Christmas Ornaments

Happy holidays whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah,or another holiday around this time of year. I happen to celebrate Christmas, and today is Christmas Eve. I have hand painted two ceramic kitten ornaments from a near by craft store, and have placed them on the tree with white ribbon. Its so warming to feel we have our cats for so many years to come. Happy Holidays!

Blacky the Stray

Here are some pictures that I have just taken of Blacky, our stray cat.

Greater Technology

Our advanced development over the past couple weeks has made the greater difference, we think. Blacky, as we have named the stray out door cat, has been gobbling the food down every time we put it out. As for our advanced technology, we have updated it's shelter. We tilted a wooden board over the front of the shelter for better wind resistance. This way Blacky is warmer as it becomes cooler outside. Also,the table over the kennel has a plastic drop cloth over it and is covered it with bricks. It is a long blanket, so it reaches the floor and better protects the cat. It still wanders but every time we feed it, it knows where to come for it's food.

Friendly Update

Today my sister woke early in the morning and checked on the kitten. She started to look up dozens of numbers off the Internet in hopes some animal shelter would take this cat in and treat it. After calling about seventeen animal shelters, nobody was willing to take it. The shelters either said, we have too many animals already, or we may have to put it down. This was very disappointing to hear, but we continued to search. This kitten had been in the kennel all night, and must have to use the bathroom terribly. So, we let it free on out deck, and gave it food and water. We figured since we are the ones who have been caring for it, it would stick around with us. My sister changed the towel that was in the kennel, making completely sure that she did not touch the kitten because of the risk of spreading disease. We noticed something on the back of it's neck. It looked as though there was a tic, and we really knew this cat was not healthy.

We took a large heavy dutie garbage bag and cover the outside of the kennel. Then we took a very old large comforter and covered it over that, then took several more garbage bags and cover that. This would provide warmth and water protection for the kitten, and at least we know it has shelter to go back to for rest.

We put the kennel towards the garage and put it's food their too. We can't take the kitten in, but we will provide it with food and comfort for the future.

This kittens natural instinct is to hunt for it's own food, so it will continue to wander. This is the most adorable little kitten, and I would never want to see anything happen to it.

A New Friend

A cat has been coming around our door step every so often for food and water, which we provide for it because it seems so desperate. It doesn't have a collar and looks identical to our other two cats. It has been particularly cold outside lately because of the season change, and we were scared this may be it's last visit.

The cat is very small. It is black and has a small white marking on its chest. It is very hungry and we can't do anything but help it. We caged it and put it in our basement so that it didn't freeze. My sister, who was very concerned about the cat is at this moment asking anyone and everyone she knows if they could possibly provide or get a home for this cat. She called the human society and the police to see if they could find anything on what to do, and who to give it to. We have no idea if this cat has fleas, tics, worms, or is carrying any type of disease. This cat is in a kennel, and we fed it chicken and cat food. It scarfed its food up so quickly we are sure it doesn't belong to anyone. It licked the plate clean, and we made sure to wash the plate many times over and over again.

It doesn't look as old as two years, and it isn't very skinny, just very small like a kitten. We are trying our best right now to care for it as best we can being that it is late at night.

Meows reaction to this cat was a large gargle. We think Meow is upset because this cat is enclosed in a cage, and Meow knows that it isn't comfortable, but we can't risk a sickness being carried through the house by letting it be set free. When my sister mentioned how soft it looked Sassy looked twice at her as if she was thinking "Oh no you didn't girlfriend."

All we can hope right now is that we can find a comfortable home for this needy kitten.

The Outside World

Some cats are more courageous than others. Meow happens to be a scaredy, and Sassy seems to be curious, cautious and careless. Good thing too, because this means no trouble on how to keep them from getting outside. In past experiences with relatives cats, it would just jump out the door when ever it was open. My cats aren't like that; they won't just leap out, in fact, I don't think they would ever hope to be out there, unless of course, a moth or something was on the other side of the window.

