(It’s Caturday and mommy seems upset. She’s in and out and on the phone a lot. Finally she settles down and both girls check on her and offer purrs)
What’s goin’ on mommy? Why did you go up to mr. W’s house? Is Buddy okay?
No baby, nothing’s okay.
What happened mommy? Why were there so many peeps outside and all those big trucks with flashin’ lights?
Oh girls, mr. W died sometime last night. All those flashing lights were the ambulance, police, fire trucks and coroner. They came to take mr. W away for the last time.
Our furiend Buddy.
Where’s Buddy? What happened to Buddy mommy?
That’s what I was trying to find out girls.
He must’a been so scared with all that commotion and all those peeps. He’s not very furiendly to begin with. And loud noises really scare him. And he’s mean to peeps he knows, I’s can only ‘magine how he’d be with all those strangers.
Yes, Raena, you’re right about all those things. I’m upset, because they called our local pound to come and catch him and take him away. I know we can’t keep him, and he probably wouldn’t be able to be rehomed. But at least he could have been with someone familiar who cared about him at the end.
Did Buddy go to heaven with sis Lexi?
Yes baby, he did. They declared him feral cuz of the way he was acting and shot him. Sometimes I hate our town and these back water people and their attitudes towards animals. Mr. W’s family didn’t wanna bother with Buddy, and he hadn’t put anything in writing stating his wishes or naming a person to make those decisions. It’s so frustrating when people don’t think about their pets and what will happen to that pet if they die or can no longer take care of them. And of course, this all hit me pretty hard. I do have a plan in place for ya’ll, but the person that was supposed to take care of it, recently died as well. I’m having trouble finding someone to replace them. But don’t you girls worry about that, I’ll get it worked out.
Well then mommy, that just means you can’t leave us.
Me agrees with Raena mommy. You’ll just have to stay right here with us.
I want nothing more girls. We are so blest to have each other.
You got that right mommy. Me might hiss and growl at Raena every now and then, but me is glad she’s here. Pest or not, me does luv her.
Fanky fanks sissy. I’s luvs you too. We are a very blest furmily to have so much luvs.
Yep Raena, we are. And we have so many pawsum furiends. What happened with Buddy is pawful, but it happens every day. Ifin we could urge you to do one thing, it would be to make purrpurrations fur your furry furmily members befur it’s too late. We are all blest to have so much, but none of us are guaranteed a tomorrow. This discussion may not be the most pawpular, or cheeriest discussion you could have, but it’s one of the most luvvin’ conversations you can have. Whether you’ve spent one day or ten plus years with you furry furmily member, purrparin’ fur their future, whatever that might be, is just as luvvin’ and purrtant as puttin’ fresh food and water down every day.
On another note, would like say fank you to those who have donated to mommy’s dental fundraiser. We’re still a long ways from the goal, but we’re purrayin’ and believin’ that mommy can hold out till we can get enuff to at least get rid of the teeth causin’ so much pain and infection. We purray the infection doesn’t spread and get outta control befur that happens. Ifin you would like to help us, you can donate directly to our PayPal usin’ our email address: lexi.dezi@yahoo.com or by clickin’ here to donate thru the fundraiser.
We also wanna say fanky fank you all fur bein’ our furiends. Each day when we purray fur all of you, our hearts swell with joy. Just a few short years ago, we could have never ‘magined bein’ so blest with so many wonderful and caring furiends. We might not have anypawdy local that cares ‘bout us, but we do have all of you. Mommy says any time we don’t post on one of our regular days, there’s been an email or two from one or more of you checkin’ in on us.
That’s right Raena. We do have the bestest furiends in the universe. Each of us are blest. Sometimes ya’ just gotta stop a minute and see ‘em. So we’re remindin’ ya’ to take a minute today and everyday to give thanks fur the blessings in your lives. We’re also joinin’ the Kitties Blue fur Sunday Selfies. And don’t furget to join us tomorrow fur Service Cat Monday. We got some great questions to answer. Me almost furgot; after our last posty, somepawdy asked how high our ceilings are. We looked at the buildin’ plans and then mommy measured as good as she could cuz there was a little confusion ’bout the plans. Anyways, our ceiling’s be ’bout 12-14 feet high. Yep, Raena is a long tall kitty girl.
Till the next time………………………………………Be Blest!!!
Have you (your human) made preparations for your (you/pet) in the event they outlive you?
If so, is it in writing or a verbal agreement?
Do you think it’s important to have it in writing?
Dezi: Vibrant Blue
Raena: Navy Blue
Mommy A: Black
Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses
Service Cats U.S. 
That is horrible. It’s bad enough that poor Buddy had to be put to sleep but to be shot! We are so, so sorry. How can people treat anipals as if they are just objects with no feelings?!
