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RIP Ajax: April 2006 – October 5, 2019

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on October 5, 2019 by JeanOctober 5, 2019
Ajax and Pericles

Our “Old Man” Ajax is no longer with us. We knew he was in early kidney failure earlier this year. He’s been getting thinner and thinner. Two days ago, I decided to try to get a little weight back on him. I opened a can of food, but he just licked the moisture off it and left the food. Yesterday and today, he wouldn’t touch it. He wouldn’t touch chicken baby food this morning. I brought him to Dr. Valeri. His temperature was 93. Moses put him in the warming chamber until Dr. Valeri came in.  His temperature began to rise. He was alert and aware of his surroundings. I could tell he was in pain.

Dr. Valeri came in and offered to do bloodwork. We talked a little more and I decided she didn’t need to do things that didn’t need to be done to make me feel better. Mr. L and I both knew it was his time. Dr. Valeri’s gut feel was kidney failure given he’s Siamese and 13 years old. That was her only diagnosis, and I concurred. We did what was most humane for Ajax, and he’s no longer suffering. This wasn’t easy for Dr. Valeri either, because Ajax was her favorite of all my kitties. He always got special treatment from her when he boarded there.

The featured photo was how I was introduced to Ajax — Mr. L sent one of his only text messages with that picture to announce his arrival (Sophocles is the adult kitty in the photo). He is buried next to Millie. He was most devoted to Mr. L and tolerated me as a distant second choice. He is missed.Ajax Baby PictureBaby Ajax

Behave!

 

Posted in Cats | Tagged Ajax, Sophocles

Cats: Friday Night Drama and a PSA

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on June 15, 2019 by JeanJune 15, 2019
Jase

We had a little excitement at the house last night. Ajax began attacking Jase for no apparent reason, and we had to protect Jase to make sure nobody got hurt.

In recent weeks, Ajax has been spending more time in the kitchen, and he’s been allowing Jase to nuzzle him. We’ve watched Jase carefully to ensure he wasn’t doing anything to hurt Ajax, and he wasn’t. As near as we can figure, Ajax got tired of being nuzzled and decided to take action. Jase tried to take refuge in his crate, and Ajax tried to follow Jase into his crate. We got them separated and closed Jase’s crate door a few times for his own protection (and Ajax’s, too, because if Jase gave even one nip back, he could kill Ajax).

This morning, so far, everyone seems to be minding their own business, which I hope was Ajax’s intent in attacking last night. We’ve seen Ajax attack other cats (that’s why he and Sneaky are separated), but it was surprising to see him go after Jase who is seven times his size.

In Public Service Announcement mode for a minute. Please, please, please spay and neuter your dogs and cats. Shelters everywhere are filled to the brim with unwanted animals. It’s kitten dumping season, and that’s heartbreaking to see. Someone in town found four kittens in the dumpster at a local car wash this morning. One of our directors is fostering four kittens found dumped in a box in the rain a week or so ago. You think spaying and neutering is expensive, but allowing them to procreate is expensive, too.

And if you’re looking for an animal, please adopt from a shelter or a rescue organization. Consider being a foster to a shelter or rescue animal. We do our best to socialize all our animals, and I know other shelters and rescues do, too, but there’s nothing like a home environment for these fur babies.

Posted in Animals, Cats, Dogs, Milam Touch of Love, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Jase, MTOL, Sneaky

Cats: Who’s Interacting With Jase?

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on June 1, 2019 by JeanJune 1, 2019

Jase is still a little excitable, so most of the cats aren’t interested in interacting with him. Lady has been persistent since Day 1. Ajax has been hesitant, but we’ve noticed that over the last few weeks Ajax has been spending more time in the kitchen. He’s usually on the stairs, but he’s watching Jase and beginning to interact with him more.

Posted in Cats, Dogs, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Jase, Lady

Cats: Walter Update (Yes, Again!)

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on December 22, 2018 by JeanDecember 21, 2018
Walter

On Wednesday, I took the carrier over to my neighbor’s back yard and coaxed Walter out of his hiding place. He complained loudly all the way home. I put him in the bathroom with Rossie and Daisy. He complained loudly for a long time. I sat with him until he calmed down. He tried to get on the window and kept slipping off. I moved what was left of the old cat tower into the bathroom, and it sits just high enoug for him to sit on top of it and look out the window.

