Answers to Some Jeep-Related Questions
What a few days. There are a couple of questions everyone keeps asking me, so I’ll answer them here:
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How is Jeep doing? – Jeep is doing great, actually. She has been very stressed with Maggie’s frequent trips to the vet. She’s a weird and anxious kitty. Whenever Maggie returns smelling like the vet, Jeep goes into panic mode, hissing, hiding… It’s not pretty. Now that Maggie is not returning home at all, Jeep seems just fine. She has been affectionate and doesn’t seem to miss Maggie at all. The two of them have always been parallel kitties, sharing living space, but in Jeep’s mind, I think there has always been some competition over resources (food, attention, favorite sleep spots, etc.). While I would like to think that Jeep misses Maggie, the truth is that I don’t think she does. No wailing, walking around the apartment looking for her sister. Jeep’s actually doing just fine.
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Are you going to get another cat? – Actually, I do think this is a pretty good thing to do when a beloved kitty dies. The point of having pets in your life is the joy that they bring. There are so many cats in this world that need a good home, and they bring me so much joy, that I would love to get a kitten in a few weeks, but here’s the thing: Jeep would hate it. She doesn’t like new humans. She doesn’t like new animals either. She’s 12 years old, and I have respect for her and what she needs. A new kitten would be good for the new kitten and good for me, but it would be bad for Jeep. And so I’m not going to do that to her. I will be a one-cat woman until Jeep’s time is up. Then, I will probably wait a few weeks and then get two new kittens. I adore cats, but I won’t get one at the expense of my current cat’s happiness.
Comment by Jennifer
July 27, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
Again, so sorry to hear about Maggie. It was great to see you Saturday though! Hang in there.