For those of you that wondered about new Fowler (parents) family member, Mike, an update from my dad (pardon the graphic language):

“Thank your readers for their interest.

Mike went to visit the vet yesterday for his first quick check-up. He has “da worms” and so he was administered a large pill yesterday and he receives the second one in ten days. His medication is making him a bit sluggish but he decided he was not going to pose for any pictures today so they are little shaky.

He also has the “squits” which is a conflation of squirts and s*** — the medication makes him “loose.” So he receives freqent towel changes and baths.

He has a very good appetite and is eating kitten kibble with enthusiasm — but he hates getting bathed.

I have included a photo of Annabelle who is not being hospitable and seems to actually be terrified of Mike — even though she is about ten times his size. If you put him anywhere near her she meows very loud and long, perhaps hisses, and then runs away. But she is being very, very friendly with me — I think she now hates your mother.”

Here’s Annabelle (my late grandparents’ cat):

… and one of Mike’s siblings (at the farm):

And that’s your Mike update for today.