Any cat lovers here?
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YY1
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We are feeding bone broth, sometimes with antihistamines mixed in and sometimes a little CBD to maybe help with rest.
Josie and Marlo have never been in the infirmary/kittenarium before.
They did "OK" last night. A few asks to get out and door banging, but short lived.
However, they are both fast and can squirt through a barely cracked door in no time.
Josie and Marlo have never been in the infirmary/kittenarium before.
They did "OK" last night. A few asks to get out and door banging, but short lived.
However, they are both fast and can squirt through a barely cracked door in no time.
Was out cutting nasty blackberry bushes yesterday, high ~25 ish mph winds, went to go back inside and the door was slightly ajar…
Called Rowan, nowhere to be found.
Guess who went outside!
Opened the door and called, yup she came scurrying back in.
First time she went out, since Ive had her, too much wildlife here to be an outside cat, even the bears go through the trash cans.
I had just gotten the notice that her chip had been transferred to my name and completed the necessary docs, guess She is gonna get a collar with a tag… Had to change her name, she had a goofy name for a girl, but she was named Rowan at the last shelter she was at.
She was a good girl and promptly came when i called her, so she got treats.
From now on; I will make sure the door is secure.
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Called Rowan, nowhere to be found.
Guess who went outside!
Opened the door and called, yup she came scurrying back in.
First time she went out, since Ive had her, too much wildlife here to be an outside cat, even the bears go through the trash cans.
I had just gotten the notice that her chip had been transferred to my name and completed the necessary docs, guess She is gonna get a collar with a tag… Had to change her name, she had a goofy name for a girl, but she was named Rowan at the last shelter she was at.
She was a good girl and promptly came when i called her, so she got treats.
From now on; I will make sure the door is secure.
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Well Rowan saw an opportunity, and that’s what cats do…
I had just received confirmation that her chip was transferred to me, had to change her name and was very surprised to find out she is 14 years old.
She doesn’t look or act like it, but was represented to me that she was 6 years old from the shelter that had her last.
It doesn’t matter, because I sure am giving her the life she deserves; just means she has been through bs for more years than I thought…
Upstairs garnering sun, after a bit of a snack, and some vitamin treats she loves!
Don’t know if the vitamins are helping but she really like them.
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I had just received confirmation that her chip was transferred to me, had to change her name and was very surprised to find out she is 14 years old.
She doesn’t look or act like it, but was represented to me that she was 6 years old from the shelter that had her last.
It doesn’t matter, because I sure am giving her the life she deserves; just means she has been through bs for more years than I thought…
Upstairs garnering sun, after a bit of a snack, and some vitamin treats she loves!
Don’t know if the vitamins are helping but she really like them.
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YY1
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That's quite the discrepancy in age reporting.
From "prime of life" to "possibly on the way out".
You would think they would have IDK...actually got the info from the chip and recorded it into her paperwork.
This may change some of the care you give.
We've found that's the age they start to noticeably slow down, and start potentially having health issues.
IIRC the "human age" equivalent for a 14 year old is between 72 and 78!
Totally agree with you YY1.
Although she acts much younger than her age, I understand cats, and their changes. So far she hasn't slowed down and bounds up long steep stairs, of course she gets some supplements for joint health.
5 of my previous pals all lived to be 16 to 18, and went through the typical illnesses.
My regular vet was a great guy, with him for like 25 years, he has retired, but still owns the business unfortunately they are a lonng way away.
All of this doesn’t really change anything yet as far as Rowan goes— she got a good report from the shelter vet, and she seemed to speak cat rather well, I liked the way she handled Rowan.
I have known the gal that runs the shelter that Rowan came from since 2004, and trusted her. She does a lot of good for the cats, but…
I had asked her a few times for the chip number, and she alway put it off. Now I think I know why!
I have a huge file medical etc that came with the adoption. I was going to write a note to the shelter and tell how well, and the progress that my lil one has made, but think I will just skip that.
All in all, I get to give my good girl my very best, and I can see she knows it.
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YY1
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I knew you would have a plan and not be waivered.
All of ours get the "now that you're older than me" talk, when that time comes.
Missy, Age 10.5 gets that talk this year.
Valley is next, at 8 (48).
The rest are "younguns".
I believe Willlow, Abra and Dinky are all 5 to 5.5 (36-ish)
Romey is 4.
The rest are 3 or less.
We really don't know about Rolls or Skippy, but we're guessing 3-4 for the Skip and 5-6 for Rolls.
All of ours get the "now that you're older than me" talk, when that time comes.
Missy, Age 10.5 gets that talk this year.
Valley is next, at 8 (48).
The rest are "younguns".
I believe Willlow, Abra and Dinky are all 5 to 5.5 (36-ish)
Romey is 4.
The rest are 3 or less.
We really don't know about Rolls or Skippy, but we're guessing 3-4 for the Skip and 5-6 for Rolls.
