Random pictures/stories of our furbabies

[missy]

Garett has small cell lymphoma in his small intestine and colon. He also has severe inflammation in the colon. They found bacteria as well - this is apparently quite uncommon.

Immediate treatments are prednisone, antibiotics, and chemo.
Once the acute issues are stabilized, long-term treatments are likely to include continued antibiotics and chemo. There's no curing this, but effective treatment should keep him comfortable and happy.

Median survival is 18 months. 2+ years is not uncommon.
He's 13 right now, so 2+ years puts him at - well, very senior.

We'll just have to wait and see how he does with his first round of meds.

Sending you and Garett bucketloads of healing dust. Fingers crossed he does well. Hugs to you both.

 

[missy]

My entire year was made last night when my problem child Maliik -- who has never bonded with me after nearly 11 yrs -- slept next to me and maintained contact all night. He's always slept on the bed with me but never within touching distance. This is huge. I was in shock, tears, and fist pumping all at once. I stayed in one position all night in fear that I'd ruin the moment if I moved. When he shifted position throughout the night, he always snuggled his back & butt into my side. It may never happen again but last night was enough to last me the rest of my life. Still in shock, still occasionally in tears, and still fist pumping like I won an Olympic gold medal.

Aww that’s great @Matata!

 

[Matata]

We'll just have to wait and see how he does with his first round of meds.

I hope he does well with the treatment. An acquaintance of mine has a 14 yr old cat who has been on monthly chemo for lymphoma for 2 years and will shortly go to treatment every 5 weeks. Rafiki had a bumpy road in the beginning until meds, treatment, and diet were stabilized and now she is living without side effects or symptoms. I hope Garett's treatment yields the same success.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@stracci2000, he was very proud of himself! He is the sweeter of the pair we have, the other one is named Jack but I should have named him Jaws!

 

[JPie]

Garett has small cell lymphoma in his small intestine and colon. He also has severe inflammation in the colon. They found bacteria as well - this is apparently quite uncommon.

Immediate treatments are prednisone, antibiotics, and chemo.
Once the acute issues are stabilized, long-term treatments are likely to include continued antibiotics and chemo. There's no curing this, but effective treatment should keep him comfortable and happy.

Median survival is 18 months. 2+ years is not uncommon.
He's 13 right now, so 2+ years puts him at - well, very senior.

We'll just have to wait and see how he does with his first round of meds.

I hope Garett responds well to the treatment. Sending healing dust his way!

 

[missy]

 

[yssie]

Long overdue here

Three weeks ago the other half and I picked up two bonded kittens.

If these girls look familiar it's because they're two of @elizat 's last litter of fosters!! Alyssum is the bright calico and Ren has the more muted coat.

They were both ~2lb, 10oz when they came home, and now they're a full pound heavier. They've learnt to navigate their new world with four adult cats, who really want nothing to do with them, and two 75lb dogs - who desperately want to play with them; they're not nearly as keen on whatever games the dogs have in mind

Alyssum is the courageous explorer, and where she goes her sister will eventually follow. Ren - Ren can sleep anywhere. I'm thoroughly envious of this ability! She's gotten much better about starting that sleeping thing in a horizontal position


Two of @elizat's photos from March 23, from this thread actually! Alyssum (top) and Ren (bottom) as heart-melting infants ❤






Their adoption photos from @elizat (she takes amazing animal photos!!) - Ren, then Alyssum.






Saying bye to @elizat at the vet ❤ Ren taking a nap...




On their way home. They had a crate sized for a 100lb+ dog. But squished all the way to the front beside the litterbox was Just The Place To Be.




First few nights in the guest bedroom. We'd planned to keep them here for two weeks to acclimate... By day three they were bolting out the door the moment it opened. @elizat's mother knits these darling little play blankets - Ren's pretty possessive of theirs, and Alyssum getting it to herself is a bit of a rarity!




Going to have to start dissuading her from this particular preference at some point...

