Rabies shots before coffee | For Animal Lovers

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There is nothing as exhausting as taking two cats to the veterinarian except maybe taking three or four. Owners should be given valium for these trips. Shots are due so today was the day. I make an appointment for two … Continue reading

The house of diet – For Animal Lovers

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One of my cats is grumpy – really grumpy. Hazel has been put on a diet. Cats don’t do diets very well. They don’t care if they are svelte. They just want to eat! If they go outside, they supplement their … Continue reading

Boot camp for all | For Animal Lovers

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My friend is off on another trip and I am cat-sitting. I am not a professional but I am reliable, dependable, cat-knowledgeable and of course, free. I can dish food and scoop poop. But even more important, I exercise them … Continue reading

Contrasts and comparisons

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There is nothing more dramatic than opposites — young and old, weak and strong, daring and uncaring. The list goes on and on. Lately this has all been hitting home. With the visit of the 7-year-old granddaughters last week I … Continue reading

Early consciousness | For Animal Lovers

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What is the earliest memory you have? Were you five or six? Or much younger? Were they good memories or bad ones? Or a mix of different experiences? I don’t have a lot of memories prior to starting school. I … Continue reading

There’s a new kid in town! | For Animal Lovers

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The beloved husband has another grand pup. Among four adult children he has at least 10 grand pets. Obviously it’s an animal loving family. The new gal is a rescue puppy that was adopted by the oldest daughter and her … Continue reading

The urine caper | For Animal Lovers

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In my last post I mentioned that my cat Jake was having this little problem. He is doing his “light” business “outside the box.” This only happens at night which is something that stumps even the vet. He has always … Continue reading

Bringing up Morgan | For Animal Lovers

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That is Jake in the header picture medicating himself in a catnip bush. Life has been tough the past month! It’s been awhile since I posted about the cats. Morgan has been here a month. There was turmoil initially but … Continue reading

One hell of a week | For Animal Lovers

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Think of this as the season finale on my new cat adventure. “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Quick background: I went to the local animal shelter to donate towels and came home with a one-eyed cat. She was younger than … Continue reading