Goodbye Sweet Baron, and THANK YOU!

Hey- this is the Baron's owner.

At about 5:15 pm, I carried my sweet Baron out to the car and let him sit in the front seat, totally free of his pet carrier. I rolled down the windows and he sniffed the air the whole 30 minute ride to the vet's office. He seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.

It was difficult to say goodbye, but as I stood in the little room at the vet's office, shamelessly weeping, I stopped telling him goodbye and started thanking him for always being there for me, and for just everything.

Today at about 6pm, the Baron departed this world.

Thank You so much Baron von Stinkerton, for always being there for me, and for reminding me that no matter how down and out things may seem, there is always something to be happy about. Thank you, my sweet kitty cat, and may you rest in peace.

Parting is such sweet sorrow

Well everyone, this is my final blog post. I'm not doing too well here. I might not make it through the night, but I am trying to hold on for a bit longer. I'm just so very tired. My owner said she's gonna take me to the vet tomorrow, and make sure I am comfortable. But she also told me that if I need to, I can just let go before then. She told me she loves me and that I'm the best kitty cat ever and that I made her happy. She's not happy too often, so it was nice to see her smile when she said that. No sarcasm, no tears, just sincerity. And I think I know exactly what she feels.

It's difficult for me to find the right words. I'm tempted to just say, "Mraaaahhwwwh" or something like that and just leave it at that, but it doesn't seem fitting.

I've had a great life. I've been happy and well cared for. And that's all I ever really wanted.

Well, I wish I could think of something clever to say. I told my owner to think of something clever later, and then update this blog entry and pretend it was me who said it. She said she'd do her best. She's funny like that.

With that, I bid you all adieu. Ha! I guess I learned that word from my owner reading to me late at night.

Goodnight, all my kitty friends and their wonderful owners. Goodnight, catster.

And goodnight to my owner, whom I love very much. Don't miss me too much. Always think happy thoughts when you think of me, and you'll be fine.

Love Always,
Baron von Stinkerton

lazy days of summer

Well I slept most of the weekend away. I sure don't feel well. But it was super cool that I got Diary of the Day again! I love being the center of attention. I'm really tired, so that's all I have to say, thanks Catster!!!

The Most Exciting Day EVER!

Well I was feeling MUCH better this morning. That cortisone shot must've finally kicked in. My owner fed me some chicken scraps. Mmm... that was good. I couldn't eat a whole lot of it, but what I did manage to eat was quite tasty.

When she got home from work, she gave me a few more scraps- this time from a lovely chicken pot pie. Mmm... pie! Then it looked like it was gonna rain, so she took me outside to sit around before it got nasty outside... which actually, it never did.

So she was writing something in some book of hers, some important paper she has to write, she told me. Then I saw it! I've been so hungry, and lo and behold, sitting right in front of me was a bunny! Quickly, I chomped down on its neck and clamped my jaw down. It let out a scream, but that only made me bite harder.

Finally I felt it stop moving, so I released my hold on it. My owner tried to pick me up and get me away from it, but I quickly snatched my kill in my teeth again. The way she was squealing and carrying on, you'd think I murdered someone... oh... right.

So I had myself a bit of a feast. I'll have to spare you the details because my owner is looking over my shoulder as I type this, and she keeps squealing like before. Sheesh. What a girl!

Anyway, it was very exciting, and for the first time in months, I really felt like myself again. My owner says she isn't speaking with me right now, but that I shouldn't worry about it because she'll have forgiven me by tomorrow morning. And I'm just thinking, "Ha, whatever! It's nice to have her not hovering over me every five minutes!"

Well, I'm a bit tired now. All that excitement. And a belly full of bunny brains... oh sheesh... my owner just squealed again. Humans, I swear... so silly!

tripping out, on the outs

Well I had my vet appointment yesterday. It wasn't so bad. I got weighed again- 10 pounds!!! And that sucks because before I got sick, I was so close to my goal weight of 20. Beefcake! Oh well, not gonna happen now.

I got two shots and they hurt a lot, but my owner was super nice and petted me a lot. Then she let me hang outside some more.

I've been missing the litter box a lot more lately. I peed all over the floor twice today. But my owner just sighed, told me it was okay, and cleaned up the mess.

My owner gave me some of my medication, but I couldn't keep it down. She petted me and told me it was okay while I was hacking it back up.

Eating is still difficult. I had some yummy chicken earlier. That made me feel a little better. But the best part of the day was getting to go outside and lounge in the clover. The warm summer breeze blowing all sorts of interesting smells my way. It was perfect. Til I had to go back inside. Then I got cranky again. And "accidentally" missed the litter pan. Ha!

Outside is nice!

