tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post5943532281459842571..comments2023-09-06T03:08:57.094-07:00Comments on House of Carnivores: Adopting a Special-Needs PetHouse of Carnivoreshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02860492929556303670noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-74148789583828349712011-01-26T10:05:06.614-08:002011-01-26T10:05:06.614-08:00I had a cat who lived to be about 18, and for the ...I had a cat who lived to be about 18, and for the last five years of her life she needed daily thyroid medication. It's funny though, until I read this post I never thought of her as a "special needs" pet. She needed meds and I gave them, it was just part of her care. Would I have taken that on if looking to adopt a cat? I don't know, but I would hope that I wouldn't reject a pet just because they needed a little extra care. They DO deserve a chance for a happy life just like every animal. Thanks for this thoughtful post.Canidae Pet Blog Editorhttp://www.canidaepetfood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-73571931518349936092011-01-23T23:29:23.704-08:002011-01-23T23:29:23.704-08:00Excellent post! I can agree with everything you s...Excellent post! I can agree with everything you said. If someone had told me about Brut's aggressiveness and the hell I was going to go through before I got him, I would have back out of the deal right there. Now because of him, I have a desire to work with these misunderstood animals someday. It has given us a deeper bond and a completely different perspective that I wouldn't have if he wasn't in my life. <br /><br />Thank you for your thoughts. I always appreciate your post.24 Paws of Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06574070591449171093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-61559863832186073012011-01-23T21:15:24.564-08:002011-01-23T21:15:24.564-08:00This is an awesome post. I was adopted! I was 6 wh...This is an awesome post. I was adopted! I was 6 when my hooman friends came to meet me. They brought me home, and now I am thir-teen. :) Luv is vurry, vurry good for u. :)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712710601861189554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-50462724209756609942011-01-23T18:57:40.596-08:002011-01-23T18:57:40.596-08:00Great post and we couldn't agree more! All of ...Great post and we couldn't agree more! All of our cats have been special needs, usually because of temperament. We also occasionally do hospice foster care for terminally ill shelter cats, which is kind of similar and so important!<br /><br />Your pal, PipThe Daily Pip https://www.blogger.com/profile/17071013559078816245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-12546551795618516282011-01-23T12:33:59.151-08:002011-01-23T12:33:59.151-08:00"The Boys" and I are glad we stopped by ..."The Boys" and I are glad we stopped by today. What a great "PSA" for special needs furrbies!<br /><br />Actually, we've had "special needs" kitties now for many years, getting our first one when she was a kitten. Only we didn't know she was considered "special needs"! To us, she was just deaf and also had epileptic seizures. So, we gave her Valium and diazepam pills (one each, twice a day) until she died about 19 years later! Never gave a thought to not doing it.<br /><br />Now we have four kitties, three of which have something or other that needs attention: Bowie, in particular, has asthma. We give him prescription Advair puffs once a day and Pro-Air puffs at least once a day, and he gets a shot when his ability to breathe is really bad. We've also learned that he now has a mass in his tummy. The four of them are in the 12-13 age bracket.<br /><br />We're glad to know there are those who read and post here (and who take in special needs furrbies) have really big hearts who can take in a special needs kitty from the shelters. Those darling little kitties get put there through no fault of their own.<br /><br />Lucky Charlotte! She's sitting there so pretty in that photo."The Boys" and Karenhttp://www.konceptuality.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-42955991862065609342011-01-23T12:04:29.281-08:002011-01-23T12:04:29.281-08:00Yep! Our first Greyhound had epilepsy. We had to...Yep! Our first Greyhound had epilepsy. We had to give her a pill twice a day and have bloodwork done once a year, but it really was no work at all. If another dog happened into our lives who was special needs, we wouldn't hesitate.houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-9879912463172684212011-01-23T12:00:56.689-08:002011-01-23T12:00:56.689-08:00We just recently discovered your blog and really e...We just recently discovered your blog and really enjoy it. Momma thinks today's post is wonderful. We have "met" so many fantastic caring folks through the blogosphere who have turned "special needs" cats into just simply "special" cats. Our brofur One-Eyed Jack is just that, but he still is the head guy around here.<br /><br />Love from the Califurrrrrnia5<br />Petey, Jack, Spunky, Tabitha & Madison LaRue (and Momma Pam too, of course!)pbgmomof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/18088084852388837362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-51081048118867316492011-01-23T11:45:41.217-08:002011-01-23T11:45:41.217-08:00That is a good post! EVERY animal needs and deserv...That is a good post! EVERY animal needs and deserves a home. Needing special medicine shouldn't mean also having to be euthanized, or having to live in a shelter forever!Trixie, Lily, and Sammy-Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480768918837568036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-10748848409780118822011-01-23T10:38:10.174-08:002011-01-23T10:38:10.174-08:00Paige says that until all of my special needs prob...Paige says that until all of my special needs problems are solved, she can't afford to help another. However, Paige is always volenteering and trying to help out because the pets with special needs usually have the softest, biggest hearts!!<br /><br />Wuv, SimbaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-27866609861610836102011-01-23T10:33:32.823-08:002011-01-23T10:33:32.823-08:00Nice post and good comments.
