I wanted to post about this saga as it has unfolded, but between work, being sick as hell, and getting hit by the cat distribution system, I wasn’t able. So, here’s part one:
One eye is present and assessing the situation. The other is on paid leave but left half an eyelid open in case of snacks. The blur is the speed of his disappointment.
We got a call from the local animal rescue. They needed help for the night, with 5 kittens, until they could be relocated to a more lasting foster family. We couldn’t have them linger because if a planned trip in a few weeks.
Half white, half grey, one hundred percent unsure what is happening. The eyes are on but the brain is still installing. This unit runs on milk and vibes, please be patient with the render.
The cat preemption rules seem to work as designed: an interruption (me taking a photo) aborts the cleaning process; the cat then services the interrupt first, and finally, after the interrupt handler finishes, it continues to clean itself where it left off.
I got an android equivalent of Airtag and a cat collar holder, thinking to check where my cat hangs out when he’s not home. Not on a regular basis, but to let him wear it a few times to get an idea if i ever have to look for him.
He keeps coming around but gets scared off anytime we go near him. Looks a little thin like he could use a good meal. I’m going to keep trying every time we see him he stays a little longer.
The device is a DIY LoRa transceiver (868 MHz) in a disposable vape enclosure. It was not designed to be operated by a cat, but the cat does not seem to care about that.
I got a call about this girl yesterday. She had some obvious problems. Her inner eyelids are bloodshot. She can’t walk well because of a spinal issue. A vet visit determined that the best option for right now is a week of steroids. Then we’re going to see if there’s another step after that.