Today was my birthday

I would have been eleven years old. I came to the Rainbow Bridge last year on March. 21st.
I was an indoor/outdoor kind of guy. That's pretty good that I lived that long.
My humans still miss me. I was a very sweet happy guy.

A note from the Rainbow Bridges

Yesterday, my family didn't see me except for early in the morning. They didn't see me today, either, and the Mom and Dad went outside to look for me. They found me in a pasture next to our property - they figured I probably got hit by a car and made it that far away from the road. The Dad buried me this morning.

I'll miss my human family and my fur family, and I know they'll miss me.

Today I am Ten

I am a great hunter. The little mousies have started to come out of their hiding places under the snow. I like to catch them and eat them on my own little patio spot in the backyard. The family makes the dogs stay in while I am enjoying my mousie snacks.

Today I am 10 years old. I was born here. I have had several "incidents" requiring medical attention over the years.

A long time ago I got a bite at the base of my tail. It made my tail droopy. Usually my tail stands straight up, especially when I am happy. I think I got neutered when I went to the vet for my droopy tail.

Once I got a "snag" on my ear. That had to be cleaned up and I had to take medicine for a few days. Now my right ear has a notch in it.

Most recently, there was the "torn tummy" incident that required multiple stitches.

But I am doing great. Besides Tod, I am the oldest pet around here.
I am happy, healthy and handsome.
Did I mention I am a great hunter?

On the roof

Tonight, the Sister came outside to put the kittens in the garage. She gave me some yummy eggs, then went into the garage with the kittens. While she was in there, I climbed up on the slippery steel roof of the garage. I'm not sure how I was able to get up there, but I couldn't figure out how to get down.
When the Sister came out of the garage, she saw me sitting on the corner of the roof. I meowed at her to help me get down, but she couldn't figure out how to help. She couldn't reach me, so she got the Dad. He got a ladder, climbed up, and got me. I was happy that he got me down, and I went inside to relax by the stove. I got some popcorn, too.

Update

I am very sleepy. I am safe and sound on the big bed. I have a towel for a nest. It is so comfy. I will try to update you on my condition.
I really can't tell you what happened to me on Saturday night. The people wouldn't let me go outside ever again if they knew. I came in on Sunday morning just like nothing had happened. I found a cozy nap spot and slept most of the day. When I got up later the Mom and Sister noticed I had fur hanging down on my tummy. They checked me out and saw a hole. I only bled a little bit. No big deal. I was happy and purring and holding my tail up. I was fine, really.
But to the people I guess having a whole in my fur is a big deal. Our vet lady who makes house calls came on Monday morning.
They put me up on the kitchen table! I am not allowed up there but just the same that's where I was put. The Mom and Brother held me real tight. I did try to scratch and bite but I am a nice guy and didn't fuss much. The vet poked my back leg with a hurty needle then I got real sleepy. I don't remember what happened after that. But the Mom told me I had lots of stitches in a big 8 inch long tear on my tummy. The vet had to do 2 layers of stitches and she will have to come back to take some of them out in a few days. I will have a smiley face scar on my tummy.
They checked me over and didn't find any other wounds so they don't think I had been in a fight. They thought I had torn my skin and flesh *eww*. I did I great job doing that.
I got to be carried outside yesterday afternoon. That was nice in the sun. I stayed inside all night. Actually, I don't think they will let me out by myself for a few days. Like I said, I am sleeping on the big bed. The Sister and Mom gave me some medicine this morning. I was ok with that, today.
I am still very sleepy. Time for another catnap, a very long catnap.

I am groggy

I will give more details later when I feel better. The house call vet came and gave me a shot to make me sleep. I feel funny now and I am in a little crate.
I have had a tear on my tummy. The people were concerned I guess. I think I got sewn up or something.
More later when I figure out what is going on and I am alert.

That's better!

My diary's working now, and I was able to delete 3 of the 4 duplicate entries I made yesterday. MOL! Now my page is looking better!
Until later,
Lewis

Sorry about that

My diary's being kinda strange. I didn't mean to post that last message 3 times. MOL. I can't delete them right now either, so that's why it's looking a little repetitive.

My nighttime routine

It's been kinda cold outside lately, so I've been staying inside quite a bit. I like staying in at nighttime. I have a little routine for when my family goes to bed.
First, Eggy Bro (the boy) goes to bed. I go into his room, jump on his bed, and say goodnight to him.
A little while later, Eggy (the girl) goes to bed. I jump on her bed, and she and Eggy Mom pet me. I purr, knead, drool, and squinge my eyes because I'm so happy!
I have a little song I like to sing. Here it is!

If you're happy and you know it, then you purr! (Purr, purr)
If you're happy and you know it, then you purr! (Purr, purr)
If you're happy and you know it,
Then your purr will surely show it.
If you're happy and you know it, then you purr! (Purr, purr)

I like singing it a few times, using "knead", "squinge", and "drool" instead of "purr".

Well, that's all for now! I'll talk to all you Catsters later!
Lewis