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A Word With Whiskers – May 23
5 Tips for a Slimmer, Healthier Cat – (petmd.com)
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Being a fat cat might seem cute, but it’s really not good for your feline’s health. If your kitty is a little chubby or beginning to look that way, we have some simple tips to guarantee a slender, healthier version in no time. And best of all, if you keep following these tips, you won't have to spend the big bucks it takes to feed a fat cat!

1. Diets Are Not All Equal
The cat is a strict carnivore. That means a diet mainly consisting of "fillers" (e.g., corn and rice), is just empty calories for kitty. Do a little light reading during your shopping expedition, and start paying attention to the cat food labels. Meat should always be one of the first ingredients. Better quality food means less filler and that means a more svelte cat.

2. Wet vs. Dry Debate
Some people swear by dry food, while others won’t touch it. Ultimately the choice is up to you, but you’ll find more and more experts are leaning towards the wet food end of the argument. Less filler, more water content, and a happier, thinner cat can all be yours.

3. Portion Control
Try not to "free feed" the cat. If the food is left out all day for the kitty to help herself to, then she’ll snack whenever she feels like it -- even when she’s not hungry. Engage the hunter instinct. Leave the food for 15 minutes. If there’s still food in the bowl, put it away in the fridge for dinnertime.

4. Exercise
Play with your cat! Get her to run around and chase string, toy mice, laser lights (cats love them!), balls, and other fun toys. We don’t recommend taking kitty for walks unless she’s the type who enjoys it, though. But just 20 minutes of play a day can make up for it. Not only will this keep kitty from being bored and depressed, but it keeps her mind sharp.

5. No Table Scraps
People food is for people, not cats! Those little morsels are similar to us scarfing down a pizza. So, curtail table scraps from your cat's diet, and those treats designed for cats down to a minimum. But if Princess absolutely cannot go without her treats, try to find healthy options in the natural or holistic section of your pet store.

So there you have it. 5 simple tips to keep your cat in tip-top shape.
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05/23/2013 12:11.45 PM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 22
MIDNIGHT & STAY AWHILE – by A. Knight
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“Molly’s cat died,” said Denise’s tearful voice on the phone. “Midnight was hit by a car.” Molly, Denise & I had been friends for 10 years & we all loved Midnight.

Denise explained Midnight had somehow gotten out of Molly’s house & a car had hit him. A neighbor had found Midnight, put him in a box & taken him to Molly. Molly & Midnight had been together for 18 years. My own cat had recently died from old age & I was crushed.

“Let’s go to her house & have a little funeral service,” I suggested. “I’ll pick up flowers & make a little cross with Midnight’s name on it.”

We decided to meet at Molly’s house. I stopped by the flower shop to pick up a bouquet of daises. There was a pet store on the way & I thought they might have an appropriate sympathy card. In the shop was a small gray & black kitten in a cage. It was too soon to get Molly a kitten. You can’t just replace one cat with another as if it were a broken dish. Not yet. The kitten tried to climb over his cage to reach me & did a back flip, making me laugh.

“He’s cute, isn’t he? I don’t know why no one has bought him yet,” the storeowner said. “I guess he is going to stay awhile.”

“Stay Awhile.” I smiled. He had just been named. “I’ll buy him & the cat carrier too.”

If Molly didn’t want a kitten, I would keep him. As I drove to Molly’s, the kitten meowed loudly.

“Be quiet, Stay Awhile, you’re going to mend a broken heart today,” I said, hoping Molly would accept the kitten. Denise & Molly were waiting for me.

“Molly, I know I shouldn’t have done this, but I saw this kitten & couldn’t help myself. I know he can’t replace Midnight, but if you don’t want him, I’ll keep him. His name is Stay Awhile,” I said.

“Stay Awhile? What a silly, delightful name!” She kissed the kitten’s nose. “Of course I’ll keep him. I couldn’t bear one night not having a cat in the house.”

“We should probably-you know-bury Midnight now,” Denise said.

We solemnly dug a grave in the garden & gently placed the box in, covered it up & placed the flowers & little wooden cross into the earth.

Suddenly, a cat leaped over the fence & landed at our feet.

