Winston with Kidney Failure
My gorgeous 21-year-old Siamese cat's given name is Winston Alexander Churchill Sullivan. I call him Bunny FuFu, which stands for BFF. He has beautiful blue eyes framed in black markings with a very pink tongue. In March of 2010, Winston was diagnosed with renal failure and I was heart sick. Due to a treatment of homeopathic and western meds, he is still thriving and I am overjoyed. He jumps up on the bed, talks and watches TV. He is very alert and the vet says he looks and acts more like he's 12 years old.
I am sure Winston has excellent genes. From the time I got him as a gift at 4-weeks of age (a bit early I know to be weaned from his mom) he showed a lot of spunk. When I brought him home, he entered a household with two other cats. The "top" cat immediately hissed, and this little ball of fur stood up on his hind legs and hissed right back. He was not intimidated by his oldest brother in the least.
Winston is a super affectionate little guy. He loves to be brushed and petted and eagerly listens to the soft tones of my voice. He has been with me during some difficult times, and I adore him. I think he deserves to be recognized as a Senior cat who knows how to live well in his declining years. Although I have been a "helicopter" mom hovering over him all these years, it is his strength of character and stamina that has extended his life. He just turned 21 on April 13, 2015. In the first photo (taken a few days before his 21st birthday) you xan see him "reading" just before nap time. The other photo gives you a sense of his beauty and alertness.
I thank God for His goodness in giving me this little creature and for the kind and loving support of our holistic vet.
With cat kisses and loud purrs,
J Sullivan
Winston's "Mom"