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Purrkins said
Sending Pawsitive thoughts for Rusty will be thinking of You & Mom!Temptations are in order don't you think Rusty
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Thank you! Rusty is having some breakfast now. Then we will head out. (Fingers crossed that the getting into the carrier go smoothly)
Rusty "The Bunnyman" adopted us in 2014. Aug/Sept 2017, back left leg amputated (HSA cancer). He remained cancer free over 900 days. Cancer returned as of emergency visit on day 931. 15 days later, he gained his wings 04/18/2020 due to congestive heart failure. He will always watch over his fellow tripawds and their hoomins with Head Scritches and Sand Paper Kisses.
((((( Bunny man and mama hugs))))) you're going to be fine. Pssst. hey Rusty, they make Delectables Bisque chicken and tuna, Huckles says it ROCKS! Thinking good thoughts, saying a prayer, And standing positive healthy energy your way!!
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry 
All clear! Vet says Rusty is healing great! He is back up to 11.8lbs so obviously *cough* he is eating well. 😊 Dr is fine with that.
Regarding vaccines, none given, at least for now. Both vet and oncologist are ok with going either way for him on this.
Rusty "The Bunnyman" adopted us in 2014. Aug/Sept 2017, back left leg amputated (HSA cancer). He remained cancer free over 900 days. Cancer returned as of emergency visit on day 931. 15 days later, he gained his wings 04/18/2020 due to congestive heart failure. He will always watch over his fellow tripawds and their hoomins with Head Scritches and Sand Paper Kisses.
YAY!!!!! Way to go!!! I am so happy 
Good job guys!!!
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
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Yaaay Rusty that’s the best news!
Celebrations are in order & the Vet said that it’s ok to eat whatever you want buddy! 🐠🦀🐟
YAAAAAAY Purrkins is jealous Rusty he is on limited Rations! 😾
Very happy for you guys! 😽😽
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Purrkins said
👏🏻🙌🏻😻Celebrations are in order & the Vet said that it’s ok to eat whatever you want buddy! 🐠🦀🐟
YAAAAAAY Purrkins is jealous Rusty he is on limited Rations! 😾
Very happy for you guys! 😽😽
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We saw Purrkins on Facebook yesterday! Loved the computer shot. Similar to what Rusty does to me.
The vet did very nicely say he is happy where Rusury is at now. Would not recommend much of an increase in weight. So in other words yes eat whatever he wants keep him happy healthy and healing. We do need to keep an eye to make sure he doesn’t become pleasantly plump. 🤪
Rusty "The Bunnyman" adopted us in 2014. Aug/Sept 2017, back left leg amputated (HSA cancer). He remained cancer free over 900 days. Cancer returned as of emergency visit on day 931. 15 days later, he gained his wings 04/18/2020 due to congestive heart failure. He will always watch over his fellow tripawds and their hoomins with Head Scritches and Sand Paper Kisses.
OHHHH HAPPY HOPPY DAY!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 YAAAAAAAAAY FOR RUSTY BUNNY MAN!! 🙂 🙂
And btw, the photo you m posted earlier of Risty's side of the bed, and the cor er of the bed you and your husband share...PRICELESS!! 🙂
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
reilly95 said
All clear! Vet says Rusty is healing great! He is back up to 11.8lbs so obviously *cough* he is eating well. 😊 Dr is fine with that.
PFffff those Hoooomans worry waaaay tooooo much about about this whole waaaaaate thing! Wait... weight... both of these things I say PFffft to! Blah, blah blah, that’s all these Hoomans do Rusty! How do we get through to them that it’s all in the eyes! The eyes I tell you! Look at our smoochable eyes Rusty! Why do they keep taaaalkimg and taaaaaalking about waiting!
Regarding vaccines, none given, at least for now. Both vet and oncologist are ok with going either way for him on this.
Way to push things through Rusty Bunnyman! They don’t call you the ‘energizer’ bunny for nothin’!
Rots Of Ruvin fromSuper Stu and his Pack
Remember...“live in the moment!“
Just popping in to say Hi and I hope the holiday season is still finding all you and your furbabies recovering well and living life to the fullest! I have seen some of you featured on Facebook via the Tripawd posts. If any of you want to connect there, I am listed under Gina Reilly and my profile pic is King Rusty The BunnyMan.
This whole experience has left Rusty even more loving and cuddly then he was before. This is great because, well, every furparent wants to know their baby loves them. It does get kinda funny and almost, dare I say... frustrating, when I am trying to get other things done like wrapping Christmas presents. This gets a little difficult when the Bunnyman lays in the middle of the paper that you just cut. He has also taken to hanging around while I am rehearsing my holiday music for the choir and solo performances. Sometimes he meeewwwwsss along. I don't know if it is "hey! I like this" or "Momma, please stop" but it is really cute either way.
He is getting around so much better each day. He plays "Mousey" with Daddy multiple times a day, which is a game of stalking and catching a squeaky mouse that is tied to a string. Videos will follow at some point. He also tries to eat the artificial Christmas trees. I have bought the bitter spray to put on the branches. It sometimes works. He is almost compulsive.
Once he starts, it is difficult to move him. Oh, I am one of these people with multiple themed trees so when I move him from one, he shows up under another one.
