When Sneaky’s siblings disappeared two years ago, she came looking in our windows for companionship. I wanted to catch her to get her spayed and examined for health issues. She was too smart to be caught in the trap. That left one thing. Earn her trust. I began with Fancy … Continue reading →
We’ve survived another week in Catland. It’s chilly outside (low 30s), so the inside cats are hugging registers and finding other warm places to snuggle. We humans have been challenged to keep the temperature in the house balanced. The downstairs heat pump is particularly problematic. The thermostat is in the … Continue reading →
If there’s a high place, Daphne will find a way to reach it. Mr. L brought a ladder inside so I could change a few light bulbs. He left it sitting in the parlor. It didn’t take long before this happened: It took her a little bit to figure out … Continue reading →
I owe Sneaky a big apology. We left for San Antonio two weeks ago, and it appears the outdoor feeder jammed the same day or soon thereafter. That means the outdoor cats, Sneaky, Boomer, and Walter, were without food for nearly two weeks. Since we can’t handle Boomer or Walter, … Continue reading →
It’s a drizzly Saturday after Christmas. The humans are fighting off fevers and coughs. The cats are relaxing.
Continue reading →At least that’s one consideration. Ajax has been on a tear lately. He’s been going after Rossie and Tarzan. Lady has been going after Rossie. Rossie to her credit, fights back, but she’s always on the defensive. Rossie leaves claws embedded in heads, but Rossie’s ears are getting battered. The … Continue reading →
Most people know cats are well-acquainted with the concept of “Taking the High Ground.” Ours are no different, but Daphne (so far) is the only one who practices implementing that concept to the extreme. We located much of our library in the hall at the top of the stairs. This … Continue reading →
Lady, all fourteen pounds of her, seems to have developed an affinity for sitting on my shoulder.
Continue reading →We’re in the season when we begin rotating through routine Dr. Val visits for annual exams and shots. No, we don’t take everyone at once, although it might save us a little bit on office visit charges. Everyone is on a little bit different schedule because of when they came … Continue reading →
What are the chances of being able to catch the cats synchronized like this? I don’t know, but I managed at least once. Tarzan and Lady (siblings).
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