Re: OT - how are everyone's new babies doing?

Good for Slugger!   That's wonderful.

On 10/27/07, Kitty <kmrsy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> I was thrilled about a major breakthrough here.  Slugger (the youngest)
> was
> given his name because he was such a tough guy, but after neutering and
> adapting to the household he turned into a toal weenie.  If Jack (my
> oldest)
> looked at him sideways he'd run. He cowers from everything.
>
> Once in a blue moon, Jack will get a burr up his butt and for no apparent
> reason attack Braveheart who is somewhat feeble - one eye, can't walk
> well.
> As I wallked into the kitchen I saw BH trying to escape Jack's attack,
> when
> from the family room leapt Slugger onto Jack's back with claws and teeth
> in
> gear!  They did the twirly thing you see in comics while BH ran for cover
> until I yelled for them to stop. I don't really know if Slugger was
> protecting BH or if he just wanted a piece of the action, but I was so
> glad
> to finally see him show a little backbone again, living up to his name.
>
> This is an otherwise very peaceful house.
>
> Kitty
> neIN, Zone 5
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pam Evans" <gardenqueen@gmail.com>
> To: <gardenchat@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 26, 2007 8:06 PM
> Subject: [CHAT] OT - how are everyone's new babies doing?
>
>
> > And Zem, how is Percy adapting to his new 3 legged state?  My kitten
> > Little
> > Bit hasn't learned "no hooks" yet.  I'll be glad when she does.  I was
> > cleaning the litter box the other day and was bent over scooping.  She
> > decided she wanted my attention at that exact second so she jumped up
> and
> > planted both sets of front claws in my backside.  She took off running
> > when
> > I yelped, so MAYBE we won't do that again.  Believe or not, I managed to
> > not
> > drop the scoop.  Lord knows how.  I will be very happy when she grows
> up.
> > The kitten "thing" is very cute and amusing and all, but there's a lot
> to
> > be
> > said for a cat that is more settled and calm.  I'm just not used to that
> > level of activity.  Thought you cat people would get a kick out of that
> > anecdote however.
> >
> > --
> > Pam Evans
> > Kemp TX
> > zone 8A
> >
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
zone 8A

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