We have kept the foam mats and rug runners down until further notice as it is a definite help for him. I had changed his litter box on the main floor to a low side/senior pet box and he uses it without any accidents. There is always a ton of litter outside the box because of his digging but we just clean it up. When I went to the basement (partially finished so Dad hangs out down there), I noticed that the litter box down there was being used too. That one actually has high sides, with a med height entrance point. There was no mess around that one. So now I am wondering if I should switch out the one on the main floor to higher sides again? I don't want to mess with what is working for him, but if he is using the other type box anyway...
Other than that, things are status quo in Bunnyman land.
Happy Holidays to all!
Rusty "The Bunnyman" adopted us in 2014. Aug/Sept 2017, back left leg amputated (HSA cancer). He remained cancer free over 900 days. Cancer returned as of emergency visit on day 931. 15 days later, he gained his wings 04/18/2020 due to congestive heart failure. He will always watch over his fellow tripawds and their hoomins with Head Scritches and Sand Paper Kisses.
Sorry for the drop off Gina life! 😖😫
Thanks for the picture that was on facebook that is Purrkins after I shut the laptop!😽 How is this for helping ?
Purrkins helps me in everything I do too I get it;) It’s a huge compliment to you & how Rusty loves you!! Wrapping gifts I shut myself in the bathroom to do that and they paw at the door 🙄HE HE!
As for the litter box do you have a litter mat outside of it? That would help with the litter scatter this is what we use! They come in different sizes what I like about it traps all the litter and just pour it back in. ! I love ours it’s a two part system.
Large Cat Litter Trapper By iPrimio
If Rusty is using both boxes see which one he uses more, if he uses the one more then the other you will know your answer. You can also try the box side by side and see if he prefers one over the other, both ways will ensure you won’t have a issue by letting Rusty decide!
Christmas trees I gave that battle up 6 years ago and have little tabletop trees. Out of reach and no-one is climbing & ingesting and breaking ornaments & tipping over the tree. 🙀🎄 I wish you the best of luck and hope you succeed!😽
“Things are status quo in Bunnyman land”
AS THEY SHOULD BE😻
Hoppy Holidays & Merry Christmas 🎄
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((((Gina))))(((Rusty))))
So nice to see you here! I have been hoping you are all doing well All is good here in Huckleberryland👍 I LOVE that litter catcher Holly, I'm going to check it out.
I devised several boxes for Huck, in the end he is using a regular covered catbox just fine. I placed a more shallow one near the covered one. Huck used the covered one and Oscar ROLLED in the shallow one! He manages getting around well with the throw rugs and has no problem hoppng up on things as long as he has traction
. As far as being cuddly, we may have to work on it, lol
He's pretty feral, dontcha think?? Love and hugs to all, if I don't see you Merry Christmas!! Hope your new year coming is a happy and healthy one!'
Hugs,
Jackie, Bo, Andy, Oscar, Phoebe, and the coolest feral tripawd kitty Huckleberry
All hail King Rusty The BunnyMan!
How lovely to hear from you and how wonderful it is that you are doing so well on your Hoppy three legs!!! You’re sure showing everyone how to do it heh buds?!
And how much fun is it stalking those mouses with Daddy! You are one lucky fella I think! I think the rugs should stay, it gives you the advantage over everypawdy!
Hehehehe catssssss.... Christmas has to be their most mischievous fun time doesn’t it! It wouldn’t be the same wrapping gifts without the kitties. It gives me an excuse for my bad wrapping skills! Just a little tip for all of you out there that are happy just to have neat corners on a wrapped box!
Thanks for hopping in BunnyMan, it’s always so lovely to hear from you! Give your pawrents big hugs from the Allen Clan and sandpaper kisses and lots of ears rubs to you my little precious bundle of Christmas spirit!
Hoppy Christmas to you all and may the new year bring us all good cheer and healthy & Hoppy lives! Thank you Gina, nice update! Cheers to you and Nick.
Lovely to see you too Mr. Purrrrrkins and Miss Holly! Hoping you and your family all the very best! Cuddles to you all! ❌⭕️
And Prince Hucklebery! You look like you are right settled in and ready to move up to “His Lordship” heh?! Good for you buddy! Hoppy Holidays to you and your furry gang and all the best to Mum & Dad!
Hoppy Holidays Everyone! Petra, Paul, Stewie and all of his feline siblings including the new foster child, Ted!
I just love reading abput allmour kitty family and all their wonderfully uniqueness!! 🙂 It's alao fun to read the lengths the hoomans go to to work ways around some of their kitty genius! 🙂
Really glad to hear Rusty BunnyMan is doing so well!
And love the pics of Rusty, Purrkins and Huckleberry! Can't get enough of these guys! 🙂
Love to all
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Purrrrkins said: Christmas trees I gave that battle up 6 years ago and have little tabletop trees. Out of reach and no-one is climbing & ingesting and breaking ornaments & tipping over the tree. 🙀🎄 I wish you the best of luck and hope you succeed!😽
Hehehehe! Here’s a couple of solutions for you Holly! I couldn’t resist the picture when I saw it! Does it not suit Mr. Purrrrkins and Sexy Saxton?! Give those lovely mischievous kittens a cuddle from me please!
Luv Ya!
HOPPY Christmas to you all!
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