Bengal, Armani (COTD 02/25/13 thanx) - Club Cat Member Profile

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Hi Armani
please excuse this copy/paste and we promise we will answer everyone's blogs personally but right now we have a few problems to work out :(
well, it's been a couple of interesting days ! first monday night we had horrific thunder storms, lost our power for a while and our computer was struck and is now toast! we have a laptop now which is secondhand and mom is trying to get used to using a laptop plus using a dell which she has never used before so it's been rather interesting to say the least. she's typing along as she would with our other computer and things are moving and disappearing and she has no idea why? sad i know, but true!!! MOL. we promise to respond to everybody as soon as we can.

headbonks and purrs,
Lollapalooza LiLi

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05/21/2013 08:26.40 PM

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Hi Chloe & Armani
Another scorcher today..we hit the mid 80's again. It was 90* yesterday and this is only May, can't imagine what July will be like.

They keep calling for rain, but it never comes, so mom keeps waterin' the flowers outside. We do not like the hose, so we come upstiars when she does that, she doesn't get us wet, but we are afraid the water will get us anyway.

Mom is all done painting her dresser and vanity in her room. She ordered a new white chest of drawers yesterday. Mom ordered a new headboard last month and it is white, so instead of replacing all the furniture in her bedroom, she painted it all white, but the chest of drawers is so damaged and the drawers are falling apart, so she ordered a new one.

Thanks also for my COTD win and my birthday wishes and gifts. I know this is late, but with 6 kitties, mom is usually behind with our blogs. I was pleasantly purr-prised by my COTD win, I was not expecting that at all. Thank you!!!

Hope you have a pawsome evening!
Purrs~~~Jesse >^..^<

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05/21/2013 07:07.36 PM

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1041 ~ THANK YOU IN HONORING BABY ~
EUGENE, OREGON WEATHER REPORT:
The temperature was high 50 & low was 46 this morning, now it's 48 with humidity 81% & wind is 9 MPH WSW. Wednesday's suppose to be Showers & High 52.

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♥ Thank You for stopping by to Honor BABY'S 13286 Three Year Forever Sleep Anniversary on 5/20 with sweet your messages, gifts and flowers.

♥ She was a beautiful Tuxedo girl who was also the Knight Matriarch! She was brought to us along with her littermate brothers Sam & Sly also littermate sister Aunt Samantha 15442 by their fur mama and fur dad [a Calico as well as a Tabby tom]. We were surprised about the tom helping with baby kittens. Not many toms would help out with kittens!

♥ The two pictures of Baby and me in her gallery is when she was under sedation before her Forever Sleep. That's also the first time I had gotten to hold her during her 12 years of life. Petting was not an issue as she loved that!

♥ Thank you once again for your visits to Baby in Honoring her 3rd year Forever Sleep as I really do appreciate it very much!

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ADOPTIVERSARIES & FOREVER SLEEP ANNIVERSARIES: NONE LISTED

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05/21/2013 06:54.04 PM

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hello armani
geesh..now i know what it means to "party til you drop"..why..we're just now trying to catch up with everyone..i hope you had a fun time...
i hope you have been having some nice days..mom is happy that her garden is now "popping up all over"..sure is hard for us to find a nice play to play in the dirt though..oh well..we will have nice shade soon...maia and lia

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05/21/2013 02:17.16 PM

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Oahu - day 2
Pearl Harbor, Honolulu … This memorial is a fitting tribute to those who lost their lives on a fateful day which launched the US into World War II when the Japanese military attacked on December 7, 1941.

Wikipedia tells us Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet. The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Empire of Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941 brought the United States into World War II. On December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared war on Japan. In return, December 11, 1941, Germany and Italy declared war on the United States.

The USS Arizona Memorial is the most recognized icon of World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, a unit of the National Park Service. Access is gained through the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Upon entering the visitor center, we head to the NPS Tickets & Information desk where we obtain free tickets for the USS Arizona Memorial program. While waiting for the tour to begin, we rent an audio tour headset, and explore the bookstore and exhibit galleries.

We watch a 75-minute program in one of two theaters. It includes a brief introduction to set the tone for the visit and a 23-minute documentary film which includes actual footage of the attack. After the film, we climb aboard a Navy-operated shuttle boat to the USS Arizona Memorial. Note: There are no public restroom facilities on the Memorial so we make quick stops before boarding our shuttle.

