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Something Fishy is Going on Around Here

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I decided to put an aquarium in our house. I didn’t think we had room for one, but then I thought on top of the cabinet in the dining room would be a good place. The only problem with that choice is that it is a prime spot for the cats to look out the window. So we decided to compromise, moved the cabinet over, and bought a new cat perch to put next to it.

Frankie was interested as soon as I brought the fish tank into the house last Saturday.

Chris took over the cover and didn’t move for hours.

Once the tank was set up and the cat perch in place, Frankie decided to check out the fish.

Floki was interested, too, and even napped next to the fish for a while.

I have some photos of Chris on the perch, but he kept moving, and all the pictures are blurry.

Here is what the fish tank looked like on Thursday.

We only have a few tetras now, but we will probably put more fish in soon. If you want to learn more about the method I used to set up my fish tank click here.

Cat’s Have a Desire to Bring Prey Home

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Some readers may remember when Chris was younger and always wanted to bring the lizards he caught into the house. Something similar happened with Frankie yesterday. He caught a lizard near our clubhouse and carried it all the way home. He didn’t want to bring it in the house but he did want to wait until he reached our yard before playing with it.

In case you were wondering, Our yard has trouble growing grass because of all the shade trees.

There are Haters Everywhere

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I was outside with Frankie in our backyard a couple of weeks ago. We were at the south end of our property while the man who lives two houses south of us stood outside at the north end of his property. I don’t remember all that was said, but he did tell me he was allergic to cat pee. It was his subtle way of telling me to keep my cat off his property.

I wanted to ask him, “How do you know that? Did a cat pee on you?” Instead, I took the high road and told him Frankie has a litterbox and just likes to come outside sometimes. The truth is, Frankie does feel the need to “mark” some of the bushes he comes across, including the ones in front of the man’s house. Since then, I encourage Frankie to move along when we pass his house. “C’mon, Frankie. A cat hater lives here.”

We have other haters in the neighborhood too. These two signs are from houses across the street from each other.

I understand not wanting poop in your yard, but people here are very good about picking up after their dogs. I’m sure these people are just miserable, and I feel a bit sorry for them.

The problem is there are many miserable people in this world, and that is one of the reasons I am reluctant to just let Frankie come and go as he pleases. Many years ago my sister-in-law cared for some stray cats near her home and someone poisoned one of them. It cost her over $500 to have a vet treat the cat. Fortunately, he survived.

Most people are good, but the bad sure do keep us on our toes.