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Greetings and Welcome to http://www.crittersgaloreandsomuchmore.blogspot.com/ and also http://www.gardeneroflight.blogspot.com/ From these spaces I want to share my love of animals and Nature and Life in general. So here you will find stories, information, reminiscences, an occasional bit of advice and a recipe or two. Please check them both out!!!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Rest In Peace Little Bit.


   It wasn't until I saw this photo from Friday that I felt like I could post the bad news about Little Bit. She passed away October 20th. Never got strong enough for surgery. It was during the necropsy that they found the bite wound had perforated the bowel. This formed adhesions that created an obstruction. One more thing for the little girl to battle against. She was just so weak when she came to us!  But at least she spent her last days safe, loved and cared for. Medication kept pain at bay. And she was able to slip away to the Rainbow Bridge.     Hence this photo.... you can see the silhouette of a single bird flying across the sunset. I believe it was one of the local hawks.
    Her short stay with us was a blessing. She helped to open hearts and broadened capacities to feel empathy and compassion for little ones like herself. When you find an animal in need, don't turn away. Try your best to help. No matter what the end result is..... that creature will know that they are Cared for. That Kindness and Love is wrapped around them like a soft, comforting blanket. Their Spirit will be strengthened and uplifted..... and so will yours.

Saturday, October 27, 2012

Early Halloween!


Uh oh! The cheetah has spotted the little Scooby Doo fellow!! He tries to hide behind a tree.... but he knows he can't stay there for long.


When he makes a run for it... she begins the chase! Round and round the yard they go!!!

He runs into the house in an attempt to elude the lithe beast! She follows him.....


...and manages to finally catch and subdue her prey!
NOW they can go trick-or-treating!!!


Friday, October 19, 2012

Little Bit Is Hanging In There!


   She might look pretty rough in these photos, but she looks better than when she crawled out looking for help. And the vet techs all say she smells better too!
    They're still trying to get her strong enough so they can do some surgery. She had a blood transfusion a couple of days ago, plus shes being given intravenous fluids/nutrition. Her condition is considered stable. They got her to actually eat a tiny bit the other day, but it was basically a force feeding.   Hey, when I feel terrible.... I don't want to eat either!!!


   All we can do is wait and see. Send some prayers and healing energy. And the rest is up to Little Bit and the Fates.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

More Visitors.

Meet the girls. They've been coming around for a few days now. So sweet! Both young and in heat. A real recipe for disaster. I thought at first that they belonged up the street, but a neighbor said no. Of course he also had a hatchet in one hand and was throwing rocks at the girls with the other.
(And folks ask me why I prefer animals to people!)

I can't take them in because I'm all out of room! Rescue groups are all full. So I just make sure they get some food and water and pray for the best. Sometimes thats all I can do. And that breaks my heart.

Saturday, October 13, 2012

Little Bit the Kitten.

 
   Well Rory is such a beautiful old gal, I couldn't resist posting this photo! Plus she always helped me foster kittens..... so its definitely appropriate to have her "commenting" about yesterday.
    John called after I got home from work and told me there was a small cat dying in their yard. Of course, I went over there to check it out. And after a few calls took the little thing to Dr. McCashion. It was so emaciated! And stunk like rotting tissue. Yep, really bad! There is an abcessed bite wound on its abdomen, and that had burst. Covering a good part of the cat in putrid fluids. There were flies all around it. Poor little thing!
    At the vet's office we found out its a GIRL! Approximately 5 1/2 months old. Only weighing in at 2 pounds.... thats way too little! Tests came back negative. And now we just wait and see.   She survived the night. Thats a good start. And when I went in this morning with Enya, they were working on her. So I wasn't able to get a photo to show everyone. She is a grey and black tabby. Really very cute. Something about her reminds me of Mama Kitty. Hmm, one leaves....  another comes. You have to wonder how the Universe works sometimes. But then again, its better to just Trust and Flow along with it!
    So, Prayers and Good Healing Energy for Little Bit please!   Maybe she is a Little Bit of Heaven come to stay awhile.
   

Monday, October 8, 2012

Blossom Update.


      "Wow! What an awesome afternoon I had! First I had to go to a vet appointment so that Doc could look at this lump on my back. Mama was real worried about it. When we get out to the car to leave, it started to thunder and lightning and rain. I was nervous the whole trip! And to be honest about it, those windshield wiper thingies kinda' creep me out!"


   "Anyway, we got inside without getting too wet. Then I had to get on the scale! But heck, I've lost a couple of pounds. So the new food and less treats must be working after all!!! (Little did I know I was going to get to blow my diet!)
   Doc says shes pretty sure the lump is a histiocycoma. Don't ask me to spell that again.   We'll give it a few more weeks and see how it progresses.
   Then came the BEST PART of my whole day..... heck, my WHOLE WEEK!!! Maybe my whole month!!! And I have Uncle John to thank for telling Mama to do this. That it would help me get over being so nervous about going to see the doctor.....
   THANK YOU UNCLE JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You see, on the way home we went through the Wendy's drive thru window, and Mama got me a Junior Bacon Cheeseburger!! Just for me! WHOOOOO HOOOOOO! And then,we sat in the parking lot and ate together. Just the two of us!!! No other dogs... or cats... around. It was AWESOME!
    And Mama said she was so proud of me! First, that I traveled so well today, especially considering all the bad weather. I was pretty calm under the circumstances, and quiet. And that I ate my burger like a real lady! She broke off little bites and I took them gently. Never making a fuss or being grabby. None of the other dogs do that! Even Rory gets a little demanding. And Jacob.... well, I won't describe how he acts. Its just plain awful! He was never taught any manners before he came here.
    I hope Mama and I get to do this more often. But without the doctor visit!"