Cats, cats, cats

Wren44

Robert is really cooperating in that photo. Makes him look presidential. Love ginger boys.

Adorable little calico at the shelter last night. They said 2 mos but I think she's younger. Eating well and has a mighty purr.

Spookiesmom

edj3

That's funny!

M0mmyof3

Robert is a cutie! I’m so used to getting mooned by a cat, Grace does this quite a bit to me when she wants cuddles.

Mr. Meowgi is such a purrfect kitty!

M0mmyof3

M0mmyof3

Spookiesmom

good ones!!!

M0mmyof3

Wren44

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.

Rah2464

Wren what a lovely, lovely soul you are. Poor old dear kitty.

edj3

Was thinking the same thing. You're a really kind woman.

feelingfeline

Amen.

Snickersmom

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.

MissouriCatLady

Robert is beautiful!

Spookiesmom

feelingfeline

MissouriCatLady

edj3

This is Wally--we had a lovely day so the window was open and he wanted to see outside.

MissouriCatLady

that is adorable!

Momchichi

here is my doggie telling kitty “....but that was MY spot!”

MissouriCatLady

awwww, that is just precious! Hope kitty doesn't bop that pretty poochie on the nose. Kitties do rule!

Wren44

Looks like an even match: husky and torti.

edj3

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.

Gumdoctor

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

Wren44

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.

Gumdoctor

Thank you Wren. I appreciate your concern and your great suggestions. I will take a look.

Gumdoctor

Gumdoctor

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...

santabarbarian

whitey landed in the right lap. She looks very content!

Momchichi

cleocatra certainly looks like a regal lady presiding over her kingdom!

Wren44

Great news! So happy she's all yours now.