Okay, we're a little early for Hanukkah, but, not being able to find a suitable Hanukkah hat in stores, I decided to make one on my new sewing machine.  Dark blue velvet, festive printed cotton, a homemade sparkly Mogen David applique, and a pom-pom.

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This morning, poor Ru got stuffed in a carrier and taken to the vet for his annual vaccinations. Or rather, the vaccinations he hasn't had since 2010.  That stupid bint who had him before totally lied about that (Seriously, bitch?  Had you just told the truth, I would have taken him in immediately).  Also, she lied about his microchip--he doesn't ( Read more... )

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Ru's a little guy who likes to let it all hang out.  He likes his food crunchy and his water straight up from the toilet in the second bathroom.  And if you happen to be on the toilet, he will come in, rub up against your leg, and inquire as to what you're doing in his watering hole.

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So today I decide to visit Ru’s human to see if she is home, and perhaps learn a bit more about his mysterious fascination with bathrooms and drinking out of the toilet.  She was not home, but this little beauty met me on the steps.


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Yesterday, I bought Ru a handsome black leather collar with little diamond crystals on it, but was afraid that once again someone would remove it.  I suspected he had people, but didn’t know for sure.  So I attached a friendly note asking that the collar stay on for his own protection, because otherwise Animal Control might get him.  I didn’t give ( Read more... )

Ru has started inviting himself indoors and exploring; he does this even though he has an owner somewhere, because his collars keep disappearing, and he isn’t the one removing them.  Molly isn’t too sure about his presence in the house; she stalks him from room to room.  Occasionally, I hear them hissing and growling at each other, but no one gets ( Read more... )

Patch passed away this morning.  He was suffering from a heart murmur, severe arthritis, and dementia, and it was time to say goodbye.  I probably should have euthanized him a few weeks ago, but I wasn't sure whether he might improve, and it's a hard decision to make.  But he went peacefully, while I held him, and is now with his siblings and ( Read more... )

Here’s a proper picture of Patch.  Those whitish blotches on his limbs are where his fur is thinning.  He sleeps on the floor, either under the bed or table, in the closet, or on Molly’s scratching post near the food and water bowls.  Yesterday, I went to the vet to get him some arthritis medication, so we’ll see in the next few days how it’s ( Read more... )

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