In November 2010, we almost lost Pan to a snake bite. The Bear found him as he was undergoing paralysis and we rushed him to the Animal Accident and Emergency Hospital who were amazing and had him back on four legs in no time. Since then, we've kept them inside during the day, only letting them out in the evenings for a few hours. This is a shot taken from the bathroom - they love sitting in this window as they have a view of the field next door and the street - they can see (and hear) when 'Daddy' is coming on his motorbike.
Today, we let them out around 7:30pm. It had been a cool day in Melbourne and we thought they would be safe. Around an hour later, The Bear looked over the balcony (he has an uncanny knack of knowing when to look) only to find them sitting with a brown snake! The Bear held the snake down with a broom and I grabbed both cats - who were most put out about having their play thing taken from them!
Although they both seemed 'ok', they are now at the vet hospital - in their capable care. We are a little stressed as it was frightening, plus the financial cost is very high (no Medicare for pets, it seems). In saying that though, the Universe also has an uncanny way of working things out & I know that it will all work out. I have faith (although I admit that I'm scared) that things will work out & we (all four of us) will be ok. It really is a case of getting through with 'love' and letting the rest work itself out.
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