Godzilla Kitty vs. Foster Mary

Knowing Pepper would be difficult (at best) to get into the
carrier for her trip to the vet, I did what any self-respecting
person would do - I put her sweeter-natured sister, Opal, into
her carrier first.
Next was Tilly for her dental. While Opal and
Tilly's carriers were side by side on the table, Tilly taught Opal
some really good adult meezer curse words. Nothing like teaching the young'uns how to display one's displeasure.
Back to Pepper. I moved slowly in my attempts to capture her. She
moved quickly in her attempts to evade capture. I was getting tired,
she was just getting warmed up.
Back and forth, forth and back we went. Me talking, her glaring. It
wasn't going well although the early-morning cardio workout was
beneficial. I shouldn't require any further exercising today.
Then Pepper went to the top of the cat tree (I blocked off
their "womb" the night before so I wouldn't have to drag them out of
there).
Ahhh....top of the cat tree and the only chair in sight was the
computer chair on wheels. I contemplated my chances of surviving
trying to get an upset kitten, while perched on a wheeled chair. And
believe it or not I actually attempted it. Well one foot, when the
chair moved it did occur to me that broken limbs wouldn't help me
accomplish my goal. So I grabbed her from below. She had the clear
advantage. The inside of my wrist, being covered with rather tender
flesh, was at a disadvantage and the slashing caused my fingers,
holding Pepper in a nice firm scruff, to open automatically.
So back to the "come here little kitty" while Pepper's evasion
tactics continued.
Then Pepper flew back to the top of the cat tree. At this point I was
ready to just reschedule her appointment until I had help but then
the lightbulb went on (or I hit it with my arm). I simply picked up
the carrier and held it up to her.
SHE CLIMBED RIGHT IN.

 

Poor arm! But funny story... :lol:

 

Haha, great story Mary :lol:

 

LOL. Oh Mary_NH. You really do need a full day (or maybe a week?) at a spa! Then another week (or maybe two?) on a nice, relaxing vacation. :mrgreen:

 

Big hugs Mary. That was quite an ordeal. I honestly think you are a terrific foster mom and a great writer. You should compile your stories and submit them for publication. Think of the possibilities. :mrgreen: Of course I would be a very devoted fan and buy all your books. How is your wrist and how are Opal and Pepper doing?

 

Pepper and Opal came through their spays fine. Tilly had a tooth pulled. I held off too long getting everyone's dentals (sorry Chessmind) and so far they've all had to lose a tooth.
Zeus had a cracked one, Missy had an abcessed one, Tilly's was simply bad.
I have always relied on my vet's to let me know if they need dentals when they have had their yearly exams. I always hear "they can wait". Now I'll just get them done.
Dixie had one 3 years ago so I put her last on the list. I prepay them then make the appointment. I send a bit every week and then when there is enough I schedule the appointment. Dixie should be getting hers in April
Opal still likes me, Pepper still sees me as the devil's spawn. My wrist is healing fine - the 3 punctures are okay LOL

 

You are a great mom! It's no fun getting the dental done. I'm sure Pepper will come around in no time. Glad to hear your wrist is healing well.

 

It was good they got their teeth taken care of.

Speaking of which, I have a cavity! And I can't fix it myself, because it's on a top molar.

 

poor Chess...hope you have dental insurance. It's tough finding a dentist if you don't :mrgreen:

 

Chessmind - You can fix your own cavities (aisde from top molars)?! Wow. Impressive.

 

LOL Mary_NH. Actually my whole staff has full medical/dental coverage, but I don't have dental insurance for myself. I have a friend who is a dentist and we do dental work on each other. We only pay the cost for materials used (i.e. lab fees for crowns and such). It works out well.

Yes, Halaroo, I can fix most of my own teeth as long as I have a good field of view. It's really not that impressive. It's kind of like how a hair dresser can cut hair on other people as well as themselves.