2 wks ago I cleared out a cubby space under my side porch and put in new straw and a few different types of self heating beds & mats for my outdoor kitties. Today I finally put the cubby cam up and I’ve caught 2 of them in there so far. I’m glad to say that QC void was correct about best bed

had energy but no will to do anything so we watched the TS eras tour documentary while I had cats snoozing on me. Kleptocat got stuck in the gingerbread box. No clue if he did it on purpose like he does when he shuts unsuspecting victims in the spare room or if by accident.. he got out safely

This is his scratcher and he lives there now. Chonky void tried to lay on it earlier when he got up and then he came over and bit her & smacked her head until she left that post. He has now hoarded all the toys like a dragon and is watching holiday movies while I’m checking on more cats

This time last year outdoor sassy kitty was inside with us, I had been syringe feeding her bc she couldn’t eat on her own. I thought she was on deaths door Now a year later she hanging out w skellies in 55 deg weather and getting extra snacks. She’s 12 & nothing slows her down.

tiny void was enjoying a cozy little cave bed last night. we got from someone that used to foster w the same rescue. we got a few things for our outdoor crew but she decided that this one is hers ( we have another). She’s 11 and doesn’t usually go for a bed so happy solstice to her.

Never again will I work both my FT and PT job at full capacity… I usually take the last 2 weeks off to pet sit but I didn’t this year and man am I regretting that so bad. I’m pulling a 14hr day today…same tmrw

We decided to do a “hot ones” style challenge at work in the new year for something fun to do. Can anyone recommend some sauces to try out for it that aren’t super expensive? Ideally I think we want to have 5-6. Everyone is supposed to bring their own sauce & preferred chicken/chicken substitute

Kleptocat went to the vet this morning. He was supposed to go in October, but the government was shut down so I had no monies to do that. He was very shy. I got yelled at as soon as we got home. Chunky void was enjoying the heating vents under a blanket today. Outdoor kitty made friends

@usbotanicgarden.bsky.social has an amazing holiday display. I finally made it this year. it’s nice to have a couple later open days to be able to go after work. These are just a few of the outside & o side displays

He just wanted to show everyone his vest. I put it on him and he thought he was going outside again but I just wanted to put reindeer ears on him 😂

The past 2 days have felt like 7 and the rest of the week is just if not busier and I know I’ll crash this wknd. I just wish I could nap and bury my head in this fuzzy tummy

The outdoor crew is enjoying this crisp weather today while I cleared out a cubby space and refreshed it with new straw and a bunch of new beds from #chewy hopefully the outdoor friends enjoy their new spaces & houses. My colony used to be 20+ but now it’s 3 old farts (10-12) & 2 strays

everyone got pics under the tree tonight. Our fun ornaments came including a ouija planchet and plague doctor ornaments. Each of the cats have a personalized bat ornament

snow dusted flowers this am. I’m ready for the calm of winter… but all is not calm 😩

my top music artist I listen to I’m the top 0.5% listener 😂 hey they fit every mood and I genuinely love pretty much everything they put out

QC has been testing out this self warming bed for about 2 hours now… it has passed many vigorous tests thus far and has been deemed worthy for outdoor kitties but she wants to keep this one for herself

The voids have claimed the new cat bed. I got the bed for chubby void bc she loves a cat bed & used ever single one in the house. The tiny void & Kleptocat don’t really seem jazzed about them. Alas, I may have found a bed the tiny void likes?

He’s been busy this wknd checking out the new outdoor kitty houses, seeing if their heating pads work, inspecting some trees ornaments and just being silly. waiting on our new ornaments to decorate the tree later this wk. The tree purchase was a partial donation to the arboretum

we are spending our lunch breaks decorating gingerbread village items for a work competition. We have a week to complete it. It’s coming along nicely. I’ll be doing more Friday while everyone else is out for the holidays between IDing histology slides 🫠

I really should have just taken off today and Friday but I’m trying to get some experiments done for a paper so we can get things moving before another potential shitshow in February. I’m also saving PTO for next year to help my parents out for a bit.

What are some good meal prep items that freeze well ( for people without dietary restrictions). I need to go help my parents in another few months get their house ready before one has surgery to help make it easier on them. All I know is vegan stuff 😆

This menace to society tried to yeet a huge container of treats this am and run off with them… then tried to open the container w dry cat food for our outdoor crew… I guess I need baby locks

we were kinda productive today. I had some outside help with moving a greenhouse and picking up the yard form 2 dudes. Grumpy old man looked like he was ready to give me a difficult quest from his supervisor post. We got an order of a years worth of treats that everyone was excited for

Snuggly void decided to hop in the shower with me, she’s done this since she was a kitten. Loves a good steam, she’s a bit stuffy right now & she knows it’s good for her watching me w foster kittens over the years. She watched birds this afternoon Kleptocat recharged his evil via solar power today

Energy I’m going with the next year.. especially when I’ve been nothing but nice & courteous and you’ve been consistently an asshole

So you can get extra after dinner snackies bc you had a long day… but you were late to feed us and we get nothing? This is utter BS and you will have mutiny on your hands soon if you don’t start dealing us some extra snacks like you do the outdoor cats

We got backpay today, I’m relieved but 2/3 of it is going to savings and I’ll keep doing that in case we are back on the bull in February.

