The pic on the left is the very first photo I took of Lily in the house 3 years ago after being rescued. On the right is a recent pic of her after a vet visit, who said she was now her ideal weight. The change is startling. #Catsofbluesky #Catlovers #Blueskycats #Blackcat #Cat #Cats

This is Lily, just a few days after arriving into our lives in Nov. 2022. She was a rescue cat from a cat's charity as she had been kept in a locked room as she didnt get on with the owner's other cats. She was younger than first told hence her fuller size now. #catsofbluesby #Blackcat #Cats #Cat

"Lily - "Gone Fishing" today. #Catsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #blueskycats #Catlovers #Blackcats #BlackCats #Cat #Cats

Having a restful Sunday. Lily also wondering why that phone keeps pointing at her. "Well, darling, you have legions of fans who you give great pleasure to" 🐈‍⬛🐾👍 #Catsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #BlackCatsOfBluesky #Catlovers #Cat #Cats

Lily's beauty speaks for itself #catsofbluesky #Caturday #caturday #BlackCat #blackcat #cat #Cat #Blueskycats

"You're going to fall off, Lily" 🙄 #catsofbluesky #blueskycats #blackcat #Caturday #caturday

While the psychotic #Trump is again demonstrating just how dangerous he is to world peace, we need more #Cat photos to lower our anxiety. Lily is having a "duvet day" Good idea. #catsofbluesky #Caturday #Blackcats #cats #cat

The second Lily pic of the day on this #FurryFriday. On a garden chair last summer dreaming her day away. #Catsofbluesky #BlackCat #blackcat #Cat #Cats

Not sure if it's my perception but Lily seems to be getting even bigger. Last recent vet check showed her weight was only slightly heavier. I'll have to rent her, her own house soon! #catsofbluesky #blackcat #cat #cats #FurryFriday

Lily enjoys doing impressions. This is her take of a Sea lion. #catsofbluesky #BlueskyCats #Cat #BlackCat #cat #blackcats

Lily observing the comings and goings in the avenue this morning. #cats #catsofbluesky #Blackcat #cat #cats #Blueskycats #CatsOfBlueSky

Lily with her tongue out this morning, still tasting her breakfast #Catsofbluesky #BlackCat #Blueskycats #CatCapers #Cat #cat

Lily photobombed by one of Snow White's "helpers" last year. Also, today is my birthday! #catsofbluesky #Cats #Cat #Catlovers #BlackCat #Birthday

Lily in 2023, it's still unmistakably the fluffball she is now. 🐈‍⬛🐾 #cats #catsofbluesky #BlackCat #Blueskycats #Catsofbluesky

Lily settling in to her #Caturday evening. #Catsofbluesky #Cats #Blackcats

"No Lily, I won't pick up your toy. the vet's advice is you're supposed to be increasing your exercise 🙄." #Catsofbluesky #Cat #Cats #Blueskycats #Blackcats #FridayFun

Lily is so missing going outdoors, and getting "cabin fever" being held indoors for nearly 2 mths now to recuperate from her broken paw. The vet has given a date of mid March to get that elusive fresh air again. #Catsofbluesky #BlackCat #Cat #Cats #CatsOfBlueSky

Another day, another Lily photo. We have some rare sunshine today and it's bringing out the best in Lily's coat #Blackcat #cats #cat #catsofbluesky #Catlovers #Blueskycats #CatsOfBlueSky

Well, let sleeping cats lie. Lily has found a sweet spot directly above the warm radiator, but also a prime view of the comings and goings in the cul-de-sac. #catsofbluesky #blackcats #Catlovers #Cat #Cats #Blueskycats #CatsOfBluesky #catsky

A very large furry object has appeared on the middle of the bed. I need my sleep but I don't know what to do with it....? #Cat #Cats #catsofbluesky #blueskycats

Here's Lily eyeing up a nice comfy bed to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. You can see here that her recovering right paw still has a way to go to fully grow her fur back. #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #BlackCat #Cats #Catlovers

Lazing on a sunny afternoon. The vets rang yesterday to advise that Lily needs 3-4 more weeks to be considered for a return to outdoors. This is NOT what she wanted to hear as she looks out of the patio door today #Caturday #Catsofbluesky #BlackCat #Blueskycats

Lily showing her impressive full length as she gazes out into the chilly Mancunian afternoon. #cats #BlackCat #Catsofbluesky #FurryFriday #Cats #BlueskyCats

"The top of the stairs to chill is as safe as anywhere" insists Lily. #catsofbluesky #blueskycats #Cats #Blackcats #BlackCat #Catlovers

"How much is that pussycat in the window? ...the one with the beautiful fur....." #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #Blackcat #BlackCats #FurryFriends #Cat #Cats

