Thats a song title by Generation X! Its also who I saw on this particular day, Friday! All my angels out there waiting for their breakfast! I was a bit disturbed this morning because I have been seeing this very sweet kitty hanging around Second. I also noticed that people moved into this house next to Paul's and I recall seeing a cat in their window. I also know they have a small dog. I have seen this cat, not 100% sure, but I am thinking its the cat they moved in with. This cat cries, and as petted it, I felt its fur a bit wet and clumping. Its very hungry, and looks at me like, why am I out here? I am wondering if these are bad people, and let their cat go for one reason or another. So, thats disturbing, besides the fact that I have not seen Poppi in days, did not see Big Red this morning, , and I did NOT see Pippa, the kitty I just named that is skeletal on my first spot. I DID see Red though, so that was a good sign, I guess.
I received a donation of two bags of cat food, some canned, and some fleece blankets. Thank you to Sharyn and Rosalie. What kind people to do that. Thank you also Sharyn for dropping those off at my work place. You made it so convenient for me. I thank those I have not publically thanked before, and I will be sure to do so. You are all so kind to think of me and the hardships I go through to feed these animals. As I was pouring the food for tomorrow morning earlier, I thought, I go through one bag of 16 pounds of dry food and 16 cans of wet food per day, thats about 9 dollars a bag of dry, and $13 for a 24 can case of wet. Thats a lot. Thats close to $60 a week in dry and $40 for wet. Thats $100 per week. Thats a lot. So, thank you so much for all of your generosity. I can use it. And I don't have trouble any more saying no! :)
I am on my way out to Newark today, sorry my posts have been rather dull lately, having a hard time getting my groove back on after being so sick! I wish you all a wonderful day!
Chronicling the adventures of one woman who is feeding and caring for the feral and stray cats in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, NY
Friday, January 20, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”
Boy thats the truth! Can't say that about cats! Not much happening out there this morning. I am always sure to give each kitty that crowds around my legs as I am placing food down a good pat and scratch. Big Red was there this morning, and boy does he know me. All I need to do is pet him, and he just intertwines in between my legs for more. He doesn't even care about the food. I wish I could save that guy.
I have to get updates on some of the kitties I've adopted out lately. And get pictures up. My sweet friend Jessica is trying to find another website I can use for this blog, because I am having a hard time with the pictures - I can download them, but they stay a tiny size, and when you do use the options of making them larger, they are blurred. This website never used to do that, but for some reason it changed and I can't figure it out, and I have some great pictures to share, but you just can't really see them! So if anyone has a solution, please tell me!
I have an opportunity to save one more this weekend, from my first spot, a pretty little thing that is practically skeletal. Skin and bones. I hope he/she comes along without a fuss. Thanks to Nancy, whose heart is huge, and she just wants to save every kitty, but I have to remind her she can't, but she says she has room for one more, so I will let her do it! :)
I am off to Newark today, an affiliate of the hospital I work for. Its about an hour drive, and not fun if it were snowing, but its ok for today. I will be there today, tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday so depending on the weather and me leaving early due to weather, I may or may not be able to post. So stay tuned, and lets hope what I write is of more interest to you! I am boring myself to death this morning with this post! :) Have a great day!
I have to get updates on some of the kitties I've adopted out lately. And get pictures up. My sweet friend Jessica is trying to find another website I can use for this blog, because I am having a hard time with the pictures - I can download them, but they stay a tiny size, and when you do use the options of making them larger, they are blurred. This website never used to do that, but for some reason it changed and I can't figure it out, and I have some great pictures to share, but you just can't really see them! So if anyone has a solution, please tell me!
I have an opportunity to save one more this weekend, from my first spot, a pretty little thing that is practically skeletal. Skin and bones. I hope he/she comes along without a fuss. Thanks to Nancy, whose heart is huge, and she just wants to save every kitty, but I have to remind her she can't, but she says she has room for one more, so I will let her do it! :)
I am off to Newark today, an affiliate of the hospital I work for. Its about an hour drive, and not fun if it were snowing, but its ok for today. I will be there today, tomorrow, Monday and Tuesday so depending on the weather and me leaving early due to weather, I may or may not be able to post. So stay tuned, and lets hope what I write is of more interest to you! I am boring myself to death this morning with this post! :) Have a great day!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Howl of the Whisperers
That is the name of Patricia Peterson, my Aunt Patty's, third novel. Its a mystery, and its a good one, according to the members of my family who have read it thus far, and the press. Check out the website to order a copy: http://www.authorhouse.com/. Its GREAT!
