will be able to lay in a patch of it hopefully...and it's so healing, don't you think?

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>They want to remove my nipple!!! I have something that starts with ST but Daddy can't remember what it is!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/763607</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:14:22 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/763607</guid>
		<description>Not the worst of news, but not the best my friendS!
My swollen Nipple is not an infection. It's a c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Not the worst of news, but not the best my friendS!
My swollen Nipple is not an infection. It's a collection of fluid and now it's happening with my other nipple. Daddy can't remember what the name is, and Mommy wants to know. It begins with ST.
   Big Vet says it is not cancer. She took some fluid out today. I got a B12 shot. I didn't like when the fluid came out.
   Big Vet thinks the nipples should come off. She said this is not unknown with older kitty girls, even when spayed.
    Mommy is concerned, not just that the surgery will be expensive, but because of my age and putting me under with anesthesia. Mommy wants to speak with the vet herself. She's confused and nervous. 
    Today they took out fluid, and they will do it in two weeks, too. Our tech Rachel told Daddy human older people get this too.

Mommy's concerned it bothers me. She knelt down and hugged me tonight and told me I am 'Mommas Kitty Girl' and she will speak with the vet on Monday.

Sigh....what a week.

love,
Bella

PS, I sure could do with the company of a nice gentleman cat to purr to me and tell me it will be all right....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Attacked by Smokie!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/762931</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012 08:05:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/762931</guid>
		<description>I was making my way back from the litter box. I got up on my little step stool to jump up onto the c ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was making my way back from the litter box. I got up on my little step stool to jump up onto the couch and he came from around the coffee table and attacked me!
   He grabbed at me from underneath! Mommy yelled and squirted him with the plant sprayer. She looked at me and said I seemed alright.
   I was fussy but wouldn't eat much this morning. She said that I'm getting my turkey blue buffalo food this evening and an appitite stimulant.
   I had very very soft stool....
   Mommy is wondering if the injected antibiotic from nearly two weeks ago could be doing it. The Blue Buffalo food is pretty healthy and solid, so she thought.
   Mommy is upset with Smokie, because his 'behavior issues' are starting up again. She wants to get his mouth looked at because she thinks that could be bothering him.

I just want him to leave me alone. He goes after me and the BUB. Last night he tried to climb on Ruffy and mate with him. he's just too weird! Ruffy smacked him off and gave him a dirty look.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Doing a bit better-thank you Miss Sunshine!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/762411</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:08:57 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/762411</guid>
		<description>Hi everyone,
Firstly, please stop by and tell Kaci Sunshine and her angel sister Miss Mittens hello ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
Firstly, please stop by and tell Kaci Sunshine and her angel sister Miss Mittens hello on their 'Gotcha' date! 

Miss Sunshine, thank you! It's due to her mom telling my mom about a wonderful appititie booster that when I went to the vet yesterday, I had gained half a pound! Yay!

I have been feeling a bit better. It was too soon to give me another shot of antibiotic, but I'm sure that mommy will see that I get it next week.

I am eating better, and aside from being vexed by CK and sometimes stalked by Smokie (mommy says it's cause he doens't understand I'm not hurting CK and his duty as 'clowder leader' is to stop trouble-well, still doesn't matter !Stop it Smokie!

But i'm feeling so much better. I get my next shot of antibiotics next week.

For any fur struggling with a poor appitite, I do heartily recommend this appitite booster, which appears to have no ill side effects.

Thank you Kaci!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>HISSSSSSS CK!!!!!! LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/761805</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:25:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
		<category></category>		
		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/761805</guid>
		<description>Hi everyone....

The good news: I'm eating well. I have a good appitite and am eating much better. ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone....

The good news: I'm eating well. I have a good appitite and am eating much better.
The bad news: My infection is hanging in there. I have been growling and carrying on when Mom and Dad try to compress it.
Last night  Mommy bought me a catnip banana! I loved it and slept with it!
This morning...a bad morning. CK kept going after me. Mommy got mad and squirted him with the plant sprayer and put him in the bathroom so I could get some peace.
Mommy is worried about me.
Mommy is having daddy call the vet today because I got the antibiotic shot on Friday night and that infection appears to be hanging in there.
Mommy isn't happy and neither am I.
That CK tried to take my banana....

HISS!!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet appointment tonight! I am going to get an antibiotic shot!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/760963</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:59:15 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I kept getting sick with the pills, so Big Vet is having me get a shot...I said, 'get a shot' not 'g ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I kept getting sick with the pills, so Big Vet is having me get a shot...I said, 'get a shot' not 'get shot' CK, stop snickering. 
  I have been cranky today, my teat is swollen and I am very irritable, and not at all happy. I am truly put out. I wouldn't tolerate the warm compress today at all. Mommy is glad I'm getting the shot, and said that she hopes that I start to get better. My appitite has been somewhat better.

    I will keep everyone posted. I'm glad I'm getting the shot, to be honest, because I don't feel well.

Purrs to all,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>and a  note from my momma-THANK YOU!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/760065</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:26:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Bellas Mom Deb here,

I wanted to thank everyone who's been purring and praying for my girl. Bella ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Bellas Mom Deb here,

I wanted to thank everyone who's been purring and praying for my girl. Bella is my 'heart' and it's good to see her appearing to feel better. This morning she ate, and though we know it's the appitite stimulant, it's good to see her going at her food with gusto. the medicine appears to relax her as well, and make her 'feel good'. 

The vet who was on yesterday told me Bella had an infection, but I'm going to speak with her regular vet on Monday when she comes on to find out more. She gets her antibiotic two times a day. Shes on amoxi, as she got bad diaharhea from the clavimox.

Thank you everyone for being so supportive. Bella appears to be feeling a bit better, and thats a good thing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you-home, under doctors care, and doing a little better!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/760055</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:45:23 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you so much everyone!

Well, Friday I was so ill and Mommy was worried about me. I got taken ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you so much everyone!

Well, Friday I was so ill and Mommy was worried about me. I got taken off to see Dr. P, my own vet. She took blood, examined me, prescribed an antibiiotic. I have an infection-it may be from an injury to one of my....(whisers sotto voice) teats. It's a back one, and it was swollen. I am spayed many years now, so it's not something that can be explained by nursing kittens or such. I'm past my kitten years.

   I felt ill, let me tell you. But not too ill to cry and poop in the carrier, hopng they would just take me back home. The good thing-i was not running a fever. The bad, the bloods came back yesterday, and the infection is not a good one. 

So this is what mommy is doing:

1)I get my pepcid as usual in the morning, then breakfast, then after breakfast, I get my antibiotic. An hour later I get my azodyl, and then an hour and a half later I get my Ren Avast and other suppliment. In between that i get my compresses. I don't mind them, really, it feels quite good. 

Oh, and Mommy got them to put me on an appitite stimulant, and oh my gosh-it must come from Trout town or something!!! Because let me tell you I made Mommy and Daddy laugh and because it kicked in and I WAS HUNGRY LIKE I HAVEN'T BEEN IN YEARS!!!!

I ate a almost a whole can of Merricks...in small installments of course, because I know better than to eat it all up and have it come back again. But I ate with gusto, in between naps! And then, when I woke up and had to use the box I jumped down off my throne and ran around the coffee table. But Ruffy was blocking my path. And instead of growling and being disagreeable I put my little tail up in the air in an 'excuse me please, sir, don't mind me!' and leapt right over him gracefully! and did the same coming back.

Daddy said he wants some of whatever is in that stuff! And this morning I ate a WHOLE CAN of food and then about 1/2 can after that.

I got my fluids-I now get 50 per bag a night of lactated ringers. Oh, I was so happy and relaxed I continued to eat as I got fluids!

I would like very much to thank Ms. Kaci Sunshine and her mom for putting mommy onto this wonderful appitite stimulant. Though I'm to so sure it didn't originate in the land of Trout!

I am not out of the woods, but I appear more comfortable, and am getting lots of rest and attention and I am due to see the Doctor in 2 weeks. Mommy is amazed. 

I want to thank all of you, my dearest Furs, for your wonderful purrs, prayers and POTP! I know it's working!

thank you from the bottom of my little white and grey heart!

Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Purrs and POTP needed-Bella is sick</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/759687</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:06:45 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>She has a vet appointment this afternoon.
She's not eaten but a few bites. She's had fluids.
She's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ She has a vet appointment this afternoon.
She's not eaten but a few bites. She's had fluids.
She's uncomfortable. She may be running a fever.

I'm afraid I may lose my baby. I haven't seen her like this before. She is in pain or uncomfortable.

She got her fluids last night, and that seemed to help a little.
She just had a little merricks this morning and some baby food. She got pepcid, she wasn't given anything else.

