Jerry, my 20yr old cat has been steadily losing weight over the last couple of weeks.  I could see the end coming, but I kept hoping (foolishly, I know) that it wouldn't.  Over the weekend, he stopped eating and started to look for places to hide (not easy when you're blind, but he managed it).  By Sunday night, I couldn't lie to myself anymore ( Read more... )

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I spend a lot of time on the bus these days.  I've noticed a trend towards plunking bag(s) down on empty seats and/or simply spreading oneself out over two or more seats, even when the bus fills.  Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have my stuff sitting beside me than cramped & heavy on my lap as well.  But common courtesy demands that, as the seats ( Read more... )

I had some concerns regarding having my little trollop Nayjah fixed.  I've never had a cat that has had a litter then was fixed, so was unsure how it would affect her personality, especially with regards to her babes.  IronThunder had said that Kaylee's attitude towards her babies changed drastically when she returned from the vet -- she was, ( Read more... )

Your result for The Steampunk Style Test...
The Citizen

29% Elegant,  34% Technological,  53% Historical,  40% Adventurous and  43% Playful!


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Available to a good home -- 2 female chins, standard grey.  Approximately 2 yrs old (chins live 15 - 20 yrs).  Although rescued, they are both extremely friendly & sociable.  One loves to be petted & scratched but not picked up.  The other will allow herself to be picked up during floor time, but dislikes being petted ( Read more... )

So my darling DD came back after a 2wk holiday with her father.  She had a fantastic time (which is way better than last year's holiday, when she came home crying because her father told her he was glad to be rid of her at the end of it -- prick), and I believe the entire family is planning another outing to the military Tattoo again next year ( Read more... )

As both are sitting on the large floor cushions & playing with the kittens ( Read more... )

Someone(s) who would be willing to learn how to help me maintain my dreads & who will make themselves available periodically for said maintenance. 
Must be willing to take instructions. 
Must not be fearful that they will screw up my dreads beyond repair. 
Must not be timid regarding pulling / breaking apart hair. 

Sometime between around 8pm this evening & now, number 4 arrived.