Archive for February, 2006

There’s a new kid on the block

Monday, February 27th, 2006

Feral cats are so unfazed by situations that we think will stress them out.
Mike and I went to the animal shelter last week and brought back a dog. The pedigree is questionable. I do not believe this is a breed specific dog, I believe he is breed inspecific!
I had to laugh at the woman […]

Cats and Bird Flu

Saturday, February 18th, 2006

Some disturbing findings regarding the recent outbreak of bird flu

Enclosing feral cats

Thursday, February 16th, 2006

The cat enclosure that Mike and I constructed is such a joy. I can look out of the kitchen window and watch the cats running up and down the ramps, scampering up the trees, or laying on the condos courtesy of Feline Furniture
It is so reassuring to know that they are safe. No more fear […]

Chappy when he arrived

Wednesday, February 15th, 2006

Since I have been talking about Chappy quite a bit, thought I would post a picture of him right when he arrived.

Full Elevator Butt

Wednesday, February 15th, 2006

Chappy has made great strides with us in bonding and affection. He jumps on the couch now and sits next to me and then just stares…waiting. I look over at him slowly and blink a few times, talk to him in my special voice and call him “Chap Chap..” When he hears those […]

Trying to piece the puzzle together

Sunday, February 12th, 2006

The game continues daily of “Chase Indy into the kitchen cupboard.” All health issues have been ruled out, including anal gland problems. Indy is bright, alert, playful, loving and eating and drinking and using the litter pan normally. Yet, Prowler continues to chase her into the cupboard several times a day.
They do not […]

Life Changes

Wednesday, February 8th, 2006

Life can change in a moment notice, and with changes in my life comes a new element of stress in the cats. They are used to me being easy-going and tranquil around them, and lately when I come in the room they are all around me as if to try and comfort me. I woke […]

What is worse than trying to solve a chinese puzzle?

Monday, February 6th, 2006

Trying to unravel blind cords after kittens decide they are the best play toy around!
Mercedes and Bently have been attacking the blinds for several days. Just sitting on the window sill and batting the light-weight cords back and forth have caused quite a tangled mess.
Everynight, I untangle the cords and every morning I wake up […]

Storm is coming

Saturday, February 4th, 2006

There is a storm arriving tonight, and as it comes closer, the cats get more and more anxious. There were a few territorial disputes developing between the four alpha cats and I heard more growling tonight than I have in a long time.
Now that the storm is here, the cats are outside in the […]

Well it’s been a roller coaster

Friday, February 3rd, 2006

We thought we were up but apparently not. Hang in there- I will be in touch as soon as I know more.