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Puff and Rudy 2000-ish</div>
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Brand new Rudy - 1999</div>
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<b>Rudy - May 16th, 1999 - August 11th, 2018</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>The Mom 'rent here. This boy, this little orange cream sickle, this big, bright ray of sunshine - he left us yesterday. The world is dimmer. Rudy Toots never knew a stranger. He loved everyone. He lived life large and made the most of it. We were blessed with 19 years of this orange menace, but in the last few weeks he struggled with kidney disease. We did fluids and medication, but he did not like being sick. He struggled with his new normal and as things normally go with Rudy, he got his way. He sat in my lap on Friday night and we had a chat. He wanted to go. Some of you may know that look, it's the worst look that your beloved cat can give you. I promised him that he didn't need to keep up the fight. Instead of the appointment for fluids yesterday morning, we said our goodbyes. He passed quietly and gently - no more struggles. The Dad 'rent and I took his remains to <a href="http://www.waysidewaifs.org/" target="_blank">Wayside Waifs</a> where they will take very good care of him. We will bring him home later this week,</b></i></span></div>
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Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-80922861613488715912018-05-16T00:30:00.000-04:002018-05-16T07:33:04.415-04:00Happy 19th Birthday Rudy! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b>My very first photo shoot! (that's me in the blue circle)</b></div>
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Today I am 19 years old. Wow. I don't feel that old. I have lived with many awesome brothers and sisters over the years. My Mom Puff, sweet Powder, Payton, beloved Parker Pie, and now Rickey Tiki Tavi and Kharma - the great dogs, Jordan, Diamond and now sweet Fletcher. I have been very fortunate. Mom says that I have never known hunger, been without a loving family and a home - and for the most part have been very healthy. I wish all kitties could be as lucky as I have been...<br />
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<b>Late 1999</b></div>
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I know that we do not post very often on the blog - but if you are reading this - thank you for coming over and seeing me on my big day. I like to sleep more than I used to, but I still love to eat and snuggle and I still love the 'nip! Cheers everyone - I love you!</div>
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<strong><span style="color: black;">The Last Farewell - </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 85%;"><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Come with me my gentle love</span></em></span></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">and let me hold you near.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I'll soothe you with my softest words</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">and never mind the tears.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I'll whisper words of love to you</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">so you will always know...</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">how much my heart is breaking now</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">as I gently let you go.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">We've traveled years and miles, we two,</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">you've been my constant friend.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">And now the kindest gift I give</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">brings us to this end.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">Your legs grew weak, </span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">your eyes grew tired;</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I watched time take its toll.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">In my heart you're still the kitten</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I held so long ago.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I cannot watch you suffer now,</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">my love is much too deep.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">So close your eyes my little love,</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I'll hold you as you sleep.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I'll stroke your soft, soft, silken fur</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">and gently ease the pain.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">And pray to all the gods I know</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">that we will meet again.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I knew this day would come my love</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I knew it from the start.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I did not know the price would be</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">a large piece of my heart.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I'll grieve for you because I must</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">I'll shed hot, heavy tears.</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">But the sorrow of this day won't dim</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">the love we shared for years.</span></em></strong><br />
