prepping the cat bag

This summer has been a very busy time for cat-sitting. I have neglected to introduce you to some of the cats that have been in my care but I promise I will soon. I guess I have been a little side-tracked with Hugo being here and needing to learn all the ins and outs with a diabetic cat. It's been a really good learning experience for me as now I understand what the family's deal with every day with the diabetic cats I care for. I have many clients whose cats require insulin daily. Now I know that much more about it and understand why certain cats require 1 daily injection and others 2. Hugo is twice daily and on special low-carb food and seems to be doing well. Today, he kept me company in the office and I made a special place right beside my computer for him to snuggle up and have a nice nap on a very cozy comforter. He did just that after kneading it and rolling around for awhile.

His purring could lull you to sleep. I have really bonded with this gentle, sweet-natured, laid-back little munchkin.

                        How could you not love him

Buddy is my biggest fan this week.

He is the lovely white boy with the permanent smudge on his nose. He loves his grooming sessions and gets very excited to see me throw a magazine on the floor to read. He knows this means I'll be there for awhile and brushing him all over. He sprawls himself across the book and gets a tummy rub. Cats love it when you read out-loud. They love the sound of your voice and it comforts them immediately. I have a hard time leaving him but then I always do find it hard to leave the cats that are alone. I always spend time combing, brushing, interacting with toys and if they love to be carried around I make time for that, too. I do my best to make them comfy and leave them with their meals and treats to eat after I have left. I figure it passes a bit more time for them.
This coming weekend I am over-the-top busy again. Lots of  tabbies (5 to be exact), calicos, blackies & smokey greys. I'm gathering up the appropriate files on each cat, some extra toys, a bit of nip and making sure my camera batteries are good to go.

This never gets old. I live for it, I love it and I hope to do this 'til I just can't do no more.

(taken 2010)

hugs, Deb