Chloe to the Vet for her spaying....

[sasvermont]

The vet was hinting that they may let Chloe (Ms. Loud Mouth) go home tonight - since she seems to not to want to be penned up in a cage! I will call the Vet around 4, to see what they have decided.

She flew through the proceedure, although they put staples in her rather than just stitches.....so she will need another visit to have them removed. The Vet was afraid she would open herself up wide and then we would have to re-stitch etc. Of course she will have an Ecollar when she comes home. No sleep for SAS et al.

[Logan]

I'm glad she did fine, SAS!! You will have your hands full, with that collar, for sure, but hopefully in no time, it will be gone and your energetic little Chloe will be back to normal!!!

[kimlovescats]

What a relief to hear that our Chloe did well with her spay! Poor baby is crying for her Mommy!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad to hear that Chloe's spay surgery went well. I hope she's a good little girl and behaves so her incision heals quickly and completely. Take care.

[slick]

Gosh that's great news that she came through OK. I just knew there wouldn't be a problem. I hope you have the extra treats handy.

[sasvermont]

I called the vet at 4 and they decided that she should stay the night. The meds they gave her knocked her for a loop and she quieted down quite a bit. I will pick her up tonight, around 4:30. That way they will have monitored her potty and eating habits to make sure she is eliminating etc. properly. We all know how important that aspect of health is for our pets!

Last night Juni was looking around for Chloe. Miley had her flag out, celebrating the disappearance of one cat.... (more time for her, with MOM).....and Cinnamon, the rabbit was a bit relieved as well. Once less attack monster to deal with. Although two cats seem to fit in better, I would never consider rehoming Chloe. She is just too sweet and funny - and I love her so. I would rehome anyone of them if something went wrong with the relationships like what happened with Ti. If you look hard enough, you can find the right home, I do believe.

Well, I have a busy weekend ahead and I hope Chloe learns to relax with her Ecollar on.....and all of the attention from Juni...... I bet the other two cats hiss at her when she comes home.... EWwwwwww....the smell!

Thanks again for all of your kind words and support.

SAS

[Pam]

I'm glad all went well, and good luck with the 'home coming' and the E Collar! I love reading your posts because they give such insight into the unique personalities of your little ones; Chloe the cry baby, Juni Rose the adventurous little scamp, and Miley the sensitive and often misunderstood matriarch of the clan! SAS it probably worked out better with the overnight stay for Chloe. Now if she is *vocal* all night long at least you don't have to get up for work tomorrow!

[Barbara]

At least Chloe will appreciate her home. Tigris started purring immediately when he came home from the vet

Hope they all will accept visitors It will be so hard for us not to try and kiss them all the time

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Yeah! I'm so glad Chloe came through with flying colors. Knowing how active Abys are, it's probably best that they kept her overnight. Good luck with the homecoming. I'm sure things will settle back to normal in no time and peace will reign once more at Camp Vermont.

[Vermontcat]

I'm so happy to hear that Chloe did well and that she is back home tonight.

Originally posted by Barbara

Hope they all will accept visitors It will be so hard for us not to try and kiss them all the time

Barbara, speaking from experience I can say that they love visitors.
Juni will be in your face all the time especially if you have some food.
Good luck holding them for kisses though, I found it hard to hold onto Chloe or Juni for more than a few seconds before they ran off to explore and play.
You will have so much fun visiting Camp Vermont!

[sasvermont]

Chloe was ready to leave the vet's. They were ready for her departure as well. Although she was welcomed back any time, they said she built up her anxiety as the day progressed and peaked just as I got there at 4:15. She was howling. Once I let her out of the container, in the car, she was fine. She hates being confined. I will not let her out on the way to the vet, but the ride home is ok with me. She just sits and looks out the windows!

Last night was horrible. I had a five year old child sleeping with me..... (a favor to a friend).....Chloe aka Ms. Lampshade head....Miley and JuniRose. I thought about putting the rabbit in the bed, but she was already settled in for the night. The child kept kicking me, Chloe kept klunking into things and Miley kept hissing. Juni would paw at the Ecollar from time to time. The child slept, I DID NOT.

I have a four hour round trip, trip today and I wonder how many times I will need to pull over for a nap!

Chloe is fine. She hates the collar and isn't very good at negotiating corners or eating with it on. Since she is so soon out of surgery, I dare not take the collar off for fear that she will remove her staples. Other than the collar, she seems fine. She is jumping all over the place......and yet still walking like a drunken sailor with that collar guarding her vision a bit.

Anyway, other than the lack of sleep at my end, things are fine here!

[PayItForward]

That sound one horrible night. I am such a monster if I don't get enough sleep, I need 8 hours sleep a night minimum.

Hope you long drive goes alright today and sending hugs for Chloe may she get used to the collar quickly.

[Pam]

SAS you have done it again! I am sitting here laughing at the vivid description of your evening. No matter what you are going through you always seem to be able to put a comedic spin on it! I really hope that you don't feel too bad today doing all of that driving. I have heard that singing along with the radio helps one stay awake! How's your voice? LOL! It seems that Chloe sailed through the surgery and now hopefully will do just as well with her recovery. Thank you for the laughs again at the mental picture your story conjured up.

[Steffi N]

I am glad Chloe is home and is fine. Wishing you a safe drive and a good sleep tonight.

[Barbara]

Ok, there ARE some good news in your description: Chloe is very ok healthwise

I know how a night feels in which the cats are as night active as can be (well, who doesn't on this board) and Abys are more active than most other cats, so I hope you can manage your mitten excursion well.