Smudge my cat came to live with me
As an outside cat free to roam
But she became my best friend
And wants to stay at home.
A friendly cat, a sturdy cat
A fraction over-weight?
She even now can tell the time
So that her dinners never late
At first I though she was really smart
Knowing when it was time for dinner
But on reflection I think it's it's me
Just getting dimmer and dimmer.
Smudge is beautiful and very happy being with you Don. You’re good for each other. ❤️😘xxx
We are indeed Carole. xxxx
Such a lovely puss is Smudge. We can't help that our cognition declines with the rest of our body. Just time and gravity. What I have understood about you Don is you are still very sharp :)🗡️Lovely to read your posts. Keep warm you two xxx❤️😘
I’m lucky in that respect, but my body is letting me down. I no longer have any appetite and the helpers sent to help me keep out of hospital just irritate me, not their fault.
hope your appetite picks up! Just lil delicious bits? Wot’s best meal you ever had?
Good to stay out of hospital if you can, though.My mum is 91 and has been in hospital for 6 weeks after a heart attack then a stroke. She’s resilient-like you Donald , but I can see all the minor irritations get to her.
She is gorgeous, and you are good for each other. x
She has lovely markings!
Smudge is very clever, as are all cars in my opinion, and absolutely beautiful.
Cats just know how to train us lol 😅
She reminds me of a calico cat I knew many years ago called Katy who lived next door to us along with her tortie sister Mary.
I love your poem Donald but oh my god how gorgeous is Smudge
She really is a beautiful cat and looks a right character, the way she is looking at the camera. Good to have her for company.
She's a beauty Don.yr bound to not feel great after being ill,it'll take time x
Smudge is absolutely beautiful your both very smart and keep each other company x
Smudge is gorgeous! No wonder she is posing for her photo! X
She is beautiful.
I wish I had a Smudge of my own. Could I train her to look after me and Brian?😸😸😸
Smudge is a one man cat and luckily that’s me. 🤣xx
I would like a one man (woman actually) cat, but don't tell Brian, 🤫🤫😉xxx
BRIAN!! Get your Mrs a cat immediately.
Sadly Brian is too ill to get me anything. At least that is what he thinks.
That is sad. 😟
I think this is the first photo I’ve seen of Smudge - she is stunning 😍 Obviously her appetite isn’t on the decline ! Don’t worry about yours , I truly believe worrying is the absolute worst thing for our health , eat when and what you want in the amount you can manage , something is better than nothing and will keep you going 😊 xx
It's horrible isn't it when you get so worried that it makes you worried sick!
Certainly is - since my cancer diagnosis I’ve noticed that on the very rare occasions I let it get to me I experience all sorts of minor aches n pains but I actively push bad thoughts out of my mind and for the most part I’m really positive and enjoying life and then I feel well with no symptoms whatsoever ! I truly believe that the brain is a very powerful tool that affects our wellbeing ie worry , fear and depressing thoughts exacerbate disease and positivity aids recovery So stay positive everyone - not always easy but can always be done 😊 xx
That must have been a right shock getting told you have cancer!
One reason I hate going to check ups is that they might tell me things I don't want to hear like telling me it's bad news I have cancer and they can't do anything for me.
Years ago an old colleague had cancer and she was only 40 and thankfully it was caught early and she made a full recovery.
It was a shock especially as it’s inoperable😳 but I’m on one of these relatively new targeted therapies, which is great - very little in the way of side affects and tablets are sent through the post 😃 The results have been brilliant too 50% reduction in everything in 6 months but the down side is no one can say how long the treatment will continue to work -I choose to forget about that bit and carry on regardless 😂 It must be harder for younger people ,I know ,but cancer isn’t the terrifying thing it used to be I refused tests at first because I was afraid of the aggressive treatments my mum and sister had 40 and 25 years ago but things have come a long way since then 😊 I hope you’re keeping well x
Beautiful cat.
Smudge looks very content Don and am sure she is well pleased with her slave. Sounds like you have a good relationship with her. Try to eat little and often and things like banana milk shakes with Jersey milk all help x
She loves you Don. You go well together. We had a proper wild cat that was rescued. He would attack your hands if they were at the side of the chair but in his senior years he became a proper house cat. Xx
What a beautiful cat, lovely colours. Smudge looks very happy and content with you. x
She knows a good loving home when she sees it. She looks as if she enjoys her food. Bless. xx
Great photo, Don, and I love the ode!
Our Socks has an inbuilt alarm clock but she doesn't move from her comfy place until she hears the food go down! Especially the rustle of the treat bag!
xx Moy
she’s a beauty 🐞
Wonderful Don. Smudge is gorgeous!
Cats are the best. They rule the roost but give so much back (when it suits them) Smudge is one lucky lovely lady.
Smudge is a beauty Don and her name fits her to a T! Hope your appetite picks up. Mine is down right now - went on a cruise - got the Covid! If we take another cruise, I'll buy us some hazmat suits. Might make dining and bathrooms a bit tricky though!😂
So sorry you are poorly. Smudge lived across the road for 7 or 8 years as an outside cat and when they moved came to live with me. This was shortly after my cat Puss died. I’m really life long dogman but Puss had converted me. 😊
lovely Smudge, a lucky pusscat, she looks very well fed and gorgeous x
Thanks for sharing your story and photo of smudge . I have Calico who seems very like your one. A little tubby, very lazy, can't stand her feet being touched but oh I love her and her little ways.
I love the poem, and the beautiful photo of Smudge. I’m happy you found each other 🐈
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