tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7445273588748679230.post5396334973663916960..comments2009-09-02T23:36:47.522+10:00Ylla Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11457544775737382490noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7445273588748679230.post-456140789556086292009-09-02T23:36:47.522+10:002009-09-02T23:36:47.522+10:00This is the first time I&#39;ve seen a comment longer than the blog story itself!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7445273588748679230.post-27245434141778679192009-09-02T19:25:59.315+10:002009-09-02T19:25:59.315+10:00Well Hey there!<br /><br />Interesting - I too am an IT exec, initial K..... though I am in the process of setting up my business and lifestyle to serve in the animal care industry.....<br /><br />I however, I am on of the lucky ones with an understanding husband... it was a case of love me love my cat (singular cat) when first we met and he grew to love my cat very dearly.<br /><br />Since that start 20 plus years ago, I have mounted a campaign of TNR in my local area - and after desexing over 60 cats in one year, and rehoming them locally, &amp; others released locally, those also have total care and maintenance (including food, water, shelter, parasite treatment and full healthcare vet care - released ONLY because they are afraid of being indoors or were just not yet tame enough - otherwise they would ALL be happy INDOORS by now!)<br /><br />With our TNR program we have had no kittens for nearly 3 years now! Woooohoooooo! (I worked with all of the neighbours to get them to understand and for the most part comply with the desexed pet ethic! - quite a job!)<br /><br />Anyway - I suppose the story is, if the potential partner doesn&#39;t show much potential affection for the pets, then that might put some owners off - but my hubby grew to love my cat over a period of a few months .... <br /><br />Importantly, we did have time away as we got cat sitters in to help (either family or young friends who loved the chance of having a house to themselves and the added benifit of a loving little cat or two - or 4 or more!)<br /><br />I guess what I am saying is that we have to make time for ourselves and our partners - and a little bit of work to find the right cat sitters (either personal friends and family - or a professional trusted kitty sitter service (like we have) means that that the relationship prospers!<br /><br />In my situation, the funny thing is, that although I did/do all the main work rescuing, capturing, runs to the vet for desexings and health checks, socialising, rehoming and feeding - the indoor rescues (4) ADORE him the most and make a huge loving fuss of him (isn&#39;t it always the way?) - I tend to get the leftovers who can&#39;t fit right on top of him!<br /><br />He is now every bit as concerned for their welfare as I am - and this extends to the 5 outdoor &#39;squirrel&#39; cats that live in our front yard! Plus any cat we may encounter who may need our help!<br /><br />As to the outdoor kitties, it was a lot more effort and more time consuming when I had to go and find them to feed them - but now, it is easy as calling to them around dusk and giving them a pat and their dinner!<br /><br />They all sleep in the various kitty cubbies we have set up to make their lives comfortable and safe!<br /><br />So, I suppose they are more compliant now too!<br /><br />Yes, we who love animals can make them a high priority, but with a little forward planning, getting a relationship with a sitter that you can rely on, having a key lodged with them to make the logistics easier - then every ones needs ar managed adn catered to... and ALL our relationships can become enriched and all the better for it!<br /><br />Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com