Happy Halloween
October 31, 2007 l 3 Comments
a mouse-eye view
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I’m back and my trip was wonderful. A relaxing weekend hanging out with one of my closest friends. And yet…as I sat around her apartment, I kept waiting for a cat or a rabbit or some other furry thing to come around the corner. I worried about exposed electrical cords, leftover food, and small chokeable items left on the floor, until I realized that there was no one there to chew (or choke) on them. It wasn’t so much that I missed my own furkids, but that I had a hard time feeling at home without an animal around. A strange feeling, for sure.
The best part about living with my family?
October 25, 2007 l 2 Comments
Auxiliary zookeepers!
I’m off to Pennsylvania for a few days. Hope you and your furry ones have a safe and happy weekend.
Reximus Maximus
October 24, 2007 l 3 Comments
one step ahead
October 22, 2007 l 3 Comments
Every night when I feed the mice dinner Rex runs over thinking that I (of course) must have something for him. And despite the fact that I never actually have anything, his enthusiasm is undeterred.
Enthusiasm that he expresses by trying to place himself directly under my feet, which means I spend most of the time trying not to trip over him.
Well tonight, I got ahead of the game: I made Rex a ‘ball’, alternating layers of tissues with Craisins. A shred-able, edible treat. And did it work?
Ten minutes later, he’s still going at it.
we still would live no other way
October 20, 2007 l 1 Comment
First, I want to say Thank You to John, Linda, Kh. Michelle, Tamara, and the many others of you out there in internet land who have taken the time to say a kind word and offer support during this time. It has certainly been a difficult few weeks for our family.
Today I logged on to my flickr page to see a wonderfully touching comment someone had left on Peanut’s photo:
Peanut continues to touch people. Folks you don’t even know have shed tears with you….we saw your love for this bundle of fur…we experienced care. Bless you all.
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“We who choose to surround ourselves with lives
even more temporary than our own, live within a fragile circle,
easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps,
we still would live no other way.
We cherish memory as the only certain immortality,
never fully understanding the necessary plan.”
- Irving Townsend
Beeper has joined Peanut at the Bridge
October 17, 2007 l 4 Comments
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She passed away this evening surrounded by her family. We have lost our oldest and longest companion, and once more our hearts are heavy.
We’ve got costumes for three of the four younger cats, and will be buying Miko’s this week. I had vowed to dress them up this year, if for no longer than the time it takes to shoot some photos. Their costumes are perfect for their personalities, I must say.
Curious?
You’ll have to wait until Halloween.
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Thanks for the suggestion of a mild sedative, John. My only concern is – then what? Medications, force feedings, subcutaneous fluids, and otherwise handling her is not even possible. Even in her state she would fight us until there is no fight left. The vet may be able to shed some light on what is wrong, but I can’t conceive of a treatment plan that wouldn’t be too invasive for Beeper.
At the moment she continues to eat very small amounts of food, sleep a lot, and wander around the addition looking for people to give her lovins.
Beeper update
October 14, 2007 l 3 Comments
She continues to eat very small amounts of food. We have tried bribing her with everything we can think of: tuna, tuna juice, cooked chicken, Nutrical, KMR, Fancy Feast. This morning she ate a small spoonful of baby food (chicken) and drank a lot of water.
It is so hard to see her this ill. Over the past few years she has been slowly losing weight. Not being able to bring her to see a vet or give a comprehensive exam, we don’t know what is the underlying cause. Now within this past week she has lost an astonishing amount of weight from her already skinny frame, and incredibly, still insists on making her daily rounds.
She greeted me in the driveway this morning as I came home from work. She tried, as always, to climb into the car and take a nap on the seats. She meowed loudly in protest as I picked her up and brought her inside. She is still feisty, but there is obviously something wrong. I just wish I knew what it was.
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On a sidenote, I would like to clarify that Beeper lives in the addition of our house, specifically in my grandfather’s apartment. She is not around the other cats, and furthermore, we are all very careful to wash our hands after petting and handling her so as not to pass any illnesses along to our other cats. They do not share toys, dishes or bedding. Just wanted to remind everyone that it is critically important to follow proper precautions when dealing with animals outside of your household.
more kitty videos
October 13, 2007 l 2 Comments
Stephanie and the Rubber Band
