Brindle is back!

[tenaya]

I have never been so happy to admit I was wrong!

Brindle just showed up. He's sore, he's missing some claws in his back feet and his face is scratched up. I thought I was seeing a ghost, but he's real and alive and we are so happy. He's obviously emotionally traumatized and was in hiding for two days. He's glad to be home but he just wants to be left alone for now.

I am at a loss to explain all the blood on the driveway. I would go into detail but you all know how I feel about such things.

We picked up Reggie's cedar box today and me and the tech behind the counter were both sniffling. I've been so miserable but getting Brindle back has been the best tonic, for both Mom and myself.

I apologize for my earlier post. Your words of comfort to me were incredibly comforting. I deeply appreciated all the concern and I thankful to have such friends as yourselves. I'm terribly embarrassed about this but that's a small price to pay if I can have at least one of my kitties back.

Thank you all, and again, I'm so sorry to have upset everyone. Thank you very much for all the support. It wasn't wasted because I truly needed it over the last two days. You are all the best.

Comments

OMG!

[greyart.livejournal.com]

This is so great! Congratulations! I had a cat that I thought was gone forever show up 3 months later. It was like a miracle and I was giddy with joy. I'm so happy for you.

Re: OMG!

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Yes! You know exactly how I feel. And "oh my god" was the only thing I could say for about five minutes, amidst all the crying. I'm so, so grateful.

[kittyfisher.livejournal.com]

Honey, there is no need to aplogise - I'm just over the moon for you that at least one of your kits has come home...

And besides, for me, Reg will live forever.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Kitty.

I remember Vester being insistent about getting your attention, but I can't remember what Reggie did around you. He was such a show off years ago and frequently got crushes on my friends. Is that what he did for you?

I've also got a stack of Without a Trace I mean to send to you, hopefully tomorrow.

[kittyfisher.livejournal.com]

**big** crush. I loved Vester (who couldn't) but Reggie just was King (and he knew it, the scamp) and so glorious. I have a photo on the wall here (in a montage) of you and your mom petting Reggie. It always makes me happy.

XxxxxxxxxxxxxxKitty

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

One of these days I'll have to get over there and take a look at that photo. :)

Reggie was something else when he was young. So confident, so into everything. I'm glad you got to see him.

I still remember Vester trying hard to get onto your lap and being all grouchy because you were being dense (except you weren't dense at all, you just didn't want a bunch of allergy symptoms.) Yeah, that cat's rule the roost here.

I just found a bunch of Without a Trace dvds that were from the start of this season. I'd put them in an envelope and apparently forgot to send it! I'm sorry about that. Oops.

[gillyp.livejournal.com]

Oh God...! ::hugs you hard::

I am sooo HAPPY for you!

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Thank you! There was much hugging here last night. :)

Poor little guy was hugged until he put his soft paw on my face and said, "that's enough for now."

[xochiquetzl]

Brindle kicked that coyote's ass!

Don't apologize! I'm so glad you got Brindle back. {{{{{hugs}}}}}

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

I don't know what happened. I found even more blood on top of the trash cans and deep scratch marks. I'm just so glad to have him back.

And There Was Much Rejoicing!

[(Anonymous)]

Oh, my dear, words can not express how happy I am for you and mom with Brindle's return! The little B, giving you such a scare. ;)

But all is well...and much hugging ensued!

WebmistressB
XOXOXOXOXOX

Re: And There Was Much Rejoicing!

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Much hugging and crying and more hugging. :)

[leviathanmuse.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful! Glad to hear that kitty is safely home, even if he's a bit skittish right now. Having grown up with an unneutered tom who was always in fights, I understand why he wants to go hide at the moment. However, when he feels better, he'll be ready for all the hugs you're saving up right now.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

He won't leave my bed. He's doing the "I'm not leaving here til I feel better" bit. Which means we will have to cater to his every whim and give in to our desire to mother him into good health. Sounds like a win/win for everyone involved.

[leviathanmuse.livejournal.com]

Awww! Snuggle kitty!

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Ummm, what is your icon doing?

[leviathanmuse.livejournal.com]

It's a yeti jumping up and down from a really old game.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

And the yeti is eating a skier? You were *really* fond of that game, I take it? *g*

[leviathanmuse.livejournal.com]

Yeah, it is. The game always ended with the yeti eating the skier. It was a rather silly thing.

[brenantrim.livejournal.com]

I'm so glad Brindle made it back to you!! I'm sorry for the stress and anxiety you're going through, though. I'm sorry about Reg, too.
(((((((hugs)))))))

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Reg's little cedar box is right next to me. They put fake rose petals in there with him. I'm so emotional right now from all this. I miss Reg so much but I'm so happy to have Brindle back. I'm so glad that I don't have to be back at work til Sunday night. Thank you for the hug. :)

[rosawestphalen.livejournal.com]

Hurray! Welcome home, weary kitty-traveler. I am happy for you and your returned wayward Brindle.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Rosa. The weary kitty-traveler was tummy up a couple of hours ago making lazy air biscuits as he was being adored by his two mommies. :)

[gategrrl.livejournal.com]

You know what? Don't feel bad about jumping to conclusions. You couldn't have known, and your kitty wasn't home when you thought he would be.

