November 21st 2008 8:50 am
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I have been so bad about not writing in my diary. I spend a lot of my day either getting away from Newman, supervising what Newman is doing, or making sure Mawmee sees how bad Newman is being!
I'm also the head designer over at The Cat in the Clover. Mawmee has added pet lover aprons to her shop, and I wanted you to know about it.
Now, these aprons are not nearly as stylish as wearing a boa, but they come pretty close. I'm thinking I need an apron. Not because I plan to do any cooking, but I just think they make a nice fashion statement. And I'm all about fashion!
Also, be sure to check out Etsy for all your holiday shopping. There is cool jewelry, purses, pottery, and other unique items that would be purrfect for anyone on your list!
Have a fun weekend . . . . . . .
November 15th 2008 8:39 pm
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I love that new quirky turkey that HQ sent us! And there are lots of other new Thanksgiving rosettes too. Spunky got a cool pie from Isis that he said he would share with us!
Now, originally there was talk about Mawmee and Daddy going to Ohio Grandmaw's house for Thanksgiving. I was quite excited because I heard they were taking Newman with them! And Rocky was going to the pet motel - I'm sure he wasn't very happy about being replaced on the car trip by Newman!
Finally . . . . . . some peace around here!
So, the pet motel called today to confirm Rocky's room, and I overheard Mawmee cancelling it.
WHAT? You're not leaving . . . . . . and taking Newman with you?
Well, I'm thankful that we won't have that non-Catster catsitter during the holiday. And I'm thankful that Mawmee and Daddy will be here to spend the holiday with us.
But . . . . . . . . . that means Newman can't be accidentally left in Ohio with Grandmaw!
Drats . . . . . . . . . .
November 11th 2008 2:07 pm
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Have you seen the new poll on Catster? We're thinking that the new President and his family should adopt a cat instead of a dog.
You're supposed to vote on why you think a cat would be better than a dog. Of course, I voted for Superior Intelligence, and that selection is currently in the lead by 46%.
As my loyal diary fans know, I have written several diary entries on the stupidity of dogs.
There was this entry about how uncivilized they are when guests come to visit. I shudder to think about some diplomat visiting the White House and getting peed on by the First Dog!
Then there was this entry about how stupid Rocky was last year around the holidays! We can't have the First Dog dragging muddy paws on the White House carpet!
And then we all know how annoying it is when this happens! Who needs a yippy dog making all that noise in the White House?!
And friends, it goes on . . . . . . .
and on . . . . . . .
and on . . . . . . .
So, I think there is no doubt that the White House needs a cat. And, I'm thinking what better for a White House than a white cat!
And, I just happen to have a shedless, non-allergy, white cat that I could send to the Obamas ASAP . . . . . . . . . .
November 8th 2008 4:21 pm
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Diego gave a link in his diary to a website called Modern Cat.
As I was looking around the site, I found my new idol!
Not only does she have a personal seamstress, her photographer is pretty pawsome too.
Now, if I could only have her gal call my gal . . . . . . . .
November 4th 2008 5:43 pm
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I certainly wasn't very smart when I said Newman could stay. I should have waited until Election Day, and then we could have voted.
I know my vote would be different after seeing what he did to me in my video debut! I was minding my own business getting ready to talk to my fans on camera, when he came over and videobombed the whole thing!
The video is now on my page, and I'm sure you can tell it is entirely his fault! Of course, you have to wade through a ton of footage of him before you get to my measly 20 seconds!
And I think I need to hire a new videographer. My photographer thinks she can do both jobs, but clearly after seeing her big fat thumb in the way, she has a lot of learning to do!
You can't get good help anymore . . . . . . .
November 3rd 2008 8:24 am
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Newman is in rare form today! Mawmee was trying to add some weatherstripping to the front and back doors. Of course, she was extra careful that Newman didn't try to slip out. Not that I would be spending the day crying if he did!
So, when she was doing the back door that leads to the deck, Calvin, Violet and I were right there - waiting to go on the deck. We're allowed because we are older and wiser.
Calvin tried to sneak out first. He got brought back in. Violet was next. He made it out and hid under the table on the deck. See, we are all trying to get away from him.
She finished the job, but I decided to stay near the door and look out to the deck - just wishing I could escape! All of a sudden, the video camera was on - time for me to shine!
And then guess who decided to videobomb my session? That's right - Newman!
So I did what any diva spicy vixen would do in a case like this! I hauled off and beat the beejees out of him! And it was all caught on tape - sort of like a bad run in with the paparazzi!
I'm sure it will be out for the world to see sometime before the night is over. I hope my reputation isn't ruined!
November 1st 2008 12:14 pm
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We entered Skeezix's Halloween Costume Contest and the winners were announced late last night.
Our group effort of being Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs gave us a 3rd place in the Funniest Category! We won a $25 gift certificate to Petsmart! Thank you so much to Grrreta for sponsoring that category and awarding such a pawsome prize!
And now, the best news of all!
I won the Spiciest Vixen category sponsored by DaisyMae Maus! Daisy Mae is quite a vixen herself, so I guess she knew I fit the bill the minute she saw me all dolled up as Snow White! For the prize, I will get a personalized painting of me as a squillion - I can't wait to hang it in our room!
Congrats to Calvin for being a diary pick today. We had quite a few trick or treaters last night. If you would like to see some pictures of the cuties who stopped by, you can visit Mawmee's blog.
November is starting out good . . . . . . .
