Two Years!

October 18 is Henry's Gotchaversary; we brought him inside from outside two years ago.

He'd simply appeared in our backyard, then he stuck around.

Someone had already TNR'd him

Henry was very scared for the first year inside, then we took him for a dental at the vet's.

He returned that afternoon a changed cat, as the staff told me how they petted him, and he responded.

He's been a sweet kitty since.

Using my arm as his pillow.

No cares in the world.

And he's eating!

Henry's finished his chemo.

Have hit a span of time where he's eating what we set out, and his 'output' is solid.

Here's hoping we've got years and years ahead of us!

❤️ Love you, Henry The 9th ❤️

Thanks to the Cat Distribution System for pointing him our way.

On and Off Again

It's time for Formerly Feral Friday in Henryville.

Henry's now had eight of his ten chemo treatments.

His eating slowed, when we realized that the mousse-style cat food was giving him diarrhea.

Switched him to the same food that Da Boyz eat, and which Henry had eaten before, and for a little while, he was chowing down, and his litter box leavings were solid.

Then, he would only nibble a bit at his food, so I searched for a new canned food that he ate ravenously, as did Manny and Chili Bruce.

But now, Henry has loose stools again!

Hoping his system gets used to the newest stuff, because he will NOT eat anything else.

Sorry, Henry, to tell the world about your litter box leavings.

I'll give you an extra squeezie to pay for my over-sharing.

But...dang it all, you are so CUTE.

❤️

Ahem

Our Thankful Thursday

1. Someone...*ahem*...lost their keys while out on a neighborhood walk.

It was hot and very muggy, yet the look on The Hubby's face when I told him I'd lost my keys galvanized me into going back out to retrace my steps.

Then, I recalled that I'd stopped to snap pics of a new-to-me kitty, and my phone tracks where my photos are taken.

Beelining back; lo and behold!...there were my keys happily nestled in the lawn next to where Bruce Wayne came out to flirt with me.

Dodged a bullet, and am thankful for that.

Keys: front door key, back door key, barn/garage key, Cat Car key, and defense whistle.

2. After only a few mini-freakouts by someone...*ahem*...Henry received his first chemo capsule, and so far he seems to be fine.

There was concern about Henry's licks (he loves to lick my hands and arms), and he had a moment where he frothed at the mouth, but being careful to wash with soap and water, and using puppy pee pads have put everything to rights.

For a few days after a chemo treatment, the humans must avoid coming in contact with any excretions by the patient, hence wearing gloves when scooping the litter box, and washing/bleaching accidents. 

Chores for today: buy more nitrile gloves, and be thankful for this first step into helping Henry overcome his intestinal woes.

Henry will need a chemo pill every two weeks, for up to five months.

3. Someone...*ahem*...was in the tattoo chair yesterday, getting new ink.

The sea monster isn't very monstrous; rather a cutie pie!

Was thankful to be in an air-conditioned place, as our local temps were high, with high humidity.

Also, I managed to complete a long audiobook started on Tuesday, and an entire novella audiobook, while chatting away to the ink artist, and all of the other artists who had to visit to see what we've cooked up this time.

Will show the other art, once they've healed.

Let's Hop!

Tandems

A response to I Have Three Cats' blog post "Snoozing in Black and White", when Da Boyz are mentioned as tandem black cat nappers.

Here are a few arty items gathered that feature twin black cats:

'Two Reclining Black Cats" 1913 by Franz Marc.

Image found on social media.

Twin Black Cats Painting, found somewhere on social media.

Twin Black Kittens Photo, found somewhere on social media.

If you've got something good, why not have two, amIright?

So thankful for these two hooligans; love 'em to pieces!

CB is left, No Eyebrows Manny is right.

In MY chair.

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Henry Update:

The thumb that Henry bit is fine; thank you for your concerns.

The H Man is doing well, except for those loose stools.

Have been in contact with the vet's office regarding this, and they feel our next step is chemotherapy.

We've discussed pricing, the medicines themselves, and the different delivery methods of an injection once a month or a pill every two weeks.

Jabs are in office; pill is given at home.

I am mulling over this information, and have discussed with The Hubby as to which makes the most sense for Henry and for us.

If anyone has been through this process, I'd appreciate your input.

Thank you!

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Let's Hop!