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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Charlie Update
I talked with the cat behaviorist today. She was super nice and gave me some great suggestions. She thinks Charlie has a parasite or intestinal infection that is causing him discomfort when he tries to poo. That is why he doesn't poo in the litter box and why he runs through the house while he is doing it. I am going to take a stool sample to a vet tomorrow and get is analyzed and see where we need to go from there. Hopefully some medicine will make him feel better and help him to use his litter box.
Frustration
The past 5 days have been pretty frustrating. Charlie doesn't seem to want to use his litter box when he needs to go #2. He uses it for #1, but not #2. Adam and I aren't really sure what to do anymore. He is such a sweet cat, but we have to get this problem fixed. I e-mailed the shelter that we got him and they gave me the phone number of an animal behaviorist. I called her and left a message, so I am waiting for her to call me back. I also did some internet searches. Most sites say that you need 1 more litter box than the number of cats you have. Charlie now has 3 litter boxes. I am so sick of cleaning up poop. We love this cat, but I don't have the patience to clean up poop everyday for the next 10 years. If you have any suggestions, please share them. I will keep you posted.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
New Man in My Life
There is a new man in my life. His name is Charlie and he is a 4 year old Brown Tabby cat. Adam and I rescued him from a shelter last night. So far, he is pretty awesome.
We arrived at Felines Inc last night after Adam picked me up at work and informed the volunteers that we were looking for a declawed cat who needed a good home and wasn't too rambunctious. They introduced us to one cat and then took us to meet Kenny aka Charlie. Adam was a little concerned at first because Charlie was a little aggressive with the other cats. I think he was just trying to show us how tough he is. We filled out an application and asked questions and told the volunteer that we needed to think about. He told us he couldn't guarantee that Charlie would be there when we came back. We left and stood outside talking for 5 minutes. I felt so horrible leaving him there and I was so worried he would be gone when we came back. Adam told me to go back in and get him.
I rang the doorbell and told them that I couldn't leave him there. The volunteers said that is quickest anyone has ever come back. While we were waiting for them to get him ready, I started to cry. This a cat who needs to loving home and we were able to provide him with that. They gave us a bag of food, his medical records, some toys and carrier to borrow to get him home. We made a quick trip to Target to get the necessary supplies. Charlie was crying most of the way home.
When we got home, we let him out and he started exploring his new home. So far he likes all the windows. Last night we watched a movie and Charlie got all cozy between the two of us. We knew he felt at home when he started snoring. Two nights ago he was in a room with 30 other cats and last night he got a blanket and a couch all to himself.
Sleeping was a little difficult at times. Charlie doesn't understand why he can't be under the covers with us or why we don't want to pet him at 4 am. It will take a few days to establish a routine. He is using his litter box, but hasn't eaten anything yet. The shelter gave him wet and dry food. If he still hasn't eaten when I get home from work, I will probably get some wet food to try and get him to eat.
Adam is trying to act all tough, but I know he loves Charlie already. I will post some pictures as soon as I find my silly camera cord.
We arrived at Felines Inc last night after Adam picked me up at work and informed the volunteers that we were looking for a declawed cat who needed a good home and wasn't too rambunctious. They introduced us to one cat and then took us to meet Kenny aka Charlie. Adam was a little concerned at first because Charlie was a little aggressive with the other cats. I think he was just trying to show us how tough he is. We filled out an application and asked questions and told the volunteer that we needed to think about. He told us he couldn't guarantee that Charlie would be there when we came back. We left and stood outside talking for 5 minutes. I felt so horrible leaving him there and I was so worried he would be gone when we came back. Adam told me to go back in and get him.
I rang the doorbell and told them that I couldn't leave him there. The volunteers said that is quickest anyone has ever come back. While we were waiting for them to get him ready, I started to cry. This a cat who needs to loving home and we were able to provide him with that. They gave us a bag of food, his medical records, some toys and carrier to borrow to get him home. We made a quick trip to Target to get the necessary supplies. Charlie was crying most of the way home.
When we got home, we let him out and he started exploring his new home. So far he likes all the windows. Last night we watched a movie and Charlie got all cozy between the two of us. We knew he felt at home when he started snoring. Two nights ago he was in a room with 30 other cats and last night he got a blanket and a couch all to himself.
Sleeping was a little difficult at times. Charlie doesn't understand why he can't be under the covers with us or why we don't want to pet him at 4 am. It will take a few days to establish a routine. He is using his litter box, but hasn't eaten anything yet. The shelter gave him wet and dry food. If he still hasn't eaten when I get home from work, I will probably get some wet food to try and get him to eat.