October 31st 2008 5:45 pm
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I watched out the front window tonight as the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, Thing 2, Dorothy and Toto, storm troopers, Harry Potter, a bride, a couple of monsters, a ninja, and some teenagers came by!
What's with kids these days - they don't even say trick or treat! They don't even say, thank you!
Mawmee was dressed up like a witch. Daddy was dressed like a cowboy. None of the kids even commented on how they looked!
The weather was super duper nice, so they sat on the front porch and we all looked out from the living room. I tried to have them put Newman in somebody's treat bag, but dang, those bags are too small.
I did see some boys with pillowcases, and I think Newman would have fit purrfectly inside one of those! The older boys always carry pillowcases. It must be the cool thing to do if you're an older boy.
My photographer shot my Thanksgiving picture today. I laughed as I watched her try to take Newman's Christmas picture. The boy is unbelievably wild when it comes to getting his picture taken.
Hope you all have a spook-free Halloween . . . . . . . . .
October 30th 2008 8:59 pm
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We always love Skeezix's contests. Again this year, we entered his Halloween costume contest.
It appears that we are finalists - I'm sure because of my stunning beauty as Snow White!
So, if you have time, and you want to vote in the contest, stop over and do so.
And, please, don't feel like you have to vote for us. You'll recognize a bunch of our friends who also made it to the finals - oh my cats, there is even a bunny rabbit!
Happy Halloween to all our friends! And be safe . . . . . . .
October 28th 2008 4:57 pm
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The backyard cat hotel got winterized tonight, and it is open for business!
The container has been on the woodpile all summer in case the neighbor's black cat wanted to get out of the rain, but tonight we are supposed to get our first freeze.
So, the hotel manager went out and added the door and put the fleece bedding inside. We don't have room service at the hotel, but the room is ready for the kitty to check it whenever he wants!
In Newman news, he has decided that it is okay to chase me. He is one brave cat, and my hisses don't seem to affect him anymore!
October 26th 2008 8:22 pm
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Grandmaw has gone back home to Ohio.
Now, I can have my bedroom back, and I won't get locked out of there at night. She had to shut her bedroom door at night so she wouldn't get a little white visitor in the middle of the night.
And I'm not talking about Casper the ghost . . . . . . . .
October 23rd 2008 7:29 pm
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As Pansy would say, oh my, oh my - all my friends have stray cats they are trying to capture before the cold weather sets in.
KiKi has this black kitty hanging around!
And Diego has this black kitty hanging around!
And then ambitious Catsy Angel Princess is helping her Mommy with a bunch of kitties - big and small - wandering around her workplace. This buff colored kitty was the first one captured, but the little kittens are harder to catch. We know all about that because of how difficult Newman was to grab!
I hope all those black kitties are captured or find a safe place to hide for Halloween. Some kids are mean and do things to black cats on Halloween, so we'll be purring that KiKi, Diego, and Catsy's Moms will be able to help those cats!
On another note - a big happy 20th birthday today to our friend, Scooter! May all your birthday wishes come true.
October 21st 2008 8:21 am
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I think little Newman is related to my #1 Dreamboat, Rufus! You see, Rufus loves to sit in front of his Drinkwell water fountain. It is soothing to him, and probably helps him fall asleep.
Today, little Newmie fell under the Drinkwell trance and is taking a nap in front of it! Oh, sure, it makes him look cute, but that doesn't change anything! He is still a little nuisance! But, a cute nuisance.
And, I'm very proud of him for becoming an ARG at the detective agency. He didn't want to join the agency until he had sent out some anonymous rosettes! He was caught by four smart detectives, but he had them going for awhile. He was First Boo!
I think you've earned your detective's badge, Newman . . . . . . . .
October 20th 2008 7:07 am
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Grandmaw is here for a week. Gleek and I like to sleep on her bed during the day, so she better not kick us out of the bedroom!
I had to sit her down and tell her all about Newman. Of course, I told her that I'm in charge of slapping him around when he gets unruly. And this morning, he ran across the end table in the living room sending a crash to be heard throughout the neighborhood.
Grandmaw wanted to know if anything was broken. It wasn't. Good thing, or I would be put into duty.
My work is never done around here . . . . . . . . . .
October 16th 2008 8:27 am
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Today is our Daddy's birthday. I think he is having one of those golden type birthdays because he is 54 and was born in 1954. A golden birthday is when you are turning an age that matches the day of the month - 11 years old on the 11th. So, whatever - Happy Birthday!
We had a family meeting and decided that Newman still needs to call him the Driver. He hasn't paid his dues yet - when he gets those two grapes removed and has gotten us deeper in debt - then he can be official!
All of us chipped in and bought Daddy the coolest gift ever. We thought it was so cool, we bought him two! We got him Leak Frogs!
You put a frog near something that could leak - like the washing machine, or the hot water heater. Then if any water gets near it, that frog starts croaking loud enough for the whole neighborhood to hear!
Our Grandpaw always told us to turn off the water to the washing machine after you use it because he heard too many stories of people who didn't do that, and the hose to the washer gets old and bursts. Then you get a ton of water and everyone starts floating!
Since Mawmee isn't good about turning the water off each time, she thought this was a neat thing for us to get Daddy! Oh, he got some other stuff too like a new lawn mower, but that is boring.
We can't wait to hear the frog croak! Actually, I think it is probably a very loud, annoying sound that will scare all of us to pieces . . . . . . . .
