Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is Mom’s birthday, and I’m surprising her with flowers and her favorite cake!Continue Reading
Allegra’s World
Allegra’s World: 12th Adoption Anniversary
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today is my 12th Adoption Anniversary! Twelve years ago today, Mom brought me home to live with her and Amber. Sadly, I never got to know Amber really well, because she passed away six weeks after I arrived. Then it was just Mom and me for almost a year before Ruby joined our family and we spent eight too short years together before Ruby got sick and left us December of 2019.Continue Reading
Allegra and the Crinkly Plastic Seal
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about a toy that appears at my house every now and then, only to go away just as quickly. Continue Reading
Allegra and the Breakfast Smoothie
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! Today, I want to tell you about Mom’s breakfast.Continue Reading
Allegra and the Morning Workout
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about a new job I have: I’m Mom’s purrsonal trainer! Continue Reading
Allegra and the Storage Bin
Hi everyone, it’s Allegra! I want to tell you about a cool new game Mom has been playing with me for the last couple of weeks. She calls it “organizing.” I don’t know what that means, but it’s so fun!Continue Reading
Allegra’s World: Chasing the Lights
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
Allegra and the Maple Tree
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
Allegra and the Catomic Ball
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
Allegra’s World: Squirrels!
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
Allegra’s Health: An Update
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