My Beautiful Pets

My Pets

My family and I absolutely love animals and we've always had some kind of pet in our home and still do. Right now I have three furbabies that I love dearly. They are Tinker and Ebony my two cats, and my dog Skylar. All three are spoiled rotten, but they are our babies. They keep us busy because we are either feeding them, playing with them, cleaning after them, nurturing them or taking them for a walk. That's not to mention paying for litter, food, toys, medication and vet bills...all in the name of love...lol

TINKER

Tinker is an 8 year old grey cat that I got from my grandson James when she was only a little kitten. She was born at the old GV Hotel and she was given to my grandson by an old girlfriend of his. When he was unable to care for her he gave her to me. Tinker remained a wonderful companion to me for 12 years and saw me through many bad situations. She was such a good girl and was my baby, and I sure miss her a lot.

Unfortunately Tinker passed away on May 30, 2017

Ebony

Ebony is a black tabby with no tail (born that way) who use to belong to my daughter Dawn. When Dawn passed away on April 2, 2011 I inherited Ebony rather then put her down. Ebony suffered a great deal of stress from loneliness after my daughter passed and then she became quite ill. It cost me hundreds of dollars to get her well again, but it was all worth it because now I have a beautiful, affectionate, little cat that loves me to the moon and back.

Skylar

Then we have Skylar. Skylar is a little black and white Shitsu that we adopted from the animal shelter about five years ago. Skylar had been left tied to a tree with no food and no water when he was about six months old. He was found approximately three days later behind the watershed restaurant half way between Timmins and Sudbury and was brought to the animal pound. We came along and fell in love him right away and purchased him so we could give him his forever home. Unfortunately, shortly after we got him my brother's cat scratched him in the eye and blinded the one eye. In order to save the eye he had to have surgery done that cost me over a thousand dollars. It was all worth it though because he's my little buddy and my little boy...lol I love him to death...lol

Ebony's not well!

Ebony has not been feeling well and I had to take her to the vet on Dec 1st, 2014. She is suffering from some kind of skin problem cause by her immune system. She licks herself and scratches like crazy and eventually pulls her fur out and causes damage to her skin from licking and scratching so much. My veterinarian, Dr. Carla, told me the rash the cat developed will not kill her, but the licking and scratching and pulling out her fur could cause damage to the skin and in turn cause an terrible infection, and an bad infection could kill her. The medication given to me by the vet has been helping a lot and the antibiotic injections have cleared the infection that had started. Unfortunately, it appears that Ebony may have to have antibiotic shots every month or so and take liquid medication for the rest of her life. It is getting a bit costly, but I love her so I have to take care of her...it's not her fault she has a skin problem!

After months of treatment Ebony is doing much better. Her fur is growing back in and with the medication she has finally stopped scratching her life away. I will have to keep a close eye on her because according to Dr. Carla each flare-up gets harder to maintain and heal, and that's the last thing she and I need. I'm just glad we were able to get it under control. We are now March 1st, 2015 and all the missing fur around her neck and back has grown in and all that is left to grow is the fur on her legs and side and hopefully she will be back to normal...lol 

March 13, 2015

I read a poem on Facebook today that I thought was really nice and appropriate for my fur baby page because I too lost some beautiful, faithful friends through the years that were unique in their own right. These animals were part of my ever growing family and brought a tremendous amount of joy throughout all those years. It's sad to see them go, but if you took good care of them the way we're suppose to then it makes it a little easier knowing they were loved and will always be loved.

In memory of my two dogs Missy (9) and Princess (21), and my cat Patches (18).

To my dearest friend.

I stood by your bed last night; I came to have a peep. 
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep. 
I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear, 
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you; I smiled and said, "it's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to me.

By
"Missing You"
Colleen Fitzsimmons ©
In memory of Shadow