Monthly Archives: June 2015

Rest and recovery; Bree’s turn

So I’ve known all along that the worry doesn’t end when you send them off into the world, but it was driven home again this time. I got an email on the weekend from Bree’s adopter; she was worried that … Continue reading

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Rest and recovery …

… for me! Not the cats. 😉  And the perfect cool and rainy weekend to stay inside and do nothing. At some point over the weekend — maybe after cleaning the fifth litter box! (at least I got to put … Continue reading

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Saying goodbye

Mandy and Bree went to their new homes last night. That closes the chapter on the Outlander kittens. Bree was the only one of the five to make it to the website and in less than two days she had … Continue reading

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Adjusting

Clearly, Arthur is having trouble settling in … He really has come so far since he first got here. Not that he was ever shy or nervous. But he was very reserved. After two weeks, it was like a switch … Continue reading

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Change of plans

I’ve said it before and I’m sure I’ll say it again. The best laid plans … blah, blah, blah. At first the girls were going to come home after their surgery. Then they were booked to go to a store. … Continue reading

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Uncle Arthur

I recently had an email exchange about tom cats and how, sometimes, their bad rap with kittens is undeserved. I once trapped four ferals; thought they were a mom and three youngsters and it turned out the eldest was male. … Continue reading

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Developments

Mandy found her purr!! I’m pretty sure she had one before but she finally let me hear it. It’s almost as strong as Bree’s. Nothing quite like have two purring kittens in your arms. Claire had a “two steps forward … Continue reading

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Scotiabank Marathon 2015

Heh … I love our videographer! (for some reason I can’t get it to embed)

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A tough gig (sometimes)

Remember that lovely “taking a breath” week? Was it only a week ago? This fostering gig … whew. This past week has been crazy though, in fairness to the cats, window replacements and mis-scheduled airport runs had a lot to … Continue reading

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(Almost) No Words

After serving dinner last night I heard a lot of thumping coming from the bathroom (Bree and Mandy).                                  

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