Hey Kitties - We Have a Question...

Avery and her new Human

A Sweet Farewell

On Top of the World

Hay guys, Mommy had an idea and she'd love some input. Would you guys read a blog from our little shelter? 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.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts and input.
Keep those tails high!
Love,
Ricky Tiki Tavi, Puff, Powder, Rudy and Diamond Doggie

Nekkid!

So, a few months ago Mommy got Rudy and me new collars from FelineFido. He got bumblebees and I got peace signs. This weekend Mommy noticed that mine looked rather, um, well-used. She looked closer and I had pretty much destroyed it with my clawrz - my back ones. It was itching me and I also got a few little boo-boos for my trouble. She thinks I am a delicate flower and the material did not agree with me.

Now I am nekkid and Mommy is looking for a collar that is gentle and safe. She's leaning toward hemp. Do any of you wise kitties or kitty parents have any suggestions?

The 'Rent's Little Helper

If I wasn't around to snoopervise, nothing would ever get done around here! We are already behind in our tree decorating and I was tying to get Mommy to pick up the pace a little. The only problem was that orange menace came up seconds after this photo was taken and I ran from him...taking the tree skirt with me. I have to remember to retract my claws when I take off from under the tree. To make matters worse, Mommy laughed at me.

At least I don't have to go to the VET on Friday like some Calicos I know...

Mancat Monday - The Rudy Report

Hiya'!

It's me, the Rudester, with my Monday report. It was quite an exciting weekend here in chilly, snowy O Hi O. Here's the latest...
Mommy keeps trying to groom me because I am getting mats on my hips again. Let's just say it isn't going well for her.
Someone stole all of our living room furniture on Saturday! It has been replaced with new stuff that smells weird. I tried to keep the old furniture from leaving, but I lost that battle. More to follow on that fierce encounter later this week.
If your 'rents ever order Chinese food, make them order scallops that have bacon wrapped around them. Not only do they taste great, but they make a great ball-like toy when taken directly off of a plate!
One last piece of news and advice - never, ever, lay downwind from your dog brother when he has eaten a small piece of garlic beef beforehand. Deadly fumes are sure to happen.
Make the most of your Monday - This is Rudy Tooty Fresh and Frooty signing off!

Easing In To The Week

We still feel bad about our tree.

I find that napping helps...

Thursday 13 - Stuff I Want To Say

I have a lot of stuff to say today. I decided to make it a Thursday 13.

• First of all, I love you guys. The Diabetes sidebar that many of you are sporting means so much to me and my family. Don't misunderstand, just 'cause my Mommy has Diabetes doesn't mean she doesn't lead a full, happy life. Diabetes just makes her have to take medicine, watch what she eats and poke herself with a needle to check her bloods. It's a sneaky, expensive pain-in-the tail disease. Take good care of yourselves, you really don't want to get Diabetes! That's enough about that!
• Isn't this photo wonderful? I really like it. It brings out my love eyes and my pretty furs. It's a good thing I am not too much in love with myself
• My Mommy has to travel for her work again. She flies off this morning. What could possibly be in Atlanta that is more important than me?
• The Kitty Kookie recipe is easy. You go to a store and find a pre-mix (dry) and add water. The brand is Krusteaz. It rocks! Daddy says it is the yummiest brand. Mommy wouldn't know as she can't eat them. See #1.
• The kitties whiskers are made with black licorice. It requires a razor, patience and a glass or two of wine. Daddy is the whisker maker. He is very artistic.
• I have discovered the joy of radiators. They are warm. They make great nappy spots.
• We do not have enough Gizzy quilts. There have been great disputes over the two we have in front of the living room fireplace. We do not share well. Not at all. We all want to lay on the Gizzy quilts and nap at the same time. It has caused some loud, hurtful hissy fits. I am kind of proud to say that I gave Rudy a BooBoo! It is usually the other way around.
• We all got to go out on the deck last Sunday afternoon to say farewell to getting to go out on the deck. Even Puff. She was very well-behaved and did not try to escape. Both Mommy and Daddy came out with us just in case she did. Daddy might screen in the bottom of the fences on the deck next Spring.
• Rudy has to go to the V.E.T. this month. November is his month. Mommy tries to spread us out through the year. He needs a dental AND a poodle butt cut. His breath is getting stinky AND his furs are BAD! He's like a Rasta cat now. He refuses to let Mommy groom him and now he has some pretty wicked-bad matts around his butt. I'm ready to make some serious fun of him. I know, I know, it isn't nice of me, but he can really be a pain!
• Mommy forgot to buy Temptations this week. We had none for an ENTIRE EVENING! I think this needs to be reported to some agency or something.
• Try as we might, we can't get Powder to Raise a Paw. We may have to post without her. She's such a shy little flower.
• Mommy said that we are going to have a bean party at our house in about a month. She warned me that they are inviting 120 humans here. I am quite distressed about this. She said we will be safe in the spare bedroom and don't have to witness this awful invasion of our space.
• I learned that if you place your paw in just the right place on the TV remote you can wake your beans up by making the volume very, very loud. I highly recommend trying this. Especially at night. In bed. HA!

ps - our prayers go to Icon's family - we are so sorry for your loss of Chloe!

In The Freezer Section

Holy Cats! This stuff if good! Since we had a little birthday party for Mommy last night, we got our very own "better than" ice cream. The instructions say to let it thaw about halfway then enjoy. So that's what we did - we enjoyed it. A lot! The D.O.G. got Frosty Paws for a treat, he loves that stuff (you can see it under my package of Cool Claws). We tried to find the website, but it is under constructuion. We were going to tell them how yummy their product was. So kitties, have you ever tried this stuff, and if you did, did you like it? Mommy says it's pretty expensive for the amount that you get, but for an occasional treat when it is so hot outside it sure is worth it!
Here's what Mommy got for her birthday -
Lots and lots of lovin' from me and the family.
A yummy Italian dinner and some bubbly stuff that made her giggle when she drank it.
A lawn mower
A hedge trimmer
A vacuum cleaner (AAAIIIEEE!)
A Starbucks gift certificate
A Pier One gift certificate.
Lots and love and good wishes from her friends where she hunts.
Lots of nice comments from my pals on this blog (thanks guys!) Mommy really loved that!
The lawn mower and hedge trimmer are because Daddy is working hard on the yard at our new home. He promises that the Christmas holidays will be a little more "romantic." Mommy is fine with that. She wants the yard to look pretty too!
I hope all of you great kitties have a terrific Tuesday, I know I will.
Smooches to all of you!

A Public Service Announcement From Parker

Here's the Scoop

Never, ever, ever let your Mommy and Daddy forget to keep a spare scooper in the house.
If the only one you have in the house breaks, well, it's very possible your folks will say bad words as they leave the house for the store.
That is all.