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The Vine: January 6, 2016
January 6, 2016 – 11:20 AM | 12 Comments
The Vine: January 6, 2016

I adopted 3 littermates very recently. I’ve known them since they were 5 weeks old; they are now about 5 months old, and since day one with me have been settling into their furever home. …

The Vine: December 16, 2015
December 16, 2015 – 12:38 PM | 20 Comments
The Vine: December 16, 2015

I’m writing to you with yet another cat question as I know you’ve introduced new cats into your house at different times over the years.

The Vine: April 22, 2015
April 22, 2015 – 9:49 AM | 17 Comments
The Vine: April 22, 2015

I have a good friend (former college roommate) who I have known for about 17 years or so. She lives about 20 minutes from me in the same city.

The Vine: February 18, 2015
February 18, 2015 – 2:00 PM | 36 Comments
The Vine: February 18, 2015

Dog/family question!

The Vine: July 23, 2014
July 23, 2014 – 9:10 AM | 36 Comments
The Vine: July 23, 2014

Here’s a two-for-one special on Vine classics: Pets and dating!

The Vine: April 16, 2014
April 16, 2014 – 12:33 PM | 15 Comments
The Vine: April 16, 2014

I have a new roommate who brought a cat with him and she is now the apple of my eye, the stars, the moon, the assumed owner of our apartment.

N Cracker AA Round 1 Flight 4: Vote!
October 25, 2013 – 9:32 AM | 15 Comments
N Cracker AA Round 1 Flight 4: Vote!

The fourth flight distinguishes itself with me primarily via all the crackers in it that I hate.

The Vine: October 23, 2013
October 23, 2013 – 11:21 AM | 20 Comments
The Vine: October 23, 2013

A little background: I live in a small city in rural Ohio where the houses are fairly close to each other, and our homes are separated from the next street over by an alley that …

The Vine: October 9, 2013
October 9, 2013 – 3:15 PM | 6 Comments
The Vine: October 9, 2013

A friend of mine, Jen, is going through a rough time personally (sudden and unexpected divorce, finding a job, finding a place to live, trying to remain positive and strong for her two kids, etc.). …

The Vine: August 14, 2013
August 14, 2013 – 4:46 PM | 13 Comments
The Vine: August 14, 2013

I have a problem. A kitty-related problem. I have two adult male cats, neutered, 6 years old.