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

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

Tess Tales 6 — Dressing Up for the Vet

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This is part of a series of true stories about my mother. She grew up in a different time. She didn’t have fabulous clothes or jewels but she wouldn’t consider going anywhere without combing her hair and putting on clean … 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

The good, the bad but there is no ugly! | For Animal Lovers

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“Did you get my good side?” New cat resident has settled in. Old cats are curious, resigned or indifferent. The hissing is down to a slight murmur. New cat is named. I always like to wait to name anything because … Continue reading

Another one wins the lottery or shelter follow up | For animal lovers

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What can I say? I am a smooshball about animals. After a tormented couple of days following my visit to the local shelter (if you missed that heart wrenching post, here it is), the beloved husband and I decided to … Continue reading

Volunteering at animal shelters or not | For animal lovers

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There are some things I am conflicted about. There are some things I want to do but don’t want to do. There are some things that rip my heart apart. I have wanted to volunteer at our local animal shelter … Continue reading

Life and death – the outliving wars!

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Yesterday the beloved husband said the most romantic thing. He said, “I hope you outlive Jake.” Jake is our cat. Of course he doesn’t want to share me with anyone, not even a cat! So sweet. Maybe. There is more … Continue reading

Trouble in paradise or the diva is pissed! | For Animal Lovers

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I have three cats. I know you know but I have to put it out there so that you remember I’m crazy. No one but a crazy wonderful, loving person would have three felines under the same roof. Every group of … Continue reading

Cats, poop scooping and Litter Genie to the rescue! (sort of) | For Animal Lovers

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Note: This is a post about cats and their peculiar bathroom habits. If you are not a cat or animal lover you may want to delete right now although my cats will be terribly offended! If you have been reading … Continue reading