He got in all the cuddle time this weekend. I’m back to my regular schedule. Unfortunately bc of all the things the holiday pet sitting is very light this month good for them.. bad for me. I’m hoping the December holidays will pick up a little but idk w another impending shutdown

It’s caturday and he complains anytime I get up from the couch.. very demanding of cuddles today. usually I have 2 of them on my lap but the voids are snoozing elsewhere today.

After 40+ days of furlough I went back to work today and ended up being gone 12 hours since I had some cats to check on before and after work. mad at me for being gone so long, he’s used to extra snackies and late morning couch snuggles & evening dance pawty time. Been glued to me since I got home

Finally got to sit outside for a fire w some company tonight. A nice way to ease back into the chaos at work

we are taking leave today bc I already had some stuff for my other job and I’m not being a dick to them for late night passage of things that was only meant to cause us more anguish. We are going to enjoy our last little bit of quiet and peace and hold that w us as we go forward

Made carrot cake cookies today and told him he could only sniff… he is as big mad… wants a cookie or cake he can eat

Well, the one nice thing about getting back to work hopefully soon and getting backpay is that I can finally reschedule Vet appointment for my one Kat and make a maintenance visit for the one outdoor cat that’s 12

The snuggly void was very mad I left her TWICE this am from snuggling on the couch. She said she deserves extra treats today and no she didn’t rip more of the couch

I had a post about this bs that I deleted bc we don’t need more of that. So here’s my adorable cat trying to swindle me to give him mor treats

Our buddy Thackeray Binx has showed up both days this wknd. Yesterday he helped me w trash and some outside stuff today he was waiting for me when I got back from checking on cats. he’s such a sweet guy I’m half tempted to bring him inside

I’ve been trying out the #toogoodtogo app this wk. My first attempt Friday was underwhelming but today I had much success with 2 places. One was a small business that I’ll support again another was a bagel place that I got 18 bagels for $4 and I have bagels for a month.

Kleptocat was very excited that I finally ran my virtual 10k and when I got home he could assist with stretches. Last summer after my marathon I had a panic attack running along the mall, today no problems, my mind wasn’t a prison of all these shit at work & eveything else. I’m hoping it stays

The grandpawrents sent this festive little collar for Kleptocat who walked around w it but wouldn’t let me get a pic. Tiny void allowed some pictures in turn for treats. We are reading gardening books tonight to get ideas.

Holiday pet sitting looks like it’s gonna be very light this year. I usually take off work so I can take as many assignments but I’m not this year because I’ve been furloughed for so long. I make most of my pet sitting money on the holidays & was hoping to make the same to put into savings😞

It’s Monday again another week I’m furloughed. I’m super busy this week with pet visits. The annoying thing is we don’t have transit benefits this month bc they shut them off so I’m doing out of pocket to get to everything or biking if it’s nice out. Won’t get home in time to work outside either 😞

We are inside sorting laundry and doing stuff around the house bc I finally have a minute. Next week I’m busy w pet visits which I’m thankful to have whilst still being furloughed. It’s supposed to be nice weather and I can bike since our transit benefits didn’t get renewed for November.

Well we didn’t get that many trick or treaters this year. Last year I blew through 50 bags in an hour, this year I was out for 2 hours and maybe 12 kids/teens. this year just felt different than other years.

was going to run but even though these are cute they keep sliding while walking so they’ll be really annoying when running. But festive and cute leggings for Halloween! Gotta get ready for trick or treaters

Had good luck at the fed food bank this am. A few things that were in the grab box I can’t use bc of allergies or dietary things so I’ll be putting it out w my goodies tonight for trick or treaters

Just put my mortgage in forbearance just in case we are still in this bullshit another month. I’m doing everything on a rolling basis. I don’t want to pause something unless I absolutely need to.

I usually do a Thanksgiving thing w at least one or a few friends each year… this year I won’t be able to host, it’ll be me just making food for myself to freeze portions away. If I can get some stuff at a food bank or for inexpensive at the store. I’m trying to conserve the money I have right now

When it’s Thursday but you wish it was caturday

The vampurrs are getting ready for Halloween. some are more excited about outfits than others and you can tell which that is. 💅🏻