Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Benji, One Year Later – Still Soaring!
“Benji, you’re so inspirational!”
“Why do you say that, Sue?”
“The way you adjusted this past year. Actually – more than adjusted. You embraced your new life with gusto!”
“Just living my best cat life, Sue.”
“The accommodations help. First the steps,
then the window seat. All appreciated.”
“Glad to hear it, Benji.”
“Even more, I’m glad you let me go outside. I was worried when you kept me in so long.”
“It was a hard decision, Benji, but we knew you wouldn’t thrive without the outdoors. You’re part wild, you know.”
“Who me?”
“Uh-huh. And we didn’t know you’d be able to run so fast with only three legs!”
“I do what I can, Sue.”
“Mostly, I wondered whether you’d be happy as a tripawed; now I know I needn’t haven’t worried.”
“No question about it, Sue. In my dreams, I still soar!”
“Just like before.”
“Indeed, you do, Benji.”
~ Susanne
P.S. A year ago this happened and we had to make a decision for Benji – lose his leg or lose his life – we chose life. We’re glad we did.
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The best decision for sure. Happy anniversary on your first year, Benji!
Yes, thank you! 🙂
What a happy development to a story that started sadly. Purrs.
Yes. I’m very thankful that Benji has adapted so well to being a tripawed!
Benji has done so well. I love his spirit.
Thank you! I’m grateful that he is still a happy, well adjusted kitty!
Yay Benji!! ❤️😊
😺😺
Glad he is doing so well.
Thank you! Me too. 😻
Wow great decision!
We’re happy Benji adjusted so well. 😺 We didn’t want to lose him.
A tear already! I am humbled by how well cats and dogs cope with losing a limb. I have even seen videos of pets that lost both front legs and are still able to cope and stay cheerful. Well done to Benji!
Best wishes, Pete.
**A year* not tear! Typo. 😊
Yes, it’s already been a year! We couldn’t be happier with how well he has done! He’s still an energetic, sweet and happy cat! 😺😸
It’s so very obvious you made the right decision for Benji – such a happy cat 😺
Yes, I’m so glad we did! And so is he! 😻
I love the steps! I can see Catorze needing something like that when his creaky old bones find it too hard to jump onto the bed.
Thank you! The steps work great for Benji getting to his perch. I also have steps for our bed and Benji and Tiger (who is 17) both use and appreciate them!
I can’t believe a whole year has gone by! Benji, you’re so cute!🥰🐱🐼
Thank you! 😺😸
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great photos!
Thank you!