Perils of Cat Ownership

There is a worrying trend emerging - somehow there seem to be a predominance of cat-related entries in this blog. But what to do, there are so many cats around the garden that they tend to find their way into other areas as well - our conversations, my blog. They have also been trying to get into the house. There was also that embarassing moment on Christmas Eve when one of the male strays (Paddy) got into the house and sprayed a guest's handbag! Fortunately there were many people around. No one claimed the bag and so we hastily cleaned it up after chasing the naughty boy out of the house.

The major downside is that they have also started leaving their droppings around the place. The grass verge outside the house is a regular recipient, as is the bushier part of our little mini garden patch. Yes, in case you didn't get it, that is the part which is difficult to get to. The neighbours are also complaining that they are starting to get their share of "presents".

And so, we have decided to put the kittens up for adoption. I have sent in the notice to CWS and the kittens have been put on their adoption site. This has been a painful decision and the worst is yet to come, when one of them is actually taken away from the house. It is also a weighty responsibility to find a suitable adopter, who will take good care of our little ones, and, importantly, who can house train them. They are such trusting, affectionate little animals and really so adorable in the way they come rubbing themselves around my ankles asking for attention and affection.

I am reminded of how my dear aunt tried to sell off her Persian kittens. She managed to sell one - but it was such a painful and tearful experience that she could not sell another. Hopefully once all the cats are sterilised, I will be spared this painful task in future.