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We want to extend our sympathies to the family of Missy the Bobtailed Cat on Missy’s passing over the Rainbow Bridge. Missy was a great supporter of the Retreat and we’ll miss her calm advice and help.
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Category Archives: Uncategorized

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, 2025August 23, 2025Posted inUncategorized

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

Mishka, Cooper & Vet Bills

This week ended with a whimper and a sob as we paid the $1,800 vet bill Thursday afternoon. It was a multiple cat invoice and it was painful paying it. It covered Hamlet, Mishka, Carmello, Toby and a stray (now Cooper). Hamlet and Toby were in for shots which were not too expensive. However…. MishkaContinue reading “Mishka, Cooper & Vet Bills”

Posted byBuck HamiltonOctober 27, 2024April 20, 2025Posted inUncategorized
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