Updates from Kiev

[silent meowlook]

Hi Paul,
I am so very sorry for everything that is happening to everyone and all the animals where you are. Words just can’t do justice. Please know you are all in my thoughts constantly. Thank you so much for your posts. You are a shining light in the middle of so much darkness.

 

[lorie d.]

I saw one story where a couple carried their German Shepherd a good part of the way the last 7 miles to the Polish border. They couldn't take their dog on the bus, he was 12 years old and it was very cold. The dog could only walk short distances. The lady said that their dog was part of the family and they couldn't leave him.

This is so sad, and I just have to reply to this post. On TV I've seen so many people who have lost everything and experienced so much death clinging to their pets. It's such a shame the poor dog wasn't allowed on that bus, especially under the circumstances. And I have to wonder what happened to the people.

 

[kashmir64]

Paul9856 , haven't seen a post in awhile. Are you and yours alright?

 

[Paul9856]

I am on my phone at the moment and I am not sure what my last post said so here goes. Marta is back at work at the parking lot and will get her vaccinations on Monday. We collected a load of clothes and household stuff plates etc for Elena near Bucha and when we got there Lena introduced us to a new arrival. He is a young intact chap who ijust turned up a couple of days ago , he is running a temperature and has gloomy eyes so since there are no vets near Lena we brought him back to Kiev for treatment and we can then hand him on for rehoming.

 

[verna davies]

He's a handsome boy, lucky he has you to look after him. Are things quiet around you, are you, Alina and all the kitties ok?

 

[Paul9856]

Hi verna, sadly we cannot takon a4th cat permanently since Belle is still trying to lliberate I mean chase Cora every time she catches sight of her and that is after 8 months! So we will be acting as Foster parents, getting him healthy, neutered vaccinated etc and then turning him over to the rescue group to re home. I can see its going to be heartbreaking but I don't see what else we can do - and of course on tomorrow's agenda is also checking for a chip just in case

 

[fionasmom]

What a lovely picture! It makes a lot of people here happy to know that you are okay. In the scheme of things, this is one lucky cat to have a second chance.

 

[MoochNNoodles]

Hes a handsome guy! I hope he’s better soon and can get a home again quickly.

 

[neely]

Thanks for checking in, Paul, and especially glad to get an update on Marta. Your new rescue is a stunning boy. I completely understand not being able to take in a 4th cat but I'm sure he will find his forever home once he sees the vet in Kiev. We sincerely appreciate all your posts and this lovely picture of your new rescue with you. Stay safe and be well.

 

[Paul9856]

Lol it looks like I spoke too soon She who must be obeyed has spoken and we are now a 4 cat family

 

[MoochNNoodles]

He looks so happy! Maybe he will be a bright addition for you all during this time too.

 

[verna davies]

I am so pleased for him, he couldn't be more lucky and has found the perfect home. Any chance of number 5 at some point??

 

[Jcatbird]

I have just found your thread. My heart goes out to you, family, friends and all creatures great and small. War is cruel but when people like you step up to save lives, it rekindles our faith in humanity. Thank you for all you are doing and have done for the animals around you. I hope for all of this to end and that peace may be found quickly.

 

[DreamerRose]

I second Jcatbird . People like you make the world human.

 

[rubysmama]

You should have known when "she who must be obeyed" insisted on giving him a name that started with "D" that he was now part of your family. Good luck with the cat introductions. You all continue to be in my thoughts.

 

[Paul9856]

I am so pleased for him, he couldn't be more lucky and has found the perfect home. Any chance of number 5 at some point??

NO NO NO, well maybe but no candidates.... lol I am going to censor this so Alina doesn't see it

 

[neely]

I know it will be more work for you but I'm glad your new four-legged son will be a permanent resident. I'm sure Alina is glad too.

 

[Paul9856]

Well just in case we had forgotten about the War, Czar Putin the obnoxious sent us a reminder yesterday. The rockets sent by the Russians while the UN secretary General was visiting Kyiv hit a residential building a shot distance away from us - no more than 3 or 4 Km or maybe 2-3 miles in old money. The explosions were loud but didn't rattle windows. It's clear to me that there is no pretence of aiming these strikes at military targets, he is just firing at random into a city of about 2 million people. Padlo Vanuchi! This is a high tech equivalent of a drive by shooting, and the cheeky short a##ed bugger is complaining that our friends want to help us against the areas loudest bully.

Still smiling, still purring
Paul and Alina

 

[denice]

I saw this and I was wondering about you. After the U.S. Secretary of State and Defense Secretary visited, he stepped up bombing train stations. He is as subtle as a bull in a china shop.

 

[fionasmom]

I thought of that when I heard about the rockets and hoped you and Alina and the animals were all safe.