Thank you for taking care of Bauble & Trinket while we are away!
We will not have phone or internet service for most of the trip. However, you can reach us until we embark on the cruise on Jan 5 around 11am. And we may be able to find wifi at some ports.
For any time sensitive questions, text us:
For any emergencies related to the cats, please contact Melanie at 416.616.7530 or melanie[email protected]. She's a 20 minute walk away, has keys to the apartment, and is experienced with caring for our cats if you need any help, have any questions, or need to leave unexpectedly.
For any emergencies related to the apartment, you can talk to Brock & Lawrence in Unit 201. They've lived in the building a long time and can contact a contractor or reach out to the property manager if needed.
We will not have phone or internet service for most of the trip. However, you can reach us until we embark on the cruise on Jan 5 around 11am. And we may be able to find wifi at some ports.
For any time sensitive questions, text us:
- 647.293.6564 (Sara)
- 416.919.1517 (Duncan)
For any emergencies related to the cats, please contact Melanie at 416.616.7530 or melanie[email protected]. She's a 20 minute walk away, has keys to the apartment, and is experienced with caring for our cats if you need any help, have any questions, or need to leave unexpectedly.
For any emergencies related to the apartment, you can talk to Brock & Lawrence in Unit 201. They've lived in the building a long time and can contact a contractor or reach out to the property manager if needed.
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Sun Jan 5 |
Cruise Info |
Sun Jan 12 |
Leave home ~ 2pm Flight leaves ~ 6pm Air Canada 1646 |
Embark ~ 11am No internet once on ship |
Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas Stateroom: 9673 Emerg: 1 888 724 7447 |
Disembark ~ 9am Flight lands ~ 10pm Westjet 1223 Home ~ 11pm |
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Differences
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Routine
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Feeding
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Brushing & Inhaler
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Teeth
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Treats
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Play
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Cleaning
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Apartment
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Emergency
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Access
The larger key is for the front and side doors of the building. The smaller key is for our apartment door.
Both doors can be unlocked remotely if you buzz us from the front door (Sara: 4338 or Duncan: 4231).
Both doors can be unlocked remotely if you buzz us from the front door (Sara: 4338 or Duncan: 4231).
Can you Spot the Differences?
Bauble and Trinket look very similar but there are a number of ways you can tell them apart.
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Routine & Timing
The following is our routine in its entirety with times for reference.
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Morning
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Evening
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The order and times can be adjusted to your convenience, as long as the feedings are at least an hour apart and the items in bold are completed daily. For example, to minimize the time spent in the apartment:
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Morning
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Evening
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Feeding
They eat 4 times per a day: twice in the morning and twice in the evening. The times can be flexible as long as feedings are at least an hour apart.
Components & Set up on the Counter
Process & Set up on the Floor
Water
We rinse the water dish and refill with fresh tap water once a day, or at least every other day. Since their diet is almost entirely wet food, they rarely drink water but we keep it available anyway.
Brushing & Inhaler
To reduce their shedding and help with allergens, we brush both cats daily, usually before the first feeding if we’re up around 6am or after the first feeding if we wake up later.
Brushing is optional and dependent on them being willing to come and stay on the towel. Bauble is usually first because she'll often come and jump on the towel while you're laying it out (sometimes this makes laying the towel out a challenge).
Brushing is optional and dependent on them being willing to come and stay on the towel. Bauble is usually first because she'll often come and jump on the towel while you're laying it out (sometimes this makes laying the towel out a challenge).
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Bauble’s inhaler is required every day to keep her from having an asthma attack. If she will not come or stay on the island, she can be given the inhaler after she settles in somewhere (likely the hammock or the bed).
Set up: the towel and brushes are in the top drawer of the pantry. Spead the towel out over the edge of the island with the brushes on or near it.
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Brush Bauble
- Bauble will often come and jump up on her own, so we usually brush her first. If not, try calling her while tapping the towel with an open hand. If she is sitting on the windowsill, table, or somewhere nearby, you can pick her up and bring her to the towel. On the towel, she may lay on her side, roll around, and scratch/dig at the towel before and during brushing - this is all normal!
- Use the brush (collar to tail, not belly)
- Use the glove to remove the loose hairs from the same area
- Run your hands over her coat a few times to collect any extra fur and pile it on the brush
Bauble's Inhaler
- In the pantry, remove one treat from the container with the red lid and place it on the shelf
- Remove the cap from the inhaler and leave it on the shelf
- Insert the inhaler into the spacer so the regulator is on the top
- Shake it well (7-10 times)
- Stand with your left side against the island while holding the inhaler with your right hand
- Bauble will usually sit or lay facing the living room and rub her face against the sides of the inhaler. Use your left hand/arm to guide her to the inhaler and hold the back of her head while placing the mask over her muzzle. Be sure you can see the green regulator.
