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Hi Angel Wilson!
The outside kitties were on edge this morning, as was Mom when she opened the garage and smelled skunk! My Mom got out her flashlight and tennis racket and went out walking along the street, to hopefully scare it away if the skunk was still nearby. Thank goodness the coast was clear. Not sure what Mom would have done if she had run into the skunk. :( Whitey and Orangie ate fine; everyone just seemed a bit nervous.

Purrs and hugs.

CATS AND FOOD

You will find that feeding a cat is no easy task
What's the big problem you may well ask
Just open a tin and feed them from that
It is obvious my friend you don't own a cat
When outside they will eat a fly or a mouse
But things soon change when they dine in the house
Your fridge might be full of meat, poultry and fish
But what do you put in your fussy Cat’s dish
For to keep a Cat fed we beg, steal and borrow
Because what we give them today they won't want TOMORROW.
- by Mike O'Brien

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05/20/2013 07:41.54 AM

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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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To be cat-tinued tomorrow…

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~ CONCATULATIONS to our ACOTD Chumley #192486~

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05/20/2013 07:41.17 AM

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Angel Wilson
Weeeeee.....Morning and a happy Monday to YOU! We're back and we surely missed you loads!

We're so happy to see Angel Chumley in the winner's box this morning as we've been missing the Angel Pawties this past week. We'd love to take Angel Chumley out fur a heartwarming breakfast so let's start out with a stack of crispy catnip waffles with mouse sausage and bat syrup. We've been tasting theese jewels since yesterday. We already made reservations at the Dancing Dolphin and we are ready get this day started. Purhaps we can chase crickets and butterflies at the Grasshopper Greens this afternoon? We're elated to be amongst friends again and we look forward to a pawsome day. See ya soon, love ya lots.

meows and purrs

Angels Ping, ET, HC, and Poppins

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05/20/2013 05:21.47 AM

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Hello Wilson,
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit!!
Purrs- Bella

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05/19/2013 05:23.53 PM

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Hi Wilson,
An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression!!
Hugs- Button

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05/19/2013 05:20.36 PM

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hi angel Wilson
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.

Come visit me, Angel Oscar - I love Angel Cloudy, Finster - I am engaged to Destiny 62594, Nosey -- I Love Orzo & Biscuit is my guy, Sweet Jake - Loving Memory- I will always love you, Angel Lucky - I love Angel Shadow, Angel Rhuby-I love Sir Leo- Welcome Angel Sparky, Q Linguini-I love A. Ditto- Vote Josie COTM & Pudding -I love Felix-Praying for Alexi &Doodlebug.

05/19/2013 09:22.11 AM

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Hi Angel Wilson!
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.

The outside kitties are doing fine. Mom spends more time with them than she does with us! Just kidding. But it does seem like that sometimes. After they are finished eating, Callie and I are always waiting to run into the garage to see what went on in there. Mom thinks we will be fine when we finally do meet face to face!

Purrs and hugs.

CAT JOKES –

Q: What happened when the lion ate the comedian?
A: He felt funny!

Q: What's worse than raining cats and dogs?
A: Hailing taxi cabs!

Q: Why was the cat so small?
A: Because it only ate condensed milk!

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05/19/2013 08:05.41 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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~CONCATULATIONS to our COTD Wally #59966~

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05/19/2013 08:04.38 AM

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Hello Wilson,
A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident!!
Hugs- from- Bella

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05/18/2013 03:46.32 PM

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Hi Wilson,
The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going!!
Purrs- from- Button

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05/18/2013 03:43.25 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson!
This morning my Mom was with the outside kitties for over an hour. I was getting pretty tired of waiting! Mom sat on the floor again, to get to eye level with the outside cats, and Whitey really liked this. Whitey kept rubbing her face all over Mom & purring. Mom’s clothes were covered in fur! Callie and I were quick to check it out, sniffing to see whom she had been with. MOL!
Orangie was reluctant at first, but then would sneak behind Mom, sniff her and then go running away. Mom didn’t move and Orangie kept coming back like it was a game. Sniff and Run! Afterwards the kitties ate, not really noticing any scents from Callie and me. (I really think I need to spray that cat carrier. MOL!) Mom says this was a good morning. :)

Purrs and hugs.

CAT PROVERBS –

• When the mouse laughs at the cat, there's a hole nearby. -- Nigerian proverb

• The cat's a saint when there are no mice about. -- Japanese proverb

• One should not send a cat to deliver cream -- Yiddish proverb

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05/18/2013 08:16.09 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 18
Heaven Is...
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A man was riding his horse down a road, cat in his arms & his dog by their side. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, & that his horse, cat & dog had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stonewall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, was a tall arch that glowed in the sunlight. Standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch, made from mother of pearl, & the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He nudged the horse toward the gate, & as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk. Once close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is heaven, sir," the man answered.
"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.
"Of course, sir. Come right in, & I'll have some ice water brought right up."

