My Sweet Baby Boy-Spikey

Spike, 04/89-01/10/08

To our Baby Spiker, you were a true joy to share our lives with. You came to us as a sweet little peanut, ever so full of joy and playfulness and falling asleep in the crook of your mommy's elbow. You were the smartest kitty we have ever known-stealing Pounce treats from the cupboard and chewing open the lid, and eating all the treats. Then you hid the treat can underneath the christmas tree skirt to hide the evidence. We knew it was you because the lid had your teeth marks-LOL! You were so funny. You loved opening the potholder drawer. Then you would place them or pillows from the couch over your food dish. There were times when you would find a rubberband or twisty tie, and those too would be found in your dish. You had quite a collection. You loved your wire toy and your orange pom pom toy. But most of all, you loved your Momma Stormy and your brothers Oscar (Ozzie), Munchkin (Bug) and Chappy. We will miss our pretty gray boy with the big green eyes who would steal socks from the dryer and drag them upstairs. And Mom will miss her little Spikerman kissing her eyelashes and rubbing your nose and forehead in the palm of her hand. You were such a sweet little grandpa-kitty and you always knew when one of us was not feeling up to par or feeling sad. You were a comfort to all of us. You got sick so suddenly and we tried to give you every chance we could. But the good Lord wanted his little gray kitty to be at peace, as your little body was so tired and worn out. On January 10, our wonderful vet Dr. Ramm helped us relieve your suffering and you left us gently while your daddy and mommy kissed you and sent you on your journey to a better place. Stormy and Ozzy, and even your sister Fuzzbutt, were waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. They were so happy to have you with them even though we were so sad to see you go. Our hearts are hurting, but we are glad that we had so many years with our baby Spikey. Munchkin Bug and Chappy miss you their brother and Munckin has been looking for you. He seems so lost without his buddy to sleep in the sunshine with. Please keep a watch over them both and be their guardian angel kitten as Stormy and Oscar once watched over you. We love you, sweet baby, and someday your daddy and I will come to get all of our fuzzy children who are waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge. And then, we will be together for always because love is eternal, and our love for you will always be. We miss you, sweetie, and we love all of you so very much. You are all only a special memory and a kiss away. Rest now in Jesus' arms, baby kitten. Hugs and kisses~your Papa Cat and Mama Cat (Kent & Mary) XOXOXOX

Kitty is still sick

Last night was a sleepless night. Spike got up to use his box and I went to check on him and he was sleeping on the basement floor. I took him back upstairs and brought him into the kitchen. He drank more water but refused any of the food we had. He slept on the edge of the bed and at 4:00 a.m. he was up once again to drink water and use his box.

During the day, I tried to entice him with treats, kitten food, egg and tuna, and even some cheese. He did not want any of it. Twice I was able to get him to drink milk out of my glass. He did not want it in a bowl. He acts like there is something in his mouth that is bothering him. We made the decision that he goes to the vet first thing in the morning. I am hoping it is something as simple as a bad tooth, but I have the feeling it is much worse. I am preparing myself to lose him. It is hard. This is the downside of pet ownership-the loss. I have been blessed with him for 18-1/2 years and I know he has had a good long life. I just wish he could live with me forever.

I emailed my boss and told him I would be late for work. He was very kind and told me to take the entire day off tomorrow if I need to. We will see. I know that if it turns out sadly, I will wish to be busy. Weepy but busy. We will see what tomorrow brings. In the meantime, I still have my little Spikerman with me today and I want him to know just how much I love him and feel blessed to have had him in my life all of these years. XOXOXOXOX I love you Baby Spike. My little gray boy.

A Sick Little Friend

For the past few weeks, I have been on vacation and I start back to work this Monday. My kitty Spike, who will be nineteen in April, has been sick the last couple days. He has been very attentive at night, wanting to sleep "on" me since vacation started. He seemed fine otherwise. He did have a cold when I had mine, but it did not compare to the nasty one he had last year. Now he seems to have lost interest in eating the last few days. He is still drinking water and using his box, but today he did not want anything. Yesterday, he had a bit of kitten chow and treats. Today, he ignored those. I tried to bribe him with milk. No way. I roasted a chicken and tried that-nothing doing. I put a bit of catnip on the bed. He seemed to want to put his nose in the bag of it, but nope-he did not want any. The other two hoodlums were rolling around on the bed, drunk with catnip. Spike just wanted to sleep. He is purring and he doesn't have that ungroomed look he had during last year's illness. I hope he bounces back soon. I am keeping a close eye on my boy. I don't want to lose him. Maybe he has a bit of tummy trouble and is just off his feed for a bit. I love this cat. I hate going back to work when he is sick. Thank goodness hubby will be home to help watch over him. I pray, pray, pray this isn't the end for my little guy.