Oh my animals are characters and it is amazing to see the different personalities each have. I have 6 cats all are rescues. I have one that steals pot holders and plays with them. I put them away in the drawer and she will pull the drawer open and steal the pot holders out and throw them up in the air chase them around, stalks them. It is so funny to watch her. She also takes her toys looks at me swats them under the stove or the fridge so I have to use a clothes hander and a flash light to fish them out. She knows too when I get the flash light and hanger because she cries and runs to where she stashed her toy. Oh another thing she does. She growls when strangers come up to the house. The UPS man, friends she has never seen, Oil man. One time I was sitting in my livingroom and she started growling and running to different windows in my house going around to the back side of my house. I knew someone was out there because she never does this otherwise. When I went to the back french doors she had ran too growling there was a man there trying to pull on my doors, Thank goodness they were locked! He saw me and ran off and I called the police. The police couldn't believe that my cat had let me know he was there. I have 2 cats that eat mashed potatoes with their paws like the earlier poster who has the cat that eats sour cream with his paw. They will not eat it any other way. I am sure I can think of more things but my oven just dinged so I will write more later when I have some more time.

thank you justmetoo! Just a half an hour ago soon after it got dark she came back and sat right by the window at the spot where she jumped off LOL She ran inside the house...and obviously ran to her food. It was raining the whole day and it is pretty cold now, she was as wet as she could be and pretty distressed. Right now she is happily rolling back and forth on the carpet...:) Now we just hope she didn't get bit by anyone outside, didn't get flees and didn't get cold... But at least she is here. She is somewhat apprehensive about climbing on my lap but now as I type she rolled up in her kitty bed ready to go to sleep. :) Oh no poor Cricket. Glad he was found! The thing with our cat is that she is very particular about food, she only eats one brand of boring dry food that has no smell, can't lure here in with tasty smell. Our cat could meow, but she rarely does. So it is a tough deal if she runs away..Gotta check our window screens better. I am glad the ordeal is over.

boxerpups - I am so sorry for your loss. Pets are family and provide so much love and affection that is unspoken and unconditional. We lost our beloved lab of nearly 10 years this April just shy of his 10th birthday. He developed a splenic tumor and was very sick. We opted to operate b/c the other choice was to put him down or let the tumor eventually explode (which it was close to at the time). We knew the chances of it being a cancerous tumor were very high but we wanted to give him every chance he could at life and there was a small chance it was non cancerous which gave us hope. We operated and he had a rough time recovering b/c of the size of the tumor and b/c his heart had been so stressed due to the tumor. We checked him out of the hospital against medical advice after nearly a week in the vet hospital b/c he wasn't eating on his own or really perking up if we weren't there. We brought him home and he was never happier to be home, went out in the yard, went upstairs (even though he wasn't supposed to - he always slept upstairs next to my side of the bed), snuggled with all of us and ATE! We thought he was going to be okay, drs were amazed he responded so well to being home. Well he passed away the next morning. :( Sometimes pets need the extra time with their owners as much has we need the extra time with them. Our dog NEEDED to come home and one extra night with us, check out the yard, go all over the house and make sure all of us were okay too. Turns out his tumor was not cancerous after all. We are glad we operated and glad we got one more night. So just because YOU needed the time, don't think your beloved pet didn't need the extra time too to say goodbye and spend with you and your family.

What Is the Ideal House Temperature for Dogs and Cats? https://www.minisplitairconditioningsystem.org/ You love pampering your pet with gourmet treats, designer toys, and automatic pet doors. But are you confident your dog or cat is happy with the thermostat setting? The best temperature for your pet depends on various factors including breed, health conditions, and other circumstances. Consider the factors that affect your pet’s ideal temperature and how to choose the perfect thermostat setting to balance comfort and energy efficiency. Factors that Affect the Ideal Temperature for Pets There isn’t one perfect temperature setting to accommodate the needs of all pets in every season. Consider the following factors to help you determine whether your pet prefers a warm or cool home: Coat type: Dogs and cats with thick, long coats tend to be more cold-tolerant. In fact, they often overheat faster than humans. On the other hand, pets with thin, short fur (and hairless varieties) aren’t able to retain body heat as well and therefore prefer warmer temperatures. Size: Smaller pets have a higher surface-area-to-volume ratio. This means they have more skin through which to lose body heat relative to their size than larger animals. That’s why small dogs tend to get cold faster than large breeds. Weight: Body fat is also a contributing factor. Overweight pets have a thicker insulating layer to protect against the cold. However, the health risks associated with obesity greatly outweigh the added warmth in the winter, so strive to keep your pet lean and fit. Age and health: Young puppies and kittens, as well as elderly pets, tend to require warmer house temperatures. Animals with acute infections or chronic joint conditions benefit from higher temperatures and heated sleeping areas as well. Choosing the Best Temperature for Pets With the above information, you can set the house temperature to the ideal setting for you and your pet. Here are our recommendations: Summer Temperature In general, you should set the thermostat between 75 and 78 degrees F when you’re at home in the summer. If you have a large, long-haired dog, such as a Husky or Samoyed, around 75 degrees may be best. If you have an elderly short-haired cat, 78 degrees could be preferable. When you’re gone at work all day or on vacation, don’t set the temperature any higher than 80 to 82 degrees. To ensure your pet stays comfortable, provide fresh water and an area to cool off, such as the basement or a room with tiled flooring. Winter Temperature Plan to set the thermostat between 69 and 72 degrees when you’re at home in the winter. Large, animals with thick coats tend to prefer temperatures on the lower end of this spectrum, while you may want to set the thermostat higher for your hairless cat or new puppy. When you’re away, set the thermostat no lower than 60 degrees. Keep the temperature a little higher for small, young, or sick animals. Always provide your pet with a soft, warm bed, and open the curtains so the sun shines in, giving the animal a place a sunbathe.