The life of lovely little Lena

Update

Well first I want to pay my respects to Calvin ~ Kneed On. It's been a few weeks, but Daddy has been busy. First he got a new computer which is quieter and has lights. It's also shorter which makes it hard to climb on.

The bad news is Daddy lost his job a few days ago. He promises he'll do everything he can to keep us together. His parents can help and there's some money saved. He's going to be stressed and I want to help him any way I can. We're a family and we'll get through this together.

I got a Rossette

I got a Rossette from Cassidy. She's a precious kitty who had a horrible past before getting adopted by a loving family. I hope that with time Cassidy will overcome her past. Even if she can't, she knows she has a loving and safe home.

Thank you so much for your generous gift of my furever star. It meant a lot to me. Thank you for helping make my day with your gift. I am happy with my home but scarred furever, I fear.
You look a lot like our Mojo.
Love,
Cassidy

Halloween Tag

My friend Sally tagged me for this fun game. Here are the rules to the game.

In your diary, name 5 things you like about Halloween. I put down things I like this time of the year, not just Halloween - like others have.

Then, if you want, tag 6 other cats or dogs. Pawmail 'em 'n tell 'em the rules of the games 'n that they are tagged.

It's that simple.....if you have already been tagged, you don't have to play again unless you want to.

Have fun! No hurt feelings if you want to sit this game out.

OK, "5" things that I like about Halloween (or this time of the year)

1) Daddy turns the heat on. It's nice to be warm inside when it's cold outside.
2) The birdies and chipmunks come around more
3) Daddy opens the windows so I get some fresh air.
4) Daddy knows better not to try and dress me up like other cats
5) I have a safe loving home all year around

Happy Birthday to me!!

I don't know my official date of birth. All I know is that it was outside. This stray has come a long way. This is my second "furever" home. Been here three years now. I sleep on my Daddy almost every night. When I first came here, I hid in the basement for several days. It took me a long time before I could accept this as home. I don't like cuddling, but I do like Daddy's company. I feel safe.

The last year has been exciting. Worst thing is that little Pepi came to live with us. She's so hyper! Always wanting to play even if I don't want to. But I think we've come to an agreement. My brofur also wants to wrestle when I don't feel like it. It's probably to show me he's top cat (or because he knows Pepi will beat him up).

This is pretty much just another day for me. Only humans mark time like this. But I do want to spend many more years here with Daddy.

Kitty fountain

The kitty fountain came recently. Pepi and I took to it quickly. Daddy saw Sarge drinking out of it tonight. Sarge says it's not as good as faucet water. But I don't like faucet water anyway. Sometimes Daddy puts ice cubes in the fountain. It makes the water cool and a neat sound.

Last Friday Daddy brought home a book case. It was fun to play on. I jumped up top and slept. When Daddy set it up I jumped into the higher shelves. No one can get me here.

Hello!

It's been an interesting few weeks. First Daddy has his friends over. I stayed out of the way until very late in the evening when I got hungry. Pepi knocked a drink on someone's books. Very naughty girl! The next morning Daddy left to visit his human family for a weekend. The nice people with the dog came over and I got some wet food! Yummy! But I kept away. I'm a one person kitty. Daddy gave us the rest of the food when he got home. Unfortunately two days afterward Sarge asked to go into the garage. He led everycat in for some fun and foolishly I went with him. It was unfortunate since Daddy was very tired and busy and he forgot about us until the next morning. I can't believe he forgot about his three loving kitties! No wonder he slept so poorly that night. And that night he went to help out at the local sci-fi convention. He was gone for part of that night and most of Friday and Saturday and Sunday! We were so lonely! We stuck around him for days afterwards until things got back to normal. In the mean time I'm still guilting him into brushing me and sleeping on him.

And some good news! Daddy is getting me a kitty drinking fountain! It should come in a week or so. Now I won't have to worry about running out of water during the day. And if I like it, my grandmeowmy might get it for her kitties. They're older than me so they need to take better care of themselves.

Hello!

Daddy wanted to give everyone an update. Not that there's much to say though. Life is normal. Pepi and Sarge still want to play with me, even when I don't want to play. Daddy is a safe haven. If he can, he'll hold me so I can sleep. I want him to be still when he holds me and sometimes I have to remind him about that. I'll sleep with him sometimes at night too. Daddy is safe. He doesn't play rough or anything like that. Sure sometimes he'll hold me when I don't want to be held, but he always sets me down after a few seconds. I like to make biscuits on his shoulder when he's lying down, then I climb up and use my rear claws too. Daddy doesn't like that. I just love my Daddy and he loves me.

