Val
@pessimisticme.bsky.social
Retired sonographer, gardener, animal lover, somewhat decent artist, and writer of words not yet published. Trying to do my part in making the world a better place.
We had an orange female cat years ago, and I have wanted another every since she passed. FYI, orange female cats get adopted crazy fast at the shelters. Anyhow, from left to right, my 2nd attempt at getting an orange female, kitten that showed up in my yard, and 1st attempt. 🥰
#cats
#cats
December 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
We had an orange female cat years ago, and I have wanted another every since she passed. FYI, orange female cats get adopted crazy fast at the shelters. Anyhow, from left to right, my 2nd attempt at getting an orange female, kitten that showed up in my yard, and 1st attempt. 🥰
#cats
#cats
I spent most of Thanksgiving, and back again Friday night in the ER. Hypertension emergency. BP in the 190s over low 100s. Never had an issue with high blood pressure before. Pets are supposed to reduce stress and BP. These are my 4 pets that are not doing their damn job lol. I still love them. ❤️
November 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I spent most of Thanksgiving, and back again Friday night in the ER. Hypertension emergency. BP in the 190s over low 100s. Never had an issue with high blood pressure before. Pets are supposed to reduce stress and BP. These are my 4 pets that are not doing their damn job lol. I still love them. ❤️
#feralkitten update: Slow progress lately, but he is far more relaxed now. His tail is getting so fluffy. 😍
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
#feralkitten update: Slow progress lately, but he is far more relaxed now. His tail is getting so fluffy. 😍
Total feral turd at the vet today. We had to rebook and given sedatives to give to him prior to the appt. He is not sorry, lol.
#feralkitten
#feralkitten
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Total feral turd at the vet today. We had to rebook and given sedatives to give to him prior to the appt. He is not sorry, lol.
#feralkitten
#feralkitten
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 AM
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The least blurry picture I took of him this morning.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
November 21, 2025 at 6:53 PM
The least blurry picture I took of him this morning.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
His new hiding spot is in the middle drawer of the desk. He can get into it from below. IDK how he fits in it, but he does.
November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Slowly introducing the 2 adult cats to the new kitten. Bones(adult) is so good with Grimm(kitten). They started playing shortly after this. I thought Bones would take a while to warm up, and Rocki would immediately love him, but it has been quite the opposite.
November 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Slowly introducing the 2 adult cats to the new kitten. Bones(adult) is so good with Grimm(kitten). They started playing shortly after this. I thought Bones would take a while to warm up, and Rocki would immediately love him, but it has been quite the opposite.
I hope he keeps his grayish mane when he is older.
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I hope he keeps his grayish mane when he is older.
Video #2 He is so stinking cute.
November 15, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Video #2 He is so stinking cute.
Grimm is playing! This is like real playing. Huge step in taming this feral kitten. It was hard to find something he liked. He is only playing with the older plush toys our other 2 cats have played with a lot. I had only given him new, or toys the other cats didn't play with much. My bad.
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Grimm is playing! This is like real playing. Huge step in taming this feral kitten. It was hard to find something he liked. He is only playing with the older plush toys our other 2 cats have played with a lot. I had only given him new, or toys the other cats didn't play with much. My bad.
Getting braver by the day. This is the closest Grimm has gotten to me. He was only about 3ft away. He is legit testing my "be a statue" ability, lol.
November 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Getting braver by the day. This is the closest Grimm has gotten to me. He was only about 3ft away. He is legit testing my "be a statue" ability, lol.
Grimm taking a couple swats at a toy. Not much, but it's a good start at learning to play. This is also the most relaxed I've seen him so far. ❤️
November 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Grimm taking a couple swats at a toy. Not much, but it's a good start at learning to play. This is also the most relaxed I've seen him so far. ❤️
Thanks for that info. That was very sweet of you. Feathers are a big no. He seems scared of them. Catnip mouse and balls are a meh. He has responded to plush worm/snake toys such the one in the pic. I am about to post a video of him sort of playing with one.
November 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Thanks for that info. That was very sweet of you. Feathers are a big no. He seems scared of them. Catnip mouse and balls are a meh. He has responded to plush worm/snake toys such the one in the pic. I am about to post a video of him sort of playing with one.
Northern lights have started up here in lower Michigan!
#northernlights
#northernlights
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Northern lights have started up here in lower Michigan!
#northernlights
#northernlights
Grimm has run of the entire office now. As soon he is all clear of fleas and internal parasites he can join the crew.
November 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Grimm has run of the entire office now. As soon he is all clear of fleas and internal parasites he can join the crew.
##feralkitten update: It's a boy! Meet Grimm. 😊
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
##feralkitten update: It's a boy! Meet Grimm. 😊
Every day this kitten is a little spicier, while also a little more relaxed. Lots of hisses, but then it came close to me and ate while the crate was open. I even put my hand at the crate entrance and although it froze and stopped eating, it didn't run to the back of the crate. ❤️
November 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Every day this kitten is a little spicier, while also a little more relaxed. Lots of hisses, but then it came close to me and ate while the crate was open. I even put my hand at the crate entrance and although it froze and stopped eating, it didn't run to the back of the crate. ❤️
Feral kitten update: It let me switch out all the bedding with minimal hissing. It even let me pet it with a back scratcher. Vet appt is set for Monday providing I can get it in a carrier.
November 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Feral kitten update: It let me switch out all the bedding with minimal hissing. It even let me pet it with a back scratcher. Vet appt is set for Monday providing I can get it in a carrier.
#feralkitten update: The kitten woke up and chose violence today lol. It did not like me changing out its litter box at all. The 2 goobers constantly staring at it through the glass door may or may not be helping. The jury is still out on that. 😊
November 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
#feralkitten update: The kitten woke up and chose violence today lol. It did not like me changing out its litter box at all. The 2 goobers constantly staring at it through the glass door may or may not be helping. The jury is still out on that. 😊
#feralkitten update: Got him/her! It walked calmly out of the trap and into the crate. No hissing. No spitting. It's a sweetie.
November 5, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#feralkitten update: Got him/her! It walked calmly out of the trap and into the crate. No hissing. No spitting. It's a sweetie.