Thanks for the support

First I want to thank everybody for all the support and kind words. It's been overwhelming to see how many people Bubbles touched and that even through this electronic medium his spirit came through.

I've had cats my entire life and loved them all very much. But Bubbles was special. He was independent and sweet, fierce with other cats and incredibly gentle with people. He loved the outdoors and was fearless out there. But underlying everything was his incredible trust and devotion to me. We had a bond that I've never experienced before.

Since Bubbles was diagnosed I've been hoping desperately that he would die in peace at home or in the garden that he loved so much. However, it was not to be. When I arrived home early on Friday he was lying on the floor, breathing heavily through his mouth. He hasn't been feeling well for a few days and I knew that it was time to help my sweet friend along. I am thankful that I was there with him at the end but it was the most desperately heartbreaking thing I've ever had to do.
At the moment I can't think about him without breaking down, but I hope that in time I will be able to only remember the wonderful days I spent with this gentle, fearless soul who will be a part of me forever.

R.I.P Sweet Friend

Still Life with Cat

Easy & Vishus deer

Ah, this is a nice sunny spot for Easy on Sunday. Maybe I will even roll around in this sandy patch later.

Is there something behind me?

What are they looking at? Do I have bed-head?

Woman, what are you doing up there? Come down this minute and pet me!

Still going strong

When I posted at the end of May, I was very worried about Bubbles. However, an adjustment in his meds has done the trick and he is doing very well right now. In fact, I think he's doing as well as he has since he was diagnosed (I'm a little nervous saying that - I don't want to jinx it).

He continues to surprise everybody and I am thankful for the extra time we are having together. Right now he is sitting on the back of the couch washing his face since he just had some delicious Steamed Wild Alaskan Salmon (Fancy Feast Appetizers). Life is good right now and I can just hope that it will continue for some time.

And here is what Trouble is doing.

Easy like Sunday

A Catnip Elephant!

Bubbles received another package. It was from Wally, Ernie & Zoey of The Island Cats and it included a Catnip Elephant toy! How cool is that? There were also a card, treats and fever mousies.


Trouble immediately grabbed the elephant and made crazy catnip eyes.


Bubbles is still hanging in there. Some days he is doing well and others, not so much. He had a few bad days when I was out of town, but is doing better today and ate an entire Fancy Feast Appetizer serving this evening.
We are getting close to the point now where I have to consider whether his quality of life is still acceptable. Right now he is doing fine; in the crook of my arm, purring and grooming. I hope we will have a nice sunny long weekend in the garden ...

Beautiful Cards

Bubbles received two more cards! This beautiful card with the pink flowers is from our good friends at ManxMnews.

And this unique card of a kitty enjoying the outdoors is from the crew at Animal Shelter Volunteer Life.

Thank you very much. Bubbles is doing well. He had an ulcer on his eye last week, but with treatment it is nearly totally healed now. The vet thought that due to the steroids he is on and his FIV+ status, this would cause serious problems, but Bubbles just keeps surprising everybody. He is still eating well (especially Temptations), and enjoying the garden.

More Gifts for Bubbles

We received more cards and gifts this week. This card with Bubbles on the front and back was from Casper, Cleo and their Mom.

These fever toys and little note pads were from Kari (she doesn't have a bloggie). They came in a beautiful blue package and everything was neatly packaged with little cat stickers everywhere.


Junior & Orion sent us this cute Easter Hello Kitty, card and Temptations. Our Mom loves Hello Kitty and claimed it immediately. We don't think that was fair!

Bubbles did not feel up to playing today, but he did pose with one of the fever toys.

Thanks to everybody thinking about us and purring for Bubbles. He has his good days and his bad days, but is still doing OK.

Weekend of Remembrance

We remember Mrs. B and all our friends from the Cat Blogosphere who are now eating Temptations at the rainbow bridge.