“MIDNIGHT!” we all screamed. Molly grabbed the black cat & lifted him up. “It’s Midnight!” She burst into tears of joy.

“Molly, didn’t you look into the box the neighbor gave you?”
Molly replied, “No, I couldn’t stand to see Midnight dead!” We all laughed hysterically. Some poor stray cat just had a 1st class funeral!

I was thrilled I could keep the kitten! A day that started with tears ended in laughter, thanks to a cat who came to his own funeral & a kitten named Stay Awhile. I bought Stay Awhile to help heal Molly’s broken heart, but instead he healed mine!
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05/22/2013 11:18.50 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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05/21/2013 12:53.49 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 12:23.17 PM

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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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05/19/2013 11:42.13 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 11:31.50 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.

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05/17/2013 10:17.01 AM

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Hey Cheese!
Yes The OC, Blackhawks won the President's Trophy. we were in first place all year, it was a shortened season due to the lockout, only 48 games. we won Round 1 and now play the Wings & beat them the first game in Round 2. I am up for the Selke award, best defensive forward along with a Red Wing & Bruin. Got pretty warm today! Think it got up to 80*. But there was still a nice breeze and it was a pleasant day. Mom walked to the Post Office and drug store. She had her last PT session today. She has to arrange for out-patient therapy now. She is checking to see if Workman's Comp will pay for a driver but she figures she will probably get stuck taking buses. Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Dean

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05/16/2013 07:47.27 PM

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3099 ~ 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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Thankx for popping in for a visit, Cheese!!!! It's always good hearing from you!!!! Thankx also for the compliments of my pictures.
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Kitty Kisses,

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05/16/2013 05:27.12 PM

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Hello Cheese
What’s mew with you? I have WONDERFUL mews!!!! Dr. William called - my T4 by equilibrium dialysis thyroid test was NEGATIVE!!!! Thankfully that means I do not have hyperthyroidism.

I have decided that I really do not like to eat the Prescription Diet k/d canned food. I will eat the k/d dry but not the canned food. So Mommy has been busy researching other canned foods with low protein (less than 10%) for me. The crazy woman is also studying our food labels. Do I read the labels on all that junk SHE eats???

Tonight is my last dose of that nasty Clavamox for the UTI. After I have been off it for four days, Mommy will take my urine sample to Dr. William to be rechecked. Hopefully the UTI will be all gone.

Mommy & Nana have a meeting scheduled with Dr. William @ 9 a.m. this Caturday as they have a growing list of questions & concerns. Poor Doc! You would think they love me or something!!!

Have a lovely day.
Hugs,
Q MerryBelle

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05/16/2013 12:29.57 PM

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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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05/16/2013 07:41.28 AM

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Hey Cheese!
Thanks for the good wishes for Mom. We are taking good care of her. We are very protective when the therapist comes as she pushes Mom & makes her hurt! Mom says it's okay. She has to hurt to get better. Yes the Hawks beat the Wild in five games so now wait to see who we play in round 2. Cute kittens! Glad Mom found safe places for them. Love your new pictures too. Rainy day. And the grass gets higher! Seems like the landlord has forgotten he said he would mow it. With all the rain this week it keeps getting higher & higher. Mom has never seen it so high. She would try to mow it herself but not with it being so high. Oh well. That is his problem. Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Dean

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05/11/2013 06:18.12 PM

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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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05/11/2013 11:49.16 AM

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Hello Cheese
How are you? Yesterday I visited Dr. William for my annual checkup, blood work (CBC, 6-panel, T3 & T4), shots and 3-month Schirmer eye test. First the good news – my eyes are doing well.

Mommy’s intuition told her something was going on with me, so now the not-so-good mews. I am in the very early stages of kidney disease:
My BUN level = 38 (normal is 16-36)
My Creatinine = 2.6 (normal is .8-2.4)

Dr. William says we caught this early. For now, we are going to treat it by changing my diet to Prescription Diet k/d. So far, I am eating both the k/d canned and the k/d dry food. We will recheck my levels in 3 months.

I also have a UTI, so I am taking Clavamox, the wonder drug. My thyroid level (T4) is in the “grey area” so Dr. William sent some of my blood to Texas A&M so they can run a test called T4 by Equilibrium Dialysis. We should receive those results next week.