October 14th 2008 9:08 am
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Well, I think the Diary Dude is in charge today. The Diary Gal has gone on vacation, and before she left, she changed her address and phone number. She got wind that I was sending a special delivery her way!
But, it's going to be too late now because my special delivery is eating so much that he won't fit into a priority mail envelope! I'm not about to spend the extra bucks for a box, so it looks like she missed out on a great opportunity!
I see Doofis cleaned up his act. He is Diary of the Day today, and he had some bad words in his diary. That is another reason I think Diary Dude is in charge today. Some dudes like using bad words, but Doofis should know you're only allowed to put in your diary what a 10 year old would put. Hmmmmm . . . . . . maybe we should change that to what a 6 year old would put. Kids are learning way too much too early.
Okay, back to me! I am thrilled to be #2 on the diary pick list today. I'm sure the Diary Dude was blown away by my Snow Whitish beauty! And what purrfect timing for the new rosettes to show up! I especially like those sunglasses, and Calvin's Pal of the Week, Chelsea Louise, sent me a pair! Thanks to all my friends who honored me today with pretties for my page!
I have been so busy around the house supervising. I must keep a watchful eye at all times on Newman. He can't be trusted, and he is a running wild man! Daddy noticed that I was sleeping on the living room floor last night - very close to where he sleeps under a table that is covered with a tablecloth.
The photographer is quite upset that she can't get any cute pictures of him sleeping. He likes to hide when he sleeps. He needs to sleep more!
OH MY CATS - I've got to run - you'll never believe what he has gotten into now! We have a very cute curtain that hangs in front of our litter boxes. It has pom pom tassels on it . . . . . . . . enough said . . . . . . .
October 12th 2008 6:23 am
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My mission today is to find the Diary Gal's address. On Tuesday, she will be receiving a special delivery, overnight mail.
I know she will love him . . . . . . . . . . .
October 10th 2008 9:21 am
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I'm glad to see the Diary Gal noticed I had something important to say yesterday! Thanks for picking me today, and for all my friends who have honored me with gifts!
Now, let's talk about that Catster Conference. Surely, the Diary Gal will pass along the idea to Top Cat Ted!
I've had several friends say the Catster Conference is a pawsome idea. Each year it could be held in a different region of the United States. Hopefully, some of our Canadian and friends from other countries could attend if they were travelling in the U.S.
Different animal groups - stores, specialty shops, shelters, etc. could have booths. Perhaps, some of the Catster people in the city where it would be held could arrange a tour of something in the area. Catster could offer workshops with either their employees hosting it, or a specialist in the area.
I can see it starting out small, and growing each year as Catsters find out how much fun it is!
Another thing I hope the Diary Gal tells HQ about is getting the new Catster blog - The Cat's Meow on the homepage! There is no link to be found, and how can we support the blog if we don't have an easy way to find it! I've written the Top Cat purrsonally, and hope to get an answer soon! After all, the dogs have their blog on the main page - aren't we a gazillion times better than dogs?
Of course we are . . . . . . . . . .
October 9th 2008 2:13 pm
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Guess what? Simba's Mommy was in our town today attending a conference!
Mawmee met her downtown for lunch. She said it was a pawsome time, and she wrote about it in her blog for any of you who want to read it!
Simba's Mommy even brought us a present! A very cool string toy that has two different feather toys that can be attached to the end. And some yummy treats!
They talked about how cool it would be to have a Catster conference where Catster/Dogster people could meet in person. Wouldn't that be the most pawsome thing ever?
I think I'll have my Voki secretary, Paulina, contact HQ and and put that idea in the suggestion box. I guess HQ should have a suggestion box for stuff like this! I'll have Paulina suggest a suggestion box so we can suggest a Catster conference!
MOL . . . . . . . . . .
October 8th 2008 6:33 am
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His diary isn't that good!
October 7th 2008 8:42 am
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I see the Diary Gal felt sorry for squirt and made him a diary pick today! Congratulations, Newman, on your first Catster award!
When Daddy owned his first big dog and took him to training classes, the teacher told Daddy that using the word out is more effective than the word no when correcting the dog. It makes a louder noise or something stupid like that.
Anyway, Daddy suggested that Mawmee use that word with Newman. Oh my cats, can you believe he even thinks telling us no, out, owt, or stop it is going to mean anything??? MOL, MOL, MOL, ROTFMOL!
So, this morning Mawmee had to take Spunky to get his chemo treatment. Daddy stayed home to grade some papers, and he thought it would be a good idea to do that in the kitchen to keep an eye on you-know-who.
When Mawmee got home, she was told that Newman had already:
1. Been on the kitchen table twice!
2. Been on the dining room table eyeing the spider web halloween decorations on the chandelier!
3. Wrestled with Calvin while Calvin was in his green bed.
4. Chased each one of us in the living room.
5. Tried to play with Mawmee's reading glasses on the kitchen table.
Looks like we're gonna be saying out a gazillion times a day around here . . . . . . . . . .
October 6th 2008 8:58 am
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Well, it's a fine time for my photographer to get my halloween picture taken.
Just because she is ready doesn't mean I'm ready. We got locked together in the bedroom so we wouldn't be disturbed by you-know-who!
She was trying to get my costume on me when all of a sudden somecat was at the door pulling on the throw rug.
I got all distracted! I can't work under this pressure! I may be a professional, but I need quiet on the set!
So, I gave the photographer a nip on the hand, and I told her my people will call her people when I'm good and ready!
