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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Rescue & Rehoming General => Topic started by: SamMewl on June 07, 2012, 10:51:47 AM
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Along with all the kittens we get from eejits that haven't neutered their cats we often get some coming in that have been dumped. we had two very special little mites come in the past week.
Jubilee
Found in a trolley park in a local supermarket on Jubilee bank holiday. this little black kitten is a super friendly little thing. currently very ill with servere diarrhoea. We hope she makes it. Thats her in the picture.
Tenzing
A family saw an open cardborad box on the side of the road. in it were two kittens. One jumped out but the second one didn't. He couldn't. they brought the box straight to us and the poorliest scap was curled up inside. After a day baking in the sun and one very swollen eye, he looked terrible, as soon as I saw him I didn't think he would make it through the day. His front paws all floppy and twisted. He started eating and after treatment to his eye we investigated his paws. the were deformed - he probably has radial hypoplasia (which makes him a squitten). As soon as he is strong enough we will be taking him to orthopaedic vet so see what we can do for him. Our founder called him Tenzing as he has a mountain to climb :) Not that he seems to be phased at all. This is him captured in a video facing off the house resident Rocky.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgdd91CtrME&feature=youtu.be (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lgdd91CtrME&feature=youtu.be)
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Sending lots of positive vibes for Jubilee and Tenzing. Hope they both make good progress.
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That Tenzing's a spirited little thing,sending him lotsss of good vibes.I do wonder about "people",i suggested some one got the 2 males that she was getting rid,to get them neutered.She replied that the ones that had them,might want kittens!she implied i was a time waster!!
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Awwww Tenzing is just the cutest and doesn't let it stop him at all. Hope they both do well.
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Aw bless the pair of them, but isn't Tenzing a right little Rufty Tufty? For all his disability it doesn't stop him trying - loved the video of him stalking Rocky. What a shining little spirit. I do hope that he can get some help, but that if it isn't possible, that he can find a home where he can live and be loved and have a fantastic quality of life insofar as he sets the rules on his limitations. :Luv:
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If we were closer I would take them both in a heartbeat to be Clan kittens ours have issues, ailments, bit missing, bits broken but all have blossomed under our care and even Lennox whi is about 15 months old a written off feral with his Mum Annie and the nasty Miss maddison 3 legged feral are coming out of their shells in fact lennox now gives kisses and I can pick him up and tickle his tummy not bad for 5 months hard work
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tenzing :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: oh lord what a cutie :Luv2:
I swear i cannot understand people who dump cats in boxes in random places :censored:
at least drop them at a rescue where they have a chance , some people are so evil >:(
I do hope they all get homed as these little mites so deserve some love after all that they have suffered.
well done you for caring :hug:
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Two little angels :Luv2: Some people are just wicked, how anyone could dump these poor defenceless little things is beyond me :( Did the kitten that jupmed out of the box ever get found? Hope so :shy:
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The other kitten was caught and given to a passerby who said she wanted to look after him/her. The family searched the area for any other kittens which might have jumped out which is why they attracted the attention of someone else. Hopefully the kitten is alright.
Yes isn't tensing a star! he is not going to let anything hold him back. ;D
we scrimp on everything here except vet bills so we will do everything we can for Tensing. Probably we will try and straighten his legs once he is fully grown, just so he can be bobbling about on his pdds rather than his wrists which are already a little sore as he wont stop moving about! in the meantime we will get him an indoor home with carpets and an understanding owner. this shouldn't be too hard seeing how great he is.
Jubilee is a little better too, although she didn't appreciate having her rear end washed (she rather enjoyed the hairdryer though).
Thank you kittensmittens :)
..and a photo of Tensing pausing for a cuddle
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He is such a little poppet. Makes me feel so aggrieved at whoever dumped them. >:(
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Bit missed on my post (this was in ref.to a post on ***tree)
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Pleased to hear that Jubilee is picking up :) Also pleased to hear that the other kitten was found (and hopefully being looked after by a kind person :) ).
we scrimp on everything here except vet bills so we will do everything we can for Tensing. Probably we will try and straighten his legs once he is fully grown, just so he can be bobbling about on his pdds rather than his wrists which are already a little sore as he wont stop moving about! in the meantime we will get him an indoor home with carpets and an understanding owner. this shouldn't be too hard seeing how great he is.
Have you heard of Noel Fitzpatrick, the Bionic Vet?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10404251
http://www.fitzpatrickreferrals.co.uk/
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Thank-you Tiggy's mum - fitzpatricks website didn't have anything about radial hypoplasia specifically but they do seem like the experts. i will at least contact them and see what they say. we have had some offers from our supporters to help with the paying of his treatment so we will do what we can.
to Liz - good work! we have a feral mum here at the moment and it felt like such an achievement yesterday when she blinked and yawned at me! She has let me handle her kittens too which is great. i wish i had more time to spend with the occasional feral we get in because masses of time is what they need.