Lily this morning. #catsofbluesky #CatsOfBlueSky #Catlover #Catlovers #WhiskersWednesday #BlackCat #blackcat #Blueskycats #BlueSkyCats

Outside, last summertime. Lily thinking, "My goodness would someone PLEASE call the fashion police!" #Catsofbluesky #BlackCat #Blackcat #Blueskycats #Cats #Catlovers #CatsOfBlueSky #Summer

Poor Lily, still somewhat out of sorts. She's definitely missing going outdoors. Her day will come. #catsofbluesky #Catsofbluesky #BlackCat #Catlovers #Cat #Cats #BlueskyCats

"How does that scratching post work again?". Lily trying to get back to "normal" #catsofbluesky #BlackCat #blackcat #Catlovers #Blueskycats

Lily watching the 6 nations Rugby yesterday. She prefers the round ball football (soccer) version though. #catsofbluesky #blueskycats #BlackCats #Cats #Catlovers

"Yes Lily, you have been very brave" Showing what she's endured to repair her right paw. #Caturday #Blackcat #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #catsofbluesky #Cats

Well folks, the day has finally arrived. The cone has gone!!! ...and Lily has been celebrating by having the mother of self grooming sessions 🐈‍⬛🐾🥳🎊 #Catsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #Blackcat #BlackCat #Catlovers #FurryFriday #Blueskycats

Young Lily, shortly after arriving into my life in November 2022 #Catsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #Catlovers #BlackCat #Cats #blackcats

Outdoor Lily, I'm determined to get her to this level again this summer when her paw has fully healed. #catsofbluesky #WhiskersWednesday #BlackCat #Blueskycats #Catlovers

Lily does love a meat stick. Her next vet appt is less than 48hrs away, when the cone maybe history 🤞. #catsofbluesky #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #Blackcat #Catlovers #Cats

Lily and me in the back garden a few summers ago. #catsofbluesky #blueskycats #Blackcat #Catlovers #Catsofbluesky #Cats

This was a few months ago and may give you an idea how much of a naturally larger kitty Lily is. Legs have to be spread to accommodate her (!) #catsofbluesky #BlackCat #Cat #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #Lily #LilyCat

To use an old British insult #Trump is indeed a wanker amongst all the other deserved shit thrown at him. I'm still stunned just how many #MAGAMORONS there were to re-elect him. Here in Britain, we choked on our cornflakes the day after the election. Stay strong Democrats. Your time will come again.

Lily looking well on this Sunday morning. She's been extra vocal too and getting back to her cheeky self. #catsofbluesky #Catsofbluesky #Cat #Blackcat #Catlovers

I'm so looking forward to taking more photos of Lily, like this one from last year, once she is fully recovered. #Caturday #caturday #Catsofbluesky #BlackCats

Please don't be too downhearted Lily. The cone should be gone in less than a week now #Caturday #caturday #catsofbluesky #Blackcats

Another day in Coneland. Lily still radiates beauty #Catsofbluesky #catsofbluesky #Blackcat #BlackCat #Cats #Cat #FurryFriday

Lily - "I cannot express just how fed up I am with this stupid cone now. Please, just take the damn thing off!" 🐈‍⬛ #BlackCat #blackcat #Catsofbluesky #CatsOfBlueSky #Catlovers #WhiskersWednesday

Nothing new really to report with Lily this morning. Vet advice is still to keep her mostly caged, BUT she finds it difficult to sleep there. When out, she catches up on lots of monitered sleep. #BlackCat #Catsofbluesky #Cats #Cat #Blueskycats

A close up of Lily snoozing last year some time before her recent dramas. #blackcat #BlackCat #Catsofbluesky #Blueskycats #BlueSkyCats #Catlovers #catlovers #BlackCatsOfBlueSky

It's apparent that Lily sleeps very little (if at all) when caged overnight, but sleeps like a baby on a comfy double bed in a quite bedroom. She needs it. #Blackcat #Catsofbluesky #Cat #blueskycats #BlackCatsOfBlueSky #cats

Still posting older snaps of Luscious Lily while she continues to recuperate indoors. #Caturday #caturday #Blueskycats #Catman #Catsofbluesky

Lily at 2yo. #catsofbluesky #caturday #Caturday #Blueskycats #Blackcat

A pic of Lily to remember her early days in my household (feels like a VERY long time ago now 🐈‍⬛) #catsofbluesky #Catlovers #Cat #BlackCat #CatsOfBlueSky

Lily back from the vets. They are happy with the progress of her paw. They say the cone has to stay for now as licking her shaved paw could result in an infection. Her next appt is in 2 weeks. #catsofbluesky #BlackCat #blackcat #FurryFriday #CatsOfBlueSky