Today one of my cats turned 7.  Bandit has been with us since he was 6 weeks old.  He is not Felv+ but he does have bad asthma.  Two days ago I remembered his brother, Smoky, who did four years ago of cancer.  Just two days before his birthday.  Every year, I worry about Bandit getting cancer since the vet thought that Smoky's cancer was hereditary.  But thankfully each year he is still cancer free.  Bandit is also the oldest cat in our family and has also beaten my record with cats.  My very first cat, Sarge, passed away just 5 years after I found him.  He also had cancer.  Then we had to put Moonshadow down 5 years after we found him.  He was so sick and there was no hope.  Then there was Smoky.  And the most recent lost was my Sylvester who was Felv+ and passed away last year, just 2 years after we rescued him.  Now I have 2 cats with Asthma, one also is Felv+, and 11 cats that so far are healthy as can be!  I am thankful for all the time I am allowed to spend with my "kids", even when it is short.  Every year on Bandit's birthday, I celebrate the good and remember the sad. 
 
Thanks for letting me talk.
 
Chris

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