Thanks for the updates. My heart is breaking for our dear Phred and I feared the news would not be good. I don't know for how long he has been in hospital, but I was hoping once he got the dialyses started, he would get better.

I'm sure Cinder, Smoke and Heidi are OK at Joan and Pat's place, although they must miss Phred. With Christmas coming up and an allergic visitor, I can see the problem. If only someone could stay in Phred's house with them for these couple of days.

I want to help the dogs too, so if they need to be boarded, we should start sending contributions - but who to? Can anyone discuss this with Pat and Joan? Perhaps we could send to them. Phred might have told them what he wants us to do.

Dear Phred, I'm sending lots of love and positive thoughts that things will take a turn for the better.