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birthday, Benny & Jets! I appreciate the special wishes and goodies that everyone is bringing. Hugs, Sasha and the Zoo Crew

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05/18/2013 06:11.49 PM

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Hey Bennie!
You will not believe what I just learned about my name. Wouldja believe a "Mallow" is a kind of flower? And even better still, it's not just any flower, it's a wild Swamp Rose! Some fancier flowers like Hibiscus and Rose of Sharon are part of the Mallow family, too, but can you think of anything better for me to be than a wild Swamp Rose?? Oh, this is awesome! -- Mallow

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05/18/2013 06:11.21 PM

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Hey Bennie!
Mom can tell Babuska that she has so many litter boxes because she only wants to scoop them twice a week! This way you can just a ddifferent box each time? MOL. Guess that wouldn't work. We have two boxes but basically use only the one. Mom scoops it every time someone leaves a deposit! Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. anderson

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05/18/2013 03:58.43 PM

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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 10:32.01 AM

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Bennie, are you home yet?
hurry up and get your surfboard, i just told Katya that mom is taking us all to the beach. so glad you're back,buddy! we missed you being around. hope you're home for a while & that Babushka is doing ok. i know you missed your house and fursibs. well,what are you waiting for let's go! a day in the water,wooooooo hooooooo, doesn't get any better than that!

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05/17/2013 09:53.39 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 09:49.27 AM

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Beware of flipped over rugs...
I'm giving myself a big paws up because I was the one that caught a mouse this time! I had to growl at my sisters to make sure they left him alone while I played so you can probably imagine the pleading looks on their faces as they were sidelined...MOL! When I was finished with my game I made sure to put the playing piece on mom's rug & flip it over so he was covered & she'd have fun finding her 'gift'. When mom headed in the direction that I'd hidden her special surprise I was right on her heels meowing. She saw the rug, flipped it back & I meowed "purrprise" & rubbed against her legs. Hmmm...I started thinking my lovely gift was not very appreciated because I heard her say "that's gross Patchy" before she called dad to remove it. She did pick me up & tell me that I was a good girl as dad tossed him outside so at least I know my prowess is appreciated, even if the hidden present was not...MOL! My sisters have been jealous so they're on rodent patrol when they're awake plus have been shadowing me everywhere I go. Dream on kitties because the Patchy mouse patrol is now in charge...MOL!

Well there's not much else happening yet on this cool, cloudy morning so will paw you a vote & a triple berry muffin so I can head toward a good napping spot. Have a purrfect weekend & I'll meow at you again next week.

Happy purrs,
Patches & NICE Crew
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05/17/2013 07:17.11 AM

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Hey Bennie!!
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Hey to all VFP Teammates!!! Capt Rascal here'!!!

Here's our schedule for Round 2 of the playoffs. We have taken over the LA Kings again this year after the Canucks were eliminated by our furends the Fierce Felines. And as a result of the switch, we face the Fierce Felines AGAIN in Round 2!! So come on team, and let's get on the ball of yarn and show them who is really the best team!! By the way- when we took over the LA Kings last year, we went all the way and WON the Scamper Cup, so let's make it two in a row!! The new roster is posted on the MHL Roster page #121411 or the VFP Team page #189629 so check out your new player assignments. See you at the rink!!

Headbonks, Capt Rascal

Game 1: Friday May 17th FF @ VFP (Doubleheader)
Game 2: Friday May 17th FF @ VFP (Doubleheader)
Game 3: Sunday May 19th VFP @ FF
Game 4: Wednesday May 22nd VFP @ FF
*Game 5: Friday May 24th FF @ VFP
*Game 6: Wednesday May 29th VFP @ FF (Doubleheader)
*Game 7: Wednesday May 29th FF @ VFP (Doubleheader)

* If Necessary
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05/16/2013 03:29.46 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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Hey, who said cats don’t have taste?!

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05/16/2013 11:59.54 AM

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Hey Bennie!
Hey if some of you kitties take turns hiding maybe Babushka won't realize all seven of you are still living there? MOL! Our Mom sure misses her garden this year. But it can't be helped. No way could she tend it. She is doing okay. Therapy is going well. Needs to start out-patient therapy next week. She is watching the hockey game now. Go Hawks! Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Anderson

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05/15/2013 06:56.58 PM

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Hi Bennie
Do I see on Human Channel that you and Mama are home now for a while? I'll bet you're both glad to see the other kitties and they're glad to see both of you! Have a good snuggle fest! -- Mike & family