Oh my heart, I don't want it to end this way!
Please don't let this be the end for my Mommas Baby Girl.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My latest health news-and I probably go back to the vet tonight-sigh</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/759171</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:18:19 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,

Well, firstly, I want to express my condolances to Momma Ivey's family. It is always ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,

Well, firstly, I want to express my condolances to Momma Ivey's family. It is always hard, dear peoples and Ivey's mom, and we wish we could lick you better. We do know that you are so lucky...you are saintly and kind and so wonderful. Ivey knew who to pick-the best!:)
    Many, many, many purrs. 
    We think of you...now and always. And we know Momma Ivey is watching over you from above.


Now, I just wanted to mention that I am down a half a pound, as per the vet last week. The little vet wants to do a 2 cavity sonogram on me. I don't want to have it done, naturally. I don't like laying on my back and it stresses me. Mommy wants to avoid stress at all costs.
   
    Now, Momma may let the do it, but she is sort of like 'so what is it going to show that will make a difference. Momma is not a vet, but has worked 'in the animal field' for many years, some at a vet clinic. She says I don't have the signs of a cat with a growth in the 'testines, which seems to be what the little vet thinks.. However....she is concerned that my Kidney disease does seem to be kicked up a notch. She may ok the sonogram only because she wants to give me fluids daily, she thinks I need it, and the vet is afraid that it might be too much fluid as I have a heart murmur...thus, the sonogram for that.

     Mommy went down to a very special pet store in Manhattan and bought back some new 'special stuff' for me to take that came from the recommendation of the store owner. He is a very smart person-has been doing this many years. Mommy got me some stuff that she hopes will help with my CRF. I have been taking it for 2 days now and Mommy says I do seem a tiny bit better. 

   For whatever reason, I now love raw chicken liver. Mom is amazed and it's sort of funny, as it's just me and the kitten, CK, who like it. The others don't. Mommy was advised to get some beef liver....she may try that. I like raw beef, too, and always have. So I may get some of that. I'm still getting whatever canned food I'll eat at the moment.

    The man Momma spoke with told her that cats with CRF have a form of anorexia, and part of the problem is that it is harder for our kidneys to break down the food enough for us, and thats part of the problem. So some of what mommy got is supposed to help with that.

    And just when I figured the worst thing would be for me to maybe get a sonogram and take suppliments, last night mommy was giving me my once a week look over. Well, she examines me and gives me a little exam to make sure all is well. And she gave this little cry and called daddy over to me. 

   It appears I have this weird looking blister like sack on my lower belly, near one of my nipples. It's not a hard bump, it's a fluid filled sac. It's weird looking, and sort of hanging low, like it's on a long strand. Mommy has never seen anything like it and either it wasn't there last week, or she missed it. She's concerned, but is just hoping it's some weird cyst. But she's hever seen it before and is concerned.  I'm drinking and eating.....well, not eating great, but am eating. 

    Ah, well, that probably means being hauled to the vet again. What's a girl to do?

Purrs and Power of the Paw for me, please?
love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Half a pound down, parent panic, and they want to do a 2 cavity ultrasound! ugh!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/758661</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 7 Jan 2012 05:26:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, I got carted to the vet last night. 
They said i was half a pound lighter.
The vet wants to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I got carted to the vet last night. 
They said i was half a pound lighter.
The vet wants to do a 2 cavity ultrasound.
Mommy was annoyed. Since it was just for my B12 shot she could not speak with the vet.
She said she wants to during the week. Our good friends Kaci Sunshine's Mom, and Colette's mom, (please stop by Colettes page, she has had her first chemo treatment and certainly could do with the purrs and support) both had some of the same questions mommy has...befcuase what will the ultrasound show? One thing it will is they want to look at my heart. I have a heart murmur. It will help show that-and they want to see it before they will let me have fluids daily because they said too much fluids for a cat with 'heart trouble' might not be good.
   Little Vet said she feels a thickening of my intestines and is concerned it could be 'something'. Mommy doesn't think it is. Mommy thinks I have 'Old Cat Syndrome'. Mommy wants me to be happy and as healthy as I can be. But mommy doesn't think I have anything wrong with my tummy-I do probably have pancreatitis and digestive issues, but my poop is always a nice cigar shaped size and I  poop regularly and only have diahrhea if I have to take antibiotics. Otherwise, I do pretty well. But I have become a wirey, skinny little lady. This worries Mommy!
   Mommy said that she wants me to live a very long and comfortable Senior life. But she feels that $700.00 is alot of money that they don't really have. Mommy says that I sometimes eat fussily but when I'm given fish, which is rare, but when I am, I dig right in. I get fluids every other week, azodyl daily, and a b12 shot once a week. I also get Pepcid 2x a day. Mommy says that I just now look alot more content than I have in the past and don't seem in pain. I seem rather ok, aside from being plagued by CK!!!! 

    Mommy would love to know from other cats with CRF how their people manage it and if any of you lovely Furs have had a battle with keeping weight on and on occasion, keeping food down and what you do?

Thanks and love,
Bella and her Mommy, who is frustrated and worried.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Way to go Mom! New Foods I love!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/758183</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 4 Jan 2012 07:33:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone!
Well, I am doing fairly well. Mommy last night got mad at Daddy because we were out of ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone!
Well, I am doing fairly well. Mommy last night got mad at Daddy because we were out of fluids for me, and Mommy and Daddy had to run to the vet and get more. 
Then, they stopped off at the supermarket, because mommy was concerned that I had not wanted to eat any of the food mommy had got me. I had Natural Balance-blah! I had 9 lives-blah! I had Halo, which I used to like...well, I don't anymore! Phooey!

    So Mommy was like, what can I try? 
    And Mommy picked up some Fancy Feast classic seafood. It had no wheat gluten in it.

    Well, guess what? I liked it! I ate the whole can! Well, all the food in the can, not the can itself!

    And Mommy also got me some 9 lives. She is worried about all the stuff going on with Purina and decided to give 9 lives a try. Daddy talked her into getting the tuna. Now, Mommy won't usually get me tuna, because in the past I haven't tolerated it. But Daddy said 'oh, come on! She hasn't had it in awhile, and she loves it!'
    And so Mommy did.
    She got me something else as well, but I havne't had that yet.

    I ate almost the whole can. Mommy did give a bit to Smokieboo and Ruffy and Bub and CK-just tastes. And they liked it too. 
   Mommy was happy to see me eat so well. In fact, we all did, and then we all sacked out for a bit.
   I am hoping Mommy will repeat this very good thing she did and get me more of this food! She was so happy and surprised I liked it! 
    And it tasted so good!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Yum Yum, that was good! I taste Raw chicken again and like it this time!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/756661</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 14:03:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, hey guys, mom is hoping she didn't do something wrong, but I have told her she didn't....!!!
 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, hey guys, mom is hoping she didn't do something wrong, but I have told her she didn't....!!!

Mom had taken out some chicken before, and was cutting it up, getting it ready to bread and fry.

Well, I was sitting, looking so eagar, and remembering that I ate some raw pork and enjoyed it with no ill effects, mom cut up some raw chicken for all of us...besides Natalie, who had thrown up the raw pork.

We all got some. Some of us enjoyed it more than others. I ate all mine. Ruffy ate some of his, so did Smokie, The BUB and CK didn't eat much of theirs....mom's thinking they prefer theirs cooked. But I ate all my pieces!

Mom was surprised and happy! She is hoping it was 'ok' for me to ahve it, but she makes sure I always have plenty of fresh water down, too, and I just get this as a 'treat' right now. I will get my supper, later. But she is happy because I ate it with such gusto!

YaY! It was good...nice and soft and chewy...and  you know....it tasted like chicken!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>B12 shot last night, another present in the carrier, and I haven't lost any weight.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/752503</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 3 Dec 2011 04:56:42 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone!
I got carted back to the vet again. I got weighed. I'm the same weight. I got another  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone!
I got carted back to the vet again. I got weighed. I'm the same weight. I got another B12 shot.
My appitite goes up and down. It's a little better. My coat, not as bad.
I pooped again in the carrier when I got there!
Daddy cleaned me up and Mommy told him it's cause I get nervous.
He said it's cause I want to get out of there and it's my way of doing it.
    Mommy said she thinks I just want an excuse to get out.
Anyway, I'm home now and had my meal. When I get home I am always so hungry! It makes mommy happy.
   Taking my morning nap now....

thinking of all of you.

