The Waiting Begins...

The Poutfest Is Officially Underway...

Miss Parker-Pout

Well kitties, it's really going to happen. The 'rents have the suitcases out and our sitter is coming over to go over the rules care and pampering of us. At early o'clock tomorrow morning they head to the airport to take a vacation. Mommy may take over my blog for a few days to show you Kansas City and what we are missing by being abandoned in O Hi O!  Sorry, didn't mean to raise my meow...
I hope they bring back some BBQ for me. I'm going to miss them, sigh...

Wordless Wednesday

A Most Lovely Lounger

Puff knows how to make the most of a sunny afternoon. Would you care for a 'niptini ma'am?

The Rudy Report

Well Hello there! It's me kitties - RUDY! with The Rudy Report! What a nice weekend it was, we had very nice weather, perfect for nippin' and lounging. And just when I thought life couldn't get better, the 'rents threw me a big buzzkill. They are leaving us for a vacation! That's right kitties, the 'rents are packing up and flying to our old hometown of Kansas City to visit friends and they are leaving us behind! They get to eat BBQ and we get a sitter. They get to shop on the Plaza and we have to stay home! They get to meet our friends in Brookside and we stay stuck in the house! Sure, sure sure - we get a live-in sitter and she's great, sure, sure sure - we hate to travel and would probably not enjoy the trip, but still - they are leaving us!
I have four days to figure out a way to foil their plans. All ideas are welcome kitties - what should I do?

Happy Birthday ML!

We love you ML! Thanks and smoochies for all you do!

Powder's Wish

Powder is really hoping that Rudy-Toots doesn't!

A Very Happy Girl...

Thankful Thursday

I'm just glad Mommy doesn't leave ME out in the rain. Poor kitty...

Wordless Wednesday

'Nip Trip

I think I've been overserved! Our homegrown 'nip is potent!

The Rudy Report

Hi there! It's me - the Rudester with The Rudy Report! I'm happy to report that I am still mat free. I had a couple of opportunities to let the breeze blow through my furs and it was wonderful. I was a good boy this weekend, no chasing. It was my way of saying Happy Anniversary to the 'rents.
It's a good thing we got to go out on the deck, there are big storms coming to O Hi O this morning and everyone knows, a wet cat is an unhappy cat.
Have the best Monday possible kitties, and remember to keep your tail held high and proud!

A Lotta' Love...

Yesterday my 'rents took Diamond and helped raise money for an organization that helps feed animals of low-income seniors and helps to spay and neuter homeless pets. Diamond had a blast meeting all sorts of new friends and he was given a blessing by a very nice minister! The day was perfect for a walk in the park and the organization raised lots of green papers to carry on their great work. Win-win if you ask me!

A Dozen Years...

My 'rents have been married a dozen years today. They are celebrating by taking Diamond Doggie on a walk to raise money for A Lotta' Love Pet Rescue this morning. Ain't that romantic? Oh, then there's dinner and a movie tonight. They really are a cute couple of 'rents. Happy Anniversary!
Smoochies!

Formerly Feral Friday

Rudy would like to thank everykitty and bean who stopped by yesterday to wish him a Happy Birthday. We had a blast! Thank goodness for the weekend, we need to rest and recover from all of the fun food and friends that stopped by!
This formerly feral kitty needs a nap or two or ten!
I think Rudy still has his head stuck in a bowl of 'nip. He's such a wild child!

DoDoDoDoDoDo...They Say It's My Birthday!

Hi Kitties! Guess what? I am 11 years young today!

I feel a lot younger than that - 4 maybe, 3 on a good day!

Thanks for stopping by, Let's party!

Wordless Wednesday

Directions To Home...

Dear Mommy,
Get on that bridge and head towards my meow. I'm not sure where you are, but you need to come home and give me a smooch and a treat. Now.
Pleaseandthankyou,
Your furry child,
Parker (the perfect one)
ps - can anykitty guess where she is?

