Whyyyy am I such a sucker?
Jun. 14th, 2023 02:38 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
asphaltcowgrrlBrian catches me as I'm leaving Jeff's office by yelling, "Hey Amy, want a cat?"
This, of course, catches my attention. I was not dubbed the Crazy Cat Lady for nothing, folks.
He proceeds to tell me that his cat has had kittens. These kittens need homes. HE HAD PICTURES.
The girls are fully on board. I caved and told him that if he has any girls in the litter, I could be persuaded.
And not only do I already have three cats, this kitten is going to be a ginger cat (Mama is, too, and all the kittens are very similar in coloring so far). And orange cats are nuts.
Send help. Or kitten food.
This, of course, catches my attention. I was not dubbed the Crazy Cat Lady for nothing, folks.
He proceeds to tell me that his cat has had kittens. These kittens need homes. HE HAD PICTURES.
The girls are fully on board. I caved and told him that if he has any girls in the litter, I could be persuaded.
And not only do I already have three cats, this kitten is going to be a ginger cat (Mama is, too, and all the kittens are very similar in coloring so far). And orange cats are nuts.
Send help. Or kitten food.
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Date: 2023-06-14 11:39 pm (UTC)I have a ginger! He's a trip. Definately has a personality. But I adore him.
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Date: 2023-06-15 02:37 pm (UTC)They are great cats! Glad you have one to keep you company. :)
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Date: 2023-06-16 05:46 pm (UTC)And he's the one who's been at the vet twice in two days and cost me about 300 bucks.
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Date: 2023-06-16 06:19 pm (UTC)Oh no, sorry to hear that! Nayla has him beat â her two trips cost me a little over $700. Dang cat. :D
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Date: 2023-06-16 06:40 pm (UTC)2 years ago it was 3K (that I still owe my mother) so I'll be honest... the 300 isn't bad.
Is Nyla feeling better at least? LOL and you want to add another kitty??
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Date: 2023-06-16 06:44 pm (UTC)When Darby was diagnosed with kidney failure, it cost us something like $8k. Most of that ended up in the bankruptcy so I didn't pay it all off. But yeah, $300 is about what you expect whenever you go in.
Vet said her blood work was all good. A slight bit off with her liver, but nothing to worry about. She did have a UTI though. So, she's doing better, but still super skinny and not putting on weight. She does eat and drink and use the litterbox, comes downstairs, gets on my bed, etc., so I think she's okay, just getting old.
I know. I think part of my reasoning is that if something does happen to her, Sunny and Violet (as well as my girls) would have something to comfort themselves with.
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Date: 2023-06-24 02:08 pm (UTC)Ugh yeah. I feel that. Mom was like pet insurance! And I was like but it doesn't work if they're already sick?
That makes sense.
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Date: 2023-06-27 06:11 pm (UTC)I really ought to look into that for Sunny and Violet. And whatever the kitten might get named.
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Date: 2023-07-08 01:12 pm (UTC)Yeah. I mean... it might help? I've never used it, but I can see how it would help.
Also Pretty Litter. Best decision I've ever made. Let me know if you want a coupon... I think I still have some.
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Date: 2023-07-11 07:35 pm (UTC)It might.
I've seen Pretty Litter in Target and online. Haven't tried it though, because I had three cats and it'd be hard to tell which one was sick I think. But I might look into it in the future.
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Date: 2023-07-28 10:42 am (UTC)I mean I have 3 cats too. I didn't even think of that, but so far we've been good. It's nice to just scoop the poop and nothing else. I did stop my subscription because they send it at random times and it put my account in arrears more than once.
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Date: 2023-07-28 04:27 pm (UTC)I don't think I knew you had three, just the one you usually talk about (Roscoe?). What I buy is the Arm & Hammer Slide Multi-Cat and it seems to clump really well. You probably know this already, but they sell Pretty Litter at Target now.
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Date: 2023-08-19 12:23 am (UTC)Well now I have 2... and a half. The half is my sister's cat. We lost my black cat yesterday.
We used to use... my brain is blank, but yes one of the clumping litters. Fresh Step... that's what we used.
It's at Walmart now too.
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Date: 2023-06-15 03:02 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-15 02:37 pm (UTC)When I texted the girls last night, my older girl responded with, "Is this a trick question?" And then, "I'd never say no to a kitten." LOL So yeah, it wasn't really a hard sell.
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Date: 2023-06-15 01:36 pm (UTC)Orange cats, people who own orange cats, people who have 4 cats... the list of insane goes on and on!!!!
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Date: 2023-06-15 02:35 pm (UTC)Hahaha. And these are a few of the reasons why I was named the crazy cat lady. LOL
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Date: 2023-06-15 07:03 pm (UTC)I resent the implication that both my cats are nuts! ðĪŠ I genuinely thought you already had crazy cats, lol! Their adventures are already fun enough, and they're not ginger! Are you sure you want another? On the other hand, you can never have too many cats! ðąðððĶ
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Date: 2023-06-15 08:37 pm (UTC)You mean they're not? They are cats after all! LOL You're right though, Sunny was snacking on Maddie's giant succulent last night.
No, I'm not sure, but I thought I'd made a mistake when I adopted Violet on a whim, too.
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Date: 2023-06-17 08:32 am (UTC)Lol, they both are, it's true!
Aww, I'm sure another will fit right in after some initial hissing all round!
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Date: 2023-06-19 07:38 pm (UTC)They are sweet boys though. Taylor got a good laugh when I told her what their names were, too.
Currently, the majority of the hissing is coming from the girls! They've mutually decided that if we get a girl, she'll be Clementine, which I adore. However, if we get a boy, they're divided. Maddie's not sure what she wants to name him, but Taylor is dead set on naming him Eichel â a redhead who plays for the Golden Knights. Maddie hates hockey and is pushing back rather hard. LOL
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Date: 2023-06-16 02:15 am (UTC)Enjoy your new ginger baby and I look forward to pictures and tails of madness!
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Date: 2023-06-16 04:59 pm (UTC)OMG, that name is everything! Hahaha. My friend has two ginger cats â mama and son â and the boy is nuts. So, I'm kind of excited because Violet (Maine Coon) and Sunny (a mackeral tabby with some orange) are both crazy.
They've only just started to open their eyes, so it'll be a few weeks, but THERE WILL BE PICTURES. Probably enough that even the cat lovers here will hate me. ðđ
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Date: 2023-06-16 05:39 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-16 05:47 pm (UTC)Hah! I love it. I know how much fun it is to hear all the pets names being called out while you're waiting.
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Date: 2023-06-21 02:37 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-21 05:27 pm (UTC)Hahaha. I'm not ready!!
Be prepared for lots and lots of pics once we have the little one. :)
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Date: 2023-06-21 11:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2023-06-22 06:56 pm (UTC)Meeeee either! LOL