Sorry for your loss Eutychus, and best wishes for the new possibilities.
I used to have a vet that was allergic to some cats, but not others, Patchy made him sneeze horribly, but Sam had no effect at all.
Aroha met Spooky, the cat from up the road today. Fortunately they were separated by a screen door. Aroha stood sideways and puffed up her fur, Spooky looked curious and did a friendly slow blink, then ambled away.
Indeed. I have lost cats in the past, but since we have always had rescue cats, they have been older and not with us for so long. but the pair we have now were young when they came and have now been part of the family for almost 10 years. They are hale and hearty, but I hate the thought of the days when they depart. Hopefully not for another ten!
P.S. I have wept more for lost cats than some family members. They are such a non-judgemental presence.
Spencer, my Guide Dog puppy, now ten months old, had his Big Boy operation yesterday. All went well and he slept well (and so did I considering I was on the couch) but he was very unsettled from 4am - he ended up on the sofa snuggled with me - don’t tell the Powers That Be!
I think his intravenous painkillers had probably worn off. He’s now had his breakfast with Metacam and he’s happily watching the birds out of the window.
He’s got a medi-suit instead of a collar which is much more comforable for him and he can’t get to the stitches. The hard bit now will be keeping him calm for ten days!
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I think his intravenous painkillers had probably worn off. He’s now had his breakfast with Metacam and he’s happily watching the birds out of the window.
He’s got a medi-suit instead of a collar which is much more comforable for him and he can’t get to the stitches. The hard bit now will be keeping him calm for ten days!
Poor Spencer.
Maybe he might be distracted by this which has enthralled Truffles, and now I have to arrange iPad time with her. I tried it on the television, and you’d think that the size of the birds would be a bit scary but not so.
Some years ago, DIL’s little Abyssinian was watching documentary on birds with us. Fluttering in a tree with few leaves. Suddenly she launched herself at screen and was surprised to discover she had no bird caught.
It almost seems cruel to offer your cat an uncatchable bird, but I'm no animal psychologist (and have only briefly been employed by a cat), so what would I know?
Love the little robin though - he'd work on relaxing me!
How lovely, Huia and a lovely name. Am off to look it up. Ah, google suggests love affection and sympathy. Just lovely. Do you have more to add to the meanings?
Loth, sorry it's taken so long to answer this. I saw the perfect answer in a shop window (they were selling rings with the word Aroha on them) and I wanted the permission of the designer to quote them.
"Aroha is often simply translated from *Te Reo Maori as love. Aroha means so much more. It is the breath of life and the creative spirit that allows us to feel compassion, sympathy, and affection. A force that encompasses all of the senses, that resonates in body, mind and spirit.".
@Huia - Wow - that description gave me goose bumps. What a lovely name xx
@Piglet my pups love watching the birds in the garden, it doesn’t seem to upset them at all that they can’t chase them, ‘tho they would if they were allowed.
Of course, when Spencer is working he must ignore all birds but he knows the difference between working and leisure - unlike me, I seem to have lost most of the focus work gave me lol
My second puppy, Twiglet, was withdrawn during Advanced training due to bird distraction. She didn’t just want to watch the pigeons etc on the ground, she looked for them in the air too! Not ideal for a dog who is supposed to watch where she and you are going! She’s now a happy pet. I get a card and photo every Christmas from her slaves.
Boogie - it did the same for me when I read it on a card in the shop window after I had named her. I was so worried that the woman in the shop wouldn't let me copy it that I put off asking.🙄
I really like the way that puppies that don't make it through the training go to people who will keep you in touch with them.
When Aroha is a bit older I will take a photo of her and a note about he progress to the Cats' Protection League as they put them on their Facebook page.
It almost seems cruel to offer your cat an uncatchable bird, but I'm no animal psychologist (and have only briefly been employed by a cat), so what would I know?
Love the little robin though - he'd work on relaxing me!
She seems quite happy (ears up, no twitching of her tail) watching birds (and the occasional squirrel or mouse that turn up now & then in various clips) and not catching them - she spends so much time inside (her preference until the summer arrives}) on the windowsills that this could be an extension of that. Now, if it were of frogs then she might be frustrated.
I think these films should be shown wherever anyone has to wait indoors (doctors, post office....) - there are several bird feeders along the road into my local dump household waste recycling centre and I don't mind waiting to go in (sometimes I am disappointed I don't have to queue!).
... "Aroha is often simply translated from *Te Reo Maori as love. Aroha means so much more. It is the breath of life and the creative spirit that allows us to feel compassion, sympathy, and affection. A force that encompasses all of the senses, that resonates in body, mind and spirit.". ...
Truffles (oh how I wish she had a beautiful name like Aroha!) had her 6-monthly jab this afternoon and the lovely vet gave her a check-over, to find a heart murmur at a reassuring level of about 1 on a scale of 1 (low) to 10. On the way home she didn’t complain once, possibly the herbal cat calming spray is working or she is turning into a more sedate older girl. I might try a spot of travelling with her. This evening she demanded cat tv and is currently happily on her 3rd programme (is this binge watching?).
After three lovely years, Spikey has crossed the rainbow bridge. Her kidneys were failing and affecting her brain, and the change in her tonight even from this morning convinced us we were doing the right thing.
