scrappy says:
I've been away from my desktop and only just found out about Floppy's diagnosis. I'm so sorry Mark and even though he's eating and is fairly steady right now, I can't help the tears. Kisses to that handsome trooper and, by the way, he looks gorgeous on that quilt. xxoo
Claire says:
This is how Claire sets her trap. When a guest is over and sitting on the couch she jumps up right beside them lying sphinx-like against their leg and let's them pet her all they want. Then when they've developed a false sense of security she rolls over on her back still leaning against their thigh, and she spreads her legs so they have clear access for a belly rub. First timers always fall for her little ruse! She is a good girl so all she really does is quickly close all paws and her mouth on the person's hand to give them a fright, but she just touches their hands with her claws and teeth, there's no real scratching or biting that even leaves a mark involved but it still scares the heck outta people...LOL!!!
doerscheln says:
Yes, I remember that Ivan passed shortly after Paulinchen and Robocat a few months after Willi. And I just found out that your Daisy went about a year after my Donna and both became 10 years old. Maybe it would be really better to get a hamster. ;-) No, I hope to get kittens this spring.
tele_mark says:
cynthia - my Italian grandmother made that quilt as a Christmas present to my parents over 40 years ago. doerscheln - Yes, I've been amazed at how shiny his coat is still. You reminded me of the thyroid meds. I'd taken him off him, because, what was the point? But I've put him back on them tonite. Also, he gave me a scare that was lifted a few minutes ago. I took that picture after he'd been up on the bed about 8 hours. And that was about 20 hours ago. He was in that spot, doing very little, all that time. I had to bring him food and water, and thought this was about it, although he was in good spirits and pretty happy. Well, I just turned around afew minutes ago and he was at the water fountain in the kitchen taking a drink. Then he went downstairs and pooped in his usual spot under the oil tank after peeing in the litter box, then came back upstairs and had 1/2 a can of food. He's just milling around now. And yes, Moritz and Floppy are tied together. Don't know if you've noticed the pattern, but you'll see that everytime you've lost a cat, I lose one soon after. Please get a hamster! Just kidding!!! But when Moritz went, I was pretty sure Floppy was up next, though he's been showing the signs for over a year now.
cynthia says:
Love the blanket Floppy is laying on. My grandmother (from Italy) use to put together the same beautiful quilts...My prayers are with you during this never know whats going to happen next time.