On Saturday, November 24, 2012 12:21:18 AM UTC-5, MaryL wrote:
"Chak" wrote in message ...



"MaryL" wrote in

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Tomorrow (Nov. 24) is Holly's furdoption day. She came into my life

17 years ago the day after USA Thanksgiving, and it has truly been

thanksgiving for me ever since.



MaryL







Your furkid is 17 years old? Oh, that gives me great hope for my Doc.

He's 11 now, and still in excellent health, but it makes me a little sad

to think I'll have to do without him someday. But not soon!



Chak



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Eleven is really not all that old. My other cat, Duffy, is 14 years old and

in excellent health. My first cat lived to be 20 and did not show any signs

of aging until he was 18.5 years old. So, take good care of Doc, get good

veterinary care, and don't let anyone tell you to stop giving him optimum

care because he's "too old." I hear that all the time--some people think 7

or 8 is "old" and just accept slowing down as an inevitable sign of aging,

when it's not. I do know what you mean by that feeling of sadness. I often

get that same feeling.



MaryL

Rusty(RB) lived to be 16 years old despite poor health since he was 2.
He probably could have lived longer but it was very difficult near the end.
At first I didn't think he would make it to 10. But his vet told me otherwise.
I was prepared years ago before for the eventual goodbye.
Don't feel sad. Just treasure your time with your cats and count each
day you have each another a blessing. I thank God for giving me 15 years
with Rusty. -- Winnie