Love is Blind

Maximus, 5 months ago

craig, i’m glad he’s on the mend. we get so very attached to our furry friends. :)

thickblackoutline, 5 months ago

darling! he is even handsomer~rer than before!! look at those sweet cheeks, giving someone else a run for their money! ;) xxx

Tainia Finlay, 5 months ago

Jordy is looking dapper Craig! What a mountain he (and you) have climbed, love hearing of his progress. Bless your puuuuuuuuurring hearts x

binjy, 5 months ago

That pic is priceless!! he looks sooo happy, and ‘battle-scarred’...

Glad you are both now enjoying your time together

Anne van Alkemade, 5 months ago

He looks very contented despite his battle scars.

Craig Shillington in reply to Maximus’s comment, 5 months ago

We do Maximus :) I couldn’t have Children … so my three fur boys are my kids and I love and treat them as such :) They are my world and mean so much to me :)

Craig Shillington in reply to thickblackoutline’s comment, 5 months ago

Awwww Sweetheart :) :) I can’t wait to see you holding him one day :) :) VBS And he IS handsomer-erer isn’t he :) :) Giggle :) :) {{{{{{{{{{{Mwaaaaah}}}}}}}}}}}}

Paulette x, 5 months ago

What a sweetheart and beautifully captured.

C J Lewis, 5 months ago

Jordy is gorgeous Craig and so glad to hear he is on the mend…may God bless you both :)

Belinda Leopold, 5 months ago

Kisses for Jordy :)

Craig Shillington in reply to Tainia Finlay’s comment, 5 months ago

It was a huge mountain Tainia … but we both had so many people helping us … it now seems like such a little hill :) :) I promise to get those photos up soon :)

Craig Shillington in reply to binjy’s comment, 5 months ago

VBS thanks Binjy :D:D He IS happy :) And so is his Dad :) He is actually more smoochie now than ever :) Maybe he knows :) VBS

Craig Shillington in reply to Anne van Alkemade’s comment, 5 months ago

VBS Hi Anne :) He is :) :) He is an amazing soul :) I am so lucky to have him in my life :)

Craig Shillington in reply to Paulette x’s comment, 5 months ago

Awwww :) Thank you so much Paulette :) He is such a sweetheart to me :)

flower68, 5 months ago

oh kitty..that’s just heartwrenchng :-(.huge hugs for both of you..OO

Craig Shillington in reply to C J Lewis’s comment, 5 months ago

VBS Thanks Chris :) :) No matter what we think we have in our lives that is tragic or Bad, it’s the wonderful miracles like this that so much up for them :) :)

Craig Shillington in reply to Belinda Leopold’s comment, 5 months ago

Nice big smoochie headbutts back – Jordy VBS

Craig Shillington in reply to flower68’s comment, 5 months ago

Awwww Flower …. not Heart wrenching …. Heartwarming :) {{{{hugs}}}} VBS He’s happy now :) And still as handsome as ever :) :)

flower68, 5 months ago

I showed my cat Lily(who is very particular)and she said “ROOOOOOWRR’ which translates into there’s nothing sexier than a cat with the scas of a valiant battle,and a look of unwavering dignity and determination in his eye.ROOOOOOOOOWRR” :-)

Craig Shillington in reply to flower68’s comment, 5 months ago

Hehehe Shhhhhhh Jordy probably has heaps to prove to himself now ;) GROWL! ;) VBS

bamagirl38, 5 months ago

Oh he is beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im glad he is mending !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lucindawind, 5 months ago

awww Im so glad hes recovering ..hes so precious !

Craig Shillington in reply to bamagirl38’s comment, 5 months ago

VBS Wait till his fur grows back properly … I’ll be squirting all the Females away with the hose ;) VBS

Craig Shillington in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 5 months ago

VBS Isn’t he Lucinda :) :) He makes me very happy :) :)

Leeo, 5 months ago

So glad to hear he is doing well :)
My cat seems to have asthma, so yesterday I bought an (expensive) air purifier for him….not everyone would ‘get’ this, but I thought you would.
Cheers
Leanne.

Craig Shillington in reply to Leeo’s comment, 5 months ago

Awwww Leanne … I get it :D I hope you have taken him to the vet for a checkup too though, just in case? Never hurts to be a little over cautious :D :)

Jason Smith, 4 months ago

Beautiful photo Craig, he looks like such a great little friend.
I only just read all the stuff that happened, its really good to see he’s doing well.

Ellen, 4 months ago

Very special photo!

Craig Shillington in reply to Jason Smith’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Jason :) He really is my little boy :) They all are. I am still amazed at how quickly they heal … and also how little they complain!!!