The Memorial spans the USS Arizona, a sunken WWII battleship which is the final resting place for most of her 1,177 Sailors and Marines killed in the December 7th attack. In the shrine room, we find a marble wall with the names of all of these men. In addition, we see a smaller marble wall, which lists the names of USS Arizona Survivors who, since passing away, have returned to their shipmates by having their ashes interred inside the fourth gun turret by Navy and NPS divers.

It is important to realize this is not a tourist attraction, but a memorial and grave that deserves to be treated with respect and reverence. This is a place of learning, reflection, and quiet contemplation.

Following our Pearl Harbor visit, we dine at a Five Diamond Hawaii Regional Cuisine restaurant, enjoying wonderful fish and local produce. The pineapple here is so very sweet. Tomorrow, we must head for the Dole Plantation.

See two pics relating to Pearl Harbor at the bottom of my page.

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05/21/2013 12:48.55 PM

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Armani
We love piling up on mom at night. Not really enough room even for the five of us--we wanna make sure that mom knows that she's loved. Dad is all about his siameezers so we don't frequent him as much. Mom and dad don't leave town very often either as it's so much work to get ready. It's a hot and humid day at the Cathouse but we're enjoying the heat. Mom is off from work so the enclosure is open fur business. She has to leave the door open to the basement 'cause we've already torn the rubber seal off the new french doors. Mom is not happy about leaving any doors open in the heat with the a/c running but she's all about our comfort. Hope you have a pawsome day.

meows an dpurrs

Engine

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05/21/2013 11:58.06 AM

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Dear Armani
Thank you so much for your prayers, thoughts, roses & doves. We appreciate your kindness. I let my mom know she can chat with yours if she likes. A great big snuggle to you and Chloe for your sweetness. Headbonks & Purrs.............Percy

Also left you & Chloe a votie.

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05/21/2013 11:34.37 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 21
Top Reasons To Keep Cats Indoors – Part 2 (from cats.about.com)
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Next to declawing, the indoor-outdoor question is probably one of the hottest topics for debate, with both sides polarized to their own views. For those holdouts for letting cats roam free, consider more top reasons to keep cats indoors.

• Indoor Cats Do Not Get Hit by Cars. According to one source, more cats are killed by cars annually than are euthanized in U.S. animal shelters.

• Indoor Cats Are not a Danger to Wildlife. Let's face it; cats are predators, & left to their own devices outdoors, will eventually chase & kill birds, rabbits, & other small wildlife. Most of us would rather not see our cats cast in a killer role, & keeping them indoors will help protect wildlife to some degree.

• Indoor Cats Don't Get Lost. As outdoor cats widen their outdoor territories, they may become lost long enough to be "rescued" by other cat lovers, legitimate rescue groups, or picked up by animal control as strays. Statistics show that of "owned" cats turned in to shelters, only three percent are eventually relocated with their owners. Collars can break, & even microchips do not guarantee a cat will not be adopted & kept as an indoor cat by someone else. Why take the chance?

• Indoor Cats Are Not Stolen. “Bunchers” are people who sell cats to laboratories for animal experimentation or research. Their prime source of cats is on the street. Even a cat sitting on his front lawn is fair game for a buncher. Other people pick up cats for use as "bait" for training fighting dogs. Both categories of cat-knappers are the lowest of the low, but they are out there.

• Rarely mentioned, but equally serious, is the possibility of skin cancer from over-exposure to the sun. White & other light-colored cats can develop squamous cell carcinoma, a serious, painful disease.

I don't believe in wholesale statements beginning with, "If you love your cat, you'll do this & that for them." We humans feel different degrees of love for our cats & express our love in different ways. My stance on the indoor-outdoor issue is not "proof" one way or another of loving my cat more than the next guy, nor did my previous belief that cats deserve to be outdoors label me as a "bad" cat owner.

However, I do believe in personal responsibility for our decisions, & ultimately, our decisions may cost us the loss of a very good friend & family member. It's a matter of weighing the benefits against the risks, & being willing to suffer the consequences of our decisions.
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Remember that an indoor cat is always safer.

