Happy 19th Birthday Rudy!

My very first photo shoot! (that's me in the blue circle)

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...

It's fun being me!

Life is good!

Late 1999

 More of my cuteness

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!

Rudy Toots ❤❤❤

Puff - Heaven's Newest Bridge Angel

Puff (left) and Powder's First Meal at Home 5/16/1998

 

 

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 Vet 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...

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 - Our Adoption Story

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.

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.

A Beautiful Girl - and She Knew It!

 





 

 Puff is currently at Wayside Waifs - 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.

 

Daddy's Girl

 

Chillaxin'

 

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.

 



Puff did enjoy the 'Nip...

 

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!

 

Happier Holidays...

 





Such A Floofy Girl!

 

The 'rents are going to leave her stocking up - we know that in spirit, she will be with us over the holiday season.

 



I wish Mommy's camera was better back then!

 

I'm going to leave you with a few more shots of the Puffster. Mommy said her beauty was only surpassed by her loveliness...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Her Basket For Her Final Trip...

 



 

I'll just say, she was a pretty awesome feline...

 

Love,

 

Rudy

 

 

That's Me!







The Rudy Report



Full of 'Nip and 'tude

Ola kitties, it's me - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! Remember me? Good! I am doing fine, we've been in a dark place for a few months with losing our Parker and it's been hard to find something positive to report. But I told the 'rents that we need to focus on the here and now, and the here and now is full of good things. Here's some of them -

• I am awesome!
• The calico sisters have had their geezer geriatric wellness checks and they are both in tip top shape.
• Diamond is doing well, he did have to start taking more medicine for his achy bones. It helps him a lot. He still likes to bark at the guy in the bloo shorts. He's convinced that the guy is going to steal our stuff!
• Mommy got a pretty silver necklace that she put Parker's Hello Kitty collar charm on - it makes her feel closer to Parker and that makes her feel better.
• Our little shelter keeps on keeping on. Mommy has been spending a lot of time trying to help them be more and more successful. We think it's working (a little bit...)
• A lot of you donated to the shelter in memory of Parker. There are no words to thank you for your kindness. We know that it must of made our angel Parker very happy that she helped many kitties find their forever home. She was a big fan of a forever home : )
• Me and Puff and Powder are still sort of working out the new kitty order of things. Our behaviors are changing and Puff and I seem to be tied in the spot for Alpha kitty. We may decide to share the role. Powder is happy to be the itty bitty kitty. Diamond just wants to keep the "Paw of Death" a distant memory.
• We have a new introoder - He's a nice looking male who the 'rents are feeding outside. Daddy named him Jack. As soon as Mommy gains a little more trust he gets a car ride to the vet for tests and a neuter. Poor fellow. I'll make Mommy get a good photo. Right now he's a little skittish. I would be too if my bits were about to vanish! Then he goes to the shelter to find a forever home. Jack has a whole new future in front of him! Some of you may be thinking - "maybe Jack should live here." Ummmmm, I vote NO! I am the only mancat in this household!
• The 'rents are going on vacation away from us in almost a year. Our awesome sitter will be here to take great care of us. The 'rents deserve some time away.

So, that's the report. I've missed all of you. I'll leave you with a few cool photos.


Puff says "Time to replace the cardboard"

We miss you so very, very much. Two months ago today...

The Rudy Report

HiYa' - It's ME! RUDY! With the Rudy Report. I do not know where to start. We first and foremost have our attention turned to Parker Pie who keeps on keeping on, slower and quieter, but she keeps on.
Your prayer and purrs are helping, so thank you from me and  my little sis and all of our family here in O Hi O.

This is Newton at our little shelter.. kitties, you have no idea how close this boy came to live at our home (Poofy tail!),I'm going to let Mommy tell the story...

