The antibiotics for the UTI are doing their job and I had some cuddle time with mom. I've been something of a "momma's girl" recently and sleep on her shoulder at night.
For all the problems that come and go, dad, mom, and the vet all agree that even though there are days I do not feel well, I am not in a chronic pain situation. In other words, I am not suffering, nor have I given up the will to live. I continue to be the same loving girl I've been since the first days here in my new home.