A new life for Sr. Gris ... Floyd, that is

Today I took Sr. Gris to his new, loving home in central Austin. His new adoptive parent is the best I could have ever hoped for for Gris. She even got the exact kind of baby food that he enjoys. Gris' evolution throughout the past few weeks has been nothing short of astounding; he's gone from a painfully reclusive, skittish little soul to a loving, trusting, and hilarious kitten. He actually runs up to Rififi and "marks" her, rubbing his face against hers while purring loudly. What's more, he hyper-extends his tail up over his back, just to show how happy he is. I have no doubt that he's going to be the happiest cat ever in his new surroundings. I'm looking forward to posting pictures of him and his loving new caretaker. Just goes to show you what a little love can do.

To-the-minute update: His new name is Floyd!

Pico finds a new home!

It's my utmost pleasure to report that Pico Hideaway has been adopted by two loving, caring people, Pam and Steve. Yay! They love Pico very much already, and will provide him with a truly beautiful environment in which to live.

I couldn't ask for a better home for little Pico, who, according to updates, is spending lots of time discovering the nooks and crannies of his new residence. Hopefully photos of Pico's new abode and home-life will follow ...

Three faces of change

Before the cats went in for their surgeries, I took a few photos as they sat in their respective carriers. Before you exists a small taxonomy of various reactions to impending change, as evidenced by three formerly feral cats.


Pico chooses to vocalize his opinion about the matter.




Clementine accepts the situation gracefully, albeit with wide-eyed trepidation.




Sr. Gris looks for a way the #^&$ out of the impending experience.

Spay Day

I took the kittens to Emancipet's mobile spay station in South Austin this morning. Even though it was early, the parking lot at the park was full of folks ready to have their cats and dogs spayed and/or neutered. Each of us took a number, and waited in the sun for our numbers to be called. It didn't take long before our companion animals were ushered into the mobile surgery van by friendly Emancipet staff. It really is incredible that you can get your pets spayed/neutered for free: for anyone considering this, here's Emancipet's schedule. I strongly encourage you to to take advantage of this fantastic and compassionate service, if you're in the Austin area.

My sweet friend Esha picked the cats up after their surgeries and brought them home, since I was at work. Amazingly, the kittens seem to be doing just fine. They don't even seem to be in pain at all; Emancipet provides pain medication to dogs and cats free of charge as well, which makes for an easy recovery.