tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post4802666841667900806..comments2024-03-28T15:30:54.192-07:00Comments on Cat Patches: Life Goes OnBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05835208971743967582noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-34415086809090682922016-06-23T15:39:15.406-07:002016-06-23T15:39:15.406-07:00I know this comment is very late, but I missed the...I know this comment is very late, but I missed these posts and didn't realize anything had happened until you introduced Sadie. I am truly sorry you have lost Maggie. She was a precious kitty. Love the idea of the catio and I know Smitty can't wait for that project to be finished. I'm amazed at how well Smitty and Sadie are getting along. Sadie is a smart little girl. You picked a good cat there. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06234338124364120899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-11859188838105500962016-05-26T20:45:36.018-07:002016-05-26T20:45:36.018-07:00I know Maggie is really missing you by now. I just...I know Maggie is really missing you by now. I just hope she remembers her way home. Keeping my fingers crossed here toocrazy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732146613926403990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-65422606904792364682016-05-26T16:49:41.619-07:002016-05-26T16:49:41.619-07:00I'm hoping Maggie returns soon. She must be lo...I'm hoping Maggie returns soon. She must be lost and frightened. Auntiepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220915066135900063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-89335311430967408272016-05-26T12:16:42.590-07:002016-05-26T12:16:42.590-07:00I can really understand that Maggie's disappea...I can really understand that Maggie's disappearance has been hard for both of you. It's been hard on your readers as Maggie looks such a sweet natured and pretty cat. Mind you her distinctive markings may mean if she is found she is reunited with you quicker. Like everyone I hope she does a 'Tom' and surprises you. <br /><br /> I do like the idea of the large catio. That will offer secure outdoor space without the constant worry. <br />In the UK most cats are outdoor but we don't have predators. But we do have very built up areas with cars aplenty and cat nappers. We kept out first cat in for 2 years but he became very skilled at escaping and was clearly desperately frustrated by being indoors only. This was despite lengthy play sessions and having more toys than the children!! In the end we agreed as a family that it was better for him to have a shorter but in his mind a more fulfilled life than be a grumpy unhappy cat for a long time. Our other cat is indoor and is happy to be so. As long as there is a human around, preferably the quieter female variety, to cuddle up with she is happy. So I do think you have to weigh up everything and then just make the best decision you can. <br />Jenny - the lilac cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968654739300530275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-195631444952550452016-05-26T10:34:54.115-07:002016-05-26T10:34:54.115-07:00We tried to get DH's mother to let us build he...We tried to get DH's mother to let us build her cats an outdoor area like this -- but she wouldn't go for it. I think it is a GREAT plan!Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-2247120371556327692016-05-26T10:01:56.304-07:002016-05-26T10:01:56.304-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Natureluvr57https://www.blogger.com/profile/14487510996211307516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-86052509320147026292016-05-26T09:22:06.218-07:002016-05-26T09:22:06.218-07:00I think we have similar views about the kitties, i...I think we have similar views about the kitties, indoors vs outdoors. Prior to the two we currently have, I'd let my kitties out - one was blind and had no jumping/climbing ability so she was totally safe limited to our fenced in back yard, the other was a rescued feral who preferred outdoors at night - we gave in but after a few years lost him - still makes me sad. Of our newer kitties, Raven was rescued by a neighbor as a very young kitten and has been kept totally indoors - she's such a chunk, I don't think she'd ever escape our back yard or get carried off, but Flame is lithe and athletic and would be up a tree and gone in no time flat but she's a scaredy-cat and neither would come when called if outside, so indoor-only they remain. Also, Flame was adopted from a cat shelter, under contract, that NO outdoors unless on a leash. I've considered the Catio idea for outdoors because it bothers me that they don't get to experience 'fresh' air, bugs, leaves, sunshine (we have NO good windows for sun-bathing, and taking dust baths. I'm still praying Maggie shows up, and then you can use your planned catio and not worry about her any more!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454690665258566957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-43559012626793510502016-05-26T09:16:25.346-07:002016-05-26T09:16:25.346-07:00Fingers and toes are crossed!Fingers and toes are crossed!Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09858846618887701750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-51967551922219093032016-05-26T08:57:21.655-07:002016-05-26T08:57:21.655-07:00Keeping fingers and paws crossed for Maggie's ...Keeping fingers and paws crossed for Maggie's return. That is a super catio. Can't waut to see it.<br />zoopersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971619437204392974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-21275878757997862032016-05-26T08:15:20.215-07:002016-05-26T08:15:20.215-07:00Hearing that Maggie is missing just broke my heart...Hearing that Maggie is missing just broke my heart. I've heard that putting their litter box outside can help them pick up the scent if they're lost. My heart goes out to you & I'm praying she'll return soon.lroghair/lparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07618038390444041923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-42778479848729170592016-05-26T07:50:15.545-07:002016-05-26T07:50:15.545-07:00You are wise and practical in your approach to you...You are wise and practical in your approach to your kitties. I too love nothing more than watching the joyful gallumping knowing that there are risks with the outdoors and cats. Knowing how hard this experience is for you. Wishing you the best.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05369169051261761145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-36648016572967274702016-05-26T04:32:13.564-07:002016-05-26T04:32:13.564-07:00Fingers crossed and huge hopes are aimed in your d...Fingers crossed and huge hopes are aimed in your direction, I hope you have so many "I told you so's" that it takes days to answer them all. Dana Gaffneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023202806714127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-21630586096982076652016-05-25T23:51:05.315-07:002016-05-25T23:51:05.315-07:00The embroidered border came out great! The new wi...The embroidered border came out great! The new wine iron on looks good, and a bit simpler than you have been working on. <br />Still hoping that Maggie returns. More ((((hugs))) for you.quiltzyxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08847188443140845514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-52814824130102611972016-05-25T20:18:53.016-07:002016-05-25T20:18:53.016-07:00It's so hard to decide what's best for the...It's so hard to decide what's best for them, isn't it? We went through that with Gypsy and Sable when we heard there were coyote sightings in our area. By that time though, they were pretty aged and didn't wander too far on their own anymore. We hated to think of keeping them in when they loved the outdoors so much - we just couldn't do it. Like you, we always brought them in at night. Thankfully, our new little guy Rocky shows no interest in going outside, so we've decided to keep him indoors always. His former home was in the NC mountains where over 10 of the cats in his family were taken by coyotes in the past year. I think he's happy to be indoors and safe.Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-50519835650022346612016-05-25T19:16:46.984-07:002016-05-25T19:16:46.984-07:00My fingers are crossed. Don't give up hope.
