Hoping and praying for some good news from the vet.Thank you, I will look into the various sites you provided. As far as the laptop bag, it has been kept in our bedroom, which is off limits to Fred. He brought it out to leave for work, set it down for less than 5 minutes, and left. I am sorry you went thru what you did with your ex. I do have my own credit card but he is still the one that pays it. We moved about a year ago and it was decided between us that I would not work for the first year or so. This would allow me to get us settled and get to know the area, establish docs/vets, etc. This time has also allowed me to travel with him and explore a state that we now live in. I will get a part time job in the fall. I will let you know what the vet says tomorrow.
Thanks for kind thoughts. My mom also taught me a valuable life lesson based on her and her mom's experiences: NEVER put your life and/or the lives of your loved ones in the hands of someone else. That's one of the most important bits of wisdom I ever aquired.