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Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas!
We're so happy to have met so many lovely people and kitties through fostering. Best wishes to all -- we count ourselves lucky to have you in our lives.
Merry Christmas Leslie & Dieter! Hope you're having a safe and wonderful holiday season!! And warmest wishes for the new year to you both and all your future fosters! :) :)
Hope everyone had a good holiday and happy new year!
It's my first whole day back at the office away from Sara after two weeks. We left her snoozing under the covers as usual. She seems well and was quite the chowhound over the holidays. I was amazed at how often she wanted food. I'm also happy that she's on a canned, mostly meat diet now. Her tummy sensitivities and urinary condition prompted me to read up on cat nutrition, how cats need moisture in their food, don't digest grains well, and to stay away from foods based on meat meals and by-products, which can be very nasty stuff. I've also learned some really disturbing things about the commercial pet food industry, though not surprising considering what we know about the commercial meat industry. :(
Over the past day or so, her appetite has slowed a bit, and her tummy got upset for the first time in over a week. She's continuing her ulcer meds (similar to Pepto-Bismol), though she's finished her course of anti-nausea meds. She seems to be using the kitty box on a much more regular basis.
Otherwise, she's very active and loves to snuggle when the opportunity's there (I'm on the bed or couch). However, despite so many comfy places for her to snooze, one of her favorites is this narrow woven tray on the sink counter in the guest bathroom. I added some extra padding to make it more cushy, but the thing is a little small for her, and she tends to spill over the sides, but she apparently doesn't mind.
I'll try to get a picture to Leslie for posting. Oh, and another funny thing! She loves chasing her tail around and around when she's in the kitchen!
The kitties here are available for adoption through the Seattle Humane Society. They get lots of love and attention in our home while patiently waiting for the right parent(s) to come along. We work very hard to connect the kitties with families of their own, so if you're interested in any of our fosters, please send us an e-mail. We'll be happy to help you through the adoption process with the SHS.
Our current feature foster
There are no fosters in our home at this time, but there are many kitties in need of families at the Seattle Humane Society! Please check out the profiles of potential adoptees here.
The adoption process
In order to adopt one of our kitties, you must complete an adoption application and submit it to the Seattle Humane Society. More information on SHS adoption policies and fees is available on the SHS website.
To speak with someone at the SHS about adoptions, please call (425) 649-7563.
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6 comments:
Merry Christmas Leslie & Dieter! Hope you're having a safe and wonderful holiday season!! And warmest wishes for the new year to you both and all your future fosters! :) :)
Merry Christmas to you too! I love what you do and can't wait to read more. Very glad to have met you on your blog!
Marlene
Merry Christmas a couple of days late! So glad to have you and Dieter to check in on... and smile with!!
And I'm still late... LOL!
Have a happy and peace filled New Year!! Hope your holidays were relaxing!
Hope everyone had a good holiday and happy new year!
It's my first whole day back at the office away from Sara after two weeks. We left her snoozing under the covers as usual. She seems well and was quite the chowhound over the holidays. I was amazed at how often she wanted food. I'm also happy that she's on a canned, mostly meat diet now. Her tummy sensitivities and urinary condition prompted me to read up on cat nutrition, how cats need moisture in their food, don't digest grains well, and to stay away from foods based on meat meals and by-products, which can be very nasty stuff. I've also learned some really disturbing things about the commercial pet food industry, though not surprising considering what we know about the commercial meat industry. :(
Over the past day or so, her appetite has slowed a bit, and her tummy got upset for the first time in over a week. She's continuing her ulcer meds (similar to Pepto-Bismol), though she's finished her course of anti-nausea meds. She seems to be using the kitty box on a much more regular basis.
Otherwise, she's very active and loves to snuggle when the opportunity's there (I'm on the bed or couch). However, despite so many comfy places for her to snooze, one of her favorites is this narrow woven tray on the sink counter in the guest bathroom. I added some extra padding to make it more cushy, but the thing is a little small for her, and she tends to spill over the sides, but she apparently doesn't mind.
I'll try to get a picture to Leslie for posting. Oh, and another funny thing! She loves chasing her tail around and around when she's in the kitchen!
Thank you so much for the update, Esther! Glad to hear Sara is feeling better and that she's keeping up her reputation as an insatiable snuggler :)
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