My terminal mother wants a cat...

kluchetta · Sep 15, 2005

We just raised a handful of kittens, and one thing I noticed is that the really lovey ones just start purring as soon as you pick them up. (The vet had to run the water to make them stop purring so she could hear their hearts!) So you'll probably have to test-drive some, LOL.

loveysmummy · Sep 15, 2005

Thanks for that link, Captiva!!!

Look at little Gus..He looks like a lover

http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?act...=0&tmpl=&stat=

On the other hand, look at the little Cosette (Amy's baby) lookalike:http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?act...=0&tmpl=&stat=

Doesn't she look like a mischievous imp?

Or "Bruiser"...My god, they have quite a few babies!
http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?act...=0&tmpl=&stat=

Or oh...my...look at this little boy..gasp

http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?act...=0&tmpl=&stat=

Ack. I am going baby crazy!!

captiva · Sep 15, 2005

Gus is gorgeous. I was going to mention Suzette, but I thought it was because she had a triangle nose like my Megan LOL

KitEKats4Eva! · Sep 15, 2005

Oh please get her a kitten! It will be so loved and it will make your mother so happy. I could not think of anything that will bring her more joy and comfort in her final months and make her time left so special and wonderful. And you know that either you or your sister will look after the kitty once it needs a new home. What a lovely extra way to remember your Mum.

Of course no one here would make you feel bad about this decision - we are here to support you and anyway, it's a wonderful idea! Animals are SO good for people who are ill - it will bring your mother endless comfort and joy.

Plus, they also have an uncanny instinct about illness and I'm sure whichever baby you get it will latch on to your Mum and really look after her.

snowleop · Sep 15, 2005

Originally Posted by KitEKats4Eva!

Oh please get her a kitten! It will be so loved and it will make your mother so happy. I could not think of anything that will bring her more joy and comfort in her final months and make her time left so special and wonderful. And you know that either you or your sister will look after the kitty once it needs a new home. What a lovely extra way to remember your Mum.

Of course no one here would make you feel bad about this decision - we are here to support you and anyway, it's a wonderful idea! Animals are SO good for people who are ill - it will bring your mother endless comfort and joy.

Plus, they also have an uncanny instinct about illness and I'm sure whichever baby you get it will latch on to your Mum and really look after her.

Well said!

leto86 · Sep 15, 2005

Adopting an elderly, affectionate cat might aslo be an option. I would lean more towards this, but whatever she wants. =) But I d think that getting her a cat is agood idea if there is something to take care of it when she passes.

yosemite · Sep 15, 2005

Originally Posted by SnowLeop

You should try to find a kitten who is like carolcat's Tianna. Tia just wants to be held all the time and likes to cuddle under her mommy's chin and purr.

I agree with getting her a kitten especially when you know that it will be well cared for even after your sweet mom passes. I'd do the same - make her as happy as possible while you can.

When Tia was with us for 5 days that's all she wanted to do was cuddle and play on the bed with us and she slept under my chin or on my husband's neck. She wouldn't even eat unless we were sitting on the floor beside her dish with her. She was certainly the most affectionate kitty I'd ever seen and we got so attached to her in those few days that we had tears when we had to put her on the plane to Carol.

scamperfarms · Sep 15, 2005

Get her the kitten!

miss mew · Sep 15, 2005

I think that as long as you have arranged to have a home for the kitten for the future, than it could be very relaxing for your mother and I say go for it

cyberkitten · Sep 15, 2005

For heaven's sake, get her a kitten!!! It may well prolong her life and there are benefits for the kitten too, as long asd you have a long term plan for the kitty which I am sure you do.

dozen2luv · Sep 15, 2005

Get her a kitten. My kids and I just talked about this very thing. If I was sick and they felt the need to get me a pet to comfort me, get me a cat. This came about because one of the kids has a friend whose grandmother is terminal, few months, and they got her an eight week old puppy, large breed. I love my dogs but a kitten would be much easier to take care of. Wednesday (RIP) passed thru our life very briefly, but at 5 weeks you could tell she was a cat who loved to be loved, she purred the night I brought her home and cuddled with complete strangers.

Dozen2luv

nebula11 · Sep 15, 2005

OOOOOOOO kitttens are always gooooood

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plus i dont know if this is too forward....or I am making hope where i shouldnt...but I have read a few many stories so far about animals actually helping out there sick owners.....

I read one about a man with aids whose doctor told him to get rid of his kit...because of parasites and such....the man adheared to the request, and then begain to get sicker and sicker....eventually he got his cat back and his health flourished.......

I understand she is terminal...but you also said she feel like she has nooo purpose....maybe a kitten is just the medicine she needs.......

Or at least she can spend her remainding days caring for her new best friend..

sharky · Sep 15, 2005

By all means get her a kitten ... In the end days it can mean the world, it did for a friend of mine that never saw 13 but her puppy was by her side when she died thanks to make a wish

evnshawn · Sep 15, 2005

I agree with everyone else. Get her a kitten. In fact, I wish I were closer to you, because one of ours we are trying to find homes for (okay, I haven't really been trying that hard) is a complete and total sweetheart and would be the ideal companion. But of course I am sure that you will find the perfect match.

purity · Sep 16, 2005

Another thumbs up here

Get her the kitten, it'll be great for her, and the look on her face when she sees it will be a memory you will cherish for the rest of your life.

rosiemac · Sep 16, 2005

Originally Posted by Hydroaxe

You mom may be able to give the kitten more attention even though she is sick and I've heard of studies showing that people live longer healthier lives when pets are involved.

I couldn't agree more!

eilcon · Sep 16, 2005

I'm with the others on this. Both your mother and the kitten would benefit from the love and attention they could share.

ugaimes · Sep 16, 2005

Don't think you'll find any dissenters here

Get her the kitten, absolutely.

If it will give her purpose, happiness, and a health boost, why not? Any extra little ounce of joy that can be provided to your mother right now will go a long way

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turtlecat · Sep 16, 2005

kittens are very good for people who are having their last days. they encourage them to LIVE and ENJOy what time they have, and in some cases help extend the life of their owner because they have sometihng to take care of as their own. I thik she wants to have a baby to love, and a kitten is perfect, and silly, and rambunctious and will be her little love for the rest of your mum's life. the down time for adult cats is generally longer, and may be more time than your mother has. Kittens are fairly responsve still, and outgoing ones will love fast and enjoy their owners company.

milopixie · Sep 16, 2005

Definitely get her the kitten. It will make both her and whatever kitten you find so happy.

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