FALLING FELINE ALERT


	FALLING FELINE ALERT

cpltaiji

6-9-2007 9:38 PM

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animals, pets, medicine, general interest

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6-10-2007 12:51 AM

hudgal1

Odd that they would have a higher survival rate from floors above 6. Poor kitties.

6-10-2007 1:17 AM

Deepti

I once had a kitten who fell from the balcony of our 7th floor home....it didnt make it

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