Peanut Uppydate - EDIT: Added pics on page 2

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

I am so sorry that the tumor is back.... . Is there no possibility to operate it? I guess Peanut is to old for a long sedation...
Spoil that brat as much and as long as you can. He is sooooo gorgeous!!

[catlover4ever]

Debbie thanks for the update on Peanut....she is such a sweetie.

I do know what you are going through with her as she is aging...gracefully I might add. You know Tucker is 21 and I think about her health and how she feels all the time. She does not handle vet visits well so Mark and I have agreed that we will take her only if it is absolutely necessary. Tuck's health has declined in hte last year. She is almost deaf and blind and she sleeps more than a typical cat would...so I worry about her all the time. I hope and pray that when it's her time to cross over that it is peaceful or at least that I know when it's time so I can help her....I don't want her to be in any pain.

You know if you ever need to talk....I'm just a PM away. (((hugs))) Meg

[Killearn Kitties]

Peanut is still an adorable and happy girl. Long may that continue!

[Craftlady]

So sorry to read that Peanuts tumor is back

[Donnaj4962]

I am so sorry to read that Peanut's tumor has returned.... but it sounds as if she is doing well otherwise! My Tabitha is also 17, and will be 18 in June. So I understand what you are going through. I worry about her and her health also. But, like Peanut, she seems to have her good days and her bad days.

I was fortunate, many years ago, to have a vet that came to our house for my (now) ex-husband's cat Spooky. She died peacefully in her own home, and Tabitha and I and her Daddy were right there with her, talking to her. No stress for her. I know that I will do that again, when the time comes.

Keep us posted about little Peanut. She is so cute and fluffy! I always enjoy new pictures of her!

[ramanth]

I'm sorry Peanut's tumor is back.

But happy to hear she's otherwise her usual spunky self. She outta boot CJ out of those nice sun spots and just lounge the day away.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I am so sorry that the tumor is back.... . Is there no possibility to operate it?

Lut, she had surgery on it last year when the tumor first appeared. At that time, the vet took about 1/2 her bladder to make sure he "got it all." So seeing as she only has 1/2 a bladder left (even though it may have stretched since the surgery), and seeing how absolutely terrified she is at the vets now after her last surgery, and seeing that she is now almost a year older than she was then, I wouldn't put her through that again, especially knowing that there would still be a chance the tumor would grow back again.

She was actingy goofy again this morning, chasing one of her little Canadian Catnip balls through the living room. And last night when it was bedtime, CJ starts being goofy and tearing through the house (a nightly ritual for CJ at bedtime ) and Peanut jumped off the bed to go partake of the fun. For the time being she is happy, painfree and has good input and output, so we will just continue on in life and when she lets me know it's time.....

Meg, I knew Tucker was getting old, but I didn't realize she had declined so much in the last year. Like you, I hope and pray she has a peaceful crossing to the RB when the time comes.

Ok, ok, I didn't have a chance to take pics last night, so I'll put some old ones up that you may not have seen for awhile, and I'll try my best to get some new pics ASAP.

Rubbing on her catnip mousie.


Hanging out in her most favorite spot - her little bed.


Showing off her fashionable Ugg boots after her surgery last year.


Sitting on her front porch, waiting for visitors.


Checking out the action in the motorhome.


And finally, the most recent pic of her on the back of the couch - her second favorite place.

[slick]

Oh Debbie, my heart just melts when I look at that pretty Princess. Please give her some squishies from me...if she'll let you.

[Logan]

Debbie, I am so sorry to read that Peanut's tumor has returned. But aren't we lucky to have our senior girls hanging in there with us for so long? I was amazed to realize that Tucker is 21 years old! Wow!!!!

Mimi will turn 17 in June. I will make no heroic efforts on her behalf as I think, like Peanut, she would be stressed beyond measure and I am not willing to put her through it. Thank goodness, she seems to be doing just fine, right now. She eats, she cuddles, she sleeps (a lot). The only noticable thing is that she can't jump as well, but she still loves to snuggle up beside a Golden Retriever (they are all so sweet with her) or on us. I think she does it to get warm. She purrs and purrs and lets us know that she is ok. What else could I ask for? I even fussed at her (just a little bit) because she was digging in my newly planted flower bed (full of seeds and new sprouts) and she promptly left that spot and did her potty in another part of the yard. Her hearing is excellent as is her eyesight.

What a gift we have been given to have these ladies with us in their senior years! Hugs to you and Peanut. And tell CJ, just like I tell Butter, to lay off and leave Peanut alone!

Logan

[Laura's Babies]

She is such a lovely little girl, it warms the heart just to look at her picture!

[Kirsten]

Debbie, I'm so very sorry to read that Peanut's tumor is back! What a sad thing to discuss her last moments on Earth with your vet! I hope this moment is still far away, and that you will spend many many moments of joy with your sweet Peatnut until it is time...

Looks like she doesn't plan to leave you too soon! She's a strong little fighter, and she's sooo beautiful!!!

Best wishes to you, sweet Peanut!!!

Kirsten

[CultureJunky]

Debbie, I am sad to hear that the tumor is back, but I am sure that Peanut will live a full life and be utterly loved and showered with cuddles and kisses from you. She has lived a good life with such a caring owner, and I am sure that she knows this. Fingers crossed she will be here for some time to come.

[catnapper]

Debbie, I am so sad to hear this news. I am glad to hear that she si in good shape otherwise. She's a beautiful "old lady" and I know she's in the best hands possible