Monday, September 12, 2005

An update from Floyd's new family


Here's an update from Floyd (formerly known as Sr. Gris)'s new family:

Little Floyd has grown friendlier by the hour. He's gone from kitty
totally afraid of every move mama makes to a relatively well-adjusted
kitty that hangs out with a big family of 6! He's even made some
progress with the other animals in the house.

I have to hand it to whoever taught Floyd his covering habits... he's
one very dilligent cat. He digs and digs and digs, does his thing, and
then spends 5 minutes covering it. He doesn't seem to throw all the
litter out of the pan either, which pleases me immensely. What a
polite little man.

He's also become very vocal kitty. He's meowed at me several times,
not even in response to me speaking to him. He's got the most delicate
little sound, in fact, it can almost be described as "a squeak."

I woke this morning to Floyd playing in the room. He's very playful.
When he plays with the feather on a stick, he grabs it, hisses at it,
then bites it as if he were a lion, piercing the jugular of his prey.
It cracks me up how seriously he takes his play. Also, you were right,
the balls with bells in them are probably his favorite thing but he
has taken an interest in attacking my fingers as I type.

He's just a ball of joy. Everyone is in love with him and he just gets
cuter by the moment. It has been 2 days and can't even imagine life
without him.


Friday, August 12, 2005

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!

Friday, August 05, 2005

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 ...

Friday, July 29, 2005

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.