How we met....

5 years ago I had a special long time companion that died.  Fuzz was 22 years old and very special.  That day was sad but the events of that day led me to Cosmo.  He was being fostered with his siblings and mother by a wonderful family.  Little did I know just how special he was going to be to me.  From the beginning he acted as part dog.  His best friend was a dog and enjoyed hanging out at the lake with Daisy.  Cosmo was walking on leash as from the beginning.  He was rather strange looking because his body was normal in size but his legs and tail started to grow.  His tail became longer than his body and he started climbing and jumping everything.   Looking back on his behavior he was very clingy.  Cosmo was also very hyper active and drove his grandparents crazy that first summer.  But he survived the first 5 months without any major mishaps.  Then he started to get into trouble.  Cosmo thought that if he pawed at the door to go out he should be able to have fun and go.  Usually that would be okay, but he would forget to wait and get a leash on first.  Luckily the kids in the complex were good at cat hunting.  I quickly found out that if I allowed him to take daily walks then he would stop running out of the house.  He enjoyed all the kids and started going to school with me on a regular basis.  Cosmo interacted so well with the students and other people he met that I knew pet assisted therapy was his calling.

Cat Fancy interview

I was contacted by the NEA staffer who interviewed us at the RA this summer. She told me that a reporter from Cat Fancy magazine wanted to contact us to write an article.  The interview was last Saturday.  On Sunday we had photos taken to send off to the magazine. The article should be in the Feb. edition.  What a wonderful way to get our story out.

NEA RA 2011

So many new  things happened to me this past week.  Mom took me to this big huge place with over 7,000 teachers!  What a wild time I had!  Mom and I were interviewed by a reporter from the NEA and she helped us tell our story.  Everyday we were stopped by people who wanted to know all about us.  Some were nice and friendly but some called my mom very ugly names or they made fun of her.  I did my job and kept focus on Mom so she was safe.  Everyday I worked very hard.  It was scary to be in such a huge space with so many people.  If I thought an airport at Christmas was bad this was much worse.  I've got to go but will be back to tell you more about each day.  Mom kept a journal of each day so that she can you all posted as to what happened. Mom was approached by someone that thinks she should write our story in a book for kids.  That's going to take a lot of  thinking to make that decision.  Well, I've got to go.

Today's Mom's last day of work. Yea!!!!

toilet training

THE BIGGEST ISSUE TRAVELING OVERNIGHT IS THAT MOM HAS TO BRING A LITER BOX.  I HATE IT WHEN IT SPILLS ALL OVER THE HOTEL AND THEN I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH LITER.  THE OTHER TIMES I HATE LITER IS WHEN MOM FORGETS TO CLEAN THE BOX.  SO I STARTED TRAINING TO BE ABLE TO USE THE "BIG BOY" POTTY.  TONIGHT IS THE FIRST NIGHT.  GRANDPA SAID I BETTER BE TOTALLY TRAINED BECAUSE GRANDMA MAY FORGET TO REMOVE THE POTTY SEAT BEFORE SHE PEE'S.  MOM THINKS THAT I AM PRETTY SMART AND THAT I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THIS REALLY FAST.  IF I WANT TO BE ABLE TO GO TO THE NEA CONVENTION THIS SUMMER I GUESS I WILL HAVE TO TRY MY HARDEST.

CityKitty

Tonight I ordered a toilet training kit.  My mom didn't know I use her card but I'm sure she won't mind.  I was watching Shark Tank and couldn't believe it.  I won't have to put my paws in litter any more.  Just think, when I travel my mom won't have to bring a litter box!!!!!!!!  I will keep you posted on how things go.