The man gestured, & the gate began to open. "Can my furiends," gesturing downward towards his horse, cat & dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked. "I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept animals."

The man thought a moment & then turned his horse & dog back toward the road, cat in his arms & continued the way he had been going. At the top of another long hill, he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree & reading a book. "Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?"

"Sure, there's a pump over there" The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in."
"How about my furiends here?" the traveler asked.
"There should be a bowl & a bucket by the pump."

They went through the gate, & sure enough, there was an old hand pump with a bowl & a bucket beside it. The traveler filled the bowl & took a long drink himself, then gave some to his cat & dog while he filled the bucket for his horse. When they all were satisfied, he led his furiends back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them.
"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.
"This is heaven," was the answer.
"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was heaven, too."
"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street & pearly gates? Nope. That's hell."
"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"

"No. I can see how you might think so, but we're just happy that they screen out the folks who’d leave their best furiends behind."
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05/18/2013 08:15.38 AM

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Hello Angel Wilson,
The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy of him!!
Purrs- Bella

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05/17/2013 04:56.53 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson,
Buy The Truth, and sell It not; also Wisdom, and Instruction, and Understanding!!
Hugs- Button

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05/17/2013 04:50.35 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson!
My sister Callie and I got to play in the garage inside Whitey & Orangie’s cat carrier yesterday. We even ate out of their dry cat food dish! I tried to bring one of their catnip mice toys back inside with me, but Mom caught me and put it back. Aw, gee Mom! So this morning when Mom fed them, Whitey starting sniffing around, Orangie too. Then Mom said they both started rubbing their faces all over everything. We think this is a good sign. Afterwards, they both ate as usual and Whitey sat by Mom’s feet, taking her after-meal bath. Our dear furiend, Angel Q. Miss Millie had a good idea. She suggested Mom sit on the ground to be more at eye level with them. Whitey seemed to like this, but Orangie wasn’t too sure, so he kept his distance. Mom is going to keep doing this, hoping Orangie will eventually come around.

Purrs and hugs.

WHY CATS?

They sit by the window so content and alone
Not a care in the world,with a mind of their own
With their feline stare they hypnotize
Most mere humans to be their prize
They do not take orders and will not obey
Don't try to train them,they just walk away
Just give them some food and a place they can roam
Cats will then change a house into a place we call HOME
- by Mike O'Brien

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05/17/2013 07:58.13 AM

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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.

^~^ 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 Princess’s maia & lia #163485~

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

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05/17/2013 07:57.31 AM

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Scoop. Vote Angel Crash #248838 ACOTD on 5-17-13.
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!

Come visit me, Mittens. April showers bring May flowers..., *Angel Misty. Happy Spring my friends..., Minuette. Spring is sprung..., Greycee Mist. The birdies are singing... & Gypsy: Spring is in the air....

05/17/2013 06:30.30 AM

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Hello Angel Wilson,
A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him!!
Hugs- Bella

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05/16/2013 04:21.49 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson,
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days!!
Purrs- Button

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05/16/2013 04:18.55 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson!
The saga of our outside kitties continues… My Mom lifted the top half of the cat carrier onto several old newspaper crates and set it beside the bottom half of the carrier. Whitey & Orangie were curious this morning when they saw it, but not afraid. They both sniffed around it and then went back to the business of eating. Mom plans to slowly slide the top half of the carrier onto the bottom half. This was a great idea from our dear furiend Mischief!

P.S. You know, the outside kitties didn't seem to react to our scent on the carrier. I think they were too busy wondering what the top half of the carrier was doing raised up on boxes. My Mom is going to let my sis and I check it out again today. I don't think I'll be able to sneak a quick spray, because Mom will be watching! MOL!

Purrs and hugs.

“To own a Cat is an very simple task
Just DROP everything and do what they ask.”
- by Mike O'Brien

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05/16/2013 09:09.17 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?!

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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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05/16/2013 09:08.44 AM

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Hello Wilson,
My son, despise not the chastening of The LORD; neither be weary of His correction!!
For whom The LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth!!
Purrs- from- Bella

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05/15/2013 06:39.32 PM

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Hi Wilson,
Honour The LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase!!
So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine!!
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05/15/2013 06:33.24 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson!
This morning after my Mom finished feeding and playing with the outside kitties, Mom let Callie and I in the garage (with the door shut of course) to sniff the cat carrier where Whitey & Orangie eat. We both ran to give it the once over. I even stepped inside the bottom half where they eat. Mom laughed while we sniffed and rubbed our faces everywhere. I thought about spraying the carrier, but Mom saw me and shouted OH NO! She’s no fun. Doesn’t she know that’s a sign of kitty love?! MOL! Mom is going to let us do this every day and see if the outside kitties notice and react. Baby steps …

Purrs and hugs.