Purrs for our friend Natasha and her family.

love always,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Good morning all-my update!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/751470</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 08:00:58 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, I wasn't safe, my catster friends.
I got picked up on Friday night and carted off to see Litt ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I wasn't safe, my catster friends.
I got picked up on Friday night and carted off to see Little Vet. I had a lovely meal a half hour before I left, and pooped quite well and smellily into my carrier, and then screamed at mommy and daddy to get me out of the smelly carrier! And then, when we got to the vet office, onto the exam table, I refused to come out! Better a smelly carrier with poop than a cold vet table!
Rachel the nice girl who loves me there got a soft blanket and I came out onto it. 
   I grumbled alot when examined, and of course Little Vet, who is a Little human mommy now made much of me, as well she should have. She told me what a great kitty I am, and how lovely!
    That said, I did lose a pound, and she is concerned. I'm back on B12 injections, get azodyl in the morning, and get pepcid before my meals 2x a day. I get fluid every other day, in fact, daddy gave me some last night.
   Bloods were taken, and one of my pancreas enzyimes was slightly elevated, but not by much. Little Vet says she's concerned about my condition, however, and is not sure if it's stress, or something else. She is suggesting another ultra sound, and wants to  ultra sound my heart as well.
  Mommy and Daddy are going to for now do the B12 shots weekly again. That really helped last time. The ultra sound will need to be saved  up for, and I'm in no hurry for it.
   I do eat well, but now seem to prefer canned friskies turkey and giblets and mixed grill. Mommy thinks it's becuase it has more liquid in it, and I seem to prefer that. I haven't vomited again.
   Mommy does her best to keep that annoying kitten thing from me. However, he's a trial, and tests my patience. I give him the smacky paw, but he has no respect for his elders and smacks back!
   Mommy said I seemed very comfortable and happy when I came home from the vet, and gobbled down another good size meal, for me. I am now eating pretty well...just in small portions at a time, and Mommy still worries...

Sending out purrs to Miss Kaci Sunshine-Kaci, our purrs are with you here and believe me, Miss Sunshine, I understand.

PS: Had fluids last night and am feeling well this morning, resting. I am getting a bit more fluids at a time now, too. 

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not too well today-might I have a few purrs?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/751034</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:27:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone,
I've not been too well this week. I got my fluids yesterday, but still drank alot and  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone,
I've not been too well this week. I got my fluids yesterday, but still drank alot and vomited. Mommy took up all the dry food in the house, in case I've been getting into it. Apparently some was bought as a treat for come cats mommy feeds and I might have gotten some.

That said, I haven't been my best the past couple weeks. I'm eating, but went off the food I had been eating for quite awhile...I eat it sporadically now...and Mommy had to hunt around for what I'd eat. She came up with Friskies Turkey and Giblets. I seem to tolerate this pretty well, and like it. It might be it has alot of moisture in it. But my coat isn't good, and I am cranky alot. I will probably get hauled off to the vet soon.
Mommy is worried and I'm wondering if others would purr for me? I'm purring for my friend Kaci Sunshine, too. She's also not feeling so well, and Kaci and I seem to have similar things at similar times.
Mommy is worried....she always worries much about me.

love
Bella

Happy thanksgiving, all!

Mommy says since she's going 'out' for dinner, that she will cook us all turkey tomorrow that she and daddy will share with us!
Looking foward to it!
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I don't like the cold..</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/746973</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:58:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Ah I can so relate to Sweets...
When it's cold, Mommy closes the window next to my spot. When she's ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ah I can so relate to Sweets...
When it's cold, Mommy closes the window next to my spot. When she's gone during the day, it gets warm in here, and I am able to relax. Lately, I have even let Smokie come up beside me on the other side of the loveseat to sleep. He doesn't trouble me, just sleeps. 
   There is a blanket on the cusions, so I can be warm and comfortable. Sometimes I even get a heating pad to keep me more warm.
    Yesterday was nice. Daddy and Mommy were both off from work. They went out and came back and we all had a nap together in the front room, mommy on the cushion beside me, and she bought out a lovely warm blanket and put it over us. I didn't like it over me after awhile, and climbed up to  nest on it.
   Mommy noticed I'm not so steady always on my back leg and it worries her. It means I will have to take cosaquin again. I am due for another bottle of azodyl too.

Mommy is wondering, because a small bag of fluids from our vet is so expensive (with the line and needles-$38.00) if there is a less expensive way of getting it-does anyone know? Mommy and Daddy have to watch their money and want me to get my fluids but the Vets prices have 'gone up' and its a worry to them.

I have been doing ok...this morning I sat in the little patch of sun on the towel and blanket next to the window for a bit, the window was cracked open a bit and I got a little fresh air. Then I went back to my blankie to nap.

Ah, being Elderwise as the world turns and the sun takes it's vacation is not always easy on us, is it fellow Furts?

lets all find a warm place to cuddle.

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>memories of 9/11 from a small white and grey cat</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:55:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It was a morning like any other. I had my breakfast and had jumped back on the bed that just mommy a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It was a morning like any other. I had my breakfast and had jumped back on the bed that just mommy and I shared. Mommy was getting ready for work. Mommy's sister, my Aunt Kat, had left earlier, for her work downtown Manhattan.

Mommy made sure I had fresh water. She had put a little more food on my plate and I wandered over to eat it, then jumped back on the bed in my patch of sun.

Mommy heard her step dad call from downstairs and she went down, ready to leave....but her step dad and mom were sitting in front of the TV and there was alot of smoke coming from the World Trade Center. Mommy's brother used to work there. He didn't any more-he worked for the Port Aurthority at the airport. But when he had worked at the World Trade Center Mommy used to get to go up to the top and sit with him and eat hot pretzels and look out over the sky and buildings.

And now it was in smoke. Mommy asked what happened and her step dad told her a plane flew into it. Mommy couldn't believe it. She was stunned.
She went back upstairs and then got her bag and was leaving when the second plane hit. 
   Mommy asked her stepdad what was happening. Neither he nor her mom knew. Mommy was worried. She left for work, which was only 6 blocks away. When she got there the few people there were gathered around a TV. The Pentegon had been hit.
    Mommy's Supervisor and some of the people mommy worked with came in and everyone hugged. Her supervisor led prayer. In the group were many peoples. Some were christian, some were jewish, some were hindu, some were muslim. Everyone was crying and scared or sad. 
   Mommy tried to call her sister. There was no answer. Mommy's sister worked at the Muni building.
   Mommy was at her work for a couple hours, then everyone got to go home. Mommy went home. Everyone in Richmond Hill was outside-all the peoples were sitting outside. People mommy only knew by site came up and they hugges and cried. Mommy was scared cause she didn't know where her sister was. The Muni Buidling is not far from the Trade Towers.
      Mommy got to the house. Her mom and her stepdad were watching the TV. Mommy asked if anyone had heard from Aunt Kat and her mom said 'no'. 
    Mommy went upstairs and hugged me. I wasn't watching the tv. I was being a cat at leisure. I was sleeping in a patch of sun. It was a lovely warm day. I purred in mommys ear and kept purring. Our job at times like this as cats is to make our peoples feel better.
    Mommy went back downstairs. At 4 oclock her sister, Aunt Kathy called. She said all the phone  lines were tied up. She said she was ok.  She said she was going to be having to walk home and it was a long ways. But her friend had pulled her out of the office and they had got a bus who got them to Midtown, but they had to get off there. She had to walk home she says.  Nothing running. She was ok, though. She walks to 59th Bridge, walks across Bridge with hundreds of other peoples. She gets to Woodside in Queens. she is so tired.  She went to her uncles. Uncles owns a bar, she stayed there for awhile. Uncle finally drove her home. Roads a mess, everyone scared. Uncle got her home at night. Uncle came in, says hello to Aunt Kats mom and hugs mommy and everyone. Aunt Kat's other aunt there. Everyone sad and then Uncle says hello to Aunt Kat's cat, Blackie who jumps on his lap.
    Mommy comes upstairs, finally and feeds me again. Blackie comes up and I chase him down the hall. He's in MY SPACE! Mommy watches uncle back up into bathroom and he is laughing because of me. Cats jobs at times like this are to make people laugh. Aunt Kat smiles and picks up Blackie. She hugs him. Uncle pets me. Says 'Bella is fast!' I say 'Yep, I'm fast. And he's in my space.' I go back and eat some dry food. I jump up on the bed.
   Mommy's uncle leaves.
   Mommy and everyone watch TV and everyone is sad. Mommy comes back upstairs. I curl up on her. I purr. Mommy puts her hand on my head and we go to sleep.

     Everyone in mommy's family ok. Mommy's friend she used to work with had just gotten her first full time job at Goldman Sachs. She had gone to her first day to get her work ID. 
    She was never found.
    Sometimes, Mommy still so sad.
    But I keep purring. A cat's job at times like this is to purr.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Karen, Harley's mom needs help!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/737445</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Sep 2011 07:37:45 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>http://www.catster.com/cats/1173499

Dear everyone non furred and furred.

Please read Angel Har ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ http://www.catster.com/cats/1173499

Dear everyone non furred and furred.

