Have you ever been cursed by a cat? A female Siamese? A very angry female Siamese?
Last night when I brought the carrier into the apartment, Missy investigated it--again--went inside as if she were going to spend the night. This morning was a different story altogether! I put her in, and she squirmed around and right out. Then thought to evade any further contact with me or the carrier. I up-ended it so the opening was up, managed to trick her and gathered her in my arms, tightly, and sent her head first into the carrier.
That's when the name calling started, and the only time she wasn't yowling was when she had to take a breath. The whole way to PetCo she was complaining. When I handed the carrier over to the groomer, she really cut loose.
I finally remembered to ask when she'd be ready for pick-up. Three hours. Three hours?!! Oops! I have a luncheon date with a friend for 11:30, and Missy won't be ready for another hour after that. Oh, well, the only thing I can do is call her and suggest a later time. She wasn't answering her phone. Called again, still wasn't answering her phone. Third time, she answered, and was perfectly OK with meeting me for lunch at 1:00.
Went back for Missy at noon, and if I thought she was strident before, I ain't heard nothin' yet!! When the groomer brought her from the visitor's lounge, Missy really cut loose with the invective. However, she went quickly and muy cooperatively into the carrier, and not another sound out of her. Not even in the car coming home. Not even when I hauled her out of the car. Not even when I put the carrier down and opened the latch.
But Banshee made for a safe hiding place the moment Missy came out of the carrier. Did he sense some vibes, maybe?
I told Missy how beautiful she was and how nice she smelled now. But she still glowered at me. When I came home from having lunch, Missy was asleep on my bed. She didn't acknowledge my presence, and didn't do so until after I'd logged off from chatting with my sister. I gave her a treat. Greenies, which she begs for.
So now, we're provisionally speaking again.
I had a great time catching up with my friend. We had to say goodbye for now, as her allergies were kicking in--we were eating outdoors on the patio. She will be spending the High Holy Days in Israel with her son and his family. What a treat!
Brought home the larger half of the salad for later, but I'm still stuffed!! Very generous portions!!
That concludes my report for today.
Bless
Last night when I brought the carrier into the apartment, Missy investigated it--again--went inside as if she were going to spend the night. This morning was a different story altogether! I put her in, and she squirmed around and right out. Then thought to evade any further contact with me or the carrier. I up-ended it so the opening was up, managed to trick her and gathered her in my arms, tightly, and sent her head first into the carrier.
That's when the name calling started, and the only time she wasn't yowling was when she had to take a breath. The whole way to PetCo she was complaining. When I handed the carrier over to the groomer, she really cut loose.
I finally remembered to ask when she'd be ready for pick-up. Three hours. Three hours?!! Oops! I have a luncheon date with a friend for 11:30, and Missy won't be ready for another hour after that. Oh, well, the only thing I can do is call her and suggest a later time. She wasn't answering her phone. Called again, still wasn't answering her phone. Third time, she answered, and was perfectly OK with meeting me for lunch at 1:00.
Went back for Missy at noon, and if I thought she was strident before, I ain't heard nothin' yet!! When the groomer brought her from the visitor's lounge, Missy really cut loose with the invective. However, she went quickly and muy cooperatively into the carrier, and not another sound out of her. Not even in the car coming home. Not even when I hauled her out of the car. Not even when I put the carrier down and opened the latch.
But Banshee made for a safe hiding place the moment Missy came out of the carrier. Did he sense some vibes, maybe?
I told Missy how beautiful she was and how nice she smelled now. But she still glowered at me. When I came home from having lunch, Missy was asleep on my bed. She didn't acknowledge my presence, and didn't do so until after I'd logged off from chatting with my sister. I gave her a treat. Greenies, which she begs for.
So now, we're provisionally speaking again.
I had a great time catching up with my friend. We had to say goodbye for now, as her allergies were kicking in--we were eating outdoors on the patio. She will be spending the High Holy Days in Israel with her son and his family. What a treat!
Brought home the larger half of the salad for later, but I'm still stuffed!! Very generous portions!!
That concludes my report for today.
Bless