I posted this picture of my Birman Pikake on a different thread but thought to share it here too. Her name means Jasmine Flower in Hawaiian (Clearly, I’ve borrowed her name for the forum)?.
This is my new kitty Cleo.
She was in a hoarder's home and took a while to warm up but is now a complete love bug and so entertaining and playful.
Thank you for starting this thread. It just brightened my day reading the posts and seeing these wonderful pets. They bring us so much joy, don't they? XO
@bluebelle That’s so kind of you ❤️. She’s a sassy one and I speak to her via an animal communicator a few times a year (still working on hearing her clearly), to make sure we fully know what she wants and how she’s feeling. But she’s much more than just a cat - along with her “big sister” Kealani who crossed the rainbow bridge a few years ago, she is one of my spiritual guides. Just happens to be one that weighs 11lbs and is covered in fur.?
What vibe are you getting off her?
@laura-f, thanks for sharing the pictures. Coco and Bambi are so cute! And they love their little routines, don't they? I'm now remembering that picture of Arlo and Tess; it really tugs at my heart.
@ghandigirl, Toby looks like a movie star! Quite the cutie. I think it's lovely that you learned to paint so you could paint him. Cleo looks like she could get into some mischief. So glad that she was rescued from that home and has you in her life.
@yogagirl, Mr Pea and Harry look like very sweet kitties. So they actually share that Christmas present? That must be a delight to see! We humans could really learning something from our furry friends.
My sister had two Springer Spaniels, the first, Molly about 4 years older than Mazie. Molly wasn't thrilled to have another dog introduced into the household, but interestingly, whenever Molly received a dog treat, she would break it up and share the little pieces with Mazie when she was a pup.
Penny from Heaven
My daughter's dog :)
Hello, I have been lurking a long time but never registered until now. I admire the insight, wit, and compassion of all the members here.
The thing that finally drove me to post is not the discussion of global/national issues that initially drew me here, but a more personal matter.
My beautiful, sweet, loving, funny cat Charcoal passed away three days ago. He was eleven years old and had had heart problems since he was young. We knew the day would likely come when it would take him but had no idea when that would be. He suddenly got a "saddle thrombosis" which left his back end paralyzed and his heart was not even what you could call "beating"-- just randomly rumbling We rushed him to the University emergency vet clinic at 5 AM and they recommended euthanasia. So that was that.
I feel bad because he was so scared. And I wonder if maybe I should have had the vets go all out to try to save him, even though they said it was a long shot and even if they saved him, he'd probably throw another clot within a few months. We (my family) were all there and he was in my lap being petted when he died. But I still feel guilty and crappy and I hope he is OK and doesn't resent us for euthanizing him. He was very, very attached to us. I have not "heard from him" (in dreams, feelings, etc) since. I am intuitive but not nearly as much as many of you. My remaining cat is sad but gradually returning to normal. Anyhow, I guess I just needed an outlet. Thank you.
@ana Dearest sweet Ana, it is the hardest thing to do what you did but it was the bravest thing to do. You did it to save Charcoal from pain and suffering. The vets have much experience with these situations and they love animals. Going with their advice is good. Regret is a terrible thing to do to yourself when you are already suffering from losing him. I see that you are a loving caring person who would go to the ends of the earth for him. You did what you did to save him from more hurt. And now he is at peace. Am surrounding you with love and my own feeling that you did the right thing to protect him from pain. We welcome you to our community with open arms.