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<strong><em><span style="color: black; font-size: x-small;">~Constance Jenkins</span></em></strong></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><i>Mere moments after arriving at their forever home 5/17/1998 - (Powder on right)</i></b></span></div>
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As some of you may know from my Facebook page, Powder had a UTI that had been treated, but seemed to reoccur last week. Last Wednesday we went in to see our great feline veterinarian at <a href="http://www.northlandcatclinic.com/" target="_blank">Northland Cat Clinic</a> . Labs were drawn, blood pressure was taken - Powder checked out great. The Vet even said that her kidney function was that of a cat 10 years younger than she was. She had gained weight. She acted happy and frisky - even accepted the advances of our Vet and purred and arched her back when she was shown affection (very un-Powder-like!) Things were fine on Thursday morning - breakfast eaten and happy to relax and watch the world go by. Thursday night she seemed lethargic and she didn't want to eat (!). We coaxed a few bites, but all she wanted to do was snuggle around my neck. She shivered a bit, but I attributed that to the air conditioning and the fact that she had just received a lions cut - I just held her tight and she stopped shivering and began to purr in her normal fashion. We all fell asleep for the night. Things were much worse on Friday morning - no appetite, very weak and a bit disorientated. I called the Vet and we went right in. </div>
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Upon examination, her body temperature was very low. But even worse, her heart rate was decreasing by the minute. Powder was in heart failure. Our Vet explained that given her age, there were not many options and that her prognosis was "very guarded". After a few moments, her heart rate was checked again. Even lower than the last time. Our Vet then said, "I think she is making the decision for you". So for one last time, I held my little girl. We put her back on her travel bed and gently helped her to the Bridge. I had the privilege of stroking her fur and looking into her eyes. Powder left us quickly and peacefully. </div>
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We know the grieving process far too well. We know that eventually it gets easier to think of her without the grief and the tears. But like all of the ones who came before - the absence of her being here - well, it still hurts and stings like hell. We've loved every one of our fur kids - we know from the beginning that this is what you sign up for - and every time - with Jordan, Payton, Parker, Diamond and Puff - the pain swells and almost sweeps you under. But you get better. You have other little mouths to feed and fur to stroke and they need you and count on you. So, as each day passes, you get a little better. You start to smile when you think of them and cry a little less...</div>
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<strong>We feel blessed to still have this little creature in our lives. Powder has been a part of our lives since Mommy and Daddy were married - Powder was just a wee sprig back then. And to tell the truth, she never got much bigger. She's always weighed between 5 and 6 pounds. Such a little girl. Such a big mouth...she has the loudest meower out of all of us. As you can see, Powder thinks that she is large and in charge. Mommy says she's almost totally deaf, but she says the same thing about me - what??? Anyway - today we celebrate our littlest kitty, Mommy's heart and our darling Puff's littermate. Powder may be slowing down, but she still enjoys life and thinks that Mommy's lap is the best place in all of the world. </strong></div>
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Some of you may remember that Powder is the sister of our beloved Puff who left us over a year ago. We adopted both Puff and Powder the weekend of our wedding in 1998. They were sisters. And like sisters, they had their differences. We all miss Puff, and we appreciate that Powder is still a part of our life. Powder is on meds for her thyroid and she sleeps quite a bit - that doesn't stop her from playing when she feels like it and guarding Mommy's lap. All in all she has a pretty great life.</div>
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<strong>We'll leave you today with Puff and Powder - their first day at their forever home. Mommy wishes her camera was better back in May of 1998 - but as you can see these two were destined for a long, awesome life, and thanks to them being good kitties, more of us got to live here! <span style="font-size: x-large;">Happy Birthday Powder! We Love You!</span></strong></div>
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Lot's of stuff has happened since we posted for Powder's birthday last April. Some good, some not so much. I thought for those of you who are interested, now's a good time to share.</div>
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Rickey Tiki Tavi is both my best buddy and a great guy to wrrrassle with! Even though he can't hear nothin', he's a great playmate. We're both still young and need our kitty crazy time. He's taken after Rudy in the furs department. He came >>>thisclose<<< to a Lion cut. Mommy finally coaxed the tangles out, so he's safe for the time being.</div>
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Fletcher celebrated is 3rd Gotcha' day with us on June 1st. He's pretty cool for a dog. He spends his time trying out for the Cubs. He's a first class ball catcher. He's a great nap buddy too!</div>
