by Pamela Knudsen | Feb 9, 2020 | Behavior
Bobcat’s napping on the bed and I can hear his soft snoring coming from the bedroom. I’ve got KXFM, Laguna’s radio station playing Americana music in the kitchen, but it still seems too quiet; too still. Not that I like loudness or lots of activity around me while...
by Pamela Knudsen | Jan 5, 2020 | Behavior, Cataholics, Pet Boarding Customers
As I dipped a teabag into the mug of boiling water, I thought to myself, I need to check on Lexington. While holding my cup of tea, I walked into the bedroom and stood there dumbfounded for a moment. The bed was empty. Then I realized that my mind cleverly tricked...
by Pamela Knudsen | Nov 3, 2019 | Behavior, Veterinary
“I didn’t know dogs and cats could get colds…” said a co-worker to me the other day in response to my comment about Lexington having a bad snotty nose. Yes, indeed, cats get colds as evidenced by Lexington’s snot-crusted right nostril and cheek, and runny right...
by Pamela Knudsen | Aug 4, 2019 | Behavior, Veterinary
Lexington’s two front legs make a languid stretch out from under his chest; first the left, then the right with his big paws leading the way. He props himself up into a sphinx-like position, yawning as he awakes from napping on the porch. He looks at me, blinks, and...
by Pamela Knudsen | May 26, 2019 | Anecdotes
Earlier this month, as I read and heard many “Happy Mother’s Day” sentiments, I thought about how I missed that boat. I didn’t even think about wanting kids until I was in my late thirties. At that time, I had a boyfriend who didn’t want kids. Preferring a...
