No, she took a side swipe at Nuala when she landed & slid next to her; it was pretty great to catch in a recording... they're still getting to know each other; there's still some hissing and swiping here & there, but there's also a lot chasing each other up & down the place in a playful way, so I think we're good.
Awesome. I was also thinking that Hedo would have had some great comment about your photo. I miss her around here 😢
No, she took a side swipe at Nuala when she landed & slid next to her; it was pretty great to catch in a recording... they're still getting to know each other; there's still some hissing and swiping here & there, but there's also a lot chasing each other up & down the place in a playful way, so I think we're good.
Awesome. I was also thinking that Hedo would have had some great comment about your photo. I miss her around here 😢
No, she took a side swipe at Nuala when she landed & slid next to her; it was pretty great to catch in a recording... they're still getting to know each other; there's still some hissing and swiping here & there, but there's also a lot chasing each other up & down the place in a playful way, so I think we're good.
Awesome. I was also thinking that Hedo would have had some great comment about your photo. I miss her around here 😢
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Bump for Hedo.
That little stripe on her face is what gave her away. Otherwise, I would have never see her in this photo.
Ooooh that means stay away while I clean myself! Great color.
Thanks. He is gorgeous. Can you believe he will be turning 17 this summer.
Really whoa he really doesn’t look old to me at all!
I know. I can see a few changes from when he was younger but the vet said he looks amazing for being 16. He is very active and bright eyed. And his coat is still thick and shiny.
He’s a beauty for any age, GG, that he looks like that at 17 is a credit to you & anyone else caring for him.
Meanwhile there’s little rest for Hell Cat over here.
Thanks. Looks like your little one is settling in well. Sweetie.
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My wife made a big pot of Italian Wedding Soup. It was OK, but just (don't tell her I said that!). The kale in it is especially just OK (read between the line, lol!). Annie hopped up on the chair next to me, purred a little "I'll try that!" to me so I slipped her some of the kale from my bowl. Oh did she like that! Hey, Annie, here, have some more!
"Don't give in to the lies. Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth. And to hope."
He’s a beauty for any age, GG, that he looks like that at 17 is a credit to you & anyone else caring for him.
Meanwhile there’s little rest for Hell Cat over here.
Thanks. Looks like your little one is settling in well. Sweetie.
She's f'n tapped... definitely a 9mo who pushes boundaries and is seeing who's boss. I had to pull her out of the dishwasher yesterday, she climbed in on the first rack when the door was open. She's a lunatic. We knew what we were getting into with another Tortie though... the attitude is real.
She is also super affectionate too; cries when I leave for work every morning, and snuggles up while sleeping with me or my wife. It's also pretty common for her to curl up at my feet if I'm sitting on the couch watching tv late night. I think we got a good one here, I just need to reign in the biting & swiping, as well as the counter & table visits.
Chains still isn't sold on her, but they do chase each other around a lot in a mostly playful way... I think we'll be ok once we get there.
He’s a beauty for any age, GG, that he looks like that at 17 is a credit to you & anyone else caring for him.
Meanwhile there’s little rest for Hell Cat over here.
Thanks. Looks like your little one is settling in well. Sweetie.
She's f'n tapped... definitely a 9mo who pushes boundaries and is seeing who's boss. I had to pull her out of the dishwasher yesterday, she climbed in on the first rack when the door was open. She's a lunatic. We knew what we were getting into with another Tortie though... the attitude is real.
She is also super affectionate too; cries when I leave for work every morning, and snuggles up while sleeping with me or my wife. It's also pretty common for her to curl up at my feet if I'm sitting on the couch watching tv late night. I think we got a good one here, I just need to reign in the biting & swiping, as well as the counter & table visits.
Chains still isn't sold on her, but they do chase each other around a lot in a mostly playful way... I think we'll be ok once we get there.
Sounds adorable. Kittens will be kittens. Just make sure to check the dishwasher before you start running it. Chains will come around. If they are starting to play that is good.
