UPDATE

I thought that I would post an update since ML is so busy. I apologize for the misinformation on my last update. I posted what was happening at the time and then things went awry.

Charley (human) has not been doing very well, but things are looking up. Home Health Care sent out a wonderful physical therapist to work with Charley. The PT (Reno -- isn't that a great name) is very knowledgeable and has already taught Charley some things. Reno will be coming quite often to work with Charley. Also, Home Health Care is arranging to have a person come out to help ML with laundry, cleaning, etc. Their apartment will be set up better in order for Charley to get around easier (i.e. rails on the walls, hospital bed, shower seat). He will be using a wheelchair for a while.

Both ML and Charley will be going to see Dr. Bob tomorrow morning. I am hoping that they are both resting right now!

Charlie Cat got a good report from Dr. Smith this morning. Poor thing has had pneumonia and has rallied quite well! I'm sure that it is all the purrs, woofs, headbonks, meows and prayers that have been showered over him from all of the CB. Hopefully he will get to come home on Saturday.

Please keep sending out the healing vibes cause they are working!

Thanks!

Deb

Update - Wednesday Evening

Charley is home and not doing well. He can't walk unassisted and I can't help hold him up. Dr. Bob thinks Charley did suffer a stroke or strokes. Charley is a bit confused about where he is, although he does recognize the cats, he can't remember their names.

Home health care is coming out tomorrow, which will be great. Dr. Bob suggested Charley might have to go to a nursing home, but that is just not an option.

I never got in for an appointment today. The migraine is still there as are the two broken toes. Course, there isn't much they can do for broken toes, I've got them taped up, just wish I could stay off of them.

It was really a shock to learn about Charlie Cat. I hope to get over to see him tomorrow, maybe he feels like I abandoned him as well? This is too much after just losing Oreo.

This is one of the lowest points in my entire life. I am so thankful for all the comments, purrs and support right now.

UPDATE: 1:25 PM CST

Deb: "Charley (human) & ML got home about five minutes ago. They let Charley loose from "boarding" at the hospital. He has a fancy new cane to use. Except for the fact that they are both exhausted, they are both doing better!

I talked to Dr. Smith about Charlie Cat. He has rallied! HIP HIP HURRAH!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL THE PURRS, PRAYERS, WOOFS, THOUGHTS & MEOWS! THEY WORKED! He is not "out of the woods" yet, but he is better!!!

I'll keep everyone updated!

Take care!"

UPDATES

KC (repurrting with a little help frum Auntie Deb):

"Mommy is at Doktor Bob's right now. Her has a migraane and tha sniffles. Also, Daddy might get to come home tuuday. We is not quite sure. I'll let you know as soon as I have more infurmation.

Charlie Cat isn't doing too good right now. He sure cuuld use sum purrs and prayers.

More updates when I get 'em!"

LOVE FROM ALL OF US!

CHARLEY Update

Charley finally getting some much needed rest noon Monday. All the fluids, oxygen and drugs just kicked in. This is the most relaxed he has been since Thursday evening. ~ML

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Tuesday 9:55 AM CST - Talked to Charley, he said Dr. Bob said there is no evidence of a viral infection. He has specialists checking to see if he has had another mild stoke, as he can no longer use his right leg. I'm on my way over, they are trying to get him to eat solid food, I'm going to take him his favorite hamburger and fries. Keep those magical purrs coming.

Tuesday 2 PM CST - Never made it over to the hospital, the roads are impassable between our house and there. We had 10+ inches of rain in 12 hours. It has been raining today as well. They are still running tests on Charley to figure out what is wrong. I believe he is just very weak from not eating. Deb or I will post as soon as there is any news.

5:47 CST Monday -- Deb: "ML is at home and resting. Since there are such terrible thunderstorms in Houston right now, I've asked her not to go back to the hospital. I talked to Dr. Bob. He assured me that Charley was doing much better. He was severely dehydrated upon arrival, but is doing better on the fluids. He has a very severe case of the flu. Dr. Bob was on his way over to the hospital to check on him again. As of now, Charley is resting comfortably. I'll put up more updates as I get them. Please continue to send purrs and prayers! Thank you all!"