- Press the button on the top of the inhaler firmly to release the medication into the spacer
- The green regulator flap will be upright if Bauble isn’t breathing and will open during each breath. Keep a light grip on the back of her head until she takes 7 full breaths. We tend to count out loud.
- Give her the treat from the pantry shelf
- Remove the inhaler from the spacer, replace the cap and place both back on the shelf
Brush Trinket
Trinket is more sensitive to brushing and may swipe at the hand/brush. Stopping early is normal.
- If needed, call Trinket while tapping the towel with an open hand
- Brush her from collar to tail (not belly)
- Use the glove to remove loose hairs from the same area
- Run your hands over her coat a few times to collect any extra fur and pile it on the brush
- Give her one treat from the round container with the white lid. These are medicated treats: Flexadin
Trinket is more sensitive to brushing and may swipe at the hand/brush. Stopping early is normal.
Clean up
- Remove as much of the fur from the brushes as possible and throw it in the trash under the sink
- Fold the towel, put the brushes on top and return to the top drawer of the pantry
Teeth
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Both cats have had problems with their teeth. Bauble's have been removed so she can only eat wet food and soft treats.
Trinket has had her teeth cleaned and, to avoid future problems, we give her dental dry food at every feeding, Healthy Mouth food additive at every second feeding and brush her teeth daily. The dry food is needed to keep her calories at the proper level, but it's okay if the additive and brushing are skipped. |
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Trinket will usually come sit on the moose in the evening when she wants her teeth brushed. The toothbrush and toothpaste are in the pantry. Put a little toothpaste on the small end of the toothbrush, and try to brush her back teeth, top & bottom, on both sides. The main challenges are positioning yourself to get a good angle and trying to reach all her teeth before she licks away the toothpaste. Good luck!
If Bauble comes over when this is happening, we put a little toothpaste on a finger and let her lick it off or give her a treat from the container with the red lid.
If Bauble comes over when this is happening, we put a little toothpaste on a finger and let her lick it off or give her a treat from the container with the red lid.
Treats
If looking to give treats at other times, there is an open bag of Temptations in the pantry. You can also give them both the dry treats that are in the container with the red lid.
Play
Bauble loves daily (even hourly) interactive play. Trinket can occasionally be convinced to play. Their interactive toys are hanging on the inside of the closet door between the bathroom and the bedroom.
The green fish is Bauble’s favourite. The rainbow cloth is Trinket’s favourite. They both also love the orange worm. Bauble also loves being chased around the apartment.
They are allowed to play on the cat condo, couch, Poang rocking chair, and bed. Please do not let them play on the leather chair or moose.
Independent toys (take-out forks, meeples, and actual cat toys) are in the bottom hammock of the beige cat condo or the grey hammock. Feel free to throw a couple toys on the floor periodically or return them here if clearing the floor.
There are also 2 independent toys on the open shelves in the bedroom that can be given to them if they are in a more playful mood than you are, but they need to be put away if not supervised.
Trinket also enjoys scratching at the baseboard under the kitchen sink until it falls off and she can crawl under the cabinets, so don’t worry if that baseboard is removed. Feel free to put it back on (it snaps on to the vertical posts).
Both cats also like going into the hallway to run on the carpet. You can prop the apartment door open by tucking a running shoe under the door. If anyone is approaching or a door opens, they will run back to the apartment but they still need to be watched while in the hall to ensure they don't pick up any garbage on the carpet and that they don't leave the hallway if any doors are opened.
They are not allowed to scratch at the the leather chair, moose, or game mats. If you notice this, move Trinket to the scratching post. We'd also rather she doesn't scratch at the couch but have mostly given up.
The green fish is Bauble’s favourite. The rainbow cloth is Trinket’s favourite. They both also love the orange worm. Bauble also loves being chased around the apartment.
They are allowed to play on the cat condo, couch, Poang rocking chair, and bed. Please do not let them play on the leather chair or moose.
Independent toys (take-out forks, meeples, and actual cat toys) are in the bottom hammock of the beige cat condo or the grey hammock. Feel free to throw a couple toys on the floor periodically or return them here if clearing the floor.
There are also 2 independent toys on the open shelves in the bedroom that can be given to them if they are in a more playful mood than you are, but they need to be put away if not supervised.
Trinket also enjoys scratching at the baseboard under the kitchen sink until it falls off and she can crawl under the cabinets, so don’t worry if that baseboard is removed. Feel free to put it back on (it snaps on to the vertical posts).
