Archive for February, 2012

I’m not a big fan of the ASPCA. I think they waste too much money on administrative costs. Years ago, I sent them $30, and I think they spent that entire amount on postage and phone calls asking me for more money. However, here in California, they are behind an initiative that I think is good: license plates for pet lovers, the proceeds of which go toward spay and neuter programs.

I hope indeed that the purchase of these plates funds many spay/neuter programs, but I also think that the “spay/neuter” message contained on the plates will help raise awareness of the problem. That in itself earns my support.

Oh, by the way, the plate was designed by actor Pierce Brosnan!

Learn more about the plates here: http://www.caspayplate.com/main.php

The cats have made progress, but it’s been in the two steps forward, one step back fashion. They don’t frenzy at 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. as much as they use to, but when they do figure out that their meal is forthcoming—no matter what time it is—the insanity begins. I’ve found that while I’m sitting down, they’re quiet. The minute I get up, they assume it’s mealtime. And I’m trying hard not to link any specific action on my part to the giving of food, nor am I rewarding bad behavior.

The experiment is much like a game of tennis. I’m going to give last week’s set to the cats. But the game is far from over!