RIP Happenstance (Happy)

Yup here too...
We actually got max when we did because we thought our Gizmo was on his way out. So that Monster would have a buddy. It was quite the surprise when monster checked out, he seemed fine, and we still have our Gizmo. We had 3 in the house for a few weeks / but were back back to 2. We've thought about getting another #3 for the same reason as we got max... But for now Gizmo is doing good.
I thought Gizmo had a belly tumor or some such, as it turns out he has arthritis in his back .. so when picked up and that flexes, his painful scowls were from that instead. I didn't know they would/ could do acupuncture for a cat... He's had that done twice now. Along with some pain meds we rarely give because they knock him out pretty much "cold" til they wear off... Even if we cut what the vet prescribed in half
He hasn't needed any in a while now he's more back to his old self lately....