Dec 10 2009

Report

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Henrietta got an excellent report card, though she doesn’t play well with others.

Dr. Karen told me that Henrietta is at least 10 years old, but her test results were perfect. She excitedly showed me the results, pointing at things which of course meant nothing to my uneducated eye, and kept saying “I’m amazed!” She tested for low thyroid and anemia in particular, since Henrietta is such a lightweight, but there’s nothing wrong with her at all, other than a broken tooth and a bad ‘tude.

I have to admit that I was a little worried that she’d end up having something horribly wrong with her, or something complicated and expensive, so it was a huge relief. Also the final bill was actually less than the estimate, and when does that ever happen? Merry Christmas indeed!

Though heavily sedated, Henrietta was still pretty darn crabby during the proceedings, and expressed her displeasure. When we got home, she started clawing at the bars of her carrier until I let her out, whereupon she ran to her food bowl, meowing in her harsh, yet muted way. I couldn’t feed her until 5:00 that evening, and the vet said she probably wouldn’t be hungry, but she’s a tough little cookie from the mean streets of Oakland. She chowed down enthusiastically and showed no signs of sedation. I’m pretty sure she’s been through a lot worse than a trip to the vet.

When I first started feeding that little stray cat, I never thought the day would come that she’d sit on my lap and purr (or that she’d turn out to be a girl). We’ve come a long way together, and despite her age, I like to think our adventures are just beginning. It makes me so happy to see her sleeping beside me, safe, warm, and healthy. And she’ll stay that way for the rest of her life. The best really is yet to come.

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5 Responses to “Report”

  1. Caton 10 Dec 2009 at 12:23 pm

    Aww, that so sweet. There’s no way to know what she been through, but at least now she can look forward to rest life. These will definitely be her golden years and I’m sure she knows that.

  2. Joyon 10 Dec 2009 at 3:21 pm

    Such good news…..and for Christmas time too. Dare I ask whether Henrietta had been spayed too??

    So pleased for you both…. how are the other two girls?

    jx

  3. suzyon 10 Dec 2009 at 6:04 pm

    She was either spayed or is too old to have babies. She never got pregnant the two summers I was feeding her outside, thankfully. Having said that, I am a HUGE believer in spaying and neutering all pets.

    The other two are their naughty selves!

  4. Guyon 11 Dec 2009 at 4:28 am

    As I told you before, Henry is a survivor being on the streets and all, she has learned and gone through many tough times, therefore tough cookie. She is resisting some of her new life ventures but your love has conquered her heart, I would say that’s quite a feat, love conquers all.

  5. suzyon 11 Dec 2009 at 11:53 pm

    No-one has ever loved me like Henrietta. You’re right.