In the previous blog post, ‘Still A New Problem,’I discussed the new methods we’d employed to combat Hazel’s new habit of going to the toilet outside of her litter boxes. Briefly, these involved removing door and litter mats (which had become targets) and cleaning/mopping soiled areas with water/washing powder […]

After 6 months, Hazel had spontaneously started ‘excreting’ on both the door and litter mats. After a bit of research we tried to eliminate the most obvious causes. This meant sticking to litter she was familiar with, keeping her trays as clean as possible and removing the lids just […]

It had been 2 months since the broken laptop incident. After much consideration, we’d decided to keep Hazel but make some changes. All seemed to go, not well exactly, but without major incident. But then a new problem arose. The New Problem I’d felt we’d been lucky with Hazel […]

With improvements in the weather, Hazel (at her request) was spending more and more time outside on a leash. Instead of walking her around the garden, we attached the leash to various spots giving her freedom to explore different areas- length of leash permitting. The washing line was a […]

In light of our decision to keep Hazel, we knew we had to make some changes. We had to accept that as a kitten (and house kitten) she was still exploring and learning about her world. This meant accepting some damage and breakages- but also meant trying to avoid […]

This is a follow up on two fronts. The first- Hazel’s check-up with the vet following her being neutered. The second- on what happened after we put her up for sale. Follow Up: Check Up In the interim period, Hazel acted normally (well, for her at least). This was […]

That was still very much the question. Naturally I was very annoyed after the laptop incident (see ‘Female Bengal Kitten For Sale‘) and felt Hazel had to go. However, by the next morning, my feelings had changed. This did not mean we would not sell her- indeed we did […]

There were a few interested parties not long after the advert for Hazel went live. However, there was still the small matter of having her neutered. We’d decided it was best this was done and she was fully recovered before letting her go, something we communicated to those potential […]

This blog is to serve multiple purposes. It is to act as a diary so that I can/could look back in years to come and recall what it was like having a Hazel as a kitten. But it’s also to provide genuine, first-hand stories about the reality of living […]

Before Hazel’s trip to the vet, we thought it might be a good idea to get her used to the car and carrier again. It had been 4 months since she experienced both so we thought establishing a little familiarity may help with reducing stress levels on the day. […]