tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post3311627397642915100..comments2023-12-27T16:41:07.438-05:00Comments on Suldog: DorothySuldoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-47372745404468156272008-06-29T12:49:00.000-04:002008-06-29T12:49:00.000-04:00My husband stopped me at 4 cats because he didn't ...My husband stopped me at 4 cats because he didn't want to be known as the guy married to the crazy cat lady. Now we are down to 2 again and I swear there will be NO kittens coming home until my girls are done and gone, but that doesn't stop me from feeding the odd stray that comes by. It annoys the girls to no end to have an interloper on their turf AND have me feeding and protecting it from their abuses. Currently is a nursing tortie mother who actually came to the door meowing Friday night. She's very skittish so we were surprised at this behaviour but she was also very hungry.<BR/> I think Dorothy and I would be quite the kindred spirits.Ali Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015782002583625223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-51339100044420541252008-06-28T16:02:00.000-04:002008-06-28T16:02:00.000-04:00Wow, that was wonderful. What a fantastic lady, a...Wow, that was wonderful. What a fantastic lady, and what a beautifully written post. So glad David sent us over here. Have a great weekend.Jo Beaufoixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00957369658590225971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-79361632267299421462008-06-27T20:14:00.000-04:002008-06-27T20:14:00.000-04:00I would claim the beautiful Dorothy as a cousin wh...I would claim the beautiful Dorothy as a cousin whether or not she was...in fact I think she may be my sister...being a "crazy Cat Lady" myself...I wish I could hug her...would you please e-mail me so that I might send you my address to give to Dorothy? I would love to communicate with her and help her a bit if I can<BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-54289536744015755272008-06-27T15:27:00.000-04:002008-06-27T15:27:00.000-04:00This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing i...This is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it.Sandpiper (Lin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03704451520824495064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-12538417664352419252008-06-26T21:23:00.000-04:002008-06-26T21:23:00.000-04:00Mate, we all need guardian angels like Dorothy.Mate, we all need guardian angels like Dorothy.david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-61224498452126921912008-06-26T19:06:00.000-04:002008-06-26T19:06:00.000-04:00wow... what a really nice, heartwarming post that ...wow... what a really nice, heartwarming post that makes you smile and be thankful there are people like her in this world to make our days a bit brighter and that actually cares about the world and those around her... once again you have proven why you are my favourite blog... kudos!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349251835937484216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-1846851129282719952008-06-26T14:12:00.000-04:002008-06-26T14:12:00.000-04:00You are ALL lovely people. Thanks so much for the ...You are ALL lovely people. Thanks so much for the kind comments. I'm going to print these out and send them, along with the piece itself, to Dorothy. I'm sure she'll like your loving wishes.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-31128460175955522572008-06-26T13:54:00.000-04:002008-06-26T13:54:00.000-04:00Her physical heart isn’t in such good shape, but h...<I>Her physical heart isn’t in such good shape, but her spiritual one is strong, beating steady, and full of love.</I><BR/><BR/>God love her, she sounds like the person that every person in this world should aspire to be -- selfless and genuine. thanks for sharing her, I really enjoyed reading about her and the time you spent together!CSD Faux Finishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947691876538206892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-1598974666413625332008-06-26T12:33:00.000-04:002008-06-26T12:33:00.000-04:00I love the way you write about people - all of the...I love the way you write about people - all of these things that make ordinary people so special to those who know them. It's a great reminder that there are a lot of wonderful human beings out in our world and to look beyond first appearances...Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17991977217122899608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-75535418729959810312008-06-26T12:31:00.000-04:002008-06-26T12:31:00.000-04:00Dorothy is my hero. Somewhere St. Francis is smili...Dorothy is my hero. Somewhere St. Francis is smiling. That neighbor should realize what you pointed out - if Dorothy weren't caring for those cats there would be A LOT more of them, and they'd be rummaging through trash bins. I've been told a few times that I'm going to be the crazy cat lady when I'm old. If I can be like Dorothy that will be OK. (Well, maybe without all the health problems. I have enough now.)<BR/><BR/>I swear your word verification DOES NOT LIKE ME. 8 letters today. sheesh.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02190489990653412687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-9991906971534724202008-06-26T08:25:00.000-04:002008-06-26T08:25:00.000-04:00I agree with your mom cuz. The first thing I thou...I agree with your mom cuz. The first thing I thought of was Aunt Pat when I saw the pictures. She's not crazy...she'd be crazy if she let them all live in her house!David Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847923057333798936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-53377731060283572552008-06-26T08:17:00.000-04:002008-06-26T08:17:00.000-04:00Thim (and anyone else interested):It was not my in...Thim (and anyone else interested):<BR/><BR/>It was not my intention to solicit funds for Dorothy, but I've received a few offers to send her cash and whatnot. Thank you very much. I have some very generous and caring readers.<BR/><BR/>I don't want to give Dorothy's address here, in public, as I never know what nutjob might get hold of it and do something I'd regret. If, however, you trust ME to deliver to her, I'm not afraid to give out MY address:<BR/><BR/>93 Winsor Avenue<BR/>Watertown, MA 02472<BR/><BR/>Feel free to pass it along, if anyone else is interested. And THANK YOU!Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-87089832262405096752008-06-26T02:11:00.000-04:002008-06-26T02:11:00.000-04:00Dear Dorothy:Today, my friend Sully introduced me ...Dear Dorothy:<BR/><BR/>Today, my friend Sully introduced me to you, although you didn't know it.