Rainbow Bridge – Sandra MacGregor

Adjusting to Life Without Biltong

August 14, 2015/4 Comments/in Hairballs and Hissy Fits/by Amarula

AMARULA: Well, as you know, Biltong recently passed away. Though I had my issues with the little guy, I must admit that his presence is sorely missed. Normally, I have been able to get over feeling blue by indulging in escapist TV or books. Presently, I’m reading the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon (a favorite of mine despite the serious lack of feline leads). But even reading can’t seem help me shake off my melancholy.

I can’t seem to muster the energy for play time either.

I just spend all day staring up at the ceiling and pondering the meaning of life.

ZULU: For once, Amarula and I are on the same page. I am desperately lonely without my best friend Biltong. I hate sleeping alone.

I just want to hide from the world

Even sunbeams have lots their warmth!

For a glorious second I thought I spotted Biltong. The creature had the same open, friendly demeanor and surplus of drool as Little B’, but alas it was only a baby human.

Amarula and I even find ourselves reluctantly spending time together just cause we are so discombobulated! Sigh! We all miss you Biltong!

RIP Biltong the Cat, Very loved and Dearly Missed

July 26, 2015/14 Comments/in Hairballs and Hissy Fits/by Amarula

ZULU and AMARULA: We are overwrought to announce that Biltong passed away a few days ago from kidney disease. The sadness seems unbearable. It is as though someone has taken away all of our sunshine.

He was only three years old. Mom is heartsick. She used to love when he would “help” her work at the computer.

ZULU and AMARULA: There are a million reasons we all loved him but here are just a few:

ZULU: He was the best cuddler and hugger in the world!

ZULU: I will miss the way he used to love eating while warming his bum by the vent. It took so little to make Little B happy.

ZULU: All he needed to be content was his favorite toy, a sunbeam and a warm cuddle.

ZULU: He was so brave! He never gave up on trying to make AMARULA love him (AMARULA: It worked cause I finally came around and did –begrudgingly–love him)

ZULU: And he was obsessed with packing peanuts!

ZULU: He was always ready to laugh (especially if it was at Amarula!)

ZULU: I always admired his ability to sleep virtually anywhere and in any position!

ZULU: I will miss washing him, too!

ZULU: He was my big brother and he always took care of me. He is irreplaceable

ZULU: I love you Biltong!

AMARULA: Though I like to tease the little bugger. I will also miss him terribly. I will even miss his hug attacks.

AMARULA: What do you say if just this once Zulu, I let you cuddle with me.

We can find some solace in knowing that the little imp has gone to be reunited with Charlie the basset hound and all of Mom’s beloved pets who have gone to the rainbow bridge.

The house (and litter box) will be so empty without you Biltong. Be well little guy. Bless you.

Biltong is Sick

July 19, 2015/4 Comments/in Hairballs and Hissy Fits/by Amarula

AMARULA: I know I joke a lot about the kittens, but I kinda like those dolts (after all who would I laugh at if I didn’t have those two to make fun of) and I was sad when the Human told me that Biltong (aka Billy) has been hospitalized for kidney disease.

Poor guy:

Apparently something called his Urea and Creatine were through the roof! And he has just only turned three years old! The Human is very sad and worried. I hope the hospitalization works to make him a little better and buy him some time.

ZULU: “Do you think Biltong is going to be OK Amarula?”
AMARULA: “I sure hope so Zulu. ”

ZULU: “Can I sit beside you and look out the window while we wait for him and mom (aka the Human) to come back from the animal hospital?”
AMARULA: “Alright. Just this once I promise not to push you off.”

Biltong has Feline Kidney Disease

April 25, 2015/4 Comments/in Hairballs and Hissy Fits/by Amarula

BILTONG: Mom noticed that I was drinking a lot of water recently so she took me to the vet to get a check-up and it turns out I have kidney disease. I am only three years old! Mom is very sad and finds it hard to talk about cause the doctor said it was already very advanced and I must have been born with very bad kidneys. So I am sleeping a lot now and mom is giving me subcutaneous fluids every two days.

I don’t like the fluids at all and find it hard to stay still so mom can’t get a photo of me but she did take a photo of how funny I look after I get the fluids. Mom says they make me look very muscular and chesty!

Even though I am not feeling at my best I still find the energy to chase balls with my brother Zulu:

Even Amarula is feeling sorry for me and is letting me hang out with her!

So send out positive vibes everyone!

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