Run free, dear Buddy. At the Rainbow Bridge, you will find many friends and you will be reunited with Mr. W and the Great Cat in the Sky will take care of you both.
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Oh my, I am horrified that this happened. In the land of the free it seems like we are purely chattels to be killed at will or whim. I am so very upset for you all and for the senseless loss of Buddy. I send prayers for you all. I am truly blessed, like you, to have a home and a heart to watch with me and over me. Seems like i’ll be making some enquiries of my lawyer next week, just to be safe. Have a blessed and happy week…
Purrs and nose rubs. Erin
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Fank you Erin. We’re so happy dat you have or will have a plan fur da future. Sometimes peeps just furget. ‘Specially peeps like ours who see us as children and luvs of their lives. Unfurtuantely da law sees us as only purropurrty to be disposed of when ho longer wanted or convenient. Big hugs to ya’ll.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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So sorry to hear about Mr. W and especially about poor Buddy being shot. That’s simply horrible. I know Mr. W was not in good health and at least now both of them are in a better place. Everyone should be purrpared for what to do with their pets if they can’t be there any longer as accidents happen and someone needs to know that they must step in and take things over – it’s what friends and family do……or at least we hope they do. Anyway, we’re sad to hear all of this……….and continue to hope that your Mom’s teeth can get fixed.
Hugs, Angel Sammy
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Fank you Sammy. We do hope dat anypawdy who reads our posty will make it a point to check or make their plans. And fanks fur da good wishes fur mommy. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Oh girls, we are sad to hear about Buddy and Mr. W. Meowmy has been thinking about him and was going to ask. We will say a prayer for the family . Thank you for reminding us about who will look after our children . Love ya. God bless.
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Fank you and God bless ya’ll. Big hugs fur all.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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This is so hard to hear. Some people just do not understand and some humans are too callous. WE have to purr now.
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We’re so sad (AND mad) about what happened to Buddy. You girls are right … planning ahead is important. There are two things everyone needs to take into account … short term (who’ll take care of the cat until other arrangements are made … especially in the case of a will which might take 6-9 months to execute) and long term (for the rest of the cat’s life). I carry a card in my wallet with the phone number for my short term person … so if I die or can’t talk, people will know I have a cat that needs caring for. My long term plans are a little more fuzzy. My brother promised to take care of Bear and I have that in writing – but I’ve been meaning to update the document and write out detailed instructions for Bear’s care because no one really knows how I care for him but me. State laws are so different that it’s really hard to generalize what’s legal … and I’ve found that even experienced estate planning lawyers are often clueless on how to handle fur-babies. We did an entire post on this topic a year ago. I really need to re-edit the pictures and update it … but here’s the link: http://mommakatandherbearcat.blogspot.com/2016/02/what-would-your-cats-life-be-like.html. We’re sending all of you hugs 🙂
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Fank you. We too are very upset ’bout how da whole thing went down. It’s not like we weren’t home. And everypawdy knew dat Buddy knew us. Dat’s pawsum ’bout your card. Mommy doesn’t have dat, but she will now. Da law considers pets to be purropurrty, but we are also living, breathing beings. And while we might be fine to miss a meal or two, we can’t survive indefinitely. We too have done several articles on this topic, mommy thinks ’bout it a lot considerin’ her health. It really hit home to her this time, cuz she had just talked to mr. W outside a few hours befur he died. And with her teeths bein’ infected and knowin’ it could spread and kill her, she worries cuz we don’t have anypawdy specified to carry out her plans. And of course with a blood clot on her brain, she’s never guaranteed da next moment. We do hope you can get everythin’ written out and worked out. We know you luv Bear and would only do da bestest fur him. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Oh Dezi, our heartsb ache fore sweet Buddy, So very sad, We know he is in heaven now with Mr W. but it was such a terrible way to leave this earth, Dad has tears in his eyes, so I need to give him snuggles. Purrs to you dear friends, Pete
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Fanks Pete, we’ve been cryin’ a lot too. Mommy says she was just numb all day yesfurday. Big hugs
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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Oh my heart aches from this sad news about both Mr.W and Buddy. We are so sorry to hear this. Holding you in our hearts and sending lots of cyber hugs to you. Girls your mommy needs lots of extra purrrrrrs and cuddles. xxxxoooo
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Fank you so much. Mommy is upset ’bout da whole thing. And even tho’ mr. W wasn’t very nice, we will miss him. And our hearts ache ’bout Buddy. He joined mr. W shortly after me joined mommy and sis Lexi. We kinda grew up together. Befur Buddy got too mean, we used to play together some. Big hugs fur ya’ll.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Raena
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A very, very important message for all blest to be animal owners. ❤️
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we are so deeply, deeply sorry about his horrific and dreadfully sad news. We are sooo sorry!! (((hugs)))
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