Terrilee
Basil and I are doing great
Who knew that he would talk as much as I do? When I first got him, I was contemplating changing his name, but Parsley-Oregano-and-Thyme was just too long. It was great when he decide to use the couch as a scratching post (Parsley-Oregano-and-Thyme - what do you think you are doing? Mommy said we don't do that here!!!) So,I decided to keep him as Basil. He can also be quite vocal when he wants his treats. I'm not sure what they put in those Tempation cat treats, but I fear that Basil is addicted, and must have them at least 3 times a day. 4 if I'm feeling generous.
I was a wee bit concerned when I first got Basil, because I was told that he was neutered, but he still had his balls (or so I thought). I took him to the vet for his booster shot, and I asked the vet about it. It wasa embarrassing topic to broach, mostly because the vet was cute. The vet said he would check it out for me. Yep, he was neutered. Umm, what about the very visible balls? Oh, that's just the scotum sack. Well, why didn't they remove that too? Apparently, according to the very male vet, that would be far too painful. Oh. Sorry.
He also said that Basil was a bit overweight. No, he's not! He's just big boned!
I had been contemplating getting a cat for years, but always put it off (I believe it was my fear of responsibility andcommitment), but I am so happy to have Basil as a part of my life, and now, can't imagine not having him. I read up about Siamese cats when I first got him, and one of the things they said was that Siamese cats will generally attach themselves to one person in the house, and since I'm the only one in the house, it's no suprise that Basil rarely leaves my side. He's not a lap cat, per se, instead he put's his butt on my lap, and stretches out over my chest (vertically), so that he can snuggle up under my hair at my neck. He'll even brush it on occasion :-)
I do have some pics, but I'm a bit behind on figuring out how to get the pics from my camera to the computer - sorry!
Thank you so much!
Terilee and Basil too