MY GARDEN IS PROTECTED !

[Redbert31]

Yesterday was a bad day for me. Little Boy, or "L.B.", as we called him, passed away. He had had his 14th birthday Saturday, April 13th. He was an exceptional cat.

Best Regards, Les

So very sad to hear about little boy's passing. What a beautiful kitty he was! I'm sure you will be hearing his faint meow around every corner and he will be waiting up for you when you meet again. It's so hard when they go on to cross the bridge before us, but it won't be heaven unless they are there waiting for us. Can you imagine all the meows and purrs we'll hear then. Love and hugs to you and your family [emoji175][emoji175][emoji250]

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[Rustyt1953]

Les, I am genuinely saddened to hear of the loss of L.B.

As you know, Ruthie and I, in over 36 years, have said 'good bye' to 14 cats and 2 dogs....all rescues.

They each left a singularly shaped void that is unfillable but that doesn't stop us from trying. As long as we have the resources we will continue to squeeze as many in as we can.

The sheer joy they brought and do bring us is unquantifiable.

I'm sorry for your loss. I get it.

 

[A10]

That's really hard Les, I'm sorry to hear that. He was a gorgeous guy.

 

[susieqz]

I AM TRUSTED!
for 2 days, my kits wouldn't leave the house.
on most days, i see one only when he or she wants a snack.
i open the door n he or she rushes past me to his bowl.
3 minutes later, they demand to be let out.
total time spent in the house during the day, 12 minutes.
since they refuse to leave, something evil walks.
i took pity on them n spent extra time in the garden.
they come with me when i go, n immediately come in when i do.

whatever is out there, my kits figure i'm tougher.
they know i'll protect them.
kinda touching.

how are you doing, les?

 

[Doug M.]

Sorry to hear that Les.

 

[les.b]

I want to thank everyone for the kind thoughts. I sure do miss LB. He was a good friend, and a real character. ....

Thinking about this week....LB passed while I was at a banquet, presenting an award to a student. When I left, I called the GF, and she told me she was holding him when he passed. Now, this is crazy, but I told her the story about the "rainbow bridge", and while I was telling her, a cloud appeared in the sunny sky, it started raining, and a rainbow appeared...the first one I've seen in about a year. I was so amazed that I stopped and took a picture.

That was Tuesday. Wednesday, after work, it was a sunny, cool day, and we buried LB next to Rocket (see post 1091). But this was strange as well. While I dug his grave, our dog Erma sat near and watched every move I made. She knew what I was doing. She was great friends with LB. when I lowered his box into the little grave, Erma could not take her eyes off of what I was doing. Like she was on an Honor Guard. When I filled in the grave, and raked it and planted daffodils at the head marker, and grass seed on the grave, Erma finally came to the grave, and very gently walked around the perimeter, touching all the edges where it had been filled in. Then she went to the foot of the grave, and lay down, with a sad look on her face....I just can't get over her reaction to the whole process, and thought I'd share it with you guys.

That was just one of the most remarkable things I've ever seen.

We're doing ok, the black kitty in the picture isn't Lucky, but the GF's little kitty she rescued, "Baby". She was a feral kitten that she rescued from under a porch. She was starving and her eyes were badly infected. We nursed her back to health a couple of years ago. She also attended the kitty funeral.

Best Regards, Les

 

[Redbert31]

That's so amazing from Emma's reaction to the rainbow. Made me reach for a tissue and cry... I'm happy you saw that rainbow as a sign that we will see them all again one day...I miss quite a few kitties and pups who shared my journey up to this point. Our 12 year old dog Jackson will have surgery May 14 for a tiny mass on his anus. He went in for shots the other day and my vet noticed it while doing his anal glands... Must be new, he had his anals done a few months ago and it wasn't there then.... So think good thoughts for him and for us that day please because I will be worried about him. He's my husband's best friend and constant lap companion since Rob's bad hip decreased his activities sharply. I'll let you know how he does. And I'll be thinking of you and the sadness you and your family is going thru this past week. LB did let you know he's ok thru that rainbow and he'll be watching over you and Emma, Baby and your GF, too. Prayers [emoji120][emoji120]

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[Redbert31]

Jackson is going for his surgery tomorrow plus my husband found another bump on his rear inner thigh above his knee. So think good thoughts for him tomorrow. I'll let you all know how he did when I get him home. TIA. Linda

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[susieqz]

you n jackson have my very best wishes.
i doubt i could even afford that surgery.

please don't delay giving us a report.

 

[les.b]

Prayers on the way, Linda!! I'll bet Jackson is going to be just fine. The GF and I are taking one of her friends (who can't afford to do it) kitties to the vet tomorrow for neutering. I'll be thinking about your handsome little guy!!

Best Regards, Les

 

[susieqz]

boy! i have soft cats.
as soon as it hits 90 degrees, drifter is inside with the a/c.

i'm getting starved for news.
linda, how is jackson?
can he walk?
les, how is lucky?
he had a friend to be with his whole life.
now, he's alone.
is he adjusting well?

 

[les.b]

Susie, Lucky is doing fine....his "soul mate", Bella is also fine. The kittie who passed away, "LB", lived at the house with the GF. I live at my cabin. Long story, but it works for us. She still has the dog, Erma, and three kitties. The one in the post above, "Baby", is going to be three in June, so she will hopefully be around for many years. All of our dogs and cats are rescues, and we help others with their pets as best we can.

Thinking about the heat, it's not all that hot here yet, but last year we noticed that Baby, who is black, overheats quickly in the sun. I guess we should have thought of that, but cats with black fur cannot tolerate the sun like ones with light colored fur.

Linda, I too hope that Jackson is doing well.