Shamrock!

One of Daddy's former girlfriends gave me a shamrock! Pepi was getting all the attention because she turned 1 and got adopted and everything. I was feeling left out. Life is good though. I've adjusted to a 3 cat house. Daddy is going to get the bathroom retiled. He took out the vanity. I don't like that because I like to sit on it when Daddy is in the shower. Also I don't get fed there anymore. Daddy needs to remove the food dish and quit taunting me! MOL!

Valentine's Day

I had my vet appointment on Valentine's Day. I new what was going on and gave Daddy a good chase before I let myself be caught. I lost a pound (from 9 to 8) which is OK but Daddy's worried. I'm getting too thin. It's the fault of that little Pepi. Eating all the food, chasing me around, causing me stress. The only safe place is when Daddy holds me. Now I hear Pepi may be staying. Well she's been less of a pain as time goes on. This may work out. But if she gets out of line, I'm going to put the smack on her!

My life

Nothing much has happened. The black one is still here and is still here and she's getting bigger than me! I'm at the bottom of the pecking order again. I miss the days I could just swat her and she'd go away. Now everyone gets to beat me up. Thank goodness Daddy loves me. I've taken over Sarge's spot next to Daddy's computer. And I've really taken to sleeping on Daddy when he holds me.

Christmas Time

Daddy went home and came back last week. He was gone two loooong days. I missed him. When he came back I jumped up and sat on him for hours. Then he got a visit from his human family. (Daddy forgot something important. MOL) They brought him a second easy chair. It's nice! It smells like other cats though. I love it! Without my front claws, it takes me a few seconds to climb up to the top. It rocks back and forth which makes things a little harder. I'm tollerating Pepi more. We slept in Daddy's old chair and she had her feet touching me. I play with her some, but I still growl at her when she goes too far. I don't growl as much though. That's a good thing because it's looking more and more like that little black furball is staying.

Oh no, Daddy's gone again

Daddy left to see his human family again. I missed him. When he got back I sat on him whenever I got the chance. The people who clean the litter box when Daddy is gone brought their D-O-G. Pepi loved it. She had someone just as energetic and almost as smart to play with. Me, I stayed under the bed where it's safe. This is my third year so it's not as bad this time. He comes back so I'm not worried anymore. I just miss him and I know he misses me.

The new girl isn't all bad

Pepi has become my second playmate. I chase her, she chases me, we wrestle. It's fun to play with someone smaller than me. Believe me, she always wants to play. Daddy's trying to pay more attention to me so I won't be jealous. I curl up on the crook of his elbow and go to sleep and at night I still sleep with him (and on him if possible). Not too much is going on. My third fall with Daddy is here. The nice thing is that the windows are open more often. The small window in the foster room is open all the time. I like it there because there's a second litterbox and I get the kitten food with Pepi. I love that food.

Nothing too much is happening. Daddy gets home earlier and leaves later with his new job. That's nice. More time home with us and he sleeps later. That's not nice because we get fed at certain times twice a day. When I get hungry, I want food NOW not later.

I adopted your cat two years ago.

You cared enough about her to see she would eventually would get a home.
But you didn't care enough about her to keep her.
You didn't care it took her a long time before she learned to trust again.
You didn't care she is still scared about loosing her home.

Why did you remove her claws?
Was it to protect your precious furniture?
Was it so she couldn't defend herself against children who might scare and hurt her?
Did you know that a scratching post and proper training would have been enough?
Do you think that was why she was passed over by other families?

Why did you give her up?
Was it because of allegeries that could be fixed by medication?
Were you tired of her now the she was bigger and no longer a kitten?
Was it because he was you were moving and couldn't be bothered to take her with you?

She's happy now.
She knows she has a home and someone who loves her.
She knows she has someone who will care for her even if she gets sick.
She knows that she won't be abandoned again even if she can be a pain sometimes.
She still misses you despite what happened and would like to see you again.

I would like to know too. Because she is my cat and I love her.

The kitten is back

Daddy took the kitten out to get spayed and she's home now. She smells different and doesn't have the energy like before. Daddy is a little worried about her. I still don't like her but it's not as bad as it was before she was spayed. I took a swat at her to show her who's boss and I'm still annoyed at Daddy. I'll forgive him eventually, when I'm established as Queen Cat over this upstart.