Late Tuesday evening update: The nurses said Charley is resting but grumpy and uncooperative. That is really a good sign. He is still running a fever and is very weak. Dr. Bob has ordered him to use a walker and is arranging physicial therapy for when he recovers. Right now he cannot use either leg to walk. He will also need assisted living help when he does get to return home. ML will be getting that set up later.

To Oreo!

We losted a furry good furriend today.
Oreo was one of the furrst blogging kitties we met.
I's so glad we had a chance to chat wif you last Thursday at tha Healing Purrs Circle.
An I's glad I had tha chance to tell you, long ago, I had a huge crush on you!
We loves you Oreo and miss you so much.
Many purrs and purrayers to yours Mommy Heather. ~KC

PLEASE PURR FOR MINE DADDY!

UPDATE 12:35 pm CST: I just talked to ML. Charley is in his hospital room and getting all the medication he needs. He seems to be responding very well. He is sleeping peacefully. I asked ML to leave him and go home for a rest. Dr. Bob and the nurses will take very good care of him. There is a heavy storm approaching Houston and I want ML to drive home before that hits! She will let me know when she gets home. She wanted me to thank everyone for all their prayers and purrs! She says that is why Charley is already better. I'll post more updates as I get them. Deb

KC: "Auntie Deb is helping me with this post. Mine Daddy had to be taken by ambuulance to the hosipital this morning. He is bery sickk. Dr. Bob admitted him to the hosipital. Mommy is with him, of coorse. Auntie Deb promisses to help update our bloggie when we gets more infurmation. Please send yur bestest purrs and prayers to mine Daddy!"

WE LUV YOU DADDY!

PLEASE GET WELL SOON!

KC, Faith, Sol, Smokey, BJ, Missy & Charlie Cat

Auntie Deb: I just checked on Charlie Cat. He is still at Houston Cat Hospital. He is doing fine. ML is going to pick him up as soon as she gets Charley (human) settled. All the Taylor's are sending their prayers and purrs to Charley to get well soon!

Mancat Monday

The cats love to sit on the tub while I take a bath and then jump in while the water runs out. Here are Smokey (left) and BJ (right) enjoying the last of the bath water. Hee hee, the last thing they expected was me to have a camera! Muhahahahaha! (Don't they look guilty!)

Charley has to be at Dr. Bob's office at 8 a.m. Monday. I am very, very worried. He is weak and his good side -- he is paralyzed on the left side -- is now equally weak. He has fallen several times trying to walk, that seems to no longer be an option. He is very disoriented, Dr. Bob said that is probably the fever.

1:30 a.m. Charley woke me up with another fall. He simply can no longer walk. I finally gave up trying to move him and made him a bed on the floor. Don't know how I will get him to the car from the floor, must find a big strong person to help.

On a more positive note, go by and celebrate three years of The Cat Blogosphere.
From Robyn's great idea to what it has evolved into today, it would never have been possible without each and every one of you!
Happy Third Birthday, Cat Blogosphere.

Easy Like Sunday Morning

It's an un-easy morning here, worried about Daddy Charley. He is still very sick with flu symptoms, which he has never had. Fortunately, his fever is low.

Look forward to getting him to Dr. Bob tomorrow at 8 a.m. Charley said this year he will get a flu shot. I've been symptom-free except for nerves and lack of sleep.

We're also looking forward to getting little Charlie Cat back home with us. I can't wait to hear him sing.

We've got so many friends who need purrs and prayers, see the Cat Blogosphere and the Purrs & Purrayers bloggie for details. Special purrs to LapDaddy & Miss Peach; Oreo & Mom Heather; Casper, Mom & DaughterBean Lori; Baby Drama; and our two lost kitties, Mini Munch and Jayson.

Saturday Update

Miss Peach's sweet LapDaddy is the hospital after having a heart attack. Please, please, please, send all yours purrs and purrayers and love to him for a swift recovery. You can read Miss Peach's email on the Cat Blogosphere.