Please read Angel Harley's posts. 
We need to all help him and his mom, Karen!

Karen is feeding strays, really needs some help. She lives in Wisconsin, and there aren't many shelters there near her.

Can we all reach out to her to give a paw?

Many of us...we started out as 'strays' and we came in from the cold. Our newest (ugh) was found under a car eating half a cracker. He was small, scroungy and scared.

I myself, now Queen of the Loveseat and Head Female of the House, was once a frightened mom cat being sprayed by a hose because I was defending kits.

Karen is feeding a lovely scottish fold cat who's somehow feral, and a kitten.

Her terrible neighbor has gotten a trap. The last cat trapped there was brutally killed.

Can we all reach out and help?

Sometimes its those of us who make the least noise...a quiet 'mew' or a little 'rrt?' in a tiny voice....who need the most help.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you so much for remembering my birthday even if Catster had fleas! And an update on CeeCee</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/731367</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:23:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Furs,
Thank you all for remembering my birthday! Wasn't it weird, with no diaries and our post ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Furs,
Thank you all for remembering my birthday! Wasn't it weird, with no diaries and our post entries vanishing?

I had a lovely birthday basking in the sun and enjoying being pretty!

I wanted to thank eveyrone for thinking of me! It was so kind of you despite all the chaos!

Speaking of-mommy has made CeeCee her own page. She finally got the pictures to cooperate.

Cee Cee was transferred to our Vet on Friday. The Vet Cee Cee had been 'treated' was very negligent of her. Mommy and Daddy said that last night Big Vet told them 'pray and hope for the best, but we have to consider that it might not be good with the biopsy'. Mommy told Big Vet "I know, but don't tell us the odds, lets just do what we can!" 

The problem is that CeeCee is very 'fragile'. They apparently weren't doing what they should have been at the other vet. Mommy and Daddy were shocked, because they had never had a bad vet before. They are angry and upset, but are being positive for CeeCee.

As for us, well, we are crowded here, but we were all strays at one time-we all 'came in from the cold'. It was so unfair that this little fur should have had to go through so much.

When she was here-for just a day-we didn't really notice her she was so quiet, though apparently she has a deep meow like Natalie. 

So Cee Cee....though we have never really met...welcome to our home CeeCee...welcome to the room..welcome to Catster....welcome to our family. We will purr for you...because that is what we do...celebrate all furs, because we are, as always, the Goodness of Cat.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A letter to Hazel Lucy from Bella's mom</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/730695</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 2 Aug 2011 16:45:53 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Hazel Lucy, Hazel Mazel, Julie and Buddie, this is Bellas mom, Debbie. 
Julie, it's an offchan ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Hazel Lucy, Hazel Mazel, Julie and Buddie, this is Bellas mom, Debbie. 
Julie, it's an offchance, but I'm wondering if you could put the word out to help. 
We figure if it's meant to be it will.
My husband and I voluteer with Bobbi and the Strays here in NY. A few weeks ago one of the volunteers found 4 very frightened female spayed cats in the street. She took them home, had them examined by a vet and tested, etc. They were already spayed. Because she couldn't take them into her own apartment (she lives with 15 cats in a small apartment) and becuase she had 'hopeful adoptions on 2, she asked a neighbor if she could keep them in his garage. He allowed her to for probably about 2 weeks. 
In that space of time she was able to find a good home for one. That same day the neighbor with the garage told her the cats had to go. 
We took them into the 'Cat House' (the small cat sanctuary where we volunteer and oversee). One is right now being treated for Ringworm. She's a lovely 10 month-1 year old female pure white with gold eyes. The other cats are respectively a black and white 3 year old female, very friendly, who is doing ok. The last one...well, she is a heart breaker....

The last is the one I am at a loss for. I want to emphasize to you if we can't do anything else-find her a 'good plce' she will just live with James and I and the other cats. My concern for her is that this will be stressfull. We live in 2 rooms. Really the 4 cats live in one room, Natalie in the bedroom because since the fight that Natalie and Smokie had, because she was bitten, she can't be with the others. 

But to give you the background we know on CeeCee....she apparently was the friend of the other cat that was adopted. The volunteer suspects that the cats belonged to a lady who passed away and they were put out by someone when she passed away. 

When we got CeeCee to the cat house, it became clear that she had never been away from a home and apparently all the shocks of what had happened to her caught up with her in the space of a few weeks. She was extremely friendly (as they all are) but she broke my heart, Julie. She would sit gazing out of the gated window staring out at the yard. It was as though she was looking for someone.
She was never a great eater...we're not even sure when she was living in the garage what she was being fed or how often. But when we got her to the Cat House, she wouldn't eat cat food at all. We went out and got her chicken, and some roast beef, which she did eat. However 3 weeks ago she would barely eat, though we tried everything. We wound up taking her to the rescue's vet (that in my opinion I have less than pleasant views of-they discharged Miss Charlotte the day after her dentistry and I am convinced that's what killed her...she was about 12 after all. (my vet kept Bella after her dentistry for just that reason). Anyway, we bought her to the rescues vet and the whole trip there she sat in my lap, purred and kneaded. She did jump down at one point and knead the carpet on the car-she looked not unhappy. When we got her to the vet, they admitted her, did some tests, and told the rescue that she is suffering from Fatty Liver Disease and there was a chance she might not make it. The vet there suggested euthanizing her. We told them, and the rescue owner, absolutely not. We were not going to let them do that without giving her a chance-it wasn't fair with all she had been through to now be deprived of her life.
Well, with alot of begging, crying, pleading and my husband basically telling them he was going to 'catnap her and get her the hell out of that 'f'ing place, they took a whole different stance. They have been treating her since then, she has a stomach tube in and they are feeding her through that and then yesterday she started to eat on her own....though it was 'people' food-ham to be exact.
They told us she'll be there another week yet, at least.

The thing is, they have suggested that she be in a fairly 'low stress' environment when she be released, when she's ready to be released. The Cat House...it's not low stress. We have 70 cats in a small house and I can't return her there. 
Our home is not ideal either. Smokie is weird, a wonderful cat, but he really is a bully in his heart and doesn't like the other cats there now, besides Ruffy. He tolerates Bella, and has gone after the BUB, but she's fiesty and holds her own.

The details of CeeCee are that she's a 10 year old cat who needs a low stress environment, will need to probably be on a special diet. We don't know more than that. We're hoping and praying that one of our voluneers could take her, but I have to tell you that they are great people, but not the brightest lightts...in the worst of the heatwave one of the volunteers after her shift shut off the air conditioner in the attic where the FELV cats live...it was a good thing the next volunteer put it on immediately! But you see what I mean.

I heared about how you helped with Laurel's cat, and I was hoping maybe you and Hazel Lucy...and Hazel Mazel...could send out some of that magick-see if there would be anyone who might potentially want to take on my sweet CeeCee. I truly love her. If we had a bigger place it wouldn't even worry me taking her home. So what if she needs a special diet, whatever....we'll figure it out. But low stress is not happening at my house. :( CeeCee isn't ready to go anywhere yet, but this is me worrying because we didn't fight so hard to save her to have her get sick from stress ....
Please don't feel that there is anything you need do. I'm just seeking out possible good karma for our little CeeCee.

With much love to you, Hazel, Hazel Mazel, and of course Buddie from Deb, Jim, and the KG cats.

We beleive after reading Laurels story that miracles happpen here.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My test results are back-wondering if Kaci and I are connected...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/730285</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:25:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello all,
Mommy is a bit relieved!
Big Vet, Dr.P got my blood results back. She did all sorts of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello all,
Mommy is a bit relieved!
Big Vet, Dr.P got my blood results back. She did all sorts of tests.
1) She thinks my trembling and odd behavior was a reaction to the flagyl. She said not to take any more.(yeah!)
2) My creatine was a little off. She believes it is from the digestive upsets. She said my pancreatic enzymes are normal. She's told Daddy that it doesn't mean I don't have pancretitis, it's just that it's not acting up now and that everything else looks good.
She felt some of my issues came from my tummy, which set off me being dehydrated. I now get my fluids for now every other day as opposed to once every three days. This is til I am feeling better and she revisits with me next week.
   I ate some of the low residue food today. I am enjoying Natural Abundance Dry food...I really seem to like it. She had suggested it for me and even bought out some of her own for her cat for me to try. (she loves me and admires me, I can tell.)
    Anyway, I am feeling sleepy, but better. I came down today and scratched at my post.
    Ruffy is home. It's scary, he's walking around like an alien with the cone on his head. Is he a conehead? He is banging into everything. Mommy told him to be calm and petted him. He shook his bandaged leg so hard the bandage came flying off! He's very strong. Luckily the bandage was supposed to come off.
    Two weeks of this...sigh. 

