Bringing up Morgan: Reflections | For animal lovers

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Next month it will be a year since I first laid eyes on a sad one-eyed cat in a cage. I thought she was an old, special needs cat that no one would adopt. She was quiet when I saw … Continue reading

The year of the hairball | For Animal Lovers

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The Chinese may think it’s the year of the horse but for us it’s the year of the hairball! It happened again this morning. Squish, squish. I stepped in a freaking hairball. I have had cats a long time and … Continue reading

A little bit of awe for the storm | For animal lovers

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We are in the middle of a snowstorm….again. The cats are off to their own business with some sleeping through it and Morgan (the youngest kitty) chatting with the birds. I forgot what it’s like to have a young pet … 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

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

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