Sheldon wrote:
> Dimitri wrote:
> > "penmart01 wrote:
> >
> > <snip>
> >
> > >> How old ia Amira? Does she have a seizure disorder?
> > >
> > > I wonder why she didn't call a vet, there is generally a veterinarian
> > > who is on call in every community. Having six cats I try to be
> > > prepared if one of mine suddenly becomes incapacited... I keep a list
> > > of all veterinarians in my area with contact info and directions posted
> > > on my fridge and a copy in my car. I also have a comprehensive first
> > > aid manual specifically for cats (they're often free from the major pet
> > > food manufacturers). Also, for anyone living in the north east US> > there is a superb clinic on Lung Guyland, opened 24/7. When the local
> > > vets gave up on my Jilly and Jack they saved them.
> > >
> > > http://www.livs.org
> >
> >
> > I'm very confused - what is AMIRA? A cat?
>
> I'm confused too, I've not a clue, could be a hampster, a nubian goat,
> even a pot bellied pig... the OP never gives the slightest hint... I
> just assumed a pet, because I have pets... and wouldn't a normal parent
> have refered to Amira as their child if that were the case... for all I
> know Amira is an appropriate name for a pet tarantula.

She sure did give plenty of clues as to the fact that Amira is a child.
This is from the original post.
"They took her and Rich to the hospital in the ambulance, and Arthur
followed
in our van with the carseat, with an extra set of clothes for her, some

food for Rich and her soft doll. "

Sandi