Hi Suzanne,

I thought you would like to hear how Angel's Vet visit went. 

I took all the cats to the Vet's office last Friday.  Russ had the day off so he was able to help me carry everyone in.  I took Winston just to get a micro-chip.   In the lobby before I even got checked in I saw the Vet Oncologist who did Daffy's radiation treatment.  She loves to see my babies.  Dr. Looper formed such a deep bond with Daffy and I during his treatment that she feels like an "Aunt" to my cats.  She raved over Winston (this is the first time she has seen him) and commented on how big he was for his age!  She just loves Angel, the first time she saw Angel was when I took her to the Vet right after I got back from picking her up from you.  She accused me of spreading "kitten fever" that day!  ;-)  She says Angel grew up just too cute and sweet for her own good.  :-) 

Every time I take Angel to the Vet's everyone flips over her and has so many questions.  I had to put her carrier on the lobby desk so all the staff could look her over!  I bought a pretty pink carrier that is screened so that people can look but not touch.  :-)  I got tired of other people visiting the Vet sticking their fingers in her cage tying to touch her ears!   I need to get one for Winston when I see how big he'll be full sized, of course it won't be pink!  For now he is using a larger size carrier of the same type you sent him in.

When we got settled in a treatment room the tech was so excited she was working that day.  She remembers seeing Angel from when she was a tiny kitten too.  When she took Angel to weigh her she hugged her and smiled, I wish I had taken my camera.   Angel's official weight... 9.4 lbs.  I took a fecal sample and it was negative.  Angel got her Rabies one year and FVRCP.  She also got a micro-chip. 

The Vet we saw this time had not seen Angel before, our regular Vet was not available Friday.  As Dr. Priebe and the tech gave Angel her check-up they kept commenting on all her attributes!  They were saying things like "look at those adorable ears," "isn't her tail thick and lush," "she has the softest fur," and "she is so sweet, she just sits here so good," I was such a proud mama!!  :-)  Dr. Priebe showed me how to "brush" Angel and Winston's teeth using gauze and rubbing under their lips.  I am going to try and keep their teeth clean.  They are not having problems, she just wants me to do preventative care.  She also had me get Micellar solution to use on Angel's ear for maintenance.  I keep an eye on her ears and remove any excess wax.  I should not have to worry about cleaning them too often, I think it will be a monthly thing.  Her ears were in good shape, only a small amount of wax in one ear canal.  :-)  I do my best! 

Winston weighed in at 12.7 lbs!  Since he only got chipped he did not get as much attention, but there was a lot of comments about his gorgeous fur and his size.  :-)  We were all joking and guessing his weight when he is full grown.  I told them I was going to have to train him to walk in on a leash because I am beginning to doubt I'll be able to lift a 30 lb cat!  ;-)  When I buy him a new carrier I hope to find one with wheels!  :-)

Sadly not all our news was good.  Poor Dandy has lost another pound.  I was pretty sure he was looking thinner.  I struggle to get him to eat and I know it is a matter of time before I have to say goodbye to him.  We are trying a combination anti-biotic treatment and he may go on Prednisone.  We are waiting to see how he does on the anti-biotics.  When he first got sick they did ultrasounds, biopsies and blood work.  After about six months and three or four rounds of tests on poor Dandy it was suggested I take him to an Internal Specialist.  I decided to call and get another opinion.  My regular Vet Dr. Hemken (who had been out of town at the beginning of Dandy's problems so I was seeing a different Vet) suggested we check his cobolamime level.  I have been giving Dandy his B-12 shots since.  Dr. Priebe suggested doing an endo-scope and possibly exploratory surgery.  She explained it all very well and if I had been given this option a year and a half ago I might have tried it.  But now Dandy is 11 and has picked up so many more problems that I don't think it is fair to do anything invasive to him.  Besides the pancreatitis he likely has inflammatory bowel disease and he has chronic sinusitis.  We found out from his urinalysis he may also be developing kidney disease.  He had very dilute urine.  :-(  I am trying to make whatever time he has happy and comfortable.  As you know my cats are my #1 priority!  Poor Russ!  ;-)  You know Russ gets spoiled too. 

