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Sorry I’ve been so out of touch. Thank you for thinking of me and checking in. I meant to let you know I would be unable to make the August zoom meeting as I was doing last minute vacation preparations, as I left the next day for twice two weeks to visit family in NH. I was also very worried about whether or not I’d be able to get one of my two new boys into the carrier to bring to NH with me. Thankfully all worked out and the 4 of us made it safely to NH and back again. I fulfilled my promises that I made to both Spirit and Autumn Ranger. On August 4, I welcomed two bonded 9 year old declawed boys, Oliver and Sebastian. I chose to keep their given names since they were older boys and I didn’t want to confuse them. They ended up back in the shelter after their human had to enter a nursing home. Oliver is a very out going and friendly and is nicknamed by me, Mr. Pudge, as he weighs in at 17 1bs. We’re trying to work on loosing some weight but time will tell. His bonded companion Sebastian weighs in at a little over 9 lbs and is a very shy timid boy. He has spent the majority of his time since coming to live with me in hiding although he has come out a few times on his own and I regularly talk to him and attempt to pet him when possible. I did discover he’s very partial to butt scratches. Saraya, my sweet, sassy, spit and vinegar, full of attitude 16 year old, whom I’ve had for 15 3/4 years is doing quite well for a senior. At her annual vet check on 7/21 she was doing quite well for her age. She shows some minor decline in the kidneys but my vet said it’s nothing to be concerned with yet. I have started her on Kidney diet food, in order to hopefully 🙏🏻 slow down any further progression. However I’m just thankful to have had her in my life these past 15 plus years and cherish every additional day, week, month, year, I have with her. I will be unable to attend any of the zoom support groups until November or December as I brought my mom back with me from NH for two months and she doesn’t get all this electronic stuff or zoom meetings and what not but I will try to check in and support the many group members in need when possible. I’d post pictures of Autumn Ranger and of my new boys Oliver and Sebastian but when I last tried after posting of Autumn Ranger’s passings the photos wouldn’t post. Perhaps you could let me know how to post photos. I noticed from reading the comments I wasn’t the only one Witt this challenge.
Peace and prayers to all,
Suzanne
Regarding the photos: we’re researching and believe the issue is with iPhones, and how Apple formats and saves the photos with one of the latest updates. Currently, it isn’t compatible with WordPress (and the wider internet) by default. It might take some time until there is widespread support for the new format. I know this isn’t ideal, but you can save photos as JPG files (the standard photo format) and the upload will work. Let us know if it doesn’t.
Oliver (Mr. Pudge) and Sebastian sound great and I hope you can get their photos up. 17 pounds is BIG and when I was taking care of Boots, he was 15 lbs. but wasn’t fat – just, “Pudgy” :-). Sebastian will come around. Poor things, they don’t know what happened to their person, and will become accustomed to you and their new environment. And hey, nothing wrong with butt scratches! You are very kind and generous to open your home and heart again. Spirit and Autumn Ranger are happy for you all. Thank you for the kind words of support you share. We know it means so much, and look forward to hearing more from you. Happy petting!! Toni