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05/21/2013 10:40.02 AM

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Double back flips!!!!
YAY!!!! SO glad your mom got and extension on the Tysabri!!!! She maay not need to switch-they usually re-eval every 6 months,and they extend coverage from there! Great news for her!!!!
Fell free to join my hunting any time Armani-I'm in search of the elusive white chipmunk....rarely seen. Gives me an excuse to get out and pretend to do something useful :)

XOXO~S~

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05/21/2013 06:27.06 AM

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Aramai & Miss Chole Help!
My Mom Mom Messed UP!
She was trying to help me blog with her smartphone. It's smarter than her (hee hee) and deleted all my information. Please take pity on me and update me on what's been happening over the past day or so. EEK but she can be a pain. If any of you talk directly to my Mallow tell her she is the heart of of heart. Mom Mom will c/p this, please pass it on to anyone you know that knows moi. O.J.

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05/21/2013 04:22.48 AM

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good morning!
very sticky and humid morning for SPORTS DAY today, but janet has already walked with pepper around the big block and then has a 7:45 an hour from now dr's appt. for warts again and likely will have other things checked as they usually do before this is done. was 62 and likely will be into the 80s here today,not high, but lower to mid and with the house all opened up, it's going to be sticky as janet left hers open wide all night, first time this year and slept through with 2 pit stops. going to hopefully cover up the garden this morning too! sandy,ana,haley, angels

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05/21/2013 03:45.47 AM

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Greetings, Armani!
Neelix here. How's it going, buddy? Left a note on Chloe's page, but thought I'd stop by and see how things were going with you! What's new with you kitties? How is your mom?
Many purrs, Neelix

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05/20/2013 10:42.58 PM

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Hi Armani
Mom has Medicare and the home health girls have taken care of her if she is bad off. Most of the time she's OK. She can't work, because she never knows when she will be sick. Thanks for the votes. Mimi

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05/20/2013 05:12.17 PM

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Armani
We did have a mice homecoming over the weekend. Five of us tried to sleep on mom Caturday night--mom didn't seem too thrilled at that idea at all. Mom was called to work today although she was supposed to be off. Her schedule is kind of messed up this week but that's okay. Looks like the storms are about to move in, thank goodness we're inside the Cathouse. Happy Monday.

meows and purs

Engine

05/20/2013 05:00.10 PM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 20
Top Reasons To Keep Cats Indoors – Part 1 (from cats.about.com)
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Many cat lovers are now savvy that indoor cats are safer cats, while others still think that cats deserve freedom to run in the great outdoors. When humans domesticated cats, we took on the responsibility for their health & welfare. Part of that responsibility is to keep cats safe & in good health. For those holdouts for letting cats roam free, consider these top reasons to keep cats indoors.

• To Monitor Your Cat’s Urinary Tract/Bowel Health. With an outdoor cat, pet owners are unable to monitor painful attempts to urinate or poop. The first, a red flag warning for UTI or urinary tract blockage; the second, a red flag for constipation, bowel blockage or mega-colon.

• Indoor Cats Are Safe From Predators & Dog Packs. Outdoor cats are below predators in the food chain, & they are sitting ducks for owls, raptors, coyotes, & native big cats. Dogs running in packs will consider a cat fair game; even one large dog can easily overpower & kill a cat. Remember that some dogs are also bred to attack; they are not really to blame when their instinct takes over. Even with a full set of fangs & claws, the cat rarely has a chance when caught outside.

• Indoor Cats Don't Create Neighbor Problems. Even "well-bred" cats will venture into neighbors' yards when allowed to roam free. People who don't like cats will not tolerate cats using their gardens as litter boxes, & will sometimes resort to extreme measures to keep the cats out.

• Indoor Cats Rarely Get Abscesses From Fighting. Cats are very territorial & will defend their territory to the death, if challenged by another cat. At the very least, these territorial battles often result in abscessed wounds, which can be deadly if not treated in time. There's also the chance, of course, of cats contracting FIV from deep bite wounds.

• Indoor Cats Are Safe From Human Abuse. Freely-roaming cats are easy targets for gangs of youths with time on their hands, for cat-haters, who seek cats out for target practice, & for neighbors who would think nothing of killing a cat for trespassing on their property. Although animal protection laws are beefing up, prosecution will never bring a loved cat back to life.