October 5th 2008 7:05 pm
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Well, we are entering the first full week of October, and I'm still waiting for my photographer to shoot my Halloween pictures! Dang, you can't get good help any more!
She had to make costumes for the rest of the group. However, my costume was purchased. I'm not about to wear some hand-me-down thrown together costume! After all, the paparazzi will be checking me out, and I have to look my best!
We are doing a theme again this year. And of course, Newman is not cooperating one iota! And Sugar isn't much better - she can't sit still and doesn't like wearing her costume.
I need new siblings. I want to live with Mercy and her family! They pose, wear hats, and look professional in their photos. I live with a bunch of nincompoops!
Any guesses on what our theme is going to be?
October 3rd 2008 8:11 pm
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Newman decided he wanted to sleep next to me tonight. I was on the floor next to the computer. He has spent a little time on the bed in the guest room sleeping near Gleek.
Apparently, I looked like a better sleep partner, and he kept inching closer to me.
Oh yes, I got the story from Mawmee that he thinks I'm beautiful and wants to be near me. I'm not buying it.
Oh, I buy the part about me being beautiful - it's the being near me because I'm beautiful that I'm suspicious about.
I am not going to be his substitute Mother. The last thing I need dragging me down is a baby trying to suck on my ear, or even worse - on my lady parts!
That is why I got fixed in the first place! A kid ages you instantly! I can't have my modeling career with a kid in tow! I gave him my low growl.
He didn't give up - he is sleeping about two feet away from me right at this moment! I'm feeling nauseous . . . . . . . . . . .
October 1st 2008 3:15 pm
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Have you checked out the new Catster blog written by Skeezix and his Food Lady?
I was confused when I saw that the entries go all the way back to the summer. Wonder why we are just now finding out about it?
Congratulations to Skeez - we can't wait to read the blog, and we hope Catster puts a permanent link to it on the main page.
September 29th 2008 1:47 pm
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Guess who my Mawmee is going to meet in person?
Go ahead, guess.
Well, since that is practically impossible, I'll go ahead and tell you! Simba's Mommy is coming to Louisville for a conference in a couple of weeks.
She and Mawmee are going to meet and have lunch! I wish I could go too because I'm sure that she wants to see how beautiful I am in person, but it looks like that won't be happening!
Mawmee has a surprise for her, but I can't tell . . . . . . . . . .
September 23rd 2008 4:47 pm
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I've got another boy using my litter box! That little squirt, Newman, has decided that he needs to use the big kids' boxes!
I know he is the one using it because his pee wees are the size of a quarter! And his poopies are finally starting to take shape!
These boys are gonna drive me crazy . . . . . . . . . .
September 21st 2008 12:47 pm
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Take my advice, and run, cats, run! Catster is being taken over by cute ragdoll kittens.
Check out this new baby named Porkchop!
Had we known they wanted another kitty, we could have boxed up Newman and shipped him to them! We could still do that if they think Porkchop would like a pal - MOL!
Newman is wearing us down, and even Gleek has gone into the same room with him and eaten while Newman was right next to him drinking water!
There is no where to run . . . . . . . no where to hide . . . . . . . .
September 19th 2008 11:28 am
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You'll never believe my pirate name from one of those pirate name generators that Boogers mentioned in his diary.
Are you ready?
Queen Dynasty Mortimer
That's right - I'm the queen, and don't you forget it! Giant Elmer Blythe has been a pain in my side today.
He can jump like a grasshopper, and he got all in my face while I was chillaxin' on the coffee table. Of course, the photographer was right there. He seems to have taken over my photographer too!
The scurvy bilge rat . . . . . . . . . . . Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr . . . . . . . . .
September 18th 2008 1:30 pm
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Well, let me tell you that Newman is seriously crazy! He doesn't realize that hissing and growling are not signs of affection and endearment!
He wants my tail, and he isn't getting it. And he also isn't getting the message when I hiss at him.
Somecat get him a dictionary . . . . . . . quick . . . . . . . .
September 18th 2008 4:55 am
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Why didn't anybody give Newman the household handbook when he arrived?
He obviously hasn't read the chapter about me. He is supposed to be afraid of me, but he comes right up and gets in my face! When I run, he chases me.
Hold on here! No one chases me in this house!! You got that straight, little pirate?
Daddy thinks Newman knows I'm a girl. He better not try to get milk from me, or I might have to smack him . . . . . . . . .
September 17th 2008 2:36 pm
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Our power went off again today at 11:30 a.m. and just came back on six hours later!
So, if we disappear and re-appear, that is the reason!
September 16th 2008 6:47 pm
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We're back after two days of no electricity! Wowza, hurricane Ike decided to take a right turn from Texas and blew through Kentucky!
Over 300,000 people lost their power, and they said it might be 2 weeks before it all gets back on. Mawmee said it is a good thing it only took 2 days because living in the dark ages is not for her!
Okay, guess what?
She is a he!
Just what I need around here - another boy to bug me! I've been checking him out through the baby gate, but the door can't stay open long because that stinker can climb the gate and he is over it in no time!
Yes, he has a name, but that doesn't mean we're keeping him despite the number one rule:
If you give 'em a name, they're yours!
Although, Daddy has a little soft spot in his heart because he said we could keep him. Mawmee really wants to find him a nice home, so that is still the plan.
Wait until you see him - you're gonna want to add him to your family - MOL! He is pretty cute, and he loves to play, and he went to the vet today.
And, yes, he is going to have his own page, but that doesn't mean we're keeping him despite the number two rule:
If you give him a Catster page, he is yours!
