Thumper
06-21-2018, 07:38 AM
I know there are a bunch of cat haters here ... but at the same time, I know you're also animal lovers, so send some good vibes our way if you have time.
We've had Duke for 14 years. He was a full-grown stray when we rescued him, so we're not really sure of his age. He's a really cool cat and favors me over Lynn ... we're pretty tight buddies. He's NEVER been a problem, never been sick or injured and is just a cool dude all around. Yesterday he just wasn't his old self, so I kept an eye on him. Once Lynn got home from work last night, we watched him for a few hours, then decided he's acting so out of character, we should take him to the Emergency Animal Hospital here in town. Dang! $700 later, we still aren't positive what's going on and we're waiting for some blood test results. He was a real trooper last night and is resting now, but he's not eating or drinking that we can tell. NOT a good sign. Hopefully the meds will kick in and he'll start feeling better, but it kills me to see him like this. These critters just become part of the family after a while and it doesn't matter if it's a dog, cat or a dang parrot, you get attached.
He's a laid back dude and nothing more than a "gentle giant" ... he wouldn't hurt a mouse even. Here he is watching a small snake. I sat and watched him for quite a while and he never messed with the snake ... but actually appeared to be protecting it! I'm sure it was simply curiosity, but he looked more like a baby-sitter than a predator!
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We've had Duke for 14 years. He was a full-grown stray when we rescued him, so we're not really sure of his age. He's a really cool cat and favors me over Lynn ... we're pretty tight buddies. He's NEVER been a problem, never been sick or injured and is just a cool dude all around. Yesterday he just wasn't his old self, so I kept an eye on him. Once Lynn got home from work last night, we watched him for a few hours, then decided he's acting so out of character, we should take him to the Emergency Animal Hospital here in town. Dang! $700 later, we still aren't positive what's going on and we're waiting for some blood test results. He was a real trooper last night and is resting now, but he's not eating or drinking that we can tell. NOT a good sign. Hopefully the meds will kick in and he'll start feeling better, but it kills me to see him like this. These critters just become part of the family after a while and it doesn't matter if it's a dog, cat or a dang parrot, you get attached.
He's a laid back dude and nothing more than a "gentle giant" ... he wouldn't hurt a mouse even. Here he is watching a small snake. I sat and watched him for quite a while and he never messed with the snake ... but actually appeared to be protecting it! I'm sure it was simply curiosity, but he looked more like a baby-sitter than a predator!
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