Mattie cat is the only one I have a known age on and she's coming on 6 years now, Fatso I'd guess is about the same and Princess within a year or so. Of all the kits in my house Fatso is the youngest at heart, knocking on wood I will say they're all healthy & happy if not a little plump. Now that kitten season is upon us things are gonna get busy.
made in china
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She was probably trying to avoid seeing the cat be euthanized or spend the last years in a shelter.
Piglet is my current 'old lady' cat as she's coming up on 12 having joined the crew in August of 2014. Ghost is a former feral and thought to be about the same age. Beaker and Pixel, the remaining two siblings, will be 11 in a few weeks. Of the first two Egyptians that come over in September of 2020, Nixie will be six very soon as he was a kitten when found around July of 2020, and they think Faraday was about two when he was dropped off at the rescuer's, so he's around 8. Marconi (the newest Egyptian) came over in Feb 2025 after being found at an estimated two years old in about September 2024, so I figure he's around 3-1/2. The kittens (Widlar and Schottky, June and July of 2025 respectively) are just shy of one at this point..
Crazy how quickly time flies.
-Pat
Crazy how quickly time flies.
-Pat
Yes Pat, time seems to fly, thats for sure.
You have quite the cat count!
I remember when I had 5, for a while we all lived in a 1 bedroom apartment. but eventually we ended up in a rather large house.
Not all of the cats got along and there was a definite pecking order.
One of my fondest memories of that gang, was at feeding time, they all ate off a large dinner plate, with my alpha black boy stretching over everyone to get his fill, Lucky sure was a different boy. (Sasha, my avatar would take no nonsense.)
Then China would go back and clean the plate, she was Lucky’s pal.. licking him with her delicate paws tightly around his neck.
Unfortunately I am limited to just Rowan these days, as she doesn't tolerate much. She spent close to a year secluded in a dog run at her last shelter, she was a favorite, and got to roam when there was someone around to keep an eye on her.
She has changed so much, and her 1 year anniversary with me will be in 3 days.
Yes time does indeed fly.
My very best to you, and your great crew of “test equipment” supervisors!
Celadon
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You have quite the cat count!
I remember when I had 5, for a while we all lived in a 1 bedroom apartment. but eventually we ended up in a rather large house.
Not all of the cats got along and there was a definite pecking order.
One of my fondest memories of that gang, was at feeding time, they all ate off a large dinner plate, with my alpha black boy stretching over everyone to get his fill, Lucky sure was a different boy. (Sasha, my avatar would take no nonsense.)
Then China would go back and clean the plate, she was Lucky’s pal.. licking him with her delicate paws tightly around his neck.
Unfortunately I am limited to just Rowan these days, as she doesn't tolerate much. She spent close to a year secluded in a dog run at her last shelter, she was a favorite, and got to roam when there was someone around to keep an eye on her.
She has changed so much, and her 1 year anniversary with me will be in 3 days.
Yes time does indeed fly.
My very best to you, and your great crew of “test equipment” supervisors!
Celadon
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Copanel
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However, it is correct to mention all the data correctly, I would choose to adopt old or sick cats or dogs, they are the ones who need peace and help the most. The young and healthy ones have a greater chance of being adopted.
YY1
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Yes, we have a contingent of "borderline unadoptables".
Some do eventually come around. Some never really do.
...but they are free to be themselves here.
Josie was released yesterday morning.
Marlo was released this morning.
The infirmary is now empty.
Hopefully that is the last of it.
Valley
Willow
Abra
Dinky
Rome
...and most importantly, Mr. White...
Seem to have escaped getting it.
Rollo however, still seems to be suffering outside.
This morning he did seem in better spirits and less fatigued.
Hopefully he is on the mend as well.
We have not seen Chance for a few days.
She's the outside girl that we're fairly sure someone else is caring for.
She may be sick with this, or just being herself.
She does frequently not show for a couple days.
I think 4-5 is the most and I believe that's where we are now.
Some do eventually come around. Some never really do.
...but they are free to be themselves here.
Josie was released yesterday morning.
Marlo was released this morning.
The infirmary is now empty.
Hopefully that is the last of it.
Valley
Willow
Abra
Dinky
Rome
...and most importantly, Mr. White...
Seem to have escaped getting it.
Rollo however, still seems to be suffering outside.
This morning he did seem in better spirits and less fatigued.
Hopefully he is on the mend as well.
We have not seen Chance for a few days.
She's the outside girl that we're fairly sure someone else is caring for.
She may be sick with this, or just being herself.
She does frequently not show for a couple days.
I think 4-5 is the most and I believe that's where we are now.
Copanel
Well-Known Member
A few years ago I saw a show about cats made in the UK, where cats in that area were fitted with GPS collars and they noticed that one cat had three homes, so three caretakers. Each of the so-called owners was amazed when they found out where their cat was and that she was basically living at three addresses.
YY1
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I saw that same show.
Quite interesting.
I remember the well traveled path on the edge of the forest.
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