Jeannie, Weinie, Beanie, Little Girl

I have lots of names. And now if mom calls me and has the Party Mix in her hand, I actually go to her. And let her pet me. And I purr. And head bump her. She gets so excited she scares me. And I leave.

Lazy Day Friday

Mom's feeling lazy, so this is what we'll be doing today.

Drs. Foster and Smith COUPON

Drs. Foster and Smith take up to 45% off select items found in its Sizzlin' Summer Sale. Plus, take an extra $5 off your order via coupon code "11318418". With $9.99 for shipping, many are at lowest we've seen prices. A best bet is the Zorro Dog Costume (pictured) for $4.99 with $9.99 for shipping after discount. Deal ends September 8.

and petco

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Petco takes up to 36% off sitewide during its End of Summer Sale. Plus, get free shipping on orders over $50 via coupon code "LETSGO50" or 10% off and free shipping on orders over $65 via coupon code "REPORT10". Either, way, it's one of the best general sales we've seen from Petco in recent months. Deal ends August 28.

Fuzzy Blankies and scarf for donation to CB

Black with white fuzzy yarn.


and a green and blue scarf.


Let me know if you want one in the comments. Make a donation to Charlie Taylor's paypal for the CB and I'll send it off to you.

The Mighty Huntress

Another shelter that needs help

Here is a piece about a no-kill shelter a little bit north of us.

This link also leads to a video about The Little Cats' Rescue, Inc.
We made a small donation, maybe, if you can, you will too.

As the Paw Turns ---The Party

Mayor G.Jasper, "I've called you all here this evening at the request of Sweet Praline, the village Diva. She truly believes that we can all get along, without hissing and swatting and rivalry among us.... in fact, perhaps we can teach the humans a lesson about that (they do need it now don't they?). I've invited you here to my humble abode (we mayoral types are poorly paid!) so we can share food and nip."

Praline: "Thank you, Your Honor. As you said, I do believe we can all become furriends."

Mayor G.Jasper: "Will you all take your seats at the table please? The humans wish to begin serving us."

Praline: "May I sit beside you, Your Honor?"

Mayor G.Jasper: "Of course, dearest."

The Mayor (again): "Bhu, get out of your bag and come to the table. Romeo, I know you're tired, but sleeping on the table is
totally not permitted in my home, move to your chair please!"

Bhu: "I like being in the bag, or in a box, or behind something, or under something... or, or... oh well, I'll sit if I must."

Romeo: "Stop complaining GJ, I did one-hundred-and-one surgeries today! I worked far harder than any old civil servant
like you, and I'm am tired! But, out of deference to your position... I'll be seated."

The Mayor (again): "Goma, get off the sidebar and come join us. Melvin, you too, put your mousie away and come to the table, Mouchois."

Goma: "But you know I can get much better photographs from over here, and I do have to publish tomorrow in both the political section and the social pages! Though I am concerned GJ, about it being "free advertising" for your next mayoral run in 2010; will I have to give equal space to the other candidates?"

Melvin: "I don't wanna come to the table. I mean I do wanna come to the table. I don't wanna sit in that high chair, that's for baby-kitties, and I am growing big now. Besides, where I go, my mousey goes!"

The Mayor (again, with a heavy sigh): "Goma, you can take pictures after dinner. And don't get all hissy about the advertising, I'll give you green papers if you insist! Melvin, just push your high chair up to the table by Romeo please, I have no other chair. Besides Romeo will cut up your tuna cakes for you, since you're not allowed to use a knife yet."

Praline: "Shame for shame! You are all fussing and arguing over the silliest little things. This is not a good way to start our evening of harmony and getting along together."

The Mayor (frowning): "And so where is Maggy? Didn't she come, or is she late as usual?"

Praline: "Mmmm, Uuhh, she's way back there in the corner. She says she won't join us unless Khyra can come to!"

The Mayor (totally exasperated now): "OK, OK... Khyra please join us. After all... wouldn't you all agree that's a very good way to begin getting along?"

Everyone, in unison: "Yes, oh yes it is. Purrs all."

Praline: "And that dear friends is "how the paw turns". It turns towards you, with friendship."

Free Swimmers

Numbers are declining... died or eaten.

