I'm so sorry to hear about the losses the last few days. I hope yall can share in some of my good news. Buster is feeling doing so great after the bad bout with the stomach kooties. After hand feedings 4 to 5 times a day for 6 weeks, he has been doing great the last two weeks. He isn't putting on the weight as fast as I expected, but that is probably good. He actually looks a little better this trim. I picked up Treasure from the Vet this weekend. Adrenal surgery completed. She looks so fragile with the long scar and no fur on the belly, but don't tell her. Bouncing as much as ever! Everything seemed to fall into the typical category, except that she had no fur loss prior to surgery. I'm quite happy with my bill, but thought a few people might be interested in seeing it (like I would have been beforehand): Examination 19.50 VT Health profile/electrolytes 43.00 CBC 15.00 Hospitalization 64.00 Anesthesia isoflorane 35.00 Laparotomy 125.00 Histopathology 36.00 Amoxidrops 6.15 Total 343.65 I also got to meet a shelter operator. She was doing her time at the Vet, I suppose in return for shots and stuff. Never thought about doing that before, but makes sense to me. She also said that she is lucky to work with a pet store that actually refers customers to her first. She also gets supplies at cost and all she has to do is take care of sick kits that come in. She had 6 with colds at the time. Also, ECE is in Texas too. She was recently hit with it <sigh>. She also gave me a peek at the calendars! Now I have to get some-they are sooooo cute. Danny Williams [Posted in FML issue 1332]