"Making Arrangements" for Cats

Mischief wrote:
I'm only 26, but I also suffer from depression. And back in July I
am sorry to say that I was close to suicide. But one thing stopped
me.

Who would take care of my cats?

My roommate would probably take care of them to a point, but she
probably would have to move out since she can't afford to pay rent for
our apartment by herself. And she can't take them home to her family
in Anaheim, because they have about 14 cats anyway, and I don't want
my furkids to be outdoor kitties.

I got Imp from a cat adoption group, so she would probably call them
and ask them to take Imp and Mischief too. I know they would find
good homes.

I am happy to say, that I'm feeling much better and I'm no longer
contemplating suicide. I'm back on my meds, and I've cut down doing
thigns that depress me (I won't go into what they are, but they
weren't really healthy)


I love my kitties very much. I've gone as far as to think of what
would happen if there was a huge disaster and I had to evacuate. I'm
not talking just putting the cats into carriers and then driving off
in my car, I'm talking extreme disaster, like Day after Tomorrow or
The Stand. (Hey, what can I say, I have an overactive imagination)
Whatever would happen, I would not leave my furkids behind.


Kristi

I'm glad you're feeling better, I have been in the same position and
knowing how much Snoopy loves me is what stopped me. I'm certain if it
wasn't for Snoopy, I ouldn't be here now.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
A house is not a home, without a cat.

"Adrian" wrote in message
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Mischief wrote:
I'm only 26, but I also suffer from depression. And back in July I
am sorry to say that I was close to suicide. But one thing stopped
me.

Who would take care of my cats?

My roommate would probably take care of them to a point, but she
probably would have to move out since she can't afford to pay rent for
our apartment by herself. And she can't take them home to her family
in Anaheim, because they have about 14 cats anyway, and I don't want
my furkids to be outdoor kitties.

I got Imp from a cat adoption group, so she would probably call them
and ask them to take Imp and Mischief too. I know they would find
good homes.

I am happy to say, that I'm feeling much better and I'm no longer
contemplating suicide. I'm back on my meds, and I've cut down doing
thigns that depress me (I won't go into what they are, but they
weren't really healthy)


I love my kitties very much. I've gone as far as to think of what
would happen if there was a huge disaster and I had to evacuate. I'm
not talking just putting the cats into carriers and then driving off
in my car, I'm talking extreme disaster, like Day after Tomorrow or
The Stand. (Hey, what can I say, I have an overactive imagination)
Whatever would happen, I would not leave my furkids behind.


Kristi

I'm glad you're feeling better, I have been in the same position and
knowing how much Snoopy loves me is what stopped me. I'm certain if it
wasn't for Snoopy, I ouldn't be here now.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
A house is not a home, without a cat.


It was only knowing that my animals and birds depended on me that kept me
going last year after my mother (we were very close) was found dead. No
warning.

Tweed

"Adrian" wrote in message
...
Mischief wrote:
I'm only 26, but I also suffer from depression. And back in July I
am sorry to say that I was close to suicide. But one thing stopped
me.

Who would take care of my cats?

My roommate would probably take care of them to a point, but she
probably would have to move out since she can't afford to pay rent for
our apartment by herself. And she can't take them home to her family
in Anaheim, because they have about 14 cats anyway, and I don't want
my furkids to be outdoor kitties.

I got Imp from a cat adoption group, so she would probably call them
and ask them to take Imp and Mischief too. I know they would find
good homes.

I am happy to say, that I'm feeling much better and I'm no longer
contemplating suicide. I'm back on my meds, and I've cut down doing
thigns that depress me (I won't go into what they are, but they
weren't really healthy)


I love my kitties very much. I've gone as far as to think of what
would happen if there was a huge disaster and I had to evacuate. I'm
not talking just putting the cats into carriers and then driving off
in my car, I'm talking extreme disaster, like Day after Tomorrow or
The Stand. (Hey, what can I say, I have an overactive imagination)
Whatever would happen, I would not leave my furkids behind.


Kristi

I'm glad you're feeling better, I have been in the same position and
knowing how much Snoopy loves me is what stopped me. I'm certain if it
wasn't for Snoopy, I ouldn't be here now.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
A house is not a home, without a cat.


It was only knowing that my animals and birds depended on me that kept me
going last year after my mother (we were very close) was found dead. No
warning.

Tweed

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

It was only knowing that my animals and birds depended on me that kept me
going last year after my mother (we were very close) was found dead. No
warning.

Tweed

{{{{{{{{{{Tweed}}}}}}}}}}

Thank all that's good that they *were* there to keep you here - we would
have missed knowing such a kind and caring person.

Hugs,

CatNipped

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

It was only knowing that my animals and birds depended on me that kept me
going last year after my mother (we were very close) was found dead. No
warning.

Tweed

{{{{{{{{{{Tweed}}}}}}}}}}

Thank all that's good that they *were* there to keep you here - we would
have missed knowing such a kind and caring person.

Hugs,

CatNipped

"CatNipped" wrote in message
...
"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

It was only knowing that my animals and birds depended on me that kept me
going last year after my mother (we were very close) was found dead. No
warning.