As The Paw Turns ---Day 3

Praline and Maggy run into one another in the Furrsville Salon & Spa... Praline is there for her daily floofing and to have her
"highlights" brightened. Maggy has come for a weekly nail trim. The intimacy and quiet of the salon allows them to chat
amicably. They agree that the ongoing rivalry is of no benefit... and that all can live happily with one another in Furrsville.
Praline immediately texts the Mayor (G.Jasper) requesting he call everyone together for dinner that evening at his home...

Mayor G.Jasper has quickly spread the word around town about the evenings big event. Melvin made an early appointment
at MANCAT'S (it is "thee" salon for the men in town, and a clotheir, too!)... he is waiting when all the others arrive.
Romeo, G.Jasper and Bhu have arrived... and there is Goma, too. Of course, Goma is preparing to take quick photos on
her cell, to email back to the newspaper for the evening edition -- he wants pictures of all the mancats after their grooming
appointments and in their new finery. He has already captured a great pic of Melvin... but wait, Melvin... typical kid ! Has to clown around for the camera!

Back in his office, G.Jasper is tired, he still has to confirm the guest list with Praline, and doublecheck on Goma's news
coverage. A short nap won't be a problem he thinks... he can look and dream of his two ladies, as they are his favorite
screensaver.

Now you can see them

They are starting to swim. Keeping Mom and Dad very busy. I don't think they will last long once they all start swimming. It's too much for the parents. If they breed again, maybe I'll set up a tank for them

As The Paw Turns -- Day 2

Sweet Praline has one of the loveliest homes in the village of Fursville, as befitting her position in the community.
She had just made a fresh pot of blackberry tea, and some nip-biscuits, when she has a text message from Bhu telling
her he would be delayed for their visit. Apparently, the Sheriff had contacted him; a client was in jail, and neede
immediate counsel. But Praline was not concerned... Melvin had stopped by unexpectedly. So the two lounged in
the summer sunshine on Praline's front lawn, and she took the opportunity to give some "counsel" herself. Advising
and teaching "little Mouchois" on all the peccadillos of Fursville society, and how he must learn and grow to be
a proper mancat.


Little did Praline know, while she and Melvin conversed on the front lawn, that behind the house, waiting for their
"golden moment" where Goma, Romeo and Jasper.
They would never tell, but the call to Bhu was little more than a ploy, a trick, by this "threesome". They wanted
Bhu out of the way, so they could come courting Praline themselves! Oh, horrors!
Goma was bringing a bottle of champage, and wearing his best tie.
Romeo had his box of chocolates, his hope renewed, only he knew that inside the box were "caramel pralines", her favorite.
And Jasper brought a very special sunflower, grown in his own garden -- special with it's heart-shaped leaves; and of
course, he brought Kong, something the two of them had enjoyed playing with together on past dates.
The three were anticipating good things, good times.


Meanwhile, Maggy, having a bit of a hissy-fit over all the attention going toward Praline... decided to take up the
town's "daring devil dog" on a country ride, and a lakeside picnic. It had been an invitation impossible to turn
down... for she did have great affection for Khyra... and he even brought helmets, how considerate. She held
tight to him as they rode off out of town...

Baby Angel Fish 100's of 'em

Baby Angels, 100's of them. If you look very carefully at the mass of tan fuzzy stuff stuck on the plant, you can see itty bitty wiggley things. Those are the babies. They stick to the plant for a few days while they absorb their egg yoke. The white angel is the mommy and the black one is the daddy. They protect the babies, chase off any fish foolish enough to come close, and catch and spit any that fall off the plant back where they belong.

As The Paw Turns ---- Day one

Join members of the Floof and Fur gang in the premiere soap opera, "As the Paw Turns."

"As the Paw Turns" is set in the village of Furville and is loaded with Himmies, who need lots of attention. Furville is run by Mayor Ginger Jasper, a handsome ginger Persian. As you can imagine, his job keeps him quite busy, especially with the beautiful (and sometimes vampy) ladycats, Sweet Praline and Maggy Magster.



Sweet Praline and Maggy Magster have their eyes on several of the handsome mancats in Furville - Bhu, Romeo, Goma, and Ginger Jasper, and sometimes they can get in a little bit of a spitfight over these handsome gentlemen. Sweet Praline has taken little Master Mouchois, aka Melvin, under her tutelage. Little does she know, Melvin works for Goma, the editor in chief of the Fursville Daily News.

