Category Archives: Pets

Dignified.

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Daniel Meyer

When my Mom got us “Shorty” the rescue Corgi, we all commented that “Shorty” was not a very dignified name for a Corgi (he got this name at the shelter) and that we could change it if we liked. We … Continue reading →

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Compensating Much?

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Daniel Meyer

Sooo…”Shorty” the Corgi is a new member of our household. He’s five years old and comes with some ingrained habits from his previous home where we are sure he was spoiled rotten…in a good way anyway. One is that he … Continue reading →

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New addition!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Daniel Meyer

A corgi rescue doggy! Joining the Meyer Casa next week. He’s off getting neutered, vaccinated, and chipped. He’s a present for the wife from my Mom and should join the household next week.

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The Leaf

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Daniel Meyer

So, yeah, I was bummed. Sick too. Blearrg. Just a week ago we had paid off the mortgage on The Cupola. This is a big deal for us. It was a strain too, tapping financial reserves. So, what happens the … Continue reading →

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Tails of a cat god…

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Daniel Meyer

A tale of the tails of a cat god… Or something like that. Alternate title: “Never give a cat a direct order” So, at the suburban “blah” house, we have a colony of geckos living around the garage door. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Old House Quirk..

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Daniel Meyer

Owning an old house is fraught with quirks. Ghosts in the tower. Raccoons in the parlor. 8.4 million windows to glaze. This weekend it was hairballs in the sink. Large ones. Seems hairballs “like” the sink and tend to collect … Continue reading →

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The good spot…

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Daniel Meyer

Pierre always finds the good spot. What you can’t see in the pic, is that is fur appears mussed up because he is being very windblown…he’s laying right in the wind from the air-conditioner.

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Girls…

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Daniel Meyer

We were getting ready to travel. Two cats going with us, two staying. Two carriers prepped…each cat has their favorite towel and toys. I watched one of the cats that was staying…one of the Siamese girls, systematically enter each carrier, … Continue reading →

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Meowgrometer

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Daniel Meyer

Meowgrometer: *pet pet pet* *ZOT!* *pet pet pet* *ZOT!* *pet pet pet* *ZOT!* Evidently the humidity in the house is low today. Poor cat. CUAgain, Daniel Meyer

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I’m prepared…

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Daniel Meyer

Today, I’m prepared for whatever comes along…just as long as I need a caterpillar, a ball, and a pig. Continue reading →

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