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Please vote Rosie #252822 for COTD on Monday, 5/20
Recently a cat loving family had their red female cat, Angel Rhuby cross over the Rainbow Bridge. The cat mom of this family decided she would like to adopt another red female and as luck would have it, there was Rosie at the Petsmart Adoption Center. Rosie #252822 and her new mom bonded instantly and Rosie came to her new home that day. Rosie was at the shelter for over two months and was a bit wild. She didn't like being kept in a cage and would fight with the shelter workers when they tried to put her back in her cage. This was a big reason why Rosie #252822 wasn't adopted sooner; she was scared and the people looking at her were not patient with her until her new mom came along. Now at her new home Rosie #252822 is a cuddle cat with her daddy and loves to play with her brother Yogi. She gets along with the rest of her furry siblings and is a happy cat. Rosie #252822 will not eat dry food but she will eat any kind of wet food. She doesn't like dry treats either! Rosie loves to play with her furry mouse and the laser light. Rosie #252822 is happily spoiled now in her new home and we are very happy she has found a wonderful loving home. Rosie would be so honored to have a COTD badge to display on her page. Please visit Rosie #252822 on Monday, 5/20, and leave a vote for her so she can proudly have her own shiny COTD badge.
While making the rounds of visits on the CC, please go visit our May catpaigner for COTM, Whiskers #227256, and give his votey button a good whack so he can add your vote to his collection to become our King of June.. Also, please visit our Queen of May, Queen Spunky #161265, and letting her know we are all thinking of her and her family

Purrs,
Sienna & sibs, Linguini & family,along with Zaboo & NICE Crew
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Come visit me, Q Trixie~Hail to Queen Spunky#161265~, Fluffinella-PLZ vote Whiskers #227256 COTM, Joseph-PLZ vote WHISKERS #227256 daily in May!, Angel Sherman, K Zaboo-PLZ vote Whiskers #227256 for COTM !, Angel Cloudy loves Angel Oscar, Special Memories page & Patches~PLZ vote WHISKERS #227256 daily in May~.

05/19/2013 04:20.28 PM

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~RAINBOW SCOOP-May 17, 2013~
From the cloud desk of Angel Sherman….Please vote ACOTD for ANGEL CRASH #248838! This sweet kitty joined the angels in February 2013 after losing his battle with complications that developed after being hit by a car the month before. He’d survived having both legs broken & surgery, but was unable to walk & had to drag himself to the litterbox. He was very brave & stayed a very sweet boy during all of the pain, infections, examinations & becoming a foster; but the angels knew that his life would not be a full one with his disabilities & thus called him home. Please pounce by to paw ANGEL CRASH #248838 a vote today so that his foster mom will have a fond memory to cherish & so that this sweet angel can earn the honor of making his star the most brilliant in the night sky tomorrow night.

Congratulations to our newest royal cat QUEEN SPUNKY #161265!! Your campaign about the details of cat shows was stupendous & we learned a lot about how things work for the fabulous show cats. We’re looking forward to some California sunshine during May as you reign from your house on the beach & look forward to hearing more letters to God from beloved pets. Have a great time as our new queen & thank you for an enchanting campaign month.

Congratulations to our new COTM nominee WHISKERS #227256!! We’ve been keeping a close watch on you sweet boy because you’re one of those special kitties that bring out the best in all the others whose lives you touch. We’re looking forward to seeing everything you have in store for us while you’re on the campaign trail. Good luck on your quest for the next crown!

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*Please let the BAC CENTRAL #73341 know if there are any missing crossing dates so we can get them posted in our next edition since we don’t want to overlook any of our precious angel friends! Also please note none that are inactive over 90 days are included.*

~*~MAY CROSSING ANNIVERSARIES~*~
Luckie #18600 - 5/1/2007
Tigger #233531 – 5/1/2012
Tattoo #37237 - 5/5/2008
Queen Mu #9976 - 5/11/2010
Casha #91523 - 5/13/2009
Chumley #192486 - 5/19/2011
Baby Knight #13286 - 5/20/2010
Francine #199862 – 5/20/2011
Misty #62617 - 5/23/2006
Bootsie #83222 - 5/24/2008
Sassy #125475 - 5/27/2007

From the staff and management of the RAINBOW BRIDGE SCOOP #63509 (Misty, PK, Jezebel, Pierre, Angel Smokey & Angel Cloudy)…this is Angel Sherman reporting on behalf of all of the angels as we send soft kisses and gentle hugs to all of you. Remember to always look to the Heavens and the Beautiful Rainbow Bridge!
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05/17/2013 03:14.07 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 16
The Taste Sense Of Cats - (from PetSpeak)
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Cats are blessed with a keen sense of smell. So while humans can smell broiled lobster, a cat can smell something like “broiled Maine lobster shipped in brine.” Despite their incredible sensitivity to smell, cats aren’t too concerned about taste. Of all their senses, taste is probably the least important to cats. Humans seek culinary perfection, but cats are mainly interested in whether the stuff they’re about to eat is nutritious or dangerous.

Cats tend to be more picky than dogs. One reason for this is that they’re carnivores, and spoiled meat is best left behind for scavengers. Another reason is that they’re, well, cats, and cats are generally more particular about life than dogs. Because they care more about what they put into their mouths, it’s tougher to slip them day-old food or extras like medicine.

