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43. I can't be sure they'll get all the love my Aunt gave them, but they'll all be cared for

Sun Oct 3, 2021, 01:36 AM

Oct 2021

And get to keep living in the house they've been in ... my cousins are going to hold onto the place, and there's money set aside for their care, and a local lady who was close to my aunt who'll be compensated for daily visits as long as they live ... or someone else in the family moves into the house.

My aunt wasn't one to not take care of her 'children'

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So ... my dear Auntie didn't make it, and now it's time to divide up her 6 kittehs ... [View all] Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 OP

My condolences on the loss of your aunt Rorey Oct 2021 #1

Thank you ... and the 6 are only the indoor ones ... she was quite the 'Feral Grandma' as well ... Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #17

I adopted my uncle's 2 cats when he passed away Rhiannon12866 Oct 2021 #2

Thanks Rhi ... love ya girl :) Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #18

Awww, thanks! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2021 #22

Lol ... yeah, fortunately ... Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #24

You're right, sounds like he needs special attention Rhiannon12866 Oct 2021 #28

I can't be sure they'll get all the love my Aunt gave them, but they'll all be cared for Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #43

That is very good news. Rhiannon12866 Oct 2021 #46

She's a pretty girl! Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #47

Both of my dogs were rescue and the little one had grown up with cats and the other loved everyone Rhiannon12866 Oct 2021 #48

Burmese are treasures. You'll be glad to have him. tblue37 Oct 2021 #3

Funnily enough, my mom and stepdad have 3 Burmese, which is why my Aunt had Jean Luc pretty much Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #19

My condolences for the loss of your Aunt and Siamese Snowshoe. Niagara Oct 2021 #4

Thanks so much :) nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #20

What a beautiful boy radical noodle Oct 2021 #5

Thanks! He is gorgeous, right? Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #21

My condolences for the loss of your aunt and your Snowshoe. Ocelot II Oct 2021 #6

Thank you, and I'm leaning that way :) nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #26

That sounds like a wonderful way to honor your aunt. Phoenix61 Oct 2021 #7

I've only seen him around a couple times when we had gatherings over the years Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #8

I am truly sorry to hear of your losses. You need that cat and that cat needs you. Trust me. marble falls Oct 2021 #9

Thanks, and I shall weigh your sage words heavily MF my friend :) nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #23

Just beautiful!!!! Much love!!!!!🥰 n/t 7wo7rees Oct 2021 #10

Thanks 77 :) nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #27

My sincere condolences. bamagal62 Oct 2021 #11

Well, here's the funny thing about this ... Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #16

"Fixed" male cats will spray if they were fixed after they started spraying. Sometimes they'll ... marble falls Oct 2021 #25

Thanks! And here's another funny thing ... Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #29

One of my outdoor rescue cats, Mr Gray, kept spraying my front door. I'd wash down the front ... marble falls Oct 2021 #34

They are a trip! (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #41

Not that people use amonia for disinfectant much anymore, but back in the day I learned an ... marble falls Oct 2021 #53

Thanks! I'll just use dish soap and hot water w/scrub brush! (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #54

You ate going to do great! Meant to be. 7wo7rees Oct 2021 #30

Thanks! Yeah, I would probably never get a cat that wasn't Siamese or one of the related breeds Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #44

If/when you bring him home catchnrelease Oct 2021 #32

Thanks so much for the advice ... I've never adopted an adult cat and I'm sure my house Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #33

You've got it! catchnrelease Oct 2021 #45

Saw the edit, thanks! (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #40

Sorry about your Aunt. OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2021 #12

Lol ... you do know I live in Phoenix, right? Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #15

And, btw, they are often described as bamagal62 Oct 2021 #13

Yeah, I'm fairly familiar as my mom and stepdad have 3 Burmese Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #35

Sorry. I wrote that before I read bamagal62 Oct 2021 #51

All good sister! nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #52

What a lovely photo of Jean Luc and your aunt. FuzzyRabbit Oct 2021 #14

Yeah ... my cousins are both telling me he seems quite lost and sad w/o her Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #36

definitely. nt barbtries Oct 2021 #31

Thanks :) nt Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #37

Crusty, big heart condolences to your crusty big heart. UTUSN Oct 2021 #38

How are your cooking skills? ZZenith Oct 2021 #39

Her penchant for the French? Hugh_Lebowski Oct 2021 #42

So what's your new cat's name and when is your cousin bringing him over? ZZenith Oct 2021 #49

He's a beauty. Yes, take him and think of your wonderful aunt every day forward with him hlthe2b Oct 2021 #50