Dang this gym rat, er, cat, is tough. Lower! Lower! Hold it! Longer!
Have not been stretching enough recently. . .
The house queen of flex and stretch is not impressed : – )
In human terms, she’s nearly 20 years older than I am.
Category Archives: Pets
Too Hot, Too Dry — Hoping for Rain in Burnaby
While the heat has come down a bit, it’s still way too dry.
I’ve been taking my daily walks earlier to try to beat the heat, but the sun has been scorching by 8:00 am.
The cat takes a few steps and then stretches out on linoleum to try to cool off.
Cats Roamed the Earth in the Cement Age
Amazing Scientific Discovery! Proof that small cats roamed the earth in the Cement Age!
Sorry honey, Christmas is Long Gone
Aw, sorry honey, Christmas is over. . .
Took down all the lights today. Sigh.
Kitty is mourning the Xmas tree again this year.
I finally took it down today, and “butchered” it in the garage, keeping it for campfire kindling this coming camping season.
And just as in previous years, Choco the Cat has been crying at the door to the garage, going in and sniffing at the remains, and repeating the process.
Poinsettia Cat
Twas a morning between Christmas and New Year’s and not a creature was stirring because she’d already found a comfy place on the dining room table 
Ghost Cat Prepares for Halloween
Came across Choco the Cat getting into the Halloween spirit.
All her doing , not posed.
She’s always been an amazing cat with curtains and blinds. I’ve had cats who’ve shredded them, but from day one, Choco has delicately woven her way in and out with nary a snag.
The Kitty and the Pea
Medicating Pets
I’ve medicated dogs, I’ve medicated cats, and I’ve medicated turtles.
They are all aware and after the first dose immediately catch on to what’s coming.
And they all cotton to various ruses within a try or two. . .
Yes, even the turtle.
I would say that in terms of potential injury to the applier of medication, cats can be the worst. Sharp fangs, incredibly twisty and strong for body size, and those fangs carry potential infection. Dogs don’t like meds, but are less likely to retaliate on a loved and trusted one.
Turtles? After the first few oral doses, if they start clamming up, it is damn hard to get them to swallow anything. You have to irritate them to the point that they get angry and open up and hiss and snap, and try to get a syringe of fluid spritzed into the mouth. Sigh.
I hate it when a pet goes from “hey, Daddy’s here!” state, to, “Oh, No, Daddy, don’t do that again” state. But, that’s part of the responsibility, eh?
And I’ll be recognized as good Daddy again some day. 
Muggy, Smoky West Coast — Keep Your Pets Hydrated
Dunno about you, but I’ve been downing liters of water, unsweetened lemon juice, cold green tea, and, um, OK, a beer now that the clock is ticking into the evening hours. . .
What about your pets? Make sure they are hydrating, too. Especially with cats, it may take a bit of effort, but make it fun, and they’ll drink.
Fortunately our cat has a well-established drinking routine, and seeks us out for mutual hydration.
Choco and Yumi Capture the SPCA’s ‘Ask Me About My Cats’
Our SPCA adult rescue Choco with Yumi — we got Choco from the Burnaby SPCA in August 2005.
I just went upstairs to get a drink and there they were, with Yumi wearing her SPCA “Ask Me About My Cat(s)” T-shirt
