Thank you. I'm realizing now that his death was part of a greater change, in both our lives, of which I felt profoundly guilty (regarding him). A big move away from his beloved hunting grounds, and perhaps a move that contributed to his demise (?). But it couldn't be helped, and I did everything...
Thank you, Purr-fect. That's really helpful, as what I struggle with most are the last days...Did I do the right thing, at the right time, etc? I'm not used to making decisions like these, for sentient beings (hopefully nobody has TOO much experience with that)...I guess we're never sure of...
Everyone, I'm just perusing your notes again, as I've been hit hard with guilt, what-ifs, the whole thing. And reading your kind, heartfelt, thoughtful and personal notes help me SO much. I am so grateful. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season, whether with your current cats or the sweet...
Hi all, I’m sitting a sweet cat in a studio apartment. I’m a very light sleeper and every night at some point the cat scratches on his igloo cat bed, meows loudly and runs around. Not a ton but enough that I wake up a lot. Can I move the cat bed? Or cover the wood outer part so that cat can’t...
Oh--Oh--Thank you for this. What an incredibly lovely thing to write. My abiding thanks, to you! And big hug. Soothes me and makes me feel much better...xo
Hi everyone,
I moved with my beloved Otto (10) to the city, after living in the mountains for his whole life. We were down here for less than two months when a neighbor cat (a very mean cat) jumped into the yard, bit Otto and caused a wound that abscessed...got it treated, but Otto didn't seem...
Thanks, everyone.
In my mind, my cat will never be happy because his happiness is based on exploring and hunting. I feel it's like taking a person who loves the outdoors (skiing, hiking, etc) and putting them inside. Forever.
But he DOES have access to a really nice yard (and can go out front...
Hi all,
Well, I moved my cat from the mountains to the big city, found a place with a yard, and--he is totally unimpressed. He lives to hunt voles and explore outside (though he'd always come home to eat and sleep a lot), and the yard just holds no interest for him.
I am worried about him. He...
Thanks, everyone. So, just to clarify....I could leave cat behind for half a day, but it would be in a place (old, familiar place) with very little furniture (though of course he'd have litter box, food, favorite blanket etc...). Then I could move him into new place once everything else has...
Hi all, I'll be moving my cat to a new home, soon. It will have a yard and outdoor access (he is used to going in and out). I want it to be as stress-free as possible. He HATES being in the cat carrier. Meows like he's dying, whole time. It'll be an hour car trip (not so bad). But...Should I...