Steve Symington’s Blog

Well, at least physically…and we think he’s got a lot more growing to do.

You might remember little Harrison from my earlier post, “New Kitten”, but it’s been almost a year since then so I figured you might want to see what he looks like now…
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My wife and I decided to find a friend for our 2 year-old cat Toby. Our search yielded a ten week-old kitten. He’s a crazy, lovable, mischievous ball of fur who keeps us awake at night by alternating between scratching us under the covers and maniacally purring while lying on (and around) my face. After a few days of digging for a name, a Louis Armstrong CD sang out the appellation for our new hellion; we now stand the proud owners of a kitten named Louis. Update: After a few days of trying out the name “Louie”, we decided it just doesn’t fit him! “Harrison” (”Harry” for short) is his new name. Here are a few pictures for your viewing enjoyment …

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Shortly after moving into our current house, my wife and I noticed we were overwhelmed by the inebriating smell of cat poop on any given warm day upon approaching the front door. It only took a few moments for me to spot the source(s); along the base of the house in the flower beds were several curious mounds of dirt, each concealing its own little kitty surprise.

The first time I mowed the lawns (unfenced front and fenced back), I couldn’t help but notice many more morsels and their seeming magnetic attractions to the bottoms of my shoes.

It seems that, while the previous owners occupied the home, the territorial neighborhood animals overtook the yard. I have since begun a quest to establish myself as the local dominant creature and reclaim my property.

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