Instinctually

It's Twozday!

Manny and CB were again up on the refrigerator, just minding their own business...

...when something out the window caught their attention:

An Eastern Gray Squirrel in the yard!

Henry Update:

Henry is either addicted to the churu treats, or he's just being very particular about what he'll eat out of a bowl.

Monday afternoon, I noticed that his eyes are tearing like crazy, so that is a new symptom indicating maybe a bad tooth (he'd had dental in October 2025, lost 2 teeth), or a sinus issue.

If he's having trouble with his nose, then he's not getting the food smells, no matter how stinky!

Thanks for the warm fuzzies, and a call to the veterinarian is first thing to do this morning.

❤️ ❤️ ❤️

Let's Hop!

Go to Comedy Plus Blog for the blog hop link.

HB Vincent!

Today is the birthday of Post Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh: 3/30/1853-7/29/1890

 A few sillies that were found on social media:

To be serious, I recommend:

"Van Gogh's Ear: The True Story" by Bernadette Murphy, published in 2016.

An easy read, full of interesting details about what happened on the night of 12/23/1888.

There is also a Public Broadcasting System episode from the Secrets of the Dead series that follows Bernadette's research, and how she and her team uncovered the missing piece of evidence that had solved the mystery of Van Gogh's ear: the actual notebook of the doctor who treated Vincent, with a drawing of the injury.

Just a little cut on the earlobe, or something much more?

If you don't want to read the book or watch the show, send me a comment and I'll tell you what the author found.

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Henry Update:

The panic...yes, I was panicky!...has lessened, since he's being friendly and allowing pets, he sleeps in the bed at night, and so far is making the correct deposits in the litter box.

Saturday evening, he excitedly started on a churu, but backed away from it after about 1/3 of it was gone.

He allowed combing and snuggles afterward.

Sunday afternoon, he snacked from his food bowl, eating about a tablespoonful of wet food.

Thanks for the wishes that he's better; it's making a difference.

❤️

Save a Paw!

 March 29 is Declaw Awareness Day

Don't do it!

A topic that I fiercely believe in; leave those paws alone.

Organizations that are working tirelessly to educate the public and veterinarians about the pain and danger that this procedure does to cats, and others who support making it illegal:

City the Kitty

Alley Cat Allies

The Paw Project

Declawing is a surgical procedure, sometimes inaccurately termed “onychectomy,” which means “removal of the nail.” In reality, more than just the nail is removed. The animal’s toes are amputated at the last joint, which is the only way to remove the nail (claw) that grows from deep within the toe bone. Most people do not realize that bone—not only the nail—is removed.  The cat ends up walking on stumps, can have difficulty digging in cat litter, and the pain will cause behavioral issues.

Most countries never adopted this practice, and those who still allow the surgery are changing their minds.

Why won't a cat lover like Taylor Swift speak up?

More veterinary offices are removing the procedure from their services voluntarily, but this needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Henry Update:

He's not eating, and backs away from food bowls.

He's been hiding underneath a table in the spare bedroom, because he knows I cannot get to him there.

Saturday morning, I managed to corner him long enough to smear some food on his face.

Oh, you should have seen the look he gave me, but at least he had to lick it off!

However, at night, he jumps onto the bed and allows pets and belly rubs.

The Hubby and I are making plans, and I've already volunteered to be the one who gets bitten, as that's what happened when we cornered Henry last October for his dental.

Thanks for the caring words, and I'll keep y'all updated.