As you can imagine, Mommy is very upset, stressed, & worried about me. Please keep us in your prayers.
Hugs,
Q MerryBelle

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05/10/2013 01:25.16 PM

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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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05/10/2013 10:25.35 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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05/09/2013 11:11.43 AM

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Hello Cheese
Here is our early ✿Mother’s Day✿ wish for your Mom:

Happy Mother’s Day to someone so beautiful & smart and
purrrfect. . .
It’s hard to believe you are not a cat!!!

Have a purrrfectly wonderful Mother’s Day!
Kisses,
Q Sissy

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05/08/2013 12:41.11 PM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 08
How Cats Love – Part 1 (from cats.about.com)
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There's no doubt that cats love us as much as we love them. People who haven't been blessed with furry feline love have a difficult time believing this though, because kitties show affection very differently than people do. In fact, some cat behaviors that puzzle, aggravate or even offend people are a cat's way of expressing undying affection.

1. Cats Love with Purrs. Her purrs can mean a variety of things, from delight to expressions of concern. And kitty purrs range from soft and subtle to Mack-truck loud. When your cat purrs in your presence, you can be sure she’s expressing her love for you.

2. Cats Love with Bunting. When a cat cheek-rubs you, head-bumps your face, or pushes against you, he leaves his scented signature. These behaviors, termed bunting, are expressions of affection cats display to other cats, dogs-and their most favorite people.

3. Cats Love with Spraying. Say it ain’t so! But it’s true—if your cat has decided to baptize your bed or other belongings with urine, you should consider it a back-handed compliment. Cats use their own scent to calm themselves down. Kitties feeling upset over separation anxiety or other issues often target areas that smell the most like their beloved owners…such as the bed.

4. Cats Love with Rolling. When kitty throws himself on the ground at your feet, and rolls around, consider this a loving greeting and a solicitation for attention. Presenting the tummy in this fashion places the cat in a vulnerable posture. So cats generally reserve the rolling around for people they truly love.

5. Cats Love with Scratching. Just as with the spraying, cat scratching leaves both scented and visual marks of ownership. Pay attention to where your cat scratches the most. The areas most important to kitty often are related to those places associated with the owner, like a favorite chair where you sit.

6. Cats Love with Gifting. Mighty hunter cats that catch everything from toys to bugs, mice or frogs, often share the bounty with those they love. Kitties who present you with this bounty deserve praise. They wouldn’t bring these special gifts if they didn’t love you.

7. Cats Love with Grooming. Cats spend an enormous amount of time self-grooming. They also groom each other, but shared grooming behaviors only happen between friendly cats. Kitties that groom their human by licking your skin or hair, or even nibbling or sucking on your clothing, indicates great affection. This spreads familiar scent and helps mark you as an important part of her family group.
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05/08/2013 09:58.27 AM

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3084 .~:*:~. XCITING NEWS .~:*:~.
EUGENE, OREGON WEATHER REPORT:
The temperature was high 75 & low was 46 this morning, now it's 74 with humidity 41% & wind is 13 MPH WSW. Wednesday's suppose to be Sunny & High 77.

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♥ Whoo Hoooo!!!! Yippeeee!!!! Yahoooo!!!!
I struck it BIG time!!!! Did you see my picture featured today on FreeKibbleKat.com???? It went Nationwide and International on the internet!!!!
You can see my new profile picture that mom put together this afternoon!!!!

♥ Now I just found out that I won 2nd Place in the Spring Contest Sponsered by our CC friend, SassySu 193149 {Contest Page 218553}!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS ALSO TO:
1st Place: EVIE 162239
3rd Place: RBB SCOOTER 194581

♥ Mom opened dad's bedroom window this morning so we could go out in the cattery. Then mom went out in the front yard to dig up a rose bush that died and replaced it with the new one that came from the Big Brown truck (UPS) on Monday. This is a SPECIAL Rose Bush sent to mom in Memorial of PAPPOOSE'S 10366 Forever Sleep on 4/24/2012 from our sweet friends Mouse 219407; Tucker 219145 & Momma Lynn. The Rose is called "Always & Forever" and the flowers will be Red!!!! Mom then watered all her flowers.

