At The Ol' Watering Hole

From Left - Puff, Powder, Rudy the Lion and Parker Pie.

The Little Shelter

The little shelter where Mommy volunteers

Mommy's heart has been stolen by all of the great animals at the Allen County Humane Society. She started on the board of directors there last May. Since then, her free time has been spent working to raise funds, recruit volunteers and increase adoptions. Like a lot of shelters, they struggle to operate on a shoestring budget (wait, what's smaller than a shoestring? That's what they operate on...).  Anyhow, she's been focusing on helping out at the shelter and that means that there is less time to help me on my blog. We had a long talk about this and we decided that I will share my blog with the animals at the shelter and that way everykitty wins!
Helping out at the shelter does not mean that any of us at home get neglected. She still takes the time to play with us and snuggle, and we do not mind her giving some love to the shelter kids. All of us understand that they need help. We're happy to send Mommy over there to pitch in. After all, I know what it's like to not have a forever home.
So we have a favor to ask. Please go over to the shelter's Facebook page and like us. That way you can see some of the great animals that are looking for homes. You can also see some of the cool events that our little shelter have planned. They're going to have a giant garage sale/open house on August 13th.
So there it is kitties. I am going to share. Just as long as they stay away from my 'nip and my toys...
...a note from RUDY!... The Rudy Report will still be here. Just not this Monday. My furs are still shaved and I am staying nice and cool. I think I actually like being a little shaved lion!

Rrwarrr!

She's A (Healthy) Beauty!

I am happy to report that Puff (and Powder) had excellent reports from their geezer check-ups this week. Dr. Joe said that they are doing great! Puff celebrated by posing for the 'rents in the sun. Powder has been celebrating for a few days by eyeing the 'rents suspiciously from under the bed. (She's getting over it now...)

The Lion in Summer

Without any further adieu...

 
TA-DA!
Rudy Toots had a lot of his floof go poof!

 Fresh from the groomers with a hearty appetite!

 No more mats anywhere to be found.

The 'rents can't stop squeeing...

They say he feels like velvet.

Personally...

...I can't stop laffin'! He looks like a freekin' rat!



Mommy here - Rudy is just fine, as a matter of fact, he seems pretty pleased with himself. He sprawled right out in the middle of the living room for all the world to behold his glory. Parker, Puff, Powder and Diamond Doggie stared and stared at him. He has to be cooler and it has to feel good to have those horrible mats off of him. But honestly, the looks on his brother and sister's faces when they first looked at him were pretty priceless...

Preview of Coming Attractions...

You'll have to wait till tomorrow for the "after" photos..
It's quite a big change. Think "Lion in the Summer..."

The Rudy Report

My little friend makes a great sun-shield!

Kunjhani kitties! It's me! RUDY! with your Rudy Report! Well today is the day I go and see Tiffany. I wonder how much fur I'll have left after it's all over. While I am at the groomers, Puff and Powder are going to be getting their geezer check-ups with Dr. Joe on the other side of town. AND Mommy has some tests she has to take. The PTU's were lined up side by side yesterday and we were eyeing them with great suspicion. Diamond started shaking his ears yesterday, so there is a pretty good chance that he'll be taking a trip to see Dr. Kathy today. He gets a yeast infection in his ears sometimes and that's what the 'rents thinks he has going on. If that does happen, he'll get a nail trim in the bargin. You know what? That only leaves Parker with no where to go...

Just the way I like it - so Ha-Ha Rudy!

Thirteen Years or Thirteen Months?

Puff plays like a kitten, inhales nip, loves stinky goodness, along with a good lap to sit on and a brush through her floof. Will still deliver a wicked smack-down to her siblings and purrs like there is no tomorrow. She's the epitomy of a cat, gorgeous, mysterious, aloof and loving all at the same time. She and her sister Powder head to the vet on Monday for their geezer check-ups. Mommy still has a hard time believing that they are over 13 years old. Daddy thinks that it's her good Southwest Kansas genes.

The Very Last Thing You See...

...before Puff gives Rudy the smackdown. Notice Puff's raised paw and her tongue sticking out in concentration. Rudy is looking a little too smug for her taste. He may be bigger, but she. is. the. queen.
None of us should ever forget that...

The Rudy Report

'Sup kitties? It's me - RUDY! with your late Rudy Report! The 'rents were slackin' and that's why my report is a day late. Never mind that Mommy worked at our little shelter - I ought to be a priority!
Daddy was the hero of the weekend and gave us some deck time. Mommy, well, she'd on my list because I hear that I am going to the groomers next Monday. Unceremoniously dumped off in my PTU for a shave and a haircut. That's no way to treat a rockstar like me. Never mind that I won't let her comb me - never mind that I have mats on my butt and my back...I don't wanna' get shaved! 'Rents...sigh...
Anyway, it's hot and I am told that I will feel much better after I have the mats gone. I think I feel fine now!
So kitties, just don't be like me and let your beans brush you.
Keep your tail high and mat free!

A Perfectly Parker List

There is nothing better than sitting around on a Friday planning all of the things that I want the 'rents to do for me over the weekend. Scritches, treats, doling out fresh catnip, more treats, me napping on them, playing with me, getting brushed...
It's shaping up to be a Perfectly Parker type of weekend!
Smoochies!

Lap Space



We think Daddy needs a bigger lap...



My Look Outs

Guess what we did all weekend?

Happpy 4th of July!

May your day be full of treats and your nights be free of loud noises!

The Pink Glove Dance

A few months ago Mommy and about 600 other employees particpated in taping a video to raise awareness for breast cancer. The Pink Glove Dance has gained popularity with hospitals across the nation. Our hospital decided to join in to help fight this awful disease. There are no kitties in this video, but you will see one sweet woofie who joined his Mommy (who is a breast cancer survivor - Yay!). We were all very proud that Mommy rocked the pink - I'm not telling you exactly where she is, but I will tell you she was with a big group outside in the hospital's Serenity Garden. Wearing Pink. Ha-Ha!
The local TV station taped the video and edited it for us. Here's what the news said about it...
"It's a light hearted dance video, but the message couldn't be more serious.

Employees and administration of St. Rita's Medical Center gathered for the premiere showing of the new pink glove video. 600 St. Rita's employees and 40 breast cancer survivors are featured in the dance video wearing pink gloves.
The message is about the importance of mammograms and early detection when it comes to breast cancer. The pink glove dance will be used in house at St. Rita's and it will be used in a variety of ways as a marketing and advertising tool about breast cancer awareness, weaving the message throughout the community in an effort to fight breast cancer."

Rock on hospital beans, breast cancer sux!