Well I wasn't feeling too well this morning. Kinda groggy. I slept all day while my owner was at work.

When she got home, she petted me a bunch and asked me how I was doing. I guess I must have answered wrong, because the next thing I knew, she was on the phone with the vet. She had to wait around forever for him to call back, and she seemed pretty nervous about it.

But when the vet called back, I was like, "Wait a second, I don't wanna go to the vet!" So I started eating my food. But she didn't fall for it. So now I have to go back tomorrow and get another shot! Noooooooo!

But then my owner made a sammich and let me have some turkey. It was sooooo good! I gobbled it up like a little piggy, and felt a lot better. Meow!

Then later, she scooped me up in her arms and started carrying me towards the front door. I cried in protest, but then realized I was going outside and I wasn't in my pet carrier, er, cage of doom! She sat me down in the yard and I wandered all around, munching on grass and sniffing the warm summer air. It was fantastic!

My owner ran inside and grabbed her camera and started taking photos of me, so expect her to post those soon. I'd do it myself, but I can't figure out how to import them onto the computer.

Well I cannot wait to go back outside and explore stuff! It'll be so much fun! She promised me she'll take me out every day so long as the weather is nice! Ahhhhh, the great outdoors!

The Baron and the Knights of the Round Table

Well I have had a terribly dull weekend. I haven't been very hungry. On Friday, I barfed up all my meds. My owner just sat there with me and stroked my fur, telling me it was okay. I felt a little better, but not much.

I don't feel like taking my meds anymore. I told my owner, and she said she'd call the veterinarian to discuss it. But until then, I still have to take them.

I just don't have much energy right now. Not even to update my diary. I'm gonna go sleep under the bed for a bit. Hopefully, my owner will pick me up later and sit me on the bed and read to me, petting my fur the whole time. We're reading about King Arthur and stuff, which is my favorite!

Good night.

sleepish with a touch of non-hungry

Hey!

Last night I got bedtime stories!!! I got some crappy poem called "The Lady of Shalott" by Alfred Lord Tennyson. I pretty much yawned my way through that one, just staring out the open window. But then I got to hear a chapter from the new Harry Potter book. That was pretty cool, but I got very sleepy and drifted off. So I get to hear some more of that tonight, as well as a few pages from a pirate story. Yay!

I'm not very hungry today. All I care about is sleeping under the bed. Ugh. Why is it so hot outside? Even I can barely stand it, and I'm a very tolerant kitty cat.

Ah well. That's about all right now. Maybe I'll feel hungry later. Maybe after my medication. We'll see.

Laters!

~The Baron

Hoist the Jolly Roger

Well I've been feeling pretty low all week. Not really hungry or active at all. But I discovered I can fit under the bed now! It's pretty exciting. Caves are nice!

So my owner looks all over for me and says, "Here kitter cat, c'mere." But I just keep hiding til she finds me. It's more fun that way. Although sometimes it's more fun to come popping out of someplace and scaring her. I should do that more often.

Anyway, it's sooooo hot outside that she told me she had to keep the windows shut today. She apologized and everything, but it was annoying. Maybe she'll open at least one window tonight since it tends to cool off enough at night. And then we can read a book together and listen to the wind rustle leaves. She said she's gonna go to the library tomorrow and find us a nice pirate book to read. I can't wait!

I can see it now: Baron von Stinkerton: the swashbuckling pirate kitty! My owner will be the first person I make walk the plank. It'll be awesome!

If the Who can write a rock opera, Baron von Stinkerton can sail the seven seas and swashbuckle with the best of 'em! Arrrrr! I don't even know what that means, but that's what my owner told me today and I think it sounds kinda cool. Still have trouble with my "Arrrrs!" though. They keep coming out like, "Meeearrrrr!"

Still feeling okay here!

Mrarw!

I've been feeling pretty okay for the past week. I'm kinda getting annoyed with taking my medicine, but it does make me feel better. And I can eat again, which is nice! Because I loooooove eating!

My owner now feeds me wet food twice a day like she used to before I started gaining all that weight.

She left me alone for awhile this weekend, and that was annoying, but she's spending the next few days home with me. She said we're gonna clean the apartment, but she's soooo lazy. I think she spent more time sleeping today than I did! And that's saying a lot. Meow!!!

Well, I don't really have much else to report. I just thought it would be a good idea to check in more frequently because I know people are worried about me. But right now everything is pretty okay. I'm happy and getting lots of attention. And that's what's really important to me anyway.

Love and mooches smooches,
the Baron.
PS- my owner has read the new Harry Potter book and she says that the half-blood prince is ----------. Haha! Just kidding. I'm just a cat and even I know how lame spoilers are. :p