Cats Can Celebrate Canada Day & July 4th Safely

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domino cat july4th — Domino hopes your 4th of July is purrfectly relaxing.

Every year, Merlin and I celebrate Canada Day. It feels like a hundred years ago when Merlin, his sister Coco and I boarded an Air Canada Flight six weeks before 9/11 to New York to begin our new American life. Despite being married to an American, I remain distinctly Canadian and betray my roots when I say things like holidays instead of vacation. Merlin mellowed out after the move and settled into middle-age. He gained weight enjoying a little too much of the good life. It’s hard to believe the frail 5.4 lbs. boy once weighed 17 lbs! This was taken in 2011. We’re seizing the moment more than ever to be in the moment.

Thanks to everyone for your continued good wishes. His vet test results were better than I expected but no picnic. He’s anemic with a very high WBC count and his URI is not responding to antibiotics so far. The vet calls him fragile but we’re following a strict protocol for the next two weeks and cautiously optimistic for a few more good days ahead.

For our Canadian friends, Happy Canada Day, eh! Many are taking the entire week off as we towards the July 4th holiday weekend. Enjoy but please keep your pets safe. See our holiday safety tips and graphics.

canada day-ex pats-cats — Merlin says Happy Canada Day!

July 4th safe pet graphic — Odin says happy 4th but provide a cozy, quiet place to hide if there are loud fireworks nearby.

24 Comments

Jude Fera, Buddy, and Lucky

July 3, 2017 at 9:29 PM Reply

Happy 4th of July! for all the red, white, and blue American cats, and Happy Canada Day eh! for all our Canadians feline friends. Don’t eat too many burgers, and stay away from the beer! And if the fireworks bother you Buddy and Lucky recommend diving under the sheets and pillows on you human’s beds until the noisy festivities are over.

Layla Morgan Wilde

July 4, 2017 at 1:27 AM Reply

Excellent advice and happy 4th!

Tamago

July 5, 2015 at 6:34 AM Reply

Sending purrs and warm thoughts to Merlin.
I hope everyone enjoys holiday weekend xoxo

Lola and Lexy

July 3, 2015 at 10:44 AM Reply

Happy Canada Day, Ms. Layla! Kisses to Merlin.

Sweet Purrfections

July 3, 2015 at 12:02 AM Reply

We don’t think we realized you were originally from Canada. We’re purring very hard for Merlin and sending good thoughts to you, Layla.

Skeeter and Izzy

July 1, 2015 at 8:38 PM Reply

Happy Canada Day! Happy 4th of July!
God bless and we continue to purr and pray for all.
Hugs and loves and little kitty kisses.
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo >^..^<

Brian

July 1, 2015 at 8:26 PM Reply

Happy Canada Day Layla and we send you love and hugs. Purrs and prayers to dear Merlin from all of us. We all love yiu Merlin.

Charles Huss

July 1, 2015 at 6:51 PM Reply

Canadian Independence Day is somewhat confusing to me. If you gained independence in 1867, than what is significant about 1982?

Cathy Keisha

July 1, 2015 at 5:00 PM Reply

I’m here to send lots more healing purrz to Merlin. Happy Canada Day and 4th.

meowmeowmans

July 1, 2015 at 3:15 PM Reply

Thanks for keeping us posted about Merlin, Layla. We continue to keep you all in our thoughts, purrs and prayers.

Happy Canada Day, and Happy Independence Day, dear friends.

Annabelle

July 1, 2015 at 1:38 PM Reply

Continued good vibes for Merlin and you Layla.
((hugs))

The Swiss Cats

July 1, 2015 at 1:09 PM Reply

Happy Canada Day ! We keep purring for you and Merlin. Purrs

Sammy

July 1, 2015 at 11:57 AM Reply

Happy Canada Day and 4th of July…….also happy to hear that Merlin is hanging on, bless him. That photo of him in “heftier” days is truly DEAR. Here’s to more love – for Merlin, you and everyone.

Hugs, Sammy

da tabbies o trout towne

July 1, 2015 at 11:03 AM Reply

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da tabbies o trout towne

July 1, 2015 at 10:59 AM Reply

dood…him still iz & all ways will bee by yur side…we iz talkin bout R pal ST Francis who sends blessings & mor….happee canada day two all ♥♥♥

Ellen Pilch

July 1, 2015 at 10:08 AM Reply

Can the vet give Merlin blood for the anemia? I am praying. Try to have a nice 4th and Canada Day.

Layla Morgan Wilde

July 1, 2015 at 4:41 PM Reply

Thanks, what’s critical now is the antibiotics to kick in.

Kathryn

July 1, 2015 at 10:05 AM Reply

Enjoy Canada Day and July 4th. I always call it July 4th instead of Independence Day. Happy that Merlin is doing OK but could be better. I had forgotten that he and coco were born in Canada. that makes them extra special in my eyes.