Mancat Monday With Radish
Merlin here with another Mancat Monday with a new mancat. Yes, there’s another cat in the house and what a madhouse it’s been since our mom, Layla got back from the Blogpaws conference in Nashville.
Talk about ups and and downs. Sometimes being blind has its advantages but I can can smell and hear just fine. The new mancat Radish (what kind of cray cray name is that!) is a sick, old ginger boy as skinny as me and as talkative as me. He bounced back from his last legs at the shelter but he’s not out of the woods. He’s not eating much and the peeps started to syringe feed him. Ugh, I went through that last year and it was no fun. Ditto the sub-q fluids.
It’s too soon to say if he will recover (he’s badly jaundiced) so they are giving him the full coddling “whatever he wants” treatment now. He slept in the armchair in the bedroom for most of the night again and all us cats accepted him as if he’d always been there. Okay, I had a minor bout of peevishness when I overheard the peeps cooing, good boy!
Yesterday was the perfect June day, sunny and warm with the sweet scent of honeysuckle. I live for weather like this and lounged on the picnic blankie in bliss. Radish, who could barely walk on Friday, let alone navigate stairs, slowly made his way downstairs hellbent on going out. He’s walking a bit faster but still tortoise slow and in no danger of dashing off. He sniffed the air and settled for a sun bath with Layla on a towel near me.
He enjoyed the fresh air, earth and sun as much as I do. He also liked lying under a bush and on the driveway just like me! I think we could have been good friends had he arrived a few years ago but we’re both getting ready for the great beyond. I won’t take bets on who is going first or when. Every day I wake up is bonus especially in the summer.
Odin made an appearance to say a respectful hello, but frankly all he cares about is hunting. Radish and Nou Nou had a deep discussion about shelter life, freedom and the joys of the natural world. After Gris Gris died Domino’s compassion as a helper cat deepened and he kept a watchful eye on both us old boys.
Radish is also smart like me. He understands everything. It’s kind of spooky. He let Layla know when he wanted to go back inside and managed to climb up the stairs by himself. Layla found him lounging on her bathrobe on the floor of her dressing room. She still hasn’t unpacked and there are clothes everywhere. Radish didn’t care about the mess and later napped on my old love seat with my old teddy bears, piggy and lamb where my sister Coco used to lounge. I no longer go there but all our new cats make it a pilgrimage nap spot.
After a wonderful day and hopeful turn for the better, things got worse. Dr. G. our mobile vet will be stopping by for a visit and we’ll go from there. Radish’s life hangs in the balance and there’s no way to sugarcoat it. Even Nou Nou our kitty queen is very concerned. She took an instant like to the old boy. Continued prayers welcome. If you missed the latest posts about Radish, click here and here
41 Comments
leslie
Radish is looking handsome and regal and happy to be out of the shelter. Thank you for all you are doing for him!
Cats of Wildcat Woods
Keeping Radish and all of you in love and light.
Pawesome Cats
Sending more hugs for you and extra purrs for Radish. Our paws are crossed for you both.
Cherry City Kitties
Sending love and light to all in your home.
pee ess: Dear Domino… try not to have sads for Radish, though we know the sads come from your deeply compassionate heart. Remember instead how joyful it must be to his old soul to spend whatever time he has left in a warm, comfortable home, with the best of care and watchful helpers like you to shower him with love. Living our lives in those circumstances is probably the best thing we could ever experience. Just keep sending him your special kind of love, it is truly a wonderful thing.
Crepes
Hugs for Radish! – Crepes.
ellen
Merlin meezers are wise and your words were kind about Radish. Lets hope you both have many more days laying in the summers sun. It’s a whole lot like basking in love and your peeps love you.
Joanne
Bless you for caring so much.
jansfunnyfarm
Hope Radish will be with you for a while but this doesn’t sound good. It sounds like the kitties could have been good friends.
Melissa & Truffles
Radish is such a sweetheart. Purring and praying for all of you.
Flynn
I am sending love and purrs for Radish, and of course to you Merlin and Layla.
Austin Towers
“Nou Nou took an instant like” made me smile! Merlin and Radish are very blessed and I send the POTP to them both today xxxx
Dezi and Lexi
Well weez so glad everypawdy is gettin’ along so well. Weez hate dat poor Radish is duin’ so poorly and weez sendin’ purrayers to you all.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
Skeeter And Izzy
We send continued PURRS and Prayers for and to Radish and all of you. No matter the outcome he has known love and the joy and peace that it brings. If it is time for him to continue on his journey then so be it but it will be different for him now because he knows what it feels like to be loved without condition nor restraint.Peace be with you all and guide you on this journey.
