Friday, July 14, 2023

What if your human dies....

Marnie hates all cats and all humans

"What are you going to do if your human dies? She's old and her head fur has gone grey!" 

That is what a feline friend said to me the other day.

It set me thinking. What am I going to do? I hadn't thought of it at all. I looked at my human - arthritic, elderly, wrinkled skin and possibly even the first signs of cognitive dysfunction. 

Well, what was I going to do? She might not last long enough.

Alfie would fight me
As a middle aged cat, I didn't fancy leaving home through the cat flap. At least not without a plan. The neighbours on the right would take me in for a little while but they are trying to sell their house. But if I don't find someone else, I might starve.


The neighbours on the left wouldn't, because Alfie their cat would fight me to the death and perhaps kill me. He HATES me and I am frightened of him.

A little up to the left lives Marnie (see the top photo). Marnie patrols the street - nips humans, likes Natcho, but terrifies most other cats. So no 43 is no good to me. 

Natcho rules
Most of the humans in my street already have cats. I don't think Pauline could take me in because ginger Natcho would be horrible to me. He is very bossy and takes her for walks

Chester, opposite, lives indoors only and is scared of other cats so that is another cat-loving home ruled out.

I am going to have to make a survival plan -or get my human to redo her will and mention me in it. If all else fails I shall have to go back to Sunshine Cat Rescue or Cats Protection.

Meow......I will have to do a feline will in the event of HER death.



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4 comments:

  1. LizzieJuly 15, 2023

    You are so right! The passing of a human is a big concern for us cats regardless of our age! But if we are adults or seniors is even worse as most of us end up on the streets or being euthanized :( It happened to a beautiful tomcat age 19! The heirs took him to the vet to be put down :( Please pursue your humans to have a back up plan or include you in their Will!

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  2. Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)July 16, 2023

    Those are some scary thoughts for a kitty. It's a cat mom's obligation to make provisions...just in case.

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  3. LizzieJuly 19, 2023

    George, I wanted to point this article to your readers! It shows how dependent humans can be on us! How could they not have a back up plan for us if we survive them?
    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-derbyshire-66225559

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  4. LizzieJuly 19, 2023

    Best advice ever...for humans :)
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/CuuK6pLpwxK/

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