♥ Mom and dad then loaded the truck with more scrap metal then while dad hauled it off to the scrap yard mom did some weeding in the front yard. Then they loaded up aluminum so dad hauled it off while mom did more weeding and finally they loaded up more scrap wood then dad hauled it off. Mom wasn't in to anymore weeding or work!!!!

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How cool you may be getting to come back to CC for a day or two per week!!!! It's always great to hear from you!!!! That's good the 8 kitties found their Forever Homes!!!!

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05/07/2013 08:28.01 PM

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Hey Cheese!
Cute picture! Great to hear from you! So very sorry to hear about Mom's brother passing away at such a young age. That is terrible. It is wonderful that Mom has a good job she likes and your pawrents are planning on buying a house! Great news. We are thrilled that you are doing very well. We are good too. Yes Mom has been getting PT at home for over 2 1/2 months. She sees the surgeon next Monday & may have to start out patient therapy. But she is still not driving. CC did change a bit but thankfully they did not ruin it like they did with DC. We used to visit DC daily but never go there any more. They wiped out all our points twice. CC and MHL keeps us busy. We wish you all the best. It would be great to hear from you regularly. Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect day. Kitty Kisses. Dean

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05/07/2013 07:45.05 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 07
CATTY! - Dog diary vs. Cat diary
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The Dog's Diary -
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8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Dinner! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!

A Cat's Diary -
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Day 84 of my captivity…

My captors continued to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from clawing the furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another house plant.

Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded. Maybe I should try this at the top of the stairs.

In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair. I must try this on their bed.

Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little kitty cat I was. This is not working according to plan.

There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary confinement throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More important, I overheard that my confinement was due to my powers of inducing something called ' allergies.' Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit.

The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant. He speaks with them regularly, and I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait.

It's only a matter of time. =^.^=
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05/07/2013 07:05.47 AM

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Hi, Cheese: Nice to meet you, too. Ooooh - chicken! Thank you so much for stopping by with a vote towards my COTD. I am very lucky to be here. Wendy and I have the same breeder - I think Angel Wendy flew down and whispered in her ear! Hugs, Kaylin

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05/07/2013 05:43.13 AM

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A Word With Whiskers – May 06
FOOD STAMPS FOR CATS: New Program Helps Low-Income Families Keep Their Companions
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The Pet Food Stamps program, a registered NYS non-profit corporation, has been created to fill the void in the United States Food Stamp program which excludes the purchase of pet food & pet supplies. In these rough economic times, many pet owners are forced to abandon their beloved pet to animal shelters due to the inability to pay for their basic food supply & care.

There are over 50 million Americans who currently receive Food Stamps, many with dogs or cats, who simply cannot afford to feed their animals, and these cherished companions are dropped off at animal shelters where they will most likely be put to sleep. Many people are also forced to choose between feeding their pets or themselves.

A recent New York Times article states that “animal shelters have reported a steep rise in the number of cats & dogs being surrendered as owners face unemployment, home foreclosures, evictions & other financial hardships.” As more families struggle with difficult choices like paying the rent or buying food, some have to choose between keeping their pet & putting food on the table.

Seven million pets are surrendered to shelters each year due to the inability of pet parents to pay for food, with four million of those pets put to sleep. The Pet Food Stamps program aims to eliminate the needless death of these loving pets & keep families together.

The Pet Food Stamps program, due to the generosity of contributors & patrons, are able to eliminate that heart-wrenching decision by making sure these pet owners are given free monthly home delivery of all necessary food supplies to maintain the health & vitality of their pets.

The program is available to U.S. residents who are currently receiving food stamps, or whose income is around or below the poverty level. Applicants complete a brief online form. Due to the popularity of the program, which speaks to its great need, approval of applications currently takes several weeks. Pet Food Stamps is getting up to 3000 requests per day, and more than 45,000 people have already signed up.

Once need is determined & the application approved, the families get pet food each month for a 6-month period from pet food retailer PetFlow. It is supported by private donations.

With the continued growth of the Pet Food Stamps program, the founders hope to expand the program later this year to include offering free or heavily discounted veterinary care for qualified program beneficiaries.

