Cats, cats, cats

Wren44

Corky, Perhaps you can talk him into fostering a cat. The shelter covers medical bills and the cat can go to another foster parent if you want to travel. There's the problem of them being adopted by someone else, but usually I'm pleased with the adopter and think it's best for the cat. I have fostered for years and only adopted 2 to be my own. I agree that a cat-less household is sad and can only be made happy by a cat.

feelingfeline

Corky this is hard. I would say it is unfair to be held to a decision that you agreed to 15 years ago. It was something you felt able to say then, but not a contract. A lot has changed since, including your feelings. It must be a very emotional time as you are still in such recent grief for your beloved Siamese. Perhaps DH does not truly know just how incredibly empty the thought of a home without a cat makes you feel. And yes it is definitely genetic

Rah2464

Feelinfeline that is def me in the cartoon. A few years ago I had traveled to see my mother and as I was returning called my DH and told him I was heading back home and that "I am not alone". And his response was "what color is it?" haha

corky60 I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Siamese and Peaches' failing health. And tell your DH that women change their mind all the time. I do hope he understands what this means for you. And I love the story about your granddaughter. haha Meow Yup def genetic.

Snickersmom love that it only took you a week of contemplation. I might have had to take longer . Wonder if your DH realizes his near miss?

Wren44

Squeakers has been lying under the Christmas tree to remind us he is a gift. I tried to get a photo, but he's black.

Rah2464

Haha I always had that problem with my Lucy. Too dark to photograph at times and boy didn't she know it. Merry Christmas Squeakers!

Spookiesmom

JoE777

That's me!!!

feelingfeline

Hashtag me too!

lovepugs77

Me!

Rah2464

Me too!

santabarbarian

My sister, the cat person, recently came home with a stray CHICKEN. Cats are a gateway drug!!

kathindc

Oh that is me on New Year’s Eve.

Santabarbarian, that comment is too funny about cats! 🐈🐓

feelingfeline

http://honisoit.com/2017/10/cats-are-a-gateway-drug-to-neighbours/

santabarbarian

feeling feline... CLAW-DIA? I thought of CLOD-IA?, because one of my kitties is clumsy

feelingfeline

yes I was guessing Claw-Dia too! (This gets even funnier still in Ireland because Dia means God in Irish).

feelingfeline

Any of you who are praying ladies, my Arthur is very sick since yesterday morning.

He has a deteriorating heart condition that the heart specialist vet thinks was probably initiated by damage caused to the heart by a virus. He was a stray of 9 months when he came to us so we do not know his full history.

He is only 5 but we have known since his last scan showed progressive deterioration that he would not live to be very old. The heart specialist vet's best, most optimistic prognosis was a year.

He had either a heart attack or a thrombosis yesterday morning. He is at home but with local vet supervision, not eating and having to use a lot of energy to breathe, and with difficulty getting comfortable because if he lies down he has to work harder to breathe.

I just would love some help making decisions, Local (lovely) vet has mentioned possibility of sending him up to University Vet Hospital in Dublin, but if his time is very short that seems like an unnecessary stress to put him through.

Vet, no more than me hasn't got a crystal ball so if any of you pray I would sincerely appreciate prayers for good decisions and for the best outcome for Arthur.

We are of course praying here too. XXX

santabarbarian

FF so sorry to hear about Arthur! Sending good wishes your way!

kathindc

Feline, sending prayers for you and Arthur from across the pond. ((((HUGS)))

Snickersmom

Feline - I am praying very hard for you and Arthur. It's so difficult to watch them when they are not feeling well, especially if he's having trouble breathing. I know you don't want to see him suffer, and you will make the right decision when the time comes.

Sending prayers and hugs acros the big pond.

Ann

Wren44

Feline, Paws crossed for Arthur. It's so hard to watch them struggle to breathe.

JoE777

praying for you and Arthur. I would be so tempted to wrap him in a snugly blanket and prop him up on my chest until he swatted at me. That golden thread of love binds him through eternity to you. Give him snuggles from us.

CeliaC

Prayers for Arthur. If he should cross the rainbow bridge, have put the word out to my four dear departed felines to welcome him with a big MEOW.

feelingfeline

Thank you all. Arthur is still with us. Vet visited him a couple of hours ago and said not to hesitate to call him in the night. Arthur is as comfortable as he can be given that breathing is an effort, but although there is discomfort he is not in pain. Hoping God might be so very kind as to allow him to slip from one side to another very peacefully.

Loveroflife

Feelingfeline, sending you feline hugs.

Rah2464

Feeling sending prayers for your sweet Arthur.

feelingfeline

Thank you.

DebAL

feelingfeline, I know you haven't left Arthur's side. It's such heartbreak. He knows you are there keeping him comfortable and safe. Thinking of you. I'm sorry. Deb

Snickersmom

Stay by his side and hold him close. He knows you are there and you love him. That's all that matters to him right now. And if he has to cross over, he will feel your love.

My heart and prayers are with you. Sending hugs and love across the pond,

Ann

Wren44

Sending love and peace to Arthur, you, and family.

Spookiesmom