The Life Of My Cats

@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
March 19, 2022 1:32pm CST
Brendel and the Dude were enjoying the sunshine coming through the patio door a couple of days ago. Nice to see them laying side by side all stretched out. We are back to cooler weather and no sunshine this weekend. But the sun will return soon. Now they are both back on their beds, the Dude snoring and Brendel sleeping with her heating pad. Waiting on spring to arrive. They have a tough life. I am so glad I rescued them both from the shelters. They bring joy and happiness every day. Even when they wake me up. Photo is mine.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Mar 22
My daughter's dog was rescued from a shelter as well. And is now living the good life. Spoiled rotten is he. Glad your cats are enjoying the good life as well.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
They make the best pets. Glad the dog is working out.
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@moffittjc (128837)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Mar 22
@CarolDM Still undecided if the dog is "working out." He has severe anxiety and goes nuts whenever he's left alone by himself or whenever it rains/storms. He's on medication, but it only helps mildly. We also had a special "anxiety" crate custom-made for him (it cost a thousand dollars) that we put him in whenever we're not home or when it's raining. It's like a weighted blanket, but bigger. lol. My daughter has also hired a dog sitter to come spend time with him during the day when we're at work. I love the little guy, but he is very expensive to maintain and very much a pain in the butt.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
@moffittjc Oh wow, you are really going all out to help him. I hope in time he will settle down. You are doing all the right things.
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@LadyDuck (502646)
• Italy
20 Mar 22
Cats who have been rescued by good people like you are lucky. They are so lovely in this photo.
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@LadyDuck (502646)
• Italy
20 Mar 22
@CarolDM I think you are right, cats bring so much joy in our life.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
How kind of you to say. We saved each other I believe. Thanks for your support.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
@LadyDuck They have helped me so many times.
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@ptrikha_2 (49776)
• India
19 Mar 22
May be I did not see your older discussions. So I wasn't aware that you had rescued them from shelters. Well I hope that they get the sunshine back in a few days. I was outside for a good time on Saturday and well, it is getting hotter as well as a bit more humid.
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@ptrikha_2 (49776)
• India
20 Mar 22
@CarolDM They found a wonderful owner. People have started to adopt cats and dogs in India too but the salary to costs incurred on pets is quite unfavorable in India. And the ecosystem is also not as conducive. So those who keep pets have to do a high level of exertion especially with regards to medical care.
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
Yes and rescued at different times, two years apart. Brendel was first.
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@ptrikha_2 (49776)
• India
21 Mar 22
@CarolDM Here, one needs to have strong finances to have pets. One can adopt strays but even that means costs for caring, food and the most expensive - Veterinary fees and medical care.
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@rebelann (117251)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Mar 22
Look at those beauties. I can see how big Dude is, he would put my Roscoe in his place in a heartbeat.
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@rebelann (117251)
• El Paso, Texas
20 Mar 22
But would he tolerate a pup?
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
I have never known of the Dude being mean at all. Very friendly.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
@rebelann I have no idea. I would think so.
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@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
20 Mar 22
Gaia is from a shelter and I know she is snoozing on the windowsill in the sun. Outside, Mr H is snoozing on the chair Sarah keeps by her kitchen door, again in the sun. The main word here is snoozing!
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@Ronrybs (21492)
• London, England
21 Mar 22
@CarolDM Cat motto, 'If in doubt, snooze'.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Mar 22
@Ronrybs Exactly!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
How sweet. I always rescue my animals. They all need homes. Mr H is such a cutie. Same here with the snoozing.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
20 Mar 22
That's nice! They look so relaxed.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
21 Mar 22
@CarolDM The warmth of the Sun is welcome, from snow weather.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
21 Mar 22
@oahuwriter Yes it is totally.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
They love the sunshine.
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@Juliaacv (56339)
• Canada
19 Mar 22
They look so cute together like that. One day as I was holding Harper, we watched as Ellie laid on her bed across the room, soon after she got up, looked out the patio door, and then wandered over to lie down under the kitchen table. I explained to my sweet little granddaughter, that pets, have a very pampered and easy life. One that neither she nor myself will know of.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
They were totally enjoying the sunshine for sure. What a sweet story for Harper. She and Ellie will be best friends.
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@Juliaacv (56339)
• Canada
19 Mar 22
@CarolDM Ellie is mature and set in her ways, we will see how she gets along with the twins once they become mobile and start creeping and crawling around.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
@Juliaacv I am sure they will all be friends.
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@wolfgirl569 (135847)
• Marion, Ohio
20 Mar 22
They look very content
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
I think they are.
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@JESSY3236 (22244)
• United States
22 Mar 22
cute photo. We had some sun for a few days. My cats have loved it. But tomorrow it's supposed to rain again.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Mar 22
Thanks we have rain later tonight.
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@Deepizzaguy (122232)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
19 Mar 22
I like the names of your cats that are happy to live with you after you rescued them from the shelters.
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@Deepizzaguy (122232)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
20 Mar 22
@CarolDM You are welcome.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
Thanks, I am happy to give them a good home.
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@Dena91 (17039)
• United States
20 Mar 22
They are precious. I am thankful you were able to rescue them from the shelter. They fill our hearts and homes with a lot of love. Love the photo, both look so content.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
Thank you, they get me through many difficult times. Always making me smile.
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@aninditasen (18198)
• Raurkela, India
20 Mar 22
Yes, sometimes pets make us forget all our sorrows.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
You are right about that.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
20 Mar 22
They are cute sunbathing. They are lucky to have you.
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@thelme55 (79323)
• Germany
21 Mar 22
@CarolDM Yes, you are.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
Thanks, I am lucky to have them as well.
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@LindaOHio (222624)
• United States
20 Mar 22
That's a lovely photo of them.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
Thanks they were chilling.
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@shaggin (74987)
• United States
19 Mar 22
It’s so nice when things warm up even the animals enjoy it
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
Yes it is. The weekend is cool for now but it will be better soon.
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@kaylachan (84823)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Mar 22
Spring will be here before you know it.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
Yes it will be soon.
@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
19 Mar 22
A lovely comfort the cats are to you Carol and they have a lovely life with you. Sorry no sun but yes it will be back soon for you all.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
Yes I am so glad I rescued them, and they rescued me as well. The sun will return.
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@mom210 (9170)
• United States
19 Mar 22
after a week of rain, we are the opposite, finally here comes the sun. I like their spot, watch the ugliness from a nice, warm, comfy position.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
In this photo, the sun was shining, two days ago.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
19 Mar 22
They look so relaxed. I bet when you rescued them you had no idea how much you would be blessed in return.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Mar 22
They are almost always relaxed. I did not have an idea. I adopted them at different times. Two years apart. Brendel was first.
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@JudyEv (382329)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Mar 22
The Dude and Brendel are such lucky cats. But I know they bring you joy too just by being there.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
20 Mar 22
Thanks, they are my babies.
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