Cats, cats, cats
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good ones!!!
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I went to the shelter last night for my regular shift. My foster had been visiting for a week. He was being bullied by his roommate and the shelter was full, so I brought him back home. I've also learned (because I'm able to read their notes) that he's blind. Back home, it's really obvious that he can't see. I think perhaps I should make catnip trails for him to follow to get to the two places he likes to hang out. They're talking about him coming back in a few weeks for another go at adoption. I'm so tempted to tell the vet I want some of whatever she's smoking because she thinks someone will adopt an 18yo blind cat with early renal failure, high blood pressure, and hyperactive thyroid. He does still like to be picked up and purrs, so there's some quality of life still there. The shelter was absolutely packed and there really wasn't a good spot to give him.
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Wren what a lovely, lovely soul you are. Poor old dear kitty.
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Was thinking the same thing. You're a really kind woman.
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Amen.
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that is so loving of you to take that poor baby into your home. I think any of us would do the same. He deserves to live out his days with someone as wonderful and kind as you.
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Robert is beautiful!
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This is Wally--we had a lovely day so the window was open and he wanted to see outside.
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that is adorable!
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here is my doggie telling kitty “....but that was MY spot!”
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awwww, that is just precious! Hope kitty doesn't bop that pretty poochie on the nose. Kitties do rule!
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Looks like an even match: husky and torti.
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This was Sammie, our wonderful outgoing super friendly kitty. I got him at 7 months and unfortunately he had FIP and died at 14 months. But in his short time with us, he was a hoot! Here he is in our German shepherd's bed--she weighed 75 pounds and he was about 7 pounds but boy, she didn't even argue with him about the bed.
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Hi All -
Have not posted in a long time. Have been dealing with severe liver progression with complications since July...
Here is my 16 year old Ragdoll Max. We had to do a lion cut yesterday because both of us cannot stay ahead of his fur mats.
I held him wrapped in a blanket for an hour this morning while he warmed up, stopped shivering and took a much needed nap. While I love being able to comfort him, and that he comes to me for comfort...it makes me so sad for him.
Another example of cancer's collateral damage...
Hope all are well here.
Gumdoctor
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Sorry you're dealing with progression and all side effects. I've heard of people putting a baby onesie on cats rather than a collar to keep them from accessing their back and sides. Perhaps a warm one would help your kitty until he adjusts to less fur. They also sell a disk that's microwavable for warmth that lasts for hours. Used a lot for kittens to help keep them warm. It's called something like cuddle safe (not exact name). A shelter might be able to loan you one now that kitten season has wound down.
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Thank you Wren. I appreciate your concern and your great suggestions. I will take a look.
Gumdoctor
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For any of you who might remember the Whitey Saga from February 2019 (car accident, major surgery, miraculous recovery...)...
Whitey's cat hoarder owner finally moved on so Whitey is fully mine now. We re-named her Cleocatra (Cleo for short) and moved her to our 2nd home with the other kitties. She is a full-time inside kitty now. She adjusted very well and her pudgy little belly is proof...
Gumdoctor
PS - Again thank you All for supporting me through that scary time when I did not know if she would live or not...8 months and going strong as my continual Survivor Inspiration...
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whitey landed in the right lap. She looks very content!
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cleocatra certainly looks like a regal lady presiding over her kingdom!
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Great news! So happy she's all yours now.
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Santabarbarian,
Thank you. Her new mommy is pretty content too. She is often the first to land in my lap when I arrive at our second home every week for my kitty time. I tell her every single day I am with her how much I love having her in my life to inspire me to survive...she has been through so much...and one would NEVER EVER know looking at her now.
I want to be more like her...
Gumdoctor
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Momchichi -
She often walks around like she owns the place...even though she is the newest arrival. Her housemates have accepted her pretty well and she quickly adapted to them. It is all so amazing to experience with them...
From your signature I see you were on Xeloda. Are you still on it? How is it going for you?
I only made it 10 days on Xeloda and had a very bad toxic reaction to it. I hope it is treating you better than it did me.
Gumdoctor
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Wren - thank you. And yes, I am so grateful she is all mine now. I can spoil her and love her up all I want to.
Her previous owner dropped by one day to see her at our primary house where we were neighbors for several years. I felt pretty bad I had to tell her we moved Whitey to our other place...in a different state...and that she couldn't see her...did not tell her of the name change...but she didn't give me any warning...just showed up at our door after weeks of no contact. I have not heard from her since...
Gumdoctor
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Max had 2 long naps on my lap, all wrapped up in a blanket. What a gift kitties are to heal our broken hearts...
Gumdoctor
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