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Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about my new favorite game! It’s called “Chasing Lights.” There are a couple of different ways I play it, but my favorite way is when Mom makes rainbow colored lights dance all over the living room. It’s so fun to try to catch them!Continue Reading
If you’ve read this blog for a number of years, you’ve heard me talk about the maple tree outside my bedroom window and how much it means to me. We planted it when we first moved into this house, more than 37 years ago now. I’ve watched it grow into a beautiful, mature tree. This tree has been with me through a lot of life – through both joyful and challenging times. Each fall, it’s one of the last trees to turn. It used to turn the most incredibly bright, vibrant red. When the light was just right, my entire bedroom was infused with a red glow from the tree.Continue Reading
As every cat parent knows, toys can be hit or miss with our cats, which is why it’s always such a joy when your cat has a toy that she loves so much, she doesn’t want to let it out of her sight. That is the case with Allegra and her Catomic Ball.Continue Reading
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I know Mom already told you about my not so fun excursion to the dentist. It was scary, and I didn’t feel well for a couple of days, but now my mouth feels so much better! I’m grateful to my Mom for taking such good care of me even when I may not always like it.Continue Reading
As most of you know, Allegra was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in January. She has also had some issues with overgrooming. She is currently taking Methimazole for her thyroid, and very low dose of Prednisolone, a steroid, to calm down the itchiness that was causing her to overgroom. She has been doing extremely well on both medications, but of course, she now needs regular bloodwork to monitor her thryoid and kidney function. Continue Reading
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I’m 12 years old today!Continue Reading
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about my weekend! You see, Mom went away for three days for what she said was a “much needed getaway.” I don’t know why she needs to get away, because I think our life here is just purrfect, but I do understand that humans sometimes need a change of scenery.Continue Reading
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Last week, Mom shared a memory of my sister: Ruby listed 10 things about herself that she wanted everyone to know about. I thought maybe you’d like to hear the top 10 things about me, too?Continue Reading
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is Mom’s birthday, and I’m surprising her with flowers and a special present!Continue Reading
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Remember how I told you about how I helped Mom paint our coffee table a couple of weeks ago? Well, guess what! I got to help with another project!Continue Reading
Over the years, many of you have commented on Allegra’s window perch. It’s definitely one of her favorite places to hang out, as it was for all the cats that came before her. In fact, I bought this perch in the mid 1980’s for Feebee, and it’s held up well all these years. Continue Reading