Mommy here- we thought we could make a smooth transition with Newton sharing our home. we took Diamond to the shelter today to meet Newton, It did not go well. Even with the proper way to introduce dogs, Diamond was having none of it and that sealed the deal. I had lots of reservations with Parker being sick and that, with the combination of Diamond hating the idea and Newton being so LARGE-well, there is a better place for him, There is aready a family interested in him. He's just not for our little family, He gets his neuter tomorrow and will be on the adoption floor on Saturday. I'll make it my mission that he gets his forever home.

She's having a good day! Her appetite is still great and she's a lap hog. We just take one day at a time.

The Rudy Report

Hey kitties - it's ME - RUDY! With your Rudy Report. I am trying very hard to be a good big brother to Parker. As you can see I let her nap next to me in front of the warm and toasty fire. The 'rents are proud of me because I hardly ever tease or chase her. She still has her famous appetite, but she is still skinny. She does not walk fast but she can still jump up on the sofa and radiators. The bed is a little high for her now, so Daddy carries her up the stairs and helps her on to the bed. She still enjoys sleeping by the 'rents heads all night long. She's in no pain, but Mommy says that she is slowly beginning to fade. We all make the most of our time together and Parker loves it when Mommy shares her dinner with her. I think that is the favorite time of the day for her. We thank you for your kind comments, prayers, purrs and encouraging emails. They brighten our days. We also thank you for supporting Parker's hissing and swatting out Diabetes - what a wonderful thing to do!

Soon it will be the day where mommy makes turkey - now that's one of my favorite days!

Keep those tails high kitties and keep praying for my little sis - she plans on being around for a long time. We pray that she gets her wish.

Smoochies from Parker! Purrs from me!



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Hello there kitties! It's ME! - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! It's fun to have a nap with Daddy - he has a cool sense of humor. He was trying to give me bunny ears. I was trying to sleep. Silly Daddy! We are happy to see that Parker is now grooming herself and has gained some more weight. She sends her love and thanks to all of you who have sent good wishes and purrs. Soon she will be well enough to pose for some photos and be back on her own blog.
My furs are growing back and it feels wonderful. They are soft and smooth and I am glad I have more of them now that it's cooler. Mommy and Daddy have spotted a feral kitty outside that they are now feeding and trying to catch. He's orange like me and we have named him Rogue since he is a wanderer. When we catch him, he'll go to the shelter for a wellness check and a neuter. If they can socialize him, he'll go up for adoption, if not he'll come back here to his territory and we'll set up a little shelter for him. As of now he won't come anywhere near Mommy or Daddy.
Mommy is getting ready for our little shelter's "Strut Your Mutt" that is on October 15th. Diamond gets to go but us kitties are going to take a pass on all of the canine fun.
I also hear a rumor that the 'rents are leaving us in a few weeks for some "alone time". Our awesome sitter will come, so I guess I am OK with that.
Keep those tails high kitties!

The Rudy Report With Another Parker Update

Hay ya' kitties, it's ME - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! Autumn on the deck rocks and I had a weekend full of fresh air, 'nip and treats. I love this time of year! I know we've been MIA lately, but all of our focus has been on Parker. On Friday she had to go back to Dr. Joe's because her wanted to do Xrays of her body. That was a tense day. She got dropped off and we had to wait a squillion years (3 hours in human time) for Dr. Joe to call Mommy. Well I am happy to report that she had no masses and she had gained about a half a pound! Dr. Joe just thinks that since she is prone to UTI's and she has a hard time shaking them that it made her feel miserable. She's become a lousy groomer (like me!) and she's still too skinny. I had a hard time convincing her to pose for some photos...

No! Get that away from me!

C'mon Mommy, I'm not ready for a photo!

Now everyone will see my matts...

 

And how skinny I am!

Parker is actually much better, but we have a ways to go until she is plumped up and matt free. She fights Mommy about getting brushed. But as you kitties know, Mommy always wins. Parker still has a heck of an appetite and she's enjoying all of the extra stinky goodness. We'll keep you posted as often as we can. It's a very busy time here in O Hi O!

