Little Cat Feet

"The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over the harbor and city on silent haunches, and then, moves on." - Carl Sandburg

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Shaggy and his littermate brother Scooby came to live with us in October 2005, when they were 5 years old. Scout arrived in 2006 at the age of 6 weeks. Scooby passed over very suddenly to the Rainbow Bridge on April 1, 2012 and is remembered fondly and missed deeply.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Shaggy To The Rescue


Mom had one of her migraines yesterday so she took one of her pills. Then she took another one.
On an empty stomach. On account of she's dieting.
Those pills are called bar-bitch-uates and while it didn't make her bitchy it made her woozy.
It was a real nice day so we went out to the porch to sit on the swing glider thingy and before I knew it her head was swimming and she was slumping down on the seat with her head all lolling around and her arms all weak and dangly.
"This ain't right" I said to myself.

I started meowing real loud in her face and pacing back and forth and meowing at her again right in her ear. Over & over.
She could hear me meowing but wouldn't lift up her head. She knew I was there, she just didn't want to move.

I did the next best thing, gave her a mighty whap whap whap on her face with my big mancatly paw and it startled her awake enough that she realized what was happening. She staggered (quite literally, I hope the neighbors weren't watching) into the kitchen and got herself a Coke.
The sugar helped quickly, although she still felt wiped out and shaky.
I got big hugs and then after she had a bite to eat we went for a long nap on the big bed.
Scooby & Scout came too, but I made sure to sleep next to her.
What would she do with out me?

24 Comments:

Blogger Amy & the house of cats said...

Wow Shaggy you are totally a hero - your mom could have had some really bad things happen if you hadn't whapped her to get her up! We are glad she is ok now and hope her migraine is gone (mom had one coming on today but was able to stop it before it got too awful). This is a good lesson for all the humans out there to not take medicine on an empty stomach and close together (our mom has done it too - luckily with no problems - but this kind of thing makes her really rethink it!)

YAY FOR SHAGGY!!

10/13/10, 7:44 PM  
Blogger Just Ducky said...

Shaggy you are the ManCat! Way to go to get your mum to help herself.

10/13/10, 8:27 PM  
Blogger Max said...

Without you? Croak, maybe. Good job, Shaggy!

10/13/10, 9:08 PM  
Blogger The Lee County Clowder said...

Way to save the day, Hero Shaggy.

We're glad evevythinf ended OK.

PS: You did keep your claws in, right? We'd hate to think your Mom would have to explain a clawed up face at work.

10/13/10, 9:29 PM  
Blogger The Island Cats said...

Good job, Shaggy!!! You are one smart kitty!! Glad your mom is okay!!

10/13/10, 9:56 PM  
Blogger Summer at sparklecat.com said...

Man, Shaggy - you've got to make that human of yours take better care of herself! It's a good thing you were there to whap her into consciousness!

10/13/10, 11:00 PM  
Blogger Ivan from WMD said...

Good for you, Shaggy! You *know* we have to keep an eye on our moms sometimes!

10/13/10, 11:07 PM  
Blogger Chesney Cats said...

Way to go Shaggy!! Our beans would be totally lost without us...you are a hero!!

10/14/10, 12:05 AM  
Blogger Daisy said...

Shaggy, you are a true hero! I am proud of you.

10/14/10, 6:30 AM  
Blogger The Meezers or Billy said...

Shaggy, you are so totally a hero!!!!! you are one pawsome dude!

10/14/10, 6:44 AM  
Blogger Kea said...

Whoa, that must have been pretty scary! You definitely are a hero, Shaggy! Good thing you were there to help your mom!!!

10/14/10, 6:47 AM  
Blogger Jeannie said...

Shaggy you are so "Pawsome". So glad your mom is ok. Those pills can cause some really strange reactions. Glad you were right there.

10/14/10, 9:49 AM  
Blogger Katnip Lounge said...

Shaggy, you are one fantastic ManCat. Well done, buddy!

10/14/10, 11:36 AM  
Blogger Jans Funny Farm said...

Shaggy, you are a terrific nurse! You did just what your mom needed to be okay.

10/14/10, 12:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

SHAGGY!!! You are a HERO~!!! We're so happy that your mommy is ok.

10/14/10, 12:51 PM  
Blogger ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

Shaggy
There is no question that you are a kitty hero. WE are all so glad that you were there to help your Mom. What would they do without us. We do hope your Mom is all better today.

purrin
xoxoxo
Abby

10/14/10, 3:44 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

Way ta go SHAGGY! Ya got ta whap yer MOM hard and be a HERO for it? We gotta get some of those pills for The Big Thing!

10/14/10, 4:33 PM  
Blogger Ranger said...

Way to go! hero-kitty! Make sure you fold your cape nicely before you put it up for the night!

Didn't know they still gave out barbituates for migraines. There may be stuff out there that's safer and less cat-alarming. I use something called maxalt. Good stuff.

10/14/10, 4:48 PM  
Blogger Millie said...

Way to go Shaggy! You Rock! It's amazing all the ways our people need us. I am SO happy you were there for your Mom.

10/14/10, 4:59 PM  
Blogger Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Shaggy, you are a real hero! We are very proud of you. We hope your mum is feeling better now.

10/14/10, 5:25 PM  
Blogger Keiko said...

Hi Shaggy, nice to meet you! You sound like such an amazing mancat. You saved your Mummy! We hope that she's feeling ok now...
Purrrrs, Keiko, Kenji, Pricilla & Yuji

10/14/10, 11:31 PM  
Blogger Dma said...

you are so smart shaggy. hope your mom is feeling better.

10/15/10, 8:51 AM  
Blogger Robyn and The (Mostly) Badass Cat said...

Hi guys, could you do me a favor and ask yore Mommy to emale me. Mommy needs help findin somefin. Yore Mommy can email us at robynharton AT gmail DOT com
Fank yoo lots!
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrs,
Sanjee

10/15/10, 9:12 AM  
Blogger Quill and Greyson said...

How scary, thank Cod you were there!!

10/15/10, 10:26 AM  

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