05/15/2013 06:50.53 PM

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hi k bennie
well momma is gettin a bit of a break today at work and we gonna visit a bit. we are having great weather now. it is 81 and real pretty day. momma had a good mother's day as she went down and spent the day with gma.
we have been playing and such just being lazy kitties,

hhmmm, me thinks shaddy be kinda strange. he was laying in momma's lap and she was petting him and he wanted to play a bit, but then he started gettin his own tail now, and was grabbing and biting it and he started quarrelling at himself and even hissed at himself and then jumped down to the floor now is that strange or what!!!!!!!

we have missed our friends, but money got a bit tight with daddy out of work a whole month and momma says she has to get it built back up afore the home puter can be seen too

purrs,
josiemae

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05/15/2013 12:34.07 PM

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

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

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

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

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

The Cat Scan –
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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 10:53.45 AM

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Purrs from Patches & NICE Crew
I'm sorry I missed pouncing by to visit you yesterday sweet kitties. Mom has been busy getting things ready for human bro's 13th BD today so didn't get to CC or DC at all. Bad mom...MOL! Anyway, she's almost done with the only thing left to do being frost the cake & add sprinkles & candles. Tonight is also sis' final school band concert so things have been hopping around here. The end of school is always one of mom's busiest times & dad is generally exhausted when he comes home because the teachers, principal, etc. are wanting end of the year stuff taken care of. Pretty soon it will all be over & then the calmer days of summer break will be upon us, followed by big sis' wedding the first day of August. Mom says this year has flown since she's been so busy but I have to tell you that I think it's kept her out of mischief...MOL!

Well got to run so mom can run the sweeper monster & relax a few minutes before she thinks of something else to do, such as weeding the flowers again before it rains.

Have a purrfect day dear furiend & I'll meow again when I can.

Loving purrs & big paw hugs,
Patches & NICE Crew

05/15/2013 08:09.07 AM

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Well that depends, Bennie,
was Baba's sister scary? I would think probably not, so come out from under the couch and you might have a nice visit. Maybe learn something about her you didn't know. I'll bet Babushka's got some stories to tell when she remembers them! -- Mike

05/14/2013 03:03.36 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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05/14/2013 10:52.57 AM

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what a surprise!
so glad that our mom's have Mother's Day for us to show how much we appreciate them and i was expecting the same routine as last Mother's Day and sure enough dad came out of the bedroom carrying a big basket . yep, there was the 3 dozen carnations (mom's favorite flower) from us kitties, and there was the card, box of chocolates, and bottle of mom's favorite Asti Spumante. ok, excitement was over. no, i was wrong............. mom was laughing as she was pulling something else out of the basket. i couldn't believe it! i blinked and rubbed my eyes and looked again. it was cans of tuna and a big bag of greenies!!!! Woooooooo Hoooooooooo, that was the best Mother's Day, ever!!!

headbonks and purrs,
Lollapalooza LiLi

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05/14/2013 05:57.23 AM

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6773 ♥A PRECIOUS “PRINCESS”♥
EUGENE, OREGON WEATHER REPORT:
The temperature was high 68 & low was 57 this morning, now it's 63 with humidity 60% & wind is 15 MPH WSW. Tuesday's suppose to be Partly Cloudy & High 69.
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♥ Our SPECIAL Message by SISSEE 11531 tonight!

♥ This year, we would like to do something different with our 10th Year Adoptiversaries by introducing a SPECIAL kitty to you! While mom and dad was cleaning and going thru everything in the back room, mom came across a picture that she couldn’t find for a long time and thought it was gone forever. This picture is of a precious tiny kitten and will remain in mom’s heart♥. This tiny kitten’s name was PRINCESS KNIGHT and she was mine, Suezee’s & Rhoamin’s littermate sister.

♥ When we were just tiny kittens, running wild & free under our fur mama Baby’s 13286 care when PRINCESS found a way to our neighbors’ yard [mid July 2003] who has a Yellow Lab. That Lab was let out in their back yard and he seen PRINCESS. Mom & dad heard the little screams of pain & came running out in the back yard. The neighbor got a hold of their dog and dad went over the fence to get PRINCESS, but it was too late for her as dad handed her to mom. Mom was in such tears. PRINCESS was only 10 weeks young when she was killed. To this day, that dog is still next door to us so mom always worries us outside kitties.

♥ Yes, for our 10th year Adoptiversaries, we are HONORING our sister PRINCESS on this day & we wanted to share it with you also our HONORARY Profile Photo for you to see!

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...~:♥:~...ADOPTIVERSARIES. ..~:♥:~...
♥ RHOAMIN KNIGHT #2921 - 5/14 [10th Year] ♥
♥ SUEZEE KNIGHT #11528 - 5/14 [10th Year] ♥
♥ SISSEE KNIGHT #11531 - 5/14 [10th Year] ♥
♥ CASHMERE #61835 - 5/14

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♥ VOTE COTD on CC Tuesday, May 14, 2013 for:
.~:*:~.FREE VOTE DAY.~:*:~.on CC.