For more information about the program, to apply, or to make a donation to support it, please visit PetFoodStamps.org.
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05/06/2013 08:42.48 PM

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Hey Cheese!
How goes it? Saw you had visited Rhoamin when we were blogging to him. Great to see you back on CC. So Mom rescued three baby kittens! Bet that was an experience. We are doing well. Mom fell on ice the end of January & fractured her knee in five places & just had the wire removed from her knee this past Tuesday. Her knee is very swollen, stiff & sore. Still getting PT at home. Has been out of work for over three months now. We are busy taking care of her. Our OC hockey team is #1 and won the President's Trophy! Now we are hoping to win the Scamper cup again. We miss you & Angel Tinkerbell & Mom. Hope all is well. Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect day. Kitty Kisses. Anderson

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05/05/2013 10:18.43 AM

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3077 ~ THANKX FROM SASSEE & JAZPYR ~
EUGENE, OREGON WEATHER REPORT:
The temperature was high 78 & low was 37 this morning, now it's 75 with humidity 36% & wind is 11 MPH NNE. Friday's suppose to be Sunny & High 77.

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♥ Hello Friends, this is Sassee 10605 tonight! Ok, my irritating littermate brother, Jazpyr, too!
Jazpyr, you shut up and don't say a word or I'm going to be hissing and growling at you some more with a few swats! MOL!

♥ Jazpyr 10428 and I Thank You for your visits to us each with your beautiful singing voices to our 9 year Adoptiversaries on May 1st! You all sounded so sweet and in purr*fect tune! Thank you also for the sweet gifts, flowers, Piñatas and balloons. We Thank You mostly for your loving friendships to us.

♥ Mom and dad had their purr*sonal Bible Study today (May 1st) and I came in the front room to meow a few times. Mom fed me then she picked me up and held me. She knew I am hurting still.

♥ Mom opened dad's bedroom window again this morning so we could go out in the cattery. Mom also mowed the front yard Wednesday morning. Her and dad worked in the back room all day on Thursday sorting with lots more things for a sale.

♥ Mom did get an email letting her know that my Dasuquin should be here by Saturday then she will get me started on them and in hopes it will ease or even take away my pain.

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Rhoamin was thrilled to hear from you, Cheese, and that you're still doing good on your Amytriptyline!

That was great your momma rescued 3 kittens and took them to a rescue group. We hope they have forever homes now!

Mom was just thinking about your momma a couple days ago and then here you are to visit!

Here's a Knight Gang vote for you.

Kitty Kisses,

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05/02/2013 08:27.06 PM

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Hi Cheese & Mom Karen,
It was so good to hear from you. We have missed y'all here on CC. Glad Cheese is doing well & congrats to Mom Karen on running in marathons.

We are all doing well. I just celebrated my 7th birthday. Time sure flies, doesn't it?

Well don't be a stranger! We enjoy hearing from you.

Take care.
Purrs,
Casper Todd & Mommy Angela

Come visit me, ♥K Casper Todd♥ COTM August 2008, ♥Q MerryBelle♥ COTM December 2008 & ♥Q Sissy♥ COTM July 2008.

05/02/2013 09:43.54 AM

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hello cheesey
so where are you are you all okay headbonks, xoxo, blessed day, mouse catnip. marley/mom

Come visit me, Tigger thks 4 my COTD so exciting! & Angel Marley _^-.-^_ RIP 12/16/2008.

05/29/2012 11:12.28 PM

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Hey Cheese!
Hope all is going really well for you & your family!
MARCH SCHEDULE

FRI 3/2 TOR @ OC

SUN 3/4 OC @ OTT
WED 3/7 OC @ KCK
OC @ STL DH

SUN 3/11 APP @ OC
WED 3/14 LAK @ OC

SUN 3/18 OC @ DAL
WED 3/21 TIMs @ OC
FRI 3/23 VFP @ OC

WED 3/28 OC @ CC
FRI 3/30 STL @ OC

Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty kisses. Captain Dean

Come visit me, Dean, ORANGE CRUSH hockey cheers written by YUM YUM, King Anderson COTM September 2009, Anderson & The Orange Crush Hockey Club.

02/29/2012 07:16.54 PM

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Hey Cheese!
Sending out next month's schedule.

