Saturday, July 30, 2016

Fostering Day 2

Today went pretty well - basically just hanging out with the kittens.

We did have one fail.  They have been getting into the (dog) toy box, which we thought was cute, until one thought that it was a litter box!

Yep - peed all over the toys as Dan was cleaning out the real litter box from the other kitten.  Then Dan brought the fresh litter over and he pooped in it (and a little out of it).  Poor kitty - meds do that too ya!

So, we had to pull all of Zed's toys out.  The plastic ones are getting washed in the dishwasher and then the rope toys are getting washed in the washer.  I had on my shopping list to get a big plastic container to put all the toys in, so that will just happen sooner rather than later.

The pee went right through to the bottom of the wooden crate and onto the carpet.  So had to clean the carpet and then just threw away the wooden crate.  They are cheap anyway at the craft stores.  I think Z had peed on it once.  At least it looks like there is a pee stain on the side of the crate.

So, lesson learn, once one has to go, the other one goes.  I had just said see if the other one has to go, but he couldn't wait for the new litter.

Friday, July 29, 2016

First Day as Foster Parents!

Dan and I have talked about possibly fostering.  Well, today it became a reality.

Yesterday the shelter posted that they were in immediate need for fosters for a couple of set of kittens.  I immediately called Dan and told him about them and asked if he wanted to try.

The kittens we requested only need a foster for 2 weeks since they are 6 weeks old.  However, they have an upper respiratory infection so they are getting meds.  Oh, and they are eating regular wet and dry food.

I figured this would be the best scenario for first time fostering.

So, this morning picked up the kittens.  I was nervous and excited.  It's been so long since I've taken care of a kitten - 1988 was the year to be exact!

Day 1 is in the books and they are doing well.  We have them set up in Esa's crate.  Plenty of room for them, their food, toys and litter box.

So far, so good for the foster parents too.  The kittens were good at taken their meds, have been using the litter box, and using the scratch pad.  Dan made a special trip to Petsmart on the way home without telling me to pick up some toys and a scratch pad.

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

What a day!

Today was one of those days that just didn't go as planned.

I headed out to the Jeep to go to a networking meeting and it didn't start.  Luckily, we have AAA! Free towing to the shop!  This was the first time in the 12 years we've had the Jeep it has ever had to be towed for not running.

Come to find out the mechanic thought it was the alternator so we'll see if I have any other problems.  

On the bright side - I'm getting a new iPhone! I found a deal $99 for a 6s 128.gb. Unfortunately it he only color for that price is rose and Dan doesn't want that color. 😜 So we'll still need to get one for him.

Another fun thing that happened today was we finally got to see the baby bunnies in our yard - 4 of them!