My housemate has a cat that is not allowed in the rest of the house for reasons. So when the room needs vacuuming, kitty goes in her carrier and placed in the bathtub. Kitty understandably does not like this, because her little walnut brain doesn't understand silly human rituals. I stay in the bathroom with her and sing softly to help calm her down. Last time we did this, kitty cried a lot at first and cried a bit here and there for the whole time. This time, she cried a lot at first and then was silent for the rest of the time. I think this means she's acclimating to this, and I like to think my singing helps. Read More »