As far as howling, the winds were howling in Rochester last night, up to 78 miles per hour they were. I thought my house was going to blow down. Scary. And I was a bit nervous going out this morning checking on my shelters, but most were still in place, thank God. I had some very frozen towels covering some of the shelters that I had to bend into place, or replace, and a few boards were scattered, but most were accounted for. Its amazing how trees can tumble in winds like that, but little paper bowls stand in place on the ground. Well, maybe the law of gravity has something to do with it, or the law of something, but it is amazing.
Big Red was missing again, and Poppi on 4th and Pennsylvania hasn't been seen for a few days. I worry about her, so dainty. There is a very skinny young kitty, maybe 6 or 7 months at my first spot that needs rescuing desperately. If anyone can think of a situation where a young kitty is needed, I can try to help get it fixed, and placed.
Updates on Miss B. and Wally, Miss B. has moved into her new pad. She is not in need of much, but
I need to talk her out of smoking in the house so that I can get Buster and Midnight moved over there, besides a few other issues, and Wally misses me. He was promised a futon a while back, by me, from someone who was donating it, but that fell through, so if anyone knows of a couch or bed for Wally, clean obviously, he would be forever grateful. His mattress, in his living room, you can feel the coils coming through. Pretty pathetic actually. But I am so grateful to all that have donated anything to both of these individuals. I need to step back and take a break for myself for a while. I need to let them both take care of themselves for a change. Have a great day!
As far as howling, the winds were howling in Rochester last night, up to 78 miles per hour they were. I thought my house was going to blow down. Scary. And I was a bit nervous going out this morning checking on my shelters, but most were still in place, thank God. I had some very frozen towels covering some of the shelters that I had to bend into place, or replace, and a few boards were scattered, but most were accounted for. Its amazing how trees can tumble in winds like that, but little paper bowls stand in place on the ground. Well, maybe the law of gravity has something to do with it, or the law of something, but it is amazing.
Big Red was missing again, and Poppi on 4th and Pennsylvania hasn't been seen for a few days. I worry about her, so dainty. There is a very skinny young kitty, maybe 6 or 7 months at my first spot that needs rescuing desperately. If anyone can think of a situation where a young kitty is needed, I can try to help get it fixed, and placed.
Updates on Miss B. and Wally, Miss B. has moved into her new pad. She is not in need of much, but
I need to talk her out of smoking in the house so that I can get Buster and Midnight moved over there, besides a few other issues, and Wally misses me. He was promised a futon a while back, by me, from someone who was donating it, but that fell through, so if anyone knows of a couch or bed for Wally, clean obviously, he would be forever grateful. His mattress, in his living room, you can feel the coils coming through. Pretty pathetic actually. But I am so grateful to all that have donated anything to both of these individuals. I need to step back and take a break for myself for a while. I need to let them both take care of themselves for a change. Have a great day!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Back in the High Life Again
Thats a song, can't remember the artist...
I am back in full swing, well, not full, three quarters maybe, still dizzy, but then again, my mother tells me I was born dizzy. Back to work though, and was out feeling a bit better this morning doing my rounds. It was about 40 degrees out so not so bad for the kitties either. Big Red finally came around, I have not seen him in three days, the very days it was bitter cold. I wonder where he was. Poor guy. And as far as Red goes, he has turned recluse. I feel terrible because he had a chance to be rescued, but the woman (she asked to be taken off my e-mail list last year) got another cat, couldn't wait. Red was dying to be rescued, just was taking a bit of time, but he would have given in. The cats in shelters already have a 'home'. He is either dead, or just scared to death. I pray he is dead, and he doesn't have to suffer the streets like he has been for at least three years now that I know of. He was definitely a stray at first. Poor guy.
It was wet, there were plenty of wet towels out there. Mr. Possum was in the igloo hut begind Paul's house on Second Street, hissing at me with his ugly teeth. I love all animals, but these guys make it hard for the kitties to eat and nestle in their beds. They are scary looking!