...My fingers are crossed. Don't give up hope.<br /><br />Please click in the delaineelliott above for my email link.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-27402746991585472232016-05-25T17:34:46.418-07:002016-05-25T17:34:46.418-07:00Our hearts hurt for you all. Hoping for the miracl...Our hearts hurt for you all. Hoping for the miracle that brings your Maggie back to you.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-10572736668021134082016-05-25T16:33:53.656-07:002016-05-25T16:33:53.656-07:00Aww, I'm so sorry Maggie abandoned you. Add m...Aww, I'm so sorry Maggie abandoned you. Add me to the list of folks hoping she returns with a "what are you so worked up about?" attitude.JLVerdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02814082484881071454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-72097754713447085392016-05-25T16:15:15.519-07:002016-05-25T16:15:15.519-07:00Fingers crossed that she shows up soon. Seems lik...Fingers crossed that she shows up soon. Seems like a good compromise for letting the kitties be out, but not. It will probably take Smitty some time to get used to it as he gets to come and go as he pleases at the moment. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-86057335438925844782016-05-25T15:44:14.608-07:002016-05-25T15:44:14.608-07:00I would never do a 'told you so' - keeping...I would never do a 'told you so' - keeping fingers, toes, ankles, and eyes crossed with hope.Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-60929028815118990442016-05-25T14:46:15.394-07:002016-05-25T14:46:15.394-07:00I am so, so sorry, but with fingers still firmly c...I am so, so sorry, but with fingers still firmly crossed. Hugs.gpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854655973836794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-33886954396273410222016-05-25T14:08:30.706-07:002016-05-25T14:08:30.706-07:00Fingers crossed in Alabama! I've been checking...Fingers crossed in Alabama! I've been checking often for news.<br />I agree with you that cats lead fuller lives when they can be out in nature, of course depending on location. My boys were outside, almost feral, for a year before they came in the house. They would be miserable and so would we if they were confined indoors.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06136264132659958527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-27455117727709025822016-05-25T13:58:10.070-07:002016-05-25T13:58:10.070-07:00I am so sorry Maggie is still missing. I fell in ...I am so sorry Maggie is still missing. I fell in love with her photo and the sweet descriptions of her personality. Hoping and praying she is safe and returns home soon. I check your blog every few hours to see if there is any word. That sounds like I don't have a life but it really saddened me for Maggie to disappear. Now I am off to do some sewing. Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848223114184102472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-10402339593223500962016-05-25T13:06:25.520-07:002016-05-25T13:06:25.520-07:00I do wish I could let mine outside, I know they wo...I do wish I could let mine outside, I know they would love to hunt and play and it is good exercise for them. Love the idea of an outdoor shelter, that will be nice for the kitties. Love how your quilt came out, stitching helps us get through the tough times and I know your other quilt will look beautiful with hand stitching.<br /><br />DebbieWoolenSailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621977477193550261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-30801715918721877872016-05-25T13:03:34.178-07:002016-05-25T13:03:34.178-07:00Again, I'm so sorry about Maggie, but I'm ...Again, I'm so sorry about Maggie, but I'm hoping that she proves you wrong and shows back up with a smug look on her face and ready for lots of love. Our cats have always been indoor cats, but we live in a busy subdivision less than a mile from two very busy roads that are heavily traveled all times of the day and night. <br /><br />Our sweet little Olive was a rescue. She was abandoned outside as a tiny kitty by the person who had her originally, without being spayed or having any shots. A kind neighbor fed her until he realized the woman left her and then took her to the no kill rescue where we got her. She is terrified of the outdoors and any time a door opens to the outside she runs away. <br /><br />Henry, who we got at the same rescue about a year later, is a little more curious. But the few times I've tried to carry him outside and just hold him (he LOVES to be held and will meow at us until we pick him up and carry him around) he freaked out and tried to get back inside. We will likely put a screened in porch on our house and they will be allowed out there, but other than that they stay inside. We also signed a contract when we adopted them saying we wouldn't let them outside unattended. So our kids stay indoors. <br /><br />I really do hope Maggie comes back to you. I know how heartbreaking it is to have an animal run away. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you. DeeDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008917323215114924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5045426307379086704.post-18442329421375131192016-05-25T12:45:06.109-07:002016-05-25T12:45:06.109-07:00So sorry to hear of Maggie running off.....hoping ...So sorry to hear of Maggie running off.....hoping for her return. The cat palace is a good idea for some sunny days for Smitty. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418828972427644899noreply@blogger.com