My 20-year-old cat Rainbow is, amazingly, still going. Every time I think she's headed for the end she pulls it together and gets yet another second-wind. But she is losing her hearing. I'm thankful that it is her hearing and not sight or mobility. But I do worry about her. I now have to talk loud for her to even notice, although I suppose it could just be an old-broad's inattention at work.
She still loves to cuddle and play and explore and groom herself and chow-down. I really hope she sees 21 and at the present rate, she probably will. She just doesn't hear my "coo-ings" to her anymore. But she seems to know that I'm gushing over her anyway. Both of us can live with that.
For those who have followed the saga of Kimo the stray cat over the past eight months, he still shows up every few days. Depressingly skinny and starving. I always give him a full bowl of food and another of milk & water. Somehow, someway, I will eventually get this cat to a vet and then have him live with my family.
You all read the stories about cats now being cloned (for $50,000 dollars.) Is there really a shortage of cats that would require this? Go to the local shelter and take home an original! That's two souls (yours and the cat's) that will have a better life.
Jeff,
I don't understand cat people. But it doesn't matter. I think you're a wonderful person for being one!
Posted by: Michael Demmons at August 12, 2004 10:09 PMgreat news about Rainbow. glad that all is well.
You know that her name in Hawaiian would be
"Popoki Anuenue"
Aloha
Posted by: DancingRainGirl at August 13, 2004 03:40 AM