bells and whistles and red tape

I am home sick with severe cramps and pain.
The shelter called this morning. A slight problem we did not anticipate: We need to have records of Puff's and Jupiter's rabies vaccinations before our adoption application can be completed. Puff got the shot in 2005, but Adam can't remember from where. So I made an appointment for later this afternoon with our local vet to get her a new shot and get the certificate. The bigger problem is that Adam is severely hungover from staying up all night due to jet lag, and drinking himself nearly sick. I had asked last night if he could help me run errands today (I had assumed I'd go to work and the errands could be done after); but I didn't think he'd drink so hard. Hopefully, three hours will be enough time to recover so we can get to the vet's, or I may have to take Puff on a bus. And I don't know if Jason took Jupiter to get the rabies shot. He may have. Worse comes to worse, I will pay for the shot, just to get this crap over with.
All I know is the application will remain incomplete if these two things are not done.
I have never heard of an animal shelter having such strict rules just to adopt a kitten.
I have three hours. I'm sure I can come up with a solution. Hell -- I will try and take a cab if it really comes down to it, if Adam is still fucked up (I have no sympathy right now, either).

It's nobody's fault. I should have known, anyway.
Cross your fingers, still.
One way or another, this kitten will be mine.

bells and whistles and red tape

I am home sick with severe cramps and pain.
The shelter called this morning. A slight problem we did not anticipate: We need to have records of Puff's and Jupiter's rabies vaccinations before our adoption application can be completed. Puff got the shot in 2005, but Adam can't remember from where. So I made an appointment for later this afternoon with our local vet to get her a new shot and get the certificate. The bigger problem is that Adam is severely hungover from staying up all night due to jet lag, and drinking himself nearly sick. I had asked last night if he could help me run errands today (I had assumed I'd go to work and the errands could be done after); but I didn't think he'd drink so hard. Hopefully, three hours will be enough time to recover so we can get to the vet's, or I may have to take Puff on a bus. And I don't know if Jason took Jupiter to get the rabies shot. He may have. Worse comes to worse, I will pay for the shot, just to get this crap over with.
All I know is the application will remain incomplete if these two things are not done.
I have never heard of an animal shelter having such strict rules just to adopt a kitten.
I have three hours. I'm sure I can come up with a solution. Hell -- I will try and take a cab if it really comes down to it, if Adam is still fucked up (I have no sympathy right now, either).

It's nobody's fault. I should have known, anyway.
Cross your fingers, still.
One way or another, this kitten will be mine.

bells and whistles and red tape

I am home sick with severe cramps and pain.
The shelter called this morning. A slight problem we did not anticipate: We need to have records of Puff's and Jupiter's rabies vaccinations before our adoption application can be completed. Puff got the shot in 2005, but Adam can't remember from where. So I made an appointment for later this afternoon with our local vet to get her a new shot and get the certificate. The bigger problem is that Adam is severely hungover from staying up all night due to jet lag, and drinking himself nearly sick. I had asked last night if he could help me run errands today (I had assumed I'd go to work and the errands could be done after); but I didn't think he'd drink so hard. Hopefully, three hours will be enough time to recover so we can get to the vet's, or I may have to take Puff on a bus. And I don't know if Jason took Jupiter to get the rabies shot. He may have. Worse comes to worse, I will pay for the shot, just to get this crap over with.
All I know is the application will remain incomplete if these two things are not done.
I have never heard of an animal shelter having such strict rules just to adopt a kitten.
I have three hours. I'm sure I can come up with a solution. Hell -- I will try and take a cab if it really comes down to it, if Adam is still fucked up (I have no sympathy right now, either).

It's nobody's fault. I should have known, anyway.
Cross your fingers, still.
One way or another, this kitten will be mine.

halfway done

Adam took me and Puff to the vet; I have the new rabies shot certificate. Now, all that has to happen is Jupiter's vaccinations. Adam is willing to take him tomorrow to the Banfield in Germantown, to a walk-in vaccination clinic between certain hours. That's all the shelter would need, then.
I apologize for the apparent ignorance and irritation in the last post. This is my first time adopting a pet, and I honestly did not realize it had to be so detailed and specific and exact. I am very glad for it, though -- better that then they just handing over the animals to anyone...

Adam is sober now, and has made a pizza for lunch. I covered him with kisses after learning that he would take Jupiter to Banfield tomorrow. He is a good, good man. Jason is in class right now, but when he comes home we will tell him; it just leaves one less thing for him to do, and hopefully it will lessen his stress a little.
I just want my friends to be happy and not-stressed...

halfway done

Adam took me and Puff to the vet; I have the new rabies shot certificate. Now, all that has to happen is Jupiter's vaccinations. Adam is willing to take him tomorrow to the Banfield in Germantown, to a walk-in vaccination clinic between certain hours. That's all the shelter would need, then.
I apologize for the apparent ignorance and irritation in the last post. This is my first time adopting a pet, and I honestly did not realize it had to be so detailed and specific and exact. I am very glad for it, though -- better that then they just handing over the animals to anyone...

Adam is sober now, and has made a pizza for lunch. I covered him with kisses after learning that he would take Jupiter to Banfield tomorrow. He is a good, good man. Jason is in class right now, but when he comes home we will tell him; it just leaves one less thing for him to do, and hopefully it will lessen his stress a little.
I just want my friends to be happy and not-stressed...

halfway done

Adam took me and Puff to the vet; I have the new rabies shot certificate. Now, all that has to happen is Jupiter's vaccinations. Adam is willing to take him tomorrow to the Banfield in Germantown, to a walk-in vaccination clinic between certain hours. That's all the shelter would need, then.
I apologize for the apparent ignorance and irritation in the last post. This is my first time adopting a pet, and I honestly did not realize it had to be so detailed and specific and exact. I am very glad for it, though -- better that then they just handing over the animals to anyone...

Adam is sober now, and has made a pizza for lunch. I covered him with kisses after learning that he would take Jupiter to Banfield tomorrow. He is a good, good man. Jason is in class right now, but when he comes home we will tell him; it just leaves one less thing for him to do, and hopefully it will lessen his stress a little.
I just want my friends to be happy and not-stressed...