As of this morning, Babycakes has joined the community fully. The wire door at the bottom of the stairs has been taken down (much to the joy of my husband). This house is over 40 years old, and whoever designed the staircase should have their head examined! Two people can’t travel up the stairs comfortably, much less can you move furniture up this narrow passageway that looks more like a mine shaft, than an open stairway. Our goal is to bust down the one wall, and bring the staircase around and out in the open.

This morning, I just opened the door a crack and stepped back out of the way. BC came tumbling down the stairs and pranced through the opening joining the others who were eating. There was no hissing, spitting, swatting or complaints when she merged with the crew. Although for some reason, later her and Rocky were circling each other contemplating in their cat-like way about this new smell in the house.

There have been no strikes, no walkouts, the crew now benefits from her company. I am a bit worried about her being out in the enclosure just based on the dirt factor. But, I will keep an eye on her two wounds and flush them if need be if they get dirty. I think she needs to exercise and get accustomed to being here. I do have found ads up, hoping if someone is looking for her, they will claim her. But for now, she is with my crew and all is well.

Twirl is also with the group- so the only isolated kitty still is Guinevere who seems to prefer being in the bedroom versus becoming part of the activity here in the house. Guinevere got sick last night. I am hoping it is just because of the new kitty smell and not something serious.