Craig Shillington in reply to Ellen’s comment, 4 months ago

VBS Thank you so much Ellen :)

lareejc, 4 months ago

oh Craig, I’m sorry your little Jordy is going through all that! I went back through your portfolio and figured out what happened to the little angel and I have my answer. I am so glad your little Jordy is ok! He/she has a wonderful, caring dad!

Mariaan Krog, 4 months ago

Such a heart warming story! Jordy made a remarkable recovery re your photo! Thanks for sharing your love for your feline friend with us Craig!

Di Edwards, 4 months ago

What a beautiful portrait Craig! I’m so very glad that he is recovering well after all he has been through. Your love for him shines through every word you write about him.

greenfrog153, 4 months ago

What a beautiful cat Craig.

Janine Hewlett, 4 months ago

Glad he is recovering well Craig!!

GailD, 4 months ago

I only just heard about this Craig. So glad Jordy is ok now. They do become a real part of the family. We have two cats that ‘own’ the house here. They kindly let us live here. For a price lol.

BillyLee, 4 months ago

My daughter and I have read your whole blog and looked at every single picture of Jordy. Its a great story and he is worthy cat to be give the extra years of life. We have three boys who we have saved from the pound. Cats are special little guys, we have a dog also but the cats are so funny with the things that they do or the poses they make. Thank you for sharing your Jordy with us.

Craig Shillington in reply to GailD’s comment, 4 months ago

Hehe Thanks Gail and I know exactly what you mean about how they let us live with them :) I have 2 cats also :)

Craig Shillington in reply to BillyLee’s comment, 4 months ago

Awwwww Thanks Belinda! :) It’s really nice to get feedback that Jordy’s story has touched people in such ways :) Thank you for taking the time to look at it all and for commenting :) :) VBS

Jo Hoden, 4 months ago

bless,i nearly missed the update….:)

Firedrake, 4 months ago

Aw, what a little character! I just read your blog too…what a scary adventure…you must be so relieved!

Shellyb41, 4 months ago

Awww…beautiful. It is so wonderful you have each other. :)

gillsart, 4 months ago

Looks purrrrrty happy !

worksforme, 4 months ago

Wow, this picture is stunning. He just radiates hope and perseverance. Elegance even.

Rinkydink, 4 months ago

I have just been reading your journal entries on the terrible trials of poor Jordy & am so pleased for both of you that he is progressing well & wearing his scars with such dignity.

Foxfires, 4 months ago

Awwww, well melt my heart. What an amazing story of love and loyalty. You and Jordy are pure inspiration! I am so glad that he is on the mend.

frozenfa, 4 months ago

oh dear.. what happened to him? poor thing.. Hugs~
so glad he looks healthier here..

Rhonda Fulks, 2 months ago

Aawwww, what a precious cat! I’ve been offline a while and just read about Jordy. I’m so happy he has a second chance at life! My 10 1/2 year old cat is blind in one eye too, she’s my baby. Love IS blind when it comes from your heart. :)

gaypony, 2 months ago

remind him, its our impurrfections that make us purrfect

Craig Shillington in reply to Rinkydink’s comment, 2 months ago

Awwww Thank you Cat :) :)

Craig Shillington in reply to frozenfa’s comment, 2 months ago

He had a cancer in his eye Frozenfa. We could have just removed the tumor but it may have spread and come back, so the safest thing to do was remove his eye and scrape around the area to make sure it was all gone. He had his ears removed when he was very young because of skin cancer as well. {{{hug}}}

Craig Shillington in reply to Rhonda Fulks’s comment, 2 months ago

Awwww It really is Rhonda :) I just knew Jordy had a few years in him yet :) I know it wasn’t his time :)

Craig Shillington in reply to gaypony’s comment, 2 months ago

Awwwww He knows that ;) :) He is a very proud boy (an the chicks love his scars ;) ) VBS

gaypony, 2 months ago

i like em rough round the edges. he’s gorgeous
xxxxxxx

Craig Shillington in reply to gaypony’s comment, 2 months ago

Awww :D:D

Michelle Wrighton, 2 months ago

Good for you Craig for doing what you can for this gorgeous little guy. I feel sorry for people who never get to experience this kind of bond with a special pet.

frozenfa, 2 months ago

i think both you and Jordy are so very strong.. to have hanged on and last this long. Am so happy and proud of you both! love you two! Hugss!!

Leena Hedman, 2 months ago

What happened to him?

Brian Carey, about 1 month ago

Beautiful and endearing photo, thanks for sharing that with us!