♥ COTM CANDIDATE ON CC FOR MAY 2013 IS:
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♥ DOTM CANDIDATE ON DC FOR MAY 2013 IS:
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Here's a Knight Gang vote for you.

Special Kitty Kisses,

~*~ SISSEE #11531; SUEZEE #11528 & RHOAMIN #2921 ~*~
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05/13/2013 07:52.57 PM

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Hey Bennie!
Sounds like Babushka has come a long way! Too bad she hasn't fallen in love with you all and asked Mom to bring you all to stay with her! Wouldn't that be great? Getting a late start again today. Mom saw the surgeon this morning. He is pleased with her progress & will see her again in six weeks. She will continue her PT. The landlord came today & finally mowed the lawn! Boy was it high. He ended up with two gabage bags of grass. Maybe next time Mom will be able to do it. we will see. Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Anderson

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05/13/2013 07:30.28 PM

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Aww, Bennie
You're a good boy, to love your mama. And I'll bet she loves you back just as much - maybe even a little more? :)

We have gooses, too! Honk honk! Canada gooses! And we have sandhill cranes that flock past here every year migrating back and forth. They make a kind of chuckling noise. Mom loves to go out and watch them fly in their tall spirals while they regroup. She says it's so interesting. Aren't you glad we kitties don't have to migrate every year?

It is finally raining here! Yay! Not real hard, but the weather is nice and cool today. So a nice comfy cool nap sounds perfect! We can snooze by the window and listen to the raindrops hit the glass - patter patter patter.

~Ziggy~

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05/13/2013 01:41.40 PM

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Hi Bennie
No, our house isn't haunted, but we do wonder about Dad sometimes. He wakes up and says "who's that?" and there's no one there. At least no one Mom can see and I'm right up there on her pillow and I don't see anyone either. Big Sis Becky thought she saw someone a few years ago, too, but Angel Smokey was like "whatever". Then Big Bro Joe still swears there was the time when they were both kids and he saw Big Bro Will levitate down from the top bunk while sitting cross-legged. We are all a very "interesting" bunch, don't you think:-) ? Uh, Bennie? Are you under that bed again? -- Mike

05/13/2013 10:18.42 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 09:27.03 AM

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Thank you SO much for the cookies and the vote towards our COTD badge! We are having a hard time keeping baby Moses from eating them all,hehe! He is such a little pig,MOL! Again,THANK YOU!~Soft Purrs,Gypsy,Ellie,Mindy,Andy & Moses

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05/13/2013 05:06.53 AM

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Hey Bennie!
I always sleep with mom. I miss her very much if she goes away for the weekend & I have to sleep alone! Dean doesn't really care but I do. It was a nice sunny day. Mom walked to the drug store & grocery store. Not her favorites but the only ones within walking distance. She can use the exercise. They say we may get frost tonight! Yike! Mid may? Bummer. May need the portable heater again. Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Anderson

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05/12/2013 08:45.19 PM

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Hi Bennie
Yep, that's my Mom. I was struggling to get down so I could look out the window and she was saying "Hurry up & take the picture, he's heavy!". But sometimes we have to let the Moms do mushy things, right?

Sounds like Babushka is keeping things interesting, alright. And don't tell me she's doing it in two languages, too? Dad woke us up in the middle of the night last night and thought there was a girl in a yellow dress looking at him. And HE doesn't even have the Old-Timers. It's a wonder they even remember to feed us, isn't it? -- Mike

05/12/2013 11:04.06 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Happy Mother’s Day! Love, your Furbabies
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05/12/2013 08:02.12 AM

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Hey Bennie
Do you all get along all the time, most of the time? Armani & I are like Velcro Mom says. We play but Bailey, oh dear. If there was anger mgmt. classes for kitties he'd be star pupil. He just don't really like us, or play with us, or eat with us. He would be purrfect for Jackson Galaxy. He needs to see the "Cat Daddy", we sure would love him to be social with us. Give mom an extra headbunk from us & wish her "Happy Mother's day. Leaving you with our Caturday vote. Warmest hugs & fluttery purrs, Chloe & Armani

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05/11/2013 06:21.30 PM

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~: ♥ :~ Happy Mother’s Day ~: ♥ :~
THINGS MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME:

My mother taught me FORESIGHT:
“Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you’re in an accident”

My mother taught me RELIGION:
“You’d better pray that will come out of the carpet”

My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
“Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!”

My mother taught me about WEATHER:
“This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it!”