The opening scene begins with Mayor Ginger Jasper, Dr. Romeo Montague, and Bhu all setting out to court Sweet Praline.







"Bhu BigFurs, Esq. spotted leaving his law offices for a secret meeting with Sweet Praline...

Mayor G.Jasper observed and was considerably upset by this turn of events; he had no flowers, no wine, no nip... and no plans on courting Miss SPP today...

Romeo had just approached, carrying his box of chocolates for Miss SPP, but
sadly realized he would have to stop and nap for awhile, and Bhu would get to her first!

What a dilemma for Jasper and Romeo... how will they go on? How will they surpass Bhu's attentiveness..."

Stay tuned...

One year Blogoversary :)

Has it been a year already? We've met so many super friends this year. We feel like we could go to just about anywhere in the world and find a CB friend. What a wonderful place this is. Thank you all for taking us in and letting us feel like part of a HUGE family. We have laughed, cried and worried with you, more than you'll ever know.
We luvs you all.

As The Paw Turns --- Beginning Monday 8/17

Watch for it.


Starring: Bhu, Ginger Jasper, Goma, Maggy, Melvin, Romeo, and Sweet Praline.

Executive Producer : Zoey
Executive in Charge of Production : Zoolatry Human

All Clear?

Anybody coming? Is it safe?

OK. Now I can attack the nanner

AS THE PAW TURNS

**************Who's Who*****************
* BHU - Bhu BigFurs, Esquire (an attorney)
* GINGER JASPER - Ginger Jasper, Mayor of the Village of Fursville
* ROMEO - Dr. Romeo Montague, PhD., Renowned Doctor of Catpsychiatry and Village Counselor
* GOMA - Editor In Chief, Reporter/Journalist, Photographer/Artist for the Fursville Daily News
* SWEET PRALINE - Miss Sweet Praline Purrfect, the town's favored lady, a bit of a vamp, astute, charming, witty and enthralled by her many suitors (an attorney, a doctor, an editor and the mayor!!!!)
* MAGGY - Miss Maggy Magster, also a bit of a vamp... in competition with Miss SPP for at least one of the gents!
* MELVIN - Master Mouchois, a/k/a MELVIN... youth has it privileges (and so does his smaller size)... showing not only the curiousity of a cat, but the curiosity of youth... keeping an eye out on all the adults and their ongoing dramas... he has been known to "report" back to Goma (the Editor) on what he see's and hears . . .

For Auntie Deb's Loose screws

If she'll keep this handy, maybe she'll never have to have someone else tighten her screws.

Caviar

Fish Eggs......Angel fish, they keep trying, but usually eat them before any can hatch.

Obstacle Course

As The Paw Turns

................Coming Soon to a Computer Near You..........

Spongecake needs a forever home

This is Spongecake. She's a beautiful little girl, about 2 years old. My Dentist found her and has had her completely vetted. (except for a chip) SO, if you are close to the Tampa Bay Area and would like to be loved by this sweety, let me know and I'll put you in touch with my dentist.

Bob's Gotcha Day 2 Years Ago!!

Happy Gotcha Day Bobby!!!
lots of lovin'
lots of stinky goodness
lots of nip
lots of Party Mix
did we mention lots of love?



It's hard to believe Bob's been here for 2 years. Summer and Babe still hate him, hissing, whapping and running. He's best buddies with Romeo and Jeannie tries to get his attention, but he must have had a lonely life before he came here. He just doesn't know how to play. But he's a good boy, loves head scritches and belly rubs and I wouldn't want him any other way.

Hairy Furry Blankie Interrupted

Can't knit when Summer helps :)

Remembering Violette Noelle

Warm thoughts and purrs to Tracey and family.

Happy World Cat Day!!

I couldn't get Photoshop to do what I wanted. So all there is are 1 photo of each cat.

Tomorrow is WORLD CAT DAY :)

We need to get busy, lots to do before tomorrow.

Jeannie and her dingleberry - now gone

Jeannie has a dingleberry. She'll barely let me pet her, much less grab a dingleberry off her. It's been there 2 days now. She's my feral-ish kitty, any suggestions? I tried to get a photo so you could have a little giggle, but she's too fast.

What happened? Did one of you guys sneak in and steal Jeannie's dingleberry? Guess she was too publicly embarrassed?

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