It's a cats life for the Dahl's

Well, as some of you may know, Tim and I have been fostering an abandoned kitten I found at the front door of my clinic. His name is Emmett.

He is absolutely adorable. He's tiny, black and full of vigor. He is a kitten after all...

Our house if full of cats, which actually is very beneficial when raising an orphan. Since Emmett didn't have his mother or litter mates to learn from and play with, he had my cats, most importantly he had Maverick...this way Emmett can learn the important cat stuff like fending for yourself, hunting and covering his poop in the litter box. (Maija is desperately trying to teach Emmett to cover his poop. She can't stand uncovered poop...I digress)...

Maverick has the patience of a saint. Which for a cat is most unusual. I think it's because Mavie is a Ragdoll and by nature they are patient cats...and very loving...and HUGE. Mavie is 17 lbs now.

Here Emmett is peeking over the top of the Kitty Condo...he's just tall enough to peek over the edge. Mavie was tired so he moved to the luxury suite at the top. Even Tim has gotten used to having lil Em in the house. Much to his dismay...I think Emmett is growing on him.

So, thus far we have success in raising this precious orphan kitten who has seeming adjusted very well. All in a days work for the Dahl House!

No pictures

No pictures for this week. Although, we did have fun...Delaine came for a visit and we went to Lake Lanier. I forgot my camera which is probably for the best. I managed, yet again, to get sunburned in a bizarre stripy kind of pattern...I even have a finger print where I forgot to put my 50++ sunscreen. Not a pretty site. Oh well, we had fun! Hope everyone has a great week. New pictures next time!

Memorial Day!!

I just LOVE long weekends. This past weekend was of course, Memorial Day. I had to work on Saturday, but we were still able to spend Sunday and Monday with Scot, DeAnn and the kids at the lake. We had a blast. The waster was to cold for me, however the kids and Tim seem immune to freezing cold temperatures. And I have pictures to prove it!

First in was Christian, followed closely by Leah. Brady was a little more apprehensive and took his time. As you can see, Tim and Christian have the "take no prisoners" attitude. I just marvel at that line of thinking...and worry...

After freezing their bums off, Tim and Leah decide to go on a wave runner. Awww...how cute it that?

Look at that wake...."this isn't a 'no wake' zone is it Uncle Tim..."?

Scot, DeAnn and I decided to just enjoy the relaxing day and stay warm on the deck. No need to freeze in May, right?

Here Scot has the right idea...

Lots of fun was had and the food was wonderful. Now if every weekend could be a long weekend at the lake!!

Foster Kitty

This week has been one busy week. I became a foster mommy to a tiny three week old kitten! Imagine my surprise (well not really) when last Monday, I drove into work and there at the front door was a small bucket with a tiny, tiny kitten in it. One lone kitten, no mommy, no litter mates, no note. Poor little thing was all cuddled up trying to keep warm in the chilly morning air.



Of course I fell in love instantly. He's a small black bundle of energy who stays hungry and pees and poops like a champ! I am still bottle feeding him (Tim helps when he can) and I have to stimulate him to use the bathroom. But, we are working on it and soon he will be ready for a loving forever home.

I call him Emmett.



The other cats are not too sure what to think of little Emmett. Maverick, so far, is the only one to give him the time of day. Way to go Maverick!!




If ANYONE knows of the perfect home for little Emmett, please let me know. He's a special cutie and needs that perfect home!



Everyone have a great week!!

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there!!

Today, Tim and I are spending a nice quiet Sunday morning with all our cats on our back deck. They love to go out there. Bendi, of course, is the animated trouble maker and the only one to use my table and her claws to move around on her back...

There has always been something uniquely bizarre about Bendi, which is why she's a perfect addition to our home. Here she is chewing on some silk flowers. I have always been of the opinion that silk flowers provide no nutritional value, however Bendi begs to differ...

(nom...nom...nom...)

Our other more rational felines (if you can call them that) are relatively normal. Here Ed has enjoyed a rather magnificent breakfast of dry food and grass, and perhaps a lizard or two...you can always tell he has enjoyed himself when he licks his lips!

Maija and I have a love/hate relationship. Here we have a rare moment of her actually enjoying my company and not biting the crap out of me. She has her moments...Maverick is terrified, and I mean TERRIFIED, to come outside. He would rather be relaxed at the threshold of the door and pretend he is actually enjoying the sunny deck...

Sammy on the other hand has no problem what so ever immersing himself in the glow of the mid morning sun...he LOVES the outdoors. If we aren't careful, he's out the door every time it is opened!

Jessie typically minds his own business, but he did manage to join us outside for a little while. Of course he had to have the whole entire love seat to himself. He is not one to share anything, food, toys, affection, love, water...nothing. Nada. He rules. And, last but not least, Tim was sitting outside enjoying the day as well. Bendi was making her rounds to mark every chair and person in site.

I just love days like to day. The weather is perfect, the animals are getting along, the birds are singing and the coffee is just right. One of the main reasons Spring is my favorite time of the year. Hope everyone has a great Mothers Day and a wonderful week!