In a surprising twist, the cantankerous cat I met at the shelter completely vanished when I got home with our new baby, and was replaced with a total sweetheart who throws around headbutts and purrs like they were going out of style.
He really just hates being in a cage.
Mr. Burns is settling in slowly, and he is being a very good boy so far. He is very calm and gentle around the other cats - we now have a wall of baby gates between him and the rest of the crew, and so far he isn't hissy or aggressive. Just a curious gentleman who is happy to touch noses.
He did not enjoy his bath two nights ago, but he did jump in the shower with me this morning to bite at the water stream and play. This little guy keeps surprising me.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Incoming Foster!
Well, the Rex I mentioned in my previous post is going to come stay with us as a foster, and we'll see how things go. He needs a lot of TLC, but I just know that once we have him in a good mental/emotional place, he could blossom into something spectacular.
Fingers crossed that all goes well!
Fingers crossed that all goes well!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The Latest Cat Conundrum
Ok, I have oft said that if I were to actually spend money on a purebred cat, I would get a Devon Rex. They're such delightful little things. Their odd features and sweet dispositions have always charmed me. When I see a Rex at a cat show, I get all gaspy and excited like a child in awe of something sparkly.
As it turns out, a cat rescue group that I have ties to has recently taken in a Rex... and offered it to me with a waived adoption fee. He is adorable and sweet and I suspect he needs the comfort of a home ASAP. I don't think he likes being in the adoption system very much - like many cats that have been rescued, he could probably use some stability, STAT.
I have plenty of kitties already. There is no way I could argue that I need another cat. I don't want to upset my husband or my creatures by forcing a new addition to the family. At the same time, I will probably never have another chance like this, and cat rescue is something that I feel really passionate about. Being able to give this guy a forever home and a life where he would be fawned over and adored would add another level of joy and fulfillment to my already happy life.
It's hard to think of taking him, hard to think of not taking him.
As it turns out, a cat rescue group that I have ties to has recently taken in a Rex... and offered it to me with a waived adoption fee. He is adorable and sweet and I suspect he needs the comfort of a home ASAP. I don't think he likes being in the adoption system very much - like many cats that have been rescued, he could probably use some stability, STAT.
I have plenty of kitties already. There is no way I could argue that I need another cat. I don't want to upset my husband or my creatures by forcing a new addition to the family. At the same time, I will probably never have another chance like this, and cat rescue is something that I feel really passionate about. Being able to give this guy a forever home and a life where he would be fawned over and adored would add another level of joy and fulfillment to my already happy life.
It's hard to think of taking him, hard to think of not taking him.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Calendar time!
I *heart* calendars. I mean it!
While I've had my 2009 calendars since September (no, I'm not joking) I'm so excited that now it's really time to start putting dates in them and customizing them and making plans for the year ahead. I love New Year's Day. I love the sense of renewal and hope, that feeling of having a fresh start. I think it's fantastic. While I don't encourage anyone to wait until a more or less arbitrary date like a holiday to make positive changes in their lives (change can happen any day of the year - any day you say so!), I do encourage people to take advantage of a new year to really focus on what they want to get out of the next 12 months. Think in specifics, not generalities. Make action plans that are quantifiable and solid rather than nebulous. Instead of "I will get in shape!" it's more realistic to say "I will exercise 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week."
Just food for thought.
But more importantly: Squeeee! Calendars! Stickers! Markers and metallic pens! I love to plan!
While I've had my 2009 calendars since September (no, I'm not joking) I'm so excited that now it's really time to start putting dates in them and customizing them and making plans for the year ahead. I love New Year's Day. I love the sense of renewal and hope, that feeling of having a fresh start. I think it's fantastic. While I don't encourage anyone to wait until a more or less arbitrary date like a holiday to make positive changes in their lives (change can happen any day of the year - any day you say so!), I do encourage people to take advantage of a new year to really focus on what they want to get out of the next 12 months. Think in specifics, not generalities. Make action plans that are quantifiable and solid rather than nebulous. Instead of "I will get in shape!" it's more realistic to say "I will exercise 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week."
Just food for thought.
But more importantly: Squeeee! Calendars! Stickers! Markers and metallic pens! I love to plan!
Monday, December 8, 2008
People who bitch alot piss me off.
Ok, nothing remotely cat related today, just venting.
So, I am currently working on a huge project at work. I am just one tiny cog in the machine. And I HATE one of the other cogs.
Actually, I should amend that. As a person, I am ok with this other cog, though he's not someone I'd go out of my way to spend time with. But as a coworker... ugh. He is toxic. He fights with our bosses, he complains to everyone about how unfair everything is, he acts like he is the only one who is working their tail off to get this thing launched. It's irritating as hell. The irony is that compared to other members of the team, he has it easier than most. While all of the programmers and technical crew were here all weekend working, he had that time off and was just on call.
We are all working through the holidays, and this has been told to us over and over for the past year, yet he claims that no one ever told him this. Ugh. I have been in meetings with this person where the topic was discussed at length, so I KNOW he was told about it.
Grrrr. Arrrrrr.
Intellectually, I know it's foolish to let this one negative person drive me crazy, but my childish side is being totally reactive right now.
Blar.
So, I am currently working on a huge project at work. I am just one tiny cog in the machine. And I HATE one of the other cogs.
Actually, I should amend that. As a person, I am ok with this other cog, though he's not someone I'd go out of my way to spend time with. But as a coworker... ugh. He is toxic. He fights with our bosses, he complains to everyone about how unfair everything is, he acts like he is the only one who is working their tail off to get this thing launched. It's irritating as hell. The irony is that compared to other members of the team, he has it easier than most. While all of the programmers and technical crew were here all weekend working, he had that time off and was just on call.
We are all working through the holidays, and this has been told to us over and over for the past year, yet he claims that no one ever told him this. Ugh. I have been in meetings with this person where the topic was discussed at length, so I KNOW he was told about it.
Grrrr. Arrrrrr.
Intellectually, I know it's foolish to let this one negative person drive me crazy, but my childish side is being totally reactive right now.
Blar.
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