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Karen AKA KajiKit - 03 Dec 2004 02:21 GMT
I really didn't feel very good today (hormones and homesickness
combined...) and when I tried to give Silver her eyedrops she fought
me so hard that I ended up letting her go because I was afraid I was
going to hurt her if I kept on trying, then sitting in the big
armchair feeling incredibly sad and hopeless and like a total failure
as a Meowmie... she must have sensed something was up because she came
and jumped up on my lap (despite the terrible treatment and her
previous claims that she'd never talk to me again) and purring on my
shoulder. She kept standing up on my tummy and putting her nose right
up to mine to see if I was feeling better. When I started petting her
she decided her job was done and she jumped down and ran away again...

then Scout took over. I lay down on the bed to sleep it off and Scout
decided that that wasn't the best thing for me to do. She came and lay
down beside me for a few minutes, then she put her nose in my face and
trilled at me. When I didn't respond appropriately she reached over
and gently bit my arm! Then she repeated the process twice more until
I was a bit more animated in my response (OW!) and I got up to and
fetched the feather-on-a-stick to play with her... I played for about
half an hour and then I had a real nap and woke up feeling better.

I'm not sure either of them has quite what it takes to be a therapy
cat... but at least they care in their own feline way :)
Karen Chuplis - 03 Dec 2004 02:27 GMT
> I really didn't feel very good today (hormones and homesickness
> combined...) and when I tried to give Silver her eyedrops she fought
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> I'm not sure either of them has quite what it takes to be a therapy
> cat... but at least they care in their own feline way :)

Of course they do!! It must be very hard to be so far away from home. I hope
that you continue to feel better and I'm sure the kittens will help you with
that.
Christine Burel - 03 Dec 2004 04:50 GMT
Yay for Scout and Silver -- it always amazes me how they know when we feel
lousy and need some tlc -- hope you feel better soon, Karen, plus our five
will send purrs your way, too!
Christine and Omar, Oreo, Midnight, Robin & Tucker

> I really didn't feel very good today (hormones and homesickness
> combined...) and when I tried to give Silver her eyedrops she fought
[quoted text clipped - 19 lines]
> I'm not sure either of them has quite what it takes to be a therapy
> cat... but at least they care in their own feline way :)
polonca12000 - 03 Dec 2004 22:19 GMT
So glad to hear kitties are taking such good care of you, Karen.
Best wishes,
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Polonca & Soncek

> I really didn't feel very good today (hormones and homesickness
> combined...) and when I tried to give Silver her eyedrops she fought
[quoted text clipped - 3 lines]
> as a Meowmie... she must have sensed something was up because she came
> and jumped up on my lap <snip
Tanada - 05 Dec 2004 22:20 GMT
> I really didn't feel very good today (hormones and homesickness
> combined...) and when I tried to give Silver her eyedrops she fought
> me so hard that I ended up letting her go because I was afraid I was
> going to hurt her if I kept on trying, then sitting in the big
> armchair feeling incredibly sad and hopeless and like a total failure
> as a Meowmie...

Your kitties really love you a lot already, Karen.  It is really hard to
move to a new place, especially when they don't speak the same language
as you do.  (Believe me, there is a major difference between southern
and yankee American)

I always try to visit the craft stores whenever we move and find a new
project that I can do while I get used to a new place.  I also take
walks and explore my neighborhood, if possible.  I check out the stores
and, if necessary (I'm really shy in real life) force myself to pass the
time of day with people in the aisles or at the check out counter, if
there aren't any customers waiting.

It does help if I have someone to talk to on the phone, but I rarely
have someone within the local calling area.  If you need someone to yak
with, I have a hubby who needs someone to check up on him from time to
time.  Let me know if we can help.

Pam S.
Enfilade - 06 Dec 2004 02:45 GMT
> > I really didn't feel very good today (hormones and homesickness
> > combined...) and when I tried to give Silver her eyedrops she fought
> > me so hard that I ended up letting her go because I was afraid I was
> > going to hurt her if I kept on trying, then sitting in the big
> > armchair feeling incredibly sad and hopeless and like a total failure
> > as a Meowmie...

Nocturne will always tend her hoomins when they are sick or depressed.
We get our heads warmed and she will groom us.  When DP has breathing
trouble she comes to get me to warn me he needs help.  The Bitties
know when I am sad-depressed and will curl with me, giving me the
surround sound purr.  I swear there are healing vibrations in their
purrs.

When I am angry-depressed is the only time the cats won't come near
me.  It's as though they can sense the rage.  I would never hurt them
and have never taken out my rage on them, but they lie low anyway just
from the vibes I give off and that makes me feel awful. It is almost
better to be sad because then I get the kitty kitty luv to cheer me up
:)  Cats are so wonderful that way.

--Fil
jXwXeXrXmXoXnXt@sonic.net - 06 Dec 2004 08:57 GMT
> The Bitties know when I am sad-depressed and will curl with me,
> giving me the surround sound purr.  I swear there are healing
> vibrations in their purrs.

Your bitties are real sweethearts! There's nothing like surround-sound
purring. I experienced that once, years ago, when 3 kittens slept on
my chest and purred loudly in unison. I happened to be very sad about
something that night and it was indeed very healing to have them there.

> When I am angry-depressed is the only time the cats won't come near
> me.  It's as though they can sense the rage.  I would never hurt them
> and have never taken out my rage on them, but they lie low anyway just
> from the vibes I give off and that makes me feel awful.

It's hard to be angry-depressed, because nobody (humans, cats, or anyone
else happening by) wants to risk getting too close. Yet you still need
support in that condition. And not getting it can sometimes just make a
person even more angry and depressed (I know, I've been there).

I used to live with someone who, when depressed, was more sad, whereas
when I was depressed, I tended more toward angry, or anxious. I could never
understand why she got so much more support than I did! My way of feeling
bad tended to push people away, although that wasn't my concious intention.

> It is almost better to be sad because then I get the kitty kitty
> luv to cheer me up :)  Cats are so wonderful that way.

I'm convinced my cats wouldn't notice if I was dying! They never respond
when I don't feel good, whether emotionally or physically. Not even if I'm
crying. (Although Smudge will get very concerned about me when I'm singing -
maybe I sound like I'm in pain?) All of you who have good kitty nurses are
really lucky!

Joyce
 
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