Why Daddy why?

Yesterday Daddy came back with something horrible! A little black kitten. Nooooooooo! Aren't we good enough for you? Daddy says the kitten is a foster like we were and that she's staying until we find her a new home. So far she's been a real pest. I won't let her get near me and she hangs around Daddy all the time. And when she's in her special room (the room we're rarely allowed in) she cries! She sneaks into the garage and when she's there by herself, she cries! She hates being alone. What's going to happen when Daddy goes to work tomorrow? I've been getting used to this intruder. Time to show her who's boss. When she gets too close, I swat her. Then she'll learn her proper place. So far all she's been doing is crying for her littermates and poking her nose everywhere. Well too bad! They're not here and we want you to go back!

What Daddy? She's not going back just now. When? I don't like her. She smells funny and she hangs around you all the time.

Little Update

It's been a few months since my last entry. Daddy found a pillow for me. It's soft and red and perfect for a princess like me to curl up and sleep on. I've also discovered that I like being held. When Daddy holds me, I go to sleep on his arm and stretch out. These days I actually start demanding I be held. In my two years here I went from being scared of everything to never wanting to leave. Daddy is very happy about that.

I know I'm home and I don't want to leave. When Daddy opens the front door to go outside, Sarge tries to get out. I stay put. I don't like going outside anymore. I think it has to do with abandonment issues. I won't risk losing another home. If I go outside, I may not get back inside. Daddy is very understanding and lets me get fresh air by opening a window. I still try to get the evil chipmunks! I will defend my home! Just as long as I stay inside.

The chipmunk, he taunts me!

Daddy worked from home today and opened the patio door for me so I can get some fresh air. But (as the title says) this E-VILLE chipmunk started nosing around. He knew I was there! He looked right at me then ignored me. I couldn't do anything and he knew it. The screen protected him. This chipmunk makes holes in the yard and Daddy's pot of basil plants. I must catch him one day. The honor of my home has been violated! I demand justice! My old family took my front claws. Do they make weapons for kitties?

Ugh outside

Sarge has been begging to go outside all this week. He got to go. When Daddy was bringing him in, I sneaked out. It was colder than I remember. By the time Daddy opened the door to put me in my harness, I was ready to come back in. Once it's warm again I'll get to eat grass and sun myself.

The V-E-T

Daddy took me and Sarge to the vet this morning. I cried all the way there and back. I have a good vet. Sarge went first and he was a beast! Growling and making a fuss. I hid under the desk for a while. I am the picture of kitty health! I am the perfect weight, all my nodes and glands are normal, my teeth are good, eyes and ears are fine. There is nothing wrong with me. Daddy kept me calm as I got my shots and the vet took a picture of me for the records. I am an awesome kitty!

Another Christmas

Daddy was gone for 5 days for this Christmas thing again. This is longer than before. He even took his computer with him! I knew things were serious when that happened. I survived and oh so happy when he came home. I curled up on his chest and fell asleep. We can't find my favorite brush yet. For right now it's petting and rubbing. Sarge missed him too. Daddy says he'll be here for a while before going back to work. I'm glad. Both of us missed him so much. Oh and I got a present too! I got a replacement laser pointer! I love these things! Look! There it is! Must chase!

One year

Well it's been one year since I came to live with my Daddy. That's about half my life! Since he brought me and Sarge home over a holiday, Daddy wasn't here for the anniversary. And it's likely he won't be here for future anniversaries. That doesn't matter as long as he comes home. Looking back, it was uneventful for me. Not like Sarge. I hope we don't take turns of having things happen to us. My goal for the next year is to keep things as happy as they are now, if not more. Oh, and to also be less skittish about being on Daddy's lap.

Daddy take that awful thing away!!

Daddy brought a toy from the office home to show us. It's this ugly stuffed monkey that can be launched like a slingshot. When you do that or hit it, it makes this horrible skreechingsound! (Daddy found a link)
http://www.amazon.com/Slingshot-Flying-Monkey-Scream-Sound/dp/B000KE168Q
I ran and hid when I first heard it. I hate it! I hate it! I hate it! Daddy put it in his bag to take back to his office where I hope I'll never see or hear it again. Sarge is neutral, but I don't think he likes it either.

More people!