Cats do seem to have one blind spot when it comes to taste: They have a very limited ability to identify sweets. While most animals prefer food with sucrose in it, cats don’t seem to notice it. In fact, researchers found that cats could not tell the difference between sugar water and plain water, even when the sugar level was so high that it was potentially dangerous.

Although flavor isn’t the most important thing to cats, food certainly is. It gives them a sense of comfort and well-being even as it satisfies their appetites. And it can be a powerful tool for communication as well. If you give a pet food he really likes, you’ll get his attention in a hurry.

Cats are creatures of habit, which means they’re most comfortable when they’re in familiar surroundings, with familiar people and familiar tastes. Just because people want to try different foods all the time doesn’t mean cats do too.

It’s fine to change foods periodically. Cats may get bored with the same food after a few months and will crave a new flavor. Let them have it. But make the change slowly by mixing some of the new food in with the old food for a few days. This will prevent diarrhea or other digestive problems that may occur when pets suddenly start eating something new.

THE ABILITY TO TASTE: The reason dogs and cats snack out of the trash can with the same gusto that they have for cleaning out their food bowls is that the food we throw out often has appealing flavor & aromas. There’s a significant difference in the number of tastebuds between pets & people. Here’s the comparison:

PEOPLE: 10,000 tastebuds | DOGS: 1,500-2,000 tastebuds | CATS: 473 tastebuds
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Hey, who said cats don’t have taste?!

^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your thoughts & prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~A BIG CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Jesse #28989~

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Thanks for your furiendship & support to my catpaign! I left a vote with purrs & hugs.

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05/16/2013 01:09.22 PM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 15
CAT FUNNIES :) - Volume 1
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A Cat Heaven -
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One day a cat dies of natural causes and goes to Heaven. There he meets the Lord himself. The Lord says to the cat, "You lived a good life and if there is any way I can make your stay in Heaven more comfortable, please let Me know."

The cat thinks for a moment and says, "Lord, all my life I have lived with a poor family and had to sleep on a hard wooden floor." The Lord stops the cat and says, "Say no more," and a wonderful fluffy pillow appears.

A few days later six mice are killed in a tragic farming accident and go to Heaven. Again the Lord is there to greet them with the same offer. The mice answer, "All of our lives we have been chased. We have had to run from cats, dogs, and even women with brooms. Running, running, running; we're tired of running. Do you think we could have roller skates so we don't have to run anymore?" The Lord says, "Say no more," and fits each mouse with beautiful new roller skates.

About a week later the Lord stops by to see the cat and finds him in a deep sleep on the pillow. The Lord gently wakes the cat and asks him, "How are things since you arrived?"

The cat stretches and yawns and replies, "It is wonderful here. Better than I could have ever expected. And those Meals on Wheels you've been sending by are theeeeeeee best!!!"

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A man runs into the vet's office carrying his dog, screaming for help. The vet rushes him back to an examination room and has him put his dog down on the examination table. The vet examines the still, limp body and after a few moments, tells the man that his dog, regrettably, is dead. The man, clearly agitated and not willing to accept this, demands a second opinion.

The vet goes into the back room and comes out with a cat and puts the cat down next to the dog's body. The cat sniffs the body, walks from head to tail, poking and sniffing the dog's body and finally looks at the vet and meows.

The vet looks at the man and says, "I'm sorry, but the cat thinks that your dog is dead, too."

The man, finally resigned to the diagnosis, thanks the vet and asks how much he owes. The vet answers, "$350."

"$350 to tell me my dog is dead?!" exclaims the man.

"Well," the vet replies, "I would only have charged you $50 for my initial diagnosis. The additional $300 was for the cat scan."
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I hope I put smiles on your faces today!

^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~A BIG CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Cashmere #61835~

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Thanks for your support to my catpaign! I left a vote with purrs & hugs.

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05/15/2013 11:37.12 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 14
Ugly the Cat – author unknown
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Everyone in the apartment complex I lived in knew who Ugly was. Ugly was the resident tomcat. Ugly loved three things in this world: fighting, eating garbage, and shall we say, love.

The combination of these things combined with a life spent outside had their effect on Ugly. He had only one eye, he was missing an ear and his left foot appeared to have been badly broken at one time, healing at an irregular angle. His tail was gone, leaving a small stub & he was covered with scabs. Humans reacted when they saw him with, “That’s one UGLY cat!”

All the children were warned not to touch him, the adults threw rocks at him, hosed him down when he tried to come in their homes, or shut his paws in the door when he would not leave. Ugly always had the same reaction. If you turned the hose on him, he would stand there, getting soaked until you gave up and quit. If you threw things at him, he would curl his lanky body around feet in forgiveness. If you ever picked him up he would immediately begin suckling on your shirt, earrings, whatever he could find.

One day Ugly shared his love with the neighbor’s huskies. They did not respond kindly, and Ugly was badly mauled. From my home I could hear his screams, and I tried to rush to his aid. By the time I got to where he was laying, it was apparent Ugly's sad life was almost at an end.

As I picked him up to carry him home, I could hear him wheezing and gasping. I must be hurting him terribly I thought. Then I felt a familiar tugging, sucking sensation on my ear- Ugly, in so much pain & suffering was trying to suckle my ear. I pulled him closer to me and he bumped the palm of my hand with his head. Then he turned his one golden eye towards me, and I could hear the distinct sound of purring. Even in the greatest pain, that ugly battled-scarred cat was asking only for a little affection, perhaps some compassion.

