A milestone birthday topped off with a call from my 90 year old mom who said “My baby is turning 60 today!” At least she remembered, her memory has started to fade recently and it is sad to see her in such a confused state of mind at times.
It’s no different from any other day, there are litterboxes to scoop, kitties to cuddle and lots of mouths to feed. Yesterday, I received a call from an elderly woman who was going blind and worried about her cat Mooch. She said the kitty was scratching herself to death and so her husband went over to a local store and bought Hartz flea shampoo, They bathed this unfortunate cat and she started having spasms and stopped eating. I rushed over with my handy dandy DAWN shampoo and gave the kitty two baths. She didn’t fight me at all, she was fairly limp until I finished. I gave her fluids and discovered a fair size lump under her right leg. The lump “floats” and it may just be a fatty tumor or something else. This couple, they are in their 90’s and are getting ready to be displaced from their home of 55 years. She pleaded with me to take her black kitty- but I told her I would rather Mooch stay where she is comfortable for now and then right before the big move, I will come and get her.
I called this morning and Mooch had eaten a big can of cat food that I left with the couple and she is no longer tearing at her skin. hopefully, I got to her in time. But I know from experience that these products can do more harm then good so time will tell. The couple lives about 10 minutes from me, so I will be able to check up on Mooch daily.
Happy, happy birthday! Enjoy your day! Sad this couple being displaced and poor Mooch. Wonderful that your mom called you!
Happy Birthday!! Hope you are able to indulge a bit, whether it’s something good to eat or to get some extra down time.
I envy you having your mother call you on your birthday. I’ll be 56 this summer and my mom has been gone for 10 years now. I still miss her calling on my birthday and our regular Saturday chats.
Good luck with Mooch! Haven’t been around lately as my calico girl, Miss Lisa (who had stomatitus) was diagnosed with an aggressive oral cancer in mid-March. I kept her comfortable on pain meds and she was still eating well until about two weeks ago when I had to let her go. Now down to just four.
Happy Birthday – didn’t remember how close in age we are (I turn 60 end of july). I hope you have a day with some good surprises 🙂
Happy Birthday, poor old couple you know they meant well for their kitty. So sad when they have to be displaced. I am glad they were able to call you to the rescue an I hope it was in time so no damage was done to kitty. i hope you and Mike will have some time today to just chill together.
Happy birthday! I’m so glad you were there to save Mooch from that awful flea treatment. I hope she recovers without any additional issues. How sad what this elderly couple is going through.
Happy Birthday, MaryAnn! And thank you so much for all you do….
As always, you are thinking about others and how to serve them even when it’s your special day. Happy Birthday!. Makes sense you are a Taurus. Strong, practical, always giving to others.
I missed the last few entries. Happy birthday! And thank goodness you were able to help Mooch. The poor people, being kicked out at their age. Who would do that? Give them a couple more years in peace, for God’s sake.
And why is Hartz still available for sale??