February Schedule

Wed 2/1 OC @ VFP
Fri 2/3 OC @ EDM

Sun 2/5 OC @ CAL
Wed 2/8 OC @ COL

Sun 2/12 OC @ FF
Fri 2/17 OC @ APP

Sun 2/19 OC @ CBJ
Wed 2/22 KCK @ OC

Sun 2/26 OC @ LAK
Wed 2/29 OC @ ANA

Hope to see you at the All Stars Game tomorrow #120728! Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect day. Kitty Kisses. Dean

Come visit me, Dean, ORANGE CRUSH hockey cheers written by YUM YUM, King Anderson COTM September 2009, Anderson & The Orange Crush Hockey Club.

01/28/2012 10:05.47 AM

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((¯`v´¯)) Hello Furry Friend!! ((¯`v´¯))
From MOM: Bread may feed my body, buy my cat feeds my soul.
From ME: **Three Things to Always Remember**
(1) Feed the Cat
(2) Hug the Cat
(3) Spoil the Cat

We think about you alot too.

**With a Feed, Hug, and Spoil vote.
Fuzzworthy and the FF4

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).

01/10/2012 02:51.25 PM

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HELLO THERE CHEESE
I hope all is well with you. We miss you at Hockey and Dean mentions you now and then. I hope your mom has time one of these evenings to bring you and Angel Tinkerbell to a game, even if it's just to say " HI ! " to everyone. Take care and Take it EASY !

Come visit me, Crush, Thunderclan MHL Team Page, Yoda, Cashmere & Easy Goin (K7/11) Capt. Thunderclan MHL.

01/09/2012 06:53.02 AM

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Hey Cheese!
I trust you had a good Christmas and I hope you have a very Happy & Healthy New Year. The OC schedule for the rest of the year and for January is:
December schedule

WED 12/28 CBJ @ OC(from 12/26)
FRI 12/30 LAK @ OC (from 12/28)

January Schedule

Sunday 1/1 KCK @ OC (from 12/30)
Friday 1/6 OC @ DesP (from 1/5)

Sunday 1/8 COL @ OC (from 1/6)
Wednesday 1/11 KCK @ OC (from 1/8)
Friday 1/13 MIN @ OC (from 1/12)

Sunday 1/15 OC @ KCK (from 1/14)
Wednesday 1/18 FF @ OC (from 1/15)
Friday 1/20 APP @ OC (from 1/18)

Sunday 1/22 OC @ NAS (from 1/21)
Wednesday 1/25 NAS @ OC (from 1/24)

We look forward to seeing you at the rink. Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Captain Dean

Come visit me, Dean, ORANGE CRUSH hockey cheers written by YUM YUM, King Anderson COTM September 2009, Anderson & The Orange Crush Hockey Club.

12/26/2011 04:24.57 PM

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Hi Cheese
Christmas season fills our hearts♥ with joy;
Bright☀, happy days bring special kinds of pleasure.
We’re wrapped in the excitement of it all,
The sights, the sounds, the smells and the tastes we treasure.
Yet when we have some quiet time to think
About our finest blessings✞ all year through,
We focus on our Furiends,
And appreciate the gift of knowing you!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Mew Year! See you after the holidays. Thank you for the pretty Christmas card that you sent us.

Love,
The Awesome Pawsome Threesome™ & Mommy Angela

Come visit me, ♥K Casper Todd♥ COTM August 2008, ♥Q MerryBelle♥ COTM December 2008 & ♥Q Sissy♥ COTM July 2008.

12/23/2011 07:34.30 AM

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-:¦:-•::•Merry Christmas •::•-:¦:-
Tis the season…to celebrate the Story of Christmas with all it's wonder, and the JOY of having friends like you.
May your stockings run over and your hearts overflow with love! See you after the holidays.

Merry Christmas and Blessings to you in 2012
Fuzzworthy, Ginger, Angels Dusty and Tuffy and Mom, Linda

12/22/2011 01:18.18 PM

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**Tip Toe**
I like to sneak up behind Mom and hiss when she's watching a scary movie. Boy, can she scream!! MOL
Fuzz - trying to retreat very fast, but can't with no grip on the hardwood floors!

