Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Happy International Cat Day 2023!!!

 As all of you do, we celebrate cats EVERY DAY but today is a day to celebrate not only our cats that live with us, but cats ALL OVER THE WORLD! It is a day to spread the word about just how pawesome life with cats is!

"Effective since August 3, 2020, the leading cat welfare charity, International Cat Care, became the custodians of International Cat Day. Since 1958, they’ve challenged cruelty, ignorance, and misunderstanding to affect positive change in the lives of cats. With an estimated global population of 600 million cats, half of which are thought to be unowned, their work has never been more important. To learn more about the charity, visit their website."

To all of you who have visited us for oh so many years and to those we recently have met, we think you are PAWESOME and we appreciate and celebrate each and every one of you!

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY!!


AN UPDATE ON ROARY!

I thought it would be fitting to include an update on Roary and how he has been doing since his bladder stone surgery that took place at the end of May.

He is peeing like a champ and is doing SUPER WELL! (Paws crossed that this continues to be the case!

He had bloodwork done last week (because his bloodwork at the time of his surgery wasn't that great, the Vet felt it was due to the stones and it turns out it was!) Roary's bloodwork, kidney function, etc. was NORMAL and they also ran a urine test that was NORMAL!! YAY!!

One of the most wonderful outcomes of Roary's surgery is that he and I have FINALLY BONDED!

 (It only took THREE YEARS lol!)

I think Roary knew and appreciated that I barely left his side after his surgery......I waited on him hand and paw and we started a new ritual that I think helped us to bond. I started brushing him with the Furminator that used to be Cody's and he LOVES IT! I brushed him when he was wearing the cone to bring him comfort and now it is a daily ritual. 

He FINALLY sits with me on the couch, either on my lap or next to me (as you can see in the photo above where he is lying by me wearing my Lions pants.)

If it took the surgery to FINALLY have us finally develop a close bond, then I couldn't be happier!


22 comments:

  1. happy cat day to your bestest roary and to all kitties... what a sweet ritual, soulmates for ever and ever..

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  2. I am very glad that Roary is doing so well since his surgery. I am even more glad that he has at last bonded with you!

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  3. Dear Roary, you should not have dreamed up a serious illness just to
    get next to mom, mol. Stay sweet and well, and is Levi jealous?

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    1. MOL! Actually yes, Levi is EXTREMELY jealous, especially at night when he is in his crate and he sees Roary sitting on the couch with me. It's all good, his Dad has been showering him with attention all summer since he's off of school until Aug 28th :)

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  4. Awww and what great news about his surgery. Way to go, Roary. You're so handsome and so it your brother.

    I linked this post to Happy Tuesday.

    Have a purrfect International Cat Day. Big hug to you and scritches to the boys. ♥

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  5. I am glad Roary is healing. Happy Cat Day! It should be every day. XO

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    1. thankfully he has been healed for a while. Just hoping those nasty stones don't return. I agree that it should be every day!! xoxo

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  6. Caren, I'm so glad Roary is doing so well now after surgery! Happy International Cat Day!

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  7. Such a wonderful post and that's most wonderful news on the test results AND the bonding too!

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  8. Happy International Cat Day, Great news about Roary. You are great cat representatives.

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  9. That's great news, Caren. Thank goodness Roary is doing so well after his surgery! Happy International Cat Day! XO

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  10. I'm happy to hear that Roary is doing so well! Wonderful news, too, that he is starting to bond with you ♥

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  11. I'm not sure my first attempt at posting a comment went through-so-at the risk of repeating myself :) Glad to hear your Roary is doing well after his surgery AND that you two have bonded ♥

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    1. It's because I use comment moderation. Nothing gets on until I approve it :)

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  12. So glad he came through the surgery well and no doubt attributes his feeling better to you being by his side. Such a handsome boy that I know has filled your heart. Happy (albeit belated) International Cat Day. 😻

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  13. That's wonderful news, Roary and so happy that you and your mom finally got bonded. Miracles happen when we are purresent in the moment✨Double Pawkisses for a Happy Cat Day sweeties🐾😽💞

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  14. We're so glad to hear Roary is feeling better, and that this medical situation brought you two closer. We are keeping our paws crossed that his good health continues.

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  15. We are so glad that Roary is doing well. He is adorable xx

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  16. Aww, what a wonderful update about Roary! And I'm so glad you two have bonded now too!

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