We are sad to report that we lost our special boy, our senior black cat, Buckwheat, yesterday, November 22nd, 2017.His sarcoma progressed through his body starting in 2016 and in spite of extensive surgery and medication it was too aggressive. He had started to sneeze...
Tom being Tom on a cold February night
Little Black Cat – November, 2016
While walking Harold, our English Lab, one evening after a cold front had brought rain and wind, my wife noticed a small black cat in the middle of the street. It was dark already and, with a truck approaching, she stepped into the street to wave the vehicle around...
Veteran’s Day – 2016
After much testing for Leo's anemia, it was discovered that he may, in fact, have a bone marrow cancer. If this proves to be the case, we are heartbroken. This little person is such a sweet, loving boy. It hard to imagine that the universe has chosen him to be so ill,...
A Pet is a Lifetime Commitment, not just ‘until’…
Yes, there are thousands of cats and dogs in shelters and wandering the streets that are in desperate need of rescue and you might think that it’s enough to just get them off the street for a little while. That part is true; you have helped. But these little...
Tom being Tom on a cold February night
It was a cold 38 degrees outside (well, that’s cold for us!) and when he saw the fireplace was on, he couldn’t resist.
Snuggly Boy
This morning, we were lingering over coffee in bed watching the morning news when Tom jumped up on the bed and snuggled in. It’s his favorite place to snooze, especially when we’re watching the 10 o’clock news before lights out. Being able to stay in...
Sunday Lap Cat
Early Sunday morning I should have been getting ready for church but took a few extra minutes on the catio with coffee and my lap cat, Tom.
Make A Difference in a Life. You! Now!
Please do something when you see animals in need! Feed them, protect them from the freezing winter weather...something. Better yet, practice TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release) to help keep the pet population down. And, above all, adopt, don't shop! Don't support the kitten...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Fear FIV in Cats
I just came across this article and thought it was worth posting. It’s not necessarily a death sentence; in the 80’s, we had a beautiful Tuxedo so diagnosed that lived 14 more years. 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Fear FIV in Cats
Halloween and Black Cats
Although Halloween is a month away, it’s never too early to remind folks with black cats that they might need more protection during that superstitious time. We have three black cats (well, two and a Tuxedo) and we never let them out around that day. Although,...
