Random 5 for May 3 – Jeopardy, litter boxes, day lilies, TV, Morgan

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I know it, I know it! – Those are the words most often heard during Jeopardy in our house. Our problem is that we can’t pull the answer from our brain’s data bank fast enough. We are big fans but … Continue reading →

The dreaded talk | For animal lovers

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I was involved in my own stuff. Wasn’t paying attention. Always pay attention or you lose ground. After a week of wallowing in self-indulgence it was time. Surgery always makes me lose weight. Unfortunately it doesn’t have that effect on … Continue reading →

Dieting cat style – an update on Hazel | For Animal Lovers

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Today it’s all about cats — actually just Hazel. I am so proud of myself her. At her last vet visit in October she weighed just under 18 pounds. She’s not a big cat, structure wise. If she were a person … Continue reading →

Plain vanilla

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There is much to be said for plain vanilla. It’s my favorite ice cream. I like it in cakes and custard too. When it comes to personalities, plain vanilla is the red-headed stepchild. It’s the wallflower. The one that you … Continue reading →

A near coup d’état! | For animal lovers

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coup d’état noun \ˌkü-(ˌ)dā-ˈtä, ˈkü-(ˌ)dā-ˌ, -də-\: a sudden attempt by a small group of people (or cats) to take over the government (or house) usually through violence (or naughty behavior) Recently I have been trying difference brands and kinds of … Continue reading →

Best present ever! | For animal lovers

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My Christmas present came early this year. It came in a big box with parts that had to be put together. The instructions were in Swahili but we made do. I knew it was coming and I couldn’t wait. Or … Continue reading →

How did I end up with four cats? | For Animal Lovers

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The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi My family has some unusual genes. Every family does. Our family doesn’t carry the stalker gene or the serial killer gene. We do … Continue reading →

The real cost of having a pet | For animal lovers

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When you go to the shelter to adopt, you complete an application. At our shelter one of the questions is “what do you think the approximate yearly cost of a pet is?” This is a very curious question. I have … Continue reading →

The poop scoop

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This post is about a really bad cat day. Really bad. If you are at all squeamish you may want to pass. If you are tough; have had kids or pets (they both poop); or work in healthcare; this will … Continue reading →