And he is only 1.08 pounds, but the vet said he is probably 8 weeks old, but Mawmee thinks he is younger, but what does she know, she has never owned a kitten before. I'm sure once you all see him, you can let us know what you think!
September 13th 2008 8:48 pm
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Well, friends, I've got an update to the kitten Mawmee and Daddy saw last night that I wrote about in my previous diary entry!
They went out for dinner tonight, and on the way home, Mawmee asked if they could stop at that daycare and see if the kitten was around. Now, you must realize she was very brave in asking this, and Daddy was very kind in saying yes.
So, she got out and looked around the bushes in the front of the house. She called out and heard a tiny meow. She looked under the bushes and didn't see anything.
All of a sudden, she saw the kitty in the middle of the bush! She reached in and petted him/her, and out he/she bolted and ran around to the back of the house, with Mawmee in hot pursuit!
The kitty went under a section of the house. Mawmee got on the ground and looked in - the kitty was meowing and meowing, but wouldn't come out. So, she left a bowl of water under the house with the kitty with the intention of going home, getting some food, and leaving it under the house so at least the kitty could eat.
Of course, all the way home, you can just imagine the conversation in the car!
She came back and as she pulled in the driveway, the kitty was back in the front of the house and ran into a bush. Mawmee was very brave to reach into the bush and grab the kitty - she wasn't letting go this time - Mawmee and the kitty - the kitty was holding on to the bush for dear life!
She got in the car and put the kitty in a xerox box (with no lid). The kitty jumped out of the box and was scared! She finally got the kitty back in the box with some small dry food and he started eating it.
She hightailed it home, and called Daddy when she got in the driveway. She took the kitty to the guest bathroom and started checking him over.
She decided to rinse him off, and then discovered he was covered in fleas, and I mean covered - they were eating him alive! She has spent the last several hours getting fleas off him. Luckily we had some flea spray that said it was safe for kittens. She sprayed it on a washcloth and wrapped his body in it. That seemed to help, but there were so many fleas on his face, it almost made her ill!
Daddy came in to help, and again, you can imagine the conversation that was going on!
Mawmee washed her in the sink, and her poor little body was almost bloody from all the fleas biting her. She took the flea comb and got more off. I'm telling you it was like nothing we've ever seen before!
Of course, I came in the bathroom once because the door didn't latch - I got booted out very quickly! We're just praying that those fleas didn't escape into any other part of the house. All the towels and Mawmee's clothes are on the front porch - MOL!
Okay - are you ready for this?
We think (but can't be positive because we've never had a kitten before) the kitty is female.
And, sit down for this one . . . . . . . we think she is a ragdoll! OMC - she has Rufus' blue, blue eyes! She is mostly white with darker ears, and patches of a light tan on her back legs. I think her feet are a couple of colors.
Tomorrow all of us except Calvin and Spunky are going to get Frontline on our backs just in case some loose flea decides to take up housing on us!
Now - here is what we need from any of our local friends reading my diary. We have to find this kitty a home. And I am very serious about this. We can not keep this kitten. We do not particularly want to take her to the no-kill shelter because we aren't sure they will accept her, but we will try that if we can't find anyone who would like her. Of course, none of this will happen until after she gets a visit to the vet.
Any helpful advice from those experienced with kittens would be greatly appreciated.
OMC - what a night . . . . . . . .
September 13th 2008 6:43 am
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Since my sister, Sugar is shy and not as many cats read her diary, she said I could do this diary entry.
On her page banner you will see this:
GIRL CAT+ a BOY CAT+ 7 YEARS = 420,000 cats
That is the number of cats that can potentially be brought into this world if left unspayed and unneutered. No, the original girl and boy cat don't have that many kittens, but each kitten they have can also have kittens, etc., etc., etc.!
Last night Mawmee and Daddy were coming home. It was dark outside. Daddy was driving, and he said, oh, look it's an opposum crossing the street.
They looked closer as it got to the other side, and no, it wasn't an opposum, it was a baby kitten!
Mawmee insisted they stop. Of course, they had a long discussion about the number of cats we already have. Mawmee said she would take the kitty in the morning to the no-kill shelter. So, after they got home and got stuff out of the car (they had to do that first), they went back to look for the kitty.
Sure enough, he was there. Sitting all alone in the grass in front of this house that is a daycare - on a very busy street. He was very, very tiny.
Mawmee approached him and he was scared. He mewed very sweet. He started to run every time she got close. She was finally able to get close enough and she petted him once. He was very skinny and bony.
And then he darted. Luckily, toward the daycare house. And with flashlights for the next half hour, they looked for the kitty. Occasionally Mawmee heard him, but the loud noise from the cars on the road made it difficult. He must have been in bushes and shrubs around the property because they never found him.
And that broke Mawmee's heart. She thought about that poor kitty all night.
I always check out the Diary of the Day. Yesterday, the cat (whom I don't remember now) that was DOTD wrote in her diary that she just had 8 kittens. I noticed she was only 1 year old, and one of her picture captions mentioned this being her second litter.
Now, if I lose anycat's friendship over this diary entry, I am truly sorry, but THIS HAS TO STOP!
Responsible pet ownership includes spaying and neutering. If you can't afford to have your pets spayed and/or neutered then:
1. You shouldn't own a pet!
2. You shouldn't let your pets outside to potentially get pregnant.
3. You should only own cats of the same sex and keep them inside!
According to the Humane Society of the United States - 3 - 4 million cats and dogs are euthanized each year.
