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A few weeks before my 30th birthday (six years ago - *gulp*), I spotted that gorgeous fellow above in a shop run by a breeder of Burmilla cats. I'd never heard of the breed before and really couldn't have cared less what he was. I just fell in love on the spot with this cute little silver bundle. After much negotiation with the non-cat-loving Mr I finally won out and Max ended up being my birthday present.
He was soon dubbed "cat-dog" due to his ability to play fetch, go for walks on a lead and a penchant for playing hide and seek. Within a few days he had the Mr well and truly won over.
Fast forward a few years and poor old Maxie had to get used to small babies entering his domain. At times he looked visibly depressed that he was no longer the only focus of our affections but before long he was submitting to all sorts of child lead
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And truth be told Max is probably the family member who was most enthusiastic about my entry in the world of sewing and quilts
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On Sunday afternoon Maxie was crossing the road, no doubt to see one of his many neighbourhood "friends", when he was hit by a car. Luckily the people who hit him know us and critical minutes were saved getting him up to the local vets. As I write this Maxie is still alive but has some fairly massive injuries. I'm still waiting for the vets to tell us we need to let him go but for the moment they are giving us hope that they have seen cats fully recover from the same state that Maxie is currently in.
And so we wait and we hope for our affectionate, gentle, quilt-loving, sun-worshipping boy to make it through and come back home where he belongs ...
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... in the sun atop of a pile of clean laundry.
Oh, I am the first of no doubt many to wish you and your family many hugs and prayers in such a difficult time. Our fur-babies are just as much a part of the family as those with 2 legs, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteOh honey, having lost our best doggy friend just last week, i totally know what you are going through. I have my fingers and toes crossed for a happy, quilt snuggling future for Max. XX
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm really hoping he recovers and comes home. You guys must feel awful. x
ReplyDeletePoor Max I hope that Max will be ok and that he'll come home soon. Take care.:)
ReplyDeleteOh dear. Sending lots of love and fingers crossed for poor little Max. x
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of good wishes for the recovery of your very beautiful feline friend. x
ReplyDeleteCrossing fingers for you xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous puss. Hoping he'll pull through.
ReplyDeleteOh, you poor, poor chook. Get that pile of clean folded washing ready for Max to roost on. I have everything crossed for him.
ReplyDeletePoor Max and poor you! Hope he makes a speedy recovery x
ReplyDeleteI lost my Max (also Maxi, but without the "e") 4 months ago now at the ripe old age of 15 1/5. He had been through many a scrape in his time on this earth, one of those being hit by a car also, of which he pulled through just fine. He too had a lot of "dog like" tendancies, I'm hoping my Maxi's fighting spirit is in your Maxie as well, and that he'll be well and reunited with you all very soon :) He really is a handsome little man.
ReplyDeleteI hope he pulls through with a full recovery and is once again lounging on your wonderful quilts. XX
ReplyDeleteSending happy cat recovery thoughts to you all!
ReplyDeleteAndi x
Oh Mel. I am so sorry to hear about poor Max's accident. I'm also adding my well wishes and will keep Max in my thoughts.
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I can totally sympathise! I know how worried i'd be if it was my kitty. Sending positive thoughts you and Max's way. I'm sure he'll fight to come home to you and snuggle in your lovely quilts again. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteSal. x
Hurt animals always make me cry :(. Hope the little fella is making a comeback.
ReplyDeleteOMG! He is so cute and gorgeous. I dearly hope he is ok and back sleeping on your clean washing again soon. Best of luck x
ReplyDeleteHow shattering Mel! He truly is a gorgeous cat. Speedy recovery to him - chin up.
ReplyDeleteHoping you get good news soon. What a beautiful boy Max is!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness...Max is so sweet! What a beautiful kitty he is. He has a face that just begs for kisses!!! My heart breaks for you and I'm praying very hard that Max completely recovers.
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful! When I was a teenager our cat was hit by a car, pretty badly, he lost a leg. But more then 10 years later he is still thriving, and acting like he has the normal 4 legs. Cats have an amazing strength to survive, but I am still wishing you and your family all the best x
ReplyDeleteso sorry for max.
ReplyDeletehe looks so big and cuddly!
good luck + best wishes. xx
i'm so sorry, he is such a gorgeous boy, fingers firmly crossed until he gets better.
ReplyDeleteOh no, Mel I am SO sorry for you all, what a horrible anxious wait. Thinking of you.
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Oh Mel! I hope he has pulled through!! Thinking of you xox
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable cat and touching tribute to him! I hope that he comes back to you for many more years of loving!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck to Max and your family. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteOh nooooo. This post started out so wonderfully. Max is absolutely beautiful. And then it went bad. I'm so so sorry to hear about the accident. I'll be wishing and hoping and sending healing vibes to Max. Good luck.
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