The Rudy Report

Hey there kitties, here I am, RUDY! with the Rudy Report. We were all on high alert yesterday because the suitcase came out and Mommy was packing it. We tried to block the door this morning, but it did no good. She is leaving us for a few days. Apparently she has to go hunting a long way from here and won't be home until Tuesday night - that's a squillion naps  from now! Daddy takes good care of us, it's just a lot more fun when they are both here. Twice the laps, twice the chance to mooch treats, twice the warm bodies on the big bed...sigh...
The 'rents had a big garage sale on Saturday and there were a lot of strangers here. The people who go to garage sales are very interesting beans. I'm glad that we don't have garage sales very often!
The garage sale took away from our fun time on the deck. Well, that and some real big storms and wind and cold weather. Where did Spring go kitties? I'd like it back please.
I did have a little fun chasing Puff, I made her scream! And what did I get for my troubles? A huge squirt with the water bottle. No one has a sense of humor around here.

Happy Mother's Day!

One more photo of Puff and her kids. Rudy is in the middle of things as usual. All of us here in O Hi O wish all of you Moms, 'rents, Mums, Mommys, Mothers - whatever you are called, a very Happy Mother's Day. We salute you for being loving, selfless and always being there when we need you!
Smoochies!

Photo Hunt - Mother/Mom

Here's Puff and the little squirt with the circle around him is Rudy. Puff was a very young mother, she surprised the 'rents with her pregnancy. This photo is almost 11 years old! (and so is Rudy!). Puff was a great mother. I wonder what she thinks now when Rudy chases her - he's not the best son a mother could ask for. She was spayed as soon as the kids were weaned. Rudy's siblings all got great homes and we got Rudy.
Thanks Puff...I think!

Formerly Feral Friday

Right Before the Storm

Big thunderstorm last night kitties! And Puff made the most of it by getting the last little bits of the afternoon breezes, (and a little fresh catnip) before getting unceremoniously toted inside.

Wordless Wednesday - Lilac Wings

Temptation Tuesday

There's a Temptation coming in for a landing...right toward my mouth!

The Rudy Report - The Herman Edition

This is our wonderful pal Herman. Sometimes he feels sick. That's because he has Feline Leukemia. And let me tell you, Feline Leukemia sux. Majorly. But the great news about Herman is that he found a forever home with Miss Karen Jo, who has been the best Mommy to him that a kitty could ever wish for. She has been so good about making sure that whatever Herman needs to feel better, he has it. And that's what being a good cat 'rent is all about. No matter what it is to make certain that we are enjoying the very best life we can, given our circumstances, well, we shall have it. And Miss Karen Jo is doing just that very thing for our pal Herman, she's seeing that even with a yucky, terrible disease, Herman is enjoying every day to his fullest.

So, here's the cool thing, Herman gave me an award - yup, ME - RUDY! of The Rudy Report...me, RUDY who has no mats and smells like a summer breeze off of the Rocky mountains. And has clean ears, and clipped clawrz and a shaved hiney...but I digress...

Herman has bestowed an award to me - the Mood Ring Award!

I received it because I am an awesome Orange boy even if Tiffany, my lovely groomer, stole a lot of my orange furs. So I really want to thank Herman for thinking of me in my time of distress.

All of us in O Hi O are sending our purrs to Herman and to his 'rent. It's so hard to have such an awful disease like FK, but it shows what the power of love is all about - caring for those who are sick, but at the same time, seeing past the illness to the core and soul of a sweet feline like Herman.

So today, my Rudy report is about reminding all of us, all we ever need is love. Srsly.

A Kitty Playground

Puff loves freeze warnings! It creates a kitty playground in the house!

Rudy's New 'Do

Ta-Da! Here is my report card kitties.

Lots of floof went poof, and I have a shaved hiney, but I WAS A GOOD BOY!

Tiffany says I am a Love Bug!

No sedation!

Here I am yesterday afternoon enjoying the breezes on my newly coiffed furs!

It's good to be home and mat free!