I'm just glad you have him home, and that he was able to come home! Don't worry about it. It's great news. I hope he recovers fully. And you, too. I'd be worried sick too, if my mutt disappeared for a couple of days.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Thanks. He's still on my bed, determined to sleep until he's up to taking on the world again. Until then we get to mother him to our hearts desire. I appreciate everyone's understanding on this.

[moonchildetoo.livejournal.com]

Oh honey, don't be embarrassed - we're thrilled for you! I went through something similar when I thought Brat had died in my apartment fire, and he was found alive a week later. I'm just so glad you've got him! {{HUGS}}

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

It was worth my embarrassment to be able to tell everyone the good news. Thanks!

Was that apt fire in the place you had down near the 22/5/57? Wasn't that up on the 2nd or 3rd floor?

[moonchildetoo.livejournal.com]

Yes, I was on the second floor. My apt burned last, so I had to stand there and watch it, and when I asked the firement to rescue Brat they said no. That was not one of my better times! And then I had an ex-roommate, who was not an animal lover, call me and say "well now that the cat is dead, you can live in any apartment you want to." Don't you just love it???

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

A friend at work had an amazing cat she worshiped. Bobo died a year ago and I was shocked at how callous some people were about it. "He's just a cat" and making dead cat jokes. She was in grief and they should have respected that even if they didn't understand. Not surprisingly, it was the more vigorous evangelists who had this attitude. I've been very careful about who I've told that Reg is gone because I'm afraid I'd lose it if someone coped that attitude with me.

I'm very sorry your ex-roommate was such an asshole. And very happy that Brat survived. I'm pretty surprised the fireman didn't rescue Brat, especially since there seemed to be some time to do something.

[moonchildetoo.livejournal.com]

When I first knew Wheelz was terminal, but before I had him put to sleep, I had one woman at work who I'd thought was a friend tell me I was a horrible, selfish person for not euthanizing him immediately. Clearly she was of the cat=sick, cat=kill mentality. I've never forgiven her.

The firemen said the building was too dangerous to walk on the second floor, they were afraid it would collapse. It sure didn't look that way to me. Not only that, things were able to be retrieved from the upper floors later, so it was a crock. They just didn't want to bother to rescue him.

[khek.livejournal.com]

Sue, that's great! I'm sorry he's all banged up, but he's back, and that's what counts!

Feed him lots and give him love and don't let him out for awhile. I hope he stays close to home now.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Absolutely.

He went to bed with me, and when it had been more than 12 hours since his last meal, we brought him breakfast in bed. He wolfed down a whole can, burped, made a few air biscuits and settled back for another long snooze. I doubt he'll want to go out again for a few days, and we'll try harder to make him stay in, or at least to get him in before we go to bed.

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

Oh, don't apologize! This is such awesome news. You couldn't have known that Brindle would show up later, but on your behalf, I'm really, really happy. :-)

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

Um... I meant it was awesome news that he was back, of course. *g*

{{{hugs}}}

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

I just don't want people to wonder if I'm was being a drama queen. That happens sometimes and people get suspicious they are being used to give someone attention.

I was glad to be able to give out good news after all that unhappiness. And it is awesome news. It has made us so happy to be able to hold him once again. Those little guys can really steal your heart. Thank you for being happy for us. :)

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

It really made my whole night, so I'm glad you shared.

I always like it when people share whatever they're comfortable with--good or bad. The drama queen thing never occurred to me in your case because it's just not your style, but I have seen that before, and, yeah, sometimes I really hesitate to talk about things for that reason, but then I realize...when I really needed a little support from some friendly voices (nothing major--just an "I'm sorry" or "I've been through that, too" would have been nice), I was too afraid to ask for it, so I'm the one who lost out. *g*

I'm always glad when others do.

[tenaya.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I feel less uneasy about it now.

It's strange because I totally expect my flist to write about what upsets them, or what brings them joy, or perplexes them...or to let us know what really cool tv show has premiered. *g*

Actually, it probably has a lot to do with personalities and upbring. I've never wanted to be the center of attention and when I suddenly realize everyone in the room is looking at me, I shut up fast. *g*

Yeah, a little support is a beautiful thing.

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

I've never wanted to be the center of attention and when I suddenly realize everyone in the room is looking at me, I shut up fast. *g*

I'm the exact same way.

I always expect people to write about what's up with them, too--if they want. Some people prefer to write only about fandom stuff, and that's okay, too. That's one of the cool things about LJ. *g* But yeah, I do have a problem with talking about things or, if I do, saying what I really feel. *g*

I first got an LJ to read stories and see what it was all about, but also because I wanted to write about whatever I wanted to write about. I did that anyway even without an LJ, and I thought this would be a fun way to do that, but I remember when the first person friended me back and then actually commented, I almost freaked a bit, because I really wasn't expecting anyone to pay attention--not to me anyway. *g*