Doing well

We heard today that they had extra time yesterday and that Buddy actually had his surgery on the 12th!!! He’s doing well and will be ready for us on Monday to pick him up. I miss the little bugger.

Back in the box again...

We were able to get Buddy into the box AGAIN without any problems. I know eventually he figure it out, but in the meantime it makes my job a lot less stressfull!!! We told him he is going to the spa and will be spending a few days with them. Callie again sat there snickering. She told us she will feel like it’s a vacation for her also. She told us she would be willing to pay to keep him on a permanent vacation. We let us know… he’ll be back.

CatLand

Well, things have been moving along in CatLand. Why on earth did we think we could handle two cats? We finally have the food situation figured out. Callie has her bowl in the kitchen, Buddy has his by the back door. The water they share. It’s funny each one goes to look at the other ones food supply. They don’t take from each others… just checking to make sure they are getting the same I guess. Looks like we’re scheduling the “attitude adjustment” for Buddy for Feb 13th. The vet told us we could bring him in on the 12th and he’ll stay through the weekend. They have you bring them a day early and they don’t make you pay for boarding that night. It appears that sometimes the cats hear through the cat grapevine that they are going to the vet and the reason for the visit and they tend to go on vacation!! This is a trip I won’t be looking forward to… especially getting him into the box again.

Happy New Year... a little late

Well, Buddy has been spending a lot more time in the house. He’s actually doing overnight visits now! He and Callie don’t really see eye to eye on most things. He wants to play and she DOES NOT! There is a lot of hissing coming out of Callie. And… did you know that cats growl???? I’ve got to tell you… I had NOT idea until Callie was sitting on my lap and Buddy wanted to visit also. Scared me to death. Couldn’t figure out where that noise was coming from! I’m hoping they will learn to like each other a little more as time goes on.

WE LIVED!!!!!

I was dreading the moment, but we brought in the cat carrier and I was prepared for a fighting cat. Bruce held the box open, I picked Buddy up and gently lowered him into the box. Not a fight, not a scratch, he just went in calmly! When I try to put Callie in, she knows how to make each leg go in a different direction so I can’t get them all in the box. He did meow just one time but other than that seemed to enjoy the trip. Of course, I was a little worried about taking him out at the vet, but once again, he came out calmly and sat on the table to be poked and prodded. They decided his immunizations would have to wait because he had a little eye infection and they wanted him on antibiotics. Those words struck fear into my heart and pictures into my mind. The “How to Pill a Cat” document came to mind. But… the vet game me a choice. “Would you like to give him 2 tablets a day? It’s very cost effective. Or we can offer you a one time injection but it would cost $30”. Are you kidding???? I didn’t want to tell them I would pay DOUBLE for them to do an injection. I felt like I was stealing!!!!! He got a clean bill of health for all the other cat nasties, so now, we can look forward to another appointment after the new year. At that time they will do his “attitude adjustment” and all his immunizations. For now, Buddy is still an outside cat.

One more note: I was so happy with the way he got in the box without a problem that I called my Vet Tech sister to tell her. She burst my bubble when she said… “Yeah… the first time in the box…” Oh well. Something to look forward to.

V-Day

Yikes… Dec 6 is V-day. Callie is snickering. Buddy is care free and has no idea what is in store for him. Me… I won’t be getting much sleep until this is over!! --sigh--

Home Sweet Home

Looks like Buddy will be coming to live with us. He comes in for short periods of time but we really want to take him to the vet for all the necessary shots before he actually moves in. We need to protect Callie from any dreaded diseases he might have. Buddy did tell me he has his bags packed and could move in anytime we’re ready. This mean it’s time for the dreaded Vet Visit!!! Just saying the words sends chills down my spine. I know what it was like taking Callie to the vet. Wish me luck. I’m off to make an appointment. If I live through it, I’ll be back on line soon to tell you allllllllllll about it.