3 -4 million euthanized!!!!!!!!!!!
If that number doesn't impress you to do something, I don't know what will!
PLEASE help control the pet population and have your cats and dogs spayed and neutered! We owe it to our pets!
*steps down from soapbox*
September 11th 2008 6:03 am
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Well, I finally figured out how to get that Diary Gal's attention - don't write in my diary! It's been a week since I wrote anything, and I get attention - go figure!
I'm sure it will be a day of all attention on me, and I totally deserve it! My photographer has been busy with all this silly pirate stuff, and I am not about to wear dreadlocks and a pirate hat! And don't you dare call me a pirate wench. It sounds so . . . . . . . mechanical.
I might insist on a photo session today because it has been forever since I got real attention around this house!
Thanks, friends, for all your lovely rosettes. I'm going to have a shrimp salad for lunch, and then maybe one of those juicy steaks for dinner.
And, God forbid anything be wrong with my blood pressure, or kidneys! I'm the glue holding this house together . . . . . . . . as usual . . . . . .
P.S. I notice I'm the last pick on the list . . . . . hmmmppppfff . . . . . . .
September 4th 2008 8:16 am
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I read that Mercy and family had their Halloween pictures taken already! Wowza, is their Mom on the ball or what?
We have our theme picked out, and one costume is ready - the most important one - that would be mine! Of course, the theme will revolve around me again this year - are you surprised?
We need an addition on the house! I want my own personal photography studio! Mercy says they have a room that gets all ready for their photo shoots, and they go in the room one at a time - just like the pros do it! Their Dad even got one of those photography umbrellas.
I'm tired of being photographed on the bed! I need a studio! I need an umbrella! I want backdrops and great lighting and no interruptions . . . . . . Gleek, I'm talking to you!
There is so much to do around here, and I guess if you want something done, you've got to do it yourself!
Calvin . . . . . Violet . . . . . . Gleek . . . . . . . . move this bed out of the way . . . . . . I'm going to build a photography studio . . . . . . . . . .
September 3rd 2008 5:41 am
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No, I'm not giving you some new lingo like Calvin does - I'm talking about Dancing with the Stars!
I'm glad that it will be starting up again soon. There is another interesting line up of stars on the show this season. And don't you think it's interesting that they went into the cellar of obscurity and dug up Cloris Leachman?
I mean, come on, the gal is 82 years old. Do you really think she wants to dance? She probably can barely walk at that age - MOL! The producers of the show had to go dig up some olde furt dancer for her because they knew the young dancers would kill her before the show ended.
So, Mark Ballas' Dad, Corky, will be her partner. Can you imagine having a father named Corky? They better pick some really slow music for those two!
Look at this picture - she has to hold a stick to even keep her balance!
While they were in that cellar, they could have at least dug around for somebody like Paul Newman or Robert Redford!
August 31st 2008 11:27 am
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Three years ago after Katrina hit and left the New Orleans area a disaster, we spent the next year and a half helping Mawmee reunite owners with their cocker spaniels who had been sent to shelters and taken out of the state.
All of that was before Catster - in fact, the reason Autumn joined Dogster was to pmail an adopted Katrina cocker spaniel who was a member.
When Mawmee was mentally drained from all the sadness and frustration in not being able to find dogs, or finding dogs but not being able to find their owners, we decided to turn to something happy and we all joined Catster.
And now, here we are waiting to see what Gustav is going to do to the New Orleans area. We send out purrs to all the Catster families who are in line to possibly be affected by the hurricane or storm.
Many things were learned after Katrina concerning pets and what should have been done.
Please - if you ever have to evacuate your home - remember these important items concerning your pets:
1. Take your pets with you!
2. Have identification on your pet - the best ID ever is a microchip!
3. Put identification on the carrying case - not something that can easily come off - use a permanent marker if you have a hard case. Write the info on the inside and outside.
4. Take important papers with you - vaccinations, vet name and phone number.
5. Take the pets' medications with you.
6. Don't forget food and water - bowls, and leashes.
It is a good idea to have a duffle bag with some items ready to go. You never know if you'll have to evacuate in the middle of the night, or not have much time to gather everything together.
Don't assume that you will be able to come back to your house within a day or two. That is the one huge problem that Katrina caused - people left pets with food and water, but then couldn't get home.
We think about the Mitchell family and their doggie,Chloe. We think about Shalanda, and the dog she spent three years fighting to get back - Jazz. We think about Cedric and King.
We hope they will all be safe from the storm . . . . . . . . .
August 29th 2008 1:06 pm
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I have been a good girl for waaaaaaay too long. Therefore, I am now experimenting with my bad side.
Would you like to know what that entails?
I am fascinated with the computer wires that hang down at the back of the desk. I've been gently feeling them with my mouth and have been very tempted to bite down on them.
Of course, Mawmee is going ballistic and pushing me out from under the desk anytime I venture under there.
I'm not too interested in the big fat cords, but instead, I prefer the thin wires that are grouped and held together with a twist tie.
Do any of you have this same fascination? And if so, what is your Mommy doing to prevent you from getting electrocuted?
A girl has to do something to get attention around here . . . . . . . . .
August 28th 2008 10:06 am
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The guest room/computer room where Gleek and I like to nap has a room air conditioner in it. We have central air in our house, but on days that are really hot and humid, Spunky, Sugar, and Rocky would turn into icicles in order for us to be comfortable upstairs.