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Powder is 17 and doing very well. She sleeps a lot, but Mommy says that she's reached the age where she can do just about anything her little kitty heart desires. Powder is "Mommy's Heart" - she's kinda' a one human cat...</div>
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Rudy Toots turned 16 on May 13th. He's just about the sweetest thing since sugar. Loves laps and naps. He can still chase down a Temptations treat with with the best of them! Everyone loves Rudy - (even me - he bathes my noggin' and I love it!)</div>
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Parker Pie, dear Puff and Diamond Doggie are missed every day - always in our hearts...</div>
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So - the really bad - Mommy got pretty sick in June - it was scary.</div>
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She had a<b> big</b> Kidney Stone that made her kidneys shut down. She spent three days in the Eye-See-You, then another 4 days in Step-Down. The doctor wouldn't let her work for a month. Three surgeries, 5 squillion drugs and just as many naps later - she's almost as good as new...</div>
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Her kidneys are now working at 100% - YAY! If you haven't seen us on Facebook and Twitter, that's why we've been so quiet - we've been very busy nursing Mommy back to health.</div>
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So, we won't miss this summer too much. But I leave you with a pretty picture of Fletcher and with wishes that you are always kind to one another - you never know when ceiling cat might want you to come home...</div>
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<b>Pretty cute for a rescue mutt!</b></div>
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So...I'm the senior member of this family and I take my position seriously. I know I've been the quiet one on this blog,<a href="http://perfectlyparker.blogspot.com/2014/12/puff-heavens-newest-bridge-angel.html" target="_blank"> but since I lost my sister Puff last December</a>, I need to speak up a bit more. We all miss her very much. Puff and I had the same birthday, but today we'll celebrate my birthday solo and I plan on spending it doing anything I want. Last year the 'rents found out I have <a href="https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/hyperthyroidism" target="_blank">hyperthyroidism</a> and now I take tasty chicken flavored medicine that helps me feel good. I still play, enjoy the 'nip and sitting on Mommy's lap whenever she tries to sit down.<br />
I use to be an obsessive groomer, but I stopped doing that a few months ago. I also decided that Mommy isn't allowed to brush me anymore. So...clumpy mat city happened. Dr. Webster had to take the clippers to my back. I'm now sporting a reverse Mohawk. It's not a look that every kitty can pull off, but I do - I look great!<br />
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I thought I would post a blog from my sister Parker from 2007 to commemorate that great day I came into this world. Thanks for visiting everyone - be kind - purr more and hiss less!<br />
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It's April Fool's Day and it's also the day in 1998 that my two calico sisters, Puff and Powder entered into this world. Born in a barn and destined to have a incredibly short, crappy life full of disease, hungry coyotes and extreme temperatures, these two gals hit the kitty jackpot. At the same time they were born Mommy and Daddy were getting ready to enter into wedded bliss and the only thing Mommy wanted for a wedding gift was a cat. Yup...one cat. Daddy already had a D.O.G. - a sweet guy by the name of Jordan. A Golden Retriever who was about the happiest, silliest canine around. So after the vows and the short, but very sweet honeymoon, Mommy and Daddy drove many, many miles into the flat and boring Southwest Kansas country for a calico (that was Daddy's only requirement).<br />
They arrived at the farm and were directed to the barn. The people who lived there were not what you might call cat people. They were people who had cats in a barn. A lot of cats in the barn, an awful lot of cats in the barn! Mommy felt overwhelmed. Daddy searched till he found a little calico kitten who was busy chasing around with her littermates. He scooped her up, looked her over and called it good. Time to go, right? Well, not quite. Mommy had been looking around and noticed the ittyest, bittyest kitten (calico) in a bale of hay trying with all of her might to back her little butt into the hay so she wouldn't be noticed. This just made Mommy more determined to meet her and the closer Mommy got, the more this little ball of fluff burrowed and hissed and spit and hissed some more. Mommy was hooked by her determination. Daddy couldn't say no. So, in that awful barn in Kansas is where Mommy and Daddy started our little feline family. Puff and Powder got a great home, and as a result of them being incredibly cute and wonderful, more cats have been welcomed into this family, like ummmm - ME!<br />
So Puff and Powder, thanks for not screwing things up for those of us who got to join you later. I hope we share the same food, bed, toys, windows, home and the love of our parents for many, many, many more birthdays to come. I really do love you more than tuna juice!<br />
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Rudy here - it's been a very sad time. Puff got very sick last week and made the decision to ask Mommy and Daddy to help her to the Bridge on Saturday morning. All of us thought that she'd do it her way and cross on her own, but she changed her mind and gave Mommy the "look". So, the 'rents called Puff's <a href="http://www.northlandcatclinic.com/" target="_blank">Vet</a> and she said bring her in and she would help too. The vet did some prodding and found a mass in Puff's belly that she thought could be an aggressive, fast growing cancer. Cancer sux...</div>
