Kitten doesn’t have a name yet. Mr L is avoiding handling her while she’s in quarantine, because he rubs his eyes a lot, and he’s afraid he’s going to handle the kitten, forget to wash his hands, rub his eyes, and get ringworm in his eyes. A valid concern. He’s … Continue reading →
Saturday night, prior to an approaching storm which appeared to contain hail, we took the trucks to the shop and tucked them in. Then we walked back to the house. When we came around the corner of the gym at the high school, a white kitten was in front of … Continue reading →
While we were on vacation, the cats were boarding at our veterinary clinic (yes, eight cats pretty much fill her up, and Ms Kitty is finishing up her annual tour of several months during that same time, so they get creative for everyone — Ms Kitty and a homeless cat … Continue reading →
“The kittens” are three today. Here’s what they looked like three years ago (Lady on top and Tarzan just below her): Here’s what they looked like when we decided to keep these two (Lady and Tarzan on right): And here’s what they look like these days: … Continue reading →
Sneaky answers to all those names. Mr. L calls her Squeaky (which she is), I originally called her Sneaky when she wouldn’t take the bait in the trap, and she has four white feet, somewhat resembling sneakers, so I sometimes call her Sneakers. Whatever we call her, we have a … Continue reading →
Earlier this week on Facebook, I lamented the overnight water tower tipping antics of the cats. Lady and Tarzan, in their “teen” months had a history of playing with the water tower and spilling water from it. With thirteen “teenage” pounds of Pretty Boy Floyd (yes, he did it while … Continue reading →
I had to go down to San Antonio this week to water the grass. Due to the severe drought we’re experiencing in Texas, watering restrictions have been in place. We can water using conventional sprinklers or sprinkler systems one day per week between the hours of 3-8 am and 8-10 … Continue reading →
So. She doesn’t look particularly threatening? You just never know. Save
Continue reading →I couldn’t begin to tell you what’s going on with the cats this week. I’m in Ohio for my 35th Class Reunion tonight, and they are still in Texas, terrorizing our veterinary clinic. Well, I hope they aren’t really terrorizing the clinic. I love my vet and her staff, so … Continue reading →
As with human kids, the box the toy came in is frequently more interesting than the toy itself: Lady and Tarzan are the current “kings of the box” in this photo, but the reigning royalty changes frequently. Rossie, Ruby, and Natasha are the only cats that don’t play that game. … Continue reading →