A Rudy Update

 

This is my worried look...

Hey guys, Parker here. Thought I would let you know that my bro - aka the Orange Menace is hanging out with Dr. Joe. He's been there since yesterday morning. And to be honest with you - I sort of miss him. He's easy to blame for stuff and while he's in the joint I have no patsy to pin things on. So, yes, I am worried and yes, I miss him. There - I said it - now you all have evidence. And, I am sure that I will live to regret ever admitting that...

...Anywho - The Rudster is stumping Dr. Joe and Dr. Wendy. He's got no lumps and bumps, he uses the box, his labs are perfect...so is his temp. I guess there are more diagnostics in his furry little future. If they get everything done by close of business tomorrow, he'll get to return to casa de Perfectly Parker in time to help destroy trim the tree that's going to be coming inside (see why I need him back here?!? A TREE! - INSIDE! I really need a patsy!)

Good thoughts are appreciated. We want to thank everyone who left such sweet comments yesterday. Opinions and ideas are welcomed. Mommy is all over the internets trying to figure out what might be going on and she and Daddy aren't a lot of fun right now. So, my job is to try to get them to relax just a little. I have laps to fill and love eyes to make. Take care kitties, we'll update when and if we learn more.

The Rudy Report

Ya'at'eeh kitties! It's me - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! The best thing about Thanksgiving was that I finished all of that awful medicine that I had to take. Boy oh boy, am I ever grateful about that! But now it's time to go back and see my old buddy, Dr. Joe. He has to check and make sure my bladder infection is all gone. But he needs to do something else. Here's the deal kitties, I still don't feel great and I am not gaining any weight back. I ate a little turkey on Friday and I threw it back up! I don't care too much about any foods - Mommy went out and bought some baby food to see if I had any interest in that. Nope. My Rx. food? - not so much. Warmed up stinky Rx. food? Nah - not now...I'm just not hungry. And I am tired. I did love up on our guests over the weekend, so that was a little fun. Other than that - all I want to do is nap. As a matter of fact, I think a nap sounds pretty good right now. I'll catch you later kitties...
Mom here - we are worried sick. Dr. Joe will do some more diagnostics this week, we hope whatever this is that has him so lethargic can be found and fixed. He does not seem to have any pain and is still very affectionate, but he just ain't right...please think good thoughts for our little orance menace...

Parker - Burp!

I just have one thing to say kitties...

...BURP!

Happy Thanksgiving!

All of us wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving. We are thankful for many things - your friendship is one of them. Thanks for being our friends!

Smoochies!

Parker - I Am Not Being A Pest!

My lookout spot

There's a lot of action in the kitichen today kitties! From the looks and smells of things, I think we are going to have company comin'. Mommy is whipping up all sorts of goodies and try as I might, nothing is landing in my mouth. But don't worry, I am nothing if not persistant. And if it comes to it, we can all work as a team! I think the five of us can take her!
I hope all of you are at least enjoying some good kitchen smells - and hopefully some treats! Oh, and not being called a pest...

I'm Dreamin'...

So...what am I dreaming about?

The man of my dreams!!! Oh...and Tripper too!

The Rudy Report

Tansi kitties! It's me - Rudy! with your Rudy Report! If you are like me you are counting down the days until the turkey gets stuffed in the oven. I don't care what the 'rents say about my new diet, I am going to get some tastes of that bird! It's my feline right I tell you! I am growing very tired of having to take my medicine (so is Mommy!) and I only have three more days of her holding me down and squirting that gunk down my throat. Then I guess I get carted off to see Dr. Joe again to make sure that stoopid bladder infection is all gone. But enough of that. I'd rather focus on the joy of Thanksgiving. We sure do have a lot to be thankful for - the 'rents, our home, being loved and wanted. I know that there are so very many kitties that are not as lucky as we are. I am also a little sad about our buddies who have left for the Bridge. We are thinking of the families that they have left behind and know that the holiday will not be as happy with their absence.
Count your blessing kitties, I know that I am.
Oh - and if you know of a foolproof way to snatch tastes of turkey, let me know...thanks!

A Very Sad Saturday

We send our love and our healing prayers to the families of Miss Patches and Inigo.

The Bridge is a more beautiful place today.

Powder

Wanna' Dance?

Powder skipped her Autumn Funk this year and has gone straight into the "Happy Turkey Time" dance. She's ready for Thanksgiving!

Wordless Wednesday

Parker, The Art Of Zen

Hi there kitties! Isn't it lovely when you find the perfect spot to take a nap? You get all settled in and you even discover that you match the blankie? And then your 'rent comes with the camera and you don't even care, you are so relaxed, so zen.  And then...you look at your photo and discover that the 'rent has taken yet another photo of you with an eye booger...
Sigh...