I hope I never have a situation where my cats need those micro-chips, but better safe than sorry.  It was mentioned that if someone found them I better hope they were a good Samaritan and took them somewhere to be checked for the chips!  I guess they felt like my cats are so sweet and cute some people would just keep them.  It is a horrible thought, yet it is a compliment as well.  I know Angel and Winston are irresistible!!

I hope you had a nice trip and got some well deserved rest!  Take care!!

Kim

Hi Suzanne,

I will put together something and put in the subject line "testimonial."  If I think of any pictures that would go with a particular story I'll let you know.  :-)  I might send one of Dandy licking Angel's ears, I think that would be a good one to show how easily they blend into existing situations.

I have considered getting Winston a lion cut, he is perfect for it.  We have hesitated because we are enjoying watching the fur grow with him!  I swear he gets new layers to it all the time.  His tail is HUGE.  I keep trying to remember to get a picture with his tail over a tape measure, it would be an eye opener.  ;-) 

It will be interesting to see how big Winston ends up, wow, four years he has a long way to go.  He may end up in the record book and he won't be fat!  I'll have to get him a carrier with wheels!  Russ and I have joked that he is really a Maine Coon in disguise!  I love how he is maturing, we considered naming him Leo, that would have been a good fit.  He is going to be lion sized.  He is so nice to hold and hug, he is a good cuddler too, I think it is just too warm for him now.  If I get him shaved he would probably spend more time cuddling.

As for the kittens, you may be having a bumper crop of se's, but they have been gorgeous.  I love those silver tabbies.  You have had some really great looking Brits too.  I love cats, all shapes and sizes.  Just remember I am not in a hurry.  I want one that will fit in and be like Winston, a cuddler and social.  I know you will recognize the perfect kitten when it arrives. 

 You saw in Winston the perfect qualities and I could not be happier! 

 I love my Angel too, she is becoming more open all the time.  I just don't think she will ever be a cat I can hold or pick up, at least not for any length of time!  She will come to me occasionally when I am sitting at the kitchen table and I can put her in my lap.  She will sometimes stay and I can scratch her cheeks and ears as well as along her spine.  She really enjoys it, but only for a short time.  I am extremely happy when she graces me with her presence!  :-) 

Thanks again, Kim
 

Hi Suzanne,

I was looking at your Folds website the other day and reading testimonials, I saw a couple of emails I sent you there.  I noticed you didn't have any recent pictures with them.  I now realize you could not add any of the recent pictures I sent because I did not send them as jpg files. 

I have 24 of my favorite pictures of Angel and Winston for you.  I figure you can decide which ones would work best for the website.  I'll send them in 4 batches, I know 24 is a lot! 

I hope you like these pictures!  I want to show off your beautiful cats and how well they fit into our home.  :-)  I sent these emails to myself first to make sure I attached the pictures correctly. 

 Also if you would like another update to add with the pictures let me know and I'll write something up for you.

Kim
 

Hi Suzanne,

I am so glad you think Angel is so pretty, we do too!  I did not realize the breed standard, I saw a show called Cats 101, and I think Angel is perfect.  I didn't know the full cheeks were a Scottish Fold trait.  I love those cheeks!  She is such a little lady, very dainty and sweet.  She is learning to play, Winston has really helped her.  She never could seem to get into playtime before, now she tackles the feather toy and takes off running!  It is very cute.  :-)

As for Winston and the fur... he has the most amazing fur and it keeps getting fuller!  His tail seems to grow in proportion to his size.  It gets fluffier and rounder all the time!  When he runs his fur flounces like the Fancy Feast cat!  It is so cool.  I saw a breeder tip that said to teach long haired cats to drink from a small animal water bottle.  I bought one the other day, now to figure out how to mount it somewhere and teach all the cats to use it!  I think that would really help Winston with his ruff, it gets wet and then stuff sticks to it.  He really does try to keep it clean.  He is past due for a bath, finally it is getting warm here and that should help, I won't have to worry as much about him getting  cold.

I hope you have a great day too! 

Kim :-)