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Having just installed some new effects for Photo Booth/iChat, thought I'd take it for spin.
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Spike is almost 13 years old.
I think she's earned the right to make herself at home where ever she sees fit.
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Your human walks into the kitchen. Does this mean?
a) It's hungry
b) It's lost
c) You're hungry
d) Let the begging begin ...

1. Humans shall make no law respecting an establishment of boundaries or prohibiting the free exercise therein, or abridging the freedom of access, or the right to peaceful assembly. In other words: The cat is entitled to go outside anytime s/he wants.
2. A well-carried provisional chamber, being necessary to the fulfillment of a feline''s whims, shall not be infringed. In other words: The cat is entitled to EAT anytime s/he wants.
3. The right of the feline to be secure in their domain, and effects, against unreasonable discomposure, shall not be violated. In other words: The cat is entitled to SLEEP anytime ...

After numerous temperature spikes (no pun intended) and problems with low blood pressure and catheters slipping out, Spike is home.
Shedding (except on her front legs where they shaved her for the i.v.), lethargic and in hiding, but she's home.
The vet still couldn't say for sure what the problem was - all the symptoms I mentioned before were most likely due to some kind of traumatic experience.
We spent half an hour or so of that "quality time" curled up on the couch.
Petting, chin scratching and a couple of growls ensued (Spike, not me).
She growled when I ...