Kitty Update!

Well, the kitty named Kitty that is living at Blizzard the Catfather's house went to the vet today.

They did an x-ray and determined that something is in her tummy. It could be a kitten (which would be deceased), or it might be placenta that didn't come out when she gave birth to her kitten (and the four stillborn kittens).

So, Kitty is going to need surgery. If they find it isn't the two things shown above but some other minor problem, the vet will treat it as a spay surgery and the cost will be much less.

However, if it is more complicated surgery, the cost will be in the $700-900 range. The good news is that with donations we have received so far, we were able to pay for the vet visit today (which was $260) and we have over $500 towards the surgery.

Thank you to everycat that has helped out Kitty! Kitty's parents are unable to care for her right now, so a big thank you to Blizzard's Daddy for stepping up and helping out this sweet girl and her new kitten.

The auction over at Mawmee's Facebook album is still going on, so if your Mom or Dad is on FB, send them over there. If you are interested in donating an item to the auction, please contact me!

More importantly, please keep Kitty in your purrs. She desperately needs this surgery before her condition worsens. Right now she is doing okay, but things could take a turn at any time.

Welcome Kitty!

Hey friends, if you have a chance, stop by and send a friend invite to Kitty. She is the sweet mama kitty that I was telling you about in my previous diary entry.

She is living at Blizzard's house with her new kitten. Please keep her in your purrs this week as she will be going to the vet to see if she has any other kittens in her tummy. We are purring that she doesn't because if she does, it is possible she will need surgery to remove them.

Welcome to Catster, Kitty!

Seven Years and a Doughnut!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all our friends! Today also happens to be our 7th Catster Anniversary! Wowza, has it been that long? Our lives sure changed back in 2006 when we joined Catster!

We've had so much fun over the years, and we have wonderful friends that we care about and cherish! Too many of our friends have journeyed to the bridge during that time - great Catster legends like Louis LeBeau who is celebrating his birthday with his angel friends today! Legends like Hazel Lucy who has made her return to Catster!

We miss so many of our friends that have left Catster, but we think of them often. We're thankful for the many friends who are still around and are so generous with their support when there are cats in need.

We are currently helping a kitty who isn't on Catster, but is being taken care of by Blizzard's the Catfather's Daddy. Here is a picture of pregnant Kitty and her one kitten. She had four other kittens that were stillborn. She might still have 2-3 kittens in her belly which could be very dangerous for Mama Kitty if the kittens are deceased. She is going to the vet this week, and if a C-section is needed, it is going to be very expensive.

We are currently having an auction on Facebook to help with the vet bills for this sweet kitty. If your Mommy or Daddy are on Facebook, have them check out the auction items in my Mommy's album. There are other ways cats can help too. If you're interested, please contact me.

So many cats helping cats . . . . . that is what Catster is all about, and we are proud to have been here for 7 years! Let's celebrate!

P.S. I might have stolen a doughnut off the counter this morning. I was trying to celebrate my anniversary! MOL!

What's Your Passion?

Hey, friends, get your Mom off her chair and tell her to enter you in the Sheba, Feed Your Passion contest! Sure, she has to blab on about her passion, but the best part is when she uploads your picture!

Of course, you know which cat in this family is the most photogenic! Check out this entry!

Entire Dreamboat List!

Well, another year, another group of handsome mancats become Dreamboats, Dreamboats-in-Training, and Angel Dreamboats!

Please know that I do realize there are many more mancats out there who need to be on my list. I could spend every day adding more boys, but it is an exhausting process, and I need to have time to gather up a new list of boys for next year. Don't worry, I've got my eye on you, and I've already started making my list for next February!

In the meantime, please feast your eyes on all the handsomeness in this list!

