Browsing Archive: March, 2012
Posted by Michelle Merkel on Thursday, March 29, 2012,
"Nesting" is not uncommon for women who are expecting--an urge to get everything ready for the new baby--cleaning, organizing, and making a nice environment. I find myself doing this behavior, too... for my kittens coming. Three litters of kittens this spring--two litters of Exotic kittens, and one litter of pure Persian kittens. I am so excited! Last year I gutted a bedroom, painted and decorated it. I chose a soft aqua and cream for the walls, with bright white trim. Soft lighting. A ...
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Posted by Michelle Merkel on Friday, March 16, 2012,
Happy little story...
I took in two exotics that had been neglected and abandoned. They were incredibly skinny, incredibly dirty, and incredibly shy. One had a big open gash on her shoulder/leg--to the degree you could see the muscle underneath. A real mess--I was worried maybe I wouldn't be able to find them homes, and I couldn't keep them long term--but I couldn't say no, either, because they were going to have to go to animal control if I didn't step in--and given their condition, they w...
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Posted by Michelle Merkel on Friday, March 9, 2012,
Bringing your new kitten home is a very exciting time, but it can quickly turn sad if you do not take the proper precautions and ready your surroundings. I always recommend that kittens be confined to one or two rooms to start, and then have their territory expanded slowly, with supervision. Even a small apartment is a big place for a little kitten, and it is amazing how many potential dangers lurk around every corner. To help keep your kitten safe, and to help minimize your stress, I have...
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Posted by Michelle Merkel on Saturday, March 3, 2012,
Spring is here in the desert--lots of flowers - blooming, lots of bunnies - hopping, lots of hair - shedding :) The girls are starting to cycle, so soon kittens will be on the way. I am really looking forward to this spring's litters--I have 3 planned--2 Exotic litters and one pure Persian. I know I am excited, but apparently others are, too, as I have already taken a few deposits for kittens in the upcoming litters. It is so rewarding to hear that others love my kitties, too. For me, I ... Continue reading ...
Proud Proprietor of Mewz Precious Persians and Exotics Cattery.
Originally from Montana, have lived all over the west and midwest, but finally found "home" in the valley of the sun.
My degree is in Anthropology, with minors in Japanese and History. I am working on getting a dual Masters in Social Work and Public Admin. All of that is a long way from where I started--which was Pre-Vet. :)
Besides grooming, breeding and showing my Persian and Exotic cats, I enjoy photography, writing, DIY projects, and computer gaming.
