Puddy Orphaned Cat - Can you Help???

We came here a couple of weeks ago hoping for help in finding furrever homes for Freddy and Puddy…two sweet cats whose owner had died leaving no one to care for them. We had so many wonderful responses…sincere words of support and comfort, yet hopes for adoption did not pan out.

Freddy was taken ill and following major surgery, he crossed over Rainbow Bridge cuddled in a blanket of our prayers, love and tears. But at the house where they lived, Puddy was alone. Not knowing where Freddy went…not knowing if anyone loves her. And today, Puddy is still alone.

She is just one sweet girl. She is four years old…a great age for adoption. Because she and Freddy lived with an elderly gentleman and saw few people, Puddy is extremely shy and will need a home with a little quiet and a great deal of patience and love.

Puddy’s web page with her photo and more of her story is http://www.cathappy.com/Rescue1.htm

If you are a person who can love and understand this quiet, lonely girl, or if you know someone who is willing to give her the right kind of loving home, please let her Rescue contact, Eric Schickendantz, know. His email is on Puddy’s web page.

If you can’t help Puddy directly, please share her web page with everyone you know…we really need to find this precious one a furrever home! Thanks everyone…



Eric and Puddy ~
Bari DuBois ~

Eric,

I'd be willing to take Puddy once I get to Michigan, if you can wait a little while, so I can get settled. She'll have plenty of room to hide till she gets used to her surroundings. Do you think she'd do well with my 6 cats? My house is very quiet. I don't have wild parties or alot of company, although the company part may change once I move.

I any event, the offer still stands. As long the transportation arrangements can be worked out, Puddy has a forever home with me and my brood.

That would be great I'm sure if you could adopt Puddy!!!!!!!! And other cats in the house might make her feel less lonesome for her buddy Freddy. I hope it works out.

Eric, so sorry to hear about one of your own babies being sick. And a Maine Coone to boot. Poor thing. Hope it's not serious and he/she is ok. I've also got a 14 year old part Maine Coone - Peanut - and I know I would be absolutely devasted if she got sick, and with everything you've gone through with Freddy, you sure don't need this heartache too. Please let us know how he/she is doing, and we'll send out extra prayers tonight.

If she were closer, there's an older woman I might be able to talk into taking her, but I'm afraid she wouldn't want the fuss and bother it would take to get Puddy here. She is also very old - 90-something - and worries about leaving a pet in the situation Freddy and Puddy ended up in.

I do hope you'll find a very good, forever home home for Puddy. She's a real beauty and looking SO sweet! I'd love to take her, but I'm a bit too far away. She would have gotten on well with our Fister, 6 years (he looks so much like Freddy)

I'm sure if you put up some pictures of her in the neighborhood, people won't be able to resist her! - but make sure they love cats!

All the best of luck! :)

I spoke with Donna today ~ and she is an Angel for giving us this back up for Puddy ~ If nothing works out here in Ohio ~than I am off to Michigan with Puddy in the middle of September.
Thank you Peanut's mom ~My little Coon Cat Sheba is going in for more elaborate test on Thursday morning ~ the special diet is not working, and she is doing poorly. She was a blessing for my Mother {who was blind} when she was alive. This little baby has never been sick a day of her 14 years. she has stopped grooming herself and has lost weight.
Mary's Gray tabby "Specs" {stray} is now neutered and had a bad infection in a torn paw ~ But now is doing well. With the loss of Freddy, we needed a "win" here in Akron. Mary has him in the house for now ~ but this little boy sprays and we just can't keep him inside for long.
A huge gray cat has been coming to my yard for food and by the looks of him ~ I have an old TOM. I named him "Seth" and It looks like I will have a new project very soon. Thanks to all again for following this new post ~ Blessings ~ Eric

only wish i could help eric - puddy sounds a wonderful cat and so deserves a new forever home. i'll keep everything crossed here that she gets her home.
fingers already crossed for sheba - please keep us upto date on her progress.

good luck
lynne

I circulated an email around the world yesterday with Puddy's story and web page... http://www.cathappy.com/Rescue1.htm

It is still possible that there is someone who really "needs" a loving furrbaby, so we'll see what turns up.

Donna, you are a special purrrrson...it is for sure that if you do add Puddy to your pride she will have lots of love! Good luck on your move, and pet your babies for us!

Bari et al

I've been following this and the other thread about these 2 cats, and am so sad that Freddy didn't make it.

I hope you don't mind Eric, that I posted the link abut Puddy to another forum I visit, here's the link to it
I hope Puddy will find a forever home soon!

