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2507 sats \ 33 comments \ @siggy47 7 Apr Dogs_And_Cats

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I received this photo yesterday from two people I don't know. I cannot describe how happy I was to receive it.

The two cats in the photo were owned by my mom. She was a crazy cat lady. She had cats as a child. A cat slept next to me as an infant. We always had cats.

After my dad passed away she still had her cats. She also had lots of family and friends around. When her elderly cats passed away she was in her mid 70s. She wanted to replace them, of course. She wanted older cats so as to lessen the chance that they would outlive her. However, her sources only came up with two kittens. To be fair, she would have held out for seniors, but her grandchildren immediately took a liking to the kittens. She made me promise that I would take care of these cats if they outlived her. After her 80th birthday her health started failing. She required more care, but still took care of her cats. She made it to 85, but passed away in October of 2021. Without going into detail, it took more than two years to find permanent homes for these two old guys. They are declawed and docile. They could not deal with the stress of the other animals living in our home. Because of covid's toll on the economy there were many pets needing new homes. Caring for these guys involved daily anxiety, work, false starts, and disappointment. Many family and friends thought they should be put down. Now they're living the good life with an older couple who loves them and spoils them rotten.

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182 sats \ 3 replies \ @Coinsreporter 7 Apr

I am not that big a fan of cats. But I once adopted a female black Labrador which I had to give up due to me going out for 3 years for work. As we didn't have any other person to care for it, we gave it to one of my friends. They were very excited while receiving Dolly but I told them that as she is female she required special care when she grew up. I was afraid of one thing that those people wouldn't care Dolly when she had her menstrual cycles. My fear actually came true when one day my mother informed me that they weren't caring Dolly properly. After hearing that I immediately returned for 2 days and got Dolly back to my home where she lived happily ever after and my mother who was reluctant to care for dogs loved and cared for her entire life.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

Great story.

75 sats \ 1 reply \ @Coinsreporter 7 Apr

Yes, it was the experience that made me love these cute pets more and more. Now we don't have dolly but we have 'chinks' another female dog. She is a GSD.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr freebie

I'm one of those people who likes cats and dogs equally. I need both in my life. Well, push comes to shove... give me a dog.

75 sats \ 0 replies \ @zana 12 Apr

This is so inspiring. Thank you so much for adopting them. You're really kind hearted.

75 sats \ 0 replies \ @watchmancbiz 10 Apr

that's an amazing story. thanks for sharing! 😻

75 sats \ 0 replies \ @cointastical 7 Apr

You are a good man, Siggy

75 sats \ 2 replies \ @voxmagdalenea 7 Apr

My mom also had two cats, it was atrocious what my family did to them, they locked them in the basement after she had died and then gave them to the pound. I was in a place that could not accept pets at the time, and it was all done without my knowledge. I am currently posting about my mom and this post is kinda a nod to me that she and they are ok. Thank you for this post and for taking care of your mom's pets.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad it provided some comfort.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @voxmagdalenea 7 Apr

I also cant help but see the book next to them, which is absolutely a nod and a wink.

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75 sats \ 2 replies \ @NoStranger 7 Apr

It reminded me of my cat when I was younger, I had a cat for 2 years, but then my mother started showing signs of allergies to the cat's fur.

We had to give them away, but luckily my cousin's friend took her in, after a year I went to said friend and she recognized me immediately.

She had a habit of jumping on my shoulder and did that as soon as she saw me, it seems she did that only with me, even after befriending the people at her new home. It warmed my heart deeply.

30 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

The guy in the front hasn't fully warmed up to his new home or the people. He was always a little aloof. He really bonded with me over the past few years and is actually affectionate. I hope he acclimates soon.

75 sats \ 0 replies \ @NoStranger 7 Apr

I hope so too. 🤗

75 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 7 Apr

Great story.

75 sats \ 3 replies \ @Zed 7 Apr

If you ever need someone to vent to about anything animal related let me know! My wife and I are constantly dealing with re-homing and strays! Would love to swap stories.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

Thanks. My daughter works with dogs who flunk out of guide dog training programs. We will soon be dealing with a few temporary foster dogs. They also look for birthing homes for pregnant dogs to have their litters. The next few years should be interesting.

75 sats \ 1 reply \ @Zed 7 Apr

I know you already will, but please post pictures and updates. We would like to follow the story.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

This is the first photo I have gotten. The cats are living on the upper west side of Manhattan. The husband is a retired writer in his early 70s who has been having health issues and can no longer work. The wife is a doctor. They lost their elderly cats last year. The husband is the cat lover.

75 sats \ 5 replies \ @oraltosun 7 Apr

You are so lucky to have animal-loving parents. I am sure that it has contributed positively to your life as well. I know that yellow-colored cats are males. The other one is also very cute.

10 sats \ 4 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

You're right. He is a male. They both are. I didn't know that about yellow cats.

75 sats \ 3 replies \ @oraltosun 7 Apr

In Turkish, we call yellow cats "Sarman".

10 sats \ 2 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

I have had friends tell me about the great cats in Turkey when they visited. @Natalia has also talked about them, I think. I like that word, Sarman. What does it mean literally? Do they attribute traits or personalities to Sarman cats?

75 sats \ 1 reply \ @oraltosun 7 Apr

According to the Turkish language association, it has two meanings: 1- Burly (adj.) 2- Yellow furry cat

Since yellow cats are generally male, that is, they are large, the word "Azman" which means "Burly" in Turkish has become "Sarman" with a slight metamorphosis. 😁 Yellow =Sarı Burly=Azman

SARMAN 😸

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

Thanks for the information

75 sats \ 1 reply \ @StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears 7 Apr

I'm glad they're living the good life, and that they were there for your mom as well.

Love the coloration of both, but the one in the back is one I don't see too often -- most of the tuxies I've encountered (including the three we've owned over the years) were essentially white on black.

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

You're right. My mom had a more traditional tuxie (predictably named Sylvester) who's passing caused her to get these two.

75 sats \ 1 reply \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 7 Apr

Awesome to hear they’ve found a new home!

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

Thanks. I didn't want to write a too long post, but it has been an incredible struggle.

75 sats \ 4 replies \ @elvismercury 7 Apr freebie

Bless you and your family for putting in the work to give them new lives. It makes me want to rage-weep when people discard animals when life events change, like they're fast food wrappers to be taken into the bin. I know it's a lot of work to do the right thing.

100 sats \ 3 replies \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

Thanks. It was honestly a long, difficult struggle. I know family members and friends thought I was nuts, worrying so much about two cats. I can understand that perspective, with all the problems and suffering humans endure. Even at their lowest point I made sure they ate better than some people do. That did bother me sometimes, wondering about my own priorities.

75 sats \ 2 replies \ @elvismercury 7 Apr

I run into that attitude all the time and I hate it. Who can say what the returns are to serving life in different ways? What's important is to do it, somehow.

27 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 7 Apr

You know, I didn't get a chance to watch the video you posted until early this morning. That video got me thinking about this subject.

75 sats \ 0 replies \ @elvismercury 7 Apr

Same. It's been v influential on how I see things.