Well, that explains a few things.

[kyrielle]

A couple days ago, I called our alarm company to change the call-out list (I need to change it again, to add someone else, but will get to that later). I also asked them to start a work order to get our programming changed, so that we can have pets loose in the house while we're out. As it is, I distinctly remember saying "no pets, none planned" when we got the system, and that's what the motion detectors are tuned for. They'll spot the cats and freak out for sure, once the cats have the run of the house.

Anyway, I was supposed to get a call back in 24-48 hours. I did not. So I called them, got the number of the local company, and called them.

And lo, much was explained. The local company's work truck was stolen last night. The police found it, and they're now finding out if it's still usable, whether the tools are there, etc. I must concede that does explain why they might not be calling about service requests in a timely fashion!

I made sure they had my cell number.

At least for now since the cats are still shut in the bathroom, it is not a problem. And until we solve the 'close off the front door area' it is probably STILL not a problem.

Comments

[mandydax.livejournal.com]

The security company's truck was stolen? That doesn't say much for them. *amused as well*

[davmoo.livejournal.com]

Um...I have to wonder about an alarm and security company that can't protect its own equipment. They must not use their own service :-)

[kyrielle]

Well, these are the installation folks that install home security systems. So perhaps they are dumb (or careless) about securing their truck.... I'm a little unimpressed as well, but amused!

[canyoncat.livejournal.com]

It's good for kitties that you are such a loving and caring person. Do you give them the run of the house when you're home yet?

[kyrielle]

Not yet; the house was very, very not-cat-ready. Since we didn't anticipate having cats....

We're just finishing cleaning the main areas so that we can, but the upstairs rooms (including bedroom and computer room) and the laundry room will all still be closed off, until we get them sorted out. Still, it's progress.

[canyoncat.livejournal.com]

I am sure they are anxious to explore their new territories.

How old are they?

[kyrielle]

You were more accurate before mentioning exploring. I think they're just anxious. We let them out and it took quite a while before they crept downstairs, and even so they came back up pretty quick. They went right back in the hall bath after a while. It was okay to sit in the hall with us, but downstairs was big and scary.

Basta is 20 or 21, I forget which. Babe is younger - I thought she was over 7, but she isn't. Now that I check old emails, she was a kitten in 2002, so she's not yet 5. (She's also the more timid of the two. Basta is slow and hesitant, but when she did explore, she wasn't crouched low to the ground the way Babe was.)