DREAMBOATS

2008

1. Rufus
2. Diego
3. Stash
4. River
5. Lancelot
6. Captain Morgan
7. Rico
8. Merlin the Cat Wizard
9. Raymond Maxpower Nelson Festa
10. Ruben

2009

11. Arnold P.
12. Sammie
13. KiKi
14. Ember
15. Merlin
16. Smudge
17. Nikko
18. Scooter
19. Mr D
20. Gordy

2010

21. Gibbs
22. Henry
23. Beepers
24. Nikolai
25. Reebok
26. Ozzy
27. Orlando Blue
28. Sylvester
29. PJ
30. Kibbles


2011

31a. Pipo
31b. Minko

32a. Luke
32b. Tully

33a. Tigger
33b. Bob

34a. Alex
34b. Bugsy

35a. Teddy Bearz
35b. Milo

36a. Murray
36b. Willie

37a. Mouse
37b. Cas

38a. Andre
38b. N'Bikay
38c. Gnomey
38d. Sawyer

39a. Skylar
39b. Rusty

40a. Zeeke
40b. Trooper
40c. Romeo
40d. Kahless

2012

41. Hitch
42. Kovo
43. Charlie
44. Leo
45. Calvin
46. Toby
47. Link
48. Ike & Andrew
49. Gilmore
50. Don Genaro
51. Butternut
52. Dashiell
53. Maus
54. Toki
55. Hobert Von Kingston III
56. Linus
57. Big Harry
58. Tiger
59. Orange Ruffy
60. Rory
61. Sigmond
62. Gunnarr T
63. Flash
64. Monster
65. River
66. Teebo
67. Bruce the Boss
68. Jasper
69. Platelicker
70. Gump

71a. Boogers
71b. Hondo
71c. Fido
71d. Mittens
71e. Tiskers
71f. Porkchop

72a. Linus
72b. Rider

73a. Milo
73b. Timmy

74a. Butter
74b. Tuna
74c. Sauce

75a. Sampson
75b. Chico

76a. Blizzard the Catfather
76b. Squeaker
76c. Kringle

77a. Skippy Skipster
77b. Riley

78a. Sparkman
78b. Moose
78c. Purrseus

79a. Nike
79b. Riley
79c. Enzo

80. Finney

2013

81. Ollie
82. Hunter
83. Zack
84. Leroy
85. Vern
86. Gomez
87. Russell
88. Charlie
89. Jaxson
90. Percy
91. Harrison
92. Francis
93. Norman
94. Orvis
95. Squeezix
96. Romeo
97. Wilson J. Scooter
98. Marmelade
99. Sebastian
100. Gentleman Jack

101a. Gimli
101b. RW Kenji Muto

102a. Hobo
102b. Moose

103a. Spike
103b. Tenszing
103c. Fafnir

104a. Paws
104b. Smokie Boo

105. Timo
106. Zeus
107. Muffy
108. Ivan

109a. Tigger
109b. Tommy
109c. Justin

110. Alexander

111a. Milo
111b. Miko
111c. Molokai Timmy

112. Charlie
113. Phantom
114. Zachary Tristan
115. Guido
116. Hartley
117. Pete

118a. Tygre
118b. Dopple Newman

119a. Tony
119b. Greystone
119c. Sammy
119d. Ashe

120. Manytoes

121a. Punkin
121b. Midnight
121c. Tux

122a. Timmy Tomcat
122b. Toby Tomcat
122c. Buddy Bud

DREAMBOATS-IN-TRAINING

2010 (Official Dreamboats in 2012)

1. Hitch - now Dreamboat #41
2. Kovo - now Dreamboat #42
3. Charlie - now Dreamboat #43
4. Leo - now Dreamboat #44
5. Calvin - now Dreamboat #45
6. Toby - now Dreamboat #46
7. Link - now Dreamboat #47
8. Ike & Andrew - now Dreamboats #48
9. Gilmore - now Dreamboat #49
10. Don Genaro - now Dreamboat #50

2011 (will become Official Dreamboats in 2013)

11. Ollie - now Dreamboat #81
12. Hunter - now Dreamboat #82
13. Zack - now Dreamboat #83
14. Leroy - now Dreamboat #84
15. Vern - now Dreamboat #85
16. Gomez - now Dreamboat #86
17. Russell - now Dreamboat #87
18. Charlie - now Dreamboat #88
19. Jaxson - now Dreamboat #89
20. Percy - now Dreamboat #90

2012 (will become Official Dreamboats in 2014)

21. Vinny
22. Ziggy
23. Sam
24. Mokka
25. Roger
26. Jameson
27. Art Blakey
28. Spot
29. Jack DeJohnette
30. Snow
31. Cole
32. Mikey
33. Tao
34. Spencer
35. Dalton
36. CK Angel R. Knowles
37. Sammy
38. Darcy
39. Trouble
40. Ozzy

