My Old Girl Chloe

By Val
@valmnz (17099)
New Zealand
July 26, 2022 2:50pm CST
Cats have always been a part of my life, since an old cat called Tinker chose to live with my family when I was ten. In more recent years, many of you came to know my ginger boy Smooch, then my naughty boy Charlie. Now there is Chloe. She came to live with me a few months after my husband passed away three years ago. She was nearly eight at the time and I met her at the SPCA animal shelter. Chloe and I were meant to be together. We were both in need of love and cuddles at the time and certainly had plenty of both to give each other. I don't think I've ever had such an affectionate cat. I laugh and tell her we're two old ladies together. Chloe is nearly eleven now, and showing signs of aging. We seem to have regular visits to the vet for her old lady problems. She's certainly not enjoying this current rainy period we're experiencing and spends much of the time curled up asleep on her favourite red blanket. But, on a good day, she likes to sit outside and watch the birds. Remembering her more active days, no doubt. So, Chloe is now well established as the light of my life. Thank you @LadyDuck for asking after her.
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@LadyDuck (458711)
• Switzerland
27 Jul 22
Thank you for letting me know about Chloe, she is a lovely old lady. In the meantime I adopted a cat, Gevi. He was left behind by a family (horrible) who moved from the house they rented across the road from us. He was is now 3 years old and becoming a lovely boy. My neighbors have a ginger boy, as Smooch was. The one in this photo is Gevi.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
He looks a beautiful fellow.I'm so glad you've adopted him Anna. Was that his nae begore he cam to live with you? Chloe had her name before I met her, and eeryone agrees it suits her. Gevi looks like he wants his tummy rubbed.
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@LadyDuck (458711)
• Switzerland
27 Jul 22
@valmnz Gevi was his name. I heard them calling his name. Gevi started to visit us when he was only a few months old, he visited to escape from the 5 kids of that terrible family. Gevi loves to be brushed. I see him in the garden now, he is inspecting.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
@LadyDuck give him a cuddle from me! Why don't you write a post about him. Make him famous online, just like Smooch was.
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@allknowing (130063)
• India
26 Jul 22
Cats can be such lovely companions.
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@allknowing (130063)
• India
27 Jul 22
@valmnz How do you pronounce her name?
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
@allknowing Klow as in grow, and eeee. Chlo-e.
@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
This girl is quite needy in her seeking of affection, but there again, she returns the love she receives.
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@kaylachan (57974)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jul 22
Cats are amazing creatures. And, it's amazing you've had them in your life for so long.
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@kaylachan (57974)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jul 22
@valmnz And, I am happy with the two we have.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
26 Jul 22
Life isn't complete without a cat.
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• United States
28 Jul 22
Chloe looks really comfortable all curled up and comfy on her red blanket. She certainly doesn't look old and reminds me of a cat I used to have named Jack
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
28 Jul 22
Chloe spends much of her day sleeping there these days.
@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
26 Jul 22
It’s sweet that you and Chloe are such good companions and each brings cheer to the other.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
Yes, we really are good for each other.
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
27 Jul 22
@valmnz I’m happy for both of you.
@Ganma7 (3664)
28 Jul 22
Chloe is beautiful
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
28 Jul 22
Thank you. I think so too
@yanzalong (18983)
• Indonesia
27 Jul 22
when cats are well taken care of, they love those look after them. Some people don't like cats, especially stray cats as they poo and pee at the place they think is the right place for them. However, cat owners usually know how to educate their pets on where to poo and pee. Our neighborhood is full of stray cats and no one cares for them
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
Chloe wouldn't like stray cats. You don't see many of them in New Zealand
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
27 Jul 22
Im glad to know Chloe is with you that long. Our fur babies give us so much comfort. It's hard to say goodbye when it's time for them to go.
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@wolfgirl569 (95513)
• Marion, Ohio
27 Jul 22
She is beautiful. You 2 found each other at the right time.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
We certainly did! I wasn't going to get another cat after Charlie, but one morning I woke up and decided to go to the SPCA. Just to look!!
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@sallypup (58038)
• Centralia, Washington
26 Jul 22
Chloe is a lovely gal. I love to hear about rescued fur kids. She rescued you more than you rescued her.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
26 Jul 22
Bit of both I reckon, establishing a mutual understanding.
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@JudyEv (326101)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jul 22
I certainly remember Smooch and Charlie but for some reason I don't remember Chloe. That's so nice that she is so affectionate. Not all cats are.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
I got Chloe in October 2019, three months after my husband passed away. As I haven't been here all that much since, and when I was m appearanes were very inconsistent. so I'm not surprised you don't remember Chloe. She's more of a low key girl than the boys were!!
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@Deepizzaguy (94734)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Jul 22
I like cats a lot since they make for wonderful companionship inside of the home.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
27 Jul 22
Yes, I've had cats most of my life. Life seems incomplete without them. Having said that, I have to remember Chloe is getting old. She will probably be my last cat.
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@Aiana18 (698)
• Belo Horizonte, Brazil
26 Jul 22
The love of animals is spontaneous and disinterested. Cats are free-spirited animals, but they love their own way.
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@valmnz (17099)
• New Zealand
26 Jul 22
That is very true.
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