Glutton for punishment...

[Glacier]

Big ol' sucker, nutcase, looney tunes(that's what my hubby is going to call me).....That's me, among a few other things.

I went to the shelter on my lunch break today. I meant to pay Sophia's adoption fee as she is clearly not a foster anymore and make a donation in Beau's memory. I did do both of those things. I also agreed to pick up a new foster cat after work!

Meet Puff:

She's 10 years old, but looks older to me. Picture is stolen from the shelter website. She was owner surrendered when her person, an elderly man, had to go into assisted living. None of his kids would help with his cat and he couldn't take her to the facility. I actually had an email about her before he moved, but I said no at that point. Puff is not doing well in the shelter. She isn't eating well; is very skinny; has had some problems with her bowels and has a little lump on her head. The vet has checked her out and believes she's just very stressed(except for the lump which I will get checked out asap). She purred up a storm when I took her out of her cage. She's a long haired kitty and needs a good brushing and some TLC. I'm not sure that my house is any less stressful than the shelter, but we'll find out soon enough I guess.

[Killearn Kitties]

Bless you for taking her home. It upsets me so much when I hear about people going in to care who cannot take their pets. So very stressful for all concerned.

I hope little Puff's lump turns out to be nothing.

[Glacier]

It upsets me so much when I hear about people going in to care who cannot take their pets. So very stressful for all concerned.

I hope little Puff's lump turns out to be nothing.

It feels like the little warts one of my old dogs has. I don't know if cats get those, but I assume they do!

There are has got to be a way to allow the elderly who need assistance to keep their pets! I bet that old man and Puff would feel much better if they could have stayed together! Once Puff is settled in, I'm going to see if I can find out where he is and send a note/pictures so he knows she's ok.

[Laura's Babies]

Was it here or where(?) that I read that article about purring has healing powers, the vibrations or something really heals! Her human probably needs her more now that ever!

Mama lived a whole lot longer than the doctors said she would and I have always said she lived for Kitty Boo, Boo is what kept her alive and she stayed with Mama until she drew her last breath and we had to remove her from Mama's chest when the undertaker came.

[Glacier]

Was it here or where(?) that I read that article about purring has healing powers, the vibrations or something really heals!

I have always said she lived for Kitty Boo

I've heard that too. Something about how it's the same frequency as ultrasound waves. My Mom works at a nursing home that has two resident cats. They are very effective at calming the residents, especially the Alzheimer's patients.

My grandma has a kitty and I have frequently said that she will pass on shortly after Chow goes. She lives for that kitty and he for her.

[Killearn Kitties]

Once Puff is settled in, I'm going to see if I can find out where he is and send a note/pictures so he knows she's ok.

That would be lovely, and would make him feel so much better. It can't do people any good to have to leave their animals behind.

[Randi]

It sure is Puff's lucky day. I'm so glad you took her home, and even if it may take some time to adjust, I think she'll soon find out she's in a loving home, but it would be great if you could find out where her "old Daddy" is and let him know she's OK.

I hope her lump is nothing serious.

[Laura's Babies]

WOW! WOW! WOW! She is stunning!! Can you just imagine her wondering what happened? "How did I end up in this cage? Where is my human" When can I go home?".. Is there anyway you can find out where her human is and take her for a visit? Some will allow pets to come for visits.

She is just so lovely!!! When I retire, I want to take in seniors and I am getting to old and I think kittensyoungsters would outlive me.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Big ol' sucker, nutcase, looney tunes (that's what my hubby is going to call me) ...

OK, sounds good ... What's your POINT, Stuart!??

Meet Puff:

Her person, an elderly man, had to go into assisted living.

She's a long haired kitty and needs a good brushing and some TLC.
I'm not sure that my house is any less stressful than the shelter,
but we'll find out soon enough I guess.[/QUOTE]


You sure worked FAST, Beau!!
Good Job!

Welcome to the Wandering Spirits Ranch & Assisted Living Centre, Puff!

You'll *LOVE IT* here!!

[Logan]

Oh Tamera, you are a special lady. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Logan

[lvpets2002]

Well there you go = Like I always say Our Love for animals is always Much Deeper than our pocket books.. This baby is adorable..

[catmandu]

Dont worry about what people say as a lot of them are fools , more concerned with thier toys and TV than Gods Creatures.
If loving Our Fellow reidents is foolish then get out the nets because we are all going to the Funny Farm.
And were PROUD of our love and caring for the helpless ones who need it the most. God Bless You for helping that Precious Senior Lady and we pray taht shes all right.

[Catty1]

There is one assisted living place here that has a resident cat, an orangie and white boy!

I was talking with someone who naively thought that all assisted living places should allow pets! Like, more than one...

I pointed out that the staff were stressed enough(we are notoriously short-staffed here in Alberta) to not deal with a bunch of litter boxes...and the places are likely under MUCH more stringent health rules than others.

PUFF - welcome to the Ranch! I hope your bump is nothing, and that you have a long life there. That it will be happy is without question!

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

and has a little lump on her head.

Welcome home, Puff!!! I didn't see this yesterday, but thanks to Karen I now see who Beau chose as his successor.

Tamara, as for the bump on her head, I don't know if it's the same thing, but Peanut was a long haired cat and as she got older, she got several bumps on different parts of her body. The vet said they were nothing to worry about and were normal in older cats. To me they looked almost like ingrown hairs maybe? The only time there was ever an issue for one was about 8 months before she died, one on her back abscessed and the vet had to clean it out real good and she had to be on antibiotics for 10 days to make sure it healed up correctly. So hopefully the bump on Puff's head is something similar and as unimportant.

[momcat]

Poor sweet Puff, she's probably scared and confused not knowing why she can't be with her human companion. The geriatric center where my Mom is gets visits from a group that brings dogs and cats to visit the residents. The residents love these visits, the looks on their faces while petting them and talking to them is a beautiful thing. Mom absolutely fell in love with the kitty that jumped up in her wheelchair, curled up in her lap and fell sound asleep. Arranging a visit between Puff and her former companion might be good for both of them but my concern is that Puff might become even more upset and confused when it comes time to leave. Bless you for taking her in!