How bad is it? Or how to get your happy on…

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I needed some happiness. A break from the bleak and dreary. I watched the Kitty Bowl followed by the Puppy Bowl. (Followed by the People Bowl) Better than Valium. Almost better than winning the lottery. So funny and peaceful in … Continue reading

Random 5 for February 5 – Pet rescues, Mom, vanity, caffeine, ads

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Rescue group – Gracie (the new catkid) came from a rescue group I hadn’t dealt with before. It’s all volunteer (as many are) and full of cat lovers (just like me). After three weeks I’ve had two follow-up calls to … Continue reading

Sassy cats – An interview with Gracie, the new catkid

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Hi, Gracie here. Today is my three-week anniversary at this posh hotel. I think I’m getting to stay here because no one comes to trot me out to new peeps like a pair of shoes on sale. I had to … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 29 – Chipmunks, carpets, nightclothes, cards, politics

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An early brunch – January has been six degrees warmer than normal. Very unusual. This week I saw a chipmunk looking for sunflower seeds around the bird feeders. It’s early to see them out of hibernation and I haven’t seen … Continue reading

Sassy cats — To pill or not to pill

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When Morgan was adopted she came with some intestinal issues that required pills. She was mixed with the other cats before we received her diagnosis and ALL the cats had to be pilled. It was a nightmare. Four cats, three pills … Continue reading

Sassy cats – Gracie’s story

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We got a new cat last week. She is somewhere between 9 months and 4 years old. The vet thinks older but I think younger. She came from a hoarding situation with 15 cats and no money for any cat … Continue reading

Why we do the things we do

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With the recent addition of a fourth cat, I’ve had some folks ask why I did that. It wasn’t an easy decision. There’s always the risk of clashing feline personalities. (I worked in Human Resources. I know all about clashing … Continue reading

Random 5 for January 15 – Pets, adoptions, Siri, happy, spellcheck

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Yesterday was my birthday! So did I paint the town red? Not exactly. I adopted another special needs cat. (If I don’t do it, who will?) Equally adorable to the one I have and looks a lot like Morgan except … Continue reading