22 July 2012

Cinders' Fighting On

Now totally blind, Cinders had to be confined to the dry toilet.

She walks along the walls and into her water and food bowls. EJ had to clean up regularly.

Cinders forgets to eat as well and had to be gently reminded by putting the food directly under her nose.

Pictures below were taken a month earlier.

Relaxing under the ceiling fan.

Soaking in the single beam of scorching morning sun after dragging all her toys out from the basket.

Resting after playing and scattering her playthings. (EJ has picked them up.)

64 comments:

magiceye said...

Heya Cinders!! Heres hoping you get well real sooooon... love ya!


Woof woof
from Bozo
Pets forever

Shail said...

Cinders, get well soon. I love your pictures!

Old Kitty said...

Awwww beautiful sweet and amazing Cinders! Me and Charlie send you gentle hugs and lots of purrs. You're adorable and soon you will get used to everything because you see with your heart and know that you are so loved. Take care
x

Amin said...

Hello! Wonderful photos!

We love LUNA said...

Dear Cinders, I'm always thinking of you and sending you love and good energies!
purrs and love
Luna - WE LOVE LUNA

Ashkarya said...

Awwww...Cinders!

Fuzzy Tales said...

Poor Cinders. We hope you still have quality of life, sweetie, because that's what counts. The life in your days, not the days in your life. :-)

Lots of purrs from us.

Brian's Home Blog said...

We are all sending you tons of purrs and prayers dear sweet Cinders.

Sylvia K said...

Sending you lots of sniffs and licks and good thoughts, Cinders! I agree with Fuzzy Tales - the life in your days and not the days in your life is what's important!!

Sam Schnauzer

Gattina said...

Poor cinders, she must have lost her smell ability too, otherwise she wouldn't walk in the food. As long as she eats well and has no other troubles, she will probably get used to her blindness.

ZOOLATRY said...

Sweet Cinders ~ we send gentle purrs and a soft hug your way.

Katnip Lounge said...

Purrs for Cinders, getting old sure ain't easy.

Jans Funny Farm said...

Sending lots of purrs and pawhugs for Cinder!

Mickey's Musings said...

Dear Cinders, we send you purrs and hope you can adjust to your new condition.
Purrs Tillie and Georgia,
Tiger,Treasure,JJ and Julie

Marg said...

Sending tons and tons of purrs and prayers to you Cinders. It is not fun getting older. We hope you can hang in there a little longer. You sure have a great Mom to help you.

The Florida Furkids said...

Purrs and prayers to you sweet Cinders.

The Florida Furkids and Lexi

Oui Oui said...

We are purring for you, Cinders, and hope you are feeling better soon.

nurul said...

cinders so cute. she will get use to it soon. don't worry ej, take care!

Sweepy said...

Woof! Sniff, sniff!
HAng on dear Cinders!
Keeper is sending healing pain-free lights you and EJ's way!

Kay L. Davies said...

Oh, EJ, poor little Cinders!
I've been thinking about blindness a lot this month because one of my dearest friends has unexpectedly gone blind, first in one eye, and then in the other. She loved photography, sewing her own clothes, and quilting, as well as reading.
Please give dear Cinders a hug from me. I'm sending a cyber-hug to you, too, EJ.
Warmest thoughts,
K

KC and the Giggleman Kitties said...

Sweet Cinders, we's all sending lots of purrs and purrayers fur you.
Love,
KC

Laura and Taffeta Rose said...

We stopped by to leave purrs for sweet Cinders. Getting old sucks!
Purrs.

Laura & Taffy

dArtagnan Rumblepurr/Diego Hamlet Moonfur said...

Purring SO loud for sweet Cinders, and also for you.

Everycat said...

Sweet Cinders, we are sorry that your eyes aren't working, but we know that your human loves you very much and will do as much as she can to keep you happy and comfy.

We send you rumbly purrs and love

Oliver, Gerry & Mungo

Hannah and Lucy said...

We are sorry that you can't see now Cinders but you are loved very much by your humans who will not let you get somewhere that you don't know well. We are sending our best purrs.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

Cherry City Kitties said...

purrs for you to follow and love to comfort you.
Harry, Dexter and Tipp

Cat said...

Sweet Cinders we are sending our love and purrs to you!!!

John Bellen said...

Poor Cinders... She will get used to her lack of sight, I'm sure, and learn to find those sunbeams by their warmth, and her food by its smell. There are plenty of good things left to enjoy in life. The best of luck to all.

Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs said...

Cinders, we are sending you healing, comforting and loving purrs. We are so sorry you can no longer see but are sure you will get used to it soon.

Team Tabby said...

Cinders, we send you our comforting purrs and hope you can adjust.