Keep those tails high kitties!

The Rudy Report

Nom, Nom, Nom...oh, hey kittties - it's ME! - RUDY! with your Rudy Report. There has been so much happening that I don't know where to start. I can start reporting by letting you know that I really love cat grass. But I think you can see that...
Here is my report on Parker Pie. I am worried about my little sister. She is not bouncing back the way we had hoped she would. Her appetite is still pretty hearty, but she sleeps a lot (even for a cat!) and she no longers plays with her toys the way that she always did. On the up side, she uses the box with no trouble and she seems to be in a pretty good mood (when she is awake). She is still too skinny. She has a Dr. Joe appointment in about a week and a half, but Mommy will probably make one sooner is we do not see improvement in a few days. Needless to say the 'rents are on high alert.
Mommy still needs to update you on the Bony Boys (it's all good news), but right now, her #1 priority is keeping an eye on Parker. Any good thoughts that you could send Park's way would be appreciated.
Keep your tails high kitties.

The Rudy Report

Hello kitties! It's ME - RUDY! with your Rudy Report. As you can see, my furs are still very short, but are growing out. My fur feels like velvet and as a result, I get a lot of pets and strokes from the 'rents and anyone else who happens my way. So there's another reason that this shave-down was a good idea!

Mommy spent her birthday at the little shelter. They had a big garage sale and an open house. They raised a lot of much needed green papers, but the best thing about the day was, are you ready for this? - - - they adopted 12 kitties that day -  12 KITTIES!!! Mommy said that it was the best part of her birthday. One of the kitties had lived there for 3 years. She found a home with a great Mom and Dad and a big sister who just loved her! And the very last adoption of the day was Heather, who was Mommy's special, most favorite kitty at the shelter. And unlike the tears Mommy cried when the Bony Boys were dumped  at the shelter on Wednesday night, her tears this time were tears of joy.

Heather, about a week before she found her forever home.





So it was a pretty good week. There's lots more to share. Tomorrow Parker is going to tell you about her annual check up with Dr. Joe last Friday. She got a little more than she bargined for...
AND we will update on the Bony Boys, lots of good news there!
Keep those tails high kitties!

The Rudy Report

Hello, Hello, hello kitties! It's me - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! I have to tell ya' the 'rents had a great idea when they decided to get me a shave-down! I am matt-free, cool and handsome. The sun feels great on my coat, I don't have to deal with getting overheated and clean-up is a breeze. I also want to note that I have maintained my extreme handsomeness. I really don't see a downside to the entire ordeal - well maybe that whole PTU/grooming experience thing...but what's done is done...

Keep those tails high kitties - and stay cool, the hots are not over.



The Rudy Report

Who ya' callin' Popeye?

Hi ya' kitties! it's me - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! The Hots? We has them! But with my new 'do I'm much cooler than those other felines that live here. But I am worried about the 'rents. I think they are getting forgetful - they keep callin' me Popeye - that isn't my name! I know they're getting older, but you'd think they'd remember my name! I guess I 'yam who I 'yam...(you'll know that joke if you are the same age as my 'rents...).
Keep those tails high kitties!

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!

The Rudy Report

Heyello kitties! It's me - RUDY! with your Rudy Report! Nomming on nip was the thing to do this weekend! We were all liberally dosed with the home-grown stuff and we went to town! (Well, not literally to town, that would have not have been fun), but you get the idea! The hots were on the mild side and that's a good thing.
I seem to have sprouted a squillion mats on my back and butt, so I have to go and see Tiffany soon. She is a busy and popular groomer, so my date with her isn't for a few weeks. In the meantime mommy is unceremoniously hacking away at the mats with scissors when I am eating (I don't mind as much when I am eating). Let's just say that mommy should keep her day job and never aspire to become a stylist...my back looks like I ran under a mower!
Anyhow kitties, have an awesome week - keep those tails high and remember to lay on the love to your 'rents. Where would we be without them?