12/26 Ripley AMPS 139, +6 74, +8 67, PMPS 149

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Josie & Ripley (GA)

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Seems like a normal start to the day.

I tried a new feeding tactic, to keep the civvie and the drooler away from Ripley while she's eating (those moochers!): I put Ripley and her food in the bathroom and closed the door. She meowed at the door instead of eating, so I joined her and sat by her side while she ate. It's really not much different than feeding her in the kitchen, though I'd much rather sit by her side on the kitchen floor than on the bathroom floor :roll:

The other pets don't aggressively try to eat Ripley's food, they just stare/use their telepathic powers from a distance and gradually inch closer. Those rascals. And Ripples isn't the aggressive type, either, so she'll often just let their intimidation tactics/telepathy get the best of her and she'll walk away and mournfully watch them munch on her food. Hence the Hired Guard (me, though I seem to be working for free :? ).


ETA: Thinking of those who've lost their kitties recently. There are a lot of heavy hearts tonight.
 
Re: 12/26 Ripley AMPS 139

LOL on guarding the food, sounds like a chore, I think you should be getting some kind of compensation! Scrabble and my civvie Sabrina eat the same thing so it makes it easier but we have no droolers. Hope you have a wonderful day and visit the green lagoon!
 
Re: 12/26 Ripley AMPS 139

What if...you got one of those cage crates for her to eat in? Not the ones that look like little plastic boxes, but the ones that are open - just walls of metal squares. then she could be in the room, everyone can see and smell, but no one can get at her food and you can be relieved from guard duty! Mind you, I have no idea how much they cost or if it would be practical in your home, but it was just a thought.

Nice start for Ripley! Have a great day!
 
Re: 12/26 Ripley AMPS 139

That sounds SO much like life in my house! I've got 6 cats, all with varying health issues and dietary needs....I spend hours a day play Food Bowl Referee. I have yet to figure out another way...I've also found that confining them doesn't work :roll: .

Very nice start for Ripley today!!
 
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