One of us - Cookie - has been almost totally blind for a year. It was sudden and due to a reaction he had to anesthesia at the vet's. There was a period of adjustment but he is coping well now. His sense of smell is good, but his hearing is not. He is a senior and we do not know his age, so much of his time is spent napping. His highlight, is being allowed into the yard to snack on some blades of grass. Otherwise he spends a lot of time in our office in one of the comfy office chairs and helps mombean with our blogging.

we hope you can cope, too, Cinders

Purrs,
Mindy
Moe
Cookie
Mike

wildcatwoods said...

Oh dear. Do you think this is from high blood pressure that she went blind? My friend had a dog who went blind form diabetes and she got used to where everyhting was in the hosue and lived several years that way. I am sure Cinders could adapt too. Sending lot sof purrs your way.

cats of wildcat woods

Sharon Wagner said...

Oh, that is so sad. Poor thing. I know you will take top notch care of Cinders. You are such a good pet pal.

Colehaus Cats said...

Keep on fighting, Cinders!

Purrs and nuzzles,
Seth, Maxx, Newton, Tessa & Pia Bean

The Lee County Clowder said...

Hang in there, Cinders. We're all purrrrrring for you.

Does Cinders have a cold or something? We would think she should be able to find her food by scent.

meowmeowmans said...

Cinders, we love you, and are purring and praying for you!

Samantha & Mom said...

Lots of purrrs and prayers for you Cinders!!
Your TX furiends,

Arti said...

Hope and Pray for Cinder's condition to improve.
You will be fine soon, Cinders, Keep Faith.

Lui said...

Cinders, stay awhile and EJ have faith. Our prayers and thoughts with you all!

Ellen Whyte said...

Oh Cod, Cinders, we hope you are well and happy. Keep tough, sweetheart! Sending purrs to you too, EJ.

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

My heart goes out to Cinders. Prayers and kind thoughts are with you all.

Brian's Home Blog said...

Just dropping off more purrs for you sweet Cinders.

Kwee Cats and Art said...

Hi Cinders! We like to dig all our toys out to play too. We are purring, praying and thinking of you. We hope you feel more like digging in your toys again soon. We wuz u Cinders. Hugs and kitty kisses to you all.

Asta said...

Sweet cindews
I heawd yoo needed ouwws, I'm a woofie and don't know how to puww, but I'd like to send you some of my healing smoochie kisses
Love
Asta

Katie Isabella said...

Cinders, Mommy and I truly love you and I hope that you are feeling better and willing to eat. Please feel better sweet loved little girl. Here are some kisses and loving pets for you.

Milo and Alfie Marshall said...

Sending love and healing for Cinders and hoping she has as much quality life as possible. So sorry to hear she has been unwell. xx

Cat and DOG Chat With Caren said...

Ohhhhhh Cinders!!!! We are so sorry to hear this :(

We are purring and praying with all of our might!
xoxoxoxo

Mo and The Purries said...

Sending healing PURRS from the gang at Purrchance To Dream.

Scout and Freyja said...

Wrapping Cinders in compassion and tenderness.

Jacqueline said...

We are so sorry to hear lovely Cinders is doing poorly and has lost her eyesight...My parents had a cat that went blind in the last couple years of his life and he managed very well...We will keep beautiful Cinders in our purrs and prayers, hoping she will feel better asap...Best of luck, sweet friends...love and hugs...J, Calle, Halle, Sukki

Texas, a Cat in... Austin said...

Awwww, Cinders. You are so beautiful
I hope you get better real soon.
Sending lots of purrs to you and your humans.

Layla Morgan Wilde ( Cat Wisdom 101) said...

We heard the news and I wanted to say, we're going through the same thing with our Merlin and understand. We send purrs and prayers for Cinders and her family.

Nollsnip said...

Purrs coming your way from Noll and the Nip Patch Gang.

Cinnamon said...

Sending Get Well wishes to you.
XO Cinnamon

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

We are sending you lots of purrs Cinders.

Fr. Tom Fish said...

Cinders, we're here with blessings and purrs. Hang in there, sweet girl!!

Tom, Mom Julie, Mitty, Tinker & Anastasia

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Cinders
You are in our thoughts and purrs.
(((hugs)))
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

Pip said...

We are sending Cinders and EJ our furry best purrs.

The Island Cats said...

We're sorry to hear Cinders isn't feeling well. We send purrs.

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Oskar said...

Sending love and prayers to Cincers.

Nubbin wiggles & hugs,
Oskar & Pam

Our Rainbow Friends said...

Thinking about Cinders and sending lots of our weenie dog hugs in her direction.

Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and Mom said...

Ooops....the last comment for Cinders was supposed to come from Amber DaWeenie. Amber and the Weenie Dog pack are sending the hugs...my typing assistant forget to switch the account.

Arti said...

Wanted to share a post with you! pettywitter.blogspot.com/2012/07/now-this-is-what-i-call-purr-fect-post.html?m=0

And I wish Cinder's well. Though your comment on my blog about Cinder's condition saddened me, but still there is hope...

Katie Isabella said...

We thik of Cinders each and every single day. Blessings on her and you too.