• Indoor Cats Can Get Plenty of Exercise. Cats do get exercise, but they can get it safely with interactive toys, climbing towers, scratching posts, & other indoor toys; all much safer than running from dogs or fighting with other cats. Remember also that there are safe compromises for the outdoor experience.
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05/20/2013 11:43.14 AM

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Hello Armani!
I came by for a quick visit and vote. I am leaving 2 catnip banana toys. One for you and one for Chloe. See you soon, my friend! Many purrs, Katy.

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05/20/2013 09:55.26 AM

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Morning Armani
you should be proud of your mom :) sounds like her attitude and frame of mind are in the best possible place! how wonderful that she helps counsel others with Ms. her friends sound meowvelous,but i am glad that they always bring her back after kidnapping her,MOL. so,you guys take shifts,huh? maybe we should try that. we usually all bombard mom all at once,hahaha. how was your weekend? i was able to get in some fuzzy mouse dunking in the toilet as dad forgot on saturday to close the door to the bathroom and he forgot to put the seat down,how lucky can i get!! no time for flushing though, mom caught me as i was dropping the second mouse in :( oh,well,there's always next time! leaving you sunshine and smiles.

headbonks and purrs,
Lollapalooza LiLi

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05/20/2013 05:09.44 AM

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1027 .~:*:~. KNIGHTS' NEWS .~:*:~.
EUGENE, OREGON WEATHER REPORT:
The temperature was high 66 & low was 53 this morning, now it's 66 with humidity 50% & wind is 8 MPH N. Monday's suppose to be Sunny & High 74.

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♥ Honoring our fur mama, BABY KNIGHT'S 13286 Three Year Forever Sleep on Monday, May 20th!!!!
Baby was mama to most of us Knight Kitties. You can see the list of ALL Baby's Children on her page 13286 in her BIO section.

♥ Well, the Yard Sale is over til after the first of June, but not the work for mom and dad as they will still be going thru the storage shed next with throwing things away and saving things for the next sale!!!! The last two days of the sale never even made $40 for both days!!!!

♥ Mom and dad has been doing a bunch of weeding in the front yard in between customers during the sale and rain. Today, mom went in the back yard and scooped out the big 3X5 (used to be 5X5) sand`litter box then she got her new weedeater assembled, as she had to take the other one back to Wal*Mart then went to Lowes and got one there instead. She got the front yard weedeated then she mowed the front yard.

♥ Mom did open dad's bedroom window this morning so we could be out in the cattery. It was nice getting the fresh air.

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♥ BABY KNIGHT #13286 - 5/20/2010 (3 years) ♥
♥ FRANCINE #199862 - 5/20/2011 (2 years)

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05/19/2013 08:17.25 PM

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Oahu
Lovely Hawaiian ladies place leis on our necks as we disembark in Honolulu. These are a special gift of aloha - welcome, and love. The ladies receive those made of white ginger or jasmine … our choice. I love jasmine; my choice is simple. Oh, the beautiful fragrance. No wonder everyone wants one of these when in Hawaii. For the men, there are leis of kukui nuts. With our shirts and dresses from Hilo Hatties, we are ready to explore the final island of our Hawaiian adventure.

Here, Hawaii’s timeless beauty blends with the modern luxuries of today. We can swim in the warm waters of world-famous Waikiki one moment, then enjoy the dramatic mountain views of the Nuuanu Pali Lookout another; watch the surfers on the legendary North Shore by day, then dance the night away in vibrant nightlife spots around Honolulu; get a taste of local flavors in Kapahulu one night, then dine at a Five Diamond Hawaii Regional Cuisine restaurant the next.

Our first visit is to 350 acre Diamond Head crater, one of the best-known volcanic craters in the world, whose vantage point offers some incredible panoramas of Honolulu. We choose to start early to avoid the heat of the sun. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater. This broad, saucer-shaped crater was formed about 300,000 years ago during a single, explosive eruption that sent ash and fine particles in the air. As these materials settled, they cemented together into a rock called tuff. The panoramic views of Waikiki and Oahu's south shore from the top are impressive. We will have many gorgeous photos for our memory books. We learn the crater was named Diamond Head by 19th century British sailors who thought they discovered diamonds on the crater's slopes. These "diamonds" were actually shiny calcite crystals that had no value. The volcanic crater, a major Oahu landmark, has been extinct for 150,000 years.