Adam is trying to act all tough, but I know he loves Charlie already. I will post some pictures as soon as I find my silly camera cord.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Busy Summer
Summer is quickly approaching. The weather is starting to get nice and the calendar is filling up. Here is a rundown of what Adam and I have planned so far.
May 9th and 10th-Going to Nappanee for Mothers Day
June 5th-Jen's (Future Sister-in-Law) Graduation
June 12th to June 19th-Adam in Colorado for Ride the Rockies
June 11th to June 14th-Possibly hosting one of Jen's friends while her and her husband are in Chicago
Week of June 14th-Possible visit with my mom and her best friend Kathy
July 10 to July 12-Jen's Bachelorette Party in Chicago
July 26th-Hosting a shower for Jen in Nappanee
August 22-10 Year High School Reunion
August 26-Head to Nappanee for CJ's wedding
August 29-CJ and Jen's wedding
This is what we have planned for now. I am sure more stuff will pop up. Hopefully a Cubs game or two.
May 9th and 10th-Going to Nappanee for Mothers Day
June 5th-Jen's (Future Sister-in-Law) Graduation
June 12th to June 19th-Adam in Colorado for Ride the Rockies
June 11th to June 14th-Possibly hosting one of Jen's friends while her and her husband are in Chicago
Week of June 14th-Possible visit with my mom and her best friend Kathy
July 10 to July 12-Jen's Bachelorette Party in Chicago
July 26th-Hosting a shower for Jen in Nappanee
August 22-10 Year High School Reunion
August 26-Head to Nappanee for CJ's wedding
August 29-CJ and Jen's wedding
This is what we have planned for now. I am sure more stuff will pop up. Hopefully a Cubs game or two.
10 Year Class Reunion
My 10 year high school reunion is coming up this summer. I can't believe it. I am debating whether or not to go. It was originally scheduled for June 20th, but now has been changed to August 22nd, which is the Saturday before my brother's wedding. My schedule at work is pretty crazy during the summer. We do more business in June, July and August than we do the rest of the year. I get 1 weekend off each month and that is it. I am already taking a long weekend for my brother's wedding, so I am not even sure if I will be able to take the time off for the reunion. To go or not to go....that is the question.
Cat
Before Adam and I can start looking at cats, we had to get permission from our landlady. In our lease it says pets are not allowed without prior written consent. I sent her an e-mail the day after my birthday and didn't get a response for 6 days. In the e-mail I told her it would be a cat, not a kitten and it would be an indoor cat. I was starting to freak out thinking that she would say no. She finally e-mailed me back and had some pretty strict conditions. We have to put down a pretty large pet deposit and ensure we don't flush the litter down the toilet. Who in their right mind flushes kitty litter down the toilet?????
I have started looking at cats online. We are definitely going to get a cat from a shelter. I also want a cat that is at last front declawed. I would like to keep our furniture in as good a shape as we can. I am going to try and convince Adam to go to PAWS with me tomorrow to start the looking process. Wish us luck!
I have started looking at cats online. We are definitely going to get a cat from a shelter. I also want a cat that is at last front declawed. I would like to keep our furniture in as good a shape as we can. I am going to try and convince Adam to go to PAWS with me tomorrow to start the looking process. Wish us luck!
Great Birthday
I had a great birthday last week. Adam gave me two awesome presents. He got me a Wii. We have been talking about getting one for a while, but never got around to it. We have enjoyed playing Mario Cart and we recently purchased the Wii Fit. I haven't gotten into it too much yet, but I am really excited about doing yoga.
Adam and I went to two nice bakeries on my birthday and got some tarts and cupcakes. YUMMY!!!! He also took me to a awesome tapas restaurant for dinner. The food was great and the sangria was FABULOUS.
My second present from Adam was his blessing to get a cat!!!!! I have wanted to get a cat for a long time, but Adam was very reluctant. He finally realized how lonely I am without him here, so a cat would be a good companion.
All in all, it was a great birthday.!
Adam and I went to two nice bakeries on my birthday and got some tarts and cupcakes. YUMMY!!!! He also took me to a awesome tapas restaurant for dinner. The food was great and the sangria was FABULOUS.
My second present from Adam was his blessing to get a cat!!!!! I have wanted to get a cat for a long time, but Adam was very reluctant. He finally realized how lonely I am without him here, so a cat would be a good companion.
All in all, it was a great birthday.!
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