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[Calamity1971]

 

[story]

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[ddraig]

Sun cats
Wondering what the hooman wants!

 

[Numbers]

My Man Dennis Brown.

 

[rutabowa]

Sorry for sofa, cat was sick on it as soon as we bought it

 

[polly]

I can't find Wicket The vet couldn't give me an appointment until this afternoon, and she's been obviously unwell but ok, playing a bit, allowing me to hand feed her little pieces of chicken etc. But we haven't seen her since yesterday morning. I am worried she's gone off to die Probably catastrophising - she is grumpy af and loves being outside, but usually comes in for food. At the moment she has no appetite so there's no motivation. Really hoping she shows up before her appointment later. Bet she makes an appearance just as they switch to emergency weekend hours/fees

 

[polly]

Found her! Locked in now until her appointment.

 

[Numbers]

Plant Based Cat.

 

[Numbers]

Sadly he has arthritis in his back legs

 

[Epona]

Saw the resident cat at Cody Dock (fluffy red boy, extremely friendly, always comes out when there are lots of people on site and wanders round getting attention from everyone) catch a rat today - it was most impressive, he was trotting around with it in his mouth and it was screeching.

Unfortunately at the time I was up to my elbows in a bucket of water cleaning bird feeders and couldn't take a photo.

 

[seeformiles]

Lil’ Bob getting a Friday forehead massage

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Sadly he has arthritis in his back legs

neighbour's 14 year old kitteh has arthritis

it doesn't stop her starting fights with dogs though

 

[polly]

We never made it to the vet this evening. As soon as I picked her up to put her in the carrier, she bent backwards and started panting and yowling. Rushed her into the car and she died en route to the vet. My poor love. We didn't even have a year with her, but at least she spent the last 11 months in safety, warmth and love.



I think we'll take a break from cat ownership for a bit while we heal. But I will still lurk this thread!

 

[Epona]

polly I am so sorry to hear this, what a horrible turn of events. Not surprised that you want to have a bit of a break to process it and recover.

I'm shocked to hear what has happened, was checking the thread for updates to hear what the vet had said and what medication etc., so I know you must be really suffering and probably struggling to take it all in.

Lots of love to you and yours.

Rest in Peace little Wicket

 

[rutabowa]

We never made it to the vet this evening. As soon as I picked her up to put her in the carrier, she bent backwards and started panting and yowling. Rushed her into the car and she died en route to the vet. My poor love. We didn't even have a year with her, but at least she spent the last 11 months in safety, warmth and love.

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I think we'll take a break from cat ownership for a bit while we heal. But I will still lurk this thread!

So sorry x

 

[polly]

I want to love react those posts but that gurning face is all wrong. Thank you though x

polly I am so sorry to hear this, what a horrible turn of events. Not surprised that you want to have a bit of a break to process it and recover.

I'm shocked to hear what has happened, was checking the thread for updates to hear what the vet had said and what medication etc., so I know you must be really suffering and probably struggling to take it all in.

Lots of love to you and yours.

Rest in Peace little Wicket

Thanks Epona. We are all in shock - she had really only been a bit off her food for a week

My kids strong-armed me into getting her a week after our last cat died, but this time I think we will wait for a cat to find us, as they seem to do.

 

[oryx]

Oh no, polly , so sorry to hear that.

 

[polly]

Thanks xx I won't bum out the entire thread, but I read a twitter thread last night of people who had elderly rescue animals, and there were loads of pictures and stories of lovely cats and dogs who had only spent a few months, a year etc with their owners. It was a really timely thing to read and I think it prepared me for this, despite her not seeming particularly unwell. It is kind of the deal when you have an old rescue with a hard past. Doesn't stop it breaking your heart though.

Send cat pics :/

 

[Puddy_Tat]

rest in purrs, wicket

(((( polly and family ))))

 

[smmudge]

Oh no sorry (((polly))) at least she had you and felt cared for in the end

Don't feel like there should only be happy posts here, as a pet thread it's here for the hard times as much as the good x

 

[ddraig]

oh no, that's so sad and horrible
and a shock
So sorry for you!
I had to unwatch and avoid this thread for quite a while after we lost Molly
take care

 

[Dystopiary]

I'm so sorry for your loss polly. RIP lovely Wicket.

 

[May Kasahara]

I'm so sorry polly xx

 

[Me76]

So sorry to hear that Polly. Remember the good time you had. Long or short it doesn't matter.

 

[Me76]

After being indoors since the 21st of August we decided to let Orson out this morning.

The first three weeks he was obviously ill and hardly moving at all, the two / three weeks after that he kind of knew he still needed to be careful and so wasn't bothered. The last week he has been meowing constantly and fighting with Ozzie so we made the decision that he is well enough, off pain killers and anti inflammatories, and still fine.

I wasn't in but other half said he was so cautious at first and couldn't believe the back door was open. Back to normal going in and out the cat flap after a few hours.

I've been so proud of Ozzie though. Also an outdoor cat but through the whole of this time when the catflap has been in only, she's very patiently stood by the back door when she's wanted to go out with no whinging and just having the faith that we will open it for her.

Love my cats.

 

[waxoyl]

Sorry for your loss polly.x

 

[Epona]

I understand the sort of not wanting to take over the thread concerns, but please do know that if you want to talk about it or have a cry here, that is part of what the thread is here for, and we are here to listen and sympathise and support.
So please don't think those sorts of posts are unwelcome here, we've all been through loss and have felt similar, this thread is just as much for those moments as it is the happy or funny ones.

 

[waxoyl]

Leopard sandwich.

 

[seeformiles]

We never made it to the vet this evening. As soon as I picked her up to put her in the carrier, she bent backwards and started panting and yowling. Rushed her into the car and she died en route to the vet. My poor love. We didn't even have a year with her, but at least she spent the last 11 months in safety, warmth and love.

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I think we'll take a break from cat ownership for a bit while we heal. But I will still lurk this thread!

Oh dear - so sorry. Any time (long or short) with these beautiful creatures is time well spent and something for which we’re all grateful.

 

[Mumbles274]

Don't know if this will work?