Next we travel to Iolani Palace, the only royal palace in the US. It was the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Liliuokalani, the last king and queen to rule Hawaii; the monarchy was abolished in 1893. We take the guided tour, which leaves us thinking our own Castle on CC is just as impressive and much more inviting to fun-loving kitties.

Time for an island luau dinner and then to bed as tomorrow we head to Pearl Harbor. See pics of Diamond Head and the palace on my page.

Come visit me, Q. Cherish - COTM March 2012.

05/19/2013 06:13.18 PM

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Hi Armani
I'm so sorry for replying so late. My momma hasn't been on in over a week. Her Daddy passed away and she has been helping her mommy so no time to be here. Anyway, thank you so much for the yummy gifts and the warm blankie. I'm leaving you and Chloe a vote for your furiendship and kindness. Purrs.......Percy

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05/19/2013 04:50.32 PM

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Hi Armani
The Kitty Girl Contest is on page 218553. Sassy and her Mom run it. No prizes, just a fun thing. They have a different theme each month. You can vote once a day or it looks like some are making up votes by casting them all at once. Next month is Kitty Boys. Mimi appreciates all the votes she can get. Purrs, J.C.

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05/19/2013 03:36.42 PM

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Hi Armani
Mom had nurses round the clock when she first got sick. That was until she ran out of money. She is better and just has help for heavy work and lawn cutting. We are all Mom has also. She is an only child, so has no relatives and her friends are as feeble as she is. Mimi

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05/19/2013 03:02.20 PM

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Hi Armani!
Well, I finally popped the question to Talley! Meow!!! I asked her to marry me and she said YES! I keep thinking I am dreaming, but when I pinch myself I know it's real. Talley has made me the happiest cat in the world! We haven’t set a date, but when we do I will be sure to tell all my furiends.

Thanks for your concatulations to us and the bottle of champagne. You are a very dear furiend! Purrs and hugs to you.

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05/19/2013 09:26.01 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 19
6 TAX DEDUCTIONS YOUR CATS CAN CLAIM FOR NEXT YEAR - (from catster.com)
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Cats love to take advantage of anything that might work in their favor. What if they could file taxes and claim deductions? You better believe they'd be all over that. What exactly would they claim? We've got some ideas.

1. Therapy deduction -
Cats should be able to claim monies paid for any therapy occurring as a result of having to wear silly outfits. The deductions would substantially increase for those felines whose shame is shared via social media outlets. In case of an audit, they must save all receipts and screenshots of photos shared online.

2. Energy-savings deduction -
Masters at conserving energy, cats would get to reap the benefits of helping save the planet. They'd log their sleep hours and, using a specialized formula, claim accordingly. There would also be a unique tax credit for cats who log a certain number of hours while lying in a sun puddle. It would be called the Solar Cat Tax Credit.

3. Charitable donations deduction -
Kitties are excellent gift givers. They drop toys into our empty shoes, leave expired creatures at the back door, and greet our bare morning feet with cold piles of vomity hairballs. It's about time they received credit for those charitable donations!

4. Casualty deduction -
Unfortunately, cats must deal with a multitude of casualties each year, primarily lost toys. Balls are batted under the refrigerator, cloth mice are drowned in the water bowl, and feathered birdies are ripped to shreds. Mourning the loss of vanished toys is tough, but the load can feel a lot lighter when they can write those losses off and experience true closure.

5. Entertainment deduction -
It takes a lot of energy to entertain humans. Cats subject themselves to a fair amount of embarrassment in order to please the human with the can opener. As a way to help them feel their hours of performing for humans are not in vain, an entertainment deduction would be available to kitties.

6. Paid interest deduction -
Sometimes cats just want to sleep, birdwatch, or curl up and stare at a bug on the screen door. However, humans may have other ideas: "Kitty, kitty! Come sit on my lap!" The human is the bringer of the food, and so cats sometimes placate her whims. They really should receive credit for showing interest when really they'd rather flick their tail and go back to sleep. And most times, they do just that -- some deductions just aren't worth it.
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I hope you enjoyed today’s playful purring!

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Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

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05/19/2013 09:24.00 AM

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Good evening, Armani
The company is still here, 9:35pm our time, so Mom is sneaking in a visit quickly to drop off a vote for you and Chloe! Gotta run, see you tomorrow!
Many purrs, Neelix

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05/18/2013 09:35.03 PM

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Hi Armani
We never do anything on weekends. Mom might work in the yard if it wasn't raining. Otherwise she will rest and maybe work on pictures. J.C.

