Now that I'm somewhat back on schedule, let's get back to another love-- cute, cuddly, fuzzalicious kitties!
You've met one set of our sister kitties, Sapphire and Circus. Today, I present one-half of our other set of sister-kitties.
After Poogan came into the house, I decided it was missing some feline fancy, so I asked to get a cat. As a testament to his love (he was an avowed cat-disliker... not quite a hater, but, well... you get the picture), Hubby went with me to look at the rescues available at PetSmart through the local SPCA. Among all the beautiful kitties, there were two that really caught my eye. They were beautiful brown long-haired tabbies, they were in the same cage, and they were nearly identical. One was aggressively seeking love and rubs, while the other one gracefully let her sister take the limelight. I simply could not make up my mind. Luckily, Hubby came through and suggested we take them both, because had I had to decide, I would never have found my kitty soul-mate.
Gilda (short for Gildenstern, which I will explain next week, when you'll meet Rosencrantz) is definitely my cat and my cat only. Anyone who says cats don't display loyalty like dogs has never met this cat. She is the softest cat I've ever met, she sleeps next to my head every night, and we are like peas & carrots.
Gilda recently inexplicably lost about 30% of her body weight with no other symptoms whatsoever. After several blood panels, two ultrasounds, an endoscopy, a possible cancer, and a several-month-long regime of steroids, there is still no real explanation. It seems that eight pounds is her new "normal", as opposed to twelve. Bizarre, but I have decided to just go with it; I was worried so long that she was going to die, but now I just want to concentrate on how well she lives.
Love a stray; neuter & spay!
What a beautiful (and slim!) girl, and such a sweet face! I think every woman needs one cat who is HER cat and HER cat alone (like my Ella Bella). Gives a much-needed stroke to the psyche, don't you think?
Posted by: RedMolly | January 21, 2008 at 11:48 AM
I just love Gilda. I had forgotten what she looked like. She reminds me of Syble. You know I lost Syble unexpectantly to cancer surgery and I wasn't in anyway prepared to lose her. The bonds we have with our kitties is one that I cannot put into words. Love them everyday.......pssst....trying to talk Uncel Wendell into getting another kittie.Who knows!!?? Love Ya...M
Posted by: Mimi | January 22, 2008 at 06:51 AM