“......I feel so guilty when I get angry about having to clean up her “messes”, which finally made me do the old towel thing.”.......
Hey I understand that, have had to fight anger within myself as well. I HATE messes. But she’s not doing it on purpose...I know that. I know that when a kitty, who in the past ALWAYS used the box properly, starts NOT doing so.... that it is a sign of two things....physical illness or senility.
So I strive for the patience I’d use with an elderly HUMAN..... struck with dementia and a decaying body. A human being deserves to be treated with compassion and dignity during the last phase of life...... and our kitties and doggies also deserve understanding and love. I try to give it, as I know you do.
But hey, we ARE human..... and this stage of the life cycle is as difficult....if not MORE so, for us.... who have to watch and wait and make decisions.....as it is for the kitty. It frays our nerves....because we care...we love. You are NOT being selfish when you’ve reacted with displeasure to the litter problem. Like I said, we/you are human.
Sounds like your little girl still has some pleasure in her life. I think when the time comes to decide, you’ll know.... and you’ll make that decision with HER in mind.
Okay, I’ve waxed philosophical enough for one day. There’s turkey waiting. I hope you have a lovely day, in spite of your worries. There’s life and there’s hope.
pattyjo
Thanks. Thanksgiving was good. It was nice spending it w/ the family. I hope yours was great as well.