We Trapped A Poor Little Girl . . .

[AvaJoy]

Thanks for the reminder, Freckles! Consider it done.

I have been rather concerned about Debra, so I called the vet. Here is why: When I picked her up last Friday, the vet tech mentioned that she would be groggy and sleepy for the rest of the day, so I thought she would bounce back by the following day. I had no idea her recuperation would take so long (tomorrow it will be a week since her spay surgery) and became afraid that maybe she had developed an infection. Due to her poor physical condition, I was told that it is normal that she still may feel under the weather since she had quite an ordeal of procedures during the 4 1/2 days at the vet. Whew . . . that put my mind at ease, and today she seems much better! I even coaxed her to play a little bit. She goes back end of next week for boosters and hopefully will have gained some poundage by then. She is a LOVE!!

[Sia1]

AvaJoy-
I was just curious how the new kitty situation was working out. I hope all is well.

[AvaJoy]

Thanks for asking, Sia1 ~ it is so nice to hear the pitter patter of kitten paws around the house! Debra went for her boosters last night and has gained some weight - she is up to 7 1/2 lbs. She has fully recovered from her spay surgery, and is delightfully playful! I've had such fun buying toys for her; she can also enjoy Lily's toys that never really were played with.

Not showing much of a tendency toward being a lap cat or being held, but the silver lining is that Lily has turned over quite an affectionate new leaf since she has become aware of Debra and the fact that our attention is being bestowed elsewhere. Now Lily insists upon curling up on my lap each and every evening for some petting/brushing.

Debra respectfully keeps her distance from Lily, and growls like a dog if their eyes meet. One or the other usually turns and walks away before they get very close. I think Lily's eyesight may be dimming, because she does not notice where Debra is sometimes, and emits a startled hissss when she spots her. I think they will eventually coexist fairly well, but I'm not pushing the issue. All in good time. Will post a photo soon!