Hi, it’s me! Gracie! Just a quick update. Strange looking (and smelling) humans have been coming and going. I greet them quickly, sniff their shoes and nap on my cat tree. Sasha thinks they are the apocalypse coming to kill us. She’s under the bed. Gus watches from a distance. He will take a head scritch or two without scrambling and Morgan sleeps through the whole thing. Our peeps have promised this won’t go on for much longer. I sure hope so because all the toys are locked up and our dishes are in a closet. Who ever heard of putting food dishes in a closet? It’s insane!
My leg hurts! Fetch me a sardine!
There was a kerfuffle last night. I wasn’t involved but there was a loud crash bang! The peeps couldn’t find anything broken or thrown over but Morgan is limping. Our lady peep said, “Of course there’s an injury, it’s the weekend!” Nothing seems to be broken but maybe a sprain. Morgan is lapping up the extra attention and treats. The peeps are all gushy over her. I think she’s faking it.
“Where is my food?”
Maybe more news from the trenches next week!
Over and out — Gracie
Note from the peep — Our home is on the market for sale and the cats have been very good about not annoying (or peeing on) prospective buyers. Gus has worked his magic with the realtor who thinks he’s adorable.
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OH Morgan, I’d give you the whole tin of sardines…hand fed one by one. And tuna, Gracie.
Fingers crossed on the offers! Cat approved best news ever
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There must be a contagious broken limb disease making the rounds! Feel better soon Morgan!!! (and insist on the hand fed sardines..)
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I’ve never had a cat (barring an auto accident) breaking a leg. I’d like to know how she did it. She a large strong cat. It didn’t involve the other cats.
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As if there wasn’t enough to worry you – now the unknown cause….but hopefully you are leaving it when you move. (Oh, they will have box heaven!) We had one cat broken leg – BB shot from little kid ( who was sorry as he played with the cat and didn’t realize….Single mom) Spot ( who was rescued from under a bed in the mattress dept of a store…now there’s a story) hated the cast and metal loop that circled above his hip – he windmilled around the house in a fury for some time, but eventually commandeered the couch grumpily. Cats are tough.
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Tougher than me apparently.
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“Of course there’s an injury, it’s the weekend!” – That made me smile as it is usually true for peeps too!
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That’s true. That’s how I became acquainted with medical walk-in centers. Now I use them during the week unless there is something specific that I need to see my PC doc for. It’s so much easier.
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I’ve never tried one before … I guess that’s a good thing. I know people who use only them as you say stuff happens on the weekends! (House disasters happen then – plumbing disasters always occur on a weekend.).
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I hate when I hear some crash and can’t find what the cats did! I hope Morgan is feeling better.
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Yes I hate that too. Or barfing somewhere but you don’t know where. I have her in our cat room which doesn’t have high places to jump. I tried to increase her area to include another bedroom but the first thing she did was try to scale the cat tree. She can’t walk steady let along climb. She’s back in the cat room until I have time to spend with her.
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Hang in there Gracie! Soon you and your crew and your peeps will be in a nifty new house. Think of all the new things you will have to smell!
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The last owner didn’t have a pet so it will be stinky people smells!
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Getting all the mileage out of the Kerfuffle injury. I love that.
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The injury has turned out to be a broken leg. Poor Morgan. She’s in a splint.
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Kate, just seeing this. I am so sorry. Glad you got her in and she was treated. I hope she is not feeling a lot of pain. Poor little girl. I wonder what happened that she broke her leg.
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We’ll never know for sure. We heard a noise but didn’t find anything not even a cat when we investigated. She is on some pain meds but they are not quieting her down like the vet they would. She is pissed and wants out of the collar and splint.
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I’d be pissed too. I see in comments that DerryCats suggested a collar. I know she will be happier. She has so much knowledge when it comes to cats and dogs.
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Oh, Morgan knows your attention is not where it should be, on her 24/7. It seems like she is just giving you a little reminder. Pets love to do that to us. Hope she’s feeling better soon, and Gracie continues to help you write.
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Morgan is going in to the vet this morning. If anything she is even more protective of the leg and won’t walk on it. Fingers crossed for her. They may need to take x-rays as there is nothing I can see.
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Poor baby! My dog Peanut recently had the same mysterious injury. He seemed to make a complete recovery after I forked out $$$ for an x-ray and developed more gray hair.
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That’s why I waited a day but this morning it broke my heart to watch her shuffle. Just about a month ago Gracie had a loose tooth that cost $$$ and I could have pulled it myself had she let me.
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Oh, Gracie, you are hilarious. Gus is still looking cool and I hope Morgan is okay, but she’s pretty slick if she’s faking it!!! I ought to try that sometime. Extra treats never hurt anyone. If you charm someone into buying the house quickly, you can move into the new place!
