Meet Auggie

I got yet ANOTHER cat.  To those keeping track, Boo Radley passed away suddenly (xo, Boo); and Laurie, who I was fostering, was thought to be depressed was actually sick with chronic renal disease (The adoption org found her another foster who could care for her needs).  Not a good run so far.

This is Auggie (nee Armando), originally from the ASPCA.  He's a healthy, 4-y/o, 9-lb. Siamese male cat who is too smart for his own good.  Someone at work said that Siamese cats are so smart, that when I get home tonight, Auggie will have solved 10 Rubix cubes and stacked them in a pyramid-shape.  I think it is true.  It's taking a while for him to warm up to me and it's keeeeling me.  Although I want to scoop him up and squeeze him and pet him and call him George, I am trying really hard to just be calm and encouraging and provide lots of mental stimulation.  Right now, we are in the middle of a game of Trivial Purrrrsuit.

Good night, everyone in the Catskills!  I'm here all weeeek!  Try the veal!

Two Dogs Dining in a Restaurant

Something I learned from FB

Someone posted on Wil Wheaton's FB page:

Dogs have owners.  Cats have staff.

Which really is true.

Saying goodbye to the foster

So Laurie went to her new foster today.  It's so weird that cats know that something is up.  She spent most of the morning underneath the cat tree.  Of course, it could be because it's 100F outside, but I've got the A/C going overtime.  When the volunteer from the adoption org arrived with the carrier bag to take her to the new foster, Laurie immediately ran into the bathroom to hide.  So sad. But she is going to someone who can care for her needs.

I thought I would be more broken up, but honestly, her illness was too much to handle and luckily the adoption group found her someone quickly.

I'll be looking for another cat soon, but I need some time.  Maybe 12 hours.  We shall see.  :)

Foster found, homeward bound

The adoption org has found a foster for Laurie/Esme/Butters/You/Sweetie.  I am sad about this because she is the sweetest cat, but happy because I know she will be with someone who is prepared to care for her chronic renal disease (see post "sad" for more info).  So I am going to spoil the little girl tonight and say goodbye tomorrow.

MC Orlando Bloom

Yes, that is Orlando Bloom on the cell phone walking down the street.  Now, he looks good - a bit of a tan. Messed up hair.  Keep moving down.  Genie. Pants.  Seriously.  Genie pants.  WTH.

To each their own I guess.

sad

It turns out Esme/Laurie has a UTI and chronic renal (kidney) disease.  Right now she is hanging in there and hope we can get her on the mend.

I had to make the hard decision to no longer foster her. I've been through a chronic illness with a cat already and chronic kidney disease has no cure.  For the time being however, I am still spoiling her with love and attention.  She is a total sweetheart.