My mother taught me HUMOUR:
“When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don’t come running to me.”

My mother taught me WISDOM.
“When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.”~Unknown

For all they teach us, we’re sending your Mom wishes for a Happy Mother’s Day along with a bouquet of pink carnations because they mean “A Mother’s Love” -- Mike, Mallow & Evie

05/11/2013 01:24.15 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 10:15.18 AM

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Wait..........
*huffin'* puffin'* ok, i was out of breath! i ran all the way over here. we won't be online later today or tomorrow but mom said i could run over here(see that's why i ran!) and tell your mom that we all wish her a Happy Mother's Day,filled with joy,smiles and laughter and surrounded by all her furamily.

headbonks and purrs,
Lollapalooza LiLi

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05/11/2013 04:46.44 AM

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Hey Bennie
We do shifts here too. Big Bailey gets the early shift while Armani & I play. By late afternoon I commandeer Mom's lap until our dinner at 7ish. After dinner Armani & I join Mom on the recliner while we type our blogs & watch TV. Our Mom's extra loving time is always tops on our list too :)
Here comes a votey. Wishing you a luving evening full of cuddles & endless purrs, xoxo Chloe

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05/10/2013 06:54.40 PM

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Friday purrs from the NICE Crew
Happy Friday everycat! It's a very cool, wet day around here & mom's sinuses are causing her head to hurt so I've got to make this short & sweet so we can convince her she needs to take a nap with us.
I was whacking at Fluffernut earlier today because she keept trying to take away the toy I dragged out of the basket to play with. Trixie saw the commotion & got her attention so that she'd race with her for a while before I did her bodily harm that would have her hiding under the bed the rest of the day...MOL! Zaboo gave all of us 'the look' a few minutes ago so we're now snuggled on our favorite blankets with dreamland right around the corner. YAWN...cloudy day + orneriness= 4 very sleepy kitties...MOL!
Well got to go because my eyes are getting very heavy & Zaboo is giving mom a hint that naptime is here by trying to lay on her laptop as she types.

Just a reminder that we won't be doing anything but daily voting until Monday.

Have a pawsome weekend & a super Happy Mother's Day!

Sleepy hugs & a chicken filled vote,
Patches & NICE Crew
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05/10/2013 11:13.50 AM

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

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

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

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

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

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

He still patrols the yard. I tell him what a good cat he is and maybe we might get another dog someday. He doesn’t seem impressed. If that day comes, I’m sure Baby Socks will once more work out a truce, and a friendship, with whatever new canine enters his domain.
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05/10/2013 09:22.24 AM

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Hey Bennie!
Well neither of us have ever slept on top of Mom. we occasionally walk over her but we pretty much settle down right next to her. Nothing new. Nancy was here this morning for Mom's therapy and we both tried to help. Good thing Nancy is a pet purrson. She was pretty tough on Mom. Therapy is going well. Mom got out to walk down to Borough Hall to pay her taxes. We are both napping. Mom is watching her Hawks hockey game! Woo Hoo! Leaving a vote. Peace & love. Have a purrfect evening. Kitty Kisses. Anderson

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05/09/2013 07:23.29 PM

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Bennie! Bennie!
you're right! that fat gray cat was probably frozen in fear from my ferociousness! GGG-RRRRRRRRRRRR! all of you C'mon over and bring the bittens. we'll ask them to spin us all a golden hammock and then we can catnap in the breeze with the warm sunshine on our adorable little faces. i've got some gingersnaps to thank the bittens, they love them!!

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05/09/2013 11:28.21 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 10:32.20 AM

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hi benben!
mummy made quiche, and she put nonfat cheese on top, it not melt very good. oh well, cheese is cheese, and eggies are eggies, heeeee! come eat while it hot, then we find dark spot for nappies! love quincy

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05/09/2013 10:30.14 AM

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MOL Bennie
That is so cute that all your fursibs have an important responsibility. I think we just go with the flow here cause it changes so often from day to day. I think human would all benefit from some lessons from us. :)
Here comes a votey. Wishing you a luving evening full of much cuddley hugs & endless luving purrs, xoxo Chloe

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05/08/2013 03:27.38 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 08:32.33 AM

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Hi There Bennie
yesterday afternoon sitting on the windowsill, taking in all the outside world smells, the gentle breeze blowing my fur and i was completely content, and then i saw it! right below the window, a big fat gray cat looking up at me. i arched my back, made my fur stand up on end, giving the best Halloween kitty impression i could muster. i growled a deep gutteral growl, hissed and spit, and whacked the widow screen and waited........the fat gray cat looked up at me and..........yawned.........i felt like a big balloon that just lost all it's "hot" air :(

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