I got home one day, and the kids looked suspiciously at me when I got through the front door.
‘Mom, don’t be angry,” one said, and the other two shook their heads in agreement.
To be honest, I’ve heard that many times, and every time I end up angry. For some reason, they think saying this can placate my emotions when I find out what they did. Then, I saw three small heads peeking at me at the corner. Oh, no! The kids had brought three kittens home, knowing I didn’t want any pets! They explained someone had left them at the bus stop, and they found them when they were coming home from school. It had been raining and the kittens were soaking wet. Before I knew it, I was on the couch cuddling with the three cuties and that’s how I became a pet parent. I had to get some assistance with air quality when I agreed to let the kittens stay with us. Having pets in your home can affect your indoor air quality, so it’s important to contact an HVAC worker and have them evaluate your system. The local supplier had some useful information about pets and HVAC systems on their blog. They sent someone to my house to take a look at the air filter, and it was covered in hair, and the kittens were only one week old in the house. This breed sheds a lot, he explained, and so I must make sure I change the air filter correctly. His other advice was to get those special air filters that are perfect for homes with pets.