Aw bless the pair of them, but isn't Tenzing a right little Rufty Tufty? For all his disability it doesn't stop him trying - loved the video of him stalking Rocky. What a shining little spirit. I do hope that he can get some help, but that if it isn't possible, that he can find a home where he can live and be loved and have a fantastic quality of life insofar as he sets the rules on his limitations. :Luv:
Perfectly put Sue :)
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How are these two babies coming along, any updates?
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Wondering how these two little scraps are doing?
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:thanks: for your interest.
Jubilee is absolutley fine and went to her new home last weekend. She was very poorly for a while but all the blood and poo tests came back negative and slowly she came round and turned into the most bright, charming and leggy black kitten. When her new owner came in looking fior a kitten she draped herslf round his neck and stayed there purring until I popped her back in the pen. She was such a star even if she was asleep and heard someone come into the kitten house she would start purring!
Tensing was well enough to go and have an xray last week. Our vets thought that his bones looked OK and its his tendons that are the problem. So we are hopeful something might be able to be done to correct his disability. the x-ray is now at our local orthapedic vet who should be able to tell us more and also advise us about any pads or such that he could wear to help him. Not that its holding him back any! here is two more videos of him pouncing and learning his attack moves to play with his reluctant friend Rocky.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=ZROJ_4K5maA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=ZROJ_4K5maA)
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Tiggys Mum - thanks for the link. We are still considering fizpatricks. I did try to contact them twice but they did not reply. They probably have a lot of queries and may only reply to referals from a vet.
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Hey Sam - :wow: :hug: So very pleased to hear that Jubilee was such a clever little girl to bag herself a forever home with her scarf technique. :evillaugh:
And those videos of Tensing - I am so in love with that little guy. :Luv2: Nothing and no-one is gonna hold him back, are they? He throws himself into everything so wholeheartedly. It would be fabulous if the vets were able to do something for him to make life easier, but even if they can't it has to be said he's coping remarkably well.
Shame about Fitzpatricks but as you say, it may be they only respond to a professional referral. At least you tried. :hug:
So lovely to get an update. Thanks very much Sam. :hug:
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Tensing is just wonderful and do hope someone can help him :hug: :hug:
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Isn't Tensing wonderful? such a lovely active and bright kitten.x :Luv:
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Great news about Jubilee :)
As for Tenzing, well - what a bully! Picking on that poor defenceless kitten toy, then taking on Rocky :evillaugh: He has no idea how special he is :)
I think Fitzpatricks are a referral centre but it's still a bit rude to just not reply! More to do with the admin staff than the vets themselves though so don't let that put you off - they really do seem to be able to work miracles!
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Just wanted to pop by to say "Hi" to Tenzing and to ask how he's doing? Hope all is good with the little feller. Think about him a lot. :hug: :)
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Hi Sue,
thank you - next time I see Tenzing i will give :hug: from you :)
He is going for an appointment at an orthapediac vet on friday, next week. They were recomended from our vet from a couple that we could of used. So he will be travelling to St helens were the vet there is very curious about him and is letting us have a first consultation for free as we are a rescue. Thank you Rutland House ;D
will let you know what they say
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Oh that's encouraging news, Sam :wow: Will keep everything crossed for this little guy. He's such a little darling he deserves every chance. I have a very soft spot for him. :Luv2: Thank goodness they're doing the initial consultation free, too :hug: :hug:
Thank you for passing on my :hug:s
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Update (Knew you would be wondering Sue :) )
Tenzing went for his first op last week and he has one straightish leg now. :wow: except it has a fixater sticking out and the bottom bit is very bulbous were they had to twist his bone round :sick: He is putting weight on it and it will hopefully grow stronger quickly. It has taken it out of him though and he was a bit shaky when he came back. Although being a shaky kitten with a 'lampshade' on gets you HUGE amounts of sympathy so he has had a lot of attention and gentle strokes too.
More details here on his money-giving page http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=Tenzing-the-Brave-Kitten
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2 more pics of pre-op Tenz.
