Hi Jeff,   
      
   >Not long ago we had a cat "Pandora" pass away. She was almost 17 years old. Sh   
   > had been weak and listless the last couple weeks. Sadly, she jumped up in my   
   > lap to lay down and snuggle. Twenty minutes later passed  away in my lap. :-(   
   > It seemed like she knew it was her time and didn't want to go alone.   
      
   I'm so sorry for your loss of Pandora - I'm sure she was glad to have you   
   there for her 'then'.   
      
   > Acquired a new cat "Cali". Short for Calico which she is. She is/was a  farm   
   >cat. A whole different attitude. Didn't even see her for the first  three days   
   > as she hid. Thankfully she had gotten more friendly and more social. She is   
   > still sensitive to sudden noises and movements. And has a  propensity to chew   
   > on toes. :-) And hasn't learned to use discretion when it comes to the use of   
   >claws. Took her in for shots and she has an upcoming appointment to be spayed.   
   > Been in heat the last week. That poor cat sounds like she is dying.   
      
   Oh yeah, been there with cats that needed spaying :) Hope you enjoy your new   
   kitty :)   
      
   Take care,   
   Janis   
      
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