Birthday: August 19th 1998 Coloration: Calico Likes: Sleeping and being scratched under her chin Pet-Peeves: Everything! Favorite Toy: Ear plugs Favorite Nap Spot: Between the pillows on the bed Favorite Food: Meow Mix Skills: She helps mom play cards Dwells:
indoors Arrival Story: It is a sad story as how Gizmo came to be with us. There was a mother cat that had a littler of kittens in my grandparents coal cellar. Brett picked out one of those kittens. It was his first ever pet that was all his own. He named her Zoe. When Zoe was of age, we took her to get spayed and declawed. That is when tragedy struck. The vet gave poor Zoe too much anesthia and ended up putting her to sleep. Brett was devastated. A few months later, that same cat had another litter of kittens (we did try to catch her to have her fixed, but she was feral and we weren't able to get her). All the kittens found homes, however, the home that one kitten went to called and said they didn't want the kitten anymore and my dad could come get it if he wanted it. These people said she got outside and was hiding under the trailer for over a week. My dad immediately went and got the kitten. The poor little thing looked horrible. She was covered with greasy stuff and was so skinny, we honestly didn't think was going to make it. Brett heard about this kitten and wanted to see her. When he saw the tiny, scared little kitten, he wanted her. We tried to tell him that we weren't sure if she was going to make it, but he said he didn't care, he wanted to try and help her. So, we took the little kitten home and Brett was initially going to call her Tiger, but because she didn't have stripes, he decided on Gizmo from the movie "Gremlins". We took Gizmo to the vet and they cleaned her up, gave her all her shots and gave us special food to feed her for a couple of weeks. Boy, what a difference a couple of weeks can make! Gizmo was looking great and settling in to her new home. A tragedy for one, brought new life to another. Gizmo is a lucky cat, but we are even luckier to have her in our lives. Bio: Gizmo is a strange little cat. For years she would tremble when she would fall asleep. We thought it might have been a "phantom pain" from the time when all the fleas invested her poor little body. She grew out of it by about age 7 I believe. She doesn't like any food except dry Meow Mix. That includes any kind of treats, table food, anything. I've never known a cat that would NEVER want treats. She also doesn't like to play very much either. Once in awhile she'll bat around her little yellow spongy ball or chase something that I'll drag across the bed or floor, but for the most part, she doesn't play. Oh yeah, she does love ear plugs!! She steals mine off of the nightstand all the time and carries them around and bats them around the bedroom. The worst thing about her is that she won't use her litterbox if you aren't home and let her run loose in the house. Because of this, she must stay in a crate when no one is home. I know that sounds cruel, but it was either that or the humane society. We don't know why and the vet couldn't find anything physically wrong with her to explain it either. So, when we aren't at home, she spends time in her crate. She really doesn't seem to mind though and she even goes into at times when she doesn't have to. Gizmo is also afraid of everything! Anything that is not familiar to her will send her running faster than a gunshot. We are pretty sure this came from her experience living under that trailer for a week. Poor girl, does have a lot of issues, but she does seem very happy now. She loves to play with Chloe'. She'll wait for Chloe' to walk by then she'll pounce out at her. When Chloe' goes to play back, Gizmo will stand on her hind legs and bat at Chloe'. It is a cute little game they play. She also loved to be with Mickey, my torti who passed away a year ago. They slept together on the bed, played together, they were pretty much inseparable. She really missed Mickey for a long time after she passed away, but Gizmo seems to be okay now. Oh yeah, it was after Mickey passed away that Brett gave me Gizmo. Gizmo was always Brett's cat. He took care of her, paid all her bills, and played with her. Of course I did too, but she was his. But after Mickey passed away, Brett knew how upset I was so he told me I could have Gizmo. That really touched me because I know how much Brett loves Gizmo. So this strange little kitty with all her little quikes is now my little Gitmo. GIzmo is also my Texas Hold'em partner. Whenever I am playing on the computer, Gizmo will reach up and pat me with her paw, wanting me to pick her up. I put her on the desk and she'll sit there for hours with me, watching as I play. I swear she would tell me when to fold, call or raise if she could. Gizmo also loves to crawl up and snuggle in the crock of my arm when I go to bed and she will purr until we both fall asleep. Lives Remaining: 5 of 9 Forums Motto: The Wussy Pussy The Groups I'm In: Calico & Tortie Darlings, FANCYPANTS CAFE, P*I*F (Paw it Forward), ~~~*♥Dog Park USA♥*~~~
First I want to let everyone know that mom didn't have her surgery. There was some problem between the doctor's office and the insurance company and it was denied. Wednesday was a bad day and mom was so upset, but hopefully everything is soon worked out and she'll have her surgery within the next two weeks. I'll keep everyone posted.
Second, can you believe it? I was named diary pick again! Catster has given me this honor twice in a week!!! Boy, not too bad for a kitty that leads a boring life. Thank you Catster and I will do my best to live up to the honor that has been given to me:)
Not much happened over the weekend. Watched a lot of football with mom and dad... GO PATS!! I did have a little spat with Echo this morning cause she wanted my spot on the bed, but I won the battle... now who's the queen... MOW:D
Wow, I can't believe it! I was actually picked as Diary of the Day!!! I am soooo excited, especially since I lead a pretty boring life. Thank you Catster for such an honor!
I must say, my life was far from boring this past weekend. Mom decided that I smelled a little like pee so I needed a bath. Well, let me tell you, I HATE BATHS!!! Mom took me in the shower with her and I screamed my little head off! Dad said it sounded like I was actually yelling "HELP!" Hello dad... I was! But no one came to help me and I got my bath. I know, I know, it doesn't hurt me to get a bath from time to time, but I just hate it so much. I was so upset that whenever I ate or drank, I threw up for a couple of days. Then to make matters worse, mom cleaned my room and put my crate in the living room next to Echo again until the carpet dried. You know me, I don't like change at all and when mom put me in the crate, I cried yet again. But to no avail because no one came to rescue me:(
I am back in my room and back to normal now. That is the most excitement I've had in a long time and to tell you the truth, I love my boring life so no need for that kind of excitement anytime soon. If there was any doubt in mom or dad's mine about me going to the cabin with them, I think I totally erased it all after the weekend and what change does to me.
Mom goes for her surgery tomorrow and will be gone for a few days in the hospital. When she's home and settled in I'll post and let everyone know how she's doing. The only good thing is that she will be home with me for 4-6 weeks! I can't wait to spend that much time with her:)
Please put your paws together and say some prayers that mom's surgery goes well and that she recovers fast. Thank you!
I hope everyone had a niceholiday break and that your new year is starting off good. My holidays were uneventful. I did get a bunch of mice, bell balls, catnip and twisties for Christmas. Needless to say, the twisties were my favorite:) I didn't do much. My family went to the cabin for a week and left Christmas Day after dinner. The nice thing about this time though is that I wasn't alone the entire week. Kelsey came to visit me on Tuesday and Brett came Wedneday, Thursday and Friday. So really, I only had 3 days where I didn't get to see anyone and that's not bad. I was happy to see mom though and I know she was equally as happy to see me. She gave me lots of hugs and kisses:) We played with my twisties for a while too and she kicked the dogs out of the room so Echo didn't bother us. I love when it's just mom and me time.
It's back to the same ole, same ole now. Dad has a new position and he will be off nights and weekends now so that's nice. Mom has her knee surgery next week and will be off work for 4-6 weeks so I'll get to spend lots of time with her. Please say a prayer that all goes well for her. This is a replacement for her and she's nervous. I'll post once she's home and settled and let you know how she is. Until then have a great week and try to make the most of the new year.