2013 Dreamboats-in-Training (will become Official Dreamboats in 2015)

41. Mr. Biscuits
42. Stuart
43. Kensington
44. Yoda
45. Lucy
46a. Midnight
46b. Calvin McCatster
47. Rhett
48. Makana
49. Novi
50. Kody
51. Mojo
52. Grazie
53. Poco Taz
54. Edward
55. Socks
56. Mr. B
57. Griswold II
58. Darian


ANGEL DREAMBOATS

2011

1. Frankie
2. James Tailer
3. Garp
4. Buzz
5. Sagan
6. Alexander

2012

7. Dude Kitty
8. Omega
9. Smokey Joe
10. Tigger
11. Silvio
12. Moozer
13. Bosco
14. Alfie
15. Mr. Sam
16. Buddie
17. Foxey
18. M.J.
19. Alfie
20. Wally
21. Moose
22. Mickey
23. Purrcy
24. Scuffs
25. Mr. Fez
26. Pete
27. Spike
28. Jarl
29. Chester
30. Taffy

2013

31. Milo
32. Boots
33. Yoda
34. Sonny Bono
35. Yolo
36. Jacob
37a. Alfie
37b. Albie
37c. Jack
37d. Poppet
37e. Vivaldi
38. Skimble
39. Ben
40. Louie the Lover Angel Guide
41a. Charlie
41b. Nigel
41c. Firestar
42a. Big Head
42b. Inky

2010 HONORARY DREAMBOATS

The Baker's Dozen Honorary Dreamboat List was done in memory of my brother, Calvin.

1. Taz
2. Luke
3. Dave
4. Utu
5. Edgar
6. Leo
7. Jason Cash
8. Jaffa
9. Joey
10. Louis LeBeau
11. Oliver
12. Dewey
13. Jasper

I'm honored to know you all and to call you Dreamboats! A link to this diary entry can be found on my page by clicking on the boat on the right side of my page. You'll want to visit the list throughout the year when you need a pick me up!

Kisses ~

Samoa

The Final Dreamboats This Year - Dreamboats #121a, #121b, #121c, #122a, #122b, and #122c

I'm wrapping it up on the last day of the month of love! Today I'm introducing you to the final dreamboats for my list this year. It has been a pawsome year for admiring the handsomeness on Catster. Here are my final picks:

Dreamboat #121a is Punky Punkerson from Punkersville - meet Punkin! This spoiled orangie loves boxes and playing with his siblings. He is also the family bathroom monitor - we all have one of those in the family - the cat that follows everyone to the bathroom! Punkin has a long list of nicknames - one is Doodle Bug which happens to be my brother Inky's nickname too. I love the beautiful stripes on Punkin's tail. I also think he looks pretty darn cute when he is catnapping! Congrats on becoming a dreamboat, Punkin.

Dreamboat #121b is Punkin's older brother, Midnight. This handsome panther kitty has beautiful shiny fur, and he is known as the Inspector General. It is very important for dreamboats to be helpful around the house. Midnight has several jobs - inspecting the litterbox cleanings and supervising changing of the bed sheets. Midnight loves attention, so all your girlcats get over to his page and show him some love! Congrats, Midnight, on becoming Dreamboat #121b.

Dreamboat #121c is the tuxypoo known as Tux! Tux has a beautiful white bib and pretty eyes. This lover boy started out working at a drive-in searching the dumpster for food. His persistent owner finally captured him, and he is living the good life now! His favorites include sitting on his Mom's lap, and getting his back and chin scratched. I'm sure there are a few Catster gals who would like to scratch his chinny! I'm glad to have you on my dreamboat list, Tux!

Dreamboat #122a is the Boss Cat - Timmy Tomcat! You've got to love a cat that adores his Daddy. Timmy is skilled at catching flies in the air. He is energetic and curious and will check out any drawer that is left open. All the proof you need for his dreamboat status is in this picture. Are you swooning yet? Congratulations, Timmy Tomcat - you are one handsome dreamboat!

Dreamboat #122b is another handsome tomcat - meet Toby Tomcat! Toby says, somecat in the family has to be handsome, and I think you'll agree that he is quite the dreamy boy. Toby has some very impressive wrastling moves, and equally impressive claws which are only used for modeling purposes. Speaking of modeling, I think Toby has a future as a toy model - look at that pose! Congratulations, Toby - you're handsome, you know it, and now all the girlcats know it too!