Couldn't resist :)
first one = poser :Luv:
second one = notice the tail! Tenzing sucks the end of it! poor boy can't anymore while he is recovering so it might have a chance to be fluffy to the tip :)
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Oh Sam - that's just marvellous. He's such a brave lil' sodja :wow: :wow: I didn't realise he had a donations page. Have just raided Ross's piggy bank and made a little contribution. :evillaugh: I love this little guy - am sending a very gentle snoozle specially for him, from me and Ross. :hug: :hug:
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:thanks: Sue
poor tenzing had to be rushed to the vet last night with an infection in his wound :scared:
we are very worried. good luck vibes to him please
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Oh no! Oh Sam. Am praying he'll be alright. :( I couldn't bear anything to happen to the little feller. He's such a plucky little chap. Am sending every positive thought and good wish for him. Please let us know how things go. :hug:
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Poor little guy, keeping you and little Tenzing in my thoughts today. Bless his heart. :hug:
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Topping up the vibes here too. :hug: :hug:
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thank you so much guys :hug:
will let you know how he gets on . everything crossed here.
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Just popping in to say this little chap has been so much on my mind overnight, and am sending shedloads of positive and loving thoughts for him and his recovery.
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sorry to report very bad news
the vet examined him and the wound was very infected with some dead tissue in his paw. she said that it would spread and kill him without amputation and she asked us whether we wanted to put him to sleep. It was a difficult desicion as without a leg and a deformed other front leg his quality of life could be very low. but the other side of it is he is a kitten and one that has proved to be very adaptable and eager for life. we also felt we weren't ready to let him go, any chance he had we felt (including the vet who also has a soft spot for him) we must give him. so he had his leg amputated yesterday and came through the operation fine. we will take him back to the speciailist when he is over the op and take their advice.
it is heartbreaking to know that after all that, all we have done is taken his leg from him. the only consulation is that after his first xray we saw he had stress fractures so as he had got bigger we would have had to do something to change the way he used his legs.
thank you for your thoughts (it seems the little one has taken up residence in yours Sue :)),
its not the best outcome at all but he is still with us and he is a fighter
he is coming back today i will give him a head kiss from you both
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Oh God, Sam - am devastated at the news. Poor little Tenzing - after everything he's been through, and when he has such a sunny and determined disposition. Am gutted. :'( :'( He's such a special little soul, he doesn't deserve that. I so wish there were more that could be done. :'( :'(
What's the prognosis for him, long term?
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Oh no, this really hurts, poor poor boy. :(
He may have a chance yet, though, and I'm pleased you went with the option to give it to him.
Whatever happens, Sam, you've done everything possible to give him a chance of a good life, and I really respect what you've done. :hug: :hug:
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Poor boy :'(
I don't post on here these days but chanced upon Tenzing's appeal only yesterday and donated. I was looking for updates but didn't expect this :( - poor brave boy. Thanks for all you are doing for him Sam.
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Sending much love for Tenzing this morning, and Sam, I totally respect what you've done for this little guy too. :hug: :hug:
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Mark - I wanted to say how lovely it was to "see" you here again (if you see what I mean).
Hope all is well with you. :hug:
Topping up the thoughts for Tenzing :hug: :hug: :hug:
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oh this is so sad, I've been following this story and really didn't see this coming :hug:
(good to see you mark!)
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:hug: THANK YOU ALL :hug:
Thank you so much for your thoughts and support. Its hard to not feel guilty even when we have tried to do the best. so thank you for the comments it is VERY much appreciated.
thank you too for the donations (mark and sue xxx)
i saw tenzing today - he is so delighted to not have a headcollar on its like he hasn't noticed he's missing a leg. he is doing pathetic meeps though and i absolutlely fell for it unashamedly 'poor babying' him
photo = relaxing after returning from the vets
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:Luv: Am sitting here, "poor babying" him too. He's such a little love - look at that face!
You've nothing to feel guilty about Sam - you've acted throughout with his best welfare at heart - it's just a shame life had other plans for this courageous little lad. Am topping up the cuddles and snoozles for Tenzing - me and Ross both salute him (and you) :hug: :hug:
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I really hope he feels better soon, have been checking back to see updates on him, I shall raid my piggy bank on pay day next week for his fund as he has been weighing on my mind all day. Benji Fred and Ginger shall donate some of this months treat and toy fund.
Sending healing thoughts and purrs XX
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He is really cute and hope he does well :hug: :hug:
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Tenzing - just wanted to say "Hi" and me and Ross are sending you oddles of love and positive thoughts for you post-op. Sending a gentle ear rub for you (we can do that when you don't have a surgical collar on, see? :))
Much love to you too Sam. :hug:
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(Edited to add that "oddles" are like "oodles" but a bit stranger! :-: Just as loving though. Honest!)
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More snoozles and loves heading for Tenzing today from me and Ross. :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Topping up the positive thoughts for young Tenzing - have you heard anything further, Sam? (Apologies - not meaning to pester, just keen to know how he is) :hug:
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Just dropping in to ask if everything is okay with Tenzing?
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I'll second what Sue said, really hoping Tenzing is doing well.
