Truthful admission, I spend a lot of time talking to cats.
My own cats, cats at the cafe… cats I encounter when walking through the neighborhood.
Yep, I’m the crazy lady who will verbally address and converse with a strange cat like it’s a neighbor. SO, I figured I’d interview current foster Diesel to give you guys a little insight into one of our most unique cats at C & C.
(Disclaimer: Obviously Diesel did not verbally answer my questions, but the imagination is a wonderful thing so this is what I believe he would have said if he could…)
Ok here goes…
Caroline (bold): Afternoon Diesel. How’s it going today?
Diesel (standard): [ slow blink ]
I’m planning to write a blog post about you because you are one of the most interesting kiddos in the lounge right now. So I want to ask you a few questions to help readers learn a bit more about you.. Cool?
[ double slow blink ]
Let’s start with your background. What would you like to share about your life before you arrived at C & C?
If I told you I’d have to kill you.
Come on don’t be salty…
[slow blink ]
…nothing you want to share?
Well I had an owner but ended up at a shelter. I don’t know why.
I’m sorry friend.
Yeah me too… it sucked.
Ok lighter subject… let’s talk about your likes and dislikes. What’s your favorite thing?
When the mood strikes me I greatly enjoy climbing onto the shoulders of a very select few people and drooling into their hair.
Yes I’ve witnessed this… in fact my husband’s feelings are hurt that you refuse to do so with him.
My drool must be earned via the commensurate amount of poop scoopings and feedings.
Fair enough. What about dislikes?
Perfume. Ick.
I sort of figured, given you were diagnosed with cat asthma right before you arrived here.
How dare you.
Oh come on, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. In fact I bet people would be interested to learn a bit about it.
Fine, if we must get all sciencey…
Feline asthma is caused by an allergic reaction to inhaled allergens – i.e. particles that stimulate a cat’s immune system.
At some point I inhaled something my body found to be an allergen, and specific antibodies were then created to target that antigen. So sometimes when I’m exposed to something that triggers it, those antibodies recognize the allergen and I get sneezy, and occasionally my breathing gets a bit labored and I need some medicine.
Yes, I remember a few weeks ago when you needed to go to Dr. Pearson to get an injection that helps your system better control it’s own antibiotic response. Very simple and lasts a good while.
Lucky for both me and the doctor.
Ok let’s move on to your soul-piercing stare. What’s that all about?
It’s my way of gauging who might be truly worthy of my time and attention. I’m a picky dude.
Yes you are… btw it made my day today when you came over and said hello to me of your own accord!
I occasionally choose to be benevolent towards my benefactors.
Fair enough. OK last question, what would folks be most surprised to learn about you?
I like playing with kittens. I’m not really sure how, but I’m learning and it’s fun.
A good thing to take joy from for sure. Well thanks for your time big buddy, we all love you very much and are working hard to find you a loving home of your own.
I know, and I appreciate it. Now leave me be to snooze please and thank you.