Dear Cat

[skhill]

Dear cats,
Would y'all be okay with having a new doggy sister? I met a nice young dog at the humane society; I'm sure she'd enjoy playing with you. But you'll have to teach her to respect you; your claws will come in handy for that. We can put up the gate to stairs, so you can have a dog-free space, if you like. Let me know what you think!

Went to visit Xandra on Sunday afternoon, and now I'm sure she's not the right dog for us. With all the people and chaos at that time, she was a different dog, totally keyed up and hyper. Maybe that's why she's been up for adoption for over 6 months... Anyway, sooner or later the cats will have to deal with a dog joining our household, but not quite yet.

[Becky]

Went to visit Xandra on Sunday afternoon, and now I'm sure she's not the right dog for us. With all the people and chaos at that time, she was a different dog, totally keyed up and hyper. Maybe that's why she's been up for adoption for over 6 months... Anyway, sooner or later the cats will have to deal with a dog joining our household, but not quite yet.

It's a hard call, deciding if a dog is a good fit. Living in a shelter is tough, and sometimes the dogs don't "show" well as a result. Is there a shelter staff member or volunteer who can give you more insight into her personality? Maybe you can visit with her somewhere quieter? Very often, the two can give a more realistic view of the dog.

Good luck!

[redrhodie]

Dear Twiggy,

Thanks for always escorting me into the bathroom. I feel much safer.

[marni]

Dear Twiggy,

Thanks for always escorting me into the bathroom. I feel much safer.

you never know when you might fall into the toilet and the kitty needs to be there to save you.

Both of mine just sit and stare. It can be disconcerting, but mostly its just funny .

marni

[Owlie]

DBF's cat doesn't like closed doors. This includes bathroom doors. He'll come in and stare. I inevitably hear DBF saying something like "Dammit, cat, I don't stare at you while you're on your litterbox!" He also insists on staring while the bathroom occupant is taking a shower.
I just tell DBF that at least the cat doesn't look up and go "Ooh, dangly things!" with claws out...

[Possegal]

My Bailey (the avatar) never let me go in the bathroom alone. And loved to sit on my lap when I was, well, using the bathroom. I've gotta say - I kind of miss that crazy habit. My two new ones want to come in with me, but not so much wanting to sit on my lap.

[marni]

Tux the maine coon insists on a five minute cuddle on his back in my arms when I hit the toilet first thing in the morning. The issue is further complicated by the fact that miss ike insists on racing in and getting a drink out of the toilet first. Following this little exercise, they each pick a sink and insist that the taps drip while they drink and play with the water ehile I am getting dressed. When I come in to turn off the taps they know it is breakfast time and tear off into the kitchen and clalim their spots.

I love their little kitty rituals.

marni