At that moment I thought Ugly was the most beautiful, loving creature I had ever seen. Ugly just looked up at me, completely trusting in me to relieve his pain.

Ugly died, nestled in my arms. I sat and held him for a long time afterwards, thinking about how one scarred, deformed little stray, could so alter my opinion about what it means to have true pureness of spirit, to love so totally and truly.

Many people want to be richer, more successful, well liked, beautiful; but for me, I will always try to be Ugly.
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All living creatures deserve our love & compassion.

^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your thoughts & prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~A BIG CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Gypsy & The Inside Cats #255012~

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05/14/2013 11:11.18 AM

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Hi Smokey & Family!
Thank you for the vote and congratulating me on my second ACOTD badge. This really means a lot to me! Have a pawsome day and pawed you a vote!
Love hugs and kisses
Angel BooBoo

Come visit me, Angel Storm Cloud *Welcoming Angel Diamond*, Angel BooBoo *Thank You All What A Surprise!*, Moochie Mooch *What A Surprise, Thank You!*, WarCloud *Up Close*, Dame Bagheera Boo *I'm A Grandma!*, Black Pearl, Storm Waters *I'm A Mom!* & Spooky Salem * Thank You For My First COTD*.

05/14/2013 09:53.39 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 13
CATS IN THE MEWS –
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ITALIAN CAT BRINGS GIFTS TO HIS LATE MASTER'S TOMB –
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ROME - The story of a cat who visits his master's tomb and brings him little presents on an almost daily basis a year after the man's death has moved the inhabitants of a village in central Italy.

"He brings little twigs, leaves, toothpicks, plastic cups. A bit of everything really," Renzo Iozzelli's widow Ada told AFP from Montagnana, a mountain village near Florence.

"Sometimes he comes with me and sometimes he goes on his own. The whole town knows about him now!"

Toldo the cat -- a grey-and-white three-year-old tomcat -- followed Iozzelli's funeral procession last year and has continued going to the cemetery ever since, a habit usually ascribed to dogs.

"He loved my husband. It was something else! Now it's just me, my daughter and my son-in-law and he's very affectionate with us too," she said.

Ada said the journey to and from the cemetery each day had tired Toldo out in the cold winter weather.

"He's not going out so much these days. He's caught a bit of bronchitis so he's sleeping next to me."
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BRAZIL INMATES TRAIN CAT FOR PRISON BREAK –
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BRASILIA - A cat trained by prisoners to deliver cell phones and tools to dig tunnels was caught at a jail in northeastern Brazil after sneaking in with forbidden items strapped to its body.

"An agent saw the cat and went to look at it closely because something about it seemed wrong," Marcelo Avelino, the head of the prison guards' union, told the O Globo newspaper.

The agent found a bag tied to the animal's body filled with saw blades and drill parts for concrete drilling and digging tunnels, along with a cell phone complete with battery and charger, Avelino added.

The cat had often been seen coming in and out of the Alagoas jail.

Prison officer Luiz de Oliveira Souza told the G1 news website that prisoners had raised the cat and that relatives would often take it home after a prison visit.

"We were very surprised by this new tactic of prisoners, who trained the animal so that it returned to the prison and even managed to carry materials,” the agent added.
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See photos of these unique cats on my page.

^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~A BIG CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Paul #225583~

**Vote for ~Gypsy & The Inside Cats #255012~ for our COTD tomorrow!**

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Thanks for your support to my catpaign! I left a vote with purrs & hugs.

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05/13/2013 10:10.23 AM

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**Vote Gypsy & The Inside Cats 255012 Mon May 12**
Our gang of COTD candidates consists of Gypsy, Ellie Mae, Andy, Mindy and Moses - all found and resuced by their future daddy . Amazingly, they all get along great with each other and you can find them hanging out on window sills or table counters (forget the cat tree!) They are a high energy bunch, though, and love racing through the house early morning before leading their mom to the kitchen. Their favorite foods are Purina One and party mix. Please paw on by their page 255012 and leave them a vote for their very own COTD badge. And don't forget about our current COTM candidate, the handsome Whiskers 227256. I know he would appreciate your visit and vote. Thanking you with a catnip sprinkled crabcake. Love, Queen Angel Callie & Sibs for the Catpaign & Mews Room.
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05/13/2013 03:04.06 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 12 ♥
Feline Wisdom: A Mother’s Day Letter From My Cats - by Angie Bailey
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Dear Meow-my,

Today is Mother’s Day, and because we love and care about you, we have a few points we’d like you to consider:

1. You’re perfect just the way you are. Sometimes we see you worry about silly things and we think you should worry less and nap more. It works for us. And we’ll even nap with you – what a deal!

2. We love it when you let us sleep in your chair. Even when you need to sit there, you never move us – you just balance your butt on the very edge of the chair so you don’t disturb us. You are kind…and well-trained.

3. We know you want to develop a consistent yoga routine and we think that’s a great idea. Stretching feels fantastic and we just want you to know we’re here to help you. You know how we are – the minute you sit on the floor, we climb all over you. Sometimes this annoys you, but we are only trying to help you master the poses. You’re welcome.

4. We also think you should read more books. We notice you look more relaxed when you read, and we like that. Additionally, you reading a book means we’re charged with rubbing our faces all over it and lying on top of it, forcing you to eventually stop reading and pay lots and lots of attention to us. So please read, relax, but focus most of your energy on us.

