Thank you very much, kuhio98, for that very generous endorsement. I really appreciate it; didn't want people to think that I'm some sort of weirdo (well, I am - but in a good way )

And thank you so very much, Mary, for the prayers; I've been the recipient of a miracle thru prayer (long story involving Althea), so I know the power.

I spoke with Bonnie, who's the vet tech/office manager at the hospital; she says he's doing fine. He'll be tested tomorrow after he's anethestized for the surgery; she feels he's negative.

Y'all seem to be real animal lovers here, so I'll keep you posted!