What a few weeks! I have yet more sadness to report.
My next door neighbor and best friend in the world, Rex, also passed on to that great doggie playground in the sky.
Rex protected our house as well as his own. Angel even bought dog treats to reward Rex with.
When he’d pop his leash, he’d come over and snuffle my belly. Then we’d sit side-by-side and watch traffic go by.
Rex was 14 years old and his poor little body just gave out. His lady spent his last night on earth with her arms around him and he knew he was loved and would be missed.
I'll miss you Rex!
I showed my respect and paid him honor in my own way…For three days I slept near the office window, where I could look out over his grave under the lilac bush. And I kept vigil during the nights to make sure his spirit could see me watching over him.
Rex, I’ll miss you buddy!
It is with great sadness that I report a good friend passed away recently.
Heathcliff, a gentle, sweet and loving red Persian had been adopted five years ago by Angel’s friends (who also do Persian cat rescue).
Heathcliff finally went to the great kitty playground in the sky.
Heathcliff had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy at his adoption. His veterinarian had given him six months to live – five years ago.
This just shows what a loving and nurturing home can do for a special needs cat. He had devoted people who religiously give him heart medication twice a day. They even hired a babysitter when they were gone for a day or more – because Heathcliff needed his medication at regular intervals, and they wanted him to have some company as well.
It’s true that Heathcliff needed a lot of attention and care, but he gave back tenfold the love and affection to his people – they will miss him sorely.
Goodbye Heathcliff – may you forever chase butterflies and chew sweet catnip; may you forever more be free from pain and the restrictions of a faulty heart.
We’ll miss you!
I don’t know if you’ve ever watched a cat drink, but almost all of us will watch with our eyes for possible predators who may want to eat us – we look out over the water, not into it.
This is a picture of my “cousin” Gunther (his lady and mine are sisters) from Durand, WI.
Gunther licking his face
He just finished drinking from a container of fresh rain water near the bird feeders.
Notice how his pink tongue is curled as he cleans his face; there’s a drip of water coming from the side of his mouth.
Since this was taken in late morning, the gnats were thick and annoying.
Gunther is a plump, hearing cat and well trained to stay in his yard, so he’s allowed outside without a harness or leash. He wears, as you should too, a collar with owner ID and rabies information.
Have fun out there, but stay safe!
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