**Yup, I'm feeling better! Have a great weekend!
Fuzzworthy and the FF4

12/02/2011 04:28.05 PM

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~♥~ IN MEMORY OF JIM CHANDLER ~♥~
AKA "Bikaman"
We wanted to do a SPECIAL Catpaign for ZIPPI #22431 in the Memory & Honor of his human dad, Jim. We called him "Uncle Jim". So many friends to Jim and his beloved babies Ole Gray ; Missy, Zippi and Taz would agree this would be an honor to vote ZIPPI #25453 for her COTD on 11/30/2010 and receive his Badge on December 1st ~~ TWO years ago in the passing of Jim. ZIPPI was born in a litter of 6 Hemmingway kitties and the only one that didn't have double paws (polydactyl) Jim her at a shelter and she screamed at him and crawled all over him when he took her out of her jail cage.She is the only gray tiger. ZIPPI was born on Feb. 25, 2007. We believe, but do not know for sure, that ZIPPI is the only one of Jim's four kitties who remained with Jim's daughter.

Jim loved so many things, like his "Frosty Beverage" or always going to the "Cabinet"; the "Sunshine Gang" had wonderful and funny stories to tell most everyday. Then "Uncle Jim" decided to call them "As The Rancho Turns".

When Uncle Jim passed away on 12/01/2009, he left behind his four kitties. Lillian Knight had contacted his daughter and asked her if she was going to keep them together with her and she told Lillian she would, but that didn't happen. So many of us CC friends were very upset about that. Lillian tried to get an update on all the kitties but Jim's friend hasn't returned mom's email.

Please drop by ZIPPI's page #22431 and leave her a vote in honor of her beloved Dad and our beloved friend, Jim.

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.

11/30/2011 10:38.28 AM

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Hey Cheese!
Hope you & your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

November Schedule
WED 11/30 PHX @ OC (from 11/29)

December schedule

SUN 12/4 OC @ STL (from 12/3)
WED 12/7 PHX @ OC (from 12/5)

WED 12/14 FF @ OC (from 12/11)
FRI 12/16 OC @ MIN (from 12/14)

WED 12/21 OC @ RR (from 12/20)
FRI 12/23 TCLN @ OC (from 12/21)

WED 12/28 CBJ @ OC(from 12/26)
FRI 12/30 LAK @ OC (from 12/28)

Sending the December schedule and a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Captain Dean

Come visit me, Dean, ORANGE CRUSH hockey cheers written by YUM YUM, King Anderson COTM September 2009, Anderson & The Orange Crush Hockey Club.

11/28/2011 04:51.42 PM

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¯`°º•¤.¸ We Give Thanks ¸.¤•º°´¯
With Warm Thoughts and Prayers at Thanksgiving MAY God bless you with every good gift from above…God touch you with kindness, compassion, and love… God keep you in safety wherever you go… God love you for being so special to know.

Thanksgiving is the bounty of the harvest, the beauty of the season, the blessing of the God's many gifts. Today and always, I wish for His gifts of abundance in your life. You deserve all the joy your heart can hold.

**Happy Thanksgiving**
Angel Tuffy, Mom, Linda and the FF4

11/21/2011 09:11.03 PM

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Hey Cheese!
Great hearing from you! Hope everything is going well for you. Hope Mom's job is not too stressful. we are okay. Lost power for three days the first weekend of November and then for five days the next weekend we had a wiring problem that left us with no TV, phone or internet. Last Friday night Mom's niece got married. It was a lovely ceremony. Leaving a vote. Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Peace & love. sweet Dreams. Kitty Kisses. Dean

Come visit me, Dean, ORANGE CRUSH hockey cheers written by YUM YUM, King Anderson COTM September 2009, Anderson & The Orange Crush Hockey Club.

11/18/2011 08:09.53 PM

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**Votes From Heaven**
Our Angels are always watching over us. Sometimes angels sing to you in the wind… Sometimes they call to you from your dreams… Sometimes they walk beside you and whisper in your ear. Wishing you the knowledge that you are truly cared about-today and every day.

**Heaven is Smiling on you today with love and a vote
Angel Dusty and the FF4

11/14/2011 03:08.44 PM

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