So, because we have this room air conditioner, there must be some small cracks where an occasional moth can get in the bedroom.
Last night we had the most ginormous killer bee in the world right in our bedroom! Because it was dark outside, and the lamp was on in the bedroom, that killer bee was attracted to the light.
Mawmee was on the computer and heard a buzzing noise. She looked behind her and on the wall was a bee about 3 inches long - I'm telling you he was ginormous!
She ran out of the room, shut the door and yelled for Daddy. He said, I just saw that bee outside when I took Rocky out!
He got a flyswatter, put on his hazmat suit - MOL - and went in for the kill!
Lots of swatting, a few nasty words, having to get a chair and take the overhead light down, more swatting, more missing, and then he finally took him down!
Luckily, we were on the other side of the door. I don't think I'll ever be able to step a paw into that room again . . . . . . . . .
August 25th 2008 3:24 pm
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Have you hugged a tree lately? Have you seen the tree hugging ad on Catster?
I like to keep up with all the hip and happening stuff, and this tree hugging movement involves using some new cat litter made from recycled newspaper.
Somehow I don't think my Princess Palace for Peewees and Poopies would seem very royal with shredded up newspaper!
I suppose it would make good reading material while I'm in there, but since I'm not 100% sure I want to use the Princess Palace, or as Calvin calls it - the Spaceship - I think I'll stick with the litter I'm used to.
I also don't think it looks very feminine to climb a tree . . . . . . . .
August 23rd 2008 6:39 pm
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I'm sorry, but there is no amount of talk that is going to convince me that the Litter Robot is a Princess Palace for my pee wees and poopies!
You can try and try, but if I don't want to step a paw in that contraption, I will not do it . . . . . . . . .
August 22nd 2008 8:10 pm
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I'm very sorry that we haven't been around much the past couple of weeks. That whole ordeal with Daddy threw us all in a tizzy. But, he is better and will be itching and scratching soon when all his chest hair grows back in - MOL!
I've also been busy helping Mawmee get her Etsy shop open for business!
She has been making a lot of kitty beds to put in her on-line shop. Of course, I am approving all the designs of the beds in the Diva Catalog. They are adorned with boas, but I wouldn't let her use any from my personal collection!
For some reason, Violet and Calvin are featured in the shop's banner. I need to find out why I'm not on there - hmmpppfff!
If you have a chance to stop by her shop, please look around and let me know what you think!
Have a pawsome weekend . . . . . . . . . .
August 20th 2008 10:38 am
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Daddy is home from his stress test. He did great, and only felt a little lightheaded when it was over. The doctor said that is normal - especially since he had not eaten or had anything to drink since last night.
She said if he had had a heart attack, he wouldn't have lasted 10 minutes on the treadmill. He said he could have gone another 10 without any trouble.
They did an echocardiogram, put some dye in his veins, and did a PET test twice. Hey, he doesn't need a PET test to tell him he has pets! We can tell him that everyday and it doesn't cost him a penny!
So, we're not sure exactly what happened to make his blood pressure drop and make him feel so bad, but we're glad he got things checked out. Now, they don't have to wonder if there is a problem.
Thank you all for your concern and support through pmails, rosettes, and purrs. Your friendship means a lot to all of us!
Now, I've got to get ready to meet my fans - Gleek and I are going together to our annual vet visit. Why do I have to share important moments with him?
Oh well, I'll show him how you are supposed to act in the car . . . . . . .
August 19th 2008 4:39 pm
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This morning Daddy woke up Mawmee by telling her he thought he was having a heart attack. He felt pressure on his chest, and it wasn't Calvin or Violet standing on him! He started sweating like he was standing out in the 100 degree weather.
Mawmee called 911 and a big truck with lights and a firetruck drove up to our house. Alot of men and one woman came in the house. We were all standing around wondering what was going on.
Calvin was on the bed with Daddy screaming in his ear for breakfast! When those men came in the room, we all went into the living room to wait.
Daddy went off in the truck with the lights, and Mawmee was running around taking care of us, letting Rocky outside, and throwing stuff in a bag for Daddy.
They spent 5-6 hours in the ER. The EKG and x-rays came back okay. They did blood work twice to check for some elevated enzyme in the blood that indicates a heart attack. All the blood work was normal. At the house, his blood pressure was 70/52 - that is why he felt like he was going to pass out and why he was sweating so much.
So, tomorrow morning he is going to see a cardiologist and do a stress test. Mawmee said she doesn't need a stress test to tell her that she was stressed today - MOL!
Everyone got home late this afternoon, and everything is back to normal. Except one thing . . . . . . . . Daddy said it was so painful to pull off those electrode thingies on his chest. He knew they would put more on his chest tomorrow . . . . . . . so, he shaved his chest!
MOL . . . . . . . . Daddy has a bare chest . . . . . . . . .
August 16th 2008 6:41 pm
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A year ago today our Grandmaw left to go to heaven. We all miss her so much. Even I miss her, and I was not really crazy about when she came to visit.
That always made her mad because she loved kitties so much. I think I used to smell her cats, and I didn't want anything to do with them. But, it looks like I've got lots to do with them now because they are living with me - MOL!
Mawmee wrote about Grandmaw in her blog today, if you would like to know more about her and see a picture of her when she was in high school. That is our Mawmee's favorite picture of when Grandmaw was a young girl.
We love you Grandmaw, and think about you all the time . . . . . . . .