Rickyd, about 1 month ago

Aww what a cute cat,dont know what happend but i’m glad he’s on the mend

peyote, about 1 month ago

what a beautiful kitty
No matter how battered they get
they always look lovely to me
I guess its the forgiving kitty spirit
not the missing bits xXx

Sarah Bentvelzen, 24 days ago

naw! he’s so cute!

zomboy, 22 days ago

talk about been through the wars – poor wee bugger, but Im sure he is happy!

Jill Sprague, 22 days ago

Get Well Soon Jordy!

ashroc, 22 days ago

what a lovely smile he has!

PPPhotoArt, 22 days ago

what a beautiful portrait, poor baby what on earth happened to him???
i’m so glad that he has a lovely family to give him lots of love and care
this image is so deserving of home page, well done and give Jordy my love and hugsxxxxx

mmargot, 22 days ago

Home Page…where Jordy should be!
Your photo shows the love.

iGo BoiNG the..., 22 days ago

or ya poor little mate looks like he has been chewed by a pitt bull though he looks pretty tuff he looks like he`s been through hell give him a belly scratch from the boing =]
glad he pulled through whatever happened to him

LavenderMoon, 22 days ago

This is by far the best photo I’ve seen featured on the home page… and it made me cry.

KnittedKitten, 22 days ago

What a beautiful friend you have…........... I am so happy he is still with you. You have been through some tough times….........hope you have many joyous times, togther, ahead of you both…......... :)

Nelson Campbell, 22 days ago

Great story and pic! 3 cheers for Jordy!!

Helen Bascom, 22 days ago

Oh poor baby! He s a handsome fellow.

Luci Mahon, 22 days ago

Hope he recovers very soon Craig, he’s adorable! Congratulations to you and Jordy on making the home page!

Jesse Hemstra-..., 22 days ago

Oh the poor thing, I’m so glad you’ve taken this photo, this shows the real meaning of being an owner and staying with its companion.

Great work!

Carmen Cilliers, 22 days ago

I just found your journals on this and read the whole story from the beginning to end – what a journey. People think I am mad when I say I am absolutely in love, and love my cat Zorro. Like your Jordy he follows me around and he’s always been there for me. You and Jordy have a beautiful bond and I must say he is a gorgeous animal. (I especially love the photo where he is climbing on you). Oh, and one other thing, when I saw Jordy my first impression was that he must be a special breed – because he doesn’t have ears – yea, don’t ask : )

Lorraine Creagh, 22 days ago

What a beautiful story Craig. I read all the journals. A bond with an animal is a gift and is to be treasured. I have had many cats and that bond you have with Jordy is certainly special and doesn’t come along everyday. I’m sure you will both give each other pleasure for some time yet.

Tara Sheffer-A..., 22 days ago

I must say, I am really taken by this image. Congrats on the homepage feature also. But I am an avid animal lover and cats are my absolute favorite no matter what type or size, from domestic, to the jungle cats. I don’t know the story behind this little felines issues, but I am glad he is on the way to recovery. He is lucky to have an owner that didn’t give up on him and that loves him very dearly. Thanks for being such a great person for this feline!!!!!! This image was obviously taken in love, well done!!!!

Carmen Cilliers, 22 days ago

he’s a super model on featured pages. you have warmed so many hearts with this epic.

Chris Putnam, 22 days ago

Yeah great story and I love your blog. What a little tiger!

Kenny Gulley Jr., 22 days ago

what a cutie!

ThaisH, 21 days ago

Great photo, Craig!!! I wish you all the best!!! =]

bellmusker, 21 days ago

Jordy on the front page!! I damn near clapped my hands when I saw this…..Craig, how’s your beautiful little man doing these days? Keep giving him scratches for me. Better make sure he doesn’t develop an ego now he’s a supermodel :-) The best pirate I’ve ever seen, hehe.

Angela McConnell, 21 days ago

yay Jordy – maybe you could purr like a pirate today – bet you have a very proud daddy! :)

PERUGINA, 21 days ago

Blessings to this little boy…and to you. i know how special and loved he must be…as i too love my cats as they are my babies. I hope that with each day that passes he gets stronger as the bond you both clearly have is wonderful. I also visited your blog and can see how far Jordy has come in his recovery.

. LostBoy ., 21 days ago

that is so not cute…but i like it.

keep up the good work mate.

julie anne gr..., 21 days ago

What a lucky boy to have you to love and care for him

Craig Shillington, 21 days ago

WOW!! Thank you so much everyone for taking the time to read the story!! It’s not an unfamiliar story though, I just hope it spreads a message of Love and helps us to understand that animals should be just as important to us as any other child or person in our lives. We need to know we should look after them because we are actually doing things to make them live longer (and thus get more of the illnesses we get). In my case … I want to push that animals get skin cancer too!! Lets make sure we put zinc and sunscreen on them (or keep them out of the sun) and protect them as much as we can.

