Sunday, March 17, 2013

 

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2009. Mattie's friends gave him these shamrock items as gifts. Mattie got all dressed up with them and I snapped a photo of that moment in time. This picture will always remind me of St. Patrick's day.


Quote of the day: I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul. ~ Jean Cocteau








Tonight's quote is SO touching. My readers who have animals, or who ever had a pet, know all too well the dimensions an animal can bring to our lives. I can't think of a better way to teach a child about responsibility, patience, and the art of nurturing another living creature than by having a pet. Patches has filled our home for 17 years now with her liveliness, grace, and antics. Not to mention her vocalizations at all hours of the day!!!

Since Patches was diagnosed with bone cancer on January 7, 2013, she has slowly declined. I remind myself often that her vet wanted to put her to sleep in January, but we have cared for her and given her two extra months of life. Now we have to stop and assess her life. Are we prolonging her life now for us or her? She is emaciated, can't eat (ANYTHING), and can hardly drink water. In addition, she is becoming quite congested. With all that being said, she is still very responsive to us. She follows Peter around where ever he goes (a bit like Mary had a little lamb, but she always did this) and she wants to be a part of our threesome. When I see this behavior it is hard to accept that we need to put her to sleep. I am calling Patches' vet tomorrow morning and finding out what our next steps are because physically Patches may not make the week.


This morning while we were having breakfast, Patches jumped up on our table and snuggled up to Peter's arm. Despite the fact that she is physically falling apart, she appears to be her beautiful self. I never understood why someone abandoned Patches on the streets of DC. She is a beauty and very intelligent. The only catch is that Patches is demanding and extremely VOCAL! Funny how sounds I once may have been annoyed with, now will be greatly missed!