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Author Archives: Buck Hamilton

After the Drought

It’s been a while since I’ve tried to write a new blog entry, so I need to catch everyone up. The most important item, I think, is the receipt of the 2025 Platinum Transparency seal from Candid. We got this after updating the Candid database with our latest tax returns and adding a bit moreContinue reading “After the Drought”

Posted byBuck HamiltonMay 4, 2025Posted inUncategorized

Caturday Video

With all the sorrow of the last few weeks, plus too many trips to the human doctor and filling out tax forms, I thought we could have some fun and experiment with video for the first time. As many of you may know, Stella was found by the children of a Reddit poster, who thenContinue reading “Caturday Video”

Posted byBuck HamiltonMarch 8, 2025April 20, 2025Posted inCat Pictures, Cat Stories, Sick Kitties

Friends & Supporters

It’s been a tough week with the loss of Vincent. On the 27th we sent a email to our financial supporters through GiveButter describing our last moments with Vincent. For all our friends and supporters who we do not have an email address, We want to share the same email with you this morning: DearContinue reading “Friends & Supporters”

Posted byBuck HamiltonMarch 1, 2025April 20, 2025Posted inCat Stories, Caturday Feature, Sick Kitties, Vet Care

Caturday Financials

Because Mr H loves doing financial stuff on Saturdays (that weirdo), here’s an update on Vincent’s medical bills. As of Friday 21 Feb, the total cost for Vincent’s medical care is $16,646 (more of less – medicines ordered via Chewy and covered by gift cards haven’t been easy to track). We paid off all ofContinue reading “Caturday Financials”

Posted byBuck HamiltonFebruary 23, 2025April 20, 2025Posted inUncategorized

10-15 Feb – The Week that Was

The week started out simple enough with a trip to see Dr Silverman for a surgical checkup. Vincent’s wound looked great and everything was on track. Mrs H followed up on Tuesday with a visit to her own doc and I had to go see the dentist, so we had a family doctor’s week. EveryoneContinue reading “10-15 Feb – The Week that Was”

Posted byBuck HamiltonFebruary 23, 2025April 20, 2025Posted inCaturday Feature, Vet Care

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