Brushings

Just a minute ago I gave the cats a brushing. First I brushed Meow, then I brushed Sassy. I never know how much hair Sassy has until I brush her. She must lose a couple of pounds with all the hair we get when we are done. Meow had some loose hair, but all he wanted was attention this morning. Sassy waited patiently as I got through with Meow. She was so well behaved when I began brushing her. I think that Meow was jealous. He kept coming over and biting her neck until she realized she would rather play then be pampered. I finally got her back, but it wasn't long before she decided to look for a jingle ball under the dresser. Well, time to give them a treat!

~LeeLee

Photo Crazy

Fruity Cheerio

One day, I was watching television while snacking on a cup full of fruity cheerios. Meow always wants to eat what the people are eating so he waits patiently next to me. I figure that letting him taste one isn't bad, anyways, he usually never eats it. I put a green fruity cheerio on the floor next to him, and he sniffed it, and then layed down and ignored it. After about five minutes of watching me snack in front of him, he gives it another sniff and chews it up in his mouth. Hmm. Cereal for dinner Meow? I feel like they immatate people and try to do similar things like us. Sassy has began to sit on the arm chair with her legs out and her hands in front of her. Like Meow, she is so cute!

The Mysteries of the Toilet

When Sassy sees that the bathroom door is open, she gets very curious and wants to explore the toilet. She sticks her head in it and sometimes she even drinks from it! Just a second ago, I flushed the toilet after cleaning the litter box, and she ran in to see it flush. When I came in to wash my hands, she ran off. What a curious cutie!

~LeeLee

Most Recent Pictures

This is Meow if he had a full head of hair.



This is a picture of the kitties as they rest from a hard day of play.


This picture makes me want to go sleep for a week.

Unknown Sickness

The other day, I picked up Meow. Just a normal way to pick him up; under his front arms, sort of on the chest. He made a squeak the the second I began to lift him. I was scared that I hurt him, and ran to tell someone. We though maybe something was bugging him, such as he ate something strange. He does that all the time; eats things like the window screen or wrapping ribbon. We didn't think it was anything serious, so we kept an eye on him, and didn't pick him up. A couple of days later, I went to pick him up again, after we had picked him up before, and I was demonstrating to a friend how I had picked him up previously. He squeaked again. I am thinking that it may be something he ate, or maybe he just isn't feeling well, with a cold or another sickness. But he isn't acting mopey or sad. He's just acting as normal as he always does. I am unsure what he is bothered by.

Healthy Rewards

When the cats need to be rewarded because they behaved well, for example after their nails get trimmed, or they scratch at the scratching post, we always have been rewarding them with chicken flavored chew treats.
~No Preservatives
~No Artificial Colors
~Great for Teeth and Gums
~Edible and Digestable
~All natural with Tuarine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurine)
And it effectivly removes tartar and keeps teeth and gums healthy.

They love these treats, but sometimes I have to break it up for them to chew, because they have trouble eating the whole thing. They once even found the bag on the counter, and ate all the treats in the bag, then had tummy trouble soon after, so make sure that your treats are hidden away where the cats can't grab them.

~LeeLee

Whos red handed??!

Today, after eating out for lunch, we came home and saw a mess. Last nights pork remainder was dragged out of the garbage and eaten on the floor. Who is to blame.... Sassy? or would it be Meow? Well, we suspected Meow because Sassy doesn't go out of her way to het fresh meat. She isn't a meat hungry cat all the time, and when she does decide to take a nibble of meat, it is only a nibble. We decided to put both of them next to the pork on the floor and scold both of them because we didn't know who to blame. Still we suspected Meow, because we could tell he looked the most guilty. Sassy looked as though she didn't know what was she was getting scolded for and just ignored it as though she doesn't deserve it because it was all Meows doing. After we let them leave, Sassy went over and smelt the pork, like she never even knew it was there and then after we picked it up she walked away. Meow ran off and hid in the living room. Who do you think it was?

