We're slowly getting used to our new normal. Shadow and Buddy are now mostly comfortable with our house guest, my mother. They fascinate my mum every day with their interest in her (or lack thereof). However, we have a second guest. Meet Kiba. This lovable 4 year old schnoodle is my mother's dog and is helping her heal and grieve. He's making sure I get out of the house for multiple walks every day. … [Read more...]

I received a text yesterday, was I available to help socialize a kitten? Of course! While I'm an introvert, kitten socialization is important. A kitten who hides in the back of his cage will not be adopted quickly into a forever family. A kitten who doesn't know how to play will find it difficult to win over her human. The kittens also need to be comfortable being handled into and out of cages as they interview … [Read more...]

Shadow and Buddy enjoy being co-rulers of our house. They had fun watching us prepare dinner the other night. Buddy is very particular that he dines on time. He made sure we focused on readying the meal. It's not all work. Shadow understands the importance of naps. He was pleased I finished weaving so he could nap on the newest fabric in the house. My independent always blurry Buddy has become a lap … [Read more...]

Now that the kittens are older we let them run around the house during the day. They love the basement and have taken over my studio now that they figured out the cat door. Today my best friend joined me upstairs during a conference call. Very soon this group will be ready for their forever homes. It's been amazing watching them grow up. What to help out? There are many ways you can help. Adopt! If you can’t … [Read more...]