Frankie Weiss and Her Magic

by Dan M Weiss

Chapter 7 continued ...

A Concert and A Heart Murmur

          You read earlier in this “Magic” that my nephew's two cats had ruined some of his furniture with their front claws. He went to the local SPCA in 1995, adopted a pair of brothers, one blue grey, the other could be a twin to my Johnnie, except that he’s male. So much for brotherly gene inheritance. I promised Steve, if he ever bought new furniture I would take Momo and Bobo, his cats to the Marlton Animal Hospital for their declawing. Shortly after the above incident, Steve called, he was buying a new leather sofa for the living room and did my offer still stand? I could not refuse him or go back on my word.

          Calling Dr. Rothberg, I explained the circumstances and got a 20% discount since I was the payee. Making a date for the declawing, which had to include an examination. I picked up Momo and Bobo to take them to the Animal Hospital. On the drive of about 30 miles from Steve’s condo, Momo gave me a concert I’ll never forget. From carrier to hospital, the meowing was constant. Bobo took the drive in stride.

        Leaving the cats overnight, the next morning I received a call; Bobo was fine, Momo was not declawed and in his examination he was found to have a heart murmur. An EKG/ultrasound was necessary before they’d dare proceed. What could I do? Another $300.00 would cover for the heart pictures. Driving over to the hospital, I took Bobo home as he was fine. A specialist would be called to give Momo the EKG/ultrasound procedure. Keep in mind, Momo is built like a powerful tank, his muscles have muscles. Go figure - a heart murmur. Making a long story short, he passed with flying colours and was declawed.

          On the way home, his thanks to me was another ear splitting meowing concert.

          I recently was over at my nephew’s place; both cats were no place to be seen, they have the habit of hiding under Steve’s king size bed when company comes. You’d think they would be glad to see their great Uncle since I paid for their stay and stuff at the Marlton Animal Hospital.

          Due to Momo’s heart murmur, extra hospital stay, food and medicines, etc., the original estimate of about $281.00 escalated to $631.00. And, this was with a 20% discount. When keeping cats, if you love and want them around for years sometimes their love and closeness does not come cheap. You may have unforeseen hospital bills concerning their health, but, neither Steve nor his Uncle would have it any other way.   

So far, the two sets of feline “cousins” have never met. Mainly because both Momo and Bobo had their front claws. Frankie with no teeth or claws and Johnnie clawless would be at their mercy should an altercation erupt. You see, both Frankie and Momo are dominant cats; I would not permit their meeting. Either cat could try to assert their dominance over the other, and more than likely, Frankie would be the ultimate victim, unable to defend her inborn instincts. I think Johnnie and Bobo would act like kissin’ cousins. Both have gentle dispositions, unlike Frankie and Momo, who want what they want when they want it. In their cat minds, they come first.

Steven lives alone in a Condo. Just as many other people, both male and female of all ages do, have cats as pets. As I’ve said in some of these pages, the love and comfort these felines give to us, their keepers, is immeasurable. We cat keepers are doubly blessed, we have their company and we have their love. You can have friends, relatives, and other relationships; but when you close your door and your only company are your animals, you are not alone. Their companionship pays many times over for their upkeep and veterinarian bills. You are only one of millions who are the keepers of these beautiful feline animals. Somewhere in my memory banks, I remember reading we keep more cats than dogs, something like fifty-six million depend upon the human being for their care and comfort. That figure alone, should make us proud we are part of a loving and caring society that give their hearts to this beautiful creature, the cat.

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