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Gracie — I’m packing my toys and catnip. Don’t want to leave those behind.
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Of course not! Pack well.
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I do hope that Morgan is doing okay. What a time for trips to the vet! And you wouldn’t want anyone to purchase your house who doesn’t appreciate the cats, I don’t think! I’m glad they’re on the job giving prospective buyers the eye! They’re good spies.
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She was not better this a.m. so I’m waiting for the vet to open. Fortunately we have some local options for weekends. What is it with my cats and weekends.
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Gracie – you completely crack me up! I do agree with you. Cat food dishes don’t belong in the cupboard — especially when cats are expecting a snack! Wishing you all smooth sailing ahead!
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Gracie — We are doing our best to look like perfect cats. I sat on the chair with the realtor and she thinks I’m adorable!
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I hope Morgan feels better soon. Bowls in a closet- the peeps have lost their mind from the pandemic.
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Yes, no showings and the closet door is open. During showings it’s closed. I just have to remember to open it up afterward!
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I think they are doing great, considering all they have to put up with. Pretty soon they’ll have a new house to explore and more ways to make mischief. I bet Morgan hurt her pride more than anything (cats aren’t supposed to fall)… I hope she’s better soon.
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It will be interesting. This group of cats has never moved. I’ve had some cats that did. Some are curious right away and some stay in a closet for a week. We’ll see what we have.
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Gracie, I hope the strangers get out of your way soon. Poor Morgan, hope she’s better soon too.
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We’re keeping an eye on Morgan and today Gracie jumped in the chair to sit WITH the realtor. They are BFFs.
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Oh no. I hope Morgan is okay.
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I think so. My best guess is that she tried to jump up someplace and missed, falling down awkwardly. No blood or cuts and no furniture overturned.
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Fun update from Gracie. Hope Morgan feels better soon.
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Me too. When my pets aren’t feeling well, I get a heavy heart.
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I totally get that. 😟
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Thanks for the update, Gracie. Hang in there. Surely this won’t last long!
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Gracie: There has to be a better way to do this. Hiding my food and toys is unacceptable!
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Showing a house with pets is so difficult. You have to get the dogs out, but make sure no one lets the cats out! hope it sells quickly and the move is uneventful.
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So true! One showing left the attic door open and another left the workshop door open both of which we don’t allow the cats access. Fortunately they didn’t discover it. Every time I came home I did a nose count. Then there was barfing Wednesday. I swear Gracie barfed 3 times (between showings) just to keep me on my toes.
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Hopefully Morgan is thinking this “If I limp I’ll get extra scritches and treats” thing isn’t a bad gig! Seriously though hope she’s OK. TWO OFFERS – YESSSSSSSSSSSS!! Let’s hope the end of this road is in sight. Wouldn’t THAT be nice! 🙂 🙂
Hugs, Pam
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Yes, very nice! Cats are not fond of all these strangers but then neither are the peeps!
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OhMyGosh! Your toys are all locked up… terrible. Pictures in the post show Happy Sassy Cats despite strange looking and smelling humans in your territory. Of course the realtor thinks Gus is adorable cause he is! Hope he’s visiting Sasha under the bed and purring sweet nothings in her ear. Fingers crossed for the two offers!
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Gus is mostly not a scaredy cat although he doesn’t like to get picked up. Almost anyone can walk up to him as long as it doesn’t look like they are going to grab him! Sasha gets lots of loving after the fact. She even rolled on Morgan looking for affection yesterday. That didn’t go well. Fingers crossed.
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Strangers coming in and wandering around can be miserable for cats. Teddy hides whenever there is a knock on the door and doesn’t come out until he’s sure we are alone again. Jack will look to see who is at the door but then disappears. Dolly made sure everyone saw her and admired her. She loved men with tools!
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Gracie is like Dolly and it looks like Gus isn’t far behind. Morgan can’t be bothered but Sasha is traumatized. Sometimes it takes her more than an hour afterward to come out.
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Hope Morgan is okay. And good for Gus for working his magic on the realtor! Paws crossed that the home sells soon…sigh.
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A little worried about Morgan but nothing appears to be broken. I’m waiting it out as I couldn’t get an appointment today anyway. If it’s still pronounced tomorrow, she’ll go to the ER place. Two offers coming today. Woohoo! I’m much like Sasha. Don’t like people going through my personal spaces only I don’t fit under the bed.
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Woo Hoo! Two offers = great news!
Best to Morgan.
And tell Gracie I loved her column!
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Gracie says to send tuna!
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Paws crossed for Morgan, and fingers and toes crossed that one of the two offers coming today is suitable!
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hugs to morgan we hope she is ok soon… and we hope you will have a super good weekend…
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Morgan…sigh! Pets like to give you a worry but your plate is already full!
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