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peacebuzzard

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19. Ruby sounds happy with you Deuxcents,
Tue Dec 6, 2022, 10:02 AM
Dec 2022

She won the lottery if you went to the shelter and chose her. She has a caring, concerned person of her own who gave her a condo for a domain. There is food and vet care, what a wonderful life she won ! I have had dogs most of my life and took in my first cat to be a mouser among the dogs. As the dogs passed and my work life involved extensive travel I found the domestic kitty I had was most resilient and independent. She didn't require walks and didn't really have a designated mealtime like dogs who would gobble up everything and wait for the next meal. Cats do well with the free feeding unless its a diet which requires portion control. Then there are auto feeders. Cats are so used to their environment they freak out if there is a change. To me, anyway, they love permanence and a change might be sad for Ruby if she loses her condo and you.
I think she sounds content, which is all I think anyone can ask you, human or critter.
Take care and I hope all goes well with the eye surgeries, Ruby will be delighted to welcome you home from the hospital.

P.S. on edit, when you come from the hospital or anywhere she just might look up sleepily and yawn and say "oh there you are, where are the treats?" My cats could care less after my multiple monthly trips I make. When I come home, they think its treat time and kitty clean up time and don't really show too much else. LOL.

For my cat lovers DU Friends [View all] Deuxcents Dec 2022 OP
May Lady Bast send you the wisdom for the correct choice. niyad Dec 2022 #1
Thank you more than you know... Deuxcents Dec 2022 #2
Could you possibly put the word out marybourg Dec 2022 #3
That, I have. That's why my dilemma. I won't just let her go. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #4
The website Adoptapet.com has a Rehoming list TexasBushwhacker Dec 2022 #5
Agree. I will keep her n do everything I can for her.. I'm just worried she's not happy Deuxcents Dec 2022 #6
Please keep her. She's already attached. Better Days Ahoy Dec 2022 #7
That does it! That's t my heart. I love her.. I just want her to be happy.. she's young n I'm old! Deuxcents Dec 2022 #8
That's all they want, Deuxcents. Just that. Better Days Ahoy Dec 2022 #9
Thank you.. I just didn't want to be selfish but I will not let her go 😺 Deuxcents Dec 2022 #10
Back to you for your kindness to Ruby Better Days Ahoy Dec 2022 #11
Your kindness is so appreciated.. I posted in pain for a decision I thought I had to make Deuxcents Dec 2022 #12
❤️ peacebuzzard Dec 2022 #21
I agree with Better Days Ahoy radical noodle Dec 2022 #13
Me, too. 😻 thank you Deuxcents Dec 2022 #14
Please keep Ruby. She does love you, I sense it. sprinkleeninow Dec 2022 #15
Ya know, she's been the best friend thru covid .. Deuxcents Dec 2022 #16
Please keep Ruby. SheltieLover Dec 2022 #17
I don't see that she's unhappy. Cats will create the environment they want. Keep her! Karadeniz Dec 2022 #18
Ruby sounds happy with you Deuxcents, peacebuzzard Dec 2022 #19
I am reading all the loving and encouraging and supportive replies here, and niyad Dec 2022 #20
Thank you, my DU Friends.. I so appreciate the support Deuxcents Dec 2022 #22
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