OUR CAT -

Our cat is lazy, our cat is fat
Our cat sometimes messes on the mat
We don't tell him what to do
He owns our house and next doors too
We're his subjects, he is the King
One MEOW will get him anything
Sometimes he is quite a PEST
But we all love him, he's the BEST.

- by Mike O'Brien

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05/15/2013 07:51.38 AM

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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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05/15/2013 07:51.07 AM

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Hello Wilson,
He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail!!
Hugs- Bella

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05/14/2013 03:59.25 PM

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Hi Wilson,
The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender!!
Purrs- Button

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05/14/2013 03:55.46 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson!
My Mom still hasn’t worked up the nerve to put the top back on the cat carrier. Orangie is getting so brave with letting Mom pet him and scratch behind his ears. Mom doesn’t want any setbacks just yet. We got a smart tip from our furiend, Sir Malachi, to toss a couple of catnip toys into the carrier. It really got Orangie’s attention. He even batted the catnip stuffed mouse around a couple of times! They both eat their food while standing in the carrier without a problem. This is amazing progress.

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CATS WAY –

I think it's a true thing to say
That my cat rules my life every day
I may think she's lazy
She might drive me crazy
But she's a Cat and likes it that way.

- by Mike O'Brien

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05/14/2013 08:49.27 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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05/14/2013 08:48.57 AM

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Hi Angel Wilson,
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked!!
Purrs- Bella

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05/13/2013 04:58.37 PM

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Hello Angel Wilson,
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from The LORD!!
Hugs- Button

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05/13/2013 04:55.43 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson!
Today is housecleaning day and we already saw Mom getting the mean ole vacuum cleaner out of the closet! Time to head for our safe spots in the backyard. The temperature was 90 degrees yesterday, so hopefully Mom finishes quickly so we can come back inside without all the housecleaning noise!

The outside kitties were fine this morning. A small, baby raccoon was eating from the dry food bowls, but Whitey & Orangie didn’t seem scared of him. They both came out of their Igloo when Mom opened the garage door and the raccoon went scurrying off. My Mom doesn’t like to chase baby raccoons away, but knows they could hurt the cats. :(

We hope you had a wonderful Mother’s Day with your family yesterday!

Purrs and hugs.

BE A CAT! –

"Be frisky! Pounce on possibilities.
Enjoy the nightlife. Always land on your feet.
Stretch often.
Delight in the simple joy of a long nap.
Create your purr-fect day!"

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05/13/2013 07:22.09 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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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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05/13/2013 07:21.31 AM

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Gosh, it's almost frosty at the Cathouse this morning. We are gonna need a hot breakfast and we're also gonna need to get the winter fur coats out of the closet. You wanna go to the Moth and Ant Museum when it warms up? We love watching those creepy crawly critters, in fact we also like eating those...MOL. Where is breakfast today? You wanna go to the Black Sheep? They serve both crispy catnip waffles (with deep pockets for lots of mouse syrup) and fluffy omelettes with butterfly bacon. We've already started on the Tuna coffee so that we can thaw out...MOL. See ya soon, love ya.

PS...mom and dad are leaving town tomorrow morning so we probably won't be on the CC again until Sunday. We'll be there in spirit though....

meows and purrs

Angels Ping, ET, HC and Poppins

05/13/2013 05:03.33 AM

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HI Angel Wilson
***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

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.

05/12/2013 06:35.27 PM

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Hello Angel Wilson,
Woe unto you that are full!!! for ye shall hunger!! Woe unto you that laugh now!!! for ye shall mourn and weep!!
Hugs- from- Bella

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05/12/2013 04:45.23 PM

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Hi Angel Wilson,
But woe unto you that are rich!!! for ye have received your consolation!!
Purrs- from- Button

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05/12/2013 04:42.09 PM

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Angel Wilson
Happy Mother's Day to you and your dear mom. Let's go to the Rainbow gardens and pick some colorful flowers fur our moms? We already made some catnip chocolate treat bags fur everyone to share--bet our moms will love those. All of these activities after breakfast, of course. We thought about going to the Laughing Lobster for a Lobster Omelette with mouse sausage and a side of grasshopper gravy. What do you think? We're on our way...we'll save you a seat. Love ya.

meows and purrs

Angels Ping, ET, HC and Poppins

05/12/2013 05:43.32 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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05/12/2013 02:40.27 AM

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Hello Wilson,
For whosoever shall call upon The Name Of The LORD shall be saved!!
Purrs- Bella

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05/11/2013 05:00.14 PM

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