Meow's Eating Habits

When the food dish is empty and Meow hears the can being opened, he paces back and forth and waits. He is very greedy for food and even with a full stomach and he strives for freshly opened canned food. As the can is being opened, he gives off meows and then follows you to the food bowl until you place the dish on the ground. He hogs the dish like no other and barely allows Sassy an inch near it. She gets very intimidated by him and so when he is eating she just waits and watches in the other room and when he is finished she wanders over and finds the remainder. Only when you place her at the food dish, is when she eats when he is eating. You can see who is more aggressive.

Usually when treats are being given out, Sassy nibbles at them at them and when she finds she does not want to bother with it she leaves it and Meow steps in to scarf it down.

Where'd they Go?

As our cats grew, there curiosity did as well. They began to explore places and found new spots to call their own. When we first brought the cats home, they immediately dug their claws to the kennel, and refused to let out. We had to yank the cats apart so we could show them where the litter box was. The first place that we grounded them to was their litter box. Although they were young when we bought them, they were trained on where to use the bathroom. That was easy enough, but they crouched close to the floor and crept slowly around to explore.

After we let them wander around for a bit, we needed to take them to show them where they would be eating. We carried them to their dishes and I faintly remember what happened soon after that.

They adapted to the house better after days passed, and we noticed that they wouldn't come out from under the television stand. The only time they would was when they were hungry, needed to use the bathroom, or gathered up enough courage to come out for a few minutes and take a look around.

I was the first one that my Sassy cat became friends with. She ignored us all when we first brought her home, and ran at the sight of us. One night when I was watching television before bed she jumped up onto the mattress and laid down. I hesitated not to move an inch or make a sound for I was afraid she might wake up and leave. Then, I did not know her personality as well and did not know how she would react. I guess this was a sign that she liked me the best and she still has ever since.

Of course now they have grown out of their stage of hiding under the television table, and found new spots to sleep. Their favorite use to be under the bed where the carpet was and kept them nice and snug, but after the mattress stand broke, they have no choice but to sleep out in the open or under another piece of furniture.

They feel more secure and safer now that they have grown to know and love us, so they hardly open their eyes as we walk by. Especially Meow cat. He tucks his head under his paws so he covers his eyes and acts unconscious, because he knows that you would not harm him in any way.

Mis-posted

I stand corrected. In a previous post I stated that it was better to feed your cat dry foods. Actually, wet canned cat foods are better. Research your choice of food before testing it on your cats. You want to include all of these factors:
nutrients, moisture, ingredients, artificial fillers, and colors, etc. In the wild, your cat would be eating the animal whole and the bones as well, so when you feed your cat you want to include all of those nutrients it would be receiving from that animal. Purina is not to great. It has ingredients such as tetra sodium pyrophosphate which is a little toxic and has a slightly irritating chemical compound :P

Lisa A. Pierson is a great nutritionist and has a lot of great health facts to explain the choices you have for your cat's diet. She recommends canned food rather than dry kibble. She explains the negative impacts of feeding your cat dry kibble. These include:
low water level, carbohydrate level too high, and the types of protein it may be getting are plant based rather than animal based. If you want to insure that your cat is at its healthiest take the time to do some research first.

We are now feeding our two cats a grain free canned food called WELLNESS. We now have Chicken and Herring Formula and a Chicken Formula. It says that it is guaranteed to meet nutritional levels. Occasionally we feed them a dry food called WELLNESS complete health. This dry food keeps your cat lean and strong, and supports skin and coat health. It has no animal byproducts and no corn, wheat, or soy. It is a deboned chicken, chicken and rice recipe. This is given as a little treat and a change for them as well.

Our sudden change in food was because of Meow, and :o Sassy's infection (UTI, urinary track infection, and/or struvit crystals cause infection and/or blockage of the urinary track). We needed to give them more moisture because the water level in dry food usually is too low. You can't always depend on your cat that they will be drinking sufficient water levels. Now they are doing just fine and their diet is keeping them healthy and hydrated.

Meow Check

It has been about a month since Meows check up, and we aren't sure how well he is doing. Lately, he has been running around the house with a deep meow more than usual. He usually only does that when he needs attention or someone to play with, but we think he is telling us that he is not feeling well. In between meows, he would casually hop into the litter box and see if he could go to the bathroom, but all that is there when he comes out is his foot prints. We think it is time for another check up.