The Rudy Report

Namaskar kitties! It's me - Rudy! - With your Rudy Report! Well the 'rents weren't kidding about taking me back to Dr. Joe for a check-up last Thursday. I was once again stuffed into the PTU and taken to the opposite of the most wonderful place on earth. They examined my ::whispers:: pee and I still have some bacteria. Sooooo....for 14 days I have this liquid gunk (Orbax) shot down my throat. Let me tell you kitties, I give the 'rents a run for their money. Mommy said she never knew that I could be such a squirmy-worm! Four days down and ten to go and then I have to go and see Dr. Joe again!!! Cripes kitties, this is getting old! Stupid bladder infection...
I do feel pretty good. I have learned a new place to get the best water. Right before Mommy brushes her toofies every morning, I jump up for a good lonnnnng drink. This really torks Powder off because that was her "thing", now she has to wait for me to finish before she gets a turn. What can I say, I'm just not a gentlecat like that. After Powder gets a shot, Mommy can finally get down to the business of getting ready for her day. She can wait, we're worth it.
All weekend the 'rents cooked and all weekend we got nothin' - they are sticking to this "no tastes for the kitties" thing. Which sux mightily because you know what holiday is right around the bend. Let it be known - I will not be denied my turkey!!!

She's A Playa'

...I swear, kittens couldn't keep up with her. She has mad playin' skillz...

Wordless Wednesday

Squash, It's What's NOT For Dinner!

...man, the 'rents really are serious about not sharing their foods with us - yuk!

The Rudy Report

Hello there kitties! It's me! RUDY! with your Rudy Report! I am very happy to say that I am feeling 95% better and I have gained back some of the weight that that nasty bladder infection took from me. I like to spend my time recuperating on Daddy's lap. I'm eating and I am using the box and I am drinking lotsa' water from the bathroom tap (it tastes better there). The new food is OK and I really like getting the new food stinky goodness once a day. The sibs are liking the food and all is well in the dinnertime department. So, all in all, good news. I heard a rumor that I have to go back to see Dr. Joe on Thursday for a urine check-up, but I will choose to ignore that possibility 'till I see the PTU in the kitchen...
I want to say thank-you to every bean and every kitty and every woofie who prayed for me. I know that I was lucky and I know that even thought I had to stay at Dr. Joe's and get poked and prodded, the 'rents did the right thing by me. I just hope I never have to go through that again.
Mommy: me too Rudy, me too...

Formerly Feral Friday

Mom - I'm bored, there's nothin' to do!

A lot of our toys are in the room that our 'rents call the "sitting room" - but we really know it's the kitty playroom. If beans come over, most of our toys get put in our big toybox. If the beans know us real well, the toys stay out and the beans just walk over them. As it should be.

The best part of this room is when the 'rents bring in the Christmas tree. It's the best toy ever. Too bad that only happens once a year, I'd love to have the tree here now - 'cause I'm bored, and there's nothing to play with...  

Dona Nobis Pacem

Not So Wordless Wednesday - Off To The Park!

Diamond and Daddy are off to celebrate Rudy's return - he was sprung from the joint late yesterday afternoon. Thanks for the good thoughts and purrs and prayers - our orange boy is doing much, much better! He's already had breakfast and chased Puff!

Rudy Toots Update

Well kitties, here I am on Sunday, holding Daddy's leg down and trying to get back to my old self. AND I bought myself another trip to see Dr. Joe yesterday morning. So while you are reading this I am back at the kitty Hotel California getting Sub Q fluids and hissing at the staff to spring me out of here.  I gotta' tell you kitties, as much as I love the 'rents -  they were hovering. Over me. It was a little annoying. "Has he eaten? Has he used the box?" Geeeeeezzzzzzz....gimme' a break, will ya? And as far as eating goes, what in Bast's name are you trying to get me to eat? Where's my old stuff? Where's the treats? Where's the tastes of the human food?
Honestly, this new food isn't that appealing to me. And I sorta' feel bad, because my sibs have to make the switch along with me. Truthfully, they are a little hissed off about it. Parker is sure she's going to pass away from starvation, Puff and Powder are being a little more gracious about it. But, there's no bargaining with the 'rents, they are committed to my getting better and not having to go through this again with me or with any of us.Think good thoughts for me kitties and I wouldn't mind if you'd Fed Ex me a roast chicken or a little somethin' somethin'. Here's hoping I get to come home today, much perkier and less hissy.

Please Help Me Raise Awareness For Diabetes!

While my brother Rudy is recuperating from his horrible ordeal (he's a little better, but still doesn't feel as fine and frisky as the 'rent's would like), I'd like to ask that you put this sidebar up for the month of November. I have posted three sizes for you to choose from. And if you'd link to The American Diabetes Association, I'd be ever so happy! I talked about Mommy's struggle with this awful disease here and helping us find a cure would be a most awesome thing! Diabetes sux.Thank you so very much.
I'd also like to ask that you keep that little orange menace in your thoughts. He might be a pain in my tail, but he's fun to have around.
Smoochies and thanks to all of you rockin' kitties and woofies!