...that's perfect for his hunting dog roots!

It's funny that you mention Charlie and Soli drinking from the same bowl. We often ask Mamou why he will drink after the dog - how uncatlike! Though, he's probably 1/2 Siamese, and they can act pretty dog-like.

Yes, there's still some shedding here, too, argh! Not Uhura, though. Odd.

Your system sounds similar to mine.