Cat Lovers

Mama-san wrote:

We just got back from putting Sophia down. This morning she couldn't even get up and seemed so cold and uncomfortable. I know I did the right thing. Poor timid Sophia who was so scared of everything outside the house barely moved.
She never ever let me hold her like a baby or up against me, but she did today. Maybe it's human wishing, but she seemed to understand when I told her they would help her.
Afterwards, we stopped at a store to pick up milk, and while Scott was in the store, a feather came drifting down out of the sky. I didn't see a bird anywhere around. I want to think it was Sophia letting me know her spirit has flown free of her body.
Thanks for all the good wishes.

Mama-san wrote:

We just got back from putting Sophia down. This morning she couldn't even get up and seemed so cold and uncomfortable. I know I did the right thing. Poor timid Sophia who was so scared of everything outside the house barely moved.
She never ever let me hold her like a baby or up against me, but she did today. Maybe it's human wishing, but she seemed to understand when I told her they would help her.
Afterwards, we stopped at a store to pick up milk, and while Scott was in the store, a feather came drifting down out of the sky. I didn't see a bird anywhere around. I want to think it was Sophia letting me know her spirit has flown free of her body.
Thanks for all the good wishes.

Wondering Why wrote:

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You never know...If my daughter and I are home alone at night and there is a loud noise outside..here comes Kitty to stand beside us and she growls really loud, bless her heart...which is really funny because anytime company comes over Kitty is hidding somewhere in the house and she will not come out until they leave....go figure

Mama-san wrote:

We just got back from putting Sophia down. This morning she couldn't even get up and seemed so cold and uncomfortable. I know I did the right thing. Poor timid Sophia who was so scared of everything outside the house barely moved.
She never ever let me hold her like a baby or up against me, but she did today. Maybe it's human wishing, but she seemed to understand when I told her they would help her.
Afterwards, we stopped at a store to pick up milk, and while Scott was in the store, a feather came drifting down out of the sky. I didn't see a bird anywhere around. I want to think it was Sophia letting me know her spirit has flown free of her body.
Thanks for all the good wishes.

jimwings wrote:

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Life is Precious wrote:

<quoted text>Jim,These animals are sooooo cute.How are you Jim? How are the studies going?

Mama-san wrote:

We just got back from putting Sophia down. This morning she couldn't even get up and seemed so cold and uncomfortable. I know I did the right thing. Poor timid Sophia who was so scared of everything outside the house barely moved.
She never ever let me hold her like a baby or up against me, but she did today. Maybe it's human wishing, but she seemed to understand when I told her they would help her.
Afterwards, we stopped at a store to pick up milk, and while Scott was in the store, a feather came drifting down out of the sky. I didn't see a bird anywhere around. I want to think it was Sophia letting me know her spirit has flown free of her body.
Thanks for all the good wishes.

chazmo wrote:

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Thank god this "knuckle dragger" didn't catch the culprit...We don't cotton much to abuse here...
You did a good thing...Hopefully this was a one time occurrence and your "culprit" grew up fast once caught...
Our youngest is part Bengal and part ?...
Found her at 4-5 weeks under the tire of my wife's car...
Wife asked if I heard a cat, and when I looked under the car, this little furball was curled up sitting behind the tire...of course we picked her up (didn't roll over her)...Her eyes were swollen shut...Probably got lost from her mom...
Pure wild animal....Had to cup her in the crook of my arm to keep her calm at the vet...Had to be mom until her eyes recovered...
Very dedicated animal...But still can't pet her with out growls, hissing, spitting, and of course my favorite...Wrapping around my forearm and laying on of teeth...
She will dent my skin with her fangs and just stop and look at me as if to say, "You know I could do it"...Then turn loose and walk away...
Then jump back up and start again...
Sleeps in my lap...but won't let us touch her...

Mama-san wrote:

We just got back from putting Sophia down. This morning she couldn't even get up and seemed so cold and uncomfortable. I know I did the right thing. Poor timid Sophia who was so scared of everything outside the house barely moved.
She never ever let me hold her like a baby or up against me, but she did today. Maybe it's human wishing, but she seemed to understand when I told her they would help her.
Afterwards, we stopped at a store to pick up milk, and while Scott was in the store, a feather came drifting down out of the sky. I didn't see a bird anywhere around. I want to think it was Sophia letting me know her spirit has flown free of her body.
Thanks for all the good wishes.

Jayde wrote:

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I would love to see it taken far more seriously as well. People who hurt animals are cowards.

chazmo wrote:

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People that hurt animals get fed to the 'gators in the marsh...(sorry...just joking...a little)

Pagan and Proud wrote:

<quoted text>So Sorry to hear about Sophia. You'll see her again, eventually. That which is loved never dies.

Wondering Why wrote:

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(((Huge hug))) to you and your family...just remember she will be waiting for you on the otherside...

Mama-san wrote:

We just got back from putting Sophia down. This morning she couldn't even get up and seemed so cold and uncomfortable. I know I did the right thing. Poor timid Sophia who was so scared of everything outside the house barely moved.
She never ever let me hold her like a baby or up against me, but she did today. Maybe it's human wishing, but she seemed to understand when I told her they would help her.
Afterwards, we stopped at a store to pick up milk, and while Scott was in the store, a feather came drifting down out of the sky. I didn't see a bird anywhere around. I want to think it was Sophia letting me know her spirit has flown free of her body.
Thanks for all the good wishes.

chazmo wrote:

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Agreed...
But why do all these cats and raccoons keep coming to my house?...
They sure get along well...

Aging Hippy wrote:

Grrrrrrrrrrrr at the one who hurt Oliver. I would really like to see those crimes taken far more seriously and with much greater penalty, considering what we know about cruelty to animals frequently being a good indicator of other seriously bad things. Glad to hear he is enjoying a full recovery.

eleanorigby wrote:

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I had offers to attend to the matter if you follow, but when they left, what then for my remaining cats? Had to consider those. I won't say more. shhhhhhh!!!!!
I can relate to your wild kitty. You do well that she will sleep in your lap. We have a feral,
she was hiding under the garden chalet (as we laughing call it, two sheds joined really) tiny black kitten soaking wet through and howling for food. Would not eat if I watched, had to place it
under the chalet. Gradually placed it nearer the house and one day managed to catch her.
Since then, never let her go.
Now here is a thing, we recently aquired a tiny 7 year old Yorkshire Terrier female dog. I am home all day and so am with them constantly, she is now used to the cats but they are all a little wary, although at least twice her size. But when Milly appeared, although she is the smallest, the Yorkie backed away.

Pagan and Proud wrote:

<quoted text>Well....speaking from a personal experience perspective, animals tend to be very "aware' with those who would help them if they can, my old apartment complex people had issues with the canadian geese but I could sit down among them and feed them by hand(and have pics to prove it).

eleanorigby wrote:

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Thanks for that Hippy. What happened was, I paid a visit to a neighbour whose land it happened on, and he pointed me in the direction of two lads who he had given permission to shoot on his land.
The RSPCA Inspector wanted the Police to confiscate the weapon, but the police officer concerned didn't think it serious enough to follow through, the RSPCA were prepared to do ballistics on the pellets. I pointed out to the bobby that it could be a child next time, thinking this may 'up' the offence in his eyes, but he dragged his feet, the kid got rid of the weapon.
But that was three years ago and the cat is fine, and no further incidents, so we feel fortunate in that respect.