Rascal's "Adventure"

Rascal's Mom here. Something happened yesterday that we are wondering might be a clue about what happened to Catzee.

Rascal usually sleeps during the day and then wants to go out at night. We make him come in at bedtime, but he pesters us to go out anywhere between 3:30 and 4:30 am. Yesterday morning was no exception.

When we got up, it was raining pretty hard. I called him, expecting him to come running as he usually does. He doesn't like baths, but he isn't particularly fussy about water either and I've seen him run straight through puddles to get to the house. That time however, he didn't come.

OK. Sometimes he's preoccupied, so after about ten minutes, we called again. Still no Rascal. Rascal's dad took a quick walk around the house and outbuildings in the rain; no Rascal. We pondered a bit, and then Dan put on rain gear and headed out for the woods. He later told me that when he got to the edge of the woods, he heard Rascal, meowing faintly.

It took a few minutes to find him, but Rascal was up in a tree, about roof high, hanging for dear life onto a branch. Dan eventually got him down and carried him home in the rain. He was soaked to the bone, but seemed otherwise uninjured. He's not a tree climber, so the only thing we can figure is that something chased him up the tree.

After breakfast and treats, he gave himself a good long bath and slept all day long, never once asking to go out. We checked him over, and except for walking like he's a little stiff and sore, he's okay. He didn't ask to go out last night (very unusual) and all he's done today is sleep.

We've concluded that whatever it was, was pretty scary. We don't know how long he had been in the tree, but it could have been for several hours in the pouring rain. It was fortunate he was able to get to safety, but now of course we wonder about Catzee. When she first disappeared we both scoured the place for any sign of her remains, but never found a thing. I also watched the sky for vultures, but never saw these either, so we hoped she was still alive.

We're back in the woods fairly often and have never seen any sign of animal life. Several times we've seen deer in our fields, but except for a few abandoned dens in the woods, nothing else. Neither have we seen stray dogs roaming about. The neighbors tell tales of coyotes, but no one has seen one for years.

Catzee disappeared during the day, while Rascal's adventure was at night or in the early dawn hours so it's hard to come to anything conclusive. Whether or not she got disoriented and lost, was picked by someone, or was killed by something, I doubt we'll ever know. However, something is back there and whatever it is needs to be caught.

Thank You

Thank you to everykitty and bean who still purrs and prays for Catzee. We have no idea what happened and no idea where she is. I was very worried and insecure for a long time but Mom and Dad reassured Me that no one else will disappear.

I have been doing my best to do all the Cat work around here. I've brought Mom a mouse, a chipmunk, and a squirrel that I've caught. I've lost all the weight I gained while living in the apartment.

Mom and Dad still look for Catzee wherever they go. I've been extra nice to Mom because I know she's sad. I am sad too, but I am a Cat. Cats accept life as it is and go on about their Cat business. And that's what I'm doing.

Friday Fun

Piano Girl brought us some new toys......
long plastic strings.

Catzee is very interested in them.

I however, prefer something else.

Chair wrestling!

They're My Toys Too

Catzee can't have all the toys all the time.

Battle of the Box

Finders Keepers
Catzee's response - click here

Strategy

We have two Cat boxes in Piano Girl's window.
Catzee has the preferred box.

However, I have a strategy to get that box.

I think it's working.

Just as I planned.

Now the preferred box is mine.
Works every time.

To see Catzee's response, click here.

MMOB

Here I am, minding my own business.

Until somebody comes along and minds it for Me.

Today's V-E-T Visit

Today's visit to the V-E-T went very well.

I'm eating better, so my weight is up from 14.25 to 14.4 pounds.
Both Dr. C and Mom are pleased about that.

My blood counts are good and the best news is that this is my
last week of chemotherapy. For awhile at least, hopefully forever.

Hey! What is she doing back there?
Is she eating my Cat grass?
Or is she trying to upstage my V-E-T report????

Weekend Snoop

Easy Like Sunday

Things are pretty status quo around here. Nothing new to report from my weekly visits to the V-E-T. I still have to take my medicine. I still have to get poked for blood. Dr. C is still pleased with my results. And Catzee is still jealous every time I ride in the PTU and she doesn't.

Thank You Tina, Neelix, and Sinda!

We got a wonderful surprise package in the mail the other day. It was from Tina, Neelix, and Sinda. Catzee immediately took over, hogging both the package and the camera. You can see all about that over on her blog.

I cam running as soon as Mom called us, but for photos, I had to retain my dignity and not act too silly or kittenish. I have my ManCatly reputation to think of you know.

But this, was very interesting. We've had anything like them before.

They were definitely tasty enough to sit up and beg for! Thank you Tina, Neelix, and Sinda. You really made our day!

Tormented

A Cat would think that after a good report from the V-E-T last week that I wouldn't have to go through the torture routine anymore. But I do. Today was another typical Wednesday where Mom catnapped Me to the V-E-T. On top of that, look what else I had to put up with ......

Before this she had ran into the PTU and wouldn't get out when Mom was trying to put Me in. Sometimes I don't think she is very smart.

My blood counts were down even more today, lower than last week. Dr. C is keeping an eye on this. If they get too low I get to take a break from my chemotherapy. My weight is steady though, and they are happy about that.

One interesting turn of events is that I now get Stinky Goodness. Mom says this is a bribe to take my pills. I don't think it's all that good however. I still like my crunchy Cat treats the best.

Sunday Funday

*sigh*

Opossum Report

Opie doesn't come around as often as he used to, but he still visits every so many days.

He never fails to fascinate Catzee, as you can see by the back of her head. He doesn't interest Me as much because we had opossums in North Carolina so I saw them a lot there. At least he keeps her out of my fur for awhile.

Awards and Catzee

I was tickled pink to receive this special award from Diamond Emerald-Eyes. This award is all about caring, and I appreciate Diamond's caring enough to think of Me . In turn, I would like to nominate everyone who has visited my blog and left such encouraging comments during my time of surgery and diagnosis of lymphoma. Thank you for caring enough to purr for Me, pray for Me, and encourage Me. It's helped a lot.


Then there is the Golden Rose award, from Miss Tina, which I forgot all about. She awarded it to Mom, and Catzee, and Me last December, for helping to spread the word about the flood victims. Thank you to Tina for this, we were happy to help.

Also, Miss Kathy asked how Catzee was doing with all the fuss that's been going on about Me around here. I am happy to report that she hasn't missed a beat. She's been pretty gentle, until today. I think she figured I'd gotten off long enough. I eventually had to hiss at her to keep her in line. So everything is back to normal around here.

Catzee hogged it.

Next

Catzee actually did more playing than snoopervising,
so I had to keep her in line.

Next

Easy Like Sunday

NOTE! We are not! I repeat not! touching! Don't believe it if Mom tells you otherwise. We are not touching. It's only an optical illusion that we're touching. Mom's fibbin' when she says that we were. She doesn't know anything. We were not touching. Not even in our sleep.

Sunday Stand-off

Only one Cat can sleep on the top spot.
Who's it gonna be???????

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