Whenever he sees or hears me, he is quite vocal. As far as I can tell, he’s had no serious altercations with Rossie or Daisy. I’ve observed him eating, drinking, and using the litter box. He’s vocal when I come into the room, but when I cuddle him, he quiets right down and purrs. In related news, I had an opportunity to pick Daisy up today, so I released her back into the house. Being in the room did not result in her being more sociable, which was my rationale for putting her in there. Daisy gets along with all the other cats and has no problems in the general population except she doesn’t like me. She and Mr. L sometimes reach an accord where he can pet her.

Since taking Rossie for her annual exam, she’s been letting me pet her (after the obligatory hissing). For now, Rossie and Walter are in the room together. Neither one likes confrontation, so it’s possible they may not interact, but I’ll be observing how things go for both of them. Rossie has been drawn to the boys, so she may be interested in seeing how receptive Walter is to her. I want to give Walter at least 4 weeks to acclimate to being in the house. When he sees me walking Jase outside, he’s vocalizing at the window — loud enough to hear out by the street.

When we brought Sneaky into the house, she vocalized at the window for a little while, too. To my knowledge, Walter has been an outside cat all his life with little or no inside time (I’ve had him inside at least three or four times for an overnight stay in the crate). This is a big adjustment for him.  After he demonstrates he’s adjusted to being in the house, I plan to introduce, one at a time, Daphne, Ajax, Lady, and Tarzan (not necessarily in that order) to him one on one by bringing them into the bathroom for supervised introductions. How that goes will affect my next steps.

For now, Walter is home, safe, and adjusting to a big change in his life.

Posted in Cats, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Daisy, Daphne, Jase, Lady, Rossie, Sneaky, Tarzan, Walter

Cats: With Jase Away, the Cats Will…

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on September 22, 2018 by JeanSeptember 22, 2018

With Jase away at in-residence obedience school, we’re seeing more cats downstairs. Rossie came out for Mr. L to pet her yesterday. Saphhire and Daisy are spending more time in the parlor and even the kitchen. Sneaky’s wound is healing well. The list of kitties that like Animal Scents Cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Dogs, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Daisy, Jase, Rossie, Sapphire, Sneaky, Tarzan

Cats: Sneaky and Ajax

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on September 15, 2018 by JeanSeptember 15, 2018
Sneaky

Ajax does not like Sneaky. We do not know why. We keep them separate from each other. Labor Day weekend, Ajax found a way to get closed in with Sneaky while we weren’t looking. Sometime during that time, he gave her a good bite on her back side. It got … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats | Tagged Ajax, Sneaky, Tarzan

Cats: 14 + 1 Update

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on June 9, 2018 by JeanJune 6, 2018
Zelda

For the Plus 1, Jase is off to summer camp for a week and a half. The inside cats are relieved, the outside cats will be missing their curious creature they monitor movements for. Ajax: Ajax is somewhat curious about Jase, but he doesn’t appreciate Jase jumping on him (nor … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Dogs, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Daisy, Daphne, Delta, Gray Socks Ghost, Jase, Lady, Rossie, Ruby, Sapphire, Scooter, Sneaky, Tarzan, Walter, Zelda

Cats: With Jase

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on April 28, 2018 by JeanApril 29, 2018
Jase (8-week-old shepherd/lab puppy)

The cats are still adjusting to Jase. Ajax tolerates him well. Lady wants to be with him but does not like Jase barking at her. Jase seems to think it’s a game — bark at Lady and she swats at him with her paw. Lady doesn’t seem to be using … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Dogs, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Jase, Lady, Rossie, Tarzan

Cats: What’s What and the Pup

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on April 7, 2018 by JeanApril 7, 2018
Jase (8.5 weeks)

The cats are getting adjusted to Jase — most of them. Someone is not happy, and I have not determined who. I am taking steps to address the unhappiness. When Jase arrived, I moved the food tower to the entry hall and added a water tower there. There are three … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Dogs, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Daphne, Gray Socks Ghost, Jase, Lady, Scooter, Tarzan, Walter, Zelda

Cats and Dog: Living Together

Philosophical Meanderings, Too Posted on March 31, 2018 by JeanMarch 31, 2018
Jase (8-week-old shepherd/lab puppy)

Bill Murray made a version of “Dogs and cats; living together” famous in the movie “Ghostbusters.” Jase has been settling in. He and Lady are the most interactive. He barks at her asking her to play with him. She hisses at him and chases him into a corner. Great fun. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Dogs, Pets | Tagged Ajax, Daphne, Jase, Lady, Rossie, Tarzan

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