5. We have a relaxation tip for you: Have you tried napping on a pile of warm laundry? It’s just the best! Try a load of towels – you’ll never go back.

6. Don’t feel guilty about eating a treat now and again. In fact, get really excited about it! You see us, right? Do you notice how we race around the kitchen and cheer when you show us the treat jar? You need to do some racing and cheering over cupcakes. We’ll grab the camera.

7. We love it when you play with us! We think sometimes you should close that computer-thingy and play more often – and not just with us! Take a walk, go swimming or meet friends for tea. And sometimes, we want to be your only laptop.

Hopefully you will find our suggestions helpful. We kitties are smart and know how to live happy and balanced lives and we want that for you, too! Thank you for everything you do for us. We don’t even mind a camera in our faces now and again – we know that makes you happy. Not to create more work for you, but we would like to suggest that you do a few more loads of laundry each week. What? You read #5, right?

Happy Mother’s Day! Love, your Furbabies
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^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~A BIG CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Wolfie #59175~

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Thanks for your support to my catpaign! I left a vote with purrs & hugs.

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05/12/2013 09:12.42 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 11
CATS’ WHISKERS –
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If you were to put your cat in a darkened maze, she’d confidently stroll all the way through without knocking into the sides or bumping into the wall. Cover her eyes, and she’d still be able to locate a mouse in the field. Even if you covered her ears and nose as well as her eyes and then tried to sneak up on her, she’d probably be aware of you before you got close.

Are cats psychic? Lots of people think so. But scientists have found that cats’ rather astonishing powers of perception are due less to mental wizardry than to the wonders of the whiskers. (No, not me silly!)

Cats use their whiskers constantly. The whiskers act almost like sonar, telling cats how close they are to objects around them. Cats also use their whiskers to communicate. Depending on the position, whiskers tell other cats when to stay away and when to approach.

When you look at cats head-on, you’ll get a pretty good view of their intricate whisker systems. You’ll see a vast collection of long hairs sprouting from their eyes, at the base of their ears, along their cheeks, and under their chins. Some whiskers are specialized, and each set does a different job.

In a very real sense, whiskers are like several extra sets of eyes. They allow cats to see the world in greater detail. In fact, cats who lose their sight may develop whiskers that are longer and thicker than usual.

Because the whiskers have a hot line to the brain, they provide unique insights into your pet’s moods and actions. You can tell when she is contented, irritated, or ready to play. Cats will often broadcast what their next behavior will be with movement of their whiskers.

Whiskers straight out to the sides: This means nothing is stimulating their curiosity or distracting them. They’re happy and content.

Whiskers flattened: When the whiskers shoot straight back from the nose and lie flattened against the cheeks, your cat is afraid of something.

Whiskers fanning and swiveling: Cats who are curious use their whiskers almost like antennae.

Whiskers spread out and angled forward: When a cat points her whiskers straight out in front of her face, watch out. She is putting her sensors ahead of her to feel what she is going to bite.

Because the whiskers are so sensitive, petting or stroking them is the equivalent of shouting in your cat’s ear. It’s a good idea to let children know not to pull on a cat’s whiskers.
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And you thought whiskers were just an elegant accessory! =^.^=

^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Smokey & Molly #211603~

**Vote for ~WOLFIE #59175~ for our COTD tomorrow!**

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05/11/2013 11:41.22 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 10
Baby Socks – by Bonita Chambers
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The gray tuxedo kitten decided he would live with us after his feral mother was hit by a car and died. His tiny feet looked like little white socks so we named him Baby Socks. We fed him and talked to him until he finally trusted us enough to pet him and pick him up. We took him to the vet for shots and neutering. Even still, he was not an inside cat. He wanted to patrol his own domain outside. However, when I would sit outside, he would jump into my lap, his white feet kneading my legs.

We were also owned by a 10 lb Yorkie named Sugar. Baby Socks got used to her using ‘his’ backyard. They formed a truce where she didn’t chase him and he didn’t hiss at her. Baby Socks grew to weigh 20 lbs., twice the size of the dog.

At the same time, Sugar grew older. By age 16, she had cataracts in both eyes. Due to age and numerous health problems, Sugar went blind. Despite her blindness she knew how to navigate the rooms in the house, and we left the furniture in place so she wouldn’t get confused or hurt.

We did worry about her going out in the yard. A slope ran down to a creek where snakes or raccoons could harm her. We took her on trips to the bathroom and made sure she was able to follow our voice back to the door.

Eventually Sugar lost her hearing. We had to watch her every move when she was outside and pick her up to bring her back inside.

It wasn’t long before we noticed Baby Socks was following Sugar whenever she was in the yard. If she got too close to the slope, he got in front of her and nudged her in the right direction, safely to the door. He became her self-appointed “seeing-eye cat”! Sugar died when she was 17. Baby Socks seemed to know she was gone, but he watched whenever we opened the back door, just in case.

He still patrols the yard. I tell him what a good cat he is and maybe we might get another dog someday. He doesn’t seem impressed. If that day comes, I’m sure Baby Socks will once more work out a truce, and a friendship, with whatever new canine enters his domain.
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Cats have amazing empathy!

^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~A BIG CONCATULATIONS to our COTD S #246680~

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Thanks for your support to my catpaign! I left a vote with purrs & hugs.

Come visit me, Whiskers ♥ Talley * VOTE FOR WHISKERS HERE! & saved blogs.

