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my friend is a social worker and week after week, she would see the same black cat around a patient's apartment. she lives in a "project apartment complex" so hundreds of neighbors are there, but no one would claim the cat. so finally, her husband and 2 children went to pick up the cat and bring him home. she told me that she knew he had been a domestic cat, because of his behavior. who would leave this beautiful cat out in the cold new england weather, she asked me.</div>
<div>she brought him to the vet today. he was diagnosed with FIV and feline leukemia. so there's the answer of why he was abandoned.</div>
<div>talk about wanting to "go marlene"! </div>
<div>thank doG, they will care for "panther" until he crosses to the bridge, 2 children who love animals and 2 parents who are in a position to get him any treatment he needs.</div>
<div>is there any wonder why she says he responds so well to them? panther knows he was saved from a cold, lonely winter by some angels. and they are saved by a little guy who "purrs all day."</div>
<div>to make this basset-related, gus is out in the yard for the first time in a week, no rain, but a fresh marrow bone being devoured for dessert.</div>
<div>and then it's time for cuddles.....</div>
<div>susan, loving slave to gus</div>
<div>gus-i don't know what i did to deserve this bone, but i'll take it!<br>
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