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The 'rents have always called her the "Original Cat" because they got her from a farm barn the day after they were married. You can read that story here - <a href="http://perfectlyparker.blogspot.com/2007/04/happy-happy-birthday-to-my-sisters.html" target="_blank">Our Adoption Story</a></div>
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Mommy says it's a new family paradigm - the rest of us say smaller words like, it sux! The Vet said that Puff indeed was ready to cross to the Rainbow Bridge. Mommy and Daddy were there with her, stroking her fur and looking in her eyes telling her how much she was loved and that it was OK to go. It took less than 5 seconds, Puff was gone - I guess she was in a hurry to see Parker and Diamond and Jordan and Payton. </div>
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Our home seems different, there is still a lot of love, but there is some sad too. We all spent the weekend grieving our loss and trying to make the 'rents feel better. I guess it will just take time for our hearts to start to heal.</div>
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Puff is currently at <a href="http://www.waysidewaifs.org/site/PageServer" target="_blank">Wayside Waifs</a> - her remains will be cremated and she'll return to us later this week. We know that her earthly remains are in very good hands. When she comes home, she'll rest next to Parker Pie's remains. </div>
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The good news is that the rest of us seem to be quite healthy, Powder is the same age as Puff and she runs around like a little nut.I am still a healthy large and in charge Man Cat and Rickey Tiki Tavi tries to be just like me. He has a way to go if I do say so myself.</div>
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Kharma kitty is a sweet gentle girl - she so reminds us of Parker Pie - the resemblance is strong, but her personality is all her own. She's a loving, sorta quiet kitty who has become best friends with Rickey Tiki Tavi and (GASP!) Fletcher!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me at the <a href="http://www.hsoac.org/">HSoAC</a> circa 2012- my home away from home and my heart. I'm lovin' on Meowser, he got adopted into a great home after a year at the shelter.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our last day in Kansas City - July 2007, you can read all about that day <a href="http://perfectlyparker.blogspot.com/2007/09/abbreviated-story-of-our-move-to-o-hi-o.html">here</a>.</td></tr>
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So many things have happened over the last few months, but the most significant change is that we have decided to follow our hearts and move back to Kansas City Missouri! O Hi O has been a great experience, many happy memories and some sad ones as well, but the time is right to start again in the land of BBQ, great activities, great people and <a href="http://www.waysidewaifs.org/site/PageServer">Wayside Waifs</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have been honored to be a part of this great organization for the last two and a half years. It's going to break my heart to say good-bye when I walk out of the doors for the last time. If you ever want to see the meaning of dedication in action, spend a day there with the staff and volunteers. It will blow you away. They live the mission every day, and the animals that find their way into the shelter are treated with love and respect. If you have to be a shelter animal, this is where you want to be waiting for your forever home!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So, looking back, what's happened with us over the last seven years?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">The reason we moved, my job at this great hospital. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ricky-Tiki Tavi - the first photo of him, he literally just showed up on our front porch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">He may be deaf, but that doesn't slow him down or make him any less a gorgeous house panther!</span></div>
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Fletcher - the first photo of him with his very happy Dad.</div>
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A few months later - Kharma Kitty. Helping fill a Parker sized hole in our hearts.<br />
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Lookit' that face! She is so awesome and loving. We know Parker Pie had a paw in this choice!<br />
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Christmas in the big house is always a treat. Parker loved the tree!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Not everything was happy in our lives - we suffered some great losses. Heartbreaking ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We lost our beloved Parker on May 24th, 2012. It's a loss that still stings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">A year later, Diamond Doggie decided to join Parker at the Bridge. Another devastating loss so soon after Parker. He was such a good dog and loved us unconditionally for over 11 years. </span></div>