Daddy Charley has a bad case of the flu, the first he has ever had. We have a doctor's appointment on Monday at 8 a.m. to find out why this flu is so severe and lasting so long.
I'm watching him closely and can get him to ER if needed... his high fever has broken.
Little Charlie Cat could come home today, but we we will get him Monday at 11 a.m.
Thank you for all the purrs and purrayers for both Charley/Charlies.

Also, if anyone tried to call, our phones are out.
Charley said the cats "reprogrammed" them on Friday... he hasn't been well enough to fix them and I don't have a clue. I can call out, but evidently some may not be able to call in. If you need my cell number, just email me and I'll send it.
It was the Usual Suspects: Sol, Smokey, BJ and Faith Boomerang. I tell you, those cats are dangerous.

Friday Update

Charlie Cat continues to improve today, we are awaiting his blood and urine tests.

Big Charley is also doing well, his fever broke early this morning. He is sleeping peacefully (oh, so thankful for that) just woke up feverish and sick with the stomach flu (3:30 pm).

Thank everyone for all the wonderful purrs and grrs and comments. They really do help.

UPDATE ON CHARLIE

UPDATE - 4/23/09 4:44 pm CST

Auntie Deb reporting:
I just talked with Dr. Smith and Charlie Cat is "holding his own". He has been drinking, eating, peeing & pooping! Is that too much information? :)

Dr. Smith will be repeating his blood and urine tests in the morning. If all is well, he might get to go home for the weekend.

KEEP THOSE PURRS AND PRAYERS COMING! THEY ARE WORKING!

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!!

... don't forget the video of Charlie singing is in the post below. "Big" Charley is sick, we think he has the flu. He started feeling bad when we took "little" Charlie Cat in to the vet yesterday (was that just yesterday?). He is running a fever and having chills. So Daddy Charley has a doctor appointment tomorrow, just to make sure he is okay. And thank you again for the purrs and grrs, they really are working! ... ML
pee ess: KC says she hopes to see everyone at the Purrs & Purrayers Healing Circle tonight.

UPDATE ON CHARLIE

UPDATE: 4/23/09 12:15 p.m. CST

Auntie Deb here, reporting for ML:

I just talked to Dr. Smith and Charlie Cat is doing much better today. He is eating well and the sub q fluids are helping him tremendously. Dr. Smith will be keeping him in the hospital until Saturday. She is going to repeat his blood and urine tests tomorrow. She said that he is being very talkative and active.

Thank you everyone for your prayers and purrs! PLEASE KEEP THEM GOING!

Here is a video that ML made of Charlie "singing" to her:

Isn't he just adorable?

FIGHT CHARLIE FIGHT!!!

WE LOVE YOU CHARLIE!!!

URGENT PURRS NEEDED!!!!

Update
Deb talked to Dr. Smith tonight and said that Charlie Cat woofed down four plates of food this afternoon. Dr. Smith doesn't know how he will do on the fluids, however, it is 50-50 right now as far as kidney function. His numbers from the blood work were not good and he had lost 1.5 pounds. Thank you so much for all the purrs and purrayers... we took him in hoping we would at least have a few years with him. But in only a few short days, he has touched our lives and our hearts.
ML & The Sherwood Bunch

This is Auntie Deb blogging for ML:
Charlie Cat had to be rushed to the Houston Cat Hospital to see Dr. Smith today. He is not drinking or eating normally. His urine tests show that his kidneys are not functioning properly. I think this is because he was left alone for a while until ML and I were told about him.

He had been living with his Mommy (who was a neighbor of ML and Charley's) since he was a kitten. His Mommy had to be taken to the hospital and then to a hospice. No one was told to go and take care of Charlie Cat for a week or so. His Mommy didn't have any family beside Charlie Cat. She has dementia and was unable to articulate anything about him. ML got an urgent phone call while I was with her and we immediately went over to the apartment and picked up Charlie Cat. Unfortunately, no one knows how long he was left on his own. Dr. Smith thinks that this is what has caused his kidneys to malfunction. They are giving him lots of fluids and running many tests on him. Fortunately, Charlie Cat has a strong heart.