Thank you so much Casper & Kitty ~ Great to have your help :D

eric - i've sent the details to my daughter - she lives and work chicago. i know she'll send it on to other cat lovers.
fingers still crossed.
how is sheba doing - any more news on her condition?

lynne

Thanks for asking ~Sheba goes in at 9 AM ~ Wish us luck ~ Eric

Well the good news is, Puddy is becoming less shy. Without Freddy now Puddy is wanting more attention, and hiding less each day. she is doing great.

My bad news is awful. My little Maine Cat "Sheba" has two tumors in her little chest. The Vet gives her chances at zero. She is dying. This was the Kitty I got, 14 years ago, as a companion for my 89 year old Mother.
I brought Sheba back home ~ to be with her one last day. I have gone thru this many times before, but this little girl is especially hard to part with. She will be with my Mother soon, and Freddy. It makes me feel better to believe this. I thank all of you AGAIN for your prayers and kind Emails. I just hate taking another turn so soon ~~ Eric :(

Eric,

I am so sorry to hear about Sheba. You've been through the ringer these past couple of months with everything going on. You and Sheba are in my thoughts a prayers. I hope that Sheba doesn't suffer.

Give Puddy a kiss for me (and for you and Sheba). Tell her I'll be there soon.

((((hugs))))

oh eric - i'm so sorry to hear the bad news of sheba! poor furgirl. my heart goes out to you and her.
at least she'll be with you and know no fear.
your mum and freddy will be waiting for her. xx

i'm pleased puddy is beginning to settle in more - good sign eh?

your in my thoughts eric.

lynne

Oh, Eric. I'm so, so sorry to hear the bad news about Sheba. http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/cry.gif

At least she will have one last love filled day before she goes to the RB. And I'm sure she will have lots of fun there with Freddy, Sydney and all the others. Hopefully after this things will turn around and you'll have some good news. You sure do need it after these last few weeks.

We'll be thinking about you and Sheba tonight and especially tomorrow. http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/cry.gif

Oh, this is so incredibly sad, I am so so sorry Eric, poor Sheba girl :(

We have gotten some promising Emails for Puddy. I wish they were in Ohio ~ But at least there is hope for her today. There is another great site that "Kitty & Casper from Belgium posted for Puddy. http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...threadid=10495 I am so thankful for all this help.

As for my little Sheba ~~ She had a good night and got special fresh Chicken liver dinner {not caned} and ate well. She is weak, but I just can't bring myself to take her in today... When I called the Vet ~ She is a wonderful, loving, caring, young Vet at the Sharon Center Vet. hospital in Copley Ohio, Dr. Kelly Burt ~~~~ I just wanted more time with Sheba, but was worried that she was suffering. She told me to keep her at home this weekend and I could bring her in Monday at 3pm ~ I have had her 14 years and just wanted more time to say goodbye. I feel a little guilty ~but the vet said she is more weak than in pain at this point. You always hope you are doing the right thing ~ this is my hope now ~~ Blessings to all of you wonderful people for you kindness. It has been a very hard month in my life for allot of reasons ~and all this love you are sending is a blessing for me ~~ Thank You again Eric

Eric, this sounds shallow, based on all you have dealt with for the last month. Please, just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you while you deal with this latest tragedy. Sheba has lived a wonderful life with you, 14 years!! My Mimi is 13, and I dread the day that I lose her, but we know that we have provided them with love, shelter, and comfort, and have done all that we could to keep them happy. That's a lot, and her life has been enriched because of you.

Love on her a lot and try to enjoy your weekend with her. And you and Sheba will be in our prayers on Monday, and throughout the weekend.

Prayer and thoughts for Puddy too.

Logan

Sheba is a fortunate girl to have you for a people daddy. the love she has had throughout her life--from Mum and you--hers has been a well-loved life. You are a good person to care so much for that tiny, giant, life. i hope your weekend together is full of peace and calm and quiet. and when monday comes, Sheba will tell you what is best for her. kiss Sheba for me. both of you are close in my heart.

when the time comes, any chance the doctor could make a house call?

my love to Sheba..... peace to you, Eric..... may we meet the end of our lives with the dignity and peace animals do.

Eric, I don't blame you at all for wanting a little more time. As long as she's not in pain I see no reason to take her in right away. Like Czicat says, Sheba will let you know.

