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Caring for the Cats

Checklist

Wet Food.
- All cats get one quarter can of corresponding wet food with a handful of dry food sprinkled on top. Ollie gets 2 handfuls to slow him down (the others just feel left out). Sometimes Lilly likes a little adult food with her kitten food.
- Kelsey and Lilly sometimes wonder; they’ll usually eat more if you bring their food to their new spot.
- Ollie will try to steal from the others; if they are mostly finished, it’s OK, but make sure everyone gets their fill first.
Lysine. Both kittens get lysine supplements twice per day. Squeeze half-inch or so onto one finger (per cat).
- Ollie will likely lick it right off your finger. Lilly will probably not.
- For kittens that won’t lick it, grab them and smear it on one of their paws (Lilly prefers front left). Try to spread it out; they can shake off the clumps.
Dry food. The automatic feeder should be operational, but checking it has enough never hurts. If there is not much dry food available, filling the porcelain bowl is a good idea.
Water. There is one bowl upstairs (main bedroom) and one downstairs (near back door). Best to refill while unplugged with cold water.

Litter. If you prefer more frequently, that’s fine, too.
- The three boxes are located in the game room (in a coffee table-like box), in the main bathroom, and in the upstairs guest bathroom.
- Implements (scoop, paper or plastic bag, supplemental litter) are located in the closet at the top of the stairs.

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Kelsey (“string bean,” “big boy,” “big brother”). Large orange tabby; male.
- Frequently hisses, but not usually aggressive unless cornered. A gentle approach with respect for his boundaries is best. Sweet guy once he approves of you.
- Occasionally has a fat lip or some diarrhea. Nothing to be concerned about unless his lip is very large, the diarrhea is frequent, or he isn’t eating.
Ollie (“Ollie bean,” “Ollie pop,” “little man,” “little brother”). Grey tabby; male.
- Playful and snuggly little kitten. Can be held if he’s calm, but not when playing. Does not know “soft paw.”
- Has a complex lung condition that affects his breathing. A little increased effort/rate is normal for him, but there’s a cat inhaler available in case of emergencies.
Lilly (“Lilly bean,” “Lilly pop,” “little sister,” “baby girl”). Mostly white calico with tabby stripes; female.
- Playful and easy to hold little kitten. Seriously, you can probably just grab her.

Millie (“bean burrito,” “princess”). Mostly dark calico with orange and white splotches; female.
- Departed this life at the end of 2025 and now takes care of us.