Best Regards, Les

 

[susieqz]

oh!
sorry, i was confused.
i thot lucky n lb lived in the cabin.

 

[Redbert31]

Good news! Jackson is doing well. Both tumors were benign and he gets his stitches out in about a week or so. We still have to be vigilant because both tumors have a chance of recurring on his feet and toenails. It is unlikely, but they'd have to be treated promptly if they appear on his feet because of the likelihood of severe deformity of his feet if they don't get caught in time. Strange! He does like his feet touched and we will watch to see that it's caught in time if it comes back. Dodged a big bullet there. Thank God! And thank you both, Les and Suzy for your prayers and thoughts.

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[susieqz]

great news., linda.
the silence was worrying.

 

[Redbert31]

great news., linda.
the silence was worrying.

The specimens had to go out twice. First time was inconclusive and then had to be sent out again to a more sophisticated lab because the type of tumor was uncommon. Sorry to have worried you. I was worried too and I didn't want to say anything till we were sure that the news was good. My vet wouldn't quit till we had an answer. She always says she wants to be an animal in my house... Well I'd want to be an animal in her care. She's been saving animals in my house for 35 years. We were one of her first patients out of veterinary School [emoji175][emoji175]

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[susieqz]

SCIENTIFIC PROOF MY CATS ARE SISSIES

my kits have it pretty good.
full tummies even when hunting is poor.
nice warm dry place to sleep.
safe place to stay when evil walks.
plus, a door person opening the doors evey 3 minutes all day long.

but, they get treated like family:
GET OUT OF THE WAY, STUPID CAT!

so, my kits are thriving but several times talking sweetly to them has been mentioned.
so, i decided to try an expirement.
as i passed cud, i, as usual, stopped for a quick cuddle. but as i scritched him, i told him his jungle face n big fangs were adorable in my best southern belle voice.
i kept this up.
i didn't think it would work because he never even noticed it when i screamed.
the results were stunning.
he has always jumped into my arms for a cuddle n a nap, a couple times/week.
but now, it's every single day!

i can't cuddle drifter. she doesn't like my touch much.
but she loves her brush.
every night she comes over for a good brush n a nap between my legs.
but after a few days of me telling her how beautiful she is, n how i'm happy she decided we were family, my voice dripping with honey. she changed.
she now comes for a brush 2-3 times/day.

i was stunned.
you thot i was kidding about scientific proof?
nope.
i can demonstrate mathamatically that i'm getting 200% more affection.

this sucks.
see, i thot they might tell me that a cutsy voice was nice.
but, they are screaming that this is something they must have.

the response has been so great, i have no choice.
i gotta keep this up.

the big problem is, sooner or later. some human will hear me doing this.
i will, of course, have to shoot him.
worse, i'll have to dispose of the body.

i better buy a back hoe.

 

[Redbert31]

SCIENTIFIC PROOF MY CATS ARE SISSIES

my kits have it pretty good.
full tummies even when hunting is poor.
nice warm dry place to sleep.
safe place to stay when evil walks.
plus, a door person opening the doors evey 3 minutes all day long.

but, they get treated like family:
GET OUT OF THE WAY, STUPID CAT!

so, my kits are thriving but several times talking sweetly to them has been mentioned.
so, i decided to try an expirement.
as i passed cud, i, as usual, stopped for a quick cuddle. but as i scritched him, i told him his jungle face n big fangs were adorable in my best southern belle voice.
i kept this up.
i didn't think it would work because he never even noticed it when i screamed.
the results were stunning.
he has always jumped into my arms for a cuddle n a nap, a couple times/week.
but now, it's every single day!

i can't cuddle drifter. she doesn't like my touch much.
but she loves her brush.
every night she comes over for a good brush n a nap between my legs.
but after a few days of me telling her how beautiful she is, n how i'm happy she decided we were family, my voice dripping with honey. she changed.
she now comes for a brush 2-3 times/day.

i was stunned.
you thot i was kidding about scientific proof?
nope.
i can demonstrate mathamatically that i'm getting 200% more affection.

this sucks.
see, i thot they might tell me that a cutsy voice was nice.
but, they are screaming that this is something they must have.

the response has been so great, i have no choice.
i gotta keep this up.

the big problem is, sooner or later. some human will hear me doing this.
i will, of course, have to shoot him.
worse, i'll have to dispose of the body.

i better buy a back hoe.

Hahaha! I loved that post! [emoji106]

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[Redbert31]

Logan was back at emergency hospital Monday at midnight... Vomiting blood again... Did blood work and diagnosed as gastroenteritis. Got a shot for nausea and went home 3 hours later. Tuesday went back to regular vet to do bloodwork for pancreatitis and a special one for B12 and folate which may help to determine why this happens to him so much. He NEVER eats anything but his special food and treats and filtered water (when were away from home) and he doesn't chew anything around the house. I go out with him in backyard and he doesn't eat anything there. It's a mystery... He seems better now. I hope it doesn't happen when I go on vacation in a week... He's coming with me. Besides this, my home A/C broke down, my truck won't go into Park and I had to take apart something on my 1 year old washer to make it spin. Oh and we have a cranky toilet. Thank God we have another one of those (lol) Hope the rest of you are doing well today... I've been watching all the documentaries about D Day, and marveling about how brave our service people were that day at Normandy. My dad was in the Navy in WWII and he was in Guam and Japan and he was only 23 that day when the Allies turned the war around. A big thank you to all those veterans past and present who bravely saved the world! A shout out to all those currently serving who protect us now. Have a good day [emoji175][emoji175]

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[susieqz]

it's great logan is ok.
he'd fit in fine here.
logan is the nearest town.

i see everything is going wrong at once.
good thing vacation is coming.