05/10/2013 10:23.02 AM

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Thank you for pouncing by
to congratulate me on winning my 2nd COTD badge yesterday Smokey & fursibs! I got so many pawsome hugs, purrs & goodies that I'm pawing some right back to all of you...MOL! I've brought you a slice of mice cream cake that's being delivered with super happy purrs & gentle hugs of furiendship. Thank you again for coming by sweet furiends!

Soft whisker kisses & a tuna filled vote,
Joseph

05/09/2013 10:05.17 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 09
How Cats Love – Part 2 (from cats.about.com)
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Here are more ways that cats express their undying affection for us:

8. Cats Love with Kneading. Kneading behaviors—front paw treading on soft surfaces—hearken back to kittenhood. Kitten paws knead against the mother cat’s breasts to induce milk to be released. Adult cats continue the behavior when they’re feeling most relaxed and content and loved, and that’s often when being petted on the owner’s lap. Kneading is an obvious expression of adoration.

9. Cats Love with Playing. Kittens play out of pure enjoyment, and many never outgrow playtime. Some cats may actually control the interaction of petting by moving just out of reach—so YOU must go to THEM. Their most favorite playmate typically is a trusted, beloved companion.

10. Cats Love with Sleeping. As sleep champs, felines typically sleep up to 16 hours a day. Because they are most vulnerable during sleep, the place your cat chooses to snooze must be a secure and trusted location. There is no greater loving compliment than a cat choosing your lap for a favorite sleep spot.

11. Cats Love with their Eyes. A kitty’s eyes are proportionately very large—if human’s eyes were the same proportion, our eyes would be eight inches across! As such, cat eyes are important assets for survival, yet extremely vulnerable. Cats that place their faces and wide-open eyes near a human express great trust and love. A slow “eye blink” from across the room is considered a cat kiss.

12. Cats Love with their Butts. This is another “back handed compliment” that cats offer to only their most trusted, beloved people. Because kitties identify each other by scent, butt-sniffing is the equivalent to a very personal hand shake. When your cat jumps on your lap and presents her tail in your face, the invitation is obvious—not that you need to sniff!

13. Cats Love with their Tails. In a similar fashion, the “elevator butt” pose invites you to give special attention. Simply scratch her above the tail. Cats also signal their love when they approach you with the tail held straight up, and the end slightly tipped over. Kittens use this to greet their mother—and adult cats continue to treat their favorite humans like a beloved mom, with tails flagged high in respect.

14. Cats Love with Meowing. Cats rarely meow at other cats. Kitty uses these vocalizations specifically to interact with her people. Do you make a point to talk with those you dislike? Neither do cats! Even when kitty pesters you with lots of meows, she’s interacting with you out of love.
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^~^ Vote daily COTM QUEEN SPUNKY #161265 ^~^
Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~A BIG CONCATULATIONS to our ACOTD Angel BooBoo #216193~

^~^ SHOUT-OUT VOTE for S #246680 ^~^

Thanks for your support to my catpaign! I left a vote with purrs & hugs.

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05/09/2013 07:03.18 AM

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Hi, Smokey: It was a wonderful day! Thank you so much for coming by to help me celebrate. Hugs, Kaylin

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05/08/2013 07:32.22 AM

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Hi Smokey and family,
Thank you for the congratulations on being COTD. I was happily surprised and have been enjoying this special day very much. Purrs, Sienna

Come visit me, Sienna - Vote Whiskers #227256 for COTM, Winslow ♥ Boo Kitty- Whiskers 227256 COTM & Alexi - Vote Whiskers #227256 for COTM.

05/06/2013 04:42.24 PM

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May 6, 2013--- Guess its about time!
Good Monday Morning! Have a super day! We want to apologize that it has been forever since we did a good round of blogging on CC. Now we are doing a c/p and do have to apologize to you. We are well and have told a few friends that mom is planning a big trip to visit family in Norway this summer. Also, a cousin from Norway will be returning here for a visit after. Mom has to do some painting and work on the house too or arrange for it to be done. Kitty care and a house-sitter is arranged. Doggy care is in the works. Mom got her e-ticket and her Passport came Saturday.

We also feel guilty that K.Barney did promise continued stories time to time and so far we have not! Well, we do have one for today, but will have to keep it short. Not a story mom is too proud of, because she should have listened to Angel Pasha, who you met during our Catpaign. One summer night he bit her arm to wake her out of a sound sleep and then ran to the window. To mom's credit she looked out, but did not see anything, so chased Pasha from their room. He tried to protest and kept running to the window, but mom still did not see anything and did not investigate further. Well, she did lean her lesson----- in the morning she talked to her neighbor and found out he had been gone that night and his house was robbed! Mom felt so guilty that she had not done more, but she was so tired and did not see or hear anything from where she was. She sure learned that cats may have more of a sense when something is wrong than most humans realize. Of course, there are still times when we kitties just can't sleep and we want some company.

Come visit me, Our Precious Angels #75646, Heffner #130639-----VFP Goalie, Barney's Daily Inspiration, Handy Andy #149735 VOTE WHISKERS 227256 K. OF MAY!, Our Angel Meezers #74302 ACOTD 2/22/13 Thank You!, Zeus #246330 COTD 1/14/13! Thank you Friends!, Molly Jean #79742 VOTE WHISKERS 227256 K. OF MAY! & K.Barney #74382,Thanks for the memories! 2/13COTM.

