Tuesday, January 26, 2021

No Joke for Scherzo

By a remarkable amount of luck, I have managed to trap the third of Bauble’s five kittens at my work-place. While Xanadu waits, more or less happily, at home, this little one waits, terrified, in a trap. I’ve named him Scherzo; it’s a classical music term for a light, amusing movement, from the Italian word for ‘joke’. Right now, however, Scherzo isn't seeing any humour.



I didn’t think I’d catch him, or as easily as he was caught. This morning, I set a trap while five or six of the regular cats, all previously fixed, came out for breakfast. I didn’t see any of Bauble’s kittens at the time (though Sonata and Serenade were seen on the weekend, cleaning themselves after eating.) Not ten minutes later, one of my co-workers came in and reported a cat in the trap. I was certain it was one I had previously captured.


Two black and white cats (Fresca and Shasta), brothers, are regular diners behind my work-place; they are nearly identical, but I can tell them apart upon inspection. Scherzo looks like them, but the nearly all-black nose and black smudge on the chin differentiate him. That he is an unsterilised youngster was confirmed by my colleague who feeds the colony.


I am waiting now upon the availability of a time for Scherzo’s surgery. Though I am, for convenience, calling him male, he may be a female, and the longer time required for spaying must be considered by the doctor. Either way, he will be staying over-night in the warmth of my bathroom. I think I feel confident enough in Xanadu to move him to the library this afternoon.


This seems like a good start to the day, even if Scherzo isn’t feeling it.



16 comments:

  1. How wonderful that you have him and that he will be tended too. What wonderful fortune for him and for you in your effort to get these catizens spayed and neutered. As for sweet Xanadu, I am so glad he has proven himself to be allowed to go to the library. Smoochies for him and for Scherzo as well.

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  2. That's good news, despite Scherzo's discomfort at the moment. Good luck with the spay/neuter.

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  3. Never a dull moment at the Cosy Apartment! Congrats on getting him (or her), and we have fingers and paws crossed for a successful neutering, no problems.

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    1. Things *have* been pretty eventful. With each post, I expect to hear the announcer saying, "Like sands through an hourglass, these are the cats of our lives..."

      *Cue dramatic music*

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    2. The role of ‘scared kitten facing sterilization’ will now be played by Scherzo…

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  4. That is very good news that you have another of the kittens. It will be an adventure for Xanadu to explore the library

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  5. Well! You've been a buy cat foster these last few days!
    Scherzo, your life is looking up, despite your obvious misgivings!

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  6. Years ago there was a TV show called "Full House". I think you
    are trying to out do the show. Glad one more will be neutered
    so less kittens some day. He is a looker.

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    1. In keeping with that series, should I pay someone bribes to get my cats into the right university?

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    2. Only if the cats want to be veterinarians (which I understand) and not influencers (which I do not understand).

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  7. Congratulations on capturing Scherzo! Kea's right - things are never dull at the Cosy Apartment. If this keeps up you may need to open up an additional wing!

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  8. Well, he or she might thank you later when a home shows him/her lots of love and happiness.

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  9. Poor guy. We know Scherzo is scared now, but he will have a much better life thanks to your efforts.

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  10. HaHa! Brilliant...
    Ten out of ten for your Italian
    translation John..! :).
    It all turning into quite amusing
    opera! Perhaps by Joe Green..!
    ooops! Sorry..Giuseppe Verdi..

    And that's no joke...(Scherzo)...

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  11. Scherzo....dood...truzt uz.....thiz iz for de best; ewe due knot noe uz... but catz canna tell a lie ~~~~~~~~~~ best fishez two ewe all sew♥♥♥

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  12. Sherzo no worries you may not know it but things are looking up

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