Category Archives: Bubba
Therapy Cats and the Power of Purr
Snuggling next to a purring ball of fur can make the weight of the world a little easier to endure. Bubba has helped me in that department for many years. However, certified therapy cats are relatively rare. While we have … Continue reading
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Commentary: Cats, Real Life and an Animal Abuse Registry
It’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog. Life, unemployment and stress are all factor but ultimately there is no excuse. Through it all, Bubba and the girls have been a comfort — even when they are busting my … Continue reading
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To Bubba on His 22nd Birthday
Happy birthday, old friend. I always said if you were human, you would be a cigar-smoking, lady-killing, country-music lovin’ conservative. You wake up every day, batting my face and rarin’ to go. Some days I swear you’re trying to tell … Continue reading
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Fat Cats, Fun and the Scary Truth
Once upon a time, Bubba tipped the scales at nearly 24 pounds. He is now diabetic and about 14 pounds. Hardly a bag of bones but the obesity that defined Bubba’s middle years means he must patiently endure daily shots … Continue reading
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Bubba Was Ready for His Closeup
Bubba and OldCatsRule were on Good Day LIVE Online this morning. Bubba, who is diabetic, was a model patient as Manhattan veterinaran Dr. Dan Lauridia demonstrates how to give a needle to a cat. (The segments hit about 10:35-10:40) Watch … Continue reading
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Bubba and Diabetes
Bubba the wonder cat strutted through 20 years of good health, although he was as big as a miniature cow. In February, I noticed he lost a lot of weight and was drinking lakes worth of water. A trip to … Continue reading
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OldCatsRule Blog
Welcome. My name is Bubba and I’m a 21-year-old black cat. I noticed my human reading stories about age 40 being the new 20, 50 being the new 30, etc. The same thing is true for cats. My feline brothers … Continue reading
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