Both cats also like going into the hallway to run on the carpet. You can prop the apartment door open by tucking a running shoe under the door. If anyone is approaching or a door opens, they will run back to the apartment but they still need to be watched while in the hall to ensure they don't pick up any garbage on the carpet and that they don't leave the hallway if any doors are opened.
They are not allowed to scratch at the the leather chair, moose, or game mats. If you notice this, move Trinket to the scratching post. We'd also rather she doesn't scratch at the couch but have mostly given up.
Cleaning
We scoop their litter boxes and sweep the bathroom once a day. There are poop bags in the top right drawer under the bathroom sink. Once scooped, take the bag out to the green bin in the garbage area behind the building. The side door is closest, and the large building key works on this door.
Top up the litter every few days to keep about 2 inches in each box. Extra litter is in the laundry closet.
Cleaning: There are no cleaning expectations, but if you're looking for things:
Top up the litter every few days to keep about 2 inches in each box. Extra litter is in the laundry closet.
Cleaning: There are no cleaning expectations, but if you're looking for things:
- Broom and dustpan are in the closet between the bathroom and the bedroom
- All-purpose cleaner is in the bathroom cabinet; rags are in the top right drawer of the same cabinet
- Handheld vacuum is in the bedroom closet near the window, hanging on the left wall
General Apartment Info
Keys:
Wifi: Tower or Tower-5G and the password is ertyuiop[]\
The modem and router are behind the shelves, under the TV. The light switch on the wall near the front door controls the outlet that the modem is plugged into, so try not to hit it by accident.
Lights: The ceiling lights in the front hall, bedroom and dining space are smart bulbs. They have two default settings (one dim and one bright) that can be cycled by turning the switch off and on again. If the switches are on, you can also adjust these lights through the Google Home. For example:
Thermostat: located near the work desk. It's a "smart" thermostat that programs itself but generally:
Windows: Feel free to open the windows if you want fresh air. The window with the round stained glass and the balcony door should stay closed since the screen is loose. When windows are open, you can turn the air purifiers off since they won't be effective: one each in the living room and bedroom.
Balcony: You can lower the cover over the air conditioner and/or bring the Poang rocking chair onto the balcony if you want to spend some time out there. The cats will want to come out with you but they must be harnessed and leashed to be outside (though they hate their harnesses and we only have 1 right now).
Plant: We have one plant in the living room. You can give it some water if you notice the leaves drooping but it's pretty resilient. You may even catch the cats munching on it - it's safe (they also love spinach)
Google Home: Located on the DVD player, she can provide some entertainment by asking for a radio station ("hey Google, play 102.1 The Edge") or specific music ("hey Google, play a Pearl Jam station") or answer simple questions ("hey google, what time does the Eaton Center open" or "hey google, is it safe for cats to eat popcorn") but we don't pay for any subscriptions so results definitely vary.
Dishwasher: The wheels on the lower rack are broken, so it doesn't glide. Soap pods are under the sink, and are placed in the "Main Wash" compartment. Press the "Start/Resume" button on the top edge of the door, which should default to a Normal cycle with no options. Press "Start/Resume" again to initialize the cycle, then close the door firmly. You'll hear a click and whir right away, and it runs for about 3 hours.
Laundry: Please ensure the washer is not filled more than halfway since it will leak if it's overfilled. The dryer vents into the bathroom (not outdoors) so please run the bathroom fan anytime the dryer is on. Between loads, empty the filter in the dryer and vacuum the filter on the back wall.
Garbage, compost and recycling bins are behind gates at the back of the building. If going out early in the morning, be cautious as there may be raccoons or squirrels feasting in the area. The bins are brought to the road Monday night and returned Tuesday morning by another resident, if you're looking for them then.
TV: We don't have streaming services but there is a ChromeCast so you can cast to the TV from a laptop or phone if connected to wifi, or we have plenty of old-school DVDs.
Gaming: Our game collection is tracked on BGG if you want to browse or look up game info.
- Large is for the front and side doors of the building
- Standard is for our apartment door
- Small is for the mailbox in the lobby, checked very occasionally
Wifi: Tower or Tower-5G and the password is ertyuiop[]\
The modem and router are behind the shelves, under the TV. The light switch on the wall near the front door controls the outlet that the modem is plugged into, so try not to hit it by accident.