ML and Charley are so worried about their new baby, as am I. We fell in love with Charlie Cat instantly. I told ML to rest and that I would fill everyone in on the situation.

Please send your very hardest purrs and prayers to Charlie Cat, as well as ML and Charley. I will keep you updated as I get more information.

PRAYING AND PURRING FOR CHARLIE CAT!

WE LOVE YOU SWEET BABY!

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day, Critters & Beans!

We tries to cellybrate effurryday as Earth Day.

One simple fing to do to help... recycle mailing supplies.
Tha packages aren't as purrty, but it does help cut down on waste.
Also, mommy goes to Walmart early to get boxes an packing from tha stockers that they jus normally trash. Some of tha nice beans there even save them for hers. We use the catalogs from tha mail fur packing an ours shredded paper. Iffen you's ever gotted a package from us, you know this already. Hee hee.

Another fing we love to do is wrap packages in fabric rather than paper. Tha Japanese call these wrapping cloths, or furoshiki. Yous can use hankerchefs or scarfs or even a square of yours own fabric. You can find more simple direkshuns here.

Monday Monday

Mommy ML was trying to make a new banner wif all of us, updated to inklude Charlie. I don't bet you could see much details on on tha thumbnail vershun. Hee hee.

The aims of this award:

• As a dedication for those who love blogging activity and love to encourage friendships through blogging.
• To seek the reasons why we all love blogging!
• Put the award in one post as soon as you receive it!
• Don’t forget to mention the person who gives you the award.
• Answer the award’s question by writing the reason why you love blogging.
• Tag and distribute the award to as many people as you like.
• Notify the award receivers and put their links in your post.

We felt very honored to receive this award from Kitty Limericks for
"Missy & KC and the gang, who can teach all of us about giving and helping others".

We loves blogging cause we gets to meet so many wonnerful beans an kitties an woofies an buns an lizards an hampsters... just tha nicest furriends!

We's gonna pass this on to anyone that would like it. We's finked and finked abouts it, an finked ours heads would explode. We can't pick. That was tha delay in posting. I figgures effurryone we blogs wif should haf it and that would be a terrybull post to write, much less all tha emails and linkies. So iffen you wants to respond, post it an pleeze, lets us know. Love & Purrs, KC

Finally Friday

Charlie Cat is settling in.

He stopped making the loud "marhhhh" noise and is making softer, mewing sounds.
Yesterday he curled up on my shoulder and made "biscuits" on my arm while purring.
Last night he curled up in my lap to go to sleep.
I think he likes me!
I finally have my lap cat!!!!

Offishul Portrait of Charlie Taylor Sherwood by Zoolatry.

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pee ess: All the photos of Charlie Cat from this past week were taken by Auntie Deb. You can see Charlie didn't have many whiskers. Now they seem to be growing back in.
Could he have "worried his whiskers off"???

Thankful Thursday

We picked Charlie Cat up late from the vets and will talk to Dr. Smith about the tests tomorrow. He has been chipped; he had an expensive ultrasound and passed with flying colors. He is being treated for worms as a precaution. We'll get the blood and urine results tomorrow. Next week, he gets his teeth cleaned.
He was very glad to get home. He ate three cans of food (2 Fancy Feast, 1 A/D), some Temptations, and a huge bowl of water.
We are going to curl up and go to sleep.

Auntie Deb should be back home with her hubby and kitties, resting from the long flight.

Send lots of purrrs, grrrs an love to Casper's Mom's Daughterbean, who starts chemo to beat cancer today.

Wednesday

Charlie got us all up early to go to the vet.
Dr. Smith is going to clean him's toofies, chip him, trim his toenails and give hims a good checkup. He may haf ultrasound for his heart.
Keep purring for him, we's post when he gets home.

Sad Noos - Auntie Deb be flying home this afterrnoon. We's gonna miss hers so much.
But I know hers cats will be happy to see them's Mommy Deb.

