This is the most wonderful, heartwarming, faith-in-humanity-fueling thing I've read here since I joined. I can't express how much I'm behind everything you said about the ability to stand by your pet even when it gets sick, when treatment is hard, or when your life has to change because of it. When my cat was diagnosed with cancer, I would snap at everyone who as much as hinted at her being "old" (she's 10 years old, ffs - the human equivalent of that is being middle-aged) - and age doesn't even have anything to do with cancer anyway. Every week, we go to the vet clinic for blood tests and the next round of chemo. Sometimes I have to adjust my working hours to make it to the appointment. I've been taking overtime non-stop for half a year to be able to afford the treatment. I spend extra money on Uber Pets (I don't have a car or a driving license). And every fucking day I look at my baby and see her comfy, excited to get fed, purring on my chest, patting my face gently to wake me up in the morning, or napping right next to my laptop for 8.5 hours on the days I work from home.
When we love them, it's not conditional on how healthy they are, or well-behaved, or reciprocal. We just love them, period.
You and your husband are doing amazing. Juniper is a lucky gal to have you, and you are lucky to have her. Sending lots of support!
Oh, Brooke. My heart. Juniper is so, so lucky to have you, and you are clearly so lucky to have her. I'm furious at anyone who acts like our furry family members don't deserve the dedication you've given Juniper, but maybe it's their loss, because you'd do anything to preserve a love like the love between a girl and her cat.
I can't stand how expensive vet bills are, the way they seem to get pricier and pricier with every annual visit, but I'd do it again and again and again for my cats. They are everything to me. What the hell is the point of an emergency fund if it isn't used to save the things we love?
I can relate to so much of what you are saying. The unrelenting anxiety, changing our lives in many ways to help the furry little life we cherished, fighting with her. I hate diabetes with all my heart.
aw, I love Katy Kirby and I love Juniper too. all cats should be so lucky <3
Thank you so much 🩷
This is the most wonderful, heartwarming, faith-in-humanity-fueling thing I've read here since I joined. I can't express how much I'm behind everything you said about the ability to stand by your pet even when it gets sick, when treatment is hard, or when your life has to change because of it. When my cat was diagnosed with cancer, I would snap at everyone who as much as hinted at her being "old" (she's 10 years old, ffs - the human equivalent of that is being middle-aged) - and age doesn't even have anything to do with cancer anyway. Every week, we go to the vet clinic for blood tests and the next round of chemo. Sometimes I have to adjust my working hours to make it to the appointment. I've been taking overtime non-stop for half a year to be able to afford the treatment. I spend extra money on Uber Pets (I don't have a car or a driving license). And every fucking day I look at my baby and see her comfy, excited to get fed, purring on my chest, patting my face gently to wake me up in the morning, or napping right next to my laptop for 8.5 hours on the days I work from home.
When we love them, it's not conditional on how healthy they are, or well-behaved, or reciprocal. We just love them, period.
You and your husband are doing amazing. Juniper is a lucky gal to have you, and you are lucky to have her. Sending lots of support!
juniper is such a dream, i loved reading about your bond!!
you are a wonderful pet owner & companion, and you two are so lucky to have each other 💕 this made me tear up!
Oh, Brooke. My heart. Juniper is so, so lucky to have you, and you are clearly so lucky to have her. I'm furious at anyone who acts like our furry family members don't deserve the dedication you've given Juniper, but maybe it's their loss, because you'd do anything to preserve a love like the love between a girl and her cat.
I can't stand how expensive vet bills are, the way they seem to get pricier and pricier with every annual visit, but I'd do it again and again and again for my cats. They are everything to me. What the hell is the point of an emergency fund if it isn't used to save the things we love?
I may have teared up a little reading this… Juniper is one loved kitty. 🧡
I can relate to so much of what you are saying. The unrelenting anxiety, changing our lives in many ways to help the furry little life we cherished, fighting with her. I hate diabetes with all my heart.