05/06/2013 09:13.43 AM

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~PLEASE VOTE KAYLIN #251700 for COTD MAY 6th~
Please paw by & meet this beautiful Champagne Point Tonkinese kitty. KAYLIN #251700 is not just a beautiful face she is also a CFA Champion & a Mom. She was hand picked for her new parents by her sister Wendy's breeder when she found out how sick Wendy was. But this sweet girl was already a mom so her new parents had to wait to bring her home. All of her kitties found their furever homes & then she had her Big Girl surgery. She was finally able to come to her new home in January. She wasn't sure if she wanted to stay at first, but her new parents gave her lots of love & support so we are happy to report she is settling in quite nicely. KAYLIN #251700 spends her days hanging out on Mom & Dads laps, playing with her toys, & napping in the sun. She also likes to tear through the apartment at top speed and has been known to do it in the middle of the night too. Her most favorite things to eat are the Roast Chicken that she shares with her parents, and her Blue food. She Loves to make new friends so won't you please stop and give KAYLIN #251700 your vote and make a new friend.

We give our Heartfelt Thanks To Queen Trixie #172636 who brought us a magnificent two months of wonderful animal stories, fun and zoo adventures as our April Queen. We congratulate Queen Spunky #161265 and invite you to visit her at the castle during the month of May. Please paw by daily and give your support to Whiskers #227256 on his quest to become our June COTM.

Thank you for your continued support of the CMR Special Recognition Campaigns and our outstanding candidates! These campaigns are chosen for families who are trying to help other CC members by visiting and voting. In appreciation, we are leaving you a Tuna Muffin with Catnip sprinkles. This is Mouse & Tucker with Mike #161232 & Mallow for the CMR page #46883.
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05/06/2013 03:23.14 AM

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Hi Smokey & Family
Thank you so much for stopping by to congratulate me on my May 2nd ACOTD win! My Angel family here at the Rainbow Bridge helped me celebrate and made me feel very special! Thanks again for taking the time to stop by with your good wishes! Hugs and Purrs, Angel Mickey

Come visit me, Wally-Thank You for my COTD!!!, Angel Mickey-THANK YOU FOR MY COTD!!!, Priscilla-VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM DAILY IN MAY, BAC Central (BDs/Adoptiversaries- /Crossing Dates), Angel PK - CROSSING REPORTER-RB SCOOP, Angel Gabby, HAYLEE LOVES OLIVER!!, Angel McFluff, Missy-HAIL QUEEN SPUNKY #161265, QUEEN OF MAY! & Holly.

05/04/2013 08:48.06 PM

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Dear Smokey and Family
Thanks for the visit and helping me celebrate my Birthday and COTD. You made me feel very special:) Love and lots of calico kisses, Gin Gin

Come visit me, Ginger Spicegirl.

05/02/2013 07:31.26 PM

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Hi Smokey & Family
Thanks for stopping by to congratulate me on my April 21st COTD win!! It was such a nice surprise seeing myself in the winner's frame the day after my 16th birthday! Thanks for helping me celebrate! Hugs and Purrs, Priscilla

05/01/2013 08:45.23 PM

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Thanks, Smokey & family!
It’s always nice to meet another Smokey!

I was thrilled and humbled to peek out from under my rainbow blankie this morning and see my third COTD badge winking back at me. It was back in 2010 that Angel Duckie approached me about doing a campaign, I had no idea what that was even all about but being an adventurous Angel I said “yes”. It was through that first COTD that my family first met so many of you kitties who have since become friends. Some water has passed under the Bridge since then, but one thing stays the same. CC kitties are the best! -- Happy purrs, Angel Smokey

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened” ~ Anatole France

Come visit me, COTM Scrapbook - Vote Whiskers #227256 in May!, Angels Jezebel & Pierre, K. Mike (6/12) ♥ married to Lady Dolly, Dame Mallow ~ Falling for Sir Oscar Jon, Angel Smokey ~ Love you all! & Dame Evie ~ thinks Angel Shai is Heavenly.

05/01/2013 04:02.35 PM

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Hi Smokey!
Louie and I thank everyone for voting him COTD today. Trust me, it was a surprise! Spending time with his memory yesterday meant quite a few sad moments, yet through the tears my funny little guy still found ways to make me smile. Even though Louie has always been an angel on CC, he has made friends, and many of you have taken him into your own hearts - which only proves, he really was irresistible! Thank you for being Louie's friends.

Mom (And Louie)

PS - To upload photos to the bottom of your profile page, go to "My Account".

Scroll down to the column that says "My Cat Profile" (on the left of the page) and click on the "edit" button of the cat you would like to upload photos of.

When you get to that page, scroll down until you find the "Click here to edit or add more photos of your cat" link.

Then just browse your photos and upload the ones you want. (That works the same way as uploading your profile photo)

If you need more help I'll be happy to try to explain better! Good luck! ~Mom & Louie~

Come visit me, BONNIE & GRABBY 210597~~, TOBY 210431 ~~, PIG & SISSY 210414~~, DARN BEE GEE 210564~~, RIP ANGELS 210737~~, MR.SNIFF 210653~~ & CATTY SHACK 232638 ~.

