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My cat Smudge

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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.

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sassy59

Smudge is beautiful and very happy being with you Don. You’re good for each other. ❤️😘xxx

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Donald_1931 in reply tosassy59

We are indeed Carole. xxxx

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JJ_7

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❤️😘

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Donald_1931 in reply toJJ_7

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.

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battison in reply toDonald_1931

hope your appetite picks up! Just lil delicious bits? Wot’s best meal you ever had?

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Rosydays in reply toDonald_1931

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.

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Alberta56 in reply toRosydays

Best wishes to your mum. I hope the irritations aren't too bad.

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Welshcatlady

She is gorgeous, and you are good for each other. x

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Turnipgirl in reply toWelshcatlady

She has lovely markings!

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helenlw7

Smudge is very clever, as are all cars in my opinion, and absolutely beautiful.

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Sarneyuk

Cats just know how to train us lol 😅

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Turnipgirl

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.

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lenniep

I love your poem Donald but oh my god how gorgeous is Smudge

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rosco59

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.

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Patk1

She's a beauty Don.yr bound to not feel great after being ill,it'll take time x

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Danielmystar

Smudge is absolutely beautiful your both very smart and keep each other company x

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Rosa17

Smudge is gorgeous! No wonder she is posing for her photo! X

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Kitten-kat23

She is beautiful.

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Alberta56

I wish I had a Smudge of my own. Could I train her to look after me and Brian?😸😸😸

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Donald_1931 in reply toAlberta56

Smudge is a one man cat and luckily that’s me. 🤣xx

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Alberta56 in reply toDonald_1931

I would like a one man (woman actually) cat, but don't tell Brian, 🤫🤫😉xxx

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Thepainterswife

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

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Turnipgirl in reply toThepainterswife

It's horrible isn't it when you get so worried that it makes you worried sick!

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Thepainterswife in reply toTurnipgirl

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

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Collie4

Beautiful cat.

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Izb1

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

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watergazer

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

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PaperQueen

What a beautiful cat, lovely colours. Smudge looks very happy and content with you. x

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Dottie11

She knows a good loving home when she sees it. She looks as if she enjoys her food. Bless. xx

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MoyB

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

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Nicholatracy

she’s a beauty 🐞

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Anna1025

Wonderful Don. Smudge is gorgeous!

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Coachtrip

Cats are the best. They rule the roost but give so much back (when it suits them) Smudge is one lucky lovely lady.

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dunnellon

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!😂

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