Very Sad Sunday

                           

We are extremely sad to report that Aila, our great matriarch, made her way to meet Those Who Have Gone Before. She had done really well on her thyroid meds, but in the last week showed signs of a rapid decline, and she let Äiti know it was her Time.  Äiti is pretty devastated - Aila was the last of the Britcats, who came to live with her in Finland (N) thirteen years ago.

Aila was just 6 weeks old when Äiti met her at The Moggery in Bristol. She was extremely tiny and cute, and irresistible. She was still so very young, but she had an excellent role model in Stran who was to be her best buddy forever, helping her through the move north.

However, she was not quite a nurturing adult to Punapippuri when he tried to play !

She was indeed pretty snarky and sassy, and she loved her life as Queen of the Catio.

Over the years, she met many Felocrats, and she was a steadfast influence to us all. We knew not to mess with her when at the food bowl, and she would always be the first to solve any evil treat feeder challenges.

We are deeply sad of course, but also can look back at the photos and smile because Aila lived life to the full, and Äiti is so very grateful to have had such a wonderful feline, and feels honoured to have been Aila's human. She will be missed so much, but it was indeed time for her to meet the others. We will look for her tailio dancing in the revontulet, the northern lights, and we will all smile as she whaps the other tailios out of her way.

As Loyal Readers will no doubt understand, Äiti needs some time. Even though she knew Aila would not be around forever, this is still a shock. She'll go on a little blgocation, and we Felocrats are going to see how these changes will alter out hierarchy. We are now a Gang of Eight, with Jaava as the new matriach. I, Viscount Veikko, have my sleeping quarters back to myself (Aila had been in there with me for a while), but maybe it is time for me to stretch my paws more too. We shall see. 

Friday Face

And whose face could be most beautiful ? Aila, of course.

Update from Veikko:  after Papu's mean attack, I am being pilled twice daily by Äiti. There have been bloods - hers of course. She says it is necessary. Maybe it is, but I will put up a fight. Anyway, there is no sign of an abscess or swelling from Papu's invading bacteria.

Wordless Wednesday

 

Toesday

Lewis' toes are impossbile to resist.

But you surely also want to see his handsome face too.

Saturday Senior Snuggle

I am very respectful of Lewis,and grateful for his bodyheat.

Äiti is now buying Lewis salmon and cooking it up - just for him! Well,she does eat a little herself and we also get some, but the fish oil is verygood for his dry skin and coat. Our estimate is that Lewis is  at least 18 years old - probably closer to twenty.                                                                         

Toesday

Well, maybe not the best toe picture but it is a lovely shot of Lewis who made Äiti's day by allowing scritches while sitting on her lap. He is her very special mancat and is getting all the treats a senior kitty like him deserves.

Äiti's note: The last time Lewis was featured on the blog, a very nasty comment was left (but which was not published luckily so I was the only one who saw it). If that commenter is tempted to do the same again, please don't otherwise I will ban anonymous comments.

Senior Sunday

Lewis is taking things steadily-he is more comfortable now the weather has cooled and Äiti saw him wandering outside the other day, looking as sweet and gentlemanly as ever.

Senior Sunday

It's about time Lewis had his face on the blog. He continues to be handsome and gentle, and Äiti pays close attention to his appetite and needs. She has been able to groom him - he has thick fur which gets a bit matted. She also bathes his eyes. We are showing him a lot of respect and let him eat as much as he wants - well most of us do; Jaava is impatient of course.

And when he wants, he can move fast and play - here he was after one of Sampo's pipeys. Not bad for 17+ years.

Timid Thursday

Lewis is getting adventurous - he came outside to sniff the dandelions. 

Toe Outside Thursday

Look who was brave enough to join us out on the Catio!

Senior Saturday

Lewis here. I was captured just after a nap on the stair shelves, so I apologise if I am a bit bleary eyed. Äiti attempted to photoshop the dirty wall behind me so I am sorry the photo is poor too.  I make no apologies for my favourite grey blanket though, knitted for me by a Loyal Reader here. 

I have been eating well recently - Äiti makes sure I get extra portions of salmon skin and my own pouch twice a day. Life is indeed good, and I wish you a well fed and comfortable Saturday.

Thursday Check In

Lewis: Thank you for asking, I am doing well. No one knows how old I am, but it at least 16 years old now so I am quite thin but my appetite is extremely good - especially for salmon skin -  and I am playful with string toys. But I would quite like to go back to sleep now.