My wife made a big pot of Italian Wedding Soup. It was OK, but just (don't tell her I said that!). The kale in it is especially just OK (read between the line, lol!). Annie hopped up on the chair next to me, purred a little "I'll try that!" to me so I slipped her some of the kale from my bowl. Oh did she like that! Hey, Annie, here, have some more!
One of my cats loves lettuce. Just tell your wife the soup is delicious as you are slipping it to Annie. I am not a fan of kale either.
My 19.5 yr old cat, Tigger, went into septic shock today. He was off his food a bit, but he's been dealing with kidney issues so that's somewhat normal. He went outside this afternoon (he still likes his little patrol of his turf, but normally doesn't stay out for long). When I had to leave for work, he was still out, so I went to work for two hours then came home to let him in. He's usually waiting for me by the door, but he wasn't to be seen. I checked his usual outdoor hangout spots but he wasn't around. Went back to work and returned to check on him an hour later. (I live very close to my job.) When I pulled into the driveway he was under the bush he likes to sit. Went over to him but his nose was face down in front of him. He's deaf now, so I petted him and he looked up and meowed but I immediately saw his legs were splayed out. When he tried to get up he couldn't stand. I picked him up and drove straight the vets. I was thinking maybe he had a dog bite or was hit by a a car. Turns out he is septic and went into shock. Vet said his back legs were so cold, and his whole body, that the thermometer wouldn't even read his temperature. It doesn't look good. There may also be a blood clot in the artery between his legs which has rendered them unfunctional. My wife is in London working but she booked a flight home tomorrow. (I live in Ireland.) I'm dreading tomorrow. Sorry for the long post, but I'm just devasted at the moment. There's still a slim chance he could pull through, so I'm just hoping.
My 19.5 yr old cat, Tigger, went into septic shock today. He was off his food a bit, but he's been dealing with kidney issues so that's somewhat normal. He went outside this afternoon (he still likes his little patrol of his turf, but normally doesn't stay out for long). When I had to leave for work, he was still out, so I went to work for two hours then came home to let him in. He's usually waiting for me by the door, but he wasn't to be seen. I checked his usual outdoor hangout spots but he wasn't around. Went back to work and returned to check on him an hour later. (I live very close to my job.) When I pulled into the driveway he was under the bush he likes to sit. Went over to him but his nose was face down in front of him. He's deaf now, so I petted him and he looked up and meowed but I immediately saw his legs were splayed out. When he tried to get up he couldn't stand. I picked him up and drove straight the vets. I was thinking maybe he had a dog bite or was hit by a a car. Turns out he is septic and went into shock. Vet said his back legs were so cold, and his whole body, that the thermometer wouldn't even read his temperature. It doesn't look good. There may also be a blood clot in the artery between his legs which has rendered them unfunctional. My wife is in London working but she booked a flight home tomorrow. (I live in Ireland.) I'm dreading tomorrow. Sorry for the long post, but I'm just devasted at the moment. There's still a slim chance he could pull through, so I'm just hoping.
Oh man so sorry to hear I can only say I hope he’s not in pain 19 years man what a great Cat you & wife must of taken good care of him! Wishing him & you guys the best hope he can recover 😢
My 19.5 yr old cat, Tigger, went into septic shock today. He was off his food a bit, but he's been dealing with kidney issues so that's somewhat normal. He went outside this afternoon (he still likes his little patrol of his turf, but normally doesn't stay out for long). When I had to leave for work, he was still out, so I went to work for two hours then came home to let him in. He's usually waiting for me by the door, but he wasn't to be seen. I checked his usual outdoor hangout spots but he wasn't around. Went back to work and returned to check on him an hour later. (I live very close to my job.) When I pulled into the driveway he was under the bush he likes to sit. Went over to him but his nose was face down in front of him. He's deaf now, so I petted him and he looked up and meowed but I immediately saw his legs were splayed out. When he tried to get up he couldn't stand. I picked him up and drove straight the vets. I was thinking maybe he had a dog bite or was hit by a a car. Turns out he is septic and went into shock. Vet said his back legs were so cold, and his whole body, that the thermometer wouldn't even read his temperature. It doesn't look good. There may also be a blood clot in the artery between his legs which has rendered them unfunctional. My wife is in London working but she booked a flight home tomorrow. (I live in Ireland.) I'm dreading tomorrow. Sorry for the long post, but I'm just devasted at the moment. There's still a slim chance he could pull through, so I'm just hoping.
