Journal Entries
He jumped in the shower
Discovered today that Simba loves water. He jumped into the running shower and now there are wet paw prints all over my house.
He follows me everywhere
Simba cannot be alone for five seconds. He scratches doors, sits on my keyboard, and stares at me in the shower. This cat is basically a dog.
Trying to walk the cat
Took Simba outside on a harness for the first time today. He did way better than expected. My neighbor was very confused.
He never runs out of energy
Tried to tire out my toyger cat tonight. Twenty minutes of fetch, endless wand toy sessions. He outlasted me easily.
Everyone thinks he is a wild animal
My friends came over to meet Simba the toyger and immediately asked if he was dangerous. He proved them wrong by being the friendliest cat ever.
I think it might actually be helping
Two nights of silence! The new routine seems to be working. Pip is digging instead of chewing and I'm so relieved.
Made it to Nebraska. We're Both Tired.
We've passed the halfway point and have a routine down, but we are exhausted. The mornings are still tough, but Austin is handling the hotels well.
There's a Cat in My Car
I just left work and found a cat in my car. I think it's the neighborhood cat, and it's too cold to kick it out. What do I do?
Trying out-of-cage time and scatter feeding
Set up a playpen for Pip and ditched the food bowl. Trying to give her more enrichment to burn off energy.
Day 1: Portland to Boise is the Plan
The first day of our move from Portland to NYC. Getting Austin in the car was a nightmare, but the meds from the vet seem to be helping a little.
The koala is with a carer now
The wildlife carer picked up the joey. It's in the best hands now and will hopefully be released back into the wild. It's been a crazy few days.
Update: The koala went to the vet
We managed to separate the baby koala from Asha and took it to the vet. It's healthy, which is a relief. Now we're waiting for a wildlife carer.
Found a baby koala on my dog
This morning I went out to check on my dog Asha and found a tiny baby koala clinging to her back. I think she saved its life overnight.
Maybe her cage still isn't big enough
Deep diving into hamster research. Apparently females need massive space. Can't afford another cage so looking for other options.
What am I doing wrong with my hamster?
I upgraded Pip's cage with everything recommended, but she's still chewing the bars and hurting herself. Feeling defeated.
Just Cat Things: My First Time Cat Owner Update
Three weeks in, and the first time cat owner weird behavior is just... normal now. Luna runs the apartment, and I'm just living in it.
My New Cat Purred! A Huge Breakthrough (Then a Scare)
We're finally bonding! The first time cat owner weird behavior is making more sense, and I even got a purr. But then Luna discovered the kitchen counters...
My Cat Ignores Toys, Loves Boxes? This is Weird.
Almost a week. Luna is exploring, but her logic is baffling. She loves boxes, hates expensive beds.
Day 4: Is This Weird Behavior Normal for a New Cat?
Documenting the first few days with my new cat, Luna. This first time cat owner weird behavior is a lot, from constant hiding to midnight zoomies.
A Vet Visit and a New Plan for Lewis
We took Lewis to the vet to understand his elderly rat sudden aggression. It seems his failing senses might be the cause, so we have a new plan.
Something is Wrong with Lewis's Behavior
Woke up in the middle of the night to a horrible sound. My elderly rat Lewis has started showing sudden aggression, and I'm so worried about him.
The Cruelest Trick We Play On Our Dog
It's my birthday, and we sang the song a third time. Our poor dog, confused by the birthday song again, barely reacted. We have to change this.
Wait, That Song Was For The Kid?
The day after his own party, Moose is a very dog confused by the birthday song when we sing it for our son. The letdown was so real and so sad.
The Best Day of the Year (According to Moose)
It's Moose's shelter-assigned birthday! For one day, our rescue lab isn't a dog confused by the birthday song—he knows it means a special treat.
He's just everything
One month with Duke. The lap sitting, the walks, the breakthroughs. Hes changed everything and I wouldnt trade him for the world.
The silent killer
Nobody warned me about pitbull farts. This is a biological weapon disguised as a dog.
We had a breakthrough!
After weeks of training, Duke actually listened to 'leave it' when it mattered. There was a chicken wing on the sidewalk. He left it.
He's got the zoomies
Every night after dinner Duke loses his entire mind and runs laps around the apartment. Its chaos but also hilarious.
Gentle giant
My grandma met Duke today. She was nervous at first. By the end she was hand feeding him treats and calling him a good boy.
Training is a work in progress
Were working on 'leave it' but Duke has other plans. Specifically any plan that involves squirrels.
The dreaded walk
Taking Duke for a walk means watching people cross the street to avoid us. He just wants to say hi but they see a monster.
He thinks he's a lap dog
Duke is 65 pounds of muscle and has decided my lap is his throne. My legs are numb but honestly I dont even care anymore.