I did see pretty Red guy that I neutered last week. I think I did. There were two of them. I have now downloaded the picture of him and share it with you. If anything, these are my recordings of who I've rescued, and who I've trapped. This is my diary, and I hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I've enjoyed writing it! Sorry for the boring post today, but still not feeling my best. Have a great day!
I am back in full swing, well, not full, three quarters maybe, still dizzy, but then again, my mother tells me I was born dizzy. Back to work though, and was out feeling a bit better this morning doing my rounds. It was about 40 degrees out so not so bad for the kitties either. Big Red finally came around, I have not seen him in three days, the very days it was bitter cold. I wonder where he was. Poor guy. And as far as Red goes, he has turned recluse. I feel terrible because he had a chance to be rescued, but the woman (she asked to be taken off my e-mail list last year) got another cat, couldn't wait. Red was dying to be rescued, just was taking a bit of time, but he would have given in. The cats in shelters already have a 'home'. He is either dead, or just scared to death. I pray he is dead, and he doesn't have to suffer the streets like he has been for at least three years now that I know of. He was definitely a stray at first. Poor guy.
It was wet, there were plenty of wet towels out there. Mr. Possum was in the igloo hut begind Paul's house on Second Street, hissing at me with his ugly teeth. I love all animals, but these guys make it hard for the kitties to eat and nestle in their beds. They are scary looking!
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sicker Than a Dog
Yes, I've been! Years go by before I get sick like this... Not a good weekend for me at all. Started out with total dizziness, and a dim sound in my ears, like I was on a plane and my ears plugged. Sick day at work today for the first time ever! Broke my record! Bummer!
Yes, out I was, each morning, sicker than ever, but I did it. I have NO ONE to back me up. It was the hardest two mornings of my life. But those animals never depended on me more than this weekend with the single digit temperatures. They were all hungry and freezing. All I could do was empty the ice in the bowls and replace with warm water, and place towels down for their feet to stand on rather than the ice and snow while they eat. Its really really sad, but so worth it once I am there.
So, this is a short post today, just to let you know all is well, somewhat, and I am going to walk my puppy and go back to what I've been doing for two days now, laying down. I am not used to that either, but I must get better, for the sake of my job, and the animals! :) Have a good day!
Yes, out I was, each morning, sicker than ever, but I did it. I have NO ONE to back me up. It was the hardest two mornings of my life. But those animals never depended on me more than this weekend with the single digit temperatures. They were all hungry and freezing. All I could do was empty the ice in the bowls and replace with warm water, and place towels down for their feet to stand on rather than the ice and snow while they eat. Its really really sad, but so worth it once I am there.
So, this is a short post today, just to let you know all is well, somewhat, and I am going to walk my puppy and go back to what I've been doing for two days now, laying down. I am not used to that either, but I must get better, for the sake of my job, and the animals! :) Have a good day!
Friday, January 13, 2012
And So It Begins....
Friday the 13th, the first storm of winter... how fitting... While you were all in your snug beds, maybe listening to the hard rain/snow pounding down on your windows, and the wind howling outside, I was making my way to my first stop with boards in hand, trying to figure out a way to shelter the food for the four sweet kitties on that corner. I STILL could not locate a place to put the boards down to place the food under so that at least that wouldn't be covered in snow by the end of the morning. We are supposed to get a lot of snow today, and the winds will be fierce, and I still cannot locate shelter for these cats. But I did place the food down under a very heavy large bush by this house, and they came and ate, after not eating yesterday when the rain was so bad there was no way it would not be swimming in water within minutes.
Yes, this is time of year I dread. Not only is it hard on the cats, its hard on me. I was covered in snow driving from spot to spot. When the snow begins to accumulate, I have to wade through it to get to the locations. I have not seen Big Red in a few days now, I worry so about him.
In the meantime, I continue to try to adopt out Buddy and Rufus, and I have Buster and Midnight waiting to go to Miss B's house as soon as she gets situated. She has been MIA in my book for four days now and I am a bit upset by it as there is stuff I am trying to help her with and her cell phone minutes must be up and she hasn't purchased new ones. Crazy how some people can live.
Mr. Oppossum was on Third Street, all snug in the straw, and I had to chase him out with a stick. Saw lots of kitties using the tote shelters that were donated, thank you so much. They surely will come in handy with these kind of storms. Thank you thank you thank you!