<BR/><BR/>I hope when I grow up I am exactly like you.<BR/><BR/>Suldog is going to tell me how I can help contribute a few cans of food; being as I am so far away, I need to figure out how to get the food to you. Maybe he will let me PayPal him a bit of money to go towards a case of food?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for being in the world. I think it is a better place because of you.<BR/><BR/>Thim :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-1037586518554995712008-06-25T22:08:00.000-04:002008-06-25T22:08:00.000-04:00Great post and kudos to Dorothy! I've heard of th...Great post and kudos to Dorothy! I've heard of the catch (neuter) and release program. Very good idea.Chris Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843546323461336020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-85711648475694965552008-06-25T19:36:00.000-04:002008-06-25T19:36:00.000-04:00Jim I think she would love this. Once I lived some...Jim I think she would love this. Once I lived somewhere where my elderly neighbours were considered "mad cat people". The cats were in their house though as we were in town. They cared for every one of those cats and bought food from their own pension. They were (and still are) truly kind people - two elderly sisters.<BR/><BR/>Your aunt is a beautiful person and the photo of her when she was younger shows that beauty physically. I hope you get to spend a lot more time with her. You wrote a wonderful tribute to her. You most certainly have captured her very essence.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-44697032231415792282008-06-25T18:38:00.000-04:002008-06-25T18:38:00.000-04:00Dear Mr. Suldog,Our human read your post outloud t...Dear Mr. Suldog,<BR/>Our human read your post outloud to us (at least the cat parts.) We collectively send our warmest regards, and deepest thanks, to your cousin Dorothy. It makes us purr way down deep to know that someone cares enough about God's little creatures to feed our homeless relatives. <BR/><BR/>We think you're nice, too; we'd curl up beside you any day. <BR/>Love,<BR/>Squeak, Missy and Sweetie Pie<BR/><BR/>P.S. Our human said your post was wonderful all the way through.Pat - Arkansashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11623638376731374600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-79406395055115099172008-06-25T17:52:00.000-04:002008-06-25T17:52:00.000-04:00I hope I’ve captured our visit accurately, and por...<I>I hope I’ve captured our visit accurately, and portrayed Dorothy as the smart and caring person she is...</I><BR/><BR/>Well, you certainly DID capture the essence of the lady (in <I>every</I> sense of the word, as you noted), as far as I'm concerned.<BR/><BR/>I'm most impressed, Jim, with both Dorothy and you. Excellent post.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-56706808259979894412008-06-25T15:05:00.000-04:002008-06-25T15:05:00.000-04:00i bet you'll just make her day when she reads this...i bet you'll just make her day when she reads this. what a lovely way to let someone know they're loved...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975021445247888037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-64123559831590178182008-06-25T14:11:00.000-04:002008-06-25T14:11:00.000-04:00Sorry about the above...Dorothy is one beautiful l...Sorry about the above...<BR/><BR/>Dorothy is one beautiful lady, then and now. In her younger picture, she looks like Geena Davis! For a man to write about a woman this way, only shows what a strong, awesome male you are...love you for this post Sul.SandraReehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16305161476021509074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-88810311025143824592008-06-25T13:51:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:51:00.000-04:00I liked this a lot Suldog. Must say that I *knew*...I liked this a lot Suldog. Must say that I *knew* there had to be a cat lady in your line, though. Just knew it ;). How great that you took time to see her and that you realized the importance of the time.Balcony Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04504821384912015425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-76658129609450698792008-06-25T13:39:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:39:00.000-04:00Nice to hear about Dorothy. Hope she continues to...Nice to hear about Dorothy. Hope she continues to be "well". She looks a lot like Aunt Pat - at least to me, anyway.<BR/><BR/>You are a tender and loving person and your mother is soooo blessed to have you for a son.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-50547934086559808242008-06-25T13:36:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:36:00.000-04:00she sounds like a formidable woman, all 72 lbs of ...she sounds like a formidable woman, all 72 lbs of her. i wouldn't dare chastise her for her devotion to the cats.<BR/><BR/>thanks for introducing us to her. :)limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-23145285886730554832008-06-25T13:25:00.000-04:002008-06-25T13:25:00.000-04:00What a beautiful tribute to Dorothy. She sure soun...What a beautiful tribute to Dorothy. She sure sounds like a wonderful, caring and intelligent woman. No doubt you and she are both proud to call each other "cousin."Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-77995215345690546622008-06-25T12:31:00.000-04:002008-06-25T12:31:00.000-04:00That was, beyond a doubt, a really great post! Do...That was, beyond a doubt, a really great post! Dorothy is much to be admired for her attitude about her own problems and her willingness to care for these feral cats. If only more people reacted and responded in a like manner to the animals around us and to the people around is sometimes in need too. How many problems a day would that solve? I think a whole lot -worth a try to emulate Dorothy's methods, for sure!<BR/>Peace.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-61649879177234096642008-06-25T12:14:00.001-04:002008-06-25T12:14:00.001-04:00A bit of a challenge, Jim, typing through a fog of...A bit of a challenge, <B><I>Jim</B></I>, typing through a fog of tears ... but waiting to express my appreciation of this piece is not an option. I salute and applaud your embracing of all that Life gives you. And sharing with all of us, your loving and oh-so-tender account of your magnificent Heart's experience. You touched and blessed me.<BR/><BR/>I thank you, <B><I>SulDog</B></I>.<BR/><BR/>Love you, My Friend.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.com