There once was a beautiful, very pregnant cat dropped on my doorstep. She instantly fell in love with Daughter-Unit and me, and we with her. She had her kittens in a box with cozy towels that I placed in my bathroom. Four were little boys, and one was a beautiful long-haired calico who died at birth.
The four boys grew to be humongous adult cats; two (Bubba and Moo) went to my parents, and two (Snickerdoodle and Prince Charming) went to D-U and her hubby.
B and S looked alike, and M and PC were black and white, but opposite in the main coat colors.
Snickers got cancer and died and two weeks later, Bubba died.
Now, Prince just died from cancer (evil disease) and two weeks and one day later, Moo has died.
I find it strange that the boys who looked alike died so close to one another. My heart hurts so badly.
Sorry for everyone who has lost cats recently They bring us so much joy that the heartache when we lose them is something we risk again. I already feel really attached to Chaya, even though she is really my housemate's cat - I get all the benefits of a cat without the vet bills and litter tray cleaning, so it's not a bad deal. Someone up thread recommended we keep her indoors as we currently are, it's not up to me to decide, but I will really worry about her if she does go out after losing Arkie on the road.
That is so true. The world is a much better place because of our furry friends, whether they're cats, dogs, horses, bunnies, birds, pigs or so many others of God's creatures. They are true gifts.
That is so true. The world is a much better place because of our furry friends, whether they're cats, dogs, horses, bunnies, birds, pigs or so many others of God's creatures. They are true gifts.
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I used to have a vet that was allergic to some cats, but not others, Patchy made him sneeze horribly, but Sam had no effect at all.
Aroha met Spooky, the cat from up the road today. Fortunately they were separated by a screen door. Aroha stood sideways and puffed up her fur, Spooky looked curious and did a friendly slow blink, then ambled away.
You have lost a dear family member. You are bound to be grieving.
So sorry for your loss
This. Fifteen years is a long time to share with a furry companion.
P.S. I have wept more for lost cats than some family members. They are such a non-judgemental presence.
Me too. The right weather, a piece of music, and I'm crying for Amenophis, who died 37 years ago. RIP Meno.
I think his intravenous painkillers had probably worn off. He’s now had his breakfast with Metacam and he’s happily watching the birds out of the window.
He’s got a medi-suit instead of a collar which is much more comforable for him and he can’t get to the stitches. The hard bit now will be keeping him calm for ten days!
Keeping a ten-month-old puppy calm? Good luck!
And a hug to Spencer.
Maybe he might be distracted by this which has enthralled Truffles, and now I have to arrange iPad time with her. I tried it on the television, and you’d think that the size of the birds would be a bit scary but not so.
Love the little robin though - he'd work on relaxing me!
Loth, sorry it's taken so long to answer this. I saw the perfect answer in a shop window (they were selling rings with the word Aroha on them) and I wanted the permission of the designer to quote them.
"Aroha is often simply translated from *Te Reo Maori as love. Aroha means so much more. It is the breath of life and the creative spirit that allows us to feel compassion, sympathy, and affection. A force that encompasses all of the senses, that resonates in body, mind and spirit.".
*Te Reo Maori - the Maori language.
@Piglet my pups love watching the birds in the garden, it doesn’t seem to upset them at all that they can’t chase them, ‘tho they would if they were allowed.
Of course, when Spencer is working he must ignore all birds but he knows the difference between working and leisure - unlike me, I seem to have lost most of the focus work gave me lol
My second puppy, Twiglet, was withdrawn during Advanced training due to bird distraction. She didn’t just want to watch the pigeons etc on the ground, she looked for them in the air too! Not ideal for a dog who is supposed to watch where she and you are going! She’s now a happy pet. I get a card and photo every Christmas from her slaves.
I really like the way that puppies that don't make it through the training go to people who will keep you in touch with them.
When Aroha is a bit older I will take a photo of her and a note about he progress to the Cats' Protection League as they put them on their Facebook page.
She seems quite happy (ears up, no twitching of her tail) watching birds (and the occasional squirrel or mouse that turn up now & then in various clips) and not catching them - she spends so much time inside (her preference until the summer arrives}) on the windowsills that this could be an extension of that. Now, if it were of frogs then she might be frustrated.
I think these films should be shown wherever anyone has to wait indoors (doctors, post office....) - there are several bird feeders along the road into my local dump household waste recycling centre and I don't mind waiting to go in (sometimes I am disappointed I don't have to queue!).
Hope she's going to be OK.
Spikey in the park last summer
Great video to remember her by.
The four boys grew to be humongous adult cats; two (Bubba and Moo) went to my parents, and two (Snickerdoodle and Prince Charming) went to D-U and her hubby.
B and S looked alike, and M and PC were black and white, but opposite in the main coat colors.
Snickers got cancer and died and two weeks later, Bubba died.
Now, Prince just died from cancer (evil disease) and two weeks and one day later, Moo has died.
I find it strange that the boys who looked alike died so close to one another. My heart hurts so badly.
So sorry to hear you've lost another pussycat so soon.
RIP Moo.
That is so true. The world is a much better place because of our furry friends, whether they're cats, dogs, horses, bunnies, birds, pigs or so many others of God's creatures. They are true gifts.
Ahh-men.
And from me, jedijudy - such sad news. Commiserations to Gill H and Hugal, too.