2 posts tagged “cat”

Hi everyone!  Just a quick note (cause I'm too tired to write a long one!) to let you know that the move went well & there were only two casualties:  a china serving bowl 8-(  and my bookcase.  It's one of those cheapie Office Depot kind...fiberboard.  I guess Josh lost his grip on it and put his knee through the back of it.  So it kind of looks like the lower portion has a seam or a crack.  But once I put books and "decor" on the shelves it'll be hidden, so it's nooooo biggie. 

My kitchen and bedroom are unpacked, for the most part, & boxes that I know I don't need to get into (Christmas, Josh's baby & childhood memorabilia) are all stored away.  There are still quite a few boxes that I need to look through.  Several of them are full of books, even though when I moved up here 2 years ago I parted with a LOT of books.  If I could I'd never part with any of my books, but ya' know, when space is at a premium....

We've already had a few "visitors":  When we first arrived a fat little squirrel came along & raced up a tree.  Then there's a healthy sized marmalade kitty who has come to the sliding door several times, probably wanting food.  I hear, though, that other neighbors feed the feral cats around here, and I'm not planning on feeding them unless somebody is lookin' skinny...there are 3 kitties that I know of, & two I saw today: the Marmie, who I'm calling "green eyes" for his marble green eyes (kind of light but very vibrant color), and a black guy (I assume) with a white diamond on his chest and one ear that's half torn off. :-(  I'm calling him "Van Gogh".  And then this evening a HUGE (to me anyway...bigger than the cats!) raccoon came up to the sliding door & he actually waved at me!  They're so FRIENDLY around here!  ;-)  Tipper saw the Marmie, but they just looked at each other through the glass, & Tipper hissed once.  Pooh was hiding out somewhere, so he hasn't seen any of the "wildlife" yet.  This should be interesting!  But don't worry.  I have no intention of letting my guys outside.  They're declawed & would not fare well in a fight, I fear.

The cupboards in the kitchen are hung maybe 14" or so from the ceiling.  Pooh & Tipper noticed this right away & Tipper's already jumped up from the counter to the top of the cupboard.  Honestly, I don't think Pooh will be able to 'cause he's so heavy (17 lbs).  But we'll see!

There's more to tell but I'll leave that for tomorrow.  Thanks to everyone for all your warm wishes.  They worked!!  G'nite my wonderful neighbors!  Don't forget to turn the clocks back at 2am Sunday!

Dear Dogs and Cats,

The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in  the middle of my plate of food does not stake a claim for it becoming your  food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help because I  fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king sized bed. I am very sorry about  this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats can actually curl up in a ball when they sleep. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space is nothing  but sarcasm.

For the last time, there is not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. Also, I have been using the bathroom for years --canine or feline attendance is not mandatory.

Dog and Cat

To pacify you, my dear pets, I have posted the following message on our front door:

To All Non-Pet Owners Who Visit & Like to Complain About Our Pets:

1. They live here. You don't.
2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture. (That's why they call it "fur"niture.)
3. I like my pets a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, it's an animal. To me, he/she is an adopted son/daughter who is short, hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't
    speak clearly.

Remember: Dogs and cats are better than kids because they:

1. Eat less
2. Don't ask for money all the time
3. Are easier to train
4. Usually come when called
5. Never drive your car
6. Don't hang out with drug-using friends
7. Don't smoke or drink
8. Don't worry about having to buy the latest fashions
9. Don't wear your clothes
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars for college, and
11. If they get pregnant, you can sell their children.