Where we live now is in between the main town and farmland. I call it Town and Country. This means that we don't have sidewalks and are not hooked up to city sewer. It also means that we have issues to deal with that we haven't had in the past. Things like rats.
These issues call for long-term problem solving techniques. We like to call this, Cats. Yes, yes, I know....we can use rat bait and traps, but we'd rather not have to deal with those things. It'd be easier to employ a live-in solution.
So last week, after an exhaustive search, we got not one, but two live-in solutions. Please say hello to Edward and Jane.
They are brother and sister and are the nicest cats ever! The lady I got them from told me that they are seven months old and part Siamese and part Calico. Edward, for sure, looks more Siamese with his dark ears and blue eyes. Jane seems less Siamese but her eyes are a pretty light blue. Regardless, I think they are beautiful! It's been fun to watch the cats and see how the kids interact with them. My kids haven't really had a pet before so this is all new to them. Me, on the other hand, grew up with a couple cats and I find that I have not lost my touch with finding their favored scratching spots around the ears and under the chin. I think Edward likes me best. And to that I say Yes!
This past week has been quite eventful for these kitties. Not only have they been plucked from their home but just yesterday I took them to the vet to get 'fixed'. Poor Jane, she tore a hole in her cardboard cat carrier on the way to the vet. The next thing I hear is Isabel saying "Jane is out". Sure enough, there was Jane all wide-eyed and walking around the truck, looking through all the windows. Now, if you think texting while driving is dangerous, try driving with a cat walking on the dashboard!!!
After all we've put into these kitties (finding them and vet costs!), they'd better stick around when we let them out and keep the rat population down.
5 comments:
That's hilarious. I love your solution to the rat problem---Edward and Jane are much cuter and way more cuddley than a rat trap. Plus they can keep you company while kids are at school.
Eek on rats! I hope those pretty cats like to eat rodents! Randy's parents had some tree rats when they lived in your area and just hearing about them made me shudder. I hope you get rid of your rats soon!
Just curious, where did you get your sweet shag rug? I'm looking for something similar for our kids' room since the wood floors are no fun to sit on when we read books together!
those kitties are beautiful! I have several friends who keep cats around to control the pests .. .it is a great idea.
BYW, I saw caleb at the nutcracker a few weeks ago, before Christmas. He went as a field trip and I took my girls to see it. I don't think he saw me though, I only spotted him as he was heading onto the bus! He is a cute boy.
My husband would be envious. He'd love a kitten or two for the kids to enjoy and to help our mouse problem, but alas, I am tremendously allergic, hence the naked dogs. Oh well, I'll enjoy yours from afar.
Awwwww,kitties! They are very pretty :) Good luck with the rat situation!
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