tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post8450843279384742758..comments2024-03-28T05:35:08.224-07:00Comments on I Have Three Cats: The Age of CatsJohn Bellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-42120615559799662072018-01-28T12:57:03.388-08:002018-01-28T12:57:03.388-08:00The competition for adoption is tough with so many...The competition for adoption is tough with so many cats waiting. I'm glad you were chosen. You clearly found your home.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-64009630347541425562018-01-28T12:05:19.823-08:002018-01-28T12:05:19.823-08:00I laughed at your description of Tucker with the a...I laughed at your description of Tucker with the accompanying photo. In fact, I laughed at all the descriptions but that one seemed to match the best to me. I agree with an earlier poster, you know your cats well and it's quite clear they are well aware that you love and care for them "purrfectly".<br /><br />EileenSakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508656442667275102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-84239577578584856272018-01-27T16:56:14.926-08:002018-01-27T16:56:14.926-08:00I'm rapidly approaching 14, and I gotta say- m...I'm rapidly approaching 14, and I gotta say- mom and dad sure do spoil me. I should thank my lucky stars they adopted me out of a bunch of young'uns almost a year ago now. I do know that dad has a special place in his heart for us older ones.Smudgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226245570491413865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-10985534991650355522018-01-27T12:55:43.413-08:002018-01-27T12:55:43.413-08:00Congratulations on the new family member! He may b...Congratulations on the new family member! He may be a bit disoriented now, but he'll soon learned he drew a winning number.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-20925171194885025012018-01-27T12:54:58.801-08:002018-01-27T12:54:58.801-08:00Parker's going to be disappinted in the bevera...Parker's going to be disappinted in the beverages he is served afterawrd then.<br /><br />I hope they live long, but even if they don't, I hope they enjoy the lives they live.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-43349218940309419042018-01-27T10:54:00.729-08:002018-01-27T10:54:00.729-08:00Your comparisons with middle aged people are wonde...Your comparisons with middle aged people are wonderful and gave me a laugh. You know the forty year old guy who brags about playing hockey with the youngsters is really only in it for the beers afterwards. Your cats are so fortunate to have you as their devoted companion and I am sure will live long and joyful lives with you.Eileen (missing Jessica very much)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05139009582829996379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-82903111436046339662018-01-27T04:03:31.221-08:002018-01-27T04:03:31.221-08:00Your beautiful post has brought this quote to mind...Your beautiful post has brought this quote to mind.<br /><br />The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s lives. <br /><br />They are our family in every way, aren’t they.<br />I’ve adopted a 9+ year old kitty boy from the shelter. <br />He’s a sweet older fellow that wants a toy mouse and a warm place to nap.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01172029625828982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-89844674161014833012018-01-26T09:38:40.356-08:002018-01-26T09:38:40.356-08:00Your 'beasts' are so beloved and so lucky ...Your 'beasts' are so beloved and so lucky to have you as their caretaker and friend. We take them all into our hearts and love them deeply, it never ends even as time runs its course and we are separated from them. I have 3 who are hovering in between 15-16, I don't know their exact ages but they were all young cats when they were 'dropped' at my doorstep. I have my concerns over that, but I keep in mind how grateful I am to have them doing well so far.ANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-42111602849236869992018-01-26T06:51:39.480-08:002018-01-26T06:51:39.480-08:00It is awful that Tucker was surrendered for wettin...It is awful that Tucker was surrendered for wetting outside the box. He was the winner though in coming to you.<br />We don't really notice them ageing until they become ill. Flynn still had a kittenish look about him up until about 6 months before he had to leave us.<br />I love your descriptions of them.Memories of Eric and Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895995542393169845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-27158981369511457622018-01-26T05:24:49.392-08:002018-01-26T05:24:49.392-08:00Your post shows, as have all of them, the love and...Your post shows, as have all of them, the love and dedication to their health and quality of life you show them each day. It is so warming to my heart to see someone who returns the love of their fur family. They are as glad to see you each afternoon as you are to see them. I know without asking that they show that same joy to you each day on your return. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-22170991515833894842018-01-25T17:58:03.008-08:002018-01-25T17:58:03.008-08:00It must have been hard on you yesterday. You once ...It must have been hard on you yesterday. You once wrote that Annie and Chumley gave you the experience to give Nicki and Derry better lives. That's one of the many reasons I'm grateful to Tungsten and Bear-Bear, though they often paid the price of my ignorance.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-52517302143007055622018-01-25T17:53:10.625-08:002018-01-25T17:53:10.625-08:00Thank you. I could imagine life without them - I j...Thank you. I could imagine life without them - I just don't want to.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-77019978882198077282018-01-25T17:51:31.309-08:002018-01-25T17:51:31.309-08:00He'll get me back some day...He'll get me back some day...John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-50797570718886583422018-01-25T17:51:01.297-08:002018-01-25T17:51:01.297-08:00Ha! I know what you mean, though here, I think of ...Ha! I know what you mean, though here, I think of Tucker as the baby. I think it's because he loooks like one. A very furry baby.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-63186047666836830312018-01-25T17:50:21.323-08:002018-01-25T17:50:21.323-08:00Yes, and wetting outside the box is pretty minor, ...Yes, and wetting outside the box is pretty minor, as behaviour issues go. It's certainly workable.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-47963164921944992452018-01-25T17:49:12.566-08:002018-01-25T17:49:12.566-08:00Eighteen years, and from kittenhood! That's wo...Eighteen years, and from kittenhood! That's wonderful. And then there's the youngster at two. What an age-range.John Bellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946140614088069665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-62307569882860429902018-01-25T16:36:27.648-08:002018-01-25T16:36:27.648-08:00What a beautiful post. You know each of your cats...What a beautiful post. You know each of your cats so well, and you describe all of them with so much love. My cats range from 18 to 2 and I've had all of them since they were kittens. I can't imagine life with out them. You're quite right, John - every day we have together is a blessing and something to be thankful for.Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993528390901569340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-39930282597036344052018-01-25T16:07:33.608-08:002018-01-25T16:07:33.608-08:00Most of my kitties are in this age range too. Tuck...Most of my kitties are in this age range too. Tucker's story is sad, nothing would ever make me get rid of a cat, they are family no matter what they do.I am glad he has you now.pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-36117726790450661052018-01-25T14:36:52.136-08:002018-01-25T14:36:52.136-08:00My four are "getting up there," too, I g...My four are "getting up there," too, I guess. It was a shock to me the other day when I realized that the youngest, Ernie, is about 10 years old! I still think of him as the baby of the household! (Don't tell him I said so, but he still usually acts like a baby...)Undinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16214242522330278662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-25016322133964341462018-01-25T13:23:13.565-08:002018-01-25T13:23:13.565-08:00guyz.....we hope that day doez knot come round for...guyz.....we hope that day doez knot come round fora loooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time....we N joyed yur journey storeez from A... two dad .....& home<br /><br />N catfather....dood.....ewe got grace....does dad seer ee iz lee wanna tell ewe ya don't.....yea....him better think about it huh ♥♥♥ il nostro amico ~~~~ ☺☺☺da tabbies o trout townehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716543768517442543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-37908559319785287362018-01-25T12:14:15.640-08:002018-01-25T12:14:15.640-08:00A love letter to your cat crew! Beautiful!A love letter to your cat crew! Beautiful!Eastside Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707701446222007049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6508973452758369679.post-27885391109520568982018-01-25T10:20:27.750-08:002018-01-25T10:20:27.750-08:00She puts me in mind of an independent lady who thi...<i>She puts me in mind of an independent lady who thinks the neighbourhood’s gone down-hill…</i><br /><br />Apparently Cammie and I are a lot alike.<br /><br />I hope all your fur companions will be with you, happy and as healthy as possible, for many years to come. <br /><br />Yesterday was the 11th anniversary of Chumley's death, and he too, didn't live long enough (nor did Annie). Like you, I am grateful for each day my two are with me.<br /><br />Give all of yours a "smooch" from me, with special cuddles to Renn, whom I can't help but adore. :-)Keahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809655107065918944noreply@blogger.com