I wanted to extend a little 'mew' to the new S team, who are the new kits from the A teams family. 

I still miss Apollo. Sigh. 

I love you all, have a wonderful night.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My Daddy, the Hero-with a little help from his friends!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/730100</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:36:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>On Tuesday night Daddy had to bring some supplies to the Cat House. When he got there and was puttin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Tuesday night Daddy had to bring some supplies to the Cat House. When he got there and was putting away some stuff, one of the volunteers came rushing in! She had a kitten in her hands, a tiny kitten. While walking one of the old chihuahas that lives at the cat house, she heard a mewing tiny urgent sound...and it was coming from a person around the corners yard. She went into the yard and saw a bucket of water with a tiny kitten in it! She scooped him out and put him in her shirt and then took him back to the cat house.
    The little kitten is about 5 weeks old. He was very friendly, though shivering from his ordeal. 
    Daddy made some calls, and he and mommy took the tiny kitten-now named Moses by his rescuer-to meet the other rescue person who would take him out to the rescue's shelter. Since he is so tiny, he's not yet ready to go for adoption, but mommy said that he seemed just fine, very active, friendly, affectionate and playful. He already has sharp little claws and teeth.
   Mommy and Daddy would have kept him, as would his rescuer, but all of them are up to their limit (I said, Mommy dear, he will get a wonderful home but it wouldn't be fair to us here). 
   I know mommy and daddy are sad, but I know also as a  cat who has a great deal of knowledge that being he's very cute, he'll get a great home. 
    I'm so proud of my daddy, and of the lady who volunteers at the rescue! Do you know shes in her 70s, and still wallks over 2 bridges to go and volunteer there and has been doing that for over 8 years? 
   Daddy felt it was best the tiny one go to the 'main' shelter where he could get more exposure. But I know that he is still missing him.
   I had to nuzzle him this morning and 'mrew?' to him extra softly. 

Thank you from all the goodness of Catness!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Vet visits, feeling a little better, boring new diet</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/729860</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 06:34:32 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, yesterday night I got taken to the vet. It was 'Big Vet' and she was very glad to see me! The  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, yesterday night I got taken to the vet. It was 'Big Vet' and she was very glad to see me! The good news is I have not lost weight.
Big vet says I probably got cellulitis from the fluid under my skin. I was in rare form, hissing and growling and carrying on. This amuses my daddy and Big Vet, as I don't bite or scratch, just complain alot.
   I also had my fluids changed. For everyone human who gives their kitties fluids, please know that the fluids can go bad if not given every day. Big vet gave new smaller bags of fluids that need to be in the fridge once opened, and then bought to room temp once given. 
   I now have to take icky flagyl too. And I'm on low residue diet. Yucky.
    I was a good girl, though. Glen, the tech for the evening admired me. He and I are friends. He thinks I'm very pretty. He told me the cat before me was only 6 lbs, very very pretty longair yellow cat. She came in a little pink carrier.
   She looked real cute.
   When they opened the carrier door she came out like a Medusa, and screamed and scratched and bited. They needed 2 techs to hold her.
   So I guess for all my noise they didn't mind me.
   After the exam the doctor put me on the floor, and let me walk around. I explored, I marked things with my cheek. She said that I wasn't as miserable as my mom thought, if I was busy investigating and marking. She said that I look good, but she thought it was a combination of the bad weather-100 degrees and my tummy getting upset. I don't have diahrhea now, but she wants me on flagyl for a few days to get rid of any bad bacteria taht might be in my body.
   So now I'm stretched out on the couch, and I am feeling sorta better.

     How is everyone else doing out there?

love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Not feeling well, back to the vet later</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/729708</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:28:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This has been quite a week. I was ill this weekend, especially yesterday. I had diahrhea 3 times and ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This has been quite a week. I was ill this weekend, especially yesterday. I had diahrhea 3 times and vomited.
Daddy is making an appointment for me to see the vet today. He and mommy are very concerned.
Mommy gave me Iams low residue food (I woudln't eat the icky ID), Daddy gave me fluids last night, and I was given my pepcid. I was very listless and cranky yesterday. I seem a bit better today, but have a pain in my side that is making me cranky.
My stool was soft this morning, but not terribly so...the diahrhea is gone and I am eating the low residue food.
Mommy and Daddy are worried. Mommy was veyr worried last night becuase I wasn't myself at all and seemed very uncomfortable. Today I was a bit better. I even had some water and dry food (science diet sensitive stomach, suggested by vet tch since I won't eat dry low residue) and then licked mommys nose. 
    Mommy thinks that it started when I came home from my B12 shot on Friday because it was so, so hot. Mommy and Daddy had the air on even at the apartment, but because it was 100 degrees, and the power company was reducing power, it wasn't as cool as it could have been.
   Anyway, I see the vet later.
   Ruffy has to go back, too. He's closing his eye again.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Another vet visit and I am maintaining my eight pound weight.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/729507</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 06:49:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This is good. I got my shot, I got weighed.
It was 100 degrees out. There was air conditioning in t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This is good. I got my shot, I got weighed.
It was 100 degrees out. There was air conditioning in the car.
And in the vets office. 
I didn't like it, I never do, despite it being ok and cool.

I had thrown up 2x this week. But uh-oh! Daddy realized that I am probably eating the Blue Buffalo dry food during the day. My mom didn't think I was at the dry food any more. Vet said to put down my science diet...not a 'quality' food but if I am eating dry food, then I should eat dry food my tummy is used to. It could be that setting my tummy off. I had very bad diarhea this week 3 times...apparently, I had that, not constipation. Thats Ruffy's department.

So as per the vet, I am doing ok. They tried to make me eat ID-yucky!!!! But you know what? The Fat Boys (those brothers of mine) will eat it!!! They will eat anything!!!

But Daddy said we'll keep me on Natural Balance for now.

I vomited copiously in the car on the way home, and then had that diahrhea again....it was very stinky in there and daddy opened the car windows and then parked the car and got me upstairs and right into the bath with me! I didn't like it, but you know, I always feel better after a bath! I love being clean!
Ahhhhh!!!

Daddy is so good! At the vets office was a disabled man who was there to pick up his kittie! It was so hot out and Daddy gave him and his kitty a ride home! Lucky for the man, I hadn't 'performed' yet, I waited til I was 2 blocks from our apartment house to do that.

So I had some wewuvla or whatever the name of that food is shredded chicken and veggies...daddy forgot to get me more food yesterday...so mommy and daddy have to get us food today.

We love you all out there! 

Kisses blown to everyone.....

Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Indelicate topic: Constipaton, and what's a semil longhaired lady to do?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/729117</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:09:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mommy noticed yesterday I was not myself...a bit testy and I seemed uncomfortable. The evening befor ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mommy noticed yesterday I was not myself...a bit testy and I seemed uncomfortable. The evening before Daddy found poop on the floor. He asked who's poop it was, but of course, I wasn't about to lay a claim to it.

Well, yesterday morning mommy saw me lift my leg and I looked like I would groom, but didn't! And then she saw why! I was crusted with poop! It looked old and dry and it looked to her like I had been constipated!

Well, mommy went in and changed into her 'Bella bathing' shirt, and put on some plastic gloves, then ran the water in the bath and took me in.

Now I don't like baths, exactly, but I will tolerate them if they make me feel better, and though I didn't like it, it did feel better after.

Mommy then took me out and dried me off, (she only did my backside and tail and paws.) She then put me down on a towel on the couch and brushed me.

Mommy said when I go for my B12 shot on Friday, she's going to ask them to do a 'quick cut around her back end!' 

How undignified!

I got my fluids last night, and I am eating Natural Balance and seem to like it, except for this little 'problem'. I guess,s igh, I'll be getting a little fiber now, too. Darn.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Thank you for the honor yesterday of being COTD..it really made me feel nice!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/728319</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:36:50 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/728319</guid>
		<description>I wanted to thank everyone for the honor-it was so kind of everyone!
I want to say that everyone he ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I wanted to thank everyone for the honor-it was so kind of everyone!
I want to say that everyone here has been so kind, and I am very grateful for all the kindness shown!
Today I am feeling ok. Mommy has the window open for a bit (screened of course) to get some fresh air in before she has to get ready for work. I'm enjoying a morning stretch out on the love seat. I just had some breakfast. I'm a nibbler, so not eating a whole lot....but I did eat about 3/4 of a small cat of mideast feast.
I really am thankful for all my good friends.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>COTD!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/728211</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:54:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Catster and all my Fur friends and those not so furry!

I am honored!

I must share th ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Catster and all my Fur friends and those not so furry!

I am honored!

I must share this honor with all of you-especially those of you who 'came in from the cold' and my good friends on Catster who are so kind to us!