On top of all the hugs and snuggles you will be giving her this weekend, giver her a few from me too. :) :(

Oh Eric, I am so sorry that you're having to deal with losing Sheba so soon after Freddy went off to the Rainbow Bridge. Just isn't fair. Doubly hard for you since Sheba was your mother's cat. I hope you and Sheba have some quality time together this weekend. Perhaps you will get very lucky -- luck I've never had to date -- and Sheba will die in her sleep.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.

on a happy note it is great to hear that Puddy is getting over her shyness. Is she with you, someone else, or still alone in the house?
:(

Puddy is Great ~ Each day she is less shy. I think she misses Freddy her little pal. Without poor Freddy she only has humans to turn to, so she is wanting attention more and more. This sure will help her adapt to a new home. We have a great offer from a very sweet couple in Iowa ~~ They have two cats now ~ one of there sweet Babies is blind. and they want a quite new cat for a companion. I wish I knew how to post a picture of there two snuggled up together. ~ This one is hard because Iowa is a long way from Ohio ~~

My little green eyed Sheba is stronger today ~ she is in the window laying in the sun. This is such a hard call to make. Part of me wants to just let her stay at home til the end. But I worry so much about "quality" of life. I just wish she could talk and tell me how much pain she is in. For a Maine Coon to weigh only 4.7 pounds ~ she has lost so much from these tumors. Yesterday she had trouble standing ~ but today she slowly walks through the house. Your mind tells you one thing and your Heart tells you another. I have never been a indecisive man before. This sucks!!!!!!!!!!

My big Gray feral Tom Cat "Seth" is missing from my yard and I am hopeful he has not been trapped by the City of Akron. I am going to there KILL shelter today to see if I can find him. We just can't stop Akron's madness with this new Law.

http://www.saveourcats.org/ I work with Friends of Pets here in Akron ~and by myself and my girlfriend Mary.

Eric, thanks for sharing the photos of Ariel and Topaz - the beautiful kitties belonging to the couple in Iowa who want to adopt Puddy. I will try to post the photo...

http://www.cathappy.com/images/Temp%...d%20Topaz1.jpg


Oh, and Eric, about Sheba...she will tell you when to "let her go!" She seems to be enjoying you and her home right now...let her be your guide.

And, I'd like to take a moment again to thank all you Cat of the Day friends who have circulated Puddy's story...we've had replies from around the world, and I feel now Puddy has a real chance for happiness because of you. Eric, my friend, your heart is just the best...your love for these babies is a blessing to us all.

Puddy's web page: http://www.cathappy.com/Rescue1.htm

Bari et al

Eric, i can drive Puddy to IA if need be.

Hopefully, Sheba's tumors are the kind that one just sleeps away with. although, with tumor in her chest, she could develop breathing difficulty. i think, though, before that happens, she will go off her food completely and you will see she is telling you she is ready.

i would be like you--hold out 'til that unmistakeable something happens, when you know that Sheba wants to go. for now, she seems to be comfortable enough and enjoying her time in the sun. let her bask in her time with you, and if she passes in her sleep, so much the better. i'm a great believer in dying at home, surrounded by comfort only home can offer. Animals do not see death the same way we do--they are not afraid of it, and have an uncanny sense of their time.

i am praying that Seth returns unharmed. akron has opened an ugly gash on Ohio's map. how can a few benighted "people" ever believe that destroying life is any kind of answer? we jail people for treating animals the way akron does, yet that city does it with consent of the law. is our society confused or what???!!!

catherine

And amen to your thoughts on people and about sweet Sheba.

Love is a wonderful thing...animals (not just people) thrive on it!

God bless...

Bari and the Pride

Thanks for the offer Catherine ~ I need to see Irene the Aunt and run this Idea by her. I would love to have you come along ~we could both go. Puddy is doing great ~ thank god. I have been getting Email each day for her.

"Seth was not at the shelter" ~~ But showed up last night looking for his food ~~~ YESSSSSS I was never so happy to see a stray cat in my life. He got special canned salmon ~ sat licking his chops ~~~ I have to trap him this week and get him fixed.

Sheba is having trouble breathing today ~ This cancer works so fast I can't believe It. just two weeks ago she was a different cat. She has not come down for food at all today. I have had her 14 years ~ I feel selfish trying to keep her here with me any longer. One minute I think she is better then the next minute she is worse. Why do I think "I will wake up in the morning and she will be well" I know better in my heart. I just can't let go ~~~~ I just prayed she would go in her sleep.

Eric, what a dreadful decision you must make.

In the past, what I have done with three of my cats was to schedule a day that worked for me, later in the week that I found out about the dire situation each cat was in and also at the advice of my vet, for the final day.

I would celebrate each day before the final day, with the kitty. Giving it my undivided attentions, lots of love, love, love along with tears galore! Dinners were special - and then I said goodbye with the help of the Vet. I held each one as they fell off to sleep. What a lovely way to go.