August 13th 2008 8:34 pm
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Tonight, our friend, Alex made his journey to the bridge.
Alex was such an inspiration to so many friends on Catster. He was 23 years old - can you say Wowza!
How lucky his Moms were to have him in their lives for such a long time. I know our Mawmee wishes we would all live that long.
We know his family is sad, but we also know that one day they will see him again. Until that day, he will be shining down on them from the bridge.
Rest in peace, sweet Alex. We send purrs of love to your family . . . . . .
August 11th 2008 6:00 am
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This morning when I checked Catster, I had to do a double take because for a minute I thought I was Cat of the Day!
Am I in the movie Groundhog Day?
But then I realized it was another male version of me - River sure has a face that resembles mine. I guess that is why he is one of my Top Ten Dreamboats - #4!
I'm sure he will go far in life, and I'm also sure the Cat of the Day Gal was thinking about me when she chose him for the front page . . . . . . . . . .
August 10th 2008 2:30 pm
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This morning when I checked Catster, I had to do a double take because for a minute I thought I was Diary of the Day!
But then I realized it was the male version of me - Binky sure has a profile that resembles mine.
I'm sure he will go far in life, and I'm sure the Diary Gal was thinking about me when she chose him for the front page . . . . . . . . . .
August 7th 2008 9:21 am
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I'm loving that new sparkly diamond rosette! Thank you, HQ, for recognizing that we are gems.
Hey, where are the rubies, emeralds, and sapphires . . . . . . . . . . . .
August 7th 2008 9:18 am
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Am I imagining things, or did our pictures on our page get smaller? It seems to me that once Catster gave us the ability to add 100 pictures instead of 50, my 10 pictures on my page seem smaller to me.
I need my pictures as large as possible because talent agents and beauty pageant scouts will be checking them out.
I'll bet that diary gal is behind this . . . . . . . . . .
August 4th 2008 9:07 am
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For all our friends who want to see some of the pictures Mawmee and Daddy took on their wonderful Alaskan cruise, you can visit my Mawmee's blog!
I'm still waiting to see what she brought me from the trip. I didn't see a whale come through the door, so it doesn't look like we'll be getting another sibling!
Happy Birthday to our friend, KiKi, who becomes a teenager today!
And happy birthday to our local friend, Cleopatra, who is celebrating her 12th birthday today!
We also continue to purr for Cole who we hope is on the upswing! Keep on fighting, Cole, we're pulling for you.
August 2nd 2008 7:49 pm
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When I got back from my staycation and had time to check my pmail, I thought maybe I had been awarded Feline of the Year because I had a gazillion pmails and a trazillion blue f's floating around on the homepage.
I was positive that the f stood for Fabulously Fine Feline. You can imagine my disappointment when I saw that all my siblings had a trazillion f's too. I knew they weren't fabulous, so it had to be something else!
We must be the stinkiest family on Catster! It's true that no cat can stink up a litterbox like Gleek, Calvin, or Violet!
And, it's also true that we should own stock in that Febreze Pet Odor Eliminator Air Effects Air Freshener! Oh, now I get it! Febreze is looking for their next spokescat! Well, you've come to the right place.
Let me show you my resume . . . . . . . . . .
July 24th 2008 6:03 am
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Well, well, well . . . . . . I see the diary gal has finally come out of hiding and chosen my diary today - just in time because I'll be on staycation starting tomorrow!
Have you cats realized that is has been 192 days since the last time I was chosen as a diary pick? That is absurd!
Has she not been absolutely fascinated with the spaceship alien story?
And what about Cattitude Week - wasn't that diary-pick worthy?
And my feelings about the Kroger bag contest - didn't that impress her?
I guess she was curious about me being an Astronautte or as Rufus said, Astronette - which reminds me of Annette Funicello which is another diary entry all in itself!
Thanks to my diary fans for showering me with rosettes today! I'm glad my fans haven't deserted me.
Until next week . . . . . bon voyage . . . . . . . .
July 21st 2008 9:24 am
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I have officially been seen in the spaceship! I like to do my business when no one is watching, but this morning Mission Control saw me go into the spaceship!
I did use the step on the way in and out, so I cannot be the alien! I think the term astronaut is so masculine, so I'd like to be called astronautte, or some other cute title that Rufus will call me!
Happy 13th Birthday today to Spunky! We hope he stays around a long time and can beat that nasty cancer!
In other news, we will be on staycation starting on Friday! I know, can you believe it is our second staycation this year?
Of course, Karen, the non-Catster catsitter, will be stopping in twice a day. We had to call her last night and tell her all about our new spaceship, Spunky's collar, and not to feed Calvin so much Tiki - MOL!
We'll miss you while we are gone, and we'll try to do a few diary entries before we leave. Last night we had a bad storm and our electricity was off until late. It was so primitive around here with the flashlights and candles.
Have a pawsome week . . . . . . . . . .
July 20th 2008 8:40 am
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Well, friends, the mystery deepens. I think we have aliens living with us - invisible aliens!
Another phenomenon has occurred! While Mission Control was watching last night, Calvin went into the spaceship. He used the step, so the red light came on.
When he was done, he jumped out and didn't touch the step! Mission Control couldn't wait to see what was going to happen in seven minutes. Precisely at the countdown minute, the spaceship went into orbit! So, it appears the step does not have to be used on the way out in order to send the craft into orbit.
This weightless alien who is using our spaceship must not be using the step on the way in or out! There is no other explanation for the box having a deposit, and the |
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