So about 3 weeks we ended up adopting ANOTHER kitten. This wasn’t on me this time but on my hubby. He saw a picture of the little one and fell in love. All I got was a text with a pic and the words “Go get her”. Let me introduce you to our newest family member……Mystik

She is a beautiful little girl but after she got comfortable, her personality started to show. Should have named her Menace, or Mayhem…Chaos? You know how it can be with a kitten and she is just about the same age as the other one we adopted only a couple of months ago. Those two are best buds and often play or nap together.

Now many people may think we are a tad nutters to have 4 cats and a dog. One senior and 3 under 2 but when you see how sweet they are you would understand. I would rescue all animals if I could. However, the craziness wasn’t meant to continue. .

Our oldest boy, Machu, was adopted with his bonded brother about 7 or 8 years ago. I am always bad with exact dates, but at least that amount. He was the type of kitty who would come to you for attention. Reach out with his paw to grab your arm so you would pet him. Not a snuggler but still loving.

My pretty boy had to survive the passing of his bonded brother about 2 years ago, then 1.5 years ago he had a stroke. He powered through and although he couldn’t be considered 100% he was pretty close. Unfortunately, he recently became very ill. We had to make the most difficult decision the parent of a fur baby has to make. Would I have loved to keep him with me? YES! If there was a sure outcome of him surviving and having a good quality of life would I still get to cuddle and love him? YES! I would have done anything, but that wasn’t an option. Yesterday we let him go into a deep sleep to be free of pain and were with him until the end. Every pet deserves to know you were there and they were loved until they are gone.

I can only take some solace in knowing that I gave him a good life. He got love, treats, companionship, and even whipped cream (just a dab) every now and then. I will always have a place in my heart for this boy. He was a pure soul. No hate, just love.

Rest in Peace my baby boy.

Until next time – stay sane.