Love and licks to al...Nice post and good comments.<br /><br />Love and licks to all the folks who give these pets another chance. I know that like you they are rewarded by a pet who teaches them valuable life lessons.<br /><br />It's very much a two-way street. You get what you give in this world.<br /><br />Love and licks WinnieElaine Pritchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080539206900278289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-86892670978248741982011-01-23T10:28:38.146-08:002011-01-23T10:28:38.146-08:00You're right about that. Even adopting a healt...You're right about that. Even adopting a healthy pet means you have to make time for it, feed it, take it out or clean after it, education, exercise... All that takes time. I know I was stressed out at first, having a small pup, trying to house break it and also trying to cure the mystery ailments she got. I admit, I almost gave up. But now I am really glad I didn't.<br><br />It's easy to be lazy and comfortable, but people have the time and resources, indeed, why not choose to adopt the pet that needs a little extra care?Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-50652689329520502562011-01-23T09:31:31.676-08:002011-01-23T09:31:31.676-08:00I cannot imagine just getting rid of one of our ca...I cannot imagine just getting rid of one of our cats, just because they were aging and being affected by conditions that come with age. I find it incredibly sad and infuriating that some people see no problem with doing this. It's always good to know that there are people who are willing to take on these "oldsters" and give them a nice soft place to land for their twilight years.House of Carnivoreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860492929556303670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-37596590805572718542011-01-23T09:05:03.641-08:002011-01-23T09:05:03.641-08:00We agree with Cat! As our furkids age, they do ha...We agree with Cat! As our furkids age, they do have problems...just like people do.<br />We've had a Deaf Cat, a CRF Cat, a diabetic Cat, and just plain old rickety Cats. They've all been dolls, and well worth the extra care. As for adopting older kitties, I think it's the way to go!Katnip Loungehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276522333751867680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2295314400335672773.post-57363236931205344622011-01-23T08:54:28.436-08:002011-01-23T08:54:28.436-08:00I'd like to point out also that basically ever...I'd like to point out also that basically every cat who is elderly develops "needs" that have to be addressed. My Molly lived to nineteen and she had numerous health issues that arose from age; hyperthyroid, kidney failure and arthritis to name a few. People forget that cats do not remain young and frisky forever and they are a lifelong commitment!<br /><br />Additionally, sometimes a cat who is labeled "special needs" is pretty much the same as any other cat. My Casper is deaf and so technically a special needs cat, but other thank having an unusual meow and the fact that we can leave the room without him noticing, he is just like any other cat! In fact he is most gentle cat that I have ever met. Its sad to think that someone might miss out on a beautiful relationship with a really great cat because they were afraid things would be tough. Deaf, ill, blind, or elderly all cats have something wonderful to offer us but as you say lifestyle, responsibility and level of work must all be seriously examined before committing to any animal!Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11181077409755543212noreply@blogger.com