Introducing Daisy: Our Youngest Cat in the Old Clowder
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Daisy is the youngest cat in our “old clowder.” What do we mean by old clowder? Well, when my wife and her son lived in New Mexico, they had three cats: Emily, the oldest; Jessica, the middle-aged cat; and Daisy, the youngest. When my wife and I got married, she and her son moved in with me, bringing all three cats with them.
Daisy may be the youngest, but our Norwegian Forest cat is also the sickest of them all. She has severe arthritis, asthma, and diabetes. But how did my wife get Daisy in the first place? Here’s the story.
How Daisy Came to Us
My wife and her son used to visit a small store across from the library. It was a charming little shop with clothes, earrings, statues, books, and even a tiny restaurant area. Her son loved going there after the library, especially for their Italian sodas and mini pizzas.
One day, a mother cat and her kittens appeared at the store. The store owner managed to give away all the kittens but not the mother cat. She told my wife she needed to find a home for her.
At that time, my wife and her son had recently lost a cat, Fleur, who had run away. Feeling their house was empty without her, they decided to adopt the store cat.
The store owner had named the cat Kali, after one of the Hindu goddesses. If you want to learn more about Kali, here’s a link: Kali. My wife and her son preferred the name Daisy, so the store cat became Daisy.
My wife promptly took Daisy to the vet, made sure she had all her vaccines, and had her spayed. Daisy wasn’t the nicest cat at first—in fact, she was quite mean. When my wife asked the store owner about her, she explained that she had found the cat behind the store and felt sorry for her, taking her in along with the cute kittens. Remember, though, that feral cats can be quite challenging.
A Rough Start
Before my wife and I were married, I visited her, and Daisy bit me. I ended up with cat-scratch disease. Important note: cat-scratch disease can get serious, so you must go to a doctor immediately if bitten or scratched, even if your cat is fully vaccinated. You can learn more here: Cat Scratch Disease.
After the bite, Daisy ran away for a few weeks. Then one day, a cat came to the front door meowing to come in. My wife let her in. Later, when I visited again, I noticed this cat was skinnier and much nicer than Daisy used to be. My wife and I discussed why Daisy seemed so different, and we decided it was because she had been busy running around and jumping over fences.
Enter Daisy Two
Later in the week, Daisy got out again. While my wife was hanging clothes on the line, she noticed two cats approaching: one with two orange-tipped ears and the other with only one. The one with two orange- tipped ears ran away, while the one-eared cat came to my wife.
We named her Daisy Two. Daisy One never returned, but Daisy Two stayed with my wife and her son. Realizing she didn’t have her original cat, my wife put up posters everywhere—in every store and vet clinic—but no one came to claim Daisy Two. Also, realizing Daisy Two wasn’t her original cat, she took her to the vet for shots, only to find out she was already spayed.
Below the title is a video showing Daisy today and how she’s doing. If you have stories about your cats, we’d love to hear them! Share in the comments below or send them to us by email:
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Here are some more videos of all our cats:
For a story about Emily on the blog, click this link:
Meet Emily, Our Beloved Family Cat
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Next time, we’ll share tips on how to care for a sick cat like Daisy, so you can help your feline friends stay comfortable and happy.
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