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Happiness is a warm kitty (Original Post) I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 OP
I know just how you feel 😻 Walleye Apr 2021 #1
Nothing better! Ocelot II Apr 2021 #2
Ironic you say that because Othello I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #4
That is just wonderful. I know they know things. How lucky you are to have him! Maraya1969 Apr 2021 #5
Divine intervention from Bast I think. I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #6
Great pic! happybird Apr 2021 #7
Gotta love the pink and black... 3catwoman3 Apr 2021 #10
Cats are angels. Othello was looking after you. Ocelot II Apr 2021 #11
A real comforting sweetie! Diamond_Dog Apr 2021 #3
Crook of the knees is my kitty's bamagal62 Apr 2021 #8
What a sweet boy happybird Apr 2021 #9
TRUTH Grasswire2 Apr 2021 #12
Awww..we don't deserve Cats I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #13
Splendid pictures I_UndergroundPanther! George McGovern Apr 2021 #14

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,480 posts)
4. Ironic you say that because Othello
Fri Apr 23, 2021, 08:36 PM
Apr 2021

Literally saved my life.

I was in a stupor from undiagnosed diabeties. I was laying in bed because I assumed I was tired.

As I layed there I felt worse and worse and it felt like I was passing in and out,strange thoughts and dreams ,brain fog.

Then Othello jumped on the bed. I have no idea how long he was there. He began to jump on my chest with all 4 paws,I barely woke,usually a cat jumping on your chest with all 4 paws would wake me up fast,and it hurt.

Than he'd sniff my breath. He knew my breath was different because of diabeties.

But I was in a stupor not sure if it was a dream. He did this for who knows how long.

Than I woke up more and realized what was happening. I realized I was in some kind of stupor because he was jumping on my chest and it was really sore. And I didn't wake up.. felt everything spin and I knew setting was wrong with me.

I called 911.

Was taken to the ER and admitted to the stroke unit. I had no idea what was happening until after a few days.

So,Othello literally saves my life. So he is my world and my heart.

I'd probably be dead if not for him as I live alone.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,480 posts)
6. Divine intervention from Bast I think.
Fri Apr 23, 2021, 08:45 PM
Apr 2021

Yeah best luck I have had meeting him at the shelter and taking his gangly kitten butt home. He was the gangliest looking kitten ever like his body was a half size bigger than the rest of him.

Here's a kitten pic.

Ocelot II

(115,835 posts)
11. Cats are angels. Othello was looking after you.
Fri Apr 23, 2021, 09:13 PM
Apr 2021

Years ago my big orange cat (now gone) woke me up in the middle of the night, meowing and pawing at me frantically, because the thermostat had gone haywire and the place was incredibly overheating. I don't know if there would have been a fire but it was a bad situation and he alerted me to it before it got worse.

happybird

(4,622 posts)
9. What a sweet boy
Fri Apr 23, 2021, 08:56 PM
Apr 2021

I have a soft spot for tuxies! Don’t know what I’d do without my kitties. They are so empathetic and supportive. No matter how down I get, they make me realize how fortunate I am to have them in my life.

Hope you are feeling back up to par soon!

Grasswire2

(13,571 posts)
12. TRUTH
Fri Apr 23, 2021, 09:21 PM
Apr 2021

Every night, Kitty waits for me to come to bed, lays down right next to my shoulder where I can lay my hand on her, and stays there all night.

In the morning and during the day, she burrows under a blanket and actually gets some sleep for herself. Sweet girl.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,480 posts)
13. Awww..we don't deserve Cats
Sat Apr 24, 2021, 12:32 AM
Apr 2021

But I am thankful we do have Cats. I wouldn't want to live in a world without Cats.

George McGovern

(5,420 posts)
14. Splendid pictures I_UndergroundPanther!
Sat Apr 24, 2021, 01:55 AM
Apr 2021

Especially his kitten photo! What an amazing narrative you two have shared. The telling helps us understand the depths of your bind together.

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