Jessica

We lost our sweet Jessica early this morning. She was 18 years old and passed away peacefully in her sleep. I've had a lot of cats in my life, but she was by far the sweetest cat I've ever had. She loved to be rubbed and scratched and would paw at your hand whenever you would stop. She loved to sit in the garden with us, would come to greet you when you pulled into the driveway and loved her summer haircuts. We're heartbroken over her loss, but know she is running free on the rainbow bridge. We will miss you, Jessie cat!

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....  

Jessie and our dachshund, Sammy, who crossed the bridge in 2001.

The Cats are in Bloom

Our cat, Libby, sleeping in a flower pot on our back porch. I found her curled up in the litter box in the garage a few days ago.

Signs of Spring!

Signs of spring are starting to show in Smith county. Our bradford pear trees are already starting to bloom. The blooms are pretty, but they stink for some reason.

My willow tree is starting to green up nicely. I wish it wouldn't because I think we have more winter weather left.

Terry built three new planters on the other side of our garden fence. These will be filled with assorted flowers and flowering vines.

Our cat, Libby, in her usual spot on the deck. The cats have enjoyed this warmer weather. They've been cooped up in the garage during the winter.

Our sweet Jessie cat spends most of her time sleeping these days. She's had some health problems lately and we're making sure that she is comfortable, is eating well and is getting plenty of water. Her kidney problems have brought on a new unwelcome problem...vomiting. It's a part of it unfortunately. I have been breaking a Pepcid into four pieces. I crush up one piece and sprinkle on her canned food. It has helped and apparently the taste doesn't bother her. As soon as the weather warms up we plan on getting her a lion cut. She loves it!

Come In and Play

Bullet playing with Jessica through the front door. Jessica is unimpressed.

Jessica Update

Our 17 year old cat, Jessica, spends most of these cold days in our garage. Terry bought this thermostat controlled oil heater to take the chill off. Both of our cats are outdoor cats and I’m so glad we have a nice warm place for them to stay in the winter. Jessica has had some kidney related problems in the last few weeks. I’m happy to say that the antibiotics seem to be working. She has perked up a lot in the last week or so. One more week of antibiotics and it’s back to Dr. Adams to see if her urinary tract infection has cleared up. Keeping our fingers and toes crossed for a good report.

Our two year old cat, Bullet.

Jessie

Our sweet Jessie cat turns 18 in April. In the last few weeks she has developed some kidney issues. After some blood work and urinalysis, our vet has determined that she has renal failure. Renal failure is an issue that older cats develop. It isn’t curable, but there are things you can do to manage it. She is also battling a stubborn urinary tract infection. I have been giving her antibiotics for the last week which are starting to help her condition, but she still has a ways to go. After another trip to the vets a few days ago it was determined that she still has the UTI, so it’s another two weeks of antibiotics. I’ll take her back to the vet after that and we’ll see where we stand. She’s such a sweet girl. I know our time with her is growing ever shorter, but for now we will enjoy whatever time she has left.

Throwback Thursday

This is our cat, Bullet, and two of his siblings who showed up on our doorstep in July of 2011. Bullet is the one in the middle. It's hard to believe he's been a part of our family for 2 years already.

Bullet's Excellent Adventure

With the lower humidity and nice breeze, I decided to take Bullet out for a stroll around the back yard this afternoon. Here he is chilling under our Tulip Poplar sporting his new harness and leash. Who says you can't walk a cat? :0) Actually he is pretty good at it. He wasn't at first. Whenever I would put the harness on him, he would flop down on the ground. Now when he sees me getting it out, he comes running.

Now that's a real scratching post.

Listening to the hot bugs in the trees.

I couldn't resist making this little Willow crown for him. He seemed to enjoy wearing it.

Macro of my cat Jessica's ear. It's a whole little world in there :0)

Our cat, Bullet, taking time out to pose for a picture. He's such a big cat for almost two years old. I guess he's big boned :0)

Comfy Kitty

Bullet is loving his cat tree more and more each day. He spends most of his time napping on the top tier of the tree. Cats have such a hard life :0)

Up A Tree

Bullet enjoying a cat nap on his new cat tree. This thing is almost as tall as me. It's carpeted with plush material with many rope covered scratching posts and three platforms at varying heights. We got this two days ago and Bullet wouldn't have anything to do with it. I was starting to get bummed thinking he would never use it. Never say never. Yesterday, he started seriously checking it out. I found him asleep on it this morning and he's napping on it as I make this post. We have it by our back door so he can keep an eye on the goings on in the back yard. He loves watching the birds. Ah, the life of a cat!

Hope you found time for a cat nap on this hot, steamy afternoon.

Cat Nap

Our sweet Jessie cat snoozing in her favorite spot on the back porch. Now that's one comfy kitty!