 

[yssie]

Getting used to their new house and housemates... That black bench is their absolute favourite perch - doesn't matter where in the room it happens to be. It used to be mine. I don't even ask to share it any more

 

[yssie]

Some might remember that we recently lost one of our babies - Gretta. She was the group mother - she always had a snuggle and a groom for all the other cats.

These two are not Gretta. They're both much more intelligent and much more adventurous than Gretta ever was But sometimes they'll do little things - like snuggle into my neck at night, curl up just so in the sun - that Gretta always did, and that none of our other cats do, and I feel like my heart stops for a moment.

Then there are moments like this that... Are unexpected Same doggy water bowl. Gretta was 8lbs at this point and barely fit. Alyssum has room to spare

 

[JPie]

@yssie to be surrounded by all those beautiful floofy babies!

 

[yssie]

@yssie to be surrounded by all those beautiful floofy babies!

Our housekeeper, in discussing returning: "How many cats and dogs do you have now? It's always going up..."

 

[missy]

@yssie mazel tov! Beautiful babies with a bright future ahead! So glad for you and your furry crew and continued healing dust being sent to Garett.

 

[elizat]

@yssie I have not seen some of those photos. Really great ones! I have been off her for just under a week, so didn't know about your boy. Not the dx was hoping you'd receive.

 

[canuk-gal]

Getting used to their new house and housemates... That black bench is their absolute favourite perch - doesn't matter where in the room it happens to be. It used to be mine. I don't even ask to share it any more

Adorable overload! Thank you for brightening my day!

 

[Ceilimom]

Long overdue here

Three weeks ago the other half and I picked up two bonded kittens.

If these girls look familiar it's because they're two of @elizat 's last litter of fosters!! Alyssum is the bright calico and Ren has the more muted coat.

They were both ~2lb, 10oz when they came home, and now they're a full pound heavier. They've learnt to navigate their new world with four adult cats, who really want nothing to do with them, and two 75lb dogs - who desperately want to play with them; they're not nearly as keen on whatever games the dogs have in mind

Alyssum is the courageous explorer, and where she goes her sister will eventually follow. Ren - Ren can sleep anywhere. I'm thoroughly envious of this ability! She's gotten much better about starting that sleeping thing in a horizontal position


Two of @elizat's photos from March 23, from this thread actually! Alyssum (top) and Ren (bottom) as heart-melting infants ❤






Their adoption photos from @elizat (she takes amazing animal photos!!) - Ren, then Alyssum.






Saying bye to @elizat at the vet ❤ Ren taking a nap...




On their way home. They had a crate sized for a 100lb+ dog. But squished all the way to the front beside the litterbox was Just The Place To Be.




First few nights in the guest bedroom. We'd planned to keep them here for two weeks to acclimate... By day three they were bolting out the door the moment it opened. @elizat's mother knits these darling little play blankets - Ren's pretty possessive of theirs, and Alyssum getting it to herself is a bit of a rarity!




Going to have to start dissuading her from this particular preference at some point...

OMG double cuteness

 

[YadaYadaYada]

A few new pics to share:

You know I had to post another Dexter sleeping pic!


If you look closely there is a bumble bee, would not leave Merlin alone!


Tucker illustrates how I feel waiting for dessert to arrive!

How much longer....


He's back! Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

 

[maryjane04]

Here is my baby! Her name is Hera. She is 15 almost 16 weeks and is a neapolitan mastiff

 

[yssie]

Here is my baby! Her name is Hera. She is 15 almost 16 weeks and is a neapolitan mastiff

Those folds, omg, those folds

 

[YadaYadaYada]

@maryjane04, oh my goodness she is adorable! My neighbors have one too, same coloring and everything, she is a big girl but so sweet!

 

[maryjane04]

@maryjane04, oh my goodness she is adorable! My neighbors have one too, same coloring and everything, she is a big girl but so sweet!

Omg how lucky are you? This breed is very rare and you have one right next door! I used to own one 9 years back and throughout that whole time only saw 1 other neapolitan mastiff. This is the most common colour but it's just beautiful and she feels like velvet!

They are a very chilled and sweet breed (but can be stubborn). I just love her so much!

