11/16 Rusty AMPS 199, +5.5 67, +9.5 122, PMPS 217, +4.5 169

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Yesterday

Bouncing, bouncing! Now he'll probably drop, big time. Otherwise all is well here. Rusty had a pretty good night (one coughing spell). He was eager for his breakfast this morning, but I think he was disappointed that it wasn't Dave's 95% turkey & turkey liver. I'll have to pick up some more of that when we're in NYC next week.
It's a beautiful sunny day here. Cold early this morning, but warming up (42 degrees now). We're about to head to the post office. bbl,

Wishing all a good day and sending vines to all in need. Thinking of Neko's SRT and hoping that all will go well today.

Ella & Rusty

 

[Amy&TrixieCat]

Hopefully Rusty will head back to the lagoon soon...have a great day, Ella!

 

[carfurby (GA)]

I hope Rusty clears the bounce soon. Sorry about the coughing. I'm glad he's better today.

 

[Suzi_S]

Back to the lagoon now, Rusty!

 

[Doodles & Karen]

Rusty still looks great and a very impressive regulation!

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

I think that Rusty's coughing spell (which was more severe than usual and occurred about an hour before we got up) may have spiked his bgs. Here we are at a relatively "normal" number for +5.

Rusty has chronic congestion: coughing and sneezing to "get up the gunk" is not unusual. We have had him checked for it often (and last spring by an IM specialist) and he does not appear to have asthma or other respiratory illness. His life before he was found wandering the streets of Plymouth MA in 2008 is not known, and we do not even know how old he is (I suspect he is about 16). He was found to be diabetic when taken to a shelter in 2008, so of course we don't know how much earlier than that he could have become diabetic. Rusty was fostered for about 2 years by Claudia (cjleo), who got him regulated, adopted by Phoebe, whose other cats were terrified of him, and re-homed to us through DCIN in November 2010 (our "anniversary" is Nov. 28th). He is a wonderful kitty!

Off to do some shopping, bbl,

Ella & Rusty

 

[Doodles & Karen]

Maine Coone's are such great kitties..although I may be a little partial Have fun shopping!

 

[Melissa & Tarragon]

Nice recovery there Rusty. Tarragon has been coughing lately. That time of year I guess. It is always tough on T when the air and heat aren't kicking on. Be well Rusty. Have a great day Ella!

 

[carfurby (GA)]

Sorry that Baby's allergies are still bothering her. This yo-yo weather can't help. Poor kitty. Did you ever try her on Allerplex? I can't remember.

I didn't try the Allerplex because it seemed a little pricey. I didn't want to pay that much for something that may or may not work.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

So much for the spike theory. It was a bounce, and now another one after the steep drop. Nonetheless, Rusty had a good day and enjoyed the sunshine, his combings, had good appetite, and had a nice long nap in his cube.

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

just a tho't...
does Rusty do better at other locations... like camp or a hotel? There could be an environmental trigger.... of course, figuring it out would be a pain.

at least he had a good day.....

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Did he find the trampoline in the cellar when you were riding the trainer?
Liz

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Yo Rusty!! Whatcha doing all the way out there in the weeds?? The lagoon needs it's Meister!!

Come on back down soon!

 

[Tiger(GA) and Ruth]

I love the story of how you acquired Sir Rusty- yes, he is one regal and wonderful cat, but you and Edward are also wonderful beans!

Hope all goes well at your upcoming check up with your surgeon and hope you're still feeling good!

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Thanks for keeping Neko company on the yellow floor Sir Rusty, but your lagoon duties beckon.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

...
does Rusty do better at other locations... like camp or a hotel?

Nope. He is the same at camp and at our NYC studio.

 

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

Thanks for visiting everyone. See you tomorrow!