The Grace Card, Inc.

06/28/2025

Good news for Kimba 🙌❤️

The results of the biopsy on fragments from his swollen jaw taken during his dental extractions came back. The pathology report was long! They were thorough - stating that twelve additional levels of the tissue blocks are examined and his case was reviewed with additional pathologists during a case rounds meeting.

Their finding - Reactive proliferating bone with periosteal fibroplasia, mild periodontal stromal proliferation and gingival hyperplasia 🤓

and that’s not all - “The samples show areas of proliferative and remodeled alveolar bone
most suggestive for alveolar bone expansion. There are also areas of mild periodontal stromal proliferation with rests of odontogenic
epithelium that are concerning for a concurrent benign peripheral odontogenic fibroma. It's possible all the samples represent an
ossifying peripheral odontogenic fibroma, however, I favor a peripheral odontogenic fibroma with alveolar bone expansion.” I know….what??? 🤯

Yeah…lots of medical stuff thats hard to understand and has something to do with probable reabsorption of teeth…but here is the bottom line and what we were hoping to hear:

THERE IS NO DEFINITIVE EVIDENCE OF A MALIGNANT PROCESS in the sections examined 🫶🐾❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

It was very important to have this biopsy - 50% of cases of mandibular swelling in cats is actually malignant (usually squamous cell carcinoma), so we are thrilled that Kimba was part of the “other 50%”.

Kimba was pretty anemic so he is continuing on iron supplements and B12 injections and is doing really well. He LOVES cat tv, LOVES to eat, is spending half his time with AvaGrace to give her some boldness and encouragement, and the other half with Little Momma, Ace, Grayson, Little Bear and that whole crew. Little Bear seems especially smitten with his big buddy and follows him around everywhere 😁

We will do repeat bloodwork next month to make sure his RBC and platelets are coming back up. He has a scheduled vet visit for a further Solensia injection, B12 injection and checkup in July 🤞🙏

Bottom line…don’t overlook these precious gems…the senior kitties. Kimba is 14 years old (not an estimate - his birthday is 4/26/2011 from his records). He needed his bad teeth dealt with, some meds to ease his achy joints, a little vitamin support to get him healthy again and he is up and running 🏃 By the way, the picture of him laying in the window shows the amazing result of his Solensia shot for osteoarthritis (a treatment several of our seniors get each month) - that window is about 6 1/2 feet off the ground so he had to jump up the cat tree - not an easy task for an arthritic senior…but that injection did the trick!!❤️❤️

06/27/2025

06/24/2025

Poki is learning to play 😻🐾😁😹

….and his trainer, Hoku, is just watching, thinking and maybe a little judging…buddy you’re kinda jumping over the ball 🤣

First class on doing the Hoku Poki - Put Your Right Paw In 101 🫶

06/23/2025

🆘 DANGEROUS HIGH TEMPERATURES LOCALLY 🆘
🔷 If you feed outdoor cats, please make sure they have access to cold fresh water in the shade at all times❗️
🔹 If you have indoor/outdoor cats, please keep them indoors during the heat.
🔹 If you have a catio, keep it closed during the extreme heat.
❤️‍🔥 Know the signs of heat stroke and please act if you see an animal in distress‼️

06/22/2025

AvaGrace - this picture shows the difference 18 days can make for this sweet senior lady. The bottom picture is June 3 and the top is June 21. Her previously thin, blotchy and coarse coat is being replaced with a soft, thicker coat bringing with it her pretty diluted calico colors ❤️ It’s hard to see in this picture but she has some pretty orange markings on her face that appeared almost white at first and are getting deeper in color 😻

Treatment with Revolution Plus and Panacur, Convenia, Orbax, good quality and consistent wet and dry food, and protection inside away from the harsh outside elements starts to transform them from the inside out 🥰

Ava is not a feral cat. She has spent her life on the streets in a colony, but she can be petted - although being inside is new for her and an adjustment. She has finished her medications and we are now slowly, and completely at her pace, introducing her to some of the other kitties. Kimba has been spending time each day in the room with her and the others go check on her but so far she is intent on staying in her own space 😽

06/21/2025

Sweet Otto (aka Prince Charming) had an upset tummy and made a visit yesterday evening to see our wonderful vet. He was an absolute gentleman for his visit 😻. He had tried some new food and it may have not set well with his tummy, so he got something to calm his tummy and get him back to feeling great 🥰

Yesterday reminded us what a rockstar cat this boy is. No arguing to get in the carrier to see the vet. He sat perfectly for the vet, even with bloodwork, some oral meds, and an injection and he didn’t even flinch - just curiously looked around checking everything out around him. (Picture in comments 😊)

Otto is available for adoption to a very special and amazing companion. Otto loves to lay in the window and watch the birds and world outside. He is a laid back kind of guy. Loves to sleep with his foster mom at night and just chill during the day. He does not like a lot of high energy or activity, so young kids or a lot of company would not work for him. He is an indoor cat, but is halter trained and a companion who goes for short morning walks with him, or takes him with them to sit on the back deck for their morning coffee with him would be amazing. He is fine being a solo kitty.

