Here we are Thursday already! How about some pictures of my favourite boy? His name is Scruggs and he will soon be turning 13 years old. He's in pretty good health, except for his kidneys, which are not very happy and eventually will, well you know....shorten his life. We have him on an intense diet with loads of water and exercise and so far that seems to be keeping him fairly healthy. I adopted him and his sister. Cleo, along with his mother, when they were only one day old. His Momma eventually had to go to a farm, as she had many nasty behavioural issues. I tried everything to help, but she attacked everyone who came to visit. Needless to say, the kittens imprinted on me and we are very attached! Sadly, his sister died in 2009 from a mysterious illness, which he thankfully recovered from. He had a very hard time getting over her loss, but today he is pretty happy with life in general and loves being the centre of our universe. At times I feel Cleo and Scruggs have kept me sane and been a major source of grounding me to this earth. I had a very hard time when Cleo was so sick and then when she passed, I wanted to run away! I think at that time, I realized that it was time to retire sooner, rather than later!!  Here's a picture of beautiful Cleo.

We started taking Scruggs outside for walks last year. Being an indoor cat his whole life, I just didn't think he would like being on a harness. But what do I know? He loves it. He sits so patiently by the door while you hook him up. He had a great time walking around at our cabin and he has continued to walk outside at home. He even met all the neighbours! At his last check up, his kidneys were functioning much better! SJust goes to show you how exercise benefits everyone! Anyway here he is...so handsome in his sweater! His coat is a sleeve from an old wool sweater of mine. The neck is the rib of the sleeve! I cut the sleeve open and lined it with a light knit and added a band with Velcro, so I could wrap it around him. I put a buttonhole in the back where his harness comes out. And voila!! Sorry about the bottom Santa picture, as its a bit blurry. He was in a hurry to get out exploring!!

Do you have any pets that are the love of your life? Do they have health issues? Have you sewn clothing for them or bedding and toys? I think pets are really angels on earth.

Talk you later and have a great day! Happy Friday tomorrow!!

Peace be with all of you,

Mimi