Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Being nice


First time that I have seen these two brothers (Eragon & Hocus Pocus)next to each other without fighting or playing. They usually chase each other around the apartment at max speed... tire out and take a nap. Eragon is the agressive lil Alpha that wants to rule everything & everybody.... as he does !! Eragon also owns everything around here... the 3 huge baskets.. the puff...the play cubes & all the toys. He does not like to share with Hocus Pocus nor Samhain. Samhain is not adjusting as well as I would like but I think he just needs time and that he shall have. It has only been a week since he joined us. He is a very unusual kitty... seems like he may have been abused at one point of his life. He does not like to be touched or petted around his head and he cowers when you try to pet him. Eragon & Hocus Pocus pretty much leave him alone. He is very huge and has a loud growl & hiss.
I don't think.. I will ever attempt to train another cat as I did Salem nor allow other cat to train me as Salem did. I would expect too much of them & they would always pale in comparison in my eyes. It would not be fair. He was a once in a lifetime gift.
Each kitty is different around here... Eragon is a loving yet determined agressive lil guy. He attacks me when I put my shoes on to leave outta here.. he bites at my feet and legs..runs circles around me while making loud sounds.. he wants me here all the time and makes a ritual out of my trying to open the door. Hocus Pocus is a very sweet loving guy.. he follows me around.. sleeps on the floor under my feet when I relax on the couch.. loves for me to kiss him on his lil nose.. he has a strange habit of only eating out of his own bowl and only in the spare bedroom. He refuses to eat in the kitchen with the others... he also hates canned food. Samhain for now.. he just wants to be left alone.. I hope he learns to love me.

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Introducing Samhain





Samhain is a new & very recent member of Salem's Lair. He is 4 years old...a Maine Coon Mix..huge cat. I wanted another black cat... not at all to replace Salem.. because that could never ever be, there is no other. I wanted one similar in looks,,,yet different in many ways. He is true black.. where Salem has brown tones. His fur is not as long and is body build is very different. He seriously does not act like Salem.. so far in all ways. I am sure he will improve in his nature as time goes by. Right now he is a little shy and this place is new to him.
I picked Samhain out of about 75 cats that live at a sorta cat shelter. The place where I got him is very special & awesome. The lady has a beautiful house and all the cats & kittens are free roaming inside and there is a exercise fenced area with doggie doors... where they are allowed outside. All cats are neutered , have their shots and all given well checkups by a Vet. It is a truly awesome place. I had many many cats to pick from but only 2 adult male black cats. I saw so many others that are beautiful and very loving. I am going to be helping out, making donations and saving cans to help support this place.
Eragon wants to rule the Lair and so far he is. Hocus Pocus is a very laid back kitty and a sweet boy. Samhain holds his own and because of his size and loud growl.. the others back off of him. There has been no physical battles yet and I don't feel that there will be. Eragon & HP are very spoiled.. Hopefully Samhain will be too. My apartment is covered with cat toys, large baskets, & puffs. They rule & I just live here.
We picked up my loves ashes on Friday night. We had to go 40 miles from here. Salem had a Private Cremation and it took just about 2 weeks. Now I have my boy back here with me. Now I have to order his Bastet Urn for him. The people were so good and caring where we took him and that really helped.
This is my weekend to work. Yesterday was not too bad and time passed by more rapidly for me. I like my job and the money does help out. I could not have paid my taxes and taken care of Salem without it. I still get to yard sale before I go to work. Y and I managed to go yesterday morn. I found a few things to add to my apartment. My place is decorated in cats & I found some more items to add. I am still searching for Egyptian Art. My main theme is Bastet.
That is all !!

Friday, April 18, 2008

I miss my boy

Nothing is the same here. When I come home I still look for Salem on his bean bag. I can't stand to move or part with anything that is his. Eragon & Hocus Pocus are better. They stay pretty close to me and under my feet. Guess,,, we just need time.

Waiting on Salem's ashes. We picked out an urn with Bastet and Isis on it. I think he would like it.

I have a terrible cold.. but atleast I am off of work this weekend. I have no energy at all left in me. Just empty.

I knew that the day would come when Salem & I had to part for awhile. I saved money for vet visits and to prepare but still ... the pain & lonliness surrounds me. It is never easy. The memories and visions are imprinted in my heart and mind forever. I still see him when I close my eyes. I know he is here.

My 2 kitties outside bring me a mouse every day now. I know they are gifting me. One will let me pet her. She is so cute... long black cat with white under her throat and on her feet. The other is black with silver highlights and has long hair also. This one is becoming friendly but taking more time. They are 7 months old now. The mother stays pretty close to them. I think they are both girls.. I will need to get them fixed soon.

I have herbs to plant but waiting on the weather. Still gets chilly here at nights. This weekend maybe I will get them in the ground.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

My Salem

My most cherished Salem journeyed to the Summerlands on the evening of April 12th. Anyone or everyone that knows or knew me.. knows what loss I am suffering and that nothing can be the same in my life. Salem's true age is unbeknowned to me as he found me... I was gifted and blessed to have had him with me for over 10 years and I am very thankful for that time. I know that he is still with me and I can sense him and that will be forever... yet, I want to curl up beside him and kiss the top of his head & his lil black nose. He was so special and my love. Eragon and Hocus Pocus are very sad and depressed. My apartment seems so empty.

Thursday, April 03, 2008

Just another day

Yesterday, Jessica had to take Salem & I to his Vet's. Salem needed a B12 shot and fluid therapy. He is doing as well as can be expected but he can not put weight back on. I know that each day that we share together now is a treasure. The Vet recommended that I learn to give Salem fluid treatments at home and he will set up a demo for me. Jessica & Robby agreed to assist. Salem is still eating and drinking on his own and he manages to get around but he is still not looking too good.

Went to Tee Ball practice to watch Robert last night. He did very well and is so cute !! I coached Tee Ball for 8 years and I loved it. Now, I get to watch. Robby is helping coach the team so Jessica, Sierra and I sit on the sidelines and observe.

The others.. My Ex, Shannon and Tina moved out of the apartment building and into a house. Was a very stupid move because their rent is now double and they could not pay the rent here. None of my problem !!!! One thing is for sure.. They are not allowed to move back in this apartment building.... Landlady has carved that in stone.

Getting ready to put in my herb garden. Thinking of Sage, Rosemary and Lavender. Not sure what others. I have a very attive nest of Osprey in my yard. I love watching them but oh, are they loud in the wee morning. They have a huge nest and I think babies are in there. I have to watch my head when I walk pass the nest.... falling twigs and branches.

Off to groom this Lair.