Lights: The ceiling lights in the front hall, bedroom and dining space are smart bulbs. They have two default settings (one dim and one bright) that can be cycled by turning the switch off and on again. If the switches are on, you can also adjust these lights through the Google Home. For example:
- "hey google, turn off entry lights"
- "hey google, change bedroom lights to red"
- "hey google, change living room lights to cool white" (daylight=white, cool=blue, warm=yellow)
- "hey google, set all lights to 60%"
Thermostat: located near the work desk. It's a "smart" thermostat that programs itself but generally:
- Winter: heats to 23 during the day and 18 overnight
- Summer: cools to 24 (make sure the cover is off the air conditioner on the balcony)
Windows: Feel free to open the windows if you want fresh air. The window with the round stained glass and the balcony door should stay closed since the screen is loose. When windows are open, you can turn the air purifiers off since they won't be effective: one each in the living room and bedroom.
Balcony: You can lower the cover over the air conditioner and/or bring the Poang rocking chair onto the balcony if you want to spend some time out there. The cats will want to come out with you but they must be harnessed and leashed to be outside (though they hate their harnesses and we only have 1 right now).
Plant: We have one plant in the living room. You can give it some water if you notice the leaves drooping but it's pretty resilient. You may even catch the cats munching on it - it's safe (they also love spinach)
Google Home: Located on the DVD player, she can provide some entertainment by asking for a radio station ("hey Google, play 102.1 The Edge") or specific music ("hey Google, play a Pearl Jam station") or answer simple questions ("hey google, what time does the Eaton Center open" or "hey google, is it safe for cats to eat popcorn") but we don't pay for any subscriptions so results definitely vary.
Dishwasher: The wheels on the lower rack are broken, so it doesn't glide. Soap pods are under the sink, and are placed in the "Main Wash" compartment. Press the "Start/Resume" button on the top edge of the door, which should default to a Normal cycle with no options. Press "Start/Resume" again to initialize the cycle, then close the door firmly. You'll hear a click and whir right away, and it runs for about 3 hours.
Laundry: Please ensure the washer is not filled more than halfway since it will leak if it's overfilled. The dryer vents into the bathroom (not outdoors) so please run the bathroom fan anytime the dryer is on. Between loads, empty the filter in the dryer and vacuum the filter on the back wall.
Garbage, compost and recycling bins are behind gates at the back of the building. If going out early in the morning, be cautious as there may be raccoons or squirrels feasting in the area. The bins are brought to the road Monday night and returned Tuesday morning by another resident, if you're looking for them then.
TV: We don't have streaming services but there is a ChromeCast so you can cast to the TV from a laptop or phone if connected to wifi, or we have plenty of old-school DVDs.
Gaming: Our game collection is tracked on BGG if you want to browse or look up game info.
Emergency: Home
Breaker Panel is behind the Manhattan artwork in the kitchen
Fire Extinguisher under the kitchen sink but we've never used or tested it
Smoke Alarm: Does not have announcement capabilities or a connection to the fire department like modern buildings. If it's going off because of something:
Fire Extinguisher under the kitchen sink but we've never used or tested it
Smoke Alarm: Does not have announcement capabilities or a connection to the fire department like modern buildings. If it's going off because of something:
- burnt in the kitchen, open the kitchen window and fan the air under the smoke alarm with a towel until the smoke has dissipated
- outside our unit, use your discretion to stay or leave. Tenants will gather at the front of the building so you can get updates. We typically go out (mostly cause the alarm is annoying) but we don't take the cats. The board members will inspect the building and call the fire department.
Emergency: Cats
Bauble has an emergency rescue inhaler in the pantry. We have never had to use it and it is expired but it's there if needed. When she has attacks, it looks like she's trying to cough up a hairball and not in distress. It would be inserted into the spacer and administered the same way as the daily inhaler, then brought to the vet/clinic right away.
Out vet, Balmy Beach Pet Hospital, is on Queen St near Victoria Park (20 min drive). Dr. Suhki Singh is a specialist for the work Bauble needed and we've stayed with them for both cats. Do not hesitate to contact them and we'll deal with any bills after the fact.
In the event of an emergency, there is also the VEC (Veterinary Emergency Clinic) which is open 24 hours a day at 920 Yonge Street (entrance off McMurrich St). It's a 25 minute walk or 5 minute.
Carriers are in the bedroom:
Out vet, Balmy Beach Pet Hospital, is on Queen St near Victoria Park (20 min drive). Dr. Suhki Singh is a specialist for the work Bauble needed and we've stayed with them for both cats. Do not hesitate to contact them and we'll deal with any bills after the fact.
In the event of an emergency, there is also the VEC (Veterinary Emergency Clinic) which is open 24 hours a day at 920 Yonge Street (entrance off McMurrich St). It's a 25 minute walk or 5 minute.
Carriers are in the bedroom:
- brown soft carrier is the first choice for either cat
- grey backpack is more comfortable if you'll be walking
- white hard carrier in the bedroom closet is a backup
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