Kitty, Kitty, where are you?

Here I Am!!!

Melody

(04-08-09)

Callie

Not that anyone is wondering where she is, but just in case you were---she's still hanging out at our house. She's really a sweet kitty and she reminds us so much of Callie. In fact, we have all had a slip of the tongue and called out Callie's name in error, more than once. She sleeps a lot, likes to play, snuggles up to Roger on the couch while he watches T.V. and tries to dart out any open door. Yes, I said, "DART out"! She has done it twice now. The first time I was coming in from getting the mail, and the second time was when Kelsey came in from school. But, she didn't just "DART out", she proceeded to run to the nearest tree and climb up just as fast as she could. We nervously stood by the tree until she decided to climb back down (backwards) to safety. It really shouldn't be such a big deal. I'm sure she would come back to the door when she got hungry. But, we have several dogs in our neighborhood that run wild. And I would hate to see what the result would be if Melody met up with one. If there happened to be a confrontation, I think she would win!

Here Kitty, Kitty.......

Yes, you heard me correctly, Kitty, Kitty. As in "Melody." Caleb and Christy's kitty came to visit over Spring Break and ended up staying with us. Were we looking for another cat? No. Did we ask to keep the cat? No. Am I a softie? Yes. Here's how it went. The Friday before the kids came home for their visit, someone from the apartment staff went into their apartment unannounced (they are supposed to let them know in advance). They went in to change the air conditioner filters, and of course, they saw Melody in the process. So they proceeded to call Christy and remind her of their "no pet" policy. Since the kids were getting ready to come home, they told the apartment staff they were just "kitty-sitting" for someone, and brought Melody with them. So, they had to find a new home for a sweet kitty they had gotten attached to. Since we were currently without pets, I said I would keep her while they tried to find one of their friends to take her in. I have to say, she has made herself right at home very quickly. She's really a friendly, sweet kitty---and we are already getting used to her being around!

Look at that sweet face!
(03-27-09)