Wednesday, 4 March 2009 02:03 pm
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deckardcanineWith my parents away on vacation while their wooden floors are getting redone, I have been taking care of Molly at my residence since Saturday evening. Perhaps it's just as well that I haven't really been looking for another cat since I returned Kieran. I still have plenty of cat supplies.
And let me tell you, Molly is no Kieran. She's about ten times better for me, for several reasons:
1. She's middle-aged. Not much energy, except sometimes when I get out the laser pointer.
2. She has no feral history, or at least none in years. She doesn't whine at windows or try to go out the door -- even in the summer, according to my folks.
3. She's female. As a rule, males are more aggressive. Molly doesn't demand as much attention or try hard to eat my food.
4. She's declawed. While I wouldn't have it done to a cat, I do appreciate the results for the caretaker. Doesn't stop her from "scratching" the cardboard block I dug out on the correct suspicion that she'd like it.
5. She's healthier. No special medicine; just diet food.
6. We already knew each other a little. Molly takes time to warm up to people, but it's working.
The arrangement hasn't affected my routine terribly. Feeding her, brushing her, and cleaning her litter don't take much time. I won't put aside "Downscale" on account of her. The most noticeable changes are that I leave more doors open and keep the plastic bags hidden (she loves to chew them).
Molly goes home on Saturday. I might like to own a cat like her, tho I'm undecided on whether to introduce another to my small living space.
And let me tell you, Molly is no Kieran. She's about ten times better for me, for several reasons:
1. She's middle-aged. Not much energy, except sometimes when I get out the laser pointer.
2. She has no feral history, or at least none in years. She doesn't whine at windows or try to go out the door -- even in the summer, according to my folks.
3. She's female. As a rule, males are more aggressive. Molly doesn't demand as much attention or try hard to eat my food.
4. She's declawed. While I wouldn't have it done to a cat, I do appreciate the results for the caretaker. Doesn't stop her from "scratching" the cardboard block I dug out on the correct suspicion that she'd like it.
5. She's healthier. No special medicine; just diet food.
6. We already knew each other a little. Molly takes time to warm up to people, but it's working.
The arrangement hasn't affected my routine terribly. Feeding her, brushing her, and cleaning her litter don't take much time. I won't put aside "Downscale" on account of her. The most noticeable changes are that I leave more doors open and keep the plastic bags hidden (she loves to chew them).
Molly goes home on Saturday. I might like to own a cat like her, tho I'm undecided on whether to introduce another to my small living space.