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hamsterjill

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13. I try not to complain, but it has been a real challenge.

Fri Jan 9, 2026, 10:52 PM

Jan 9

It was near 80 today and will be near freezing by Sunday morning. The drastic changes create their own hurdles.

There is a heated building for the animals (cats), but some refuse to go inside. They have a covered catio and I have electric blankets in there. Then they have a large open area that is basically a big kennel with a top on it. I have tarps wherever I can stick one but the winds wreak havoc.

Everyday is a total reset almost.

I know we sound like real wimps down here because our temps don't get anywhere near as cold as some northern states. But the animals still have to acclimate. Grateful to have as much as I do have for them!!! I always say prayers for the strays that don't have what mine have. Breaks my heart.

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every effn thing vapor2 Jan 9 #1

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How much Codifer Jan 9 #8

Was going to say ... UTUSN Jan 9 #3

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Yep Brenda Jan 9 #5

They really don't give a damn about anyone BlueKota Jan 9 #7

Wow popsdenver Jan 9 #9

He really hates us. BlueKota Jan 9 #12

It's absurd in South Texas. hamsterjill Jan 9 #10

That has to be difficult with the animals. BlueKota Jan 9 #11

I try not to complain, but it has been a real challenge. hamsterjill Jan 9 #13