A Purrsonality Transplant???

So, I’m a little more social than before… what’s the big deal?

Dad has this crazy idea that the vet performed a purrsonality transplant along with the amputation.  He says I like getting attention now.  (I used to run and hide when we had company.)  I’m more “needy” (whatever THAT means).  Ok, I admit… I need a little help scratching my left ear and I let mom and dad know it.  I’m more vocal.  I enjoy getting more belly rubs and snuggling next to someone any chance I get (ok, I stalk mom and dad and meow until they sit down).  Whatever works.  =) 

Maybe, just maybe, I “get” that my family saved my life and I’m grateful.  Maybe I missed my family when I was at the vet getting all that scary stuff done to me… not knowing if I was going to see them again.  Maybe I saw that people aren’t so bad… they were really nice at the vet and tried to help me feel better.   Or, maybe mom and dad spoiled me rotten when I came home with all those extra cuddles.   Does it really matter?  I love my life and my family and I want all their attention!  They seem to enjoy giving it to me, too. 

Mom and dad were worried that I’d come home after surgery and act depressed or withdrawn.  I hear some animals react that way at first.  Afterall, we don’t like change and not being able to do what we used to right away is frustrating.  Just like people, we all react to things differently.  If your pet is taking this change hard, try to give it time and be there.  It gets better.  Let your vet know what’s going on.  It may just be a reaction to pain or to the meds.  Like I said, give it time… it gets better!  I think this was much harder on my people than it was on me… they “think” too much!