Scooter & Jenny Boarding...

[Dan]

Sugar and I took a week off and toured California Wine Country for our anniversary. While we were gone, we had the kitchen remodeled. We didn't want the kids freaked out by contractors coming and going, so we took Scooter & Jenny to the vet to be boarded.

We were worried about Jenny as she is so neurotic. A different vet had told us to not bring her in unless it was an emergency, as she bit her. Scooter we had no worries with, he's just chill with everyone, all the time...

When we got home we went to the the vet right away to pick them up. First thing we asked is, "How'd Jenny do?" The vet says, "Oh she was fine. She found a cat tower to hide in, and pretty much stayed there all the time. Scooter on the other hand, was a handful!"

We ask why and she says, "He got pretty nasty with a couple of my girls." Now both Sugar & I are speechless, and I say, "You do know Scooter is the one with no tail, right?" She says, "Oh I know who he is, he sure doesn't like anyone in his space."

Now we are both stunned! He is always just a love when we have guests! He comes out and wants attention, and anyone can pick him up for a chin or belly rub. Not so much when he's out of his element, apparently....

Sugar & I came to the conclusion that he was probably protecting Jenny, as they were in the same room together. They both were fine when we got them home. Maybe a little less likely to let us out of their sight for a while, but they are both back to their normal personalities.

Crazy Cats...

[lynxlady]

Welcome home!! We missed you but apparently not as much as your 'kids' did..
I'm sure Scooters attitude had a lot to do with his new surroundings as well as feeding off of Jenny's fear. They can be very protective of their ''family'' as well as their home if they feel the least bit threatened.
As long as you are with him or he is in his home, he feels fine, but when you take them from their home or family members it can be a whole different story.. As I've said a few times, they get very attached to their people.. they don't always re-home easily.
I can understand not leaving them at home if you have work men coming and going, I would be freaked out that one of the work men would leave a door open and they would get out and lost.. I'm sure it won't take too long for them to get back to normal.. at least Scooter will, since Jenny as never been normal it won't happen now ;D Did the new kitchen freak them out any??

[Dan]

Thanks, Arlene! We had a blast!

They both were fine at 'home' as soon as we let them out of the cat carrier. There is a painter here doing touch-up work as I type this, and Scooter is trying to make friends as he tries to paint. I never once figured he's be any different in another location, as he is never a problem when he goes to the vet for shots and check ups... Guess the new surroundings, and smells, freaked him out a bit...

Yeah, that was a big concern, them getting out with lots of foot traffic through the house. We have always left them at home and have friends come by to feed tend to them in the past. We have 4 salt water fish tanks that need daily care, so someone is here everyday anyway...

Live and learn, these guys are always a surprise...

[lynxlady]

Kinda makes you wonder what he would do if someone broke into your home when you were not there You just may have a attack cat on your hands.
I know if I'm not with people and they go over to the boys cattery Bear will lunge at them and pin his ears back, and OH the loud growl he can make scares people off :-) I think he really means it.. he is just being protective..he has laid a few good licks on one person who thought they could just go in, as they had before with me.. nope! it's in the bobcat DNA protect territory! So he was just protecting Jenny I'm sure.. tell him he was a good boy for taking such good care of her ;D

So how does the new kitchen look?? BTW I thought the one you had was very pretty .

[Jackie]

All of our cats hiss,spit and growl when I take them to the vet! Seem to be all noise and no action tho. Blue once sat up and growled at Ron when he came through the back slider in the dark. Blue could only see his silhouette with the light behind Ron. Blue is always the one to coming running down the stairs but I'm sure it's just to see how dumb the visitor is. He's always looking for an opportunity to sneak out the door
It should be interesting to see how they manage when we move them into the new place.
What did you change in your kitchen Dan??

[Dan]

Thanks Guys!

We pulled out the white Corian counter tops and put in granite. Replaced the sink with an under-mount sink, moved some cabinets, the fridge and installed a pantry cabinet. The refrigerator door used to hit the pantry wall, and has annoyed both of us for 12 years, but no more!

Here's a Pano pic of the kitchen taken with my phone. It didn't "stitch" the two shots correctly, so it looks a little odd by the range and microwave. Gotta replace the range, microwave and dishwasher with stainless pieces next...

[Jackie]

Oh snap!! That looks so nice Dan!! Can't wait to see your NEXT project from the Honey Do Jar

[lynxlady]

Well, the kitchen looks great! I'm glade you explained why the cabinets look that way.. at first i thought your contractor did the job drunk I bet you and Sugar are loving it! Love the granite counter tops, just gorgeous !!