Two articles about pet expenses and costs caught my eye this morning. The first was about the value of the Obama’s dog Bo. Because he was a gift, the Obamas had to report the value, which was estimated at $1,600. Seems high for a dog, but purebred dogs can be extremely expensive. So I can’t …
First off, thanks for all the well wishes. My cat came through surgery with flying colors. He was pretty woozy when he came home, but before long, he was demanding treats, which meant he was definitely feeling better. While he was having surgery, I started thinking about what we value. Because his surgery was dental …
My cat is having surgery today. You non-animal lovers are probably confused and/or laughing at me, but I’m really worried about him. It’s just minor surgery, but surgery is surgery is surgery and it still involves some level of risk. Thankfully, my boss is understanding about the situation. I have to drop the cat off this morning …
This weekend, I saw something that reaffirmed the adage that bigger is not always better. I was at the grocery store, picking up a few items on my list, and one of the things I needed was cat litter. Now, I usually buy the medium sized container. It weighs 20 pounds. There is a smaller …
I have two cats. I like to tell people that two does not make me a crazy cat lady, but I still get the jokes all the time. I grew up with lots of family pets, so when I moved into my first pet-friendly apartment, I knew I wanted to get pets, but I also …