The Last Fill-Up

I have an elderly cat (P) whose kidneys are failing him.  With my husband’s help, I give P fluids several times a week.  We’ve been doing this for almost a year.  It doesn’t seem to bother P in the least; he’s pretty laid back about it and spends the time nuzzling for extra attention.  We’re done in less than five minutes. 

Tonight I heard H talking to P as we were getting ready for the ritual:

     What’s that you say?  Yes, it’s the last fill-up for 2010.

Even the cat is celebrating.