Oh man so sorry to hear I can only say I hope he’s not in pain 19 years man what a great Cat you & wife must of taken good care of him! Wishing him & you guys the best hope he can recover 😢
Hope all works out for the best.Yeah 19 years is a long time for a cat. Hopefully mine can make it to around then.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
My 19.5 yr old cat, Tigger, went into septic shock today. He was off his food a bit, but he's been dealing with kidney issues so that's somewhat normal. He went outside this afternoon (he still likes his little patrol of his turf, but normally doesn't stay out for long). When I had to leave for work, he was still out, so I went to work for two hours then came home to let him in. He's usually waiting for me by the door, but he wasn't to be seen. I checked his usual outdoor hangout spots but he wasn't around. Went back to work and returned to check on him an hour later. (I live very close to my job.) When I pulled into the driveway he was under the bush he likes to sit. Went over to him but his nose was face down in front of him. He's deaf now, so I petted him and he looked up and meowed but I immediately saw his legs were splayed out. When he tried to get up he couldn't stand. I picked him up and drove straight the vets. I was thinking maybe he had a dog bite or was hit by a a car. Turns out he is septic and went into shock. Vet said his back legs were so cold, and his whole body, that the thermometer wouldn't even read his temperature. It doesn't look good. There may also be a blood clot in the artery between his legs which has rendered them unfunctional. My wife is in London working but she booked a flight home tomorrow. (I live in Ireland.) I'm dreading tomorrow. Sorry for the long post, but I'm just devasted at the moment. There's still a slim chance he could pull through, so I'm just hoping.
So sorry to hear this. I hope he pulls through ok. But just know that you gave him a great long life. You and your wife must have taken very good care of him. Please keep us posted. We are here for you.
Update: He made it through the night. It turns out his pelvis is fractured. Out of all the possible problems, vet said this was the best outcome, but his age is against him. They're sending the x-ray to a specialist to see if he feels the fracture will heal naturally and not create intestinal/bowl problems. We visited him today and he was in relatively good spirits despite the injury. Vet did say his temp was so low from the shock it was touch and go for a while.
Update: He made it through the night. It turns out his pelvis is fractured. Out of all the possible problems, vet said this was the best outcome, but his age is against him. They're sending the x-ray to a specialist to see if he feels the fracture will heal naturally and not create intestinal/bowl problems. We visited him today and he was in relatively good spirits despite the injury. Vet did say his temp was so low from the shock it was touch and go for a while.
I am sorry for the fracture but happy to hear it was a better outcome than expected and he is in good spirits. Hopefully, it will heal right up. I wonder how it happened. Is it like a hip fracture in an elderly human?
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
Update: He made it through the night. It turns out his pelvis is fractured. Out of all the possible problems, vet said this was the best outcome, but his age is against him. They're sending the x-ray to a specialist to see if he feels the fracture will heal naturally and not create intestinal/bowl problems. We visited him today and he was in relatively good spirits despite the injury. Vet did say his temp was so low from the shock it was touch and go for a while.
I am sorry for the fracture but happy to hear it was a better outcome than expected and he is in good spirits. Hopefully, it will heal right up. I wonder how it happened. Is it like a hip fracture in an elderly human?
They think it was a car. At first they didn't suspect that because he has no exterior wounds, so they thought it was a blood clot or sepsis. We have him home now but he has to spend 6 weeks in a cage. They said the first two weeks would be very difficult. We have to give him morphine twice a day, but he's really struggling. We're having serious discussions if he's too old to go through this. He's had a great life for almost twenty years. It's very hard to watch.
Update: He made it through the night. It turns out his pelvis is fractured. Out of all the possible problems, vet said this was the best outcome, but his age is against him. They're sending the x-ray to a specialist to see if he feels the fracture will heal naturally and not create intestinal/bowl problems. We visited him today and he was in relatively good spirits despite the injury. Vet did say his temp was so low from the shock it was touch and go for a while.