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05/18/2013 06:28.47 PM

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Armani
How was your week? We've had a quiet week, sort of..and we're looking forward to mom and dad's return tonight. Hope you have a good Caturday.

meows and purrs

Engine

05/18/2013 06:13.14 AM

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Purrfect!!!
Hope mom,and you both have a great,relaxing weekend! Maybe...just knock the phone off the hook, and don't let her answer the door.We have catbucks to win...AND a karaoke pawty! Woot-woot! Just an FYI...watch Mallow...my karaoke machine is ALWAYS missing the batteries!

XOXO~S~

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05/18/2013 06:10.21 AM

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the windows were finally
opened up around 1-2 and didn't stay but 3-4 more hours as it warmed up late and got cool earlier. mommy and master hate the cold and janet did get into shorts/sandals for 3 hours and then back into pants/tee shirt/socks/sandals again once she got cold. back to work through monday even if she's sick. she feels good right now energized and ready to go, but by the time noontime comes around she'll be ready for bed, so likely will sit outside reading again like yesterday and no garden work! sandy,ana,haley,angels

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05/18/2013 12:59.33 AM

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Molokai
Serene seascapes, unspoiled coastlines, untamed wilderness. We visit Molokai & travel back to a timeless place. This is an island that stays true to its Hawaiian traditions - tucked away from the hustle of the outside world; where no building is taller than a coconut tree; there’s no traffic & no traffic lights; where you can feel the power of Hawaiian culture from an area near Maunaloa, said to be the birthplace of hula, to the natural wonders of Halawa Valley.

Molokai is only 38 miles long and 10 miles across at its widest point. It is a friendly & family-oriented island that has deep connections with its Hawaiian ancestors. Unlike the visitor industry on the larger Hawaiian Islands, Molokai has preserved its true Hawaiian culture. More than one third of this island's residents have over 50% Hawaiian blood. Molokai residents farm, fish, hunt & gather many of their basic needs & they enjoy this lifestyle. Here we need to slow down, be less demanding, & respect the Molokai way of life. Molokai is the real deal. We are visiting the true Hawaii. We will enjoy & respect Molokai & her people.

Lining the northeast coast are the towering cliffs of the North Shore Pali. At 3,600 to 3,900 feet from sea base to top, they are the tallest sea cliffs in the world; their near-vertical plunge ends 2000 feet below sea level. We step cautiously to the edge to peek over. Whoa, that’s a drop! Later in the day, we do some ocean kayaking along the face of the cliffs; this is amazing beyond belief! We also discover secret, secluded beaches, sea birds, & cascading waterfalls which provide incredible, photogenic scenery

We then hike into the East End’s classic cathedral valley to see Hawaii back in time. It is believed ancient Polynesians settled in lush Halawa Valley as early as 650 AD. This area, half a mile wide and three to four miles deep, and blessed with beautiful vistas and towering waterfalls, is one of the island's most historic areas. Roughly two miles up the trail is the impressive, double-tiered 250-foot Moa’ula Falls. If you’re considering taking a dip into the pool, drop a ti leaf into the water first. Hawaiian legend says that a giant moo (lizard) lives at the bottom of the pool. If the ti leaf sinks, the moo is in no mood for visitors. If the ti leaf floats, it’s safe to enter. Our ti leaves are forming a veritable flotilla, and we slip gratefully into the refreshing pool. Soon we are splashing and playing like … well, kitties.

We have been invited to a luau by the residents of a small village near Maunaloa, birthplace of the hulu. After dining on succulent roast pig, and all the tasty side dishes, we are given grass skirts to put on for a hula lesson. Soon we are dancing and telling the stories of the island, looking almost like natives.

Tomorrow we will head for the island of Oahu, where our Hawaiian adventure will eventually finish.

Come visit me, Q. Cherish - COTM March 2012.

05/17/2013 06:47.46 PM

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Hi Armani
we did know about your mom's MS but didn't want to say anything until you or she did. mom and i are so sorry that your mom has to deal with the pain of MS. we don't get why nice people have not nice things happen to them sometimes but we've learned that life just is what it is and we can't always change everything that we would like to.thank goodness your mom seems to be a happy person by nature,that does more good sometimes than medicine. ahhhhh,the two of you are purr therapists! best therapists in the world if you ask me,MOL!

