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Every parent gets to talk about their kids, and I’m not going to be an exception
Some cats are more vocal than others – that’s just how things work. But Ekko is a genuine TALKER. Er, make that a real SQUEAKER. We hear him constantly chirping at us. It makes Squeak’s little sounds less impressive, to tell you the truth! … Read on…Ekko: Our Newest “Little” Squeaker
The decision to say farewell is never easy. And while 14 years can sound long, depending on your perspective, it comes up short by other reckonings. Firefly has been such a huge part of my life – and my husband’s – and that makes saying goodbye even harder to say. … Read on…Saying Farewell: My Tribute to Firefly
We knew Tonks and Ekko were smart. (Probably TOO smart) But we didn’t realize HOW deep that intelligence well went until we brought home our first puzzle feeder. And now? Well, now we’re in deep. … Read on…Tonks and Ekko: Puzzle Twins Activated
Birthdays are important milestones for our furry family members. And if they have the kind of medical history Firefly does, they take on a new importance. Especially when you’re talking 14 YEARS. He’s our champion lemon – and we wouldn’t have it any other way. … Read on…Firefly: 14 Years and Counting
The Minions all get along (for the most part). And when we introduced Ekko to the household, we knew he came from a foster home with dogs. Juniper, of course, tolerated cats. So we never anticipated a problem. We also didn’t foresee the eventual bond that’s sprung up. … Read on…Juniper and Ekko: Learning to Cuddle
When most people think of a 70-pound dog, they consider them “sturdy.” In other words, you wouldn’t expect that pup to run and hide from something unexpected. Such as little dogs they could otherwise step on. But Juniper’s – well, not like other dogs. As we’ve come to learn. … Read on…Juniper and Little Dogs: An Epic Farce
You guessed it: There’s a new Minion running around the house. In true rescue fashion, he wasn’t planned; fate decided he belonged in our family. So settle in and get to know Ekko, our little monkey child. (You know you want to see cute kitten pictures) … Read on…Meet Ekko: The Monkey Child
If you bring furkids into a relationship, you know there’s an ultimatum involved. A potential significant other needs to meet THEIR approval to continue hanging around. It doesn’t always work out. Other times it does – and your husband ends up being the favorite of those little feline traitors. … Read on…When Your Cats Love Your Husband More Than You
Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? One day out of the year, where you get a pass to fill your plate and indulge. (No regrets allowed) It’s tops in most people’s books. In our household, though, Thanksgiving means appeasing four VERY demanding little beasts. … Read on…The Turkey Toll
With Squeak, we always have questions. How much does he hear? Is he going to clock his noggin when he overestimates that jumps onto the chair? Is he crying because he woke from a nightmare? When it comes to his memory, though, we know the answer: it resets within a few minutes. With one exception: he always remembers where his seasonal sleeping spots are. … Read on…Finding Squeak
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