Daily Photo Reprises: Lakota and Emeraude
From this date in 2013, Lakota and Emeraude, the 20- and 19-year-old cats I fostered when their human couldn’t keep them. Lakota was a big fuzzy Siamese mix with a big personality to match, and Emeraude, a long-haired black kitty, was named Jojo, shy and quiet. Both were underweight and dehydrated, really feeling their age, but Lakota perked up and had a great four weeks before his body just gave out at the end of August. Emeraude recovered but was diagnosed with lymphatic leukemia in November, then lived until February.
Lakota Front and Center
Confusing? Lakota was on the windowsill enjoying the sun, and I captured his profile in the mirror angled in the corner above the sink. Look at those crazy old man whiskers. He’s very plushy, and his fur is feeling very good, especially now that he’s decided he likes brushing.
Meanwhile…look, it’s a Peeping Bean!
Bean spends plenty of time looking longingly in the room through the openings around the bi-fold door.
That is, when he’s not up on the wardrobe, trying to unlatch the hook and eye that holds the door shut. But he’s always nice. He is as nice as a kitty can be. Jelly Bean has figured out the deal. No more hissing from him, no disagreement at all. There is food in that room, and nice kitties get things other kitties don’t get. Rubbing on the doorframe is especially nice.
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Keep Your Friends Close, But Keep Your Catnip Closer
Jojo says, “Keep your friends close, but keep your catnip closer.”
Wise words from our senior lady as she has enjoyed a morning catnip party and settles down for a nap with three catnip toys, and eyes her fur brother over there in the plaid bed.
They’ve grown accustomed to me taking photos of them, and as long as food appears in their bowls when they want it, they don’t care what else I do. The bathroom is so small, and with the door closed I can’t even back up far enough to get a good angle. For these photos, I set my camera on the floor by the door, pointed it at Jojo, and hoped for the best.
I also took some lovely photos of Lakota in the sun on the windowsill, but Jojo’s were first. We can feature him tomorrow.
And that’s not counting the ones of Mimi out in the yard with me—three times today! I’ll have to find another way to share all these daily photos…
Read more about Lakota and Emeraude.
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Weekly schedule of features:
Sunday: Essays, Pet Loss, Poetry, The Artist’s Life
Monday: Adoptable Cats, TNR & Shelters
Tuesday: Rescue Stories
Wednesday: Commissioned Portrait or Featured Artwork
Thursday: New Merchandise
Friday: Book Review, Health and Welfare, Advocacy
Saturday: Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat, Living Green With Pets, Creating With Cats
And sometimes, I just throw my hands in the air and have fun!
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