I don’t write too much about Indigo. She leads a quiet life. I wish it would be louder, really. She rarely leaves the bedroom, though sometimes she goes into the cat-room, or down the corridor toward the kitchen, without ever entering that room. She has been to the basement once. She has no interest in looking out windows, and none in playing. She can usually be found on her armchair, and rarely looks happy.
She does seem to enjoy my company, and I try to spend time with her each day. She dislikes the other cats, and her ideal home would be with one or two humans and no other living beings. Indie has, in fact, progressed a great distance in her relationship with me. When she first came to live with me, she was distrustful of my touch, and it was only when she started lying beside me on the apartment’s library couch that I was able to touch her. Even then, she didn’t really care for it.
Now, I can pet her, rub her head, even pick her up and set her on my lap. Touching her tail or bum was an invitation to being scratched; now, it annoys her, but she is tolerant. If I needed to examine that region for any reason, I am confident that I can. Furthermore, I can give her insulin for her diabetes without difficulty.
Therein lies the point of this entry. Indigo is doing well on insulin. I don’t check her blood-glucose as often as I should. It used to be because she would object vociferously to me poking her ear to draw blood. Now, even that is much easier an exercise. However, because she tends to shake her head or rub her ear against anything handy as soon as I poke her, I can rarely get the bead of blood I require. Nonetheless, I was able to do so last night, at a moment at which it should have been at its nadir (lowest point of the curve following an injection.) Her number was 6.7, which is perfect. At last, a diabetic cat who is responding as she should to her medicine.
Diabetes frequently makes finding an adopter for a cat difficult. Not many people want to tackle the chores and expenses that diabetes entails. But Indigo’s condition is steady and managed; she is healthy. This relatively anonymous cat is ready to be known.
I hope that she does find the right forever home, in spite of the odds. She certainly deserves one where she can be happier, be the centre of attention (if she wishes), and where she doesn't have to contend with other four-leggeds. ❤️
ReplyDeleteIndie looks so sweet in that pose. Good news about her diabetes numbers.
ReplyDeleteThat is good news about her diabetes maybe she should be adopted by someone with diabetes they may be more willing to deal with it and her, a single person would suit her and someone with patience just my thoughts
ReplyDeleteIndigo sounds like she'd be a great fit for anyone seeking an "only cat" who wants the quiet life. I hope she finds that person.
ReplyDeleteI hope Indigo finds her person. She may be like the humans who are simply loners. Nothing wrong, just they are loners.
ReplyDeleteGlad she is doing well.
ReplyDeleteShe is such a pretty sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to hear that Indie's diabetes is so well managed. Hopefully this will enable her to get a "furever" home where she can be an only cat.
ReplyDeleteI am glad Indie is responding well to her treatment. Maybe a single person who is looking for a companion and who doesn't mind the necessities of diabetes would be a good home for her. That is a big ask for someone like that to come along, but I am sure they are out there somewhere.
ReplyDeleteI do hope Indie finds her forever home soon. With her stability with her diabetes, I would think a patient owner could be found.
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