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Roeo >^..^<
Layla Morgan Wilde
It was touch and go this morning but he rallied this afternoon. The syringe feeding and subq are making the difference. So grateful for all the purrs and prayers from one exhausted kitty mom 🙂
Skeeter And Izzy
BIG HUGS and all the energy we can send you! You guys are so very kind.
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and The Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut & Romeo >^..^<
Sally Swanson
Merlin, you are very wise! You must take after your mom, Layla! Hugs and purrs to you all and hope that your next days will be sunny!
Annabelle
We send gentle purrs and head bonks dear Radish.
Penelope
Merlin my love. Radish is loving the loving and mes sending all our loves to yous….That includes Kozmo, Jo Jo and Cinnamon and Mommy.
Kisses
Nellie
Chris Davis
Thank you for the update, sweet Merlin. Sending love and healing purrs to Radish…and to you.
Dolly the Doxie
Whatever happens to dear Radish he is certainly enjoying his last days with comfort and love. Love Dolly
Darlene Arden, C.A.B.C.
I’m praying that he rallies. He deserves more time in the sun, free from that cage, finally loved and with a family of his own. Bless you for giving him every opportunity for life.
greg1948
We send hope and healing to Radish.
maggie
Wishing hoping and praying for more sunny days.
I’m so glad to hear that Radish is accepted by the other cats.
His time with you sounds very sweet.
xxoo
da tabbies o trout towne
dood…..we gotta mega purrz ramped on high …..we got St Francis sending blessings faster N ever…..if ya haz even de slightest bit oh fite left…..give it all ya got & we will all bee rite heer ta fite long side ya…..♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥
Kathryn
The posted started mostly happy and upbeat, but the brevity of the last part has me very very very worried. I was rooting and am still rooting for Radish and really sending such warm hopes his way. I think he can make it. I really do.
Dorothy
Today’s chapter of your story reminds me that no matter how long it takes, we all know when we arrive home. I’m so thankful that everyone recognizes Radish and has welcomed him home in their own ways. I know taking Radish on was both scary and overwhelming, especially since you need to provide Merlin with as much of yourself as possible right now, so thank you for recognizing Radish and bringing him home. I believe that he’s come home now for a reason and I believe that reason will has and will touch you deeply. Just remember, while you are caring for the needs of others to allow them to give their gift to you. It might be easier to close yourself off during such a giant transition but I think, if you can remain open, you will be gifted with an awesome truth. I wish you and your family blessings of peace.and joy.
meowmeowmans
Sending purrs, prayers and love. We, too, would love it if Radish could stay a while longer, to know even more deeply the transformative and healing power of love.
Bethany
Many prayers and much love.
Nerissa's Life
You have a new brother! Oh my, I read this post and it brought tears of joy to my eyes. And to the peep’s, too. You have a new brother and he’s obviously so in need of the love and care only such a wonderful family as yours can give. So lovely. PURRS.
Purrs,
Seville
Brian Frum
We sure enjoyed seeing dear Radish out n’ about. We’re all sending purrs and prayers his way.
Rosa Silva
I hope Radish gets better soon. Sending purrs and prayers for Radish.
Caren Gittleman
Oh Merlin, thank you for this update. At first Mom was smiling and was thinking that, yes, a miracle WOULD happen…she is still praying that it will. You are all so kind to give Radish so much love right now…….he feels it for sure, as you all know. Sending much love and many, many prayers!
Andrea
I’m sure keeping up the prayers for Radish and Merlin of course. Glad they got some sun.
The Swiss Cats
We’re glad to see that Radish is surrounded by love, and that he loves his forever home and his family. Carpe diem, and enjoy each day with Layla, Merlin, Odin, Domino, and Nou Nou, buddy ! Purrs
Sammy
I love how the other cats have rallied ’round Radish and welcomed him; sensing he needs as much love as he can gobble up along with whatever he can eat……we’re hoping the vet visit doesn’t bring dire news but we all know that when our time comes, we must answer the call of the Bridge. As I’ve said, no matter what, his end days – regardless of how many – are worlds better for the love and compassionate care from you……………………..
Hugs, Pam
Sue Brandes
Sending purrs and prayers for Radish. He sure is handsome.
Ellen Pilch
Poor Radish. It is sweet how the other kitties took right to him. He obviously loves you a;ready wanting to be on your robe. I am praying for a miracle so he can have more time to enjoy your love.
The Island Cats
We’re purring mega purrs for Radish.
Summer
I’m sending more purrs to Radish. I would love to see this guy feel good enough to stick around longer!
easy rider
I send POTP and I will cross my paws for Radish… I hope so much that your Dr. G. can give him some more time….