My Twicket could use some good thoughts...

[Glacier]

Originally posted by sirrahbed

Even though the aging is so hard to watch - there is also something very graceful about it. I don't mean the wobbly landings or the losing weight and appetite - just knowing that that older cat is now so very happy and content with someone to cuddle with and they seem to have a certain dignity to me. Then, I also am drawn to older people, too. Age holds a certain appeal to me.

Do you have more pictures to post?

Thanks...there is a certain kind of dignity in aging. I'm working on a post-degree certificate in gerontology so I can work elderly people someday.

I'm always amazed by how the animals accept aging. No fighting, no fuss, no whining about it! Twicket just sleeps on the futon now instead of the back of a chair, easier to get to. He just adjusts.

I have a senior dog too who continually amazes me. Preacher is blind, hypothyroid, and arthritic. Yesterday, he play bowed and wooed at me and wanted to go for a walk! I was more upset about him going blind than he was. He just learned to get around using his front paws and his ears as a white cane.

As much as it breaks my heart, i think it is something of a privledge to be able to care for these remarkable souls at the end of their lives, especially the ones who had rough youths.

Pics?? Oh,yes, I have pics!

Last fall, playing with a nip mouse.


Christmas 2005, laying on the back of the couch with the christmas lights behind him.


A guy just can't get any privacy when meowmie has the camera out!


Last week, you can see how skinny he is getting!


Another of my favorites, taken in April 2005.