Well.. so far so good. Mike ate a little oatmeal this morning, and it's still inside of him, so I guess that's a great start. Poor guy was so hungry last night... I gave him a half of a baked potato around 6:30, and it was more than enough to satisfy him. Then before bed, he ate some oyster crackers. I figured they're like mini saltines so they shouldn't upset his stomach. I was right. I was so happy he fell asleep on my bed and stayed there until he jumped off around 4:00 this morning. At 7:30 when I went to let Gidget out, he was just snoring away... never woke up until 10. Thank you Jesus (and Dr. Blaha).
I'm slightly concerned about working for her. She said she's had people work for her and always find something else and leave her. I thought that was pretty odd since she pays so well, and the work isn't all that hard. I kind of had a feeling I knew what it was, and that was verified by Michelle, my daughter, yesterday.
Blaha has four dogs and a lot of cats. Now, I have nothing against cats (they're not my favorite animal but I have nothing against them)... but I know the stench they... and dogs too of course.. can create if not cleaned properly. But.. yesterday, when I told Michelle what I was going to do.. she said, "Uhm.. Mom, you might want to reconsider." I asked her why and she verified my thoughts. She had gone to Blaha's house to pick up meds for Mike. She said the odor was overwhelming. OMG.. I "NEED" this job!! I'm thinking about ways to avoid the smell... maybe spraying myself with Fabreeze and putting vicks under my nose. I can't let this opportunity go, no matter what. As soon as I get home, I'm sure I'll have to wash my clothes and take a shower. That kind of odor stays with you and in your nose.
I'm sure with her schedule and the fact that her office is out of her home and when she gets home she's overwhelmed with paperwork that cleaning and the odors are not a top priority. But.. I can't say anything bad about her.. she's a wonderful, wonderful woman with a huge heart for animals.
So, for today... as of right now... everything is going well. Mike is keeping his oatmeal down... Gidget is being the puppy she's suppose to be.. and I have a job. Life doesn't get much better than that... and if it does.. I'd love to see it.
Hey Cynthia... Thanks for stopping. I do have to say, I'm so grateful for Dr. Blaha... not only does she take care of my babies... she's offering me a bit of financial relief.
Hi Cindy... Blaha doesn't have an outside office. It's in her home, but that's ok... it's work for me. Yeah!! I'm so sorry Justie is having such a hard time. You guys are always in my prayers and always in my heart. You've been through so much, I don't know how you keep up... I really don't. I haven't checked the boys thread yet today, but I'm praying that Tuckie is still on the train.
Everyone... say a prayer for Justice.. he's such a sweet little guy. He had 56 (or 57) days seizure free, and now he's fallen off the train and desperately trying to get back on.
I pray everyone is doing well today and all of you and your fur-kids are healthy and happy.
Love & Blessings
Saturday, June 21, 2008
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So glad to hear Mike's tummy is feeling better! I hope this is the beginning of better days...
As for the cat odor...Maybe you can find a way to tactfully offer to clean the litter boxes? (I know, it'd be a nasty task the first time, but once they're cleaned, keeping up with them isn't as bad.) Maybe something like "Gee, since I'm here while you're so busy being out seeing clients, would you like me to do anything else? Make sure the dogs and cats have fresh water and food, clean the litter boxes, let the dogs out, water the plants, anything like that?" I'm sure the cats would be happier - and so would you! :-) Well, maybe not with the chore itself, but with the results, anyway...Who knows, it might translate to a couple of extra hours a week. And Dr. Blaha might be relieved to have a few less things to worry about.
If all else fails, the Vicks is a good idea. And bring a can of Lysol, and plan to open the windows while you're working...Especially if the odor stems from the cats peeing outside the boxes. But hopefully, if the boxes start getting cleaned regularly, they'd go back to using them.
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June 21, 2008 at 12:10 PM
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I hope that There are many more good days ahead Mike! I had a dream about you last night and you were full of kisses and energy and looked so wonderfully healthy!
Joanna, I was going to mention the same thing as Roberta. Just be honest with her. She sounds like the kind of person that you can talk to.
I have cats but the one thing I CANNOT stand is the amonia smell from uncleaned litter boxes. I have 2 cats and it was always real difficult to get Nathan to clean it so I purchased the Litter Maid litter box. When a cat goes into it, 10 minutes later it automatically cleans the litter and dumps everything into a container that you empty once full. I absolutely love it. I reuse these containers for about a month and then put a new one in. Perhaps you can suggest this one. The only thing I am concerned about the odour is that if it is from cats spraying, you are out of luck to get rid of the odour. What ever has ben sprayed must be gotten rid of whether it be a carpet, couch, etc. Even dry wall has to be torn out and replaced to get rid of that nasty smell. I have never found a product that entirely eliminates it. Hope that some of these suggestions might help you out.
Big hugs to you all!
Cynthia
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June 22, 2008 at 6:45 AM
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Oh my gosh! What wonderful news all around! Yahoo!
Way to go Mike! What a great vet! Yay for Dr. Blaha! Joanna, you go girl!
hugs,
Cynthia
June 20, 2008 5:40 PM
Oh, Joanna, boy I went from feeling so awful for u and Mike, to elation after ur talk with the doc.
For abt 1 year while I went to college, I worked at a vet's office. It was a new practice, and before techs were hired, since I had been a Registered Medical Asst,
I did things like taking history, and other thing.
After techs were hired I entered codes, etc in the computer.
Anyway, I had a very sick pupper at the time--what's new!!!-- and we worked out a barter system. I didn't get money, but all I earned was put on my bill for Higgins' care. Plus I got a little discount becuz of being an "employee".
I didn't have to worry abt vet care at all during that time.
I know I thought the same as u...OK I can work 5 hours and pay this off.
I am just so happy for u. I sure hope Mike is better.
Justice isn't doing great, so I have been spending time cuddling him. But I hope to hear Mike is better!!
Hugs,
Cindy, Tuck and Justice
June 20, 2008 11:03 PM