Life with a one eyed cat?/ advice

Kazz · 15-05-2006, 05:45 PM

Good on you Luke. A descision made from the head as well as the heart

borderdawn · 15-05-2006, 07:29 PM

Probably the best choice Luke, given the circumstances. I thought Polly was doing ok though? Is she 8yrs or so?
Dawn.

Luke · 15-05-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by borderdawn

Probably the best choice Luke, given the circumstances. I thought Polly was doing ok though? Is she 8yrs or so?
Dawn.

Yes she will be eight years this October (i think)..she is doing ok but she just isn't as tolerable as she used to be..and shes a going a little deaf i think..and well, its nowt major but shes just becoming an old bird and can't be bothered with whippersnappers no more

Kazz · 15-05-2006, 07:55 PM

I thought Polly was a small dog? I woudn't have thought 8 would be classed as old in dog age other than maybe great dane or something like that

I've always classed my Staffs middle aged "just grown up" at 8

Luke · 15-05-2006, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kazz

I thought Polly was a small dog? I woudn't have thought 8 would be classed as old in dog age other than maybe great dane or something like that

I've always classed my Staffs middle aged "just grown up" at 8

She is Karen, but shes had a few recent years peppered with a few ill spells, had three strokes (i think) to date and ne left her with mild brain damage, and she also something with her heart (it may be a murmour, i can't recall entirely)..and it doesn't halter her too much but she just has to take life at a bit of a slower pace nowdays, shorter walks etc. But the past year, with inductions of a puppy and a kitten did seem to 'throw her off track' a bit and she did find it a bit hard to try and keep up with them..but the order is restored to the house a bit more now, and this was one of the finalising decisions of why we wouldnt take the kitten on..it didn't seem right to upset the balance again amongst other things

Kazz · 15-05-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke

She is Karen, but shes had a few recent years peppered with a few ill spells, had three strokes (i think) to date and ne left her with mild brain damage, and she also something with her heart (it may be a murmour, i can't recall entirely)..and it doesn't halter her too much but she just has to take life at a bit of a slower pace nowdays, shorter walks etc. But the past year, with inductions of a puppy and a kitten did seem to 'throw her off track' a bit and she did find it a bit hard to try and keep up with them..but the order is restored to the house a bit more now, and this was one of the finalising decisions of why we wouldnt take the kitten on..it didn't seem right to upset the balance again amongst other things

Thats a shame Luke, 8 is a babe still but I am glad she is okay. And the descision is yours

and I think all things considered its the right one. But still a picture would have been nice.

Het · 16-05-2006, 11:55 AM

A hard decision to make Luke, but I'm sure that little girl will be very special to someone. It always amazes me the things a cat can live with and overcome.

Elaine · 16-05-2006, 12:15 PM

Thats such a shame Luke but you are right to take current circumstances into account before embarking on adding to your fur family. I have no doubt that there will be opportunity further along the way for new pets and that you will provide them with a very loving and deserving home. Right now though, your current pets need you to put their needs first.
A very tough decision but a frank one.

Donna · 16-05-2006, 06:17 PM

Think you made the right choice Luke.

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