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Omg how lucky are you? This breed is very rare and you have one right next door! I used to own one 9 years back and throughout that whole time only saw 1 other neapolitan mastiff. This is the most common colour but it's just beautiful and she feels like velvet!

They are a very chilled and sweet breed (but can be stubborn). I just love her so much!

Our neighborhood is very unique with dogs. We have the mastiff across the street then two doors down is a bull terrier (like the Target dog) which you never see AND there are two more bull terriers around the corner. Then next door to them is (I believe) a Maremmano sheepdog!

My neighbor's mastiff is like her shadow, it is really cute to watch, I'm sure she will be your best friend

 

[maryjane04]

Our neighborhood is very unique with dogs. We have the mastiff across the street then two doors down is a bull terrier (like the Target dog) which you never see AND there are two more bull terriers around the corner. Then next door to them is (I believe) a Maremmano sheepdog!

My neighbor's mastiff is like her shadow, it is really cute to watch, I'm sure she will be your best friend

Aww that sounds like an awesome neighbourhood. We don't see many mastiffs either.
My old dog was definitely my shadow. This new pup will find her way but I think she pretty independent so far. Since my old dog passed away a few years ago, the grief was unreal. I didn't think I could get another dog to be honest cause it broke my heart. But I am so happy that I did, I can still remember my old dog and make new memories with my new puppy. Nothing can replace what's lost though.

My lovely friend at Cartoonmeartworks on Instagram made this portrait for me. My heart is complete <3

 

[Daisys and Diamonds]

last night i pulled back the covers to get into bed and Tibby made him self comfortable before i had a chance to pull the covers over me

 

[missy]

This is Samson. One of our (many) Ferals. Well fed and healthy.

 

[missy]

Gracie is growing.

Those whiskers. Those paws.

 

[yssie]

Our two new pint-sized wretched have figured out they’re small enough to fit under closed doors.

One of the guest bedrooms is mine. And it’s a fur free zone. I keep jewellery, clothes, shoes, cables, electronics all lying out, safe because it’s also a paws and teeth free zone.

Heard a noise in MY bedroom. Opened the door.
Kittens are sleeping angelically on my dark blue, dry clean only skirt. One must have squeaked in her sleep.
The dresser... mayhem. They apparently had a party and tired themselves out. Earrings and loose stones and chapsticks and cotton balls and thread spools and pens everywhere. Only one broken chain that I can see

 

[canuk-gal]

Our two new pint-sized wretched have figured out they’re small enough to fit under closed doors.

One of the guest bedrooms is mine. And it’s a fur free zone. I keep jewellery, clothes, shoes, cables, electronics all lying out, safe because it’s also a paws and teeth free zone.

Heard a noise in MY bedroom. Opened the door.
Kittens are sleeping angelically on my dark blue, dry clean only skirt. One must have squeaked in her sleep.
The dresser... mayhem. They apparently had a party and tired themselves out. Earrings and loose stones and chapsticks and cotton balls and thread spools and pens everywhere. Only one broken chain that I can see

I Hope they didn't eat anything!

 

[JPie]

Our two new pint-sized wretched have figured out they’re small enough to fit under closed doors.

One of the guest bedrooms is mine. And it’s a fur free zone. I keep jewellery, clothes, shoes, cables, electronics all lying out, safe because it’s also a paws and teeth free zone.

Heard a noise in MY bedroom. Opened the door.
Kittens are sleeping angelically on my dark blue, dry clean only skirt. One must have squeaked in her sleep.
The dresser... mayhem. They apparently had a party and tired themselves out. Earrings and loose stones and chapsticks and cotton balls and thread spools and pens everywhere. Only one broken chain that I can see

No doubt they looked so angelic in their sleep that all you could do was pet them as though they did good. I may or may not be describing my personal experience.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

The cats enjoy the dog crate more than the dog does

 

[JPie]

The cats enjoy the dog crate more than the dog does

@MakingTheGrade I recall you asking if cats can be crate trained. The answer? Sorta.