Cats
Stories about life with my cats, from affectionate chaos and funny habits to the harder moments that stay with you.
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Elli is the most lovely pain in the ass
October 09, 2025 in category Cats
Life with Elli, a cat with no manners, a lot of personality, and a way of being both exhausting and lovable.
Lumia's small behaviour changes
August 23, 2025 in category Cats
The small behaviour changes we noticed in Lumia after Osiris passed away, and what they might mean.
Remembering Osiris
June 26, 2025 in category Cats
We lost Osiris. While we have a lot of beautiful memories, my heart is broken. I did something right to get a cat like Osiris.
Trying again with Elli
January 27, 2025 in category Cats
What it meant to try again with Elli, and why patience and small steps mattered in giving her a home.
Osiris was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and diabetes
October 19, 2024 in category Cats
How Osiris’ hyperthyroidism and diabetes changed daily life, and what it was like to face those diagnoses.
Cat exercise wheel
April 10, 2022 in category Cats
My experience with a cat exercise wheel, including whether it was useful and which kind of cat might actually enjoy one.
Knowing when it is time to give up
January 22, 2022 in category Cats
It has become clear that the apartment is too small for four cats who aren't comfortable with each other. Nappi is too dangerous for Osiris and Lumia.
Extending our family
December 11, 2021 in category Cats
What it was like when Elli and Nappi joined our family, from hissing and tension to the early adjustment period.
New and improved cat habits
June 25, 2021 in category Cats
More stories about the way my cats behave. Lumia is demanding and Osiris is a helpful little friend.
Osiris - the first cat who seems to be concerned for my well-being
June 12, 2021 in category Cats
Osiris seems to be concerned for my well-being. And he really does love attention.
Lumia the night terror
May 02, 2021 in category Cats
A lighter post about Lumia’s creative nighttime chaos and the clever ways she tries to get what she wants.
Pets and my mental health
November 17, 2019 in category Cats
How having pets affects my mental health.