I was right! The vet started Marcie on Thiamine treatments as well as a tiny amount of insulin. She's going to have to stay there for about three more days. If it's what we think it is, then she probably has Thiamine Deficiency as a result of the diabetes, which causes the Cervical Ventroflexion (man! try to remember how to pronounce that! It took me many tries...heheh). So yeah...that's where we're at right now.

I guess that's good news as I have not heard from the vet yet. I just thought I'd post a picture I took of Marcie at the vet. Sorry for the cell phone quality. She's giving me that look of...WHY?! Just keep sending prayers and positive thoughts for a speedy recovery!!

I talked with the vet today to determine what's going on and what kind of treatment we're looking at for Marcie. He determined that she may have signs of Cervical Ventroflexion. I'm not sure but I think the doctor suggested the Thiamine treatment. He ordered the medicine and it should get there by tomorrow (crosses fingers and toes). He asked if I'd rather take her to an internist that has the medication readily available but I just decided to keep her there. Why bring her all the way to a new place again?

So that's what's happening with my girl at the moment. It's a much better prognosis than the possible explosion in the head or a blood clot in the artery like the doctor originally envisioned. I guess he had to go over all the possiblities.

The emergency hospital did a battery of tests from kidney function to heart function. There were some normal outcomes and some not so normal (but that was expected with the diabetes). But still it was inconclusive as to why she went limp. They also took x-rays because they heard a minor heart gallop. He also thinks it could either be an embolism in the brain or the neck. But she seems so alert in the brain and that really puzzles me. I will find out more tomorrow. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.

I'm in the process of updating some other stuff (i.e. local pet services and such), but as of this moment that is just going to have to wait. This morning I woke up at about 2 a.m. to Marcie meowing incessantly as she was slumped over on my bed. When I'd pick her up and try to stand her up she'd slump over like a ragdoll. She could barely walk. So my husband and I immediately drove her to the emergency hospital. They're not sure if it's the diabetes or her kidneys or what. Please pray that everything will be okay. She was totally fine last night. I cannot stand the thought of losing her. She is virtually my baby!!!

And it's definitely a good thing in the case of Simone kitty! Yes that's what I dubbed her (though Sandra named her Simone). Not sure if the guy that adopted her will change it or not...heheh! I'm just so glad that she has a home. I really hope that she's happy there and I hope the guy keeps in touch. She now lives in a Hollywood apartment with a single guy! Sandra posted a craigslist ad and he responded.

Good luck in your new home Simone Kitty!! I'm actually tearing up because I'll miss her. She's very sweet! The last I heard was she was hiding in his closet. Hope she gets acclimated fast to her new abode!

According to this picture, even airport security cannot be trusted and must be sniffed out!!

Anthony Stipelcovich loads up his cats at his home in Arabi, La. in preparation for Hurricane Gustav. Gay/AP
I was away this weekend so I didn't get the chance to update much. Lots of things happening on my end as you know. Some good things have happened regarding pet adoptions, but that's for another post. Last night we were watching updates on Hurricane Gustav, and I couldn't help but notice the difference in evacuation efforts to that of Katrina. I'm just so glad that people have been allowed to either bring their pets with them or arrange for separate rescue rather than leave them there. That was one thing that really got to me during Katrina. Though it still bothers me that something like the horrible mishandling of Katrina had to happen for people and governments to shape up. Pets are family! They are not just pieces of furniture that you should leave behind.

And second of all...I'm so glad that the storm is not as severe as originally thought although the gulf coast isn't completely out of the woods yet. That is definitely something to be thankful for.

Here's a wonderful article by Stephanie Gaskell of the New York Daily News.

Got this email from a very reliable source. Five puppies were dumped dumped in their neighborhood. There seem to be two are black labs and three are blonde/yellow labs.

Here's the email:

They're FREE

Please help find these babies find homes. If you can't take one, *please forward to anyone who may be interested*. We found these FIVE lab pups in our neighborhood this morning. Apparently, someone dumped them. We think they are 6-8 weeks old. Attached are a few pictures. Really need to find a home we are leaving to go out of town on Saturday. Just let me know if anyone is interested.

Lauren......
714-943-0905 or lverity@oakley.com

They may be in Orange county, but Hey!! if you can help these dogs, then why not drive down there and check them out!!

More photos on next page

I was finally able to get some photos of the lost mother cat. Her name is Pee Wee although she does not have a collar. These aren't the greatest photos in the world but it gives you an idea of what she looks like. If you live or work anywhere near Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Northridge, or any other nearby areas and you see or find a cat that looks like her, Please let me know. You can reply to this post, email me here or call the number on the craigslist ad. CLICK HERE to read the ad.