We know Otto’s perfect human is out there, and believe me we are very protective of this guy and have promised him he will only get the best of the best 😊😻🫶

An active retired human looking for a perfect companion would be ideal for Otto. He’s just as happy watching re-runs with you on the couch as he is birdwatching from a window seat or at your feet while you relax with your coffee and a book.

If you’d be interested in meeting Otto, and think you may be a good companion for life for him, send your resume to [email protected] 😽❤️😽

More about Otto can be found in his Petfinder post:

Otto the Great (aka Prince Charming) is an adoptable Cat - Domestic Short Hair searching for a forever family near MANASSAS, VA. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.

06/19/2025

Poki doing his best Batman impersonation 🫶😹

“All men have limits. They learn what they are and learn not to exceed them. I ignore mine." - Batman

06/15/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads of humans and furbabies ❤️

06/13/2025

There’s a new guy on the block 😻😻.

Meet handsome Kimba 😽

This sweet 14 year old senior Maine C**n found himself at the shelter after being surrendered ☹️ Kimba had pretty bad problems with his teeth, an apparent heart murmur, has muscle wasting and is very thin for his size, was really ouchy around his tummy and spine, and the shelter asked if we could help him. As you know, we’ve suffered some hard losses in the last few months and my heart is hurting still and taking on more tough situations wasn’t on my radar, but I know it honors Hazel, Camie and Freddy to help more kitties and Kimba deserves a chance and a new happy life 🥰

So…yesterday I picked up this sweet boy and he was seen by the vet immediately after. He had several teeth extracted and there was an unexpected finding where the bone in his jaw is not normal - it has thickened. Some teeth were absorbed and that may be some of the cause but there is concern that this is a bigger issue, so bone samples will be sent out for biopsy. Kimba has not had any vet care for over 8 years according to his records so we are unsure how long he has had these issues but we are praying that the biopsies will be negative. In the meantime, his ouchy teeth are gone so he can eat better again (and he did go right to food after he finished his surgery 😊).

Kimba also got a Solensia shot for arthritis and his ouchy spine and joints. There was no evidence of a heart murmur now, so it may have been stress related, but out of precaution we also did a proBNP screening which checks for heart disease and it was negative 🙌

Kimba is an incredibly super sweet guy and has been resting comfortably recovering from his dental surgery. Welcome to The Grace Card family sweet boy ❤️❤️

06/13/2025

Slow and steady wins the race 🫶🐾

Sweet Lucy Lu is gaining her confidence 🙌 Lucy was brought in November 16, 2024. As some of you remember, Lucy was a kitty that was also cared for by Kermit and Spot’s late owner. She was an outdoor kitty and, along with her mate, Ricky, was fed by neighbors after their dad’s unexpected passing.

The streets are tough and not safe, and tragically Ricky did not survive and Lucy was taken in to save her from the same fate. Understandably she has trust issues. She has seen the worst of the worst and it has impacted her.

Lucy has had a couple fosters and they worked together to figure out the best scenario for her, and she moved in with Hoku and Poki on February 28 of this year in hopes that their presence would give her companionship and courage to start again, and 3 1/2 months of patience, consistency and love and there is now a new light in Lucy’s eyes ❤️ She now comes out for food time, with her foster in the room - this is a big step for Lucy 😻😻 and after over 7 months total inside and in foster she is learning to trust again 🥰 and you can finally get some good glimpses 📸 of this pretty girl out of hiding 😊

We’ve only just begun…the future holds promises and a better forever after for sweet Lucy Lu 🤩

06/10/2025

Are you in a committed relationship with food?🤪? Us too!!!…said Hoku and Poki!!!

So if you’re looking for companions that don’t pass judgement on eating dessert first, having pancakes for dinner, or not logging every calorie in MyFitnessPal - these boys are your guys!!

Eating is kinda their superpower 🦸🐾🫶. As you can see- meal time is the best time and they are ready for their food!! 🤣

🏋️ My favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch, I call it lunch 😹😹😹