Why I Hate Rusty the Cat

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Ever since Cocoa came back from her…butchering, Rusty has been acting like a total dick (excuse my language). They got along fine those two, but the minute she stepped out of her carrier with the cone of shame, well…he looked at her like she was a menace to society. Before I continue, I have to […]

But It Was Just One….

It was just one flea. I stroked Cocoa’s fur this morning, reveling in the warmth and electricity, when I felt it. A little nubby little thing. I thought maybe it was a nipple (except it was on her head- so unless she’s some weird ass cat- not a logical explanation). I pulled and I pulled […]

My Dog Has a Problem

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I need some help. Actually, Astro needs help. He has a problem. He is itchy. Now, like a good dog owner, I went to the vet last month and paid a fortune to have him looked over. The vet could find nothing wrong. She diagnosed him with “neurotic behavior”. Perfect. Just to make me feel […]

Wrapping up Cocoa’s First Week

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So I’ve been here a week. Holy shit, this place is nuts. The first day I arrived, the blond chick put me in the litter pan in a small brown room. It seemed nice enough, though I wasn’t too happy with the lack of hiding spots. She gave me this cardboard house with no roof- […]

I’ve Been Stripped of My Title

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Fellow moms call me the sleep training maniac. I’ve managed to sleep train all three of my children successfully, despite personality quirks, colic, and other problems. So I wear that title proudly. Unfortunately, I must surrender my title this morning. Cocoa has stripped me of it. It all started out innocently. I’ll just let her sleep […]

An Odd Writing Place

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Writing to you from the bathroom today. My butt is numb from sitting on the bathroom floor, writing on my laptop while Cocoa gets accustomed to the tick-tack of furious typing. I am playing music too, so she gets used to lots of different voices. Let’s just say my productivity is about 50%. When she […]

Hopelessly Crazy

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So, I have no idea how this happened…. She’s a shelter cat…found on the side of the road with her mom and siblings- so she is scared out of her mind. Who wouldn’t be in this house right? But the kids are so patient and calm, sitting in the bathroom holding her for 30 minutes […]