~LeeLee

Catcher's Mit

This is Meow as he tries to catch the dripping water from the faucet.

Surprise

Everywhere is a new and wondrous place for cats to explore. Our cats are inside cats, because of threats from predators, and disease. Hopefully if you have outdoor cats, than you have given them the proper shots and vaccines so that they won't get sick. If they do, then you will have an awfully large vet bill :D

Happy Mother's Day

Before we were blessed with our kittens, they were sent off to the hospital to get neutered and spade. Male cats are neutered and female cats are spade. They weren't given the option to have kittens of their own, but they are in love anyway :D

My Meow!

It was like a regular ordinary day yesterday, until about 7:30 that is. My meow was walking into the litter box, and I passed thinking oh great, and I went back to my business. I found out later that he had not gone to the bathroom, and he couldn't! I have never been so freaked! He had tried but failed and all there was, was a bit of blood maybe about the size of a thumb nail. There was something wrong, and I was afraid that it was something serious. Of course, we call the vet, and the lady sitting at the front desk (who by the way knows quite a bit about everything) answered and told us it could be a urinary track infection or, plugging, which means that his urinary track was clogged. So we were told to come right over to the doc's, and he might have to stay over night. I start bawling, but we go... I did not want my baby staying over night alone in some dark smelly old office. We left the house at about 7:50. We had a kennel finally (A friends) and we began on our mission. When we arrived, the front desk lady took meow and went into the back room. I was waiting, and there was also a golden retriever there that was wounded on his chest and on his front left leg elbow. Apparently, it got bit by a poisonous snake, and his skin was dying off. I was told that he had gotten surgery before, but it really didn't look like it. Boy, dogs are happy about anything; that bite didn't bring down his attitude. When we got meow back, we received word that it was not plugging :) If it was, meow might have had to get surgery. She told us that it is only a minor condition that is pretty common to see a cat get. There were minerals that were blocking the way and he couldn't go the the bathroom. She also said that if we had fed him a lot of fishy things in a short period of time, that could also help result in this problem... ~~~ If you are an owner that likes to give your cat(s) tuna, tuna water, or anything such as fish, try to do it rarely as just a treat. That may keep your cat healthier, although it is not bad once and a while. ~~~ Anyway, she told us that she gave him a shot of antibiotics, and I think maybe a pain reliever (if any pain) Then, she handed us a box of his medicine; shake well, give two times a day, once in the morning and once in the evening for one week. Use the bottle up.

On the car ride home, I think meow was drowsy from something whether it be the pain reliever or not, and it seemed as though he could not lift himself up to move. I looked in the kennel and he would seem to be moving his front arms up to get up, but his legs wouldn't listen and his arms would just collapse. He was laying in the Kennel meowing a little, maybe saying, "Help! My arms, I can't move them," but his eyes didn't look drowsy at all. He came to lay on my lap, but his claws would release and try to hold on to me for the ride. My cats are never ones to claw or bite. They are very careful about that, but he was afraid. In hopes of not getting clawed any further, I tried to move him in a better position. It probably would have been a good idea to trim his nails before the trip. I was holding him in my arms in the second position, and I looked like he couldn't pick up his head because it was almost like it was glued to my arm just resting over the side. He went to get up after about two minutes later and only moved one of his paws. He got into a position that was giving me a hug. I was so excited! ~~~ I love you too my meow! ~~~

In one part of the trip, he was looking out the window and watching as we drove, it was adorable. It was a good thing that we took care of this problem the first time we saw it, or it could have gotten worse. This trip just made us closer as Pals :)

