Category Archives: Cats

Gracie went to the vet’s for the first time since her stitches were removed last winter. I’ve been avoiding bringing her and have instead called the vet after each period of time had pased before lowering her dose of Predinsone. … Continue reading →

So you think this one can get on lolcats? “I can sings oppra?”

Last week, I heard the usual rustling of tissue paper on the sofa and glanced over to see Gracie in her nest. But it wasn’t Gracie. It was Tig. So of course, I grabbed the camera. And remarked on what … Continue reading →

I have three pictures that are crying out to be lolcatted, but I’m not feeling particularly inspired. The middle Gracie picture is Gracie leaping up in fear as an ant crawls up her hind leg. Yes, really. Gracie truly is … Continue reading →

Ilyka said that Tig was simply ripe for LOLification, and she’s right. But I found one for Gracie, too. Do you like her pretty new purple paper? It was a gift from me to Jake (okay, it came inside his … Continue reading →

I have no desire to annoy myself or my readers with all of the usual news to annoy. Instead, I present to you: Fresh Gracie pictures. She is happy, happy, happy, and she proves that by rolling on the patio, … Continue reading →

Yesterday afternoon, I looked up and found Tig and Gracie performing their usual afternoon activity. Of course, at that specific time, my camera battery chose to go out on me, and the spare, I discovered, had been needing a charge. … Continue reading →

I cannot decide on what should be Tigger’s new name. Sarah and I were chatting, and decided that he’s so huge he’s practically a nation unto himself. “I think he’s a stan,” I said. “Tiggerstan!” We both laughed. So. Is … Continue reading →

Gracie says: It’s Monday. You will note that her belly fur has not fully grown back yet, but there is no more pink showing. All white, and very soft when she rolls over for a bellyrub. She continues to be … Continue reading →

All these months later, a (hopefully) next-to-last Gracie update. I have been gradually reducing her Prednisone, which was once at 10 mg a day and is now at 1.25 mg a day. No more two pills a day. Just a … Continue reading →

Tig and Gracie decided to make my morning about as thoroughly unpleasant as possible. I am habitually weak in the stomach in the morning, as my stomach tends to wake up hours after I do. So I can’t deal with … Continue reading →

The friend I am staying with has a brand-new puppy that really, really likes the Hulk. And the Hulk, he’s such a good sport. I mean, really. Look at this. He fell for her. Head over heels. Her name is … Continue reading →