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Attilatheblond

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11. Nickname a dear friend gave me decades ago

Reply to JMCKUSICK (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 10:26 AM

19 hrs ago

He was one of the few who believed in my 'potential'

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Cuddles update as of 245pm CST [View all] JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago OP

Thoughts are with you & Cuddles catrose 20 hrs ago #1

Thank you Catrose JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #4

Poor Cuddles. Hoping for the best question everything 20 hrs ago #2

Thank you Question everything JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #3

Strenth and healing to Cuddles Attilatheblond 20 hrs ago #5

Thank you Atillatheblond, JMCKUSICK 20 hrs ago #7

Nickname a dear friend gave me decades ago Attilatheblond 19 hrs ago #11

Healing Thoughts and hopes for you EverHopeful 20 hrs ago #6

Well, Cuddles is almost four, so he has that to his advantage. JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #9

Once he is recovered, can you keep him indoors for safety? SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #29

He's been an outsider all his life, JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #32

Sounds like that works well for him SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #33

Yes, they're keeping him overnight. JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #34

Oh, my dear friend, vibes that the hydartion thing may be the answer. niyad 19 hrs ago #8

Thank you Niyad,. from your lips to Gods ear JMCKUSICK 19 hrs ago #10

Please have him checked for Bobcat fever. It took my sweet sinkingfeeling 19 hrs ago #12

I've never heard of Bobcat Disease. Is it regional? SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #28

Don't think it is. Carried by ticks and without almost immediate treatment will kill a domestic cat within days. Mellie sinkingfeeling 16 hrs ago #35

Damned ticks! 🤬 SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #36

I'm so sorry Sinkingfeeling, you are describing what I'm going through almost to a tee. I called the vet after reading t JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #41

Keeping good thoughts for both you and Cuddles today. Diamond_Dog 19 hrs ago #13

Thank you Diamond_Dog, JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #18

Oh John, I will continue to keep Cuddles and you in my prayers. debm55 19 hrs ago #14

Thank you Debbie I'm so very grateful to you. JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #19

I sure hope the fluids set him right, John SheltieLover 18 hrs ago #15

Thank you SheltieLover, I just hope JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #20

I really hope this is just a temp bump in the road for him. SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #25

Thank you SheltieLover, me too. JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #30

Sending healing vibes to Cuddles MustLoveBeagles 18 hrs ago #16

Thank you for both MustLoveBeagles. JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #21

Let's hope the hydration helps. Four years old seems Polly Hennessey 17 hrs ago #17

Oh very much yes we do, and as I start bawling, JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #23

... SheltieLover 17 hrs ago #27

Thank you SheltieLover. JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #42

Sending Love and Healing Vibes Cuddles' Way. NEOH 17 hrs ago #22

Thank you NEOH, I really appreciate that. JMCKUSICK 17 hrs ago #24

All the best for you & cuddles. irisblue 17 hrs ago #26

Thank you Irisblue JMCKUSICK 16 hrs ago #31

Dear John, I'm hoping for the best possible outcome MIButterfly 16 hrs ago #37

Thank you MIButterfly, Of course I will. JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #43

Adding my wishes/hopes for some favorable news from your vet. 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #38

Absolutely 3Catwoman3, JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #44

No blockage is good. Figarosmom 15 hrs ago #39

He'll be at the Vet overnight, so I'll know much more by morning. JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #45

Oh, John, I am so very sorry to hear this. Continuing vibes that there may niyad 12 hrs ago #40

And I surely believe in miracles Niyad, as you surely know by now. JMCKUSICK 12 hrs ago #46