When one us is honored, we all are, for we shine in the spotlight that says 'Yes, we came in from the cold-and we are lovely and special and we ADOPTED OUR PAWRENTS!

Thank you to all my furs....and to the folks at Catster who choose me. Purrrs to you and thank you so much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>My 'Gotcha' day, many years later</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/727843</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Jul 2011 10:08:13 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Mommy, (and Daddy, because although you came to me later, I still love you alot),

    Many y ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Mommy, (and Daddy, because although you came to me later, I still love you alot),

    Many years ago I 'came in from the cold'. I will aways remember that I, a grey and white semi long hair cat seemed to have grey and darker grey ragged coat. I had lived on the block for awhile, with litters of my kits, and then they would grow up and i'd have another. 
   With the last litter I had I picked the unfortunate place to keep them behind a rosebush in the next door neighbors yard. The woman (hiss!!!) took out a hose and sprayed them, little things that they were, with cold hose water. I'm glad it was summer. I came and stood before them and yowled at her. She threatened to poison me and went to hit me with a rock.
   Then, mommy you ran out of the house, and down the steps. You stood on the other side of the fence and you SCARED that woman (yesssss!!!!) You told her you'd make sure she went to jail for animal cruelty. When her husband came out you told him the same thing. They ran back into their house, and you and your sister spent an hour gathering up my kits and getting them into the basement.
    Your sister didn't think I'd come. After all, I was 'feral'. I guess that she didn't know, my mom without too much fur, that by then, I knew you were my friend. You went and got a plate of food, and then, held it out to me. I followed you, and the sound of my kits crying, down the basement stairs and into the small apartment that belonged to your sister.
    You got my kits and I in to the vet you worked for, the no kill shelter you worked for. When we got there, your vet friend told you the kits were old enough to go for adoption. You watched me with them, and buried your face in my neck and cried. You cried because you knew I loved my kits, and wouldn't want them to go. But you knew it was best. You took me home that night and watched me walk around looking for them and crying for them.
    A few weeks later, you bought me in to get spayed.
    I can forgive you that you found another home for me at first. You felt it would be best, and when a co worker fell in love with my good looks and promised to take great care of me you agreed. But I didn't want to be there, I wanted to be home with you. So after 3 fruitless weeks of me not wanting to come out to him or his wife, you came and got me again. And when I got home I jumped up on your bed, and groomed and you put down my favorite food and I went and ate a bit then jumped back on My Bed. 
   When Daddy came to join us, I told you I loved him because I slept on him, and would groom his face sometimes. I guess I felt the fur on his face needed it.
    When you took in the others, I was not happy-I guess I never will be, but you know, Mommy, the cat in me that lives with you doesn't like it...I want to be the only one. But in my Soul, I know you could have done nothing else.
   When we moved, I didn't like it, going from sleeping on the bed with you to the love seat. But in the mornings you come and brush me and love me and pick me up and say 'My Bellisimo' and hold me close to you. You worry over me, and I know it. I know that as I gaze at you, you worry about me being thinner, less active, and you worry at every vet visit as I have gone into my Senior years. But yet, I have ascended the stairs of being 'Elderwise' with grace, and as the Matriarch I am of the felines of this house. I head this Tribe of Small Tigers, and have never ceeded that crown to any other cat. 
   You worried over me when I had that weird thingy that made me sick that Big Vet-Dr. Paloni-cured. And when I see Dr. P, I know how lucky I am, even when she's giving me my B 12 shot that Auntie Lisa and the IBD kitties told mommy about. And I thank all my good Catster friends for being there for us, and for sitting on the virtual porch as an 'olde furt' and share about pancretitis and arthritis and oh, all the 'itis's'. Thank you all for your wisdom and love....Big Harry, Kaci Sunshine, who seems to have alot of my own 'stuff' and understands, Queen T, Hazel Lucy, Boxie Brown, Finney and Lacey and Alex, The 'A' Team (yes, I love Apollo, even though he's at the Bridge) Miss Ivey who's newly 'in from the cold' and her family..the Trouttown tabbies, who make mommy smile, Simone, Marrakesh and her mommy, Ingen, becuase she's so cute, Sweets because she's 'up there' too, and to, well, more of you than I have know here and could go on and on about. Thank you for reaching back to me, to mommy and daddy, for caring. 
   I love my mom. I love my daddy. I know they worry. I understand. I bear with the things that come with age, but I enjoy my sun spots, my window to gaze out of (even if it does seem to face another brick wall, I can always look up at the birds or at the squirrel that comes to the fire escape), and lay on my blanket and enjoy the breeze, or the cool air as it touches my nose. I purr as mommy brushes and pets me, and leans over and kisses me after she gives me my pill. The whispered 'I love you, Bella' that sometimes comes with a wet spot on my head. Don't worry Mommy....becuase I love you too. Please don't worry too much. We, as felines, well, we live in the moment. We relish the quiet afternoons on the sofa, the 'pop' of a can, the tidbit of chicken or roast beef, the smoothing of a brush across our coat, the warmth of the sun.
    I cherish you, my friend, my guardian, my person. I am so glad we found each other, and so glad I share your life. I'm so glad Daddy is here to give me pets and sing to me and even give me water under my skin. I love you and I am so happy....never doubt that.
  So...I look back at the memory of a skinny, cautioius eyed kitty that stood on the back of a fence, and gave in to trusting, one more time....and am so very glad I did.

Love always,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Miss Rachel comes to visit and stay with us for a day!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/727590</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Jul 2011 06:40:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Last Friday night Mommy and Daddy bought home Miss Rachel.

Now, Miss Rachel I have only seen her  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Last Friday night Mommy and Daddy bought home Miss Rachel.

Now, Miss Rachel I have only seen her in the vet. She is the lady with the gentle hands and voice who holds me and talks to me when the vet does skeery stuff. She also took care of me when I was in the hospital. She is a 'tech' or a 'kitty nurse'. I guess she's a doggy nurse too. Miss Rachel is real nice. She has funny paintings on her arms and metal stuff t hrough her eyebrow. She knows how to make kitties happy with pets and brushings so we don't stress. She has a kind voice.

So Miss Rachel came to meet us on Friday night. She petted us and me, not too much to stress me. She was very calm. Even the boys went up to meet her. She was so surprised how nice and calme they were when not at the vet.

So then on Sunday, mommy and daddy gave us our breakfast...first and second breakfast. They they went out. And later after our naps when we were getting hungry Miss Rachel came. I heard her call mommy and daddy on the phone and tell them she was there. She fed us and then stayed with us for awhile. She brushed me, and the strange little Bub. She took pictures of us. She drank coffee mommy and daddy made. She sat with us and petted me and spoke to us nicely.

    Mommy and Daddy were so happy that we seemed happy and calm when they came back that night. I heard mommy saying that if they go away, they are going to ask if Miss Rachel will come to us to take care of us. I know that mommy wishes she'd stay over, because we were much different than when they are usually away.

I like Miss Rachel alot. She's got cat sense.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Back to the vet tonight...ugh...but I am feeling better, and Mommy and Daddy help a cat that looks like me (kinda)</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/727068</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 06:17:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hi everyone!
Well, I saw the vet last week.  Vet said that I did not look too bad. She said I have  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hi everyone!
Well, I saw the vet last week.  Vet said that I did not look too bad. She said I have pancretitis and put me on a medicine for 5 days, but mommy just gave it to me for 4, because it made me not be hungry or care about food at all. Mommy is going to tell Big Vet. But I haven't thrown up at all, and that is a good thing! And I'm not as cranky and a bit more active!
Big Vet said that as I'm getting older, I may need a different food. She gave mommy one with duck in it, it was a presciption diet, but yucky, it was awful! I didn't like it at all! So mommy tried natural balance which I ate a bit of, but was so so with it...and then spots stew the chicken flavor and  I liked that. 
She's going to see wht the vet says tonight...I wish I didn't have to go, but I know I do. I always make sure to poop in the carrier so then I think maybe it will smell too bad and they'll just take me home, but so far it hasn't worked.

Mommy and Daddy helped a rescue person this week who lost a 'holding home' for 3 cats she had. One of them is pure white with big gold eyes. She was at the vet for a month with a bad neck wound. The lady said she thought someone tried to do something very bad to this kitty. Mommy's tech friend said 'maybe' or it could have been a reaction to a collar and just neglect by whoever had her.

The kitty is very friendly. Mommy said she looks like me, only not long hair and no grey. But she has 'my face'. But she can't, because I got my face right here! 

She is up for adoption with a very, very friendly black and white girl cat, and a very pretty calico cat. The black and white cat is about 2, the calico is about 2, and the white one is maybe not even a year old.

So if anyone in NY is looking for a pure white cat....or a calico or black and white catmommy and daddy have one at their rescue. They are all spayed and tested and got shots.

