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Thursday, November 06, 2008

Catastrophe

Life Gives Me The Giant Rectal Probe Once Again

Does anyone in the Houston Metro area need two docile and sedentary cats?

Events at Casa Capitan came to a head last night, and while I'm not going into the details, it boils down to the fact that due to medical reasons, Betsy Cat and Pookie Cat can no longer stay with me in the house. Since they have never been outdoor cats and were declawed by previous owners, I cannot have them living outside.

I am not in a financial position to move out, so it's either find them a home, or turn them over to the SPCA. I have about a week at the most to make arrangements.

Betsy Cat is a grey & white Maine Coon Cat, somewhere between 12 & 14 years of age. She's never been a lap cat, but will sit next to you for extended ear-scritching and belly rubbing sessions. She loves being brushed, and purrs like an engine. She likes nothing better that to nap on a bed or couch with the breeze of an electric fan ruffling her whiskers, but she also will find a dark corner and hide from the world for a few hours.

Pookie Cat is a chatty calico shorthair, probably 11 years old. She will sit and "talk" to you until you figure out what she's wanting. Usually it's a kitty treat or an ear-scritch. Her favorite pastime is sleeping on her back with all four paws in the air. She's a prim & proper lady, and will perch on the edge of a couch with one front paw crossed over the other. Pookie Cat likes being around people. She likes being brushed, but at times she just wants to sit near someone.

The thought of my kitties having to live in a metal cage in a no-kill shelter for the rest of their days is quite literally making me sick with grief, so if you know anyone in the Houston area (other that a crazy cat-collector) who can give these cats a home, please email me at baboonpirates2 (AT) gmail (DOT) com and we'll work out the details.

It would be nice if they went to the same house, but not necessary. They coexist in a kitty détente and rarely squabble, but prefer to be in separate rooms!

Thanks for your help.