Yes, this is time of year I dread. Not only is it hard on the cats, its hard on me. I was covered in snow driving from spot to spot. When the snow begins to accumulate, I have to wade through it to get to the locations. I have not seen Big Red in a few days now, I worry so about him.
In the meantime, I continue to try to adopt out Buddy and Rufus, and I have Buster and Midnight waiting to go to Miss B's house as soon as she gets situated. She has been MIA in my book for four days now and I am a bit upset by it as there is stuff I am trying to help her with and her cell phone minutes must be up and she hasn't purchased new ones. Crazy how some people can live.
Mr. Oppossum was on Third Street, all snug in the straw, and I had to chase him out with a stick. Saw lots of kitties using the tote shelters that were donated, thank you so much. They surely will come in handy with these kind of storms. Thank you thank you thank you!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The Cat, The Raccoon, and the Fox!
Yes! I saw all three in the past 12 hours! It was absolutely MISERABLE out there this morning. Pouring pouring rain when I left the house at 5:15. It started to let up right around the time I was finishing my last stop. The only part of my body that wasn't soaking wet were my feet because I wore my pink wellies. I had my trusty yellow raincoat, but even that didn't stop the rain from getting inside and down my neck. I stopped at the first stop, where there are four beautiful cats that greet me, and I couldn't even find a spot to place the food down without it getting soaked, its my one spot I have NO shelter for due to no vacant houses around. Not even the kitties were there to greet me, so I went on my miserable way. I really have to wonder sometimes how I can do this.
Last night, after not hearing from Miss B. for a few days because I think her cell phone has run out of minutes, and she has supposedly moved into her new place because the gas and electric was turned on Tuesday, I went over there with some stuff for her and to check on her. No sign of her. I don't even think she owns a lamp, so she was not staying there I don't think. Anyways, after doing a U-turn on her dead end street, I saw up ahead something that I thought must have been a dog, then as I got closer saw a lot of fur, then saw a red fox! Amazing how these creatures are in the heart of the ghetto. Poor thing. I hope it survives and finds wilderness, somehow. I am hoping Miss B. will contact me today so I can give her some stuff that has been donated to her. I thank everyone that had any part of that, from her Christmas gifts from Sharyn, Jessica's Mom, to Pat. And everyone in between. Thank you. You have enriched someone's life a little more than they ever had.
After trapping lil' red kitty yesterday morning, thanks to Julie for taking care of the payment for the spay, and thanks to Val for bringing kitty to the clinic, and back to my porch, I was able to let it go. I didn't feel as bad this time because of the mild weather. Poor thing was very doped up, but it managed to race out of the cage once I opened it. I pray it survives and lives a long life. I have a picture of it, but cannot download until I get a new computer monitor. I have issues at home and one of my cats peed on it, before I banned the cats from the computer room, and now you can't see the tabs at the bottom of the screen. So, must get new monitor. Joy. Have a great day.
Last night, after not hearing from Miss B. for a few days because I think her cell phone has run out of minutes, and she has supposedly moved into her new place because the gas and electric was turned on Tuesday, I went over there with some stuff for her and to check on her. No sign of her. I don't even think she owns a lamp, so she was not staying there I don't think. Anyways, after doing a U-turn on her dead end street, I saw up ahead something that I thought must have been a dog, then as I got closer saw a lot of fur, then saw a red fox! Amazing how these creatures are in the heart of the ghetto. Poor thing. I hope it survives and finds wilderness, somehow. I am hoping Miss B. will contact me today so I can give her some stuff that has been donated to her. I thank everyone that had any part of that, from her Christmas gifts from Sharyn, Jessica's Mom, to Pat. And everyone in between. Thank you. You have enriched someone's life a little more than they ever had.
After trapping lil' red kitty yesterday morning, thanks to Julie for taking care of the payment for the spay, and thanks to Val for bringing kitty to the clinic, and back to my porch, I was able to let it go. I didn't feel as bad this time because of the mild weather. Poor thing was very doped up, but it managed to race out of the cage once I opened it. I pray it survives and lives a long life. I have a picture of it, but cannot download until I get a new computer monitor. I have issues at home and one of my cats peed on it, before I banned the cats from the computer room, and now you can't see the tabs at the bottom of the screen. So, must get new monitor. Joy. Have a great day.
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