Hello Patti!!
So very nice to hear from you. I've thought about you so often. I
haven't been on the list much lately. What a pleasure to check in and
see your update. I can only imagine the struggle you are going through
recovering from your accident. Many prayers and good wishes for
strength and keeping an optimistic outlook. I've heard from several of
our list members that they too suffer from depression. I know that
anyone that does rescue battles it in one form or another, myself
definitely included. It's not one bit surprising that you are dealing
with it. Perhaps there's some consultation knowing you have excellent
reasons for yours :) . Please know that you are in our thoughts and we
are all sending you our love.
I'm sorry to hear about Cornelius. One of my mom's cats went the same
way, here one minute, gone the next. So sad and so hard to process
without any warning, but at least he never suffered the way so many of
our loved ones do. It's hard on us when it happens that way, not
getting to say goodbye and all, but it's easier on them. Knowing you,
I'm sure he knew he was loved. I think we sometimes put to much
emphasis on the final moments. What's really important is how we live
our lives together, in the day to day love and care we show each other.
Cornelius never suffered the way so many of our loved ones do, that's
something to be grateful for. As far as saying goodbye, it's never too
late. I'm sure he can still hear you when you talk to him and about him.
Please let us know how Puma is doing. What were the symptoms that
caused you to seek testing? I'm glad you know about the toxo, at least
it's treatable. The high titer might just be that; a high titer.
I'm thrilled to hear about Charity!! That girl is so special. I
remember when she went missing and how distraught you were about it.
That was during cold weather too. Could that have been a year ago?
What a breakthrough to have her trilling to you and smelling your hand.
A small group of ferals that I take care of are losing their home and I
was able to capture a beautiful long haired black girl named Barbara. I
brought her to my outside habitat and after a couple of months she
started to let me touch her. This is a cat that has never been touched
in all of her 6 or 7 years, she "trusted" me to a point when she was
free, but I could never touch her. It's truly amazing. I cried like a
baby the first time. Now she comes running to me when I approach and
snuggles up purring when I put my arms around her. She rubs her face
against mine and I trust her completely. What a joy! I'm betting that
Charity will come around to that kind of trust too. Getting Barbie
contained and feeling safe made all the difference in gaining that trust.
About capturing Black Bart for neuter... Have you ever used a drop
trap? I swear by them now for catching the really wily trap wise guys.
I wish there were a way for me to come and catch him for you. You must
be in touch with someone able bodied that you've met through rescue.
I'd be happy to forward the drop trap design that I used to them.
Everyone that rescues and does TNR should have one!
I didn't mean to write so much. I know you have a hard time reading.
I'm just so excited to see you posting. Patti, please remember how very
appreciated you are, not only by the four leggers you help, but by us
two leggers as well. We earthlings need you to stick around!!
Here's a big hug!
Nina
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It's me - the insomniac (had THAT problem prior to MVA, but now, on
top of everything else...., it is much worse!)