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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Haworth-Cat-Rescue/24720682524
pic posted yesterday shows him looking wonderful
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Thanks Teresa
Yes he is looking wonderful.
In case you haven't noticed Colin (who lives in the house with tenzing) also posted this about his first excercise session
"As most of you will know Mr T (Tenzing) had his left front leg amputated a week ago today.
Today is his first day being allowed gentle exercise......so much for that!
He's tearing around at 100mph on the carpet and at those speeds he isn't really noticing he has a corner support missing! Maybe he's in training for the next paralympics.
Currently dividing his time between chasing the sun's reflections (which is a good game by the way), and trying to get the attention of Rocky our black and white tom. Rocky is suitably unimpressed and is continuing his morning ablutions.
So far he's happy chasing round the floor and hasn't (thank goodness) tried jumping - but I'm sure he will at some point. You can't keep a good rascal down :)"
I shall pester Sara for a video of him
long term prognosis
is probably going to be decided by Tenzing ! because his case is so unusual we don't know exactly how he will cope in the future. It might be that in some ways having one front leg may slow his jumping down from things (which is what was causing the stress fractures before). it may also make him more likely to stand on his hindlegs, giving his front leg more of a rest. If it comes to the point where being heavier is meaning he is in pain moving we may have to rethink what we do, but for now he is coping very well.
thank you from Tenzing for the hugs and thoughts, especially the oddles of love :)
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That's so good to hear :Luv: Lovely little guy. ;D A true Paralympian
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Well done Tenzing and hope you have a long and happy life ;D
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Think I have managed to do a small donation through the paypal on the cat rescue website :) wishing this little guy the best healing vibes with an extra gentle snuzzle from Fred (they are like snoozles but Fred does them very gently).
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Think I have managed to do a small donation through the paypal on the cat rescue website :) wishing this little guy the best healing vibes with an extra gentle snuzzle from Fred (they are like snoozles but Fred does them very gently).
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:evillaugh: Adding some snoozles just to make sure all keeps going well. :hug: :hug:
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Well that's brightened up my Monday morning considerably :) :) So glad to hear Tenzing is doing so well. :) :)
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On Monday we will have a talk with the vets and then see about getting Tenzing his home. (..I am so worried!!). we will have to be very careful about what sort of home he goes to and will need to keep in touch with the owners, so that we can continue to provide vet care and advice (..and catch up on him).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=4uznBlhPfX8&NR=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=4uznBlhPfX8&NR=1)
will keep you updated.
all snoozles passed on :)
i actually got a cuddle of him yesterday (he's usually to fiesty!) :)
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Oh wow - just reading this story now! What an absolute little angel ... The video won't work on my phone though *not fair* :-(
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Oh Wow - Sam! :wow: He's as fast as ever, isn't he? Can't believe he's ready for his new home. Someone is going to be so lucky, and will be getting a very special little soul to share their lives with. Gosh am so jealous!! (But in a nice way :shy:)
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I hope you find exactly the right home for him :hug: :hug:
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Hoping that the ideal home can be found for Tenzing.
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heres the update i am so happy to post :Luv: ;D :Luv:
we actually had applications for Tenzings new home as we knew there were a few people intersted and we wanted the best for him and also the most suitable house for his needs. a very lovely supporter of ours who lives in an enclosed flat was hoping that she could take him home. she is also known to us so we are able to give her advice (and demand photos ;) )
so here is the super little man in his new home
i know you will be especially pleased Sue - your allowed to be a bit jealous too :) i'm going to miss him aswell. i went to say goodbye and instead of his usual fidgiting to play he was still and purring in my arms (nearly kittennapped him myself ;)
Tenzing arriving, watching the world go by, velcroed to the sofa, happy boy ;D
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Well if this isn't a story to warm your heart I don't know what is :)
Fantastic news and a wonderful testament to Haworth Cat Rescue that you didn't give up on him - fabulous to see him in his very own home :) :hug: :hug: :hug:
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Oh this makes me so happy (and yes - a teensy bit envious :) ) - this little lad so deserves a loving home that will focus on giving him the very best, and to know he has it is wonderful. :wow:
Hugs to you Sam, for all your efforts and hard work for this very special little lad. :hug: :hug:
Gonna tell Ross now. ;D
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So pleased Tenzing has found a wonderful home ;D
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What fabulous news :) :) :)
Thanks for the pics Sam :hug:
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all growed up.
Tenzing now
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Gorgeous :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Such a beautiful boy, he looks so content :) :Luv:
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Oh that's such a beautiful photo. What a super little lad, and even more Hansummer than we'd anticipated - who'd a thought it? :Luv2: :Luv2: