I have never considered myself an animal hater. But compared to Josh, who is lover of all things nonhuman - everything from dogs to the baby ducklings he brought home TO MY APARTMENT from a river trip when we were engaged (WHY?), I guess I am a hater. So, after this summer when we had little puppy, Molly, and found her a new home after about 8 weeks of puppy-h-e-double hockey sticks.... I vowed our home would not be a home for animals. I like animals. They are just so much work sometimes! And with two small boys, I did not have the patience for following around a dog all day making sure it didn't pee in the corner.
But Josh? No. He has not given up. He actually wants a HUSKY! Wow. I told him when we move back to Idaho and we have a big backyard with a field he can poop in and I don't have to let him in and out all day, then it's fine. So he was pretty bummed and very, VERY convinced "the boys need a pet" that HE suggested a CAT! I was shocked. I had a cat in highschool and fine with them but had no desire to get another one. But after visiting the humane society a few times we found one we really liked and have since fallen in love with him. He is pretty obese. He looks like a big stuffed animal sleeping next to Gabe every night. (Yes, he sleeps in Gabe's bed.) But he's very good-natured and relaxed with the boys. And pretty much no work for me! Yay! :)
So here's the really funny part. Josh - the animal man - loves this cat too and decided he wanted to make a scratching post. However, somehow the "post" turned into this....
What can I say? Josh is both talented and very weird. The cat looks evil here because of the eyes but he really is a good cat. His name was Lucky at the Humane Society and we decided to keep it that. Gabe LOVES him. Caleb is still just intrigued and points and says, "Kitty!" Here's a couple more pics...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Newest pet attempt
Posted by Tiffany at 6:50 PM
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ha,ha! ditto to everything you think about animals. i don't know if i can be the mom that lets her little boy have a puppy. so much work. so smelly.
Hey it's been awhile since I have looked at your blog. I hope you all are doing well. I am not an animal lover either but look at what we have and there in the house, but o well. I would for sure rather have a dog then a cat. Dogs don't jump on your counter and eat your food, and scratch your kid’s eye ball. That was a scary deal. Gabe looks so happy and that’s what it's all about. I really miss you guys, I wish we lived closer. Tell everyone Hi we need to call sometime so Micah can talk to Gabe.
Hi Tiffany!
Thanks for inviting me to your blog! :) I feel exactly the same way about the pet thing....In the summer of 2007 we got a brand new kitten and puppy within a matter of weeks....talk about work! We lasted 6 months with the puppy and we found her a nice home in the country chasing birds and other small critters....We ended up keeping our kitty, Gracie TaterTot Department Store....yes a very long name for a tiny kitty ;P
But this last August I buckled under the pressure of 3 sad little boy faces (yes, that included my husband) when Luna, a beagle mutt mix came prancing into our home....After 6 months I'm still not sure I'm digging her....Taking her out in below zero weather and waiting for her to tinkle stinks and then all the hair and dog slobber...ugh....
Good luck with Lucky. He looks very lovable and he looks very loved!! Kudos to your husband for making that spectacular kitty scratching "post"!!
Haha! I showed Devin the picture of your cat, and he was so shocked! He said, "I can't believe Josh got a cat. Probably to resurrect all the ones we killed when we were kids!" BOYS! I just love it! Maybe we should've gotten a kitty! Jack (our dog) chases cars, follows the neighbors on their walks, and chews up everything! (including the package that was on our front doorstep a week ago.... it was Devin's replacement iPod). So I don't blame you guys for givin' yours a "new home". :)
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