Meet Schatzie

Schatzie’s Story I was watching Global TV one morning in November 2002 about NASAP. One day at work I checked the web-site and there was Schatzie (Olivia at the time – approx. age 6 months very pretty brown tabby 02-417C). Lyle and I drove out to Sherwood Park where Schatzie was being fostered by Les & Fay Hicks on 10 November 2002. When Schatzie was placed in my arms right away I knew we were meant to be together. Poor Schatzie was so nervous and scared. As I was talking with Les & Fay and let Schatzie go she hid behind a chair/hutch Lyle reached over and she started to purr. We could not take her home since she was being spayed the following week. Before we left I went back to her hiding behind the chair/hutch and promised she would have a “Great Life” with us. We met Les at Pet-Smart Calgary Trail on 16 November 2002 (Saturday) she went home with us. Schatzie was scared for a while but it did not take long before she would become a very confident kitty. Schatzie turned out to be a very mischievious kitty knowing she could do no wrong. We could never get upset at such a sweet kitty. When Schatzie was young she loved going outside in the summer but waited patiently at the back door to have her jingle bells put on (collar) never left her back yard and was always monitored. Schatzie would partrol her backyard and loved falling asleep in the garden and catching the odd bug. When we adopted Schatzie I always said she would be a travelling kitty. Schatzie traveled with us in the trailer for 17 years. All over Alberta, BC and twice to Whitehorse. Schatzie had adventures while camping chasing ground squirrels at Pigeon Lake oh the pictures I have! Schatzie loved Radium Hot Springs (Canyon RV Park) since we went there numerous times and had the same camp site at times. Once we were setup and would open the trailer door and it was like “oh I have been here before”. When camp sites were quiet we would let her out and she would snoop around. It was so much fun watching her explore. One of our trips to Radium while exploring Schatzie got very excited I heard a sound in the bush turned out to be a bunch of garter snakes were at the next vacant camp-site it was a very warm day and they were enjoying the sun wrapped around each other. Schatzie must have heard one going through the bush. Schatzie was diagnosed Diabetic on 06 November 2014 (still traveled with us in the trailer- the first thing I always made sure was to have her supplies packed – twice daily insulin injections and routine blood testing weekly with her glucometer she was such a good kitty when I had to prick her ear). Schatzie recovered bouts of Pancreatitis, Gastritis, Recurring Bladder Infections & Blindness for last few years but still had a comfortable life with us we made sure of that. I never had a blind pet before and this experience has confirmed how adaptable pets are when they loose there eye-sight. With all her medical issues/recovery I always called her a tough old lady. I promised Schatzie a “Great Life” and she without a doubt had a “Great Life” with many adventures. Schatzie was a very unique & special kitty and without a doubt a member of the family The morning of 10 November 2022 when I picked up Schatzie to cuddle and she was very weak and I could tell she wanted help. I called the vet and Schatzie was put to sleep on my lap at home on 10 November 2022 knowing how much she was loved. As promised Schatzie had a “Great Life” with us for 20 years.