Thursday, January 29, 2015

Jewel's Journey

You're probably wondering why Jewel's post has a photo of Carmine in it.  Well, here's the story.

I had to give Jewel subcutaneous fluids every other day (sometimes everyday if she got dehydrated).  I hung her fluid bag from my pantry door handle because it had to be higher than Jewel but very very close to my eye so I could see the fluid level.  I'd put Jewel on the floor in front of me and pet her and tell her what a good kitty she was before administering the fluids.

One day, I noticed how chilly the floor had gotten as we moved into fall and winter and decided that probably wasn't very comfortable for my little girl.  So when I was at Cat Care, I stopped in at Barney's Mart (errr....Meow Mart) and got Jewel this owl pad.  The pads come in all kinds of fabric, but I chose this one because it has owls all over it.  Owls remind me of my little Jewel because she had those big owl-like eyes.  I thought this was perfect for her.

From then on, I put Jewel on this pad whenever it was fluids time so she was more comfortable.  I think she liked it better than the bare floor.

And, as you can see, Carmine enjoyed laying on the pad when it wasn't being used by Jewel.  I've since put it in a safe place to keep as a keepsake of my baby.


16 comments:

  1. That is so nice. Purrs to Carmine and you and little Angel Jewel who is watching over us until that day we all meet again
    Timmy and Family

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  2. What a beautiful memory and keepsake. You were the best mommy Jewel ever could have asked for.

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  3. You sure were thoughtfur to provide that comfortable resting spot fur 'treatment time'.

    Nice to have it still as a memento.

    (( Hugs ))

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  4. You clearly loved Jewel so very, VERY much. Lovely post. I'm glad Jewel had a mum as great as you.

    Purrs,
    Nissy

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  5. What a pawsum mat. Weez sure she luvved it.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  6. It's nice to see Carmine using the pad now. It's a good memory of Jewel. :)

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  7. You took SUCH good care of Jewel!

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  8. Woo take such good care of her:) Wooo!

    NukNuk

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  9. That is a nice keepsake to remind you of Jewel having the comfort of the owl pad.

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  10. That was a sweet keepsake to have of Jewel.

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  11. What a lovely keepsake. And a wonderful idea to get that pad for Jewel!

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  12. You are a loving momma. That means the world to your babies.

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  13. We know Jewel appreciated all the love you gave her and everything you did to give her a better life. XOCK, Kitties Blue

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