Puzzle and i are lap kitties too! mom says that whenever she takes a break and sits down that it's like she has cat magnets attached to her because we appear within seconds,MOL. we'll keep "butt butting" each other until one of us finally gives in and curls up on her legs,hahaha.

hope you,your fursibs,and mom have a weekend of sunshine,smiles, and laughter
headbonks and purrs,
Lollapalooza LiLi

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05/17/2013 03:24.39 PM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 17
Peas in a Pod - by Sue Young
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I’ll never be sure if it was wisdom or folly that struck that day, but I would think a little of both. We had been happily living with one cat for a couple of years, a fairly large black-&-white English Shorthair named Smedley. It was time for his annual exam & shots, so off we went to our local veterinarian’s office, puss in hand, or actually wrapped like up like an Egyptian mummy to save us from his dreaded claws.

“Ah!” Doc Pete said, with a twinkle in his eyes. “I’m glad you dropped in. I have a kitten out back that needs a home & I thought of you!”

Before I could stop him, his assistant brought out the tiniest marmalade tabby, weighing just over a pound, with a cast on his left front leg. He put him in my arms, looked up at me & said, “So what do you think?”

They say a sucker is born every minute & that was my minute. We took one look at the poor little thing & then at each other & we were done for. We found out that someone had broken his leg & tried to drown him in the nearest canal. A Good Samaritan had rescued him & brought him to the vet’s office.

“How will they get along?” I asked. “How do we go about introducing them to each other?”
“Oh, that’s no problem,” he said. “You just put him in a carrier, take him home, leave the carrier open & let Smedley think he is rescuing the kitten.”

Well, it sounded good. As per instruction, once we got home, we left the kitten in the carrier in the middle of the room. Then we sat back to watch. Smedley circled the box & growled deeper than I had ever heard him before. The kitten mewed plaintively while sticking a paw out of the holes in the side of the carrier. After about an hour, we decided to open the top of the carrier a little wider. Smedley walked up to the top, looked inside & was rewarded by a lightning strike from a small orange paw.

That was the last we saw of him that evening. I was convinced that the next morning would find us back at the vet’s office returning the little tyke. However, the next morning, we were in for a surprise. As I got up to put on the coffee, I saw the two of them curled up together on the sofa as if they were one cat with two smiling faces. From then on, Smedley watched over the little one as if he had given birth to him, and they went everywhere together.

Doc Pete was right!
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Cats are intuitive and can teach us to be gentle & patient.

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Please keep her Mom & family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of beloved GM.

~ CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Princess’s maia & lia #163485~

**Vote ~ANGEL CRASH #248838~ for ACOTD tomorrow!**

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05/17/2013 09:34.59 AM

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Hello Armani!
Just came by to leave you a vote. How are you kitties doing? I just found out that I missed Chloe's birthday!! I just left a plea for forgiveness on her page. I hope she is not mad at me. Give her a big hug from me. See you soon, my friend. Many purrs, Katy.

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05/17/2013 08:48.15 AM

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hello armani
thank you soo much for coming by to help me celebrate my special day yesterday..and i LOVE the white plush blankie..it feels soo soft! and the catnip crumpets were the best!
and, i thank you for the honor of being your COTD today..it's all because of your sweet words of love, support and furiendship. i dedicate this badge to you!
maia

ps..crazy weather! our ac is still on..with summer comes humidity..but..i'm not complaining..it's still better than that ol' cold and snow!

Come visit me, Princess's maia & lia THANK YOU FOR COTD!, angel max - angel missy - angel tiger, K Sammy ♥ Pandy VOTE WHISKERS 277256 MAY & Princess jo jo VOTE Q SPUNKY 161265 COTM MAY.

