Diamond Doggie

 

Run Free, We Love You So Much

 

Diamond Doggie

May 1st, 2002 - May 31st, 2013

 

usquequaque in nostrum pectus pectoris

BFF's

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? -

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.

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!
Keep those tails high kitties!

H-E-Double Hockey Sticks Has Freezy Cold Water!



BFF's In Training

Well kitties, I have wore Rudy down. After a few months of chasing him, hugging him, swatting him, kissing him and just generally staying in his personal space, I think he's willing to let me sit next to him. For a second or two... Mommy and Daddy say that I am irresistible - they think that soon I'll be BFF's with all of my sibs!
I went to meet the wonderful Dr. Joe - I purred the entire time I was there. I like riding in the car. It's fun!
I also purred so much that Dr. Joe had a tough time listening to my ticker! But he pronounced me very healthy. I got my shots and go back and get a "rooster" shot in a few weeks....sounds like good times!
All in all kitties, I am one happy boy.
I thank Parker every day for sending me here.
The 'rents say they thank her too...

Formerly Feral Friday

So what do you think it was that I spied with my little eye?

If you think it was a Temptation, you are correct! If I were still feral I don't think I would get to sit on the dinig room table and get snacks!
ps - Dear Auntie Lois, we are gonna' miss you very much. Please drive safe with my cousins Jimmy Mack, Thomas and Olivia - oh -  and have a nice life in Missouri - Smoochies
ppss- what Parker said -  Parker's Mom.

Tattle Tail Tuesday With A Tag

This is the 5th file, 5th photo meme. Both Sunny and Rusty tagged me for it.

This is what happens when 3 old college roommates get together for some fun in a park. They let their Golden Retrievers off of their leash and the Retrievers go for a swim in the mud. This photo was taken in the Mitten state about 4 years ago. Mommy laughs every time she sees it. She was not laughing when she had to help these boys get a bath! These handsome woofies belong to one of Mommy's bestest friends in the whole world! She misses her - she lives in California now.
Do you want to play? If so, consider yourself tagged!
Smoochies to you!

Formerly Feral Friday - With An Award!

Formerly Feral Kitty is Not Afraid to Make the Airplane Ears!

I am a formerly feral with friends! Does that make me a FFWF?

Hoo Boy! Look at this will you? I was given the BFF Gold Card by both Pablo and Castle! DID YOU HEAR THAT TRIPPER? Two very HANDSOME MANCATS GAVE ME THIS BFF AWARD! Ahem...sorry...

Anyhow, I really am thrilled - it's a wonderful award and I am proud to be recognized by these two fabulous felines.

The Blogging Friends Forever Award!

As with most things in life, there are rules, here they are:

Give this award to five friends (and only 5) who are dedicated followers of your blog - one has to be a new blogger in a different part of the world. Link back to whoever gave you this award.

I think the hard part is keeping the list down to 5! I don't know that I have any "dedicated" followers of my little bloggie, but here are my picks -

Those wonderful Motown pals of mine, The Furry Kids.

All of the angels and their Mommy over at Whiskers and Purrs.

Two of the most gorgeous and sweet kitties in the entire universe and my tiny little sister Powder's #1 main squeeze, Beau Beau and Angie.

My friend Faz who gets to go outside and lives across the pond, I think she'd make a cool neighbor!

And my Cool California kitty-artist and music connoisseur buddy Honey P. Sunshine!

That was fun! Now go out there and have a fun-filled Friday, M'Kay?

It Came! It Came! It Came! I feel Like Steve Martin!

I hear something outside!

I think it's the mail!
Gasp! It's here!
The perfect gift under the tree!
Hey, back off Rudy, it's my calendar!
If you would like the best gift of the year - click here!

I Have A New Buddy and His Name is Buddy

Isn't Buddy a handsome cat? I fell for his eyes if you want to know the truth. I think we may be kitty soul mates! Buddy is one of the many cats who reside at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. I have been begging Mommy and Daddy to sponsor a kitty there and today they finally said yes. So I looked through all of the very deserving kitties up for adoption and sponsorship and then...I saw those eyes! I read about Buddy and I knew he was the cat for me to sponsor. Here's his story:

"Buddy is a big cuddly polar bear! You would never guess, seeing him now, that he used to be a big-time stuntman in Los Angeles. But it's true - at least we think it is. Unfortunately, his last stunt didn't go so well. When he was found in Hollywood, he had a broken hip, a broken jaw, a broken tail, and a detached retina. Ouch! As a result, he now has trouble making it to the litter box. But you've never seen a guy so happy in retirement. Buddy is so easy-going, he sits in the tub and purrs during his twice-weekly baths."

Sounds like Buddy had a pretty rough life before he made it to Best Friends. I like making new friends and maybe I can send him some treats and goodies!

I have a favor to ask you kitties who know how to do fancy stuff on your blog - how do I link Buddy's name in my sidebar to his page at Best Friends? I went to the help center, but Mommy is too dumb to figure out if the answer is even there! All I want to do is to be able to click on his name and go to his page! I know how to do it in a post, but there is no linky thing when you add photos and captions to your sidebar. Any help sure would be appreciated!

So everykitty, have a sunbath, get some lovin' from your humans and say a little thank-you prayer that you are loved and have a home!

Smooches!