Diego and the Fire Alarm Testing - Today's the Day

[Karen]

I agree that it might even be a good thing, a vet visit that requires no poking or prodding!

[Catty1]

Hopefully he can stay in his carrier for the two hours so he is as comfy as possible.

Once you have your own house, this won't be a worry. {{{hugs}}}

[cassiesmom]

Oh, that's good. He's so sweet, the veterinarian's staff will have to ooh and aah over him, and by the time everyone has had a turn admiring Diego, your testing will be done and over with.

[moosmom]

I was reading the posts in this thread, and kept saying to myself, "ask the vet to take him for the duration!!!" Great idea, QOP. I was going to suggest a friend or family member.

Anyway, SO glad he's not going to be there when they test the alarms. Sounds like he also suffers from PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). The sound of the alarms remind him of a horrible situation (the fire).

Give him kisses and hugs from me and my crew. You're doing the right thing, QOP.

[Queen of Poop]

Thanks all for the support everyone!

He's all set to spend a couple of hours at the vet next Thursday. Sabrina is going to set him up in a nice "cage" in the back away from all the action. I'll drop him off just before 8 am and will return for him as soon as the testing is done. I'm hoping the space is large enough for his carrier so we can just put it in and open the door so he can remain inside if he wants or can come out for a drink or potty break. Either way he'll have the comfort of his familar fleece blankets to make him feel as safe/warm as can be.

Then I can pick him up and take him back to the relative safety of our apartment and spend the rest of the day loving him up as I'll take the full day off of work.

With any luck my divorce will be settled soon and I can move us into our own house and this won't be an issue again.

[pomtzu]

I was going to ask if you could take time off work, but I see that you are already taking the day off. Why don't you just put him in the carrier and the two of you go cruisin' for a couple of hours? That way you wouldn't have to leave him anywhere.

Just a thought.....

[Queen of Poop]

I was going to ask if you could take time off work, but I see that you are already taking the day off. Why don't you just put him in the carrier and the two of you go cruisin' for a couple of hours? That way you wouldn't have to leave him anywhere.

Just a thought.....

I would have done just that BUT I have to be there to let fire alarm dude into my apartment so he can confirm that the alarm is ringing. And unfortunately the one girlfriend I have that isn't working right now is allergic to the kitties so is unable to assist. So this is the best case solution.

[phesina]

Excellent solution, Gayle.. Well done!