The CAT's meow?
I am subletting from a crazy lady. Only she's not really a lady because she is my age. But she loves her cat. So much so, that she took her cats name for herself. Yes, now the cat has a name that doesn't suit it, and she has re-christened herself with the third new name in less than a month.I love animals. And I have the capacity to love other people's animals. But there are limits. I submit to you a true test of such. Following is an excerpt from an email I just received from her with pointers on how to best take care of the cat formerly known as Rosie:
1) She particularly likes small signs of love and respect. For instance, when she is about to take a nap, if you pick up one of her fluffy balls and place it in front of her near her face or between her paws. She likes to fall asleep with one of these right in front of her face – to warm her nose. (There are some in the paper bag marked “gifts for daisy” that you will find in the box marked Rosy on the main shelf to the left as you go into the cupboard.)
2) When she is about to go to sleep for good often around 10 p.m. at night, but it may be later with Kate working late in the room, Daisy loves for people to say goodnight to her. Petting her face and head and kissing her on the head is particularly welcome.
3) She likes when you set up a nice place for her. If she is napping, you could add a nice piece of cloth or wool for her to lie against or wrap it around her a bit.
4) It is helpful if people are vigilant to her needs. Make sure to change the water frequently and keep the beaker and water bowls full so she always has fresh water. Make sure not to give her too much extra food, but she also shouldn’t be ravenous by the time she is fed at night. When it is cold out she sometimes needs a bit more dry food, because she’ll be hungry after being out in the cold for long.
5) Finally, remember to talk to her. When you are home alone with her, she appreciates a bit of conversation. When there are lots of people around, she appreciates it when someone talks to her also in a warm, soft, reassuring voice.
6) Once in a while, it’s fun to dance with her. Put on some fun music and dance around.
7) And if you happen to think of it, it's nice to put a flower in her little flower vase (by her food dishes).
8) If anyone feels real ambitious, you can buy her a medium-size mouse or a small rat for $1.60 at the snake shop (they are very sanitary - no diseases!), the address is in Rosy's box on a business card.
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No, I am not partaking in low end animal cruelty with the live playmate and no, I don't think a formerly stray cat gives a crap about whether her knife and fork are on the left or right side! Good lord. Some chow, some water, some outdoor access, some luvin, and a place to lay her weary feline self down. Isn't that what we all want?
posted by Kate Coyer @ 5:36 PM
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