Fragments of a Dream: Locked In

Monday, October 3, 2011

Locked In

Only Ernie came up to say hi to me when I came home today. Seconds later I heard Teddy meowing from the spare bedroom and my heart dropped. AH! I locked him in all day! The rental lady made a big deal about my cats when I signed the lease now only a few days after I moved in I have to get the carpet repaired. I dreaded opening the door but there were no other options. Teddy tried to dig his way out of the room only to leave a 2X12inch hole on the carpet by the doorway. I was furious and the cats knew it. I held Teddy by where the carpet was scratched open and yelled at him. I knew it wasn't his fault but I couldn't help it that their mommy have anger issues. I should be thankful that Ernie wasn't trying to rescue Teddy by digging from outside of the door too like they did before when I lived in Pittsford. I love my two fur babies but I'm always worried about them. One more reason I shouldn't have kids. They'd probably be taken away from me by child services.

Renters with pets are the last group of people that can be openly discriminated against. I know the kitties can have accidents from time to time when they're sick or when I lock them in somewhere but kids can easily outdo any pets. Having been a renter for all of my life I'm obsessed about keeping my living space in good condition. Last thing I want is to have money deducted from my security deposit. I'm cheap like that. I suppose that's one of the inconveniences with rentals. Nevertheless I not one to own anything significant. Having leased two cars already I can't even commit on purchasing a vehicle.

Poor Teddy was traumatized by all the yelling and hid under the bed for most of the evening. Later I apologized to him repeatedly and tried to appease him with treats but he was still very skeptical. I see more treats for him for the next few days.

2 comments:

Lisa said...: I too have been a renter all of my life, it freaks me out to think of owning something as big as a house! I can hardly believe my car will be MINE next year. Eek!
Unfortunately, unlike you, the people who lived in our home previously did not take such good care of the house/animals which has made us unable to have them, it's a total bummer!; October 17, 2011 7:58 PM
Lirena said...: Hi Lisa, thanks for checking out my blog. I try to have my kitties well trained. I've found that the best thing to prevent pets from scratching furniture is provide them with lots of scratching posts and toys. The kitties know what they can and can't scratch. :) Cheers, L; October 17, 2011 8:35 PM

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Fragments of a Dream

Monday, October 3, 2011

Locked In

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