Space Chick Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 (edited) We have had an awful year this year with our four legged friends. In July, we lost our very much loved terrier, Henry, aged 16 to kidney disease. He had a good life and played like a pup until the end. Then on Friday, we took our 10 year old cat Thomas to the vet, as he had been off his food, and seemed the have lost a dramatic amount of weight over a couple of weeks... Blood tests showed cancer markers, a scan showed a mass, surgery showed he had cancer in his kidneys, bowels and stomach... We made the kindest decision not to wake him from his operation I spent all Saturday sobbing my heart out, whilst I love "the girls" the thought of losing both indoor pets and not having anyone in the house was almost as unbearable as the grief of losing my boys so close together. Sunday morning, OH and I got up and both realised that a house could only be a home with pets in it.... And even though it was ridiculously soon, we decided we needed to take action. So we went to our local rescue centre, where we fell in love with 2 cats... A mother and son that had had a tough start to life, needed to be rehomed from their first home due to the person losing their house, they went into the rescue centre, they found a home but didn't get on with the other resident cats so moved outside, the owners decided this wasn't fair so back to the centre they went They have been there since August and are only nearly 3 and 18 months old We met them and sat down in the pen, and Harry (the boy) instantly jumped on OHs lap for a fuss Mum was a little more nervous but was happy to be stroked and let me pick her up for a cuddle. Tomorrow we have a home visit.... Which I am ridiculously nervous about, but providing it goes well, they will be ours They will never replace my darling boys I loved, but they need our love and we need theirs. Keep your fingers and toes crossed for us. Edited December 11, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 They will be very lucky little cats indeed going to such a loving home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 wow, how exciting so sad about you other 2 boys but Im sure that they would be thrilled to know you had rescued 2 more deserving kits and both new kits will be overjoyed to have a forever home with you (((hugs))) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I hope they come to live with you very soon. We lost our darling cat Kushka last September, we brought Jasper and Jade home in June of this year. We have a home again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazmac Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 What a heart-warming story. I'm so sorry for your loss of your two boys. Nothing will replace them but you will always have fond memories of them. And now you've hopefully found two other babies who need you just as much. If it doesn't feel too soon for you, then it's not too soon. Hope everything goes well with your home visit and that they're home with you very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm so so sorry to hear about your boys, but hopefully you will have a happy ending! It's lovely that you are looking to rescue these two pussycats and give them a permanent safe home at last. They are very lucky cats and really landed on their paws when you walked in the door! Can't wait to see photographs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 We've passed My babies can come home on Thursday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Aww so sorry to hear about your boys, but this is fantastic news! Nothing heals the pain better than getting new pets as soon as possible! When we l our first cat died, we left it far too long before getting Orchid. Although we only had Orchid a very short time, we decided to then go straight out & get a kitten. The best thing we ever did! We both love Poppy to bits! Enjoy your new pets. I'm sure they will be spoiled! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Congratulations! Well done for passing, never had any doubts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 That's great news Debs. I've always been one for replacing the house pets quite quickly. We insist on photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I'm so sorry, what a year you've had. I think you just have to go with how you're feeling when you decide when to get a lovely new pet for the home. Sometimes its quick and sometimes its longer. I can't wait to see photos of your new cats, they sound lovely - and of course you passed the test! Never in any doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 YAY! That's brilliant news, Debs....I so agree that a house isn't a home without pets...and you'll remember how soon after Theo was run over I HAD to start hunting for a kitten. Still miss Theo, but Figaro is a sweetheart who has curled up in the hole Theo left... I'm so glad your family will be back to the right size very soon. Happy hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Luver-ly - as a mummy to 2 rescue cats they have enriched our lives. Enjoy your 2 pussies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 Harry and Sabrina are now home We arrived home just under half an hour ago, but as yet they are still too nervous to venture out of the cat carrier. I'm going to leave them do it in their own time, they were in the cattery for 5 months, so hardly surprising that they are a bit daunted right now. Photos will follow in time, but my babies are here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Ah I'm so pleased for you. I hope they settle in quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I was gonna ask their names but you beat me to it. Hope they settle in soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 Here they are The lovely Sabrina Enjoying life on the sofa The beautiful Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 My word, they are both just gorgeous . Very photogenic too . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 They are gorgeous Debs, Harry looks just like a cat I had once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 What beauties! Very lucky cats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Oh they are gorgeous! What a poseur Harry is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Beautiful babies - Sabrina suits her name and Harry looks a 'andsome devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 They are amazing me they have settled in sooooo quickly Since my original post I found out more about their background... They have had a tough time, they were very neglected in their last home, also Sabrina will be 3 in January, but Harry is older than we thought.. He turned 2 last month... So poor Sabs was only 10 and a half months old when she had her kittens probably explains why she's such a small girl. Sabs is very much the boss though, she's put "the boy" in his place several times today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Get a laser pen, they even sell then in Pets at home......mine love chasing them and give hours of fun!! They are absolutely gorgeous by the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodinparts Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Oh such lovely kitties Harry is particularly splendid (but then, you know I am addicted to tabby & white felines) but they are both delightful and I'm so very glad that they have come to live with you Happy happy thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
