Ed & a trip to our shelter

Update on Ed (our Siamese)

Photo taken February, 2011.
He is doing a little better but it will be slow going. My concern is in the litter-box. Not enough going on there. We are to exercise him so today we stood him up and put a scarf around his middle to hold him up. He started to take some steps. Whew! We took him out to the yard and with the scarf holding up his middle we walked him around the yard. He moves his injured back leg but when the scarf is removed he can't hold himself up and collapses. It brings me to tears. The vet wants us to exercise him many times throughout the day and we will. I have the determination to help him recover. I just hope he does, too. He could use your prayers.


I was off to the vet after cat-sitting this morning. I took Nigel up to be micro-chipped as he has been adopted. Audrey still waits for her forever home.  
The shelter was so full there were even kittens in the office. Gorgeous kittens ready to be adopted.
While I was there for half an hour the phone rang probably 30 times, the vet came in armed with medications and looking to be directed to the needy animals, a fellow stood there patiently waiting to have a dog that he had picked up running loose checked for a micro-chip. Someone ran by with a mop announcing the drain where the dog runs are was plugged and another person came in loaded down with donations of dog biscuits and towels. With all this commotion, Nigel just sat there looking around and quiet as a mouse. He is such a darling. He got his chip put in (ouch) but never made a peep.


If you get a chance to help out your local animal shelter this Christmas, please do. I don't know what we would do without this building, the tire-less staff and all the wonderful volunteers that do what they do because they really care about these homeless animals. Please donate.


hugs, Deb  

White Wednesday

I very seldom use these dishes but I love them enough to leave them out on display.

Both were a gift from my daughter 'cause she knows 'momma loves white dishes'.

My Christmas list is always the same..."More white dishes, please"

Oh,  my love for white does not stop at dishes. 

                                                               Just ask Lily.
If you want more 'white' in this post just wait for Lily to finally get up and saunter into the kitchen for another  meal and you will have a lovely circle of, yet again, more white on my chair.

I'm joining up with Faded Charm for White Wednesday. Drop by to see all the beautiful blogs.


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hugs, Deb

Annie & Curly-top

It's been a busy few days. I've been cat-sitting Dominique and Bud & Chase. 
Helma, the German Shepherd also needed care. I'll be picking up keys tomorrow for more cat-care this weekend. Annie and the kittens keep me busy, too.

Annie has been to see the vet and was given more de-worming (poor dear cat) and a shot of B12 to help with stress. They also gave me some FortiFlora (feline nutritional supplement to manage cats with diarrhea) to add to her food to help with the diarrhea. They are not sure why she is having problems as there are many reasons for loose stool.  She is up a little in weight since last week and now weighs 6lbs 4oz. She was 5lbs. 4oz 10 days ago. Her stool sample showed no parasites and was clear of any bacteria.

One of my cat-sitting clients dropped in after work tonight to see the kittens. She really enjoyed their antics and also spent a lot of time talking with Annie. If only she didn't have 3 cats already. I just know she would scoop her up.

Nana needs to brag again. I just love this hat on Riley and wanted to share it. I'll be taking her to the book store tomorrow and we'll share some lemon poppy-seed cake, too. It's her favorite.

I hope she wears this hat tomorrow. It looks so cute with the curls.

                           although I love her hair straight, too.

                                                  Ta da!


This post was written yesterday. How quickly things can change. Thank you to all who have sent good thoughts for Mr. Ed. Our darling Ed had a bad tumble today and has lost all use of his back left leg. He was at the clinic for x-rays and is home now resting beside the wood stove. He cannot walk so we are having to carry him to the box.  There is a chance his leg will recover but only a possibility. Our vet will look at him again tomorrow.
It's been a hell of a day.
hugs, Deb

watchful eyes

I have added another litter box to the kitten room.
 Too many bums in one box.

It's working better now. Not so much litter to clean up off the floor.  

Today was a gorgeous day here in Carleton Place, Ontario just west of Ottawa.

 It was unseasonably warm and very sunny. I took Kane for his daily walk and noticed he really dawdled today; stopping to smell every little thing. I watched another lady walk by with her young dog, trying to keep up with it as it pranced along. I remember the days walking Kane when he'd be pulling me along and I would wish he would grow up and slow down. Well, the old saying 'be careful what you wish for' is true because he has grown up, grown old and he is a lot slower. Now it just makes me sad.

I saw a loose dog on the street ahead of us as we turned a corner. It's not surprising to find a dog running around off-leash in this town. I hate it but there's not much you can do. Animal Control can be called and they get a warning and then the next day they just let the dog out loose again. Kane does not do well with a loose dog running up to him so we turned the corner and headed in a different direction. While Kane sniffed around I felt like someone was watching us. Yes, amongst the window clutter were two feline eyes.

                                                                Cat in a window

I am taking Annie in for a check-up. She has had diarrhea the last couple of days and I am concerned about her. She has had 3 kittens at a very young age and had to be de-wormed and vaccinated all at the same time. She is not gaining weight like I had hoped she would although she eats many times throughout the day. She is a fragile looking cat and has come from a very bad situation. She worries me. Please have good thoughts for her.  I will keep you posted.

hugs, Deb

Feeding the lions

"ROARRRRRR"

"roarrrrrrrr"

Time to feed the lions.

and Helma, the German Shepherd this morning. Yes, I am caring for her again and it is wonderful to see her. She lives on 2 acres and has the run of her property. She is a very lucky dog. I have two homes with kitties this morning that are on scheduled feedings. Must go............

Have a wonderful Monday.

hugs, Deb

Do not disturb....purrty please

"OK, Audrey. I won't disturb you 'til the sun is down. That box can sit there for awhile longer." 

           Audrey    9 weeks old.

hugs, Deb

Can I mention Christmas?

The weather has turned colder but it is oh, so sunny.

 There are rumours of snow on the way. I'm not wishing for winter but

that puts me in the mood to think 'Christmas'. I have started my shopping and this year I have decided to have a table tree instead of a large, traditional one.

This will be quite a change for me because I always looked for the biggest, tallest tree in the field. Now I want one 4 feet tall. I can start planning, right? I love to buy presents, wrap them and give them away. Come on...I know I'm not the only one itchin' for Christmas.

Maybe some hot chocolate will do the trick.

"Hey, if you're feeling so 'giving' how about filling up this bowl with some grub."

"Sierra...really!"

                                   Bree says "Howdy" 

hugs, Deb