My step-brother Sarge has been getting Daddy up early for food. I don't know why he's so hungry. He can stand to loose a few pounds. But this is my diary and not his. Two groups of Daddy's friends came over twice this week. I knew most of them. I got to go outside on Wednesday, but I hid because these were the people I didn't know well and I like to hide in the bushes. So I got to go back inside. After that I kept to myself except for playing with some of the new people. They left a new toy for me! It's a pole with feathers on the end of a line. When Daddy swings the pole the feathers spin! I love to watch it.

Daddy showed pictures of Sarge and I to the people who fostered us. They said we look very happy. Pets are honest. We don't pretend to be happy. When we're happy you know about it just like when we're upset. Daddy knows I'm happy living here. I sleep on him at night sometimes and those times I'm not on him, I'm on the bed. We're one happy family!

Update

It's been an interesting few weeks for me. Daddy got a grill which is nice because when he grills I can go out a little. Sarge abuses the privilege and I think he's going to loose it. I ate some grass and hid in some bushes. Daddy doesn't like that the hiding bit. Best part about the grill was the packaging. I got a playset out of it! Grills are round and the box is square so I got something like a skateboard ramp with finger holes that look like mouse holes! It's my favorite spot apart from sleeping on Daddy!

Daddy went away this weekend. The neighbors with their dog came over and played with me. I don't like their dog but I liked the attention. When Daddy came home I was mad at first, but soon forgave him and slept on his back when he took a rest.

Bad trip to the Petsmart

Yesterday after Daddy took Sarge to the vet. He took both of us to the Petsmart where he adopted us from. I thought we'd never have to go back again. Is Daddy going to return me like my original people? I saw the people who run the kitty adoption agency. They were happy to see me. Then Daddy took me to the vet in the store and Sarge and me got injected with ID chips. So if we ever got outside, we can go home again faster. It was good to be home. I spent a lot of time on Daddy this morning in his bed. It was nice to confirm I'm staying here.

Thank you Catster

Today my diary was chosen by Catster Daily Diary Pick! I got 40 treats . I feel so special. I'm still trailing Sarge in views unfortunately. I also got an invite from the grey tabby group called "Hey! You Look Like Me!!". I thought I was a brown tabby. Well I do sort of look like the cat who invited me. Except I am prettier.

I've been very active lately. I want to play a lot. But Sarge gets tired quickly of wrestling and I run faster than Daddy so playing chase with him isn't much fun. I'll play with them more later.

Stupid Sarge, Stupid Cyst

Because Sarge got a cyst I had to go to the vet last week. I was scared. Normally I like to stay on the floor and I complain when I get picked up. But at this vet I found a nice hiding spot on a counter and hardly said anything when I was picked up and poked all over. I'm in good shape at least. Daddy brought his fluffy bath towel to wrap up Sarge in when he gets too rowdy. He didn't need to be wrapped up so Daddy put it on the examination table for me to sit on. It made things much easier. I decided I don't like car rides. It was a short trip but I hated it. I was so happy to be home again. On the plus side I am actually starting to jump up on furniture to be with Daddy instead of demanding he come down to the floor to play with me.

Daddy's Home

Hooray! Daddy came back today. He gave me a few toys and started cleaning. I got a hug, but I hated it. I'm just glad he's home.

I hate Christmas

Some of my kitty friends won't like that, but I do. Daddy's been gone a long time because of Christmas. The nice people looking in on us say Daddy will be back tomorrow. I hope so. It's been me and Sarge for a few days now. I hope Daddy brings me something. I remember Daddy talking his human family lives a long way away. I only rode in the car with him once when he first brought me home. I didn't like it. Maybe it's better to stay here instead of riding in the car all that time. But I can't wait to see him. Please Daddy, hurry home.

Where's Daddy?

Friday Daddy got home from work early and put a whole bunch of things in his car. He put out extra food and water then played with me and Sarge. Then he left. The nice people who came over last time Daddy was gone came over again. But they didn't stay. I miss Daddy. Sarge says humans do that sometimes and said Daddy will come home soon. Sarge is being brave, but he misses Daddy too. He said that after the snow comes human families gather for a few days. There is something called 'Thanksgiving' and something afterwards called 'Christmas'. Since he already went to 'Thanksgiving' Daddy must have gone with his human family for 'Christmas'. They smelled like they have three other cats. Maybe we can go with him some day.