I am sorry for the fracture but happy to hear it was a better outcome than expected and he is in good spirits. Hopefully, it will heal right up. I wonder how it happened. Is it like a hip fracture in an elderly human?
They think it was a car. At first they didn't suspect that because he has no exterior wounds, so they thought it was a blood clot or sepsis. We have him home now but he has to spend 6 weeks in a cage. They said the first two weeks would be very difficult. We have to give him morphine twice a day, but he's really struggling. We're having serious discussions if he's too old to go through this. He's had a great life for almost twenty years. It's very hard to watch.
I'm sure you will make the right decision.
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly. PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
Update: He made it through the night. It turns out his pelvis is fractured. Out of all the possible problems, vet said this was the best outcome, but his age is against him. They're sending the x-ray to a specialist to see if he feels the fracture will heal naturally and not create intestinal/bowl problems. We visited him today and he was in relatively good spirits despite the injury. Vet did say his temp was so low from the shock it was touch and go for a while.
I am sorry for the fracture but happy to hear it was a better outcome than expected and he is in good spirits. Hopefully, it will heal right up. I wonder how it happened. Is it like a hip fracture in an elderly human?
They think it was a car. At first they didn't suspect that because he has no exterior wounds, so they thought it was a blood clot or sepsis. We have him home now but he has to spend 6 weeks in a cage. They said the first two weeks would be very difficult. We have to give him morphine twice a day, but he's really struggling. We're having serious discussions if he's too old to go through this. He's had a great life for almost twenty years. It's very hard to watch.
I know it’s a hard decision. My friend recently went through something similar but with a younger cat. She was closing her front door and the cat tried to run out and the door slammed on its leg and shattered it in 4 places. They thought it might have to be amputated. But they put a cast on and she had to be in a cage for 8 weeks to keep her from jumping. My friend bought a huge cage meant for big dogs. The cat chewed the cast off a few times and it had to replaced. But she would let her out of the cage if she could keep a close eye on her so she wouldn’t jump. Jumping was the main issue. It was a long time but they got through it. The leg isn’t fully healed but the cast is now off and it is getting better. I know this cat was younger than yours and a broken leg is not the same as the pelvis. But it might be ok. Hopefully, he is not in too much pain.
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Bump for Hedo.
She is also super affectionate too; cries when I leave for work every morning, and snuggles up while sleeping with me or my wife. It's also pretty common for her to curl up at my feet if I'm sitting on the couch watching tv late night. I think we got a good one here, I just need to reign in the biting & swiping, as well as the counter & table visits.
Chains still isn't sold on her, but they do chase each other around a lot in a mostly playful way... I think we'll be ok once we get there.
Turns out he is septic and went into shock. Vet said his back legs were so cold, and his whole body, that the thermometer wouldn't even read his temperature. It doesn't look good. There may also be a blood clot in the artery between his legs which has rendered them unfunctional. My wife is in London working but she booked a flight home tomorrow. (I live in Ireland.)
I'm dreading tomorrow. Sorry for the long post, but I'm just devasted at the moment. There's still a slim chance he could pull through, so I'm just hoping.
Hope all works out for the best.Yeah 19 years is a long time for a cat. Hopefully mine can make it to around then.
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
Update: He made it through the night. It turns out his pelvis is fractured. Out of all the possible problems, vet said this was the best outcome, but his age is against him.
They're sending the x-ray to a specialist to see if he feels the fracture will heal naturally and not create intestinal/bowl problems.
We visited him today and he was in relatively good spirits despite the injury.
Vet did say his temp was so low from the shock it was touch and go for a while.
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
4/28/16- Philly, PA
4/29/16- Philly, PA
5/1/16- NYC
5/2/16- NYC
9/2/18- Boston, MA
9/4/18- Boston, MA
9/14/22- Camden, NJ
9/7/24- Philly, PA
9/9/24- Philly, PA
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly, PA
RNDM- 3/9/16- Philly, PA