Tweed

{{{{{{{{{{Tweed}}}}}}}}}}

Thank all that's good that they *were* there to keep you here - we would
have missed knowing such a kind and caring person.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Thank you. There are lots of ways that animals are said to be good for us,
reducing blood pressure, calming influence, teaching children to care. I
know a lot of cases where having dependant animals has stopped someone doing
something stupid when they are overwhelmed by despair.
There is still a bit left that says "what would happen to my
cats/dogs/birds? Would they starve if no-one found me soon?" and also would
anyone look after them in the same way, and love them as much.
So that stops you. I had never experienced true clinical depression before
my mother died. I thought it meant just feeling sad. OMG, I wouldn't wish
it on my worst enemy. I became almost totally unable to function. I fed the
animals and not myself.
I was so worried about myself at one stage that I sent for a friend of mine,
a social worker who specialises in mental health. I wept and sobbed when I
rang her up. She came almost straight away.
I said "Sue, there is something much more wrong with me than depression." I
told her all about it and she said there wasn't. I wasn't totally mad, it
was all "normal." She was very careful to say it might take me more than a
fortnight to get right again, although I'd feel a little better week by
week. I'm so glad she didn't tell me it would take nine months.
It's a pity that I had all this trouble with eye ops during the recovery,
but I tell you what, I'd rather have a dozen eye operations than have
depression. It's the worst illness I ever had. In some cases. it's fatal.
It should be right up there with cancer and heart disease as a killer.

Tweed

"CatNipped" wrote in message
...
"Christina Websell" wrote in message
...

It was only knowing that my animals and birds depended on me that kept me
going last year after my mother (we were very close) was found dead. No
warning.

Tweed

{{{{{{{{{{Tweed}}}}}}}}}}

Thank all that's good that they *were* there to keep you here - we would
have missed knowing such a kind and caring person.

Hugs,

CatNipped

Thank you. There are lots of ways that animals are said to be good for us,
reducing blood pressure, calming influence, teaching children to care. I
know a lot of cases where having dependant animals has stopped someone doing
something stupid when they are overwhelmed by despair.
There is still a bit left that says "what would happen to my
cats/dogs/birds? Would they starve if no-one found me soon?" and also would
anyone look after them in the same way, and love them as much.
So that stops you. I had never experienced true clinical depression before
my mother died. I thought it meant just feeling sad. OMG, I wouldn't wish
it on my worst enemy. I became almost totally unable to function. I fed the
animals and not myself.
I was so worried about myself at one stage that I sent for a friend of mine,
a social worker who specialises in mental health. I wept and sobbed when I
rang her up. She came almost straight away.
I said "Sue, there is something much more wrong with me than depression." I
told her all about it and she said there wasn't. I wasn't totally mad, it
was all "normal." She was very careful to say it might take me more than a
fortnight to get right again, although I'd feel a little better week by
week. I'm so glad she didn't tell me it would take nine months.
It's a pity that I had all this trouble with eye ops during the recovery,
but I tell you what, I'd rather have a dozen eye operations than have
depression. It's the worst illness I ever had. In some cases. it's fatal.
It should be right up there with cancer and heart disease as a killer.

Tweed

I realized that I hadn't really discusess the subject with my roomie.

She said, "I would definitely take care of the cats. I wouldn't put
them up for adoption unless there was no other choice."

They are my babies. At least I'll know they theyy'll be okay if
something happens to me.

Fortunately I plan on staying as long as whoever is up there plans on
me staying


Kristi

Remember, if you gotta go, you gotta go...............

But if you are forced to go, take company



Kristi

I realized that I hadn't really discusess the subject with my roomie.

She said, "I would definitely take care of the cats. I wouldn't put
them up for adoption unless there was no other choice."

They are my babies. At least I'll know they theyy'll be okay if
something happens to me.

Fortunately I plan on staying as long as whoever is up there plans on
me staying


Kristi

Remember, if you gotta go, you gotta go...............

But if you are forced to go, take company



Kristi

Christina Websell wrote:
"Adrian" wrote in message
...
Mischief wrote:
I'm only 26, but I also suffer from depression. And back in July I
am sorry to say that I was close to suicide. But one thing stopped
me.

Who would take care of my cats?

My roommate would probably take care of them to a point, but she
probably would have to move out since she can't afford to pay rent
for our apartment by herself. And she can't take them home to her
family in Anaheim, because they have about 14 cats anyway, and I
don't want my furkids to be outdoor kitties.

I got Imp from a cat adoption group, so she would probably call them
and ask them to take Imp and Mischief too. I know they would find
good homes.

I am happy to say, that I'm feeling much better and I'm no longer
contemplating suicide. I'm back on my meds, and I've cut down doing
thigns that depress me (I won't go into what they are, but they
weren't really healthy)


I love my kitties very much. I've gone as far as to think of what
would happen if there was a huge disaster and I had to evacuate.
I'm not talking just putting the cats into carriers and then
driving off in my car, I'm talking extreme disaster, like Day after
Tomorrow or The Stand. (Hey, what can I say, I have an overactive
imagination) Whatever would happen, I would not leave my furkids
behind.


Kristi

I'm glad you're feeling better, I have been in the same position and
knowing how much Snoopy loves me is what stopped me. I'm certain if
it wasn't for Snoopy, I ouldn't be here now.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
A house is not a home, without a cat.


It was only knowing that my animals and birds depended on me that
kept me going last year after my mother (we were very close) was
found dead. No warning.

Tweed

I'm *very* glad you're still here. Hugs and purrs.
--
Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera)
A house is not a home, without a cat.