My Zoo

I have Socks on my lap. (Socks is a two month old Maine Coon-looking kitten, also known as "itty bitty kitty.") It's the first time today I've sat down somewhere other than in the driver's seat of the car and I'm relaxing for five minutes while eating a sandwich before attempting to remove what appears to be mildew spots from the roof of my convertible. I'm sure she won't be happy when I displace her.

When I left the first time this morning, to head to the YMCA for a workout, the two dogs & our two mature cats all greeted me at the porch, looking at me like I was the worst mistress on earth for not feeding them before I left. By the time I returned, everyone had eaten & Peyton (the larger of the two dogs) was eager to have me toss a pine cone for her to "fetch." Taco wanted a ride in the car (he got one for about 25 feet), and the cats were lounging under the dogwood tree, looking at me as if I'd interrupted something important (knowing them, their cat naps!). The only animals that hounded me for food were our three red hens, for whom I scattered some feed. (They at least earn their keep in egg output. It's a joy to go grocery shopping and NOT have to buy eggs except at Easter.)

Older daughter has informed me that the ball python & ruby tarantula (both in secure tanks in her room) are well fed & have water, so that means I only had to dispatch younger daughter to feed her rabbit, who got a treat of timothy hay along with her pellets & water (hope she enjoyed it).

Time to wash the car (before it rains!)--I'm sure the dogs will be right there to play in the water.