Ella, the younger cat, adores her special friend, the elderly cat named Pip. Each is a close friend to me, but the friendship they share with each other is touching to witness.
As can be seen in these photos, the much younger Ella dotes on the tabby-and-white Pip, who is 17 years old. She washes him and snuggles with him and helps keep him warm. Sometimes her attention is a bit overwhelming for the older cat, but the fondness is returned.
Sadly, as Pip ages some of his ailments are catching up with him. As we care for him, Ella too treasures him with love and affection.
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Posted by Carol
letting nature back in 
June 27, 2017 at 1:30 am
I have two precious kitties as well. One male, one female, both are about 2 years old. They have a daily routine that consists of bathing one another and going to full-on war with one another. My male will actually use a specific battle cry before they fight, to get the female riled up. It’s better than TV, haha.
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June 27, 2017 at 6:16 am
Cat dynamics are endlessly fascinating, and definitely better than TV 🙂 Had to laugh at your description of your two’s ACDC relationship, and can just visualise the battle cry. We currently have four cats of different ages and all rescued ferals, three of them hand reared from tiny. Their orphan origins and growing up without siblings and feline mother role model complicates dynamics even further. Never a dull moment 🙂
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June 8, 2017 at 3:15 pm
You captured beautifully a sweet friendship.
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June 8, 2017 at 6:45 pm
Thanks, and yes they are very sweet together.
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June 5, 2017 at 8:31 pm
Delightful!
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June 6, 2017 at 6:39 am
Thanks Osyth.
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June 2, 2017 at 10:28 pm
So sweet! Sorry to hear Pip is facing challenges. I have a ‘thera-kitty’ with renal failure, so we’re on that road, too. 😦
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June 3, 2017 at 6:32 am
Thanks Eliza. So sorry that you also have a cat with kidney disease, as this is one of Pip’s problems too. It is not an easy road as we try to find a way that is the kindest under the circumstances. I sympathise with you and your cat.
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June 3, 2017 at 2:23 pm
Thank you, we have to make the best of it and treasure every moment we have with them.
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June 2, 2017 at 3:42 am
Those feline jive together quite well, they are very adorable when they are together. Loving the small lines that you have added below your pictures. Hope to see more from you. Have hope, write on!
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June 2, 2017 at 5:44 am
Yes they are adorable together. And thanks so much for your encouraging words.
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June 2, 2017 at 6:21 am
You are welcome 🙂
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June 1, 2017 at 8:35 pm
Nicely written and expressive.
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June 2, 2017 at 5:41 am
Thank you for your kind comment.
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