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Title: Truman - Still enjoying life
Post by: moira on May 29, 2009, 10:15:44 AM
I thought any Truman fans out there might like to see how he is getting on. I took this picture of him, with his friend MacGreggor in the background, last weekend.
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Post by: Bonkers Mad!!! on May 29, 2009, 10:20:45 AM
awww  :Luv2:  thats lovely.
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Post by: Kay and Penny on May 29, 2009, 10:28:28 AM
I was thinking about him just yesterday, Moira

so glad he is still enjoying his new lease of life in the sun :Luv2:
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Post by: Daisymac on May 29, 2009, 10:31:47 AM
Truman is such a hunk,   so pleased to see pics of him  :Luv2:
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Post by: Topsy Turvey on May 29, 2009, 12:42:11 PM
Fab pic of Truman x
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Post by: Janeyk on May 29, 2009, 12:59:42 PM
awwwww synchronised kitties  :Luv2: :Luv:
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Post by: moira on May 29, 2009, 13:09:16 PM
 :rofl:I hadn't picked up on that. They are in exactly the same position. 
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Post by: Bazsmum on May 29, 2009, 18:18:21 PM
Looks like he's put some weight on Moira and his coat looks fabby fluffy now!  :wow: :Luv: :hug:
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 29, 2009, 19:02:23 PM
Aww bless him  :Luv2: He's landed well and truly on his paws  :Luv2: Do you still have any contact with the lady who rescued him from the road? Would be lovely to show her how he's getting on  :)
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Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on May 29, 2009, 19:45:08 PM
Oh bless him, he looks so content :)
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Post by: clarenmax on May 29, 2009, 19:59:28 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: Joote on May 30, 2009, 00:07:42 AM
Oh Moira, truely brings a tear to my eye seeing him like this, mission complete I say. You always said you'd be happy if he just got one day out in the sun in your garden and there he is, what an amazing thing you have done I'm so thankful for purrs and so happy you answered my plea.

I know shes a modest mouse but shout out for Trigger too ;) I will contact sypher now, the gent who found him and link him to this page.

just brilliant
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Post by: pappilon on May 30, 2009, 00:27:35 AM
Aww bless him. :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: ChinaBlue on May 30, 2009, 07:41:22 AM
Oh bless, I followed his story on another forum.  I am so glad he has such a wonderful loving home at last.  Thank you for taking him in - he deserved a chance. :thanks:
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Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on May 30, 2009, 14:18:37 PM
Glad to see he's doing well  :)
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Post by: bonnielass on May 30, 2009, 14:48:27 PM
Thats wonderful to see Trueman is content and settled, well done Moira for giving him the chance :hug:
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Post by: Millys Mum on May 30, 2009, 20:34:43 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Post by: jinxysmum on May 30, 2009, 20:48:43 PM
Really bonnie cats, i am sorry i do not know the story behind truman, but looks like he is a happy cat x
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Post by: JackSpratt on May 31, 2009, 12:47:28 PM
He's such an old charmer!! Thanks for the update, Moira. It's always nice to know how they're doing. :)
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Post by: Sypher on May 31, 2009, 20:45:04 PM
joote kindly pm'd me on another forum so I could see this thread. Truman is looking fantastic, what a massive improvement since March.

Thank you so much moira for rescuing him and taking such good care of him.
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Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 31, 2009, 20:47:09 PM
Thank you for rescuing him too Sypher, I don't think he would have survived if you hadn't rescued him from the road :hug:
Title: Re: Truman - Still enjoying life
Post by: moira on June 01, 2009, 11:20:16 AM
Truman is an absolute joy to have, he has such a sweet nature and is very affectionate.

He has a really good appetite at the moment. When I first had him he only weighed 2.8kg and he now weighs 3.5kg. Also, the condition of his coat has improved a little. He is still, however, a very fragile old man and does mostly just like to eat and sleep. It has only been recently that he has taken to coming downstairs by himself when I leave the bedroom door open (only when I am there) and going out to the garden. I was worried at the weekend that he might be getting too hot and moved him to the shade but he just went back and lay down in the sun again. When he had had enough he went back upstairs by himself to his room. Two of my other cats, MacGreggor and Stinky, are very good with him and sleep beside him on the bed at night(I'm lucky if I get a corner to myself :) the others stay downstairs. I can safely leave them in the room with him when I go to work, so he usually has company during the day. My son is also at home during the day and looks in on him occasionally.

His rescue was definitely a team effort. So much can be achieved by networking on sites like this. I only wish we could save them all
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Post by: moira on June 01, 2009, 16:40:41 PM
I just read this poem on the Paws4Life website and wanted to share it. It sums Truman up, I think.

BORROWED TIME
He sits by the window and gazes outside,
He will not be with us for long.
He once was a young tommy, bursting with pride,
But now he is no longer strong.

He once had a coat that was shiny and thick,
It's now dull, and starey, and thin.
His liver's not perfect, his kidneys are sick,
His life, though, is precious to him.

The vet thought he should have been dead months ago,
His lifespan is over, it seems.
Yet he loves each moment, enjoying the show,
And he is still young in his dreams.

© Mary Askew
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Post by: Janeyk on June 01, 2009, 16:48:58 PM
 :) It's lovely to hear how settled he is, and you're right about the amazing teamwork on here!
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Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on June 02, 2009, 01:46:28 AM
So pleasewd to see Truman and so pleased that you could help him..........he deserves every bit of sun he wants  ;D
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Post by: Kay and Penny on June 02, 2009, 09:36:49 AM
that poem is lovely, Moira, and a fine reminder that a cat's life should be lived for their enjoyment, and not just ours
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Post by: Baggy on June 02, 2009, 21:35:12 PM
Aw, am so pleased to see Truman enjoying himself and he's looking so much better.  Great news that he's gained so much weight. :Luv2:
Mr.Baggy is really pleased too, he always asks if there have been any updates or new pics.
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Post by: Skiddaw on June 07, 2009, 15:48:03 PM
He SO reminds me of dear departed Uncle M. I love old boys! ;D
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Post by: Judecat (Paula) on June 07, 2009, 19:27:59 PM
Really bonnie cats, i am sorry i do not know the story behind truman, but looks like he is a happy cat x

Same as that, but Trueman looks lovely and content. :cat laugh: Well done for rescuing him.
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Post by: pete on June 27, 2009, 21:50:43 PM
aaaw lok like two of mine willum and whiskey.    nothing wrong with a snoozele in the sun