I usually try not to post from work because I respect my employer. However…my shelter, Washington Humane Society, just took in 20 cats from an eviction. It’s kitten season and we just got 20 more cats. We’re open access, not no kill. Do you start to guess why I’m breaking my “don’t post during work…
Month: June 2010
Something so cute can’t be that dastardly
It’s been one of those special weeks where my boyfriend and I keep repeating “it’s a good thing they’re so cute.” Monday, I stepped in one of Keen’s hairballs while trying to get ready for work and Toby was acting oddly that night. He was peeing every 15 min or so, racing between the litter…
Dogs and Cat Pee
First, a cool article that talks about a study showing wolves and dingos were better at problem solving than domesticated dogs. I’d be curious to see this study done with different breeds of domesticated dogs, including those who are a little more “wild.” Second, I think (in my sleeping med induced haze) that Toby is…
Bark Ball
This past Saturday was Washington Humane Society’s 23rd annual Bark Ball to raise money and celebrate the work that WHS does in and around the nation’s capital. It’s a glitzy event with animal lovers spending money for the purpose of helping the shelter. Sadly, despite the above video, Bo couldn’t come, but it was still…
Just because Toby can’t read doesn’t mean I don’t
The other day, I picked up a contemporary romance collection of short stories about couples brought together because of cats. I thought it looked cute and it was under $2. Unfortunately, the stories weren’t my favorites, partially because of the cats and the people’s behaviors toward their cats. One heroine had a pure-bred, fully-intact female…
Senior Kitty in MD needs a home
I have a weakness for the senior cats. As some might know, one of my favorite fosters, LeCat, was a 14 year old who was brought to the shelter when his person went to a nursing home and no one in the family would take him. I still say prayers of gratitude for the awesome…