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I've been away from TCS for awhile, but my frustration with an ongoing issue has brought me back. Cotton is our little rascal, the one who jumps up on counters and tables just to knock things off for the heck of it, the one who pounces my feet incessantly when I'm trying to sleep (during the...

My husband took Spikey to the vet this morning, as he's been having some tummy trouble recently. She said that his intestines are inflamed, and gave us some medicine for him, and we've been directed to watch for improvement. If the medicine doesn't help, we're to take him back to have additional...

A year ago today, my beloved babies came into my life. They've grown and changed so much, and developed such wonderful purrsonalities. I love you, my precious babies! And now, a trip down memory lane. The boys on the night we brought them home: And a couple of weeks ago: They're...

I frequent a vegetarian messageboard, and in the companion animals forum, one of the members has posted the following: Here are the links to the pictures he posted: http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/a...9&d=1155841720 http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/a...0&d=1155841729 I offered to crosspost...

I couldn't find any good shots of Cotton's face for the thread of cats on their trees, but yesterday my husband caught him sleeping with his mouth open (on top of the tree) and had to take a pic. And an extreme closeup of his face, sans open mouth. (Look at that cute pink nose!)

First off, apologies if this is TMI. I'll gladly delete it and/or edit it if there is a problem. I had to go to the ER today because of a sharp, stabbing pain in my right lower back. It turns out that I have a kidney stone and an ovarian cyst. I have some pain medication and instructions from...

It has come to my attention that there is a colony of some kind near my office building. I've only seen one cat, smallish but not kitten-sized. I couldn't get closer than about 15-20 feet when I tested the waters to see if I could approach him/her. From mentioning it to other co-workers, I've...

Spikey has been my little wake up helper for the past couple of weeks. I work at night and sleep during the day, and I get up around 3:30 to 4PM depending on whether or not I need to make any stops before work or whatnot. The boys always like to be in whatever room we're in, so they sleep...

I want the boys to get more moisture in their diet, so I'm trying to introduce premium wet food. (I'll also be investing in a Drinkwell fountain in the future, but that's a separate topic.) Before I list these, I'll note that I've tried every method I can think of to get them to try these wet...

I had to stay home sick from work today because I wasn't feeling well, so I spent most of the day in bed. Spike stayed with me almost all day, either curled up next to me, purring, or sitting nearby keeping an eye on me. It was so sweet, I really appreciated it. At one point, I was lying on...

My DH got a job offer in Chantilly, VA, and we'll possibly be relocating if he decides to accept it. It's pretty much the offer of a life time for him, career-wise, although the salary offered is not only a paycut from what he currently makes, it's tremendously insufficient for the higher cost...

Hubby and I went to PetsMart tonight to buy new food dishes for the boys (I wanted something heavier and non-plastic, due to the evils of plastic I learned about in my food dish thread in the Care & Grooming forum) and on our way out we passed the area where the rescued cats are housed. A local...

I've been feeling worried about bacteria or something developing in the food bowls. I don't have any reason to worry about it, the boys are as healthy as ever and their bowls are cleaned daily, but I guess I'm overprotective and paranoid. What kind of food/water dishes do you use?

I finally managed to catch Cotton with his tongue out. He does this all the time but it's practically impossible to get a picture of the little stinker. Luckily I had my cellphone in my pocket, I'd never have made it if I had to go get the digicam out of the other room. (Although the quality's...

I resized these to 600X450, so I hope they aren't too big. First up, Cotton having fun with a gift bag: And sticking his tongue out for the camera: And telling me he's had enough of having his picture taken: Spike being the king of the cat tree: Spike & Cotton playing on the new cat...

I've finally decided that I want to go back to school to be a social worker. My local university doesn't offer social work as a program although I can (and probably will) get my prereqs out of the way. At some point, I will have to relocate to a place that has a good social work program, and...

We have done our best to cat-proof our house as much as possible, to the extent that surfaces that once held various decorative items and knick-knacks are now totally bare. We are also working on training the boys to keep them out of things that will hurt them, and we've taken preventative...

Lately, I've been finding toys in the water bowl. I don't know if it's both boys or just one because I've never actually caught them in the act, but I'm wondering why. It's not a big deal - although it was a little unpleasant to have a sopping wet toy deposited on the bed during the night - I'm...

My current job is really toxic. I'm so depressed right now that I can barely get out of bed in the morning, but I can't quit 'til I find something else. (Someone has to keep the boys in kibble & litter, heh.) It feels like I've been papering the town with my resume and nothing's working out...

Who's dressing up for Halloween this year? Who's dressing up a kitty and taking pictures? ^_~ At the ripe old age of 26, I outgrew costuming years ago - but the man and I have been invited to a Halloween party and we have to wear costumes. He's going to be a tourist, complete with loud tacky...