7/6 Rusty AMPS 138, +5.5 45, +8.5 45, PMPS 89, +4.5 36; reducie tomorrow

[Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA)]

7/1 condo

Good evening, L&LL,

The last few days have been hectic and I haven't been on the board at all. We had a houseguest for 3 days, and we had this awful heat wave for over a week. It was not fun trying to cope and to entertain in that weather. Poor Rusty really suffered. He camped out by the various fans and looked awful. He didn't eat well, didn't walk well, seemed miserable. In fact, we were sure he was sending the message that he was ready to depart for the Bridge, and even made a vetty appointment for this afternoon. But the cool weather revived him and we canceled the appointment. We were so dreading it--not knowing whether we were doing the right thing. But Rusty clearly told us he wanted to stay here: he ate all of his breakfast and lunch, hopped up onto the table to dine with us, enjoyed some outdoor time, and his disposition was good. What a relief! So our guy lives to fight another day.

Wishing everyone a good weekend and sending vines to all in need.

 

[carfurby (GA)]

The heat and humidity can really affect our kitties. I'm so glad Rusty perked up for you with the cool weather. Sending prayers.

 

[Bronx's dad (GA)]

Rusty is a fighter!

 

[Linda and Bear Man]

I’m so happy for all of you that the day turned out as it did. It’s good to hear that the weather finally turned and that Rusty enjoyed a good day. I’m keeping all of you in my thoughts!

 

[Chris & China (GA)]

Rusty, dude!!...What you doing all the way out there??

Paddle your fuzzy little butt back towards shore!!!!

 

[Ann & Maggie11 (GA)]

I kept looking for your thread. So glad Rusty rallied and told you it's not his time yet. Rusty, there are still more Full Moon parties to come. Katie almost has it down making Maggie (GA)'s cheesecakes. Sending lots of vines and prayers. Love you Rusty.

 

[Sue and Luci]

I'm so relieved to hear Rusty rallied...that darn heat...and while wearing a full length fur coat no less! Maybe get a portable A/C for him? Poor baby...
Glad to hear it's cooler and he's feeling like his old self again

 

[Judy and Boomer]

Happy to hear that Rusty rallied!
Rusty...please don't go that close to the sharks!

 

[Olive & Paula]

Rusty, congrats on reducie. The heat reeked havoc all over. We were able to open windows last night. All cats went window hopping and had their noses up against the screens.

 

[HWright]

Yo, Rusty! Heat waves are just that....waves. And you rode that heat wave just fine. Thank you! Keep on trucking, my friend

 

[Squalliesmom]

So glad Rusty rallied!

The heat has been terrible; all my cats have lost their appetites and are just stretched out in any cool spot they can find. I'm on the East Coast and the humidity here is just awful, too, like trying to breathe under water! Ugh.

Stay cool, LagoonMeister Rusty, and don't get too close to the sharks!

 

[Anne & Zener GA]

Rusty is one tough kitty! Glad you are getting some better weather.
Liz

 

[tiffmaxee]

 

[Wendy&Neko]

Thinking of you, Edward and Rusty today.

 

[rhiannon and shadow (GA)]

I don't think I would let how he feels on those hot days influence me that he's ready..... I'd try to keep the faith that it's just a crappy day .
No one likes being too hot....

I used to use those frozen blue ice things , kept a few in rotation, to put in the car seat when my son was little..... that car seat was awful hot without adding a summer hot day too. It made sitting in it, or even my own seat so much better.

Maybe you could try laying a blue ice on his favorite spots to lay down.... and move him to the cooler one every few hours.....
see if it makes him happier....
even setting one in between yourself and a fan makes a nice breeze....

cool scritches ...