This is why I vaccinate (my cats)

If you remember back in March, I took Cozy and Shug in to the vet for their annual booster shot and Rabies vaccinations.

Some discussion ensued after, and I may have gotten a smidge defensive given that I spent almost $300 (as I do annually) and while I strongly believed in the importance of it, I couldn't toooootally rationalize why.

Well, last night while we were sitting in our living room watching SNL digital shorts on YouTube, Cozy brought in a BAT.

A Bat.

Looked a lot like this size-wise (source), but was flying all over my living room and therefore, a lot more intimidating

We opened the front and back doors, and Todd gently guided the little bugger outside with a plastic garbage bag and a broomstick.

Lots of screaming. Even more laughing, if I'm being honest. Laughing until my stomach hurt.

And now I really don't know what to do with my suddenly-very-savvy-hunter-cats (in the last two weeks: several birds, a few inspects, and at least one mouse have fallen victim to those babies that snuggle up by my head at night...umm, gross) but we're going to start with collars and bells. I'm not kidding, I'm going to Petco tomorrow.

I called the vet to be sure Cozy wasn't at risk of any crazy diseases. As it turns out, bats carry Rabies and if she had had her shots more than 6 months ago, she would have gone in today for a booster Rabies shot. Alas, it's only a little less than 3, so she's safe. If you have an indoor/outdoor kitty, I highly recommend you keep them up to date with their vaccines and boosters.

And that you have broomsticks, bags, and a man handy too.