Not surprising based on the cats activity level last night before bedtime, but we got hit with a major storm. The rain is still coming down in droves. Our rain gutter got plugged up and you would have laughed if you had seen me. I set up my kitchen stepstool (I am not dumb enough to get on a ladder right now) I was outside underneath where a big tree limb had fallen on the roof. I stepped on the stool the bottom rung, ok, so far, so good. Then I stepped on the top rung, the larger platform and sank down into the mud! To say our ground is saturated is an understatement.
Finally using our boat pole, I was able to pull the limb off the roof. Doesn’t look like it did any damage thankfully.
Walked Yoda back to the creek which is now a small river. He jumped into the middle of the creek and got swept into the current and into the culvert. I ran around the other side to see him emerging up the bank- another Thank God! He looked happy to be on firm land and a bit puzzled as to why Little Creek became so big! But he is fine and if this rain continues, we are probably five hours from the creek overflowing into the pasture.
Received an email from a good friend over at the coast. They are being hit with 100 mph winds and he has been on his generator since losing power 48 hours ago. Lost twin calves he writes in the middle of the storm and the dogs (two strapping German Shepherds) are refusing to go outside in this madness! He and his wife are okay he just wanted to let us know.
Pippi stopped eating last night. I have tried all the tricks and she just won’t eat. She is crying a lot but is still active. I hate this disease FIP! I suspect her time is drawing to a close although she has no fevers- just loss of appetite.
This morning, I couldn’t find Baker. I looked all over the closet and was just about to launch a full-scale search when his head popped up from behind the litter pan! I didn’t think a mouse could fit behind that litter pan! He is very ouchy this morning, back arched more than before and he is limping on his front legs. Although Tuesday is just around the corner, it seems like it is taking forever to get here. I called to see if we could bump up the appointment but was told we couldn’t.
Purrrrrss to Baker & Pippi both. We’re purrrraying for them both, and for you as well.
Have you tried Pippi on baby food? Kitties will sometimes eat that when nothing else will help. Try the beef or chicken, without onions (ideally without anything else) . If Pippi has another favorite, of course, try that too.
How are you coming with getting the money together for Baker? We will be watching for updates after the appt but hope the weekend is kind to Baker and all of you.
Pippi, eat a little something…you’ll feel better, baby.
Snuggles and purrs,
Taz, Runt, and Charles in Illinois
It is slow-going coming up with the monies, but hopefully, if things pan out that I am working on at this time, it will be covered soon enough. I detest cyber-begging- it makes me feel like those bums on the street holding signs begging for food or monies. I have all these beautiful kittens and no one wants them. It’s maddening to say the least. I have over six ads out advertising them to new homes with a rehoming fee. The fee is so little- but people will contact me and complain they don’t have $30.00 to adopt out “just a cat!” That’s not even the cost of a regular vet visit! If they can’t cover that- something is wrong.
I got this one email from this man who was to specific about what he “wanted” in a kitten. He wanted five, large, big-boned, heavily muscled kittens!” It sent chills down my spine and I ignored the email. I suspect what he wanted these kittens for would have meant disaster for the kittens in question. I am not trying to “get rid” of these kittens like so many other people say they do. I am trying to find just the right home for them They deserve at least that much.