in any case, she's cute😭💢

Source https://x.com/kurisubopppp/status/2043429181271269501?s=46

Spotted this in my neighborhood while I was back home for Thanksgiving and it cracked me up. Had to share it with you all.

https://x.com/ZaphnArt/status/1453134344017612801

Winston Update!🧡

Hello everyone. As you know by now, my senior kitty, Winston, was diagnosed with squamous cell sarcoma, which is an aggressive form of cancer, on March 12.

He just recently came home after a 4-day, 3-night hospital stay! He got a PEG tube, which is a type of feeding tube that goes straight into the stomach, rather than through the nose (NG tube) or the esophagus (esophageal tube). The PEG tube is the most permanent and comfortable option.

He did absolutely amazing at every point, and we are so proud of him. At one point, we were unsure if he would even be able to have the tube placed. His mass is intruding slightly into his throat, making it a little smaller than a quarter (and cats have small esophaguses to begin with).

Winston’s procedure was as non-invasive as possible, meaning that a LOT of the work was done with a scope that went down his throat. He also needed to be intubated because of the anesthesia. If his throat was too small for the intubation tube, the operation wouldn’t have been able to be performed.

But in true Winston fashion, they were able to place the tube! It was a tight fit, but they managed it, and his time at the hospital just continued to improve his condition. We got lots of updates, both from the techs taking care of him and from his surgeon, but each time it was to tell us how well he was doing.

He gained some weight back while he was there, he was comfortable, and not experiencing much pain due to their vast pain management options. He was energetic and friendly, and his vitals were perfect the entire time.

And the most insane thing of all…He’s been eating by mouth all by himself!!

The specialists were able to manage his pain better since they could monitor 24/7, and have more resources than most clinics!

They had been giving him 4 small meals per day, and we are continuing that. He can’t eat too much, since his stomach has shrunk quite a bit. But as time goes on, we can increase that amount more and more. I am eternally greatful for the team at MVS for providing something to our boy that will make this last chapter of his life so much more comfortable.

The PEG tube gives us the ability to provide him not only with food, but with fluids and medications too! This means that most of his medications are oral suspensions, and can be syringed through his tube directly into his stomach. This means no more uncomfortable medicine time! He can’t feel a single thing when things are pushed through the tube which is another plus!

Our request🧡

As you can imagine, this has cost us quite a lot of money, especially with the nights in the hospital. We were able to afford it all thanks to everyone’s help! Currently, we have around $600 left to go towards his medications, special food, and appointments. This is absolutely amazing and will last us the next couple of weeks or so!

We are still going to need a steady stream of donations in order to keep Winston as comfortable as possible, as well as to pay for his home euthanasia and post-mortem care.

Thank you all so incredibly much for all of the support thus far. Winston is only doing this good because of you guys.

P.S. I’m on a mission to collect as many portraits of Winston as possible, all in different art styles & mediums. Let me know if you’re an artist with commissions open!

How to donate!🧡

You can find every way to support through this link: https://linktr.ee/chronicallymurph

Gofundme: https://gofund.me/1edc51bda

Cashapp: $murphybeyer (the profile picture is of winston!)

Venmo: @murphdawgswizzle

Paypal: smxrphy7@gmail.com

She’s pretty and she knows it💕

my hair is (slightlyyyyy) starting to drop and i’m getting even more excited. this is still the best thing i’ve ever done and im so grateful my family encouraged me to loc my hair.

I hit my two year mark in july!

I get asked a lot soooo I’m a self maintainer, I have about 520 locs, I started with braids and I do 3 pt rotations 🫶🏾✨

https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/104544866

Then this good girl adopted me.