Without Charlie for the Day
By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
April 19, 2018 4:12pm CST
It's a bit quiet in our house this morning. We've become used to the kittenish activity of Charlie as he races around using up all his morning energy before falling asleep for a few hours.
But Charlie is growing up. We've had him two months now and he's a much bigger boy than shown in the photo here. He's fitted into our home nicely and there was much celebration this week when he finally decided to use the cat flap door all by himself.
We're without Charlie today as he's gone off to the vet. Yes, he's nearly six months old and so we decided it's time for him to be desexed. Isn't that a horrible word. But that's what they call it these days. So, Charlie is at the vet to get neutered and lose his little boy bits and we'll be able to pick him up later this afternoon.
Poor little boy. He did look so frightened as we took him off in his cage, but I'm sure he'll get over his nasty experience quickly. Cats usually do.
Meanwhile the house is very empty and quiet without him.
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@xFiacre (12589)
• Ireland
19 Apr 18
@valmnz Desexed is a most unacceptable term. Even worse was the one used by my pretty young Australian vet. When I arrived with the cat she cheerily asked “Are you here for emasculation?” I shoved the cat in its basket at her and got out as quickly as possible.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
19 Apr 18
@xFiacre yes 
my husband and I were just talking about that same term. We've always known this little op as having them fixed up. Fixed for good, no more night time adventures. Though I'm not sure Charlie has actually had any of that excitement in his short life.
my husband and I were just talking about that same term. We've always known this little op as having them fixed up. Fixed for good, no more night time adventures. Though I'm not sure Charlie has actually had any of that excitement in his short life.1 person likes this
@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Apr 18
Little do these pets know what they mean to us.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
20 Apr 18
@valmnz We get strays here and one of them was wounded. The Vet had a tough time to get him and give him the required shots. He did not stay and we do not see him any more
Charlie must be back with you now.
Charlie must be back with you now.1 person likes this
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
20 Apr 18
@allknowing lol. no I only wrote that lst cmment about ten minutes ago! Still a couple of hours
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@wolfgirl569 (95015)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Apr 18
If he is anything like some I have had neutered he will be zooming through the house again in the morning. It does not seem to bother the younger ones for long
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
20 Apr 18
He found a place to hide in that photo.
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@BarBaraPrz (45472)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
21 Jun 18
That is such a lovely photo. If it was a jigsaw puzzle, I would definitely buy it.
Desexed, neutered, "fixed"... how can you fix something by breaking off a bit?
@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
21 Apr 18
Neutering your cat is the responsible thing to do. I'm sure it did seem quiet with the cat away.