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<i><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">May 1st, 2002 - May 31st, 2013. Always faithful, forever loved.</span></b></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">So my friends, we begin another chapter in our lives. Back to a familiar city, back to friends and family that we have missed very much. 2014 will be a year of changes, Hopefully more good ones than bad. We'll celebrate one last holiday here in O Hi O then strike out with our furry family to KC. Please wish us luck. We'll still be here on the "internets" - just a little further west.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have one favor to ask of you. If you can find it in your heart to send a small donation to our little shelter here in Ohio, please<a href="http://www.hsoac.org/donate2/"> click here and donate</a>. Please tell them it's for helping Fletcher and Kharma find their forever homes with Parker's family. They<b><i><u> really</u></i> </b>need the help - and remember - it's good Kharma!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Smoochies from all of us - The 'rents, Puff, Powder, Rudy, Ricky-Tiki-Tavi, Fletcher and Kharma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">And, Puff, Powder and Rudy want you to know that they are all doing fine and look forward to going back to KC and show the new kids the ropes out there.</span></div>
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Parker Pie hated Diabetes and so does Ricky Tiki Tavi. Mommy has that crummy disease and it sux! Please continue Parker's tradition and post this your blog and share all over the place. Pray for a cure! <br />
Smoochies from the bridge from Parker and hugs from Ricky Tiki Tavi!<br />
And thanks to <a href="http://zoolatry.blogspot.com/">Zoolatry</a> for the awesome design!Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-2524488552002273362013-10-27T13:10:00.000-04:002013-10-27T13:10:40.483-04:00Perfectly Parker's Mom Asks For Help<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<strong>The before photo of Slim Shady and Lemonjello. They were rescued from a woman who had put them in a box and set them in the street on a hot summer day. I went and scooped them up. Our Vet Clinic gave them TLC and the care that they needed.</strong></div>
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There is an important reason that I am posting this today. We cannot continue without your help. I know many of you followed Parker's blog and became a part of our little family in O Hi O. Today, I am asking that if you could find it in your heart to once again honor Parker or Diamond's memory by helping other animals in need - please consider a donation to the <a href="http://www.hsoac.org/">Humane Society of Allen County</a>. I wish I could personally give you a tour of our shelter and show you the miracles that occur on a daily basis here. We do so many amazing things for so many creatures and we do it on such a small budget. To continue, we really, really need help. I rarely ask Parker's blog readers, but the need is great. Any amount is appreciated. Thanks for considering this request. Parker and Diamond send their love from the Bridge. I send my appreciation from our little corner in O Hi O.</div>
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Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-53230646376840367502013-09-15T13:57:00.000-04:002013-09-15T13:57:18.327-04:00Litter Surfing...I Do NOT Reccomend!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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First of all, I am OK. Second of all, I am now on medication that helps me not want to litter surf. Third of all, what kind of 'rent snaps a photo of this instead of rescuing me from the dilemma I got myself into? And fourth of all, do you have any idea how hard all of the cats laughed at me? I told Daddy if he fed me more treats I would not do this. He is not buying what I am selling...<br />
I am so embarrassed....<br />
Balls and bones,<br />
FletcherParkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-85715434905907272042013-09-08T17:23:00.000-04:002013-09-08T17:23:50.348-04:00Good Kharma<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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My name is Kharma Kitty and I am the newest member of the house in O Hi O! The 'rents were not going to add any more kitties to the pack, but there was just something about me that made me hard to resist. I am told that I resemble a very important kitty who came before. My Gotcha' day is July 20th. I was brought in to the <a href="http://www,hsoac.org/">Humane Society of Allen County</a> as a stray (that means I was dumped there...). Anyway, Mommy kept her eye on me and after I was there for 3 months and no one had wanted to adopt me, she asked Daddy if we could find room in their hearts for one more. Here is the video Mommy sent so Daddy could see how awesome I am...<br />
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I am about a year and a half old and I get along with everyone. It took less than a day for everyone to get use to me. My best buddies are Ricky-Tiki-Tavi and the woofie Fletcher! We like to wrestle. The older kitties think I am OK, but they are not much into playing. I love to play! THOE and wrestling are my favorites!<br />
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I know who I look like. The 'rents said that it was karma that brought me to them and maybe a little angel kitty by the name of Perfectly Parker. I'm pretty sure they are right. Thanks Parker - I'll do my best to live up to your awesomeness!<br />
It was nice to meet all of you. I look forward to lots love of adventures here at the house in O Hi O!Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-88357621638699869702013-08-26T12:26:00.000-04:002013-08-26T12:26:08.762-04:00Today is National Dog Appreciation Day!
