We adopted a kitty today!

[ForeverAutumn]

Okay. You win on that score FA. I retract...

But aren't you proud of me for giving you so much good wisdom about cats?

Yes Rich. Thanks. I'll take all the advice that I can get. It's been over 20 years since I last had a cat in my home.

BTW, I'm glad to hear that your cat was able to overcome the diabetes. I had a friend whose cat became diabetic and he wasn't overweight at all. She gave him insulin shots twice a day but eventually he had to be put down. I'm happy that your cat had better results.

As for Brandy, I've been monitoring how much he eats and he doesn't appear to be overeating. As of this morning, I'm actually measuring out his food to be sure that we aren't over feeding him. Of course, I have no idea how much he was being fed in the past. But with 80 cats in the house, I'm guessing that no one was paying much attention to those little details.

[Rich-n-Texas]

Yes Rich. Thanks. I'll take all the advice that I can get. It's been over 20 years since I last had a cat in my home.

It's been about 20 years since I last went small game hunting. Shame on me for shooting at Peter Cottontail, but the truth is I couldn't ever bring myself to hunt animals again. Maybe it's my age, or maybe it's the environment I live in now. Who knows.

BTW, I'm glad to hear that your cat was able to overcome the diabetes. I had a friend whose cat became diabetic and he wasn't overweight at all. She gave him insulin shots twice a day but eventually he had to be put down. I'm happy that your cat had better results.

Same here. What hurt me the most during this time is that I felt both her and I had lost a certain amount of independance, something that's instinctual in felines. The vet said she was fortunate because I'd noticed the change in drinking and urinating habits very early on.

As for Brandy, I've been monitoring how much he eats and he doesn't appear to be overeating. As of this morning, I'm actually measuring out his food to be sure that we aren't over feeding him. Of course, I have no idea how much he was being fed in the past. But with 80 cats in the house, I'm guessing that no one was paying much attention to those little details.

Good girl(gal, lady, hottie, fox, broad, dame, chick...)

I seem to be in the habit of just estimating how much food goes into their bowls as opposed to reading the instructions on the bag/can, but I think it's time to pay closer attention to this. Louise, who is relatively healthy for her age, seems to have plumped up a bit. The vet recommended I change Thelma's feeding schedule from twice a day to three times a day (same amount of food overall though) and because the two of them do EVERYTHING together (females... sisters... whaddaya gonna do ... ) their new schedule has affected Louise, that's why it's time for weight scales.

[Ajani]

That's great! Congratulations Ajani. You'll have to post a pic when you get them.

Done:

My House is Finished!!!!!

[JSE]

Done:

My House is Finished!!!!!

Very cute pair there Ajani. They will bring you a lot of joy. Make sure you spoil them rotten. You don't want a Rot/Shep mix being upset with you!

Puppies are great. Full speed crazy playing one second. Two seconds later, crashed out like a rock. Then repeat over and over.

[GMichael]

Very cute pair there Ajani. They will bring you a lot of joy. Make sure you spoil the rotten. You don't a Rot/Shep mix being upset with you!

Puppies are great. Full speed crazy playing one second. Two seconds later, crashed out like a rock. Then repeat over and over.

Funny, even with you leaving out the occasional letter or word, I still know what you're saying.

[JSE]

Funny, even with you leaving out the occasional letter or word, I still know what you're saying.

Hmmmmphf.......

[Rich-n-Texas]

Funny, even with you leaving out the occasional letter or word, I still know what you're saying.

Rats! I missed it.