05/17/2013 06:36.51 AM

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RIGHT!
Hey Armani
If you are into karioke give a mew to Steve. He's big on this loud "singing" machine. He's got a really big one in his gallery and probably in his closet. You never ever want to go in that closet without a flashlight and a rope around your wait with the end tied outside.
You'll really like it!
Purrs,
UBB

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05/17/2013 05:06.45 AM

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you're welcome!
and if you'd like to come to our sports day on tuesday next week you're more than welcome to come as our angel air can pick/bring you home again. got a pretty day coming in as janet's walked pepper, didn't bother with her longer one would've been great, but she's picked up what doctors are calling the sinus-allergy flu which is a sinus infection/cough/and the works. she missed the sore throat and is knocking on wood she'll miss out on the hacking cough too. is on zyrtec for the allergies and coricedrin hbp for the rest only doesn't take two pills one at a time and knows they're not gonna last through next week. she's working next 3 days as she did yesterday, only one day of sick time left and she's NOT going to use it up now. got 2 loads of wash to hang out and one is likely ready right now by the sounds of things so this will be the last entry for now. hoping you have a great day! sandy,ana,haley,angels

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05/17/2013 02:57.53 AM

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MOL!!!
Thank YOU Armani for adding me to your page! I just can't get enough of seeing myself :) I remember it took furever for us the reach our 1000 vote. Huh...maybe my dynamic purrsonality scared everyone off! Its Friday Armani-poker pawty on the Pinto! Get ready for some "creative dealing" !

XOXO~S~

Come visit me, ~ K.Steve~rawr.... & ~Sir Ernie loves Molly~.

05/17/2013 02:15.18 AM

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Thanks and Purrs to You
Dear Armani and cute birthday kitty, Chloe
thanks for bringing that big platter of leftover birthday food to the Catty Shack today.
Burrp... yum...
it all was so good.
purrs,
UBB

05/16/2013 05:35.42 PM

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1007 ~ KNIGHTLY NEWS & UPDATES ~
EUGENE, OREGON WEATHER REPORT:
The temperature was high 63 & low was 53 this morning, now it's 60 with humidity 69% & wind is 9 MPH WSW. Friday's suppose to be Showers & High 66.

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♥ WOW!!!! What a MONTH of Adoptiversaries for our family, but luckily, That's All Folks!!!! Tehehehe!!!!

♥ I have been making sure I get lots of mom time everyday. I just love my mom so much!!!! I have been also sleeping by her feet the last week or so at bedtime which makes her real happy!!!!

♥ Mom went to PetSmart this morning to buy [2] 16 lb bags of Friskies Indoor; [3] 16 lb bags of Friskies Surfin Turfin; [1] 7 lb bag of Purina One Hairball; [1] 7 lb bag of Purina One Vibrant & Maturity & [1] 40 lb box of ExQuisiCat Litter. She got [2] FREE toys, too!!!!

♥ Well, mom is upset as my Feline Acne is coming back. She washes my face every morning after I eat my Fancy Feast can food and washes my food dishes alsmost every night before bed time.

♥ UPDATE: SASSEE 10605 seems to be doing better finally with not seemingly in so much pain like she had been due to her arthritis. Mom said the Dasuquin must be finally taking affect.

♥ UPDATE: SYLVESTER 11567 is no longer limping the last couple days. He will, however, will need to see Dr. Liz in a couple months for bloodwork to see how he is doing since his diagnosis of Early Kidney Failure in February.

♥ Mom and dad are set up for another yard sale starting Friday morning and ends on Saturday evening at 5:00pm so we may not get to visit everyone, but we will try!!!! Mom also changed my profile photo today.

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♥ PRINCE NITRO #81157 - 5/17

You can read our messages on the CMR page 46883 as we try to make it a point to post one there everyday.

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♥ VOTE COTD on CC Friday, May 17, 2013 for:
.~:*:~.RBB CRASH 248838.~:*:~.on CC.

♥ COTM CANDIDATE ON CC FOR MAY 2013 IS:
.~:*:~.WHISKERS 227256~:*:~. On CC.

♥ DOTM CANDIDATE ON DC FOR MAY 2013 IS:
.~*~.SHOTGUN 26288.~*~.on DC.

That's great you and Chloe had a purr*fect day on Wedneday!!!!

Here's a Knight Gang vote for you.

Kitty Kisses,

(((*RHOAMIN® KNIGHT #2921*))){COTM King ~ 7/2008}
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05/16/2013 05:33.14 PM

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Armani
I had a pawsome time at your pawty...thanks for the invite. How are you today? This is a quickie 'cause our secretary is still out of town.

meows and purrs

Engine

05/16/2013 02:03.12 PM

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