-LeeLee

The Doctors Visit

It was time for their check up, and the cats were not happy when they found out that they had to travel in the car. We didn't have a kennel to put them in, so we had to carry them by hand wrapped in a blanket. (The cats were in a blanket, not our hands) When they were all together in the car, my meow cat did the usual, and started meowing as loud as he could, and my other just sat crouched by the back window of the car. As I was comforting my meow cat with a nice tone and rubbing his back, he still meows, walking around, but still unsure and frightened. Still, my other one doesn't move and I try to comfort both. As we are driving, meow cat gets an idea to investigate, and attempts to climb under the wheel to the pedals. Meow was shooed away. My other cat was shaking, so frighted, and its eyes were large. We planned to make it to the doctors and borrow a kennel to bring them back home in. That way, they felt more secure, and feeling that they had a place to hide in. We came to the doctors, and brought them in for a check up. He had to give them two shots each. They are very well behaved in an area that is unknown to them, so they stayed on the table for most of the time, although when meow cat got a little more secure and felt e' could make his get away, e' (if i am remembering this correctly) jumped off the table, but the doctor caught meow and put him back. When meow was done, it was the others turn. I felt that the doctor was handling them both very rough and when he pet them it was more of a pat on the back. I was unhappy about him, but they got their shots, and we bolted out of there. I couldn't take another second, with the smell of dog and all of their little presents. Still, on our way home, we forgot to pay them and had to turn around go back in and pay them their money. As we were driving home yet again, my cat (not meow, but the other) was laying in the kennel facing towards me. Cats head was flat down on its paws. As its head is leaning slightly over the kennel opening onto the seat. Cat would not respond to me. As annoyed as cat was, cat didn't pick up its head, or even glance at me when I spoke to em'. As I will now refer to my cat as "Sass." When we got home, they realized that the thrill ride was over, and they were back safe at home again. They did victory laps.

-LeeLee

Somebody Stole my Cats MARBLES!

Congratulations! You have just witnessed the birth of your talking cat. Some cats Meowwww! and some cats just poop. Guess what! my cat does both! He poops and it's a full recovery/ a burden lifted off his shoulders/ Ding dong the witch is dead! Then! guess what happens.....he runs around the house like a maniac KAT, and some say it may be the most deeply deep Meow and is in fact the deep voiced Meow. With in fact, What Do You Know! a deep Meow, he runs around the house and waits until someone throws a jingle ball or the other plays tag. He in fact has a total different Meow for every situation. He comes into a room of the house and usually anounces himself. And when he feels lonely, he does the usual up there high pitched meow at rapid fire, usually insisting that he must explore another part of the house and you need to open the doorway passage for him to explore. IN FACT! :D

Short Story 2

Well, my cat knocked over the garbage, to steal chicken bones that were left in there for a day (how gross). Don't let your cats eat chicken bones! They cant swallow them all to well. Put your garbage can on your counter if you have to, and if you are a vegetarian, great! :)

Short Story

One of my good friends had bought a kitten that was very nice at the shelter, but it turned out that it was a real fraidy cat when they took it home. Maybe it was just trying to get out of the shelter by acting like a sweet kitten, but now when ever the door bell rings, it takes cover!

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Food
Chicken, tuna, cats love it all. But the most they love is when you give them variety to choose from. A great cat food that you can purchase from local pet shops (not so much markets) is Innova cat food. This type of food is the most high class food your cats can eat. Now, it comes in two types. They are, grain (rice, etc.) or no grain (meatier). Some people buy both and change which food they give them when they feed them every so often. If you do decide to change cat foods, make sure that when you do, it is little by little. Try putting a little of the new food in everyday, and gradually add more and more until there is no more old cat food.

Cats/Kittens don't cope so well with wet food. Try to buy dry unless you want a smelly home :)

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Toys
My cats absolutely go crazy over! well, shoe laces, anything that jingles, poop, each other (awww, how cute!) But the bottom line is, cats will love you forever if you give them as much attention as you can. Cats have feelings, and they feel lonely when you don't talk to them, or pet them, and if you do love them then they will be you best friend.

LeeLee

Wild Thing

Yes, it's true; my cat has a major shoe fetish.
That is also my cat's head inside the shoe :)

The Calm Side

These are my Kittys when their not crazy home wreckers!

First Post

This is my first blogger, and I'm excited to post lots of pictures and information about my kitties! They are very cute, but before I start, I want to finish this blogger's look.

See you soon!
LeeLee