Thank you all so very much for your thoughts and well wishes and for taking the time to share this story (of many around the world) with me :) {{{{{{hugs}}}}}}

WJPhotography, 21 days ago

Awe…..glad he’s doing great…..beautiful little man..
Fabulous capture

Craig Shillington in reply to Leena Hedman’s comment, 20 days ago

Hi Leena …. you can read all about Jordy here

Craig Shillington in reply to LavenderMoon’s comment, 20 days ago

{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} Awwww Thank you so much LM!!!

Craig Shillington in reply to Carmen Cilliers’s comment, 20 days ago

VBS Thanks Carmen, they are very special indeed aren’t they :) And Yes!! He does actually look like a special breed without his ears doesn’t he. ;) He looks so normal without them. I think he is the most handsome Kitty EVER!! But I am bias ;) VBS

Craig Shillington in reply to Tara Sheffer-Archie’s comment, 20 days ago

Awwww Thanks Tara :) You can read Jordy’s story here {{{{hug}}}

Craig Shillington in reply to bellmusker’s comment, 20 days ago

Awwwww :) Hello you :) :) :) He is doing good in regards to the surgery :) Pretty well all healed and he still catches mice and brings them in to show them off to Dad ;) His other eye is a bit yucky now though, so I am keeping a really close watch on that. He is a gorgeous Pirate isn’t eh :) He doesn’t even need a patch … he’s THAT good ;)

Craig Shillington in reply to PERUGINA’s comment, 20 days ago

Awww :) Thanks Patricia :) He and Basil and Fudge are my furkids :) :) If it wasn’t for them, I would be a very lonely man indeed!!

Craig Shillington in reply to . LostBoy .’s comment, 20 days ago

Don’tcha think Dave? I reckon he looks really cute now ;) Thanks

Leena Hedman, 20 days ago

I read the story, it is beautiful – and painful. Thank you for sharing your journey with this wonderful little fur-person. I have been through similar pain, and currently have a pet with an incurable tumor. Her surgery two years ago is still hurting financially, but we got to keep her with us. The day we need to let her go is drawing closer, I hope I will be strong. Wishing you all the best, Leena

PERUGINA, 20 days ago

I know what you mean only too well.

Adrian Rachele, 19 days ago

Happy to see your little guy is well and up and kicking Craig. All the best to the little bundle of fur.

Craig Shillington in reply to Leena Hedman’s comment, 19 days ago

Oh Leena {{{{{hug}}}}} I don’t think we will ever be able to prepare or be strong enough for that. But we can gather support and grow from the love we gave … and received. :)

Craig Shillington in reply to Adrian Rachele’s comment, 19 days ago

Thanks so much Adrian. :) He’s not out of the woods yet, but his prospects are 100% better than they were a few months ago :)

Vuju, 18 days ago

I’m so glad your sweet boy is alright.

I had to go through a similar decision process at one point with my pup, Oreo. She had glaucoma in her left eye and had to have it removed. I know what a painful and confusing process it can be. Are we doing it for ourselves? Will they be happy? Are they going to be content afterwards?

But your loving boy seems to be healing well and I’m so thankful to see that. My prayers are with you and your furry family.

Craig Shillington in reply to Vuju’s comment, 16 days ago

Thanks Vuju. And I agree totally about all the thoughts that go thru our minds when it comes to this. At first I thought I had no choice and that I had to prepare myself to figure out when Jordy was in pain that the time had come to help him out of the pain. But when the Perth Dr looked at him and said they could save him, I started thinking more about extending his life. Even though they are our pets, it’s very hard at times to think about what is right for THEM. And it’s also very hard to not want to have them still be a part of our lives for as long as possible because of the love and friendships that we form with them.

funkyfacestudio, 6 days ago

It’s so sad that you two had to go through all of that but It’s such a wonderful outcome ! how is he doing lately ?

Craig Shillington in reply to funkyfacestudio’s comment, 5 days ago

{{{{{hugs}}}}} Thanks FF :) He’s doing pretty good :) He’s happy and comfortable :)

victoria rusnac, 4 days ago

poor thing

Katherine Meyer, 2 days ago

Wow, I came across the pic of Jordy in the Love of Cats challenge, and I had to go read your entire blog about what happened to your kitty. Reading the story literally brought tears to my eyes. I commened you on loving your animals so much to do what you have done for him. I wish there were more people in this world who treated and cared for their animals as much as some of us are willing to do. I wish I could save every cat that was in trouble, homeless or sick, and I’m glad to hear your Jordy is still doing well! Keep us updated on you guys =)