Stumpy and Klyde

15/10/2024

a good read with happy tears 🩵

It was late, and I saw a dead cat in the road. I went to get it out of the road and take it to the vet's the next morning so the owner could have closure.

As I went to pick him up, he moved his head slightly and gave out one of the weakest meows I've ever heard. I rushed him home as soon as I could, put him on my bed, and called every vet in the area to find one that was open. I found one and carried him to the car.

He was feather light and had no microchip. The vet determined he was most likely a stray, and an x-ray showed he had two broken legs and a broken rib. Through all of this, he could not stop purring; it was very weak but it was there. The vet said as the bill would be very high and there was no owner, the best thing to do would be to put him to sleep and to leave the room.

I couldn't leave. I decided he needed someone at the end, but then I realized I just couldn't let that happen. I was determined he had an owner who would have been devastated to have seen him like this, and I'd find them. So, with my term's fees for school, I had him fixed. No owner ever answered my ads.

While he was in casts, he was determined to try and follow me, but his legs flung around like paddles on a boat, so he got the nickname Paddlefoot, Pad for short. It stuck. My best friend of nine years now.

If I could say anything, it would be that not all cats die on impact with a car, so please stop if you hit one.

17/05/2024

Missed last night's episode? "Saving the Animals of Ukraine" is now streaming: https://ow.ly/59fa50RHzc3

13/12/2023

what a keeper!

Introducing the Queen of Cat Ladies: Russian farmer Alla Lebedeva, who claims her farm-turned-“Catland” is home to “a million, maybe more” Siberian cats.

12/12/2023

awww

She’ll never be lonely again!

11/11/2023

Best Photo of The Day!🥰🥰❤️❤️😍😍

11/11/2023

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29/10/2023

If you've ever wondered if cats love humans, a new study reveals that they do. According to a study, felines love their caregivers as much as dogs do.

19/10/2023

how precious in one instant moment

I’ll look after you

12/10/2023

lmfao! 🤣

Dreaming.

Art by Lizzie Jayne.

18/04/2023

Little 10-week-old Doug was cruelly thrown over an 8-foot fence into the yard of Waukegan Animal Control. He was scared and in so much pain. His eyes were crusted over and cloudy, with double eye infections and corneal ulcers. He had completely lost sight in one of his eyes.

To recover and live a happy life, this baby needs medication, antibiotics, and could possibly need his blind eye removed in the future. YOU can help sweet Doug recover from this traumatic past. Your support will not only give Doug hope to keep fighting, but your donations will help cover his costly medication and the ongoing care he will need to continue to see. Give this Animal Cruelty Awareness Week to save Doug’s sight.

Your gift today can help save animals from injury and illness and provide support to Greater Good Charities’ lifesaving programs. They are deeply grateful for your kindness.

17/04/2023

it's so hard to say that sweet Klyde just passed away in her sleep.. she was 20..

it's so hard 😢

June 2003-April 16, 2023 (my Mom's Birthday 🙁 )
in 2010, I had just moved in my new home, and one of my best friends, Klyde, passed away a year later.. he had a kitty named Ozzy who looked just like my Klyde, so we found it ironic that she picked us to love - she was theeee nicest kitty, just loved everyone, no drama.. so, a few years later, I found Stumpy; we dubbed them "the partners in crime" doing the "stray cat strut.. they went everywhere together, they were trained on a timer, to come home in 20 min.. but sometimes they just wanted to sleep by the fire pit, so I'd let them stay a little longer.. Klyde was tenacious, and she fought hard! and I am going to miss her.. she is now beside Stumpy 💗

29/06/2022

I haven't checked in lately, but wanted to give an update on Klyde, Stumpy's "partner in crime"..

she has good and bad days, but she is so tough and tenacious

25/05/2022

Does my cat love me? Many cat owners often ask themselves that question. Here are 7 signs that show you're kitty's favorite human.

15/05/2022

So, why do cats hate water? Believe it or not, there are some breeds that actually enjoy it! Find out why some cats hate water and how to bathe a feline friend.

10/05/2022

Large cat breeds are often some of the most beautiful. We've compiled a list of 10 cat breeds any cat lover would love to look at on the daily.

09/05/2022

how precious!

No one is allowed to touch my baby, other than me! 😼

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06/05/2022

18/04/2022

That "Mom, I'm hungry" face. 😿

📸 thehungriestbengals

27/03/2022

so darling 😃

Bleeeeeeeh! 😛🐱

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12/03/2022

08/03/2022

What does it mean when a cat meows, purrs, or kneads? Find out what all your cat's sounds mean and how they communicate with you through body language from The Old Farmer's Almanac.

03/03/2022

I decided to customize my love for the Bump ❤

I am truly and simply smitten as a kitten to have this 😇 I miss you

27/02/2022

LOL! 😆

14/02/2022

awwww

Happy Felintine's Day!