We’re Down To One, Now

Hi Y’all!

It’s been a year.  We’re in full onslaught of COVID-19 pandemic.  So far, Rusty and I are well, and trying to keep our sanity (mine) during this medical and economic crisis.

Unfortunately, I lost my “Baby Girl” Patches.  She was 17 and one month old.  As described in my last posting, a year ago, she suffered with a few medical and physical problems.  She became progressively worse, and I knew I couldn’t put off the inevitable any longer.  It was time.

I called in a gentle, kind-hearted veterinarian who makes house calls, and he agreed we needed to end her suffering.  He came the next day, and we said a sad good-bye to the sweetest girl.

She wasn’t upset; in fact, I believe she knew.  She was relaxed,  I held her, petted her, and then she was gone.

Sorry to share this now – but I figured you all who have been such great bloggers and friends who  have looked in to this blog on occasion, over the years, should know what happened.

Thank you so much.

Patches Loves Her Blankie

She knows what the “good life” is all about!! 🙂  This is one of her two favorite places.

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Begging For Petting

Rusty is a great “touchy-feely” guy.  He lets me know when he’s ready for petting.  This happens quite a lot.

Rusty-waiting to be petted

Is he cute, or what?

 

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Special Petting By Auntie

My sister came over to visit, and made herself comfortable next to Patches.  It was the first time Auntie was so close and she took advantage of the opportunity.  Or, was it the other way around?

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Aww, Sweet Baby

Rusty-one of his favorite napping spots

No words needed.

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Good Idea

Rusty is a smart cat.  That brain of his is always working.  Sometimes he gets his tongue in on that action.  It must really be an extra good idea this time.

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Napping Expert

Patches knows how to nap well.  She is the expert.  She can teach younger cats how to do it because she is so experienced!

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Napping on a soft cushion on the patio is just the right thing to do on this day.

Uh oh! I think I disturbed her. Her eyes are starting to open. I don't want to have her lose her concentration.

Uh oh! I think I disturbed her. Her eyes are starting to open. I don’t want to have her lose her concentration.

Napping does take lots of concentration.  I guess that’s one of the things she would teach kittens.

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Mutual Grooming

 

Rusty and Romeo were very compatible.  Grooming was an essential part of their daily routine.

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The Lizards Take Center Stage Here

Rusty was taking one of his naps in one of his favorite nap spots, and was oblivious to the lizard activity going on just above his head.

You can see his reflection in the window.  He’s the orange spot.

 

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Sunbathing Is A Normal Pastime

Somehow, cats know the “just right” place to get their UV rays.

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Sorry I disturbed you, Rusty.  You can lie down again now.