Back from the vet.

Back from the vet.

Beyonce had her shots so she's good until next year.  I brought her home and took her into Shadow's room (where she likes to hide lately), got her out of the carrier, and cuddled her.  She didn't freeze and drool this time - she purred.  She fucking purred!  😃  Yay for that!  When I let her go she stayed for a second and then went and got into her cage.  Whatever makes her happy is fine with me.  🙂  I am happy with her progress.

Scar (Laurel's kitten that is here for now) still has runny poo so he was tested for Coccidia.  He was negative, but he's got some pills to firm up his poo.  He also got shots.  He is doing much better than the first visit.  He had worms and some sort of cold.  He is a little love bug, but he demonstrated his water-pooping skills in the carrier for me on the way home.  YUCK.  LOL

Precious' big lump is just a cyst.  Maybe the same one from before, Nancy?  Does it look like it's in the same spot?  The vet said that it's nothing to worry about and that it doesn't hurt her.  He was touching on it and she didn't complain.  She sleeps on it so I guess it really doesn't bother her.  He said he could drain it (which I kind of wanted to see him do), but he said that it would just come back so I figured it would just be nicer to not put her through that.  The only real way to be rid of it for good would be surgery, but that seems extreme for something that isn't causing harm.  I don't really care what she looks like as long as she feels ok.  When her hair grows back in, it won't be noticeable anyway.

And finally, Chupa.  She's estimated to be about a year old.  You were right, Jennifer - she does have leftover puppy teeth still.  🙂  She was surprisingly negative for intestinal parasites, but the vet said that she does look anemic and he's worried about her skin.  She's got some crusty patches and her hair is very thin.  She's not scratching or anything, though.  She got a parvo vaccination and a big jar of vitamins.  He said just to keep her fed and that he wants to see her back in a few weeks.  She doesn't even weigh 5 lbs.

Chupa has gotten to where she is excited to see me (probably because I'm always bringing her chicken or ham or pepperoni or whatever, but I'll take it.  LOL)  She whines for me and she kind of "hugs" me sometimes.  She is too sweet.  I don't know where she came from or how she ended up where she did, but she's a little doll.  Once she's all healthy she will need a home.  Of course I like her, but I have a house-full.  No more forever dogs for me right now.  I am pushing my luck by bringing in another foster, but she's so tiny that she doesn't count.  😉  I haven't put her in with my dogs - she's with the cats for right now.  She might stay with the cats.  Nappy would crush her if she stepped on her and she never looks where she's going... she runs into my ass daily so I know this to be a completely legit worry.  😳

Anyway... off to get a shower, I think.  I feel a bit grody after hauling all those creatures around.  🙂

Chupa is in much higher spirits this morning.

Chupa is in much higher spirits this morning.  I was greeted with a wagging tail and puppy kisses.  I think she knows that she will never suffer and starve again, as long as I have any say about it.  ❤

Animal Stuff:

Animal Stuff:

I got home and Precious was in my chair!  I was under the impression that she couldn't jump.  I guess she can if she really wants to.  🙂

Beyonce seems to really like Shadow's room.  She's got this spot between the bed and the wall that she seems to enjoy wedging herself into.  It's really kind of funny.  But hey, whatever floats her boat.  LOL

And finally, I'm sure the update you've all been waiting for:  Chupa.  I am happy to report that I was greeted with a wagging tail.  🙂  I think that being able to rest, and have food and water when she needed it must have done her some good.  I gave her some chicken, and she nipped my finger the first time.  I think she was just so excited about it, and I can't blame her.  But after that, she settled down, and even sat before I gave it to her.  I didn't tell her to, she just did.  She might be someone's lost baby.  I am still not sure about her age - I don't want to get too personal just yet, just in case she's not that ok with me.

When I went over to that house with my can of wet cat food this morning, she growled.  When I sat down and opened the can, she wagged a little for me then.  I sat the can down, and she came over and started eating.  It was sliding, and she was pushing it closer and closer to me trying to get the food out.  She's smart - she grabbed it with her teeth a couple of times and pulled it back.  I took those photos and talked to her a little bit, but I mostly sat still and quiet.  By the time she was done eating, she was close to me.  I let her sniff my hand, and she didn't flinch or growl, so I petted down her back.  I could feel all of her bones.  🙁  But anyway, she let me pet her.  She was kind of parallel to my thigh at that point, so after I petted her a few times, I just scooped her up and headed home.  She didn't protest, so I think she realized I was a friend at that point.  Poor little thing.  ❤

Aw, man!

Aw, man!  I just got an email that a few of the stamping plates I was really looking forward to are in stock.  I reserved them so that I would be notified when they came in.  I now have THREE DAYS to purchase them or they will be sold.  What a bummer.  I'm afraid that I am gonna have too many vet bills this weekend to get them.  🙁

Oh well.  It's just stuff.  I will try to get them later.  I just can't believe the timing!  LOL

Got her!

Yum, cat food.

Don't judge me. It was the stinkiest, easy to open thing I had on hand.

Chupa is resting now with some blankets, food and water. I've definitely gotta get to the vet this weekend.

The skinny little chupacabra. Of course, when I was heading to work, she was out there.

And no, she doesn't look as weird as I remembered. Must have been that crazy ass scream.

Just went and looked for the little chupacabra.

Just went and looked for the little chupacabra.  While I didn't find him, I did find this.  It's nice to know that someone else in my neighborhood cares.  I wonder who did that?  I am going to leave a note, I think.  That just made my day.  🙂

Got up this morning and...

Got up this morning and Beyonce was back in her cage.  That is definitely her safe place.  I think I will continue to leave it open so she can come out and explore at will.  At least there is a place in this house that she feels comfortable.

When I tried to pet her she ducked and looked panick-y for a moment.  I wonder if she thought I was mad at her?  Or maybe I just moved too fast, but I don't think so.  I let her sniff me and then slowly came at her again, and the 2nd time she seemed excited about the loving.

She's so weird.  LOL  I like her.