04/29/2013 01:39.24 PM

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HI Smokey
I am so honored to be ACOTD. I still can't believe it. You are all the best. I dedicate this badge to all those who lost their furbaby. It is the final act of love to help your baby cross rainbow bridge. It might take me a little while to send out my thank you's, Spunky is still on the catpaign trail. I will try and get some out this weekend in between Spunky on the computer. Please be patient with me. Thank you for all the nice treats, poems and your friendship.

I have some Angel Food cake with cool whip topping for everyone.

When you go to your front page and edit one of your accounts. At the bottom right above where it asks if you are a rescue says click here to edit or add more photos.

Kitty kisses, hugs and purrs
Angel Callie

Come visit me, Angel My Valentine is Eddie, Smokey Vote Whiskers 227256 COTM candidate for May, Angel Sassy Welcoming new Angels, Queen Spunky & Q.Angel Callie 4/2010 Proud of my Baby Sister.

04/27/2013 03:20.11 PM

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Hi Smokey
I'm Sara, I left you a vote. please visit my page and vote for me

Come visit me, Sam & Sara.

04/08/2013 11:39.08 AM

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Howdy!
From: Minnie D Purrrl of The Windy Pointers

Thanks for voting for me to become COTD!!! It really means a lot to my Dadcat Mike and me to have so many friends come by the Windy Pointers profile with their kind words of condolence and their votes. I am humbled by your thoughtfulness. Cat Channel people and their kitties are the best!
Tonight I will gather all of the newest Angels and we will all lead off the Kitty Cat Dance at the Caturday Night Fever Dance Party here at the Rainbow Bridge. After that, it’s off for mouseburgers, catnip fries and milk shakes. Life is good here at the Rainbow Bridge!

Peace and Purrs,
Minnie D Purrrl

Come visit me, The Windy Point Angels & The Windy Pointers ~ Insiders.

04/06/2013 08:19.44 PM

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Hi there, Smokey,
Sorry for not getting back with you sooner, but with Easter weekend, a new kitten to watch over & Mama being sick, she's just now feeling well enough to blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by to visit me on my Adopti-Day and COTD Celebration. Thank you for your furiendship and kind words. Your a good looking boy yourself...love your tail!

On my Adopti-Day 3/27/13, something quite unusual happened! One of the outside kitties that my Mama has been feeding for 10 months was in our heated cat house in the garage with a one week old calico kitten. The funny thing was, Mama thought the Mother cat, Peek-A-Boo, was a boy kitty. She never got close enough for my Mama to tell otherwise. :) She named her Peek-A Boo because she always peeked around the corner at Mama. She noticed Peek-A-Boo suddenly put on a lot of weight and she suspected then that Peek-A-Boo was a girl cat instead of a boy. (No joke)! Then last week, Peek-A-Boo was skinny again. Mama figured that she had kittens and they died. So it was a big surprise when Mama saw her nursing a tiny baby kitten. Our Mama has never bottle fed a kitten, so she hopes Peek-A-Boo will be a good Mom and keep her baby safe in our garage till she gets a little older. I guess Mama's got her work cut out for her now...hee,hee.

Lot's of kitty hugs and purrs,
Ollie

Come visit me, Bouie - #220743; Vote Whiskers COTM #227256, Snowflake # 256313; Vote Whiskers COTM #227256, Shadow, Prissy & Chloe #225729; Vote Whiskers COTM & Ollie - #211317; Vote Whiskers COTM #227256.

04/03/2013 02:59.25 PM

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Thanks.......
For the votes! :)

Come visit me, Smokey, cutie, ~Whiskers~ & Black buddy.

03/28/2013 12:22.36 PM

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Thank you Smokey!
Thanks for all the tasty goodies and catnip! Welcome to my Pawty! Thank you so much for your furiendship and for your support! Wonderful kitties like you and your furamily make me and my brothers proud to be a part of CC! I couldn't have made COTD without you! Thank you!
Many purrs and head bonks, Neelix

Come visit me, Hedley (adores Patter), Neelix & Jakar (vote Whiskers COTM May).

03/27/2013 01:04.25 AM

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Hi Smokey & Family
Thanks for the congrats on my COTD award! Have a pawsome day and pawed you a vote!
Love hugs and kisses
Midnight Boo Boo

Come visit me, Julius Steven, Champagne De Lancer, Baby Frost *Just Relaxing*!, Midnight Boo Boo, CloudStorm *I'm An Uncle!*, Sparkle Frost *Goodbye Everyone* Offline, Storm Frost ~ *Just Relaxing And Chilling!* ~ & Halley & Shelby.

03/25/2013 06:54.29 AM

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Please Vote Neelix (245612) * COTD * Mon. March 25
Neelix is a very handsome seven year old tabby who was rescued along with his brother when he was a tiny kitten abandoned in a parking lot. Since that tiny kitten was adopted by his loving pawrents he has trained them to be excellent staff for himself and his brothers. Regarding his brothers, Hedley and Jakar, the three of them comprise the famous (or perhaps infamous) “pawty animals”. These boys are always the life of any party, they create lots of fun at every MHL Mouse Hockey Game, and they are always the first to lend a paw on any project that benefits the CC community. They’re always there to offer comfort to the sad, good thoughts and healing wishes to the sick and congratulations to those who are celebrating. Neelix and his family always support the COTD and COTM candidates. They are a credit to the CC community!
Neelix is an outstanding member of our CC family, and since both of his brothers already have their very own COTD badges, it seems that it is time for Neelix to have one of his own. Won’t you please drop by and give this handsome guy a vote, on Monday so he can have the badge he so much deserves.
Just a reminder, please keep those COTM votes rolling for Trixie (172636) so this Beautiful and talented Kitty, can wear the March COTM crown as our Queen. Remember to let her know how much fun it’s been sharing her wonderful blogs about Zoos, amazing heroic animals and unusual animal pals. Also, please remember to stop in to visit our current COTM, Queen Josie Mae (193862), Please be sure to let her know much we appreciated her homespun hillbilly wisdom, on superstitions and first aid, but especially let her know how much we appreciate her great kindness and empathy for those who are ill, or in mourning.
Finally, on behalf of the whole CMR team, this is Pete and the Girls, and Princess and Sib's, thanking you for your continued support of the CMR’s special recognition COTD campaigns & our remarkable COTM candidates.