Introducing

CHARLIE TAYLOR-SHERWOOD

Hi. I am a 14-year old pedigreed Devon Rexx with a colorful past.
Deb & ML rescued me from being put down a few days ago.
I have been anxious to meet everyone...
Deb & ML will let you know more about me later.
For now, I am residing quite happily in Auntie Deb's room with the Sherwood Bunch. Auntie Deb says that the room is now "Charlie & Deb's Room".

Toosday

Today we are going peach for Miss Peach who will have two surgeries.
Please keep her in your purrayers today.

Wait a minute, I know what's going on in Auntie Deb's room, it's........

(oopps, Mommie ML is calling me, I'll finish this sentence tomorrow. Heh heh heh.)

Monday

Update 10 AM: The vet wouldn’t perform surgery today, he said Tazz’s blood work wasn’t good. He told Margaret they could help Tazz to the Bridge whenever she was ready. Please send lots of purrs and grrrrs to Margaret, she is taking this very hard. I made a post on the PPP for you to leave comments, since Tazz doesn’t have a blog. ~KC

Today our blog is dedicated to Mom Robyn, Tazz and Sweet Praline & her Mommy Paula.
Mom Robyn and Tazz are haffing surjery this morning.
Sweet Praline is haffing a senior blood work up.
Mommy Paula hafs a post-surjery check up.
Purrs & Purrayers to all!


I'm trying to find out Auntie Deb's sekrit now, just like Sol did yesserday.
Hmmm, definitely somefing going on in there... Smokey

Easter Sunday

A FURRY HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY TO EFFURRYONE!!!

Monday, our blog will be going purple and pink in honor of Mom Robyn and Tazz. Both are having surgery on Monday morning.

Tuesday we will go peach for Miss Peach who will have two surgeries.


On Thursday, we will go blue for Casper's Daughter Bean who will begin fighting cancer with chemo on Thursday.

Hmmmm. Sol is outside Deb's door. Deb never closes her door, wonder what's up???

Wordless Wednesday

*** UPDATE 4 PM Central ***
Auntie Deb is home.
She haf a big lump on tha back of hers head from the fall, but she is feeling much better after flooids an blood (Auntie Deb is a vampire?).

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Auntie Deb is skeduled to be released from tha hospital at 1:30 PM Central.
We still don't know tha results of tha cat scan... but we do know tha transfushun helped.
Will keep you updated.

Iffen you wants to send Auntie Deb an E-Card, hers email is debrastaylor AT earthlink.net

Monday - Toosday

*** Update 10 PM Central***
Auntie Deb finally had tha "cat scan" but no results of any tests.
She called to say goodnight an say fanks to effurryone purring and purraying for hers.
Hopefully we'll be bringing hers home tomorrow.

*** Update 7 PM Central***
Auntie Deb jus had sumfing called a central line put in hers neck. They couldn't get to hers blood wifout it. Tha surjeon gotted hers blood an they is giffing her fluids and more blood. They's got to do a "cat scan" cause she hit hers head hard on tha floor.
Iffen you remember, Auntie Deb had several blood tranfooshuns during hers back surjery.
Any kitty who wants to telerport over and wait wif us is welcome.
As soon as I hear anyfing I will post it, promise! KC

I's made a post on Auntie Deb's bloggie so you can leaf hers a message. Hee hee!

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Sorry I hafn't posted all day long. Mommy ML, Daddy Charley an Auntie Deb all haffed appointments wif Dr. Bob. Daddy Charley haf a furry mild sinus infekshun, Mommy ML's Smokey Scissorhand bites are healing except hers finger is slightly inflamed.

Now Auntie Deb, that's another story... hers fainted at the docktor's office. They putted her in tha hospital an wouldn't let Mommy ML bring hers home. Please send lots of purrs and woofs, etc. to help Auntie Deb get well. Love & Purrs, KC

Smokey - Finally Friday

Here is Smokey, aka Smokey Scissorhands.
He had a checkup Wednesday, just to make sure he didn't hurt anything in the recent incident with the miniblind cord.
He checked out in purr-fect health, got all his shots, and weighs 7 pounds.