I will let everyone know how I do at the vet tonight!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Whats a Pancreas anyway?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/726040</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:32:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Apparently I have one, becuase it's making me ouchie. I have to go back to the vet and I wish I didn ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Apparently I have one, becuase it's making me ouchie. I have to go back to the vet and I wish I didn't!
    Smokie was at the vet last night because he's itchy. Vet got my sonogram results and so kindly explained to my pawrents that I have pancretitis and will get another blood test, and then antibiotics. 
    Mommy and daddy are going to make the appointment this week. Sigh.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>An update on me</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/724717</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011 11:58:21 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear All,
I have been feeling better the past few days. I'm back on my subq fluids and some medicin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear All,
I have been feeling better the past few days. I'm back on my subq fluids and some medicine to boost my appitite when needed. Little Vet is back and saw me last week. To our surprise, my thyroid is ok! They are still waiting for my kidney results. I may have to have another sonogram, though...because I hissed when little vet examined my stomach! and then I growled!

    Mommy and daddy will have it done soon, but are giving me time to rest and recoup-mommy and daddy feel I've been through enough for a little bit and have noticed I appear to stress more easily at the vet now, something that was not before. Little vet also told mommy my heart murmur may come from dehydration, so i am back on the fluids along with azodlyl. I'm eating well, and getting brushed. I have lost some weight, which is also why I'll have to have the sonogram. Ah well, what is a cat to do? 

Still, today I'm feeling quite well!

I'm enjoying the sun, and sleeping.

lots of love,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I'm a Diary pick!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/716511</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 27 Mar 2011 07:05:12 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/716511</guid>
		<description>Oh thank you so much Big Harry and all!

   As a cat who has made a move from a house where I slep ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh thank you so much Big Harry and all!

   As a cat who has made a move from a house where I slept with my people-I let them share my bed, to a small apartment where I sleep on my own little cushioned quilt on the sofa, I want to let everyone know how resilliant we are!
   I thank everyone for picking me as a Diary pick! I am a little grey and white slightly longhair kitty who misses the warm weather and gentle breezes. However, at least it is sunny here today!
   Thanks to everyone for their kind thoughts to mommy on heating pads and ideas to make a kitty like me comfortable! I am very happy to know you all!
   Today, I know mommy is going to give me my medicine in a little while. But I also heard her tell daddy that they are going to get something to heat for in the microwave to keep me warm.
   To all my fello 'olde furts' yes, we are only as old as we feel, and some days we feel it more than others. I want to say I love you and appreciate the wonder you have bought to our lives, and your kind support.
   Purring for all of you-with kind head rubs,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Cold days make me cranky sometimes...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/716111</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:42:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Today Mommy has:
made sure I ate,
given me lots of treats,
came out and chased m bad brothers awa ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Today Mommy has:
made sure I ate,
given me lots of treats,
came out and chased m bad brothers away from bullying me-they blocked me so I could not get back to my bed or my litter box-I was just drinking water!
shoved 2 pills down my throat...thanks, Mom!
Last night she and dad did the water under my skin. It feels funny but she brushed me the whole time.

I know Mommy worries. I get the ouchies when the weather turns chill. I miss the Spring, I miss my warm sunbeam.

Mommy will put the smaller screen in the window so we can get air and not so much chill today. Mommy always leaves the window out here a little screened because she beleives we need some fresh air.

I know all you mommies worry and hurt because we get older. And when we're 'old furts' like me, you worry more. I know I'm not the young lady cat I once was. But I eat, I drink, and sometimes I'm not so cranky. I get azodyl for my kidneys, I get cosaquin for my arthritis. 

I want to send out warm nuzzles to Apollos mommy. Apollo's mommy will you tell him that I love him, and I purr for him? That if I could I would lick him well? I wish we had the power to do that my kitty friends! I wish I could heal our humans that we have here, because they love us so. 

I know for all of us here, on Catster, we're lucky, becuase we have human secretaries who take good care of us and love us. And sometimes, maybe, they need to know that as cats, we may show it in different ways, but we do love them very very much...and we will always, what ever side of the Rainbow we're on, never leave them.

Oh, let the warm come back! I miss my sunbeam!

Nuzzles to all,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Spring has Sprung!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715652</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Mar 2011 06:09:36 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715652</guid>
		<description>Hello everyone! Hello Apollo, I hope you're feeling better!
Hello everyone, I hope everyone is well ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello everyone! Hello Apollo, I hope you're feeling better!
Hello everyone, I hope everyone is well!

I just wanted to wish everyone a very happy spring, and send lots of good wishes.

I am laying here and smelling the good smells from outside and enjoying it.

I am having a nice lay in.

I am pampered and loved, and I know it. 

I hope that everyone out there is haivng a great day, and enjoying yourselves!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Today I purr for Apollo</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715537</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Mar 2011 04:42:40 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715537</guid>
		<description>I was reading that he wasn't feeling too well. I want everyone to know that Apollo is so handsome. H ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I was reading that he wasn't feeling too well. I want everyone to know that Apollo is so handsome. He looks like the cat version of John Wayne in 'The Quiet Man' and I find him so good looking.
   I lay on my little blanket and look at his picture. We're worlds away. He's a man cat who obviously is a cat who has roamed the big wide country.
    I am a girl kitty who raised a few litters of kits before coming in from the cold. I know that some of those kits made it inside to be safe. I know some did not, and I wonder where they are now.
   I hear the steam hissing through the pipes, and I wonder if Apollo is laying in his bed, feeling warm. I would snuggle against him if I could, lend him my purrs...because basically, despite fights and spats...we are kind creatures. 
   Apollo is so handsome, and he is one of those cats that only gets better with age! He is so very handsome! But then, there is more than that...it is that he has such a way about him. He doesn't need CGQ (Cat Gentlemans Quarterly) status...because he is all that is good in a mancat.
   I would ask, if any of the other girlcats here would send him good wishes. I know, I live in the moment. When Mommy brushes me and Daddy makes much of me. When I play on the scratching post and stare at the new laser toy. I take my medicines mommy gives me, and I sleep more...though I always enjoyed that after coming in from the cold....how comfortable to be warm and bask in the morning or afternoon sun, to know one has enough to eat!
    But Apollo is kindess, and we want him to know we purr and care. 

Purrrrs, oh handsome one. Gentle nose touches and more.

We love you,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mommy's mixed feelings-Princess listed on Bobbi &amp; The Strays website for adoption</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715476</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:12:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715476</guid>
		<description>We are loving on mommy.
Mommy and Daddy didn't want to do this. But Big Vet had another talk with t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ We are loving on mommy.
Mommy and Daddy didn't want to do this. But Big Vet had another talk with them. She said that she believes that Smokie, who has not 'acted out' since scratching mommy on Tuesday could 'go off' again, and feels that 5 cats in a two room apartment may be the reason. Smokie is FIV+. I am not. Natcat is Not. When she and I tangle, we are old tabbies (well, not really, but we're more matched in age and ability than he)we have a more equal footing. With Smokie, who's bigger and younger, well, lets face it, he could hurt us. That he hut Nat is not in dispute. 
   The decision to place Princess, who did not fight was not an easy one, but Big Vet states we must all look at the 'Big Picture'. Mommy and Daddy love Princess. We don't. It has gotten better-the boys seem to tolerate her. But Big Vet is serious. She told Mommy that if Nat tests FIV+ it could mean that it makes it harder for her with chemo. Mommy is hurting. She blames herself, but I love on her. She must not.. She is a person who has kindness in her..and who loves cats and all creatures. 
    I know that this bothers her...because she gets sad when she looks at Princess. I know she and Daddy are planning on Princess seeing Big Vet for a last shot and an exam. Mommy wants to make sure she is 'ok'. Mommy watches her sleep on the cat tree and cries.
   Mommy told me 'Bella, I've never rehomed anyone-you were all brought in to stay. You're our family.' 
   But Mommy, you did not know that this would happen, and you are not giving Princess to anyone..you are carefully selecting, along with the rescue, people who would be able to offer Priness perhaps a little more than what she has here besides love....Princess is younger than us...and at probably only a year or so old, would like a playmate near her own age, or maybe a person of her own without other cats. She rubs our people alot, and gives them tiny little painless love bites. She is respectful of me. But she tries to chase Ruffy.
    Mommy and Daddy also plan on a physical for the RB. They are concerned about him and his behavior.
    We love our Mommy...and we know it will be alright. And mommy is trying everything she can to make things better...but she feels so guilty over what has happened.
   I am licking her and purring at her now...and looking at daddy who has just come in with chicken.

     For us cats, we live in the moment, and for us, the moment means chicken.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy St. Pats and sweet journey to friends....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715285</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:02:30 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/715285</guid>
		<description>Is fada an b&Atilde;&sup3;thar nach mb&Atilde;&shy;onn casadh ann.
(It is a long road that has no turning.)