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Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-45457419142095274602013-08-13T09:25:00.000-04:002013-08-13T09:25:03.800-04:00HII'MFLETCHER! <br />
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HI! - my name is Fletcher. I was rescued from the Dog Warden where I was brought in for "running at large" I was rescued from the Dog Warden and went to stay at the shelter with some nice people. This is my mug shot. One day a lady wanted to meet me. I thought "why not? - I have some free time..."</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;">I really like this guy. He just lost his doggie. His name was Diamond. It made this guy very sad. I am told that it's my job to make him happy again. I think I can do that!<br /><br />So - that was a few months ago. I have settled into the family life very well. These two people are my "'rents" - they love me very much and vice-versa. I have learned that outside is where I go to do my...well, you know...and I have been to classes to learn obedience! My teacher says I am her #1 pupil!<br />I have cats as siblings. It took about a half a second to learn that they run things, not me. I've had a lot of adventures since I became a part of this family and someday soon I will tell you more.<br />I also want to thank The One Who Came Before, Diamond Doggie. Because he was so wonderful and loving, I got a chance to have a home with the 'rents. I am told that I will never replace Diamond, but everyone's heart just got a little bigger to let me inside.<br />Bones and Balls everyone, it's great to meet you!<br />Love,<br />FLETCHER! </td></tr>
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Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-48145964340823981222013-05-24T00:00:00.000-04:002013-05-24T00:00:08.242-04:00Perfectly Parker - Remembering Our Angel<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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There are no words to describe the hole that Parker's passing left in our hearts. She opened up a whole new world to us with our Cat Blogging friends. She was born a feral and died a much loved, spoiled housekitty. Not a day goes by without us thinking of something that reminds us of her. Ricky Tiki Tavi's meow, an empty (!) food dish, a chewed up toy mousie or the empty spot next to my pillow that was her special spot. If heaven means that you get to meet all of your loved ones when you pass, I look forward to seeing her and getting one of her trademark smoochies. No one gave 'em better.<br />
We love you Parker Pie. We always will.<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>*Many thanks to the wonderful and talented </strong></span></em><a href="http://zoolatry.blogspot.com/"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong>Zoolatry</strong></span></em></a><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"><strong> for the great Parker graphic!</strong></span></em>Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-3655492149357928832013-05-08T17:23:00.000-04:002013-05-08T17:23:24.958-04:00Why My 11th Birthday Sucked, By Diamond Doggie<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hey kitties. Diamond Doggie here. Two and a half weeks ago I went outside for my morning inspection of the yard and saw an introoder in my territory. I ran to chase the introoder and popped my knee. Ouch! That bought me a trip to the vet. Guess what I did? I tore my doggie <a href="http://www.medvetohio.com//media/public/files/referring-vets/brochures/Oct_2012/Surgery_-_Ruptured_CrCL_Repair_7-12.pdf">ACL</a>. Which means that I bought myself a longer trip to Columbus Ohio to a place called <a href="http://www.medvet-cves.com/">MedVet</a>. They took pictures of my leg - not only did I tear my <a href="http://www.medvetohio.com//media/public/files/referring-vets/brochures/Oct_2012/Surgery_-_Ruptured_CrCL_Repair_7-12.pdf">ACL</a>, but I had a <a href="http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/musculoskeletal/c_multi_patellar_luxation#.UYq-LL7D-00">Luxating Patella</a>! Mommy had a consultation with a doggie orthopedic surgeon - <a href="http://www.medvetohio.com/our-doctors/shawn-kennedy">Dr. Kennedy</a>. He's a very nice guy, but look what he did to me! I'm a mess! I have a big boo-boo on my leg and I have to wear the cone of shame so I don't mess with my boo-boo. I hate it!<br />
I had my surgery on April 25th. I got to come home the next day. I have to do exercises and take all sorts of medicine. I turned 11 years old on May the 1st. I spent my birthday at the shelter with Auntie Megan (she works there and took me to work with her), That's because the 'rents had the nerve to go on vacation! She took very good care of me, but it wasn't much of a birthday. <br />
The 'rents have been home since last Friday and tomorrow I go back to my regular vet for a check up. I also managed to get a fluid sac on my boo-boo, so that's slowed down my recovery. <em>AND</em> I got bopped in the eye by some kitty around the time of my popped knee and have a prolapsed eye.<br />
The only good thing is that I get a lot of treats when I have to take my medicines and Daddy has slept downstairs with me every night. <br />
