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So sorry to hear your sad news, Pippin <'> <'> Take care of yourself Curra

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Good luck with Glucosamine!! I hope Mr Cat feels well enough to jump again ! He's very lucky to have you as his human Curra

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everyone!!! <'> <'> <'> Have a smashing time!! I'll be away but thinking of you. Curra xx

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Currawongs!!!??? Curra , without the " wong" is my cat's name which I have borrowed as username She looks nothing like a crow. She's a real sweetie pie , as can be seen in my avatar. Stealing socks is her only fault...

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Sorry you're feeling low, RQ <'> <'> <'> . It's the same with my DS so I know where you're coming from. I don't go to a battle anymore over going out with him because the arguments would be endless. It has been very hard for me but in the long run it has meant less war and more peace at home. He doesn't help with anything either and I have accepted that he's so much in need to unwind after school that even the smallest demand can trigger a meltdown . But there're a couple of things I am very firm with : my time in the bathroom, my meals and my time to sleep. It has taken him years to learn !! Curra xx

Vet bills are very expensive!! If you receive housing benefit you can get free vet assistance at PDSA. They are also slightly less expensive than other vet clinics even if you don't qualify . There may be a clinic in your area. My eldest cat (13) is also suffering from arthritis, she can't jump and her legs are looking a bit crooked but she has improved a lot with Glucosamine, ( mixed with milk, it has no flavour so there's no struggle). Although this medication is for humans it can be given to cats in a very small dose. You could ask your vet if it's safe for Mr Cat since he has kidney problems. You are not letting him down, you're doing all you can for him. Unfortunately our pets can't live longer lives. I had a cat who lived 17 years and in the end his kidney failure was so bad that he couldn't eat anymore and as he couldn't be given medications I had to let him go. I hope Mr Cat gets well soon! Curra xx

My cats always steal socks and aything that resembles a mouse, they have even brought socks from other houses.!!! Cat toys help a bit Curra

The Story of Adam & Eve's Pets Adam and Eve said, 'Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us.' And God said, I will create a companion for you that will be with you and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves.' And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve. And it was a good animal. And God was pleased. And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail . And Adam said, 'Lord , I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal.' And God said, 'I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG.' And Dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them. And they were comforted. And God was pleased. And Dog was content and wagged his tail. After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said, 'Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well.' And God said, I will create for them a companion who will be with them and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration.' And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve. And Cat would not obey them. And when Adam and Eve gazed into Cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings. And Adam and Eve learned humility. And they were greatly improved. And God was pleased . . . . . . . And Dog was happy. . . . . And Cat didn't give a s**t one way or other....

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How old is Mr Cat? He seems to be quite well for an aging cat!! People who dump pets should never have them in the first place. It's not hard to find a home or a shelter in case of an emergency. Curra