Cha d&acirc;€™dh&Atilde; ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Is fada an bĂłthar nach mbĂ­onn casadh ann.
(It is a long road that has no turning.)

Cha dâ€™dhĂąin doras nach dâ€™fhosgail doras.
No door ever closed, but another opened.

I know that Natalie's diary is better known than mine. But I wanted to wish everyone a Happy St. Pats day and bid a hail to those who have journied before us.

While it is sad to see them leave their physical forms, it is a day when humans would, in times of old, raise a glass and stand upon high earth, and pour a libation, and hold glass aloft and salute the passing spirit as it flies free..

We felines, we frish with unseen friends and sleep curled around spirit, for we are the very ambassadors of the Fey.

I do not miss what I can't concieve, for I can still see what others grieve.

I purr for all my human friends who have lost a beloved companion and who miss them. I reach out with velvet paw and let them know we are still here, and there will, yes, always be another with bright eyes to regard you with an ancient wisdom and dancing mirth...for we are, really, Cat.

Today, let your hearts be light. Let the magick of the world, not the pain of it light your way through the day. And above all, cherish all that surrounds you.

I am neither wise, nor wordy, but am contest to lay here, in the sun, purring, feeling the breeze.

And with that self deep inside, I send sweet journey to those who throw kisses...and say 'look to the rainbow'.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Happy Mardi Gras to all..and a special one to us fluff kitties</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/714056</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 8 Mar 2011 04:17:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/714056</guid>
		<description>Just wanted to say that I hope you all enjoy wonderful soft beds, good food, happy times with your p ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Just wanted to say that I hope you all enjoy wonderful soft beds, good food, happy times with your people.

Natalie has gone off to the vet for blood tests, and I'm enjoying laying here, and resting.

Later daddy will give us our first dinner, and then Mommy will come home and feed us again.

But I'm going to enjoy my patch of sun, which will arrive soon and just being a Cat.

Ah, isn't it good? 

Sending purrs out to all...and double purrs to kitties who don't have people of their own.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Elderwise concerns from Felinekind to our humans.</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/713620</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 4 Mar 2011 03:58:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Dear Humans who have feline kind in your care,

I wanted to take this time to thank you. You see,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Dear Humans who have feline kind in your care,

I wanted to take this time to thank you. You see, I have been with Mommy awhile now. I know Mommy and Daddy adore me, and I realize how lucky I am to have good people who think like cats-that is to say they love cats, and believe our wellbeing is important. For me, that means alot. Mommy saved me many years ago from a mean person who was squirting me and my kits with a hose. She was mean, and when I would sit in the window, forever after, I would look down at her and hiss. We KNOW who has a good spirit, and who doesn't. Our nature is such that we always know.
    I wanted to say that you are all very special to have cats life with you. We bestow blessings, we are Fey, we are Magick, we are Blessed. And yes, we know this.
   That said, many cats are not so lucky. And I wanted to bring up something important..it is so very important, dear people, to have something written down in the event that something should happen that prevents you from caring for us, for a plan to be in place for us to be cared for.
    You see, mommy has read and heard of too many stories where cats are abandoned, put out of their homes, or put into places that 'put them down' because when their people have something happen that makes them not able to care for them, of these cats winding up in bad situations. Some are lucky, and very good people come forward and take care of them. Natalie, my sister was found by someone wandering. She had not probably ever been taken to a vet, so I don't know how good her previous person was. But she was loved and cared for in some way, because she was very affectionate. But then, we are forgiving creatures, even if we do not forget.
    I don't know how you would make sure we are cared for in the event that something happens. Perhaps to speak with a close friend, and put away some of that green paper called money, and make sure that goes with us to whoever will care for us. Perhaps seek out a good place that will take care of a kitty in situations like this. Or perhaps speak with a vet and ask what others do in this sort of situation. But if you plan ahead, then things will be set 'just in case'.
    I know this is not a cheerful topic on so lovely a morning, but I thought to say this because we, as cats, are so very vulnurable. There is foster care for children. There is not for us. We are so dependent on you to look out for us...and in turn, be blessed, for the Goodness is Cat is evident in our eyes, don't you think?
    In any case, I bid you a fine good morning, stretch ans close my eyes agin for my morning nap. Life, yes, it is good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mushy outside-cold daddy kisses</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/709730</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Feb 2011 08:08:14 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy went out to start the car, then came in to tell Mommy it was mushy out there. He kissed my gre ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy went out to start the car, then came in to tell Mommy it was mushy out there. He kissed my grey spot on my head, and he was cold!
    Mommy sat beside me, drinking coffee, petting me. I loved it, she and I ....well, she is Mommy, and that is all.

    The boys are in trouble. They are always in some trouble somehow. The little orange grumpycat needs to show them she's not going to take it. But she is ouchie....

So the door is shut now between the other room, and this room. Which means they are out here all day til Daddy comes. Great.
    But they know better than to start with me.
    
Think I'll roll over here and cuddle with Mommys blanket as well as mine. Ah, so nice and warm!

Purrs,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Some excitement here last night...</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/709584</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 1 Feb 2011 09:11:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Daddy came home, and got the little carrier out. I watched him carefully, but thank goodness it was  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Daddy came home, and got the little carrier out. I watched him carefully, but thank goodness it was not for me! What a relief. Then he got the larger one. He put it on the floor and urged Ruffy into it. Ruffy went. He doesn't mind the 'outside' in a carrier. He knows sometihng to eat will eventually be involved, most likely. If he does one thing well, it's eat.

    This morning, he was obviously feeling better, playing with Daddy and rushing up to the counter when Daddy was getting our food. When he meows, it sounds as though he's speaking Human and saying 'Now! Now!'
  
    Ruffy and the little cranky faced orange cat came back with Mommy and Daddy in their carriers. The little orange cranky one-Natalie,-went into the bedroom. I leapt off my seat, and cautiously went in, but she was up on the bed, with that thing they made me wear once long ago around her neck. I looked up at her, and felt sorry for her. She is rude, and hisses and growls, and once I even had to smack her, but I feel care for her. I have had that thing on. It's not fun to wear. 

But the room is quiet today. The Smokie is laying on the rug, and the Ruffy is on the other rug, curled in his happy cat yoga curl. He is smiling.

And I'm back to my soft bed, to look out over them all-and remain First Cat.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Some thoughts from Belle-being the 'First Cat'</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/1059116/diary/Blog_from_the_beasel_weast/709441</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:00:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Bella  My Beautiful Angel ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Hello out there in Catster land.
Many of you are aquinted with Natalie. I was hesitant to write, be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Hello out there in Catster land.
Many of you are aquinted with Natalie. I was hesitant to write, becuase Natalie is both sharp of wit, and a wonderful writer.
    I am simply your Garden Variety Domestic Long Hair Princess.
    I was the first to Catster, along with Ruffy. I am my Mommy's Kitty Girl, and Daddy's Beasel Weast.
    What is a Beasel Weast, you ask?
    A worthwhile question.
    The story goes this way:
    When Mommy got to know me, she admired my sleek and lovely features. She also noted that I could open doors that were not closed properly by sticking my face into where there was a slight gap and pushing. I would do this on occasion, as I did not like being confined to one room.
   She noticed when I did this, I resembled, in her words, a 'weasel'. Now I don't agree with that. I am not, and hever have been one of those elongated creatures that roam the forest. I am Feline, of course.
    But my daddy, when he got to know me and Mommy, made up a song for me. He started the tradition of cat songs, and he sings for me when he brushes me or pets me in the morning:
"Beasel-weast, Beasel-weast, Daddy's little Beasel-weast'. 
    I will admit that I love Daddy. I accepted him right away. He feels good, he has a purr I can't always hear, but I sense his warmth. And he has always been good to me. There are some people who love cats and cats know this. He is one of these people.
    We have not been living where we live very long. I have my own soft bed in the room that the tv is. I have to share the room with the catboys. I wish I had my own room, as where we used to live, but I do have more company here more often with the boys and especially with Mommy and Daddy when they are home. They go away most days for alot of the day, but they come as we start to get hungry again.
    I lay here with the window beside me, and sometimes the sun comes in and shines on my coat. Mommy brushes me at least once a day, and I enjoy it.
   I also enjoy having my meals bought to me, and having mommy or daddy sit here with me. That happened because I nibble and eat slowly, whereas the Grey cat eats fast and then comes to find out whats on other's plates. When mommy noticed him eating mine, she took to feeding me by my bed. She'll sit by me and pet me as I eat.
    Mommy and Daddy are my People. 

Well, I will rest for awhile now...and dream good dreams.

Purrs,
Bella]]></content:encoded>
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