All you need is Love, Love. Love is all you need......

February 10, 2018. Olive (then her name was Love) started her road trip to me. She had a theme song (title), thank you @Chris & China (GA). I learned to like it.

It was an anxious day for me. Up super early with phone glued to me tracking the progress. You see, she was coming from Canada, blizzard for NY in the forecast with winter conditions in PA by the time she arrives. She crossed the border without issues and became U.S. Citizen @ 8:36 am. @Ella & Rusty & Stu(GA) & @Linda and Bear Man then picked her up and got her through upstate NY to Sarah in Pottersville and drive her to Albany to Kat who drove to Kingston to Cindy and then to me. Through all that I'm the one who missed my exit for home and adds an extra 30 minutes to her trip.

She picked out the recliner for her favorite spot. She had extremely loud breathing, could be heard in other rooms and over the TV. When the caber kicked in, it stopped. And I found myself saying "where's Ollie, I can't hear her". Took a long time to get use to her being silent. Then her walk, testing every step to make sure the floor was safe and not cave in. She became confident in jumping. Found her on the bed twice, but she preferred her chair. She would give husband "the look" if he was in her chair. As soon as he moved his legs over, she was up there laying next to him. Months went by before she started playing. It wasn't much just a few minutes here and there of chasing a shoelace or flipping a toy, but she was playing. Her purr was heaven to hear. You look at her and she would start. She was a super loud purrer. Say her name and she would start. I missed that purr in her last few days. She was a foodie, loved to eat. Took no training to use the chip feeder or auto feeder. She saw food and went right in for it. She remained a great traveler. Took her to visit my dad in the facility. The staff and residents did double takes when the saw her walking on a leash. And she would walk down the middle of the hall as confident as can be. The few times I had to take her because glucoses were to low, she just climbed in disposable litter box and went to sleep. She loved her playpen. Got that for the time we stayed in motel, as soon as I opened it up, she walked in and claimed it as hers. When PJ or Tux tried to check it out, she set them straight, they could look but not go in. It took over a year for her to allow full body brushing. Once she did, again the purr would start and she would stretch out. I swear there was enough fur to get another cat out of her. She loved laying belly up. She had the cutest club feet where she kept the toes curled when sleeping. I loved touching her toes when she had them that way all curled in under her turned up chin. And her tail that magnificent floofy tail just asked to be stroked. She had many issues during her time. And for most of it, she never gave me a hard time when it came to meds. The abdominal mass became to much for her to be comfortable and happy any longer. All her cute quirkey personality traits disappeared and she didn't have the energy to even step out of her litter box anymore. She was ready to be free.

Thank you all, FDMB for being along on our journey. Through the good and bad. The ups and downs. For the tips, advice, knowledge, (even the dancing pickles), the rants, milestones, breakthroughs. You have been there for/with us every step of the way.

@Wendy&Neko I don't know what to say to you. Thank you doesn't seem to cover it. Your knowledge, insight into acro far exceeds what primary vets know. Ollie and I appreciate all your advice. Ollie was better because of you.

Ollie wishes to donate her collection of things. Give mom time to get it together and post. She (in Ollie's name) and with her dad's bequest (in Smokey's name) will have a fundraiser for DCIN, hopefully soon.

 

As I'm getting older it's more difficult to not get very emotional reading about the kitties that have left us. I miss Ollie too!
When I look at Ravan & Alice I know they will eventually be gone & it just doesn't get any easier to accept!

 

sigh (((((Paula)))))

 

That's all the thanks I need. Happy tears to hear how well she was doing. I just gave you the tools and planted the seed of ideas. You took the ideas and used your magic green thumb to make Ollie bloom.

When in comes to karma, there is a place for people like you who rescue their second diabetic and give her a great life. I sure hope there is equally a place for people who leave a loving diabetic cat to fend for herself in garbage in the dead of winter.

 

AWWW!!!! Beautiful

 

People who don't "get" cats don't understand this. We've all learned long ago not to say anything to strangers.
The first Christmas without them, birthdays, the first glorious day of spring. It's been a pleasure knowing you Paula, I wish I could give you a big bear hug.
Profiles are there to be read, Paula's is my favorite.
Cynthia, Dickson and the boys.

 

A true Love story. Your journey together was meant to be.

 

What a beautiful tribute full of such precious memories

 

Olive was lucky to have you. She was such a sweet kitty.

 

My condolences on your sweet kitty. It must be hard...

 

Writing the final story is always hard, even if it does provide a bit of closure. You can see how much it did for me -- I'm still here years after Gabby crossed.

Please come back to visit. Otherwise, we'll miss Ollie's avatar.

 

Thank you, Paula, for this beautiful tribute, and for giving Ollie a loving home. As our L&LL kitties celebrate the Full Moon tonight, Ollie will be there at the Bridge with all of her GA friends, sending you her love and gratitude through the veil.

 

Beautiful love story! Little Ollie could not have had a better mom. Still did not get used to not seeing your morning posts...

 

I’m so glad you posted this again, it’s such a touching story of how so many wonderful people came together despite the weather, the miles and the border, all to save one little kitty and deliver her safely to you.

Its good to hear Ollie’s is back home with you and at her final resting place. She was such a special kitty, I miss her so much and I never even met her. I can only imagine how devastated you still are. Take care Paula, you’re very special too and Ollie was lucky to have you.

 

Oh Paula, how precious she was, and for you, will always be a very very special love in your life.

What a touching tribute. Thank you for sharing...sending you hugs.

Please stop in and visit us...you're part of the family

 

You don't get rid of me that easy. FDMB is a habit you can't break easily. And I would miss all of you.

 

I’m so sorry, Paula. It was my pleasure and privilege to meet your beautiful girl that morning. Thank you for giving her a loving home of her own.

 

What a beautiful story. My condolences.

 

Thank you for sharing this beautiful story! Please don’t ever “break” your FDMB habit . You would be greatly missed and all the advice, knowledge and experience you have is so appreciated .

 

Precious Ollie's beautiful story is one of such love, perseverance and inspiration. It took a group of incredible people to get her to you. The story made me cry happy tears for the time you had, the wonderful life you gave her, and the joy she gave you. Also, tears of sadness because there is no such thing as having had enough time with our kitties. Thank you so much for sharing.

I have learned a tonne from your posts on here, and your encouraging words and advice mean so much to me as a newbie. So glad to see you aren't going anywhere.

 

Wonderful tribute to sweet Ollie!