03/25/2013 03:31.50 AM

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Thanks Smoky and Family!
Thank you so much for your congratulations. I am in the process of getting all the treats I desire!!!
leaving you a vote and wishing you a great day too!
affectionate purrs,
Ricky

Come visit me, RICKY** Cat of the Day!! March 22, 2013.

03/22/2013 08:37.06 AM

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Meow
Thank you for being so kind to congratulate me on my COTD win. I had a wonderful day.

Many purrs
Ginger and the FF5

Come visit me, -:¦:- Fuzzworthy -:¦:- A Lovable Birman Off-line, -:¦:- Ginger -:¦:- My Sweet Lady in Red (OL), FF5 Avatars, -:¦:- Tuffy -:¦:- My Sunshine! (OL), -:¦:- Dusty -:¦:- The JOY of my Heart (OL) & -:¦:- Lady Laci Lovealot -:¦:- Mama's Dolly (OL).

03/21/2013 10:58.45 PM

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Dear Smokey & Family
Just wanted to come by to say THANK YOU for voting for me and of course for coming by to celebrate. I feel so special today because of you. My family is really proud. Leaving you some catnip balls to have fun with. Cheers!
Percy

Come visit me, Percy & Simba.

03/19/2013 01:39.40 PM

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Hey
Hi it's nick and princess just sayin hi

Come visit me, Princess & Cuddly.

03/14/2013 06:47.27 AM

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Hi Smokey & Family
Thanks for the congrats. I am having one fine time this day. Thanks to you and all my furiends on CC. J.C.

Come visit me, Mimi 184008 & J.C..

03/12/2013 06:01.29 PM

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Hi smokey & the gang
we left you a vote cuz you are very handsome. did you get any bad weather yet? we hope that you are being safe & wish you endless purrs & hope we can be furiends! Armani & Chloe :)

Come visit me, Armani (COTD 02/25/13 thanx) & Miss Chloe (COTD 4/15/13 Thanks).

03/06/2013 08:23.22 PM

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Dear Smokey & family
We want to thank you for your congratulations on our COTD win. It is a great honor, and we really appreciate all of the congratulations and goodies that our friends are bringing us. I hope everyone will help themselves to the goodies that my siblings have provided along with those from our friends. Enjoy! Hugs, Jack & Feather

Come visit me, Kissy Catz & Sasha***Vote WHISKERS #227256 COTM**, Angel Q. Miss Millie**VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM*, Jesse & Mystie**Vote WHISKERS #227256 COTM**, "King" Leo & Mai Lin**VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM*, Feather & Jack**VOTE WHISKERS #227256 COTM** & Angels Tiki,Mi Ping,Anna-RIP Jim, Sue, Kathy, Barb.

03/06/2013 10:56.41 AM

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Hi Smokey, Cutie & Whiskers!
Thank you so much for coming by to share in my happiness on this most surprising day. Thank you for your support and all your sweet words. Many purrs, Katy.

Come visit me, Katy- Engaged to Benji!.

03/01/2013 08:28.22 AM

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Hi, Smokey, Cutie & Whiskers!
Thanks for coming to help me celebrate my COTD today. It's great to meet you, new guys! Come on in, there’s a huge party going on and it’s ALL on my brother Mike .. I managed to snag his credit card! -- Mallow

02/28/2013 06:46.16 PM

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A BIG Thank You!
Just dropping by with a belated
>*<>*< THANK YOU >*<>*<
to all my dear old furends and the new furends who stopped by to congratulate me for my Cat of the Day on February 15. I’m doing my best to thanks all the MANY pawsome kitties who helped me celebrate.

All of you are
>*< WOW >*<>*< Super!>*<>*< GREAT!>*<
and I just wanted to let you know how pleasantly surprised we were to have a COTD in our Santa Cruz home. Awe are grateful to you ALL for helping use celebrate on our special day. Mom was so excited when she logged on and saw my picture on the COTD box! I got a big hug & belly rub!

You were pawsitively pawsome to help us celebrate my special day! It was so nice to be “Top Cat” in the house! Mom keeps telling me not to get a swelled head and that I don’t have a star on the Walk of Fame. I tell her just wait, Mom, just you wait!!! Soon all the purrfect kitties who have been COTD will be more famous than any Hollywood legend!

Sending everyone all our love and best wishes for a purrfect day and hoping you, too, can be COTD and we’re leaving you a vote ? to help you on your way! Visit my pals Tipper & Yogi!

Purrs & hugs,

=^..^= Maggie =^..^

Come visit me, Yogi, Maggie & Tipper.

02/21/2013 11:05.28 PM

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