Cats And Coupons

Every cat I’ve ever had has come running when I used the can opener. They all thought it was tuna or a can of cat food. Not Romeo. He couldn’t care less. He doesn’t come running when I open the can opener. He refuses to eat canned cat food. But guess what he loves, what gets his interest every time? Sliced american cheese from the deli. We found out accidentally one day. We were making burgers a couple of weeks ago using our small electric grill. We dropped a piece of cheese accidentally and he snagged it right up. Ever since then, every time we open the bag the deli puts the cheese in he comes running. He’ll meow at you as if to ask for some. Does your cat eat or want to eat cheese?

Romeo has been acting a bit strangely lately. I’ve also seen him scratching from time to time so I’m thinking he may have fleas. I have decided I’m going to give him a flea bath. I’ve never bathed him before so I don’t know how he’s going to take to a bath. I usually give a cat bath wearing a tee shirt but I think for Romeo I’m going to wear sleeves, just in case he get scared and starts to claw.

I’m very intrigued. As I mentioned previously, Romeo stinks when he goes to the bathroom. If you’re considering appetite suppressants just visit my bathroom. I got a new litter box to try called the Breeze system. I clean the box every day and I still can tell when he’s been in there so I’m curious to see how this new litter box works.

Romeo is settling in nicely. In the beginning he didn’t eat much. We got worried for a while because the food wasn’t getting eaten and he wasn’t going to the bathroom. Now he’s eating regularly and going to the bathroom too. Talk about a way to suppress appetites, he’s stinky! He’s coming out more and letting us pet him a little so I’d say he’s settling in.

A week ago we got another cat. We got him from a family in New York that couldn’t keep him any more due to a family member’s health issues. I knew it was meant to be as soon as I saw his picture, he looks so much like my Shadow. His name is Romeo. At first we thought he might have been named that because he’s a lover. Now we think he was named that because he’s a master at hiding. On more than one occasion we’ve looked throughout the house calling “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore are thou Romeo?” He’s very timid and will only come out when he’s ready. His favorite spots to hide are behind the couch and in a shoebox under my dresser in the bedroom. RB has seen him around the house late at night when it’s quiet. He has seen him curled up on the end of our mattress on two nights. I wish I hadn’t been asleep for that. I’m hoping with time he’ll come around.