Rescue Day Eleven Years Today

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

September 3, 2022 3:36pm CST

Brendel rescued me and I rescued her eleven years ago today, in 2011. So happy I did. She has a few health issues. But she has been my baby for awhile now. These photos were taken a few years ago. I have this photo framed and on my wall actually. Since then she has lost a few pounds and she has kidney disease and chronic bronchitis. Both have no cure. Only treat the symptoms. Even with her health issues she lets the Dude (my other cat) know who is boss and who was here first. She is about a third the size of the Dude but is still the boss. He doesn't seem to mind. He has a whatever kind of mood. Happy to have her here. She turns 13 this month as well. When I rescued her, she was estimated to be about two years old. Happy Rescue And Birthday to Brendel. She is celebrated all year. Photo collage is mine.

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@luisga814 (7140)

• Quezon City, Philippines

3 Sep 22

Happy birthday to Brendel. And wishing more birthdays to come.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

Thank you very much.

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@luisga814 (7140)

• Quezon City, Philippines

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM You're welcome.By the way, how did you celebrate the birthday? Did bought extraordinary cat foods?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

@luisga814 She is just sleeping all day in the screen room. I will give her a few extra treats later. With her health issues she doesn't eat much at one time.

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@kaylachan (69816)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

3 Sep 22

I had been wondering about how she's doing. It's good to know she's doing well.

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@kaylachan (69816)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM Yeah. Cats typically sleep anywhere from 18/20 hours/day. Kittens it's closer to 22. So, sleeping all the time is par for the course. Chilly is healthy and spends most of his day sleeping. As does mama cat. It's good the kidney train is slowing down and her weight is stable. Amazing she'll be 13 soon.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

She is still about the same. No weight loss. Still eating the 1/3 jar each day of baby food and a little dry food plus a few treats. She sleeps a lot but that is part of any cat aging I believe.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

@kaylachan I am always checking on Brendel to make sure she is breathing. Just an instinct. It is amazing.

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@Juliaacv (50979)

• Canada

3 Sep 22

Lucky Brendel and Lucky You, to have each other and to realize that.

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@Juliaacv (50979)

• Canada

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM She finds you a great comfort.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

@Juliaacv Yes she always has. And I feel the same about her.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

I totally agree. She sleeps most of the time these days. But always wants to be around her Momma.

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@LadyDuck (471421)

• Switzerland

4 Sep 22

It is so long that you have your sweet Brendel with you. The Dude is a good boy, she let her be the Boss. Happy Rescue Day to you and to Brendel.

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@LadyDuck (471421)

• Switzerland

4 Sep 22

@CarolDM I think that even if they are so different they get along pretty well.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Yes and it doesn't seem like I have had her that long. The only way it works to have the Dude is for his attitude to be like it is. Thank you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

@LadyDuck The differences are why the get along actually.

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@dya80dya (36656)

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4 Sep 22

What kind of food does she eat? I had a cat with this disease and he had prescription diet.

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@dya80dya (36656)

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4 Sep 22

@CarolDM This is good. Not all cats tolerate that food.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

She couldn't tolerate the vet food he gave her. She eats baby food and dry food.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

@dya80dya I know, I was relieved when she liked the food. I had to try many kinds.

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@dilleo (1004)

• Canada

4 Sep 22

Awesome! I am a cat person, this story is very heartwarming

I love that you also have a cat called "the Dude" is that in reference from The Big Lebowski movie? Happy Birthday to Brendel

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Sep 22

@dilleo Same to you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thanks so much. Good to hear you love cats too.

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@dilleo (1004)

• Canada

5 Sep 22

@CarolDM You're welcome. Cheers

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@luisadannointed (6187)

• Philippines

4 Sep 22

I hope she gets well very soon. Our pets are just like us getting old but even though we still sees them as our babies... right? Do you feel it too?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

She won't get well. Her illnesses have no cure. Yes they are my babies for sure.

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

3 Sep 22

Lovely day to celebrate your baby Brendel

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@RebeccasFarm (89873)

• Arvada, Colorado

3 Sep 22

@CarolDM Welcome Carol, Happy Birthday Brendel

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

I agree, thank you so much.

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@moffittjc (121604)

• Gainesville, Florida

4 Sep 22

Happy Rescue Day to Brendel! She is very blessed to have you in her life. She did a great job "picking" you to be her owner!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thank you. Seems like they picked me as well. Enjoying them both.

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@Deepizzaguy (102927)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

3 Sep 22

A wonderful anniversary of Brendel rescuing you on this day in 2011.

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@Deepizzaguy (102927)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

4 Sep 22

@CarolDM A cat like Brendel is the best friend for you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

Absolutely. She is now my baby for sure.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

@Deepizzaguy Yes she certainly is for sure.

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@Shiva49 (26684)

• Singapore

4 Sep 22

Brendel has a nice owner and companion in you. Happy for you two.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thank you so much for your kind words.

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@LindaOHio (178780)

• United States

4 Sep 22

Happy Birthday and Happy Gotcha Day to Brendel.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thank you!

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@dgobucks226 (35615)

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4 Sep 22

I was also a rescuer of a young kitty years ago. How about that! She was a dumpster cat foraging for food around the condo complex I lived in at the time. I was fortunate to have Spooky for 13 years before she became sick, and I had to have her put down. But they were enjoyable years, and I was glad to have Spooky in my life for that time. Cats make great companions, and their independent nature makes them easy to care for. Plus, they give back more to us than they ever take!

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@dgobucks226 (35615)

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4 Sep 22

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

How nice of you. I will show this to Brendel. She is out watching the hummingbirds in the chair in the screen room. Spooky sounds like a great companion for you. Sorry for your loss. They are great pets no doubt.

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

4 Sep 22

Happy anniversary to both of you & happy birthday Brendel!

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@oahuwriter (26777)

• United States

5 Sep 22

@CarolDM Welcome,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thanks so very much.

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@allknowing (136516)

• India

4 Sep 22

It's your care that she can still be the boss

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thanks for the support. I have to agree with you.

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@sjvg1976 (41281)

• Delhi, India

4 Sep 22

Happy birthday to Brendel. She is fortunate that she found you as an owner.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

How kind of you. Thanks so much.

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@rebelann (112875)

• El Paso, Texas

3 Sep 22

I love your collage, Brendel is such a beautiful kitty.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 Sep 22

Thanks I made this one a few years ago.

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@jstory07 (139739)

• Roseburg, Oregon

4 Sep 22

What a beautiful cat. I hope you have her for a lot more years.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thanks, I hope so too. She is down to only six pounds but is a fighter.

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@wolfgirl569 (106362)

• Marion, Ohio

4 Sep 22

Wonderful pictures of her

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thanks very much.

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@JudyEv (340150)

• Rockingham, Australia

4 Sep 22

I hope Brendel enjoys her day. She fell on her feet when she was rescued by you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 Sep 22

Thanks so much. She slept all day in the screen room and she is asleep in my lap now as we watch a football game. I think she has a good life.

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