Of Ribbons and Rodents

It's been a rough month for our pets ... and our pocketbook. Sad to report that our guinea pig, Angel, is no longer with us. I think she had a pretty long life for a gp, dying, we presume, of old age. Rog found her "asleep" and buried her in the back yard while Ri and I were visiting family. It was sad to come home to and is a notable absence, although we're glad to be "down" to 3 pets at the moment.


Even worse, our beloved cat, Bob, nearly met with his end a couple weeks ago. A ribbon, no kidding, nearly killed him. He "ate" part of it, and his intestines got "scrunched up" on it, blocking him up and damaging his intestinal lining. He had to have surgery and about 4 days of intensive care, racking up quite a bill. He's still not quite back to his old self, but he's definitely making progress. I must say that the vet we use was very kind to us in the followup care after the surgery--even taking Bob to his own home to give him round the clock care. I understand that Bob wouldn't be left alone at his guest's home, but "insisted" on getting in bed with the vet by trying to open the door all night. Good thing he's so sweet! Well, sweet and sassy. That's him in the image above eying Angel (look for the eyes and their reflection on the table in the background!).

Stormy must've been a little worried to have lost Angel, then Bob, then the dog went to a friend's while we left for a weekend trip. Alone for the first time in years! A friend stopped by and checked on her, noting how starved for attention she was.

Well, I'm happy to report that all are well at this house at the moment. In fact, other than being crazier-than-usual busy, things are pretty good. Mariah got a lead part in her school play and has a recital from her voice lessons tomorrow night. I may post some pics/vids of that soon.

At this point, I'm just glad to have most of the dr. and vet appts. over with for a while! Too bad the bills are still "out there lurking"! Upcoming holidays, birthdays, and going to music practices and recitals is a welcome change to all of that! Speaking of which, here's a shout out to all my friends and family with late October and early November birthdays--a ton of ya--not to mention all the new babies!! Hope your November is going well.