Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep, Part 2
Part 1 of Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep posted yesterday. Recap: very, very sick stray cat and early morning veterinarian appointment. If you need a palate cleanser at any time, try this gorgeous...
Category: Cats and Dogs
Putting a Neighborhood Cat to Sleep, Part 1
Last Friday morning I took a neighborhood cat to the vet and had it put to sleep. I still don’t know if she has a name, but I put “Smoky” on the form at...
Kitten seeks home
Eight-week-old gray-and-white kitten seeks home in Los Angeles-area with warm laps, ear scratches. Will exchange tiny thunder purr and advanced bread-kneading skills. He was found crying and walking down the street in San Fernando....
To Pete Yorn on This, My Wedding Day
Dear Pete Yorn, I’m getting married today. This is thanks in part to you and a song you wrote twelve years ago. We’ve met only once, a passing greeting after one of your shows,...
What Lives in Palm Trees
One afternoon I was walking Jake in Mar Vista. The neighborhood has these massive 30-foot palm trees. I was approaching such a tree when I heard a squealing animal ruckus from the top. Sounds...
Ticks
My ticks. Let me show you them. In case you were not revolted enough by my previous battle with fleas, allow me to share my current battle with ticks. Last Sunday I went on...
Fleas
My fleas. Let me show you them. At the risk of no one ever wanting to visit again, here is my story. My household includes Jake the Dog and Gus the Cat. I put...
