green-eyed cat

Theo isn’t sure what to make of Alice’s return. When she comes near him he hisses. He’s all jumpy. When she gets attention he pouts (never mind that the attention she’s getting is being stuck with a needle and pumped full of fluid.) He’s started spraying the perimeter of the house again like he has done when we’ve had neighbor cats who liked to hang out right by the windows and taunt the poor indoor kitties. We’re trying to balance the attention so he’s cuddled and cooed at as much as Alice. This means that we’re spending almost every waking hour comforting and coaxing one kitty or another. Hopefully everyone will calm down as we get into a routine.

Alice is doing okay. She’s eating. She’s being patient with her fluids. She even drank a little bit in front of us today. She’s played and begged for brushing. All good signs in our book. She’s still spending most of her time in the cubby at the top of the cat tree, but we’re hoping that’s just a response to the trauma of her hospital stay. We’re taking one day at a time as so many people have counseled us.

Thanks to everyone who has sent a note or thought of us. It’s surprising how much those little things help.