What my guideline was, was that I did not want to see my pet in any discomfort for my sake. It wasn't as though any of them were going to live much longer. I didn't want to keep them around for me....it was all about them and their comfort.

I am crying as I type this, so the pain of the event never goes away. It is very real and very humane. Bless all of their furry little hearts. Pets are such comforts and I usually try to return the favor.

Love to all those going through this.

Eric, My method has been pretty much like SASVERMONT. As several have said, animals don't see death as we do, and are not afraid. When we had Teddy euthanized in mid-July my husband really fought me on it. Finally I said, "Teddy does not have to make piece with God or anyone else. He is ready and in pain. We will be with him to the end, and what more can we do?" I was ever so grateful for the 15 years he shared with us, and could not bear to see him in pain. My heart goes out to you. You will know WHEN.

Sounds like Puddy will be fine and will have a new home, and that is just wonderful. What a wonderful and caring man you are nice man you are! :D

A cold day last January I looked out my window and saw a little yellow Kitten eating birdseed in my yard ~He was starving & cold ~ I could hardly believe my eyes ~~ It took me 3 days to trap him ~ He was near death with mange ~ ringworm ~ parasites ~Infections ~ etc etc. His poor little nose was raw an open sore ~~ I sat with him a week before he let me hold him. This photo was the first day he ever felt human touch. The vet told me he would have been dead in a few days ~ We saved that one !!! he now has a nice home and is a happy cat. We named him Sunshine. {Sunny} ~~

I didn't win today ~ Sheba went to Rainbow Bridge at 3 PM :( :(
~~~And poor Freddy is gone also.:(
BUT we will win again tomorrow ~There are many more Sunnys & Freddys that need us ~ I love you all for caring ~God bless you all :) ~~~ Eric Schickendantz

Bari will post photo of Sheba & Sunny below

Eric and little Sunny...

http://www.cathappy.com/images/Temp%...c%20Sunnyb.jpg


Eric's precious Sheba girl...

http://www.cathappy.com/images/Temp%...c%20Shebab.jpg

Eric, thanks for all that you do. Sunny, Sheba, Freddy, Puddy and many, many more love your for it...God bless you, my friend!

Bari et al

Eric, I am so sorry to hear that your dear friend Sheba left this earth today. I know how much you must hurt right now.

She is resting in peace now. Bless her sweet soul.

i am glad i got to meet you, Sheba, sweet pea...

flights of angels sing thee to thy rest...

vaya con Dios, mi nina...

a very sad catherine

Sheba was a beautiful girl, Eric, and I can completely understand what a wonderful companion she was to you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you tonight. Rest in peace, precious, Sheba. You knew real love, the way a beautiful girl should.

Logan

Sheba, as you frolick joyously at the Rainbow Bridge, know that you have enriched the life of many of us here at Pet Talk especially Eric.

I am so sorry Eric :( , this is very sad. At least Sheba is painfree now, and she's playing with Freddy at the Rainbow Bridge. I'm glad she has awonderful life with you, THANK YOU for caring for her, and the countless numbers of other cats. You truly ARE an Angel!

Dear Eric! I'm so sad to hear you had to say goodbye to beautiful Sheba today! :( You knew this was coming, but still, it's so very hard! She looks so sweet and comfortable on the photo! I'm glad that she had you as a human dad and I'm sure she felt your love until the end!

Sweet Sheba, rest in peace! :) - and wake up at the sunny RB when you're ready to play and have fun with the other furkids.

Oh Eric, I'm so, so sorry to hear about little Sheba. http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/cry.gif

Then I see her picture and I feel even worse. She looks just like my little Peanut who is also 14 years old.

You did what was right, and Sheba is now at the RB frolicking with Freddy and all the others, and she is not in pain and can breathe easily.

You do so much for so many, that it's sad that we couldn't help you and Sheba, but she is better off now. And it sounds like you have a new project on your hands Seth, so hopefully he will help to ease the pain of losing Sheba.

So good to hear that Puddy has a future forever home.

Take care.

RIP, little Sheba. http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/cry.gif

Eric,

I just read about Sheba. I am so sorry. She was a beautiful cat and you did the right thing bringing her home and spending time with her. I wish I had some words of wisdom for you, but I don't. I am speechless. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please call me at work when you have a chance. I'll be here until Friday then I'm offline until I reach my destination.

You have your memories of both Sheba and Sunny, something that no one can take away from you. You are a wonderful, kind man with a heart of 24K gold. Even though we've only met through this wonderful site, I feel like I've known you my whole life. If there is any thing I can do for you, please let me know.

Hang in there buddy. And my offer still stands on Puddy. ;)

{{{{{hugs}}}}}