My 2015 Cat Resolutions
Updates
For Angel and Chuck:
1) I resolve to put quality in our time together; toy play with Angel, and one-on-one with Chuck. Every day, I try new things with both Angel and Chuck - updates forthcoming
DONE! 2) I resolve to finish the transition to wheat litter, in hopes that it reduces Chuck's intestinal issues. Only wheat litter in the boxes now! No noticeable change for Chuck...drat!
3) I resolve to allow solutions to cat problems to grow organically with time, rather than jump to conclusions, or react with panic, or feel pressure to fix it NOW. Yeah, well...a little panic over sub-zero temps is normal, right? Guess I'm still working on this resolution.
4) I resolve to find a new veterinarian, preferably a holistic practitioner. I think I've found one, but Angel and Chuck are doing well right now...will wait until late Spring to make appointments.
For the 'o' cats:
DONE! 1) I resolve to take both Sweetie and Patty in for veterinary check-ups in the Spring. No more wishy-washy 'should I, shouldn't I?' about this. Can't do it now, because we have no electricity for a heater in the barn as holding area, and it's too cold out now. Adding to resolution: Get Sweetie back to vet for dental. Another warmer weather item.
2) I resolve to TNR the elusive Wild Bill Russell. Haven't seen this cat for weeks now, but I'm still looking!
3) I resolve to put Sammy's heart-shaped container in a place that I can see daily. Where do I put such a valuable item? When the flowers come up in the spring, perhaps I sprinkle his ashes in the memory garden I made for him; he lived out there, after all.
For friends and family:
2) I resolve to encourage all cat-loving people that I meet to give 100% of themselves to their feline family members. Keeping my patience with co-workers who tell me horror stories about their animals, or by calmly fielding angry or insulting comments from people during adoption events WITHOUT turning bright red in the face...
For myself:
1) I resolve to work on my own health, so I can offer positive vibes and attitude to the hubby, my people and cat families, and to my co-workers. This includes physical exercise and mental relaxation. 2015 is my year for joy, humor, and growth! Um...well, it's only February...and it's freezing cold, and the office move to the new location has hit eleventy million snags.
2) I resolve to re-establish electricity to the barn, by sweetly encouraging the hubby to GET IT DONE. Arg, now he's thinking the money would be better spent on plumbing upgrades...got to keep him on track here!
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| Smilin' Sammy...how I miss your meows! |