Dreamboat #122c is the treat meister - meet Buddy Bud! Buddy Bud came to his family on New Year's Eve, and I can't think of a better date for the evening. Buddy was quite a recluse when he first moved in and it took him awhile to be comfortable in his new home. Buddy is proof that with some encouragement, love, time, and space, a shy recluse can turn into a wonderful member of the family. Buddy Bud has the most gorgeous gray coat and lovely eyes. This treat loving boy also has some impressive wrastling moves - there is a lot of testosterone in this family of mancats! He enjoys chillaxin in boxes or on his special spot on the couch. I'm excited to have Buddy Bud on my dreamboat list - congratulations!

Well, there you have it, friends! More handsomeness for you to enjoy. Please visit these boys and leave them a treat or two and especially send a friend invite.

Tomorrow I will have my complete Dreamboat List for you to look through.

Dreamboats #119a, #119b, #119c, #119d, and #120

I've got a family of handsome mancats to introduce to you today!

Dreamboat #119a is the handsome teenager, Tony! Who does Tony remind you of? Wow, what gorgeous eyes! Just like my brother, Newman, Tony was a stray kitten who luckily found a family to take him in. I adore Tony's floof, and I'm sure all you girlcats will love it too, but like so many handsome mancats, Tony has a girlfriend! Wouldn't you love to hang out with Tony in his outdoor summer catio? Congratulations, Tony, on becoming a dreamboat!

Dreamboat #119b is the Silver Bullet named Greystone! My favorite feature of Greystone's is his cute smile and white fur around his mouth. Of course, you will also melt when you look into his beautiful eyes! Greystone was recently Catster's Cat of the Day which is a fun honor to add to his resume. And now he can also add official dreamboat to that resume too! Congrats, Greystone!

Dreamboat #119c was another kitty in this family that started out as a stray. Meet Sammy. Don't close the door on this handsome mancat because it is a pet peeve of his! Sammy has the skill of opening doors - what a smart mancat! You're going to love Sammy 's nose and the prominent white stripe that makes him extra cute! I can see why Sammy has a girlfriend because who could resist his super dark fur stripes? If you feel a tap on your shoulder, it is just Sammy trying to get your attention! I hope I have your attention, Sammy - congrats on becoming a dreamboat!

Dreamboat #119d is a sweet kitty who lives in the woods - meet four year old Ashe. Ashe is a gorgeous mancat who was taken good care of from afar. He enjoyed his twice daily meals, but one day stopped coming by to eat. When things like this happen, we are always hopeful that someone took Ashe in and made him an indoor kitty. I love Ashe's beautiful eyes. I hope that wherever Ashe is, he knows that he is loved and is Dreamboat #119d! Congrats, Ashe.

Dreamboat #120 is the loudest meower in the land - meet Manytoes! Do I even have to tell you why he is named Manytoes? Oh my, what pawsome paws! He has 7 toes on each front paw, and 5 on each back paw - the better to knead you with, I'm sure! In addition to being a talker, I think Manytoes is the longest cat in the land too! And you're going to immediately fall in love when you see him all dressed up! I'm happy to add you to my list, Manytoes! Congratulations on being Dreamboat #120.

I hope you'll visit these sweet boys and ask them to be friends with you!

Dreamboats #115, #116, #117, #118a, #118b, and- Dreamboat-in-Training #58

Dreamboat #115 thinks life is catzowey! Meet Guido! Guido is our EyeTailYun friend from San Francisco. He is a huge sports fan, and one look at that picture and you'll know my favorite feature - his striking white nose stripe! Guido is always dressed like a gentleman when he does his therapy work with senior citizens. I'm so impressed that he likes to help old people feel at ease. What a special gift to be able to bring smiles to everyone he meets. Congrats on becoming a Dreamboat, Guido!

Dreamboat #116 is the handsome boy that likes to look good for the camera - meet Hartley! Hartley loves keeping his fur brushed, and he looks adorable when he gets dressed up to model! I think his white socks are the best in addition to his beautiful eyes and pink nose! He enjoys deli roast beef and sleeping curled