I could use some good vibes - this has been a no good, very bad birthday.<br />
OH - and the 'rents say that I have a new name - "<em>New Fence</em>". They say that's my new name because that's what it cost for me to have my surgery. Funny, real funny. Sigh...Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-71059783600314089522013-04-20T17:28:00.000-04:002013-04-20T17:28:02.036-04:00Hey Kitties - We're Back!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Hi everykitty! Ricky Tiki Tavi here. So, what do you think of <a href="http://zoolatry.blogspot.com/">Zoolatry's</a> redesign of our bloggy? We think it's pretty spiffy! Maybe we can convince Mommy to post a little more often now that we look so darn good!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">When last we left you, Daddy was getting ready to have surgery on his leg and foot. Fun times kitties, fun times...His accident was in mid-October and it's just been the last few days that he is able to walk without a cane and wear a shoe. Daddy tends to be a little on the hyper-active side, so all of that sitting around just about drove him over the edge. All of us kitties (and Diamond Doggie) were the very best nurses he could have. We kitties acted like blankets and kept him warm and anchored. Diamond stayed at his side and made sure he kept his foot off of the ground. We were invaluable I tell you...just invaluable. So what do we get as a reward for all of our 24 hour nurses duty? We get abandoned by the 'rents. That's right kitties. The 'rents have the nerve to go on vacation at the end of this month. Before you start to send us tea and sympathy, know that we are being left in awesome hands. Our pet sitter - Auntie Megan, is going to stay at the house. Diamond even gets to go an a spa day with her. Since she works at our little shelter she is going to take Diamond for a day of nail trimming, baths and grooming. HAHAHAHAHA! I'm so happy that I am a cat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Speaking of me, I think you all know that I am deaf. Does it bother me? NO! Do I use it to my advantage? Yup. Do I know hand signals for treats? Yup. Do I use it to garner sympathy when I do stuff I shouldn't? You betcha'! Life is good kitties, life is good. Rudy Toots and I are best bros. Powder is a lot of fun to chase and terrorize, Diamond is fun to mess with, But Puff - no one messes with the Puffster. I learned the hard way that she is NOT to trifle with. She keeps me in my place and I give her the respect that she demands and deserves. She and Powder turned 15 on April the 1st. You'd never know that they were geriatric kitties, Mommy says thank Cod that they are happy, healthy and very playful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Out of all of this they still miss their Parker Pie. I know that without her, I would not be where I am today. Because of her, we have a blog and a set of 'rents who do all that they can to help animals in need - like me. Thanks Parker, I owe you a lot.</span></div>
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Hay guys, Mommy had an idea and she'd love some input. Would you guys read a blog from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/motownone?ref=profile#!/HSOAC">our little shelter</a>? The board of directors is thinking about starting one, but we'd love to hear if you would read it, and if so, what would you enjoy reading about? All input and suggestions would be welcomed. We figure if Mommy is spending a lot of her time out there, she could at least share with all of you what it is that they do there and some cool shelter stories.<br />
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and input. <br />
Keep those tails high! <br />
Love,<br />
Ricky Tiki Tavi, Puff, Powder, Rudy and Diamond DoggieParkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-88220578897862106512013-01-20T15:04:00.000-05:002013-01-20T15:04:06.715-05:00Ricky Tiki Tavi Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey Everykitty - <br />
I thought I would let everyone know that I am doing great here at Casa de Parker. I also thought you'd like to know that the 'rents found out about a little secret that I had been keeping. I can't hear anything. I am a deaf kitty. That's right, no sounds, no nothin' Nada, Zip Zilch. I went for for my final hearing teats yesterday and it's true. The experts think that the horrible ear mites that I had before the 'rents found me wrecked my hearing. I am not even a candidate for cochlear implants. You know what? So what? I am loved and I am a very happy boy. Just because I can't hear, does not mean I can't live a long and happy life with my 'rents and my sibs. I get a lot of love from everyone and I enjoy playing and snuggling and loving on everyone,<br />
Life is good and I am so happy I found this home to be a part of!<br />
Love,<br />
Ricky Tiki TaviParkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-38141196452930663222012-12-22T17:33:00.000-05:002013-04-19T16:09:30.448-04:00A Bittersweet Holiday Season<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have discovered that there is room in out hearts to love and enjoy our new addition Ricky Tiki Tavi and honor our most precious gal's memory at the same time. We are enjoying Diamond Doggie, Puff, Powder, Rudy and RTT's antics around our Christmas tree. <br />
Love is all we need, right?Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-41804362799994953752012-12-09T07:47:00.000-05:002012-12-09T07:47:14.449-05:00BFF's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's cuddle season here and as we get more mature and laid back, we enjoy a little snuggle time. Us older guys have to stick together. Diamond had his photo taken with the 'rents and Santa last weekend. See? - <br />
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Today Ricky Tiki Tavi is going for a visit with Santa Paws. Puff. Powder and I have decided to skip the Santa photo shoot. We'll see him on Christmas Eve when the 'rents are snoozing. Ricky Tiki Tavi is still too young to understand what he's getting himself into with this whole Santa thing. Heh-heh. We're all doing OK - Diamond is still dealing with his creaky bones and is taking medicine for them. He gets to take it with cheese! I have some mats that will get me a trip to the groomers very soon. <br />
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I hope all of you are enjoying the holiday season. We are trying our best to be good so that Santa fills our stockings with good stuff!<br />
Keep those tails high kitties!<br />
Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222909224921040679noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3866455751826992995.post-39369420643393535152012-11-18T15:31:00.000-05:002012-11-18T15:31:35.720-05:00Looking Both Forward and Back, It's All Good<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Hi guys! Ricky Tiki Tavi here. Life is fun in our little corner of O Hi O! So much to do, so much to learn! I learned what a window is. You cannot jump through it. It's impossible to do no matter how many times I try. But you can have a blast with the lamp cord. It's my new favorite toy. I think I have been given a new name. <strong><em>"No No Ricky". </em></strong>I hope I get to keep my other name. Ricky Tiki Tavi is a lot nicer...</div>
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So, what's been going on you ask? Wrestling with Rudy, exploring what's inside the trash cans in the bathrooms and why, oh why I can't get through glass windows? Daddy discovered that he can't fly when he took a 20 foot spill from a ladder a month ago and he's been recovering ever since. Once Mommy got over her heart attack after witnessing Daddy's failed flying attempt, she has been taking care of him. He's a lot better now, but for the first couple of weeks she had to help him with his chores. He sprained his ankle pretty bad and now I have another game - Daddy calls it "let's try and kill Daddy". I call it "I just want to walk where Daddy is walking." Fun times kitties. </div>
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Mommy has been working a lot of hours and she was gone all of last week hunting for green papers away from our little corner in O Hi O. She got back on Friday and everyone was pretty happy to see her return.</div>
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Bob was our little shelter's longest resident. Mommy wrote about him 5 years ago <a href="http://perfectlyparker.blogspot.com/2007/04/look-who-mommy-met-today-bob-cat.html"> here</a>. He came >>>this close<<< to living at our house, but four cats had always been the limit here. So on Thursday a wonderful thing happened. This wonderful lady had lost her kitty and she and her husband wanted a kitty to help heal their heart. Bob was their guy. We are happy to report that he's settled in nicely and loves sleeping with her and his new Daddy.<strong><em> YAY BOB!!!</em></strong> If you check <a href="http://www.facebook.com/motownone?ref=profile#!/HSOAC">out our little shelter's facebook page</a> you will see what an awesome week it has been. </div>
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I have been told by my sibs that there is a very good day coming this week and it involves Turkey! And it means that I get to meet my Mommy's very best pal. Auntie Lois is flying in to meet me and help me celebrate my very first Thanksgiving! I can't wait to meet her and let her spoil me even more than I have already been spoiled. My sibs tell me that she is awesome!</div>
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So, I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday and you get lots of treats.</div>
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Mommy and Daddy are thinking of sweet Parker Pie and will acknowledge her six month anniversary of going to the Bridge on Saturday. Thanksgiving was one of her favorite days. There will be a special prayer said for her at the Thanksgiving table. She's what our little family was grateful for. I have such big paws to fill.</div>
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Anyhow kitties, I love my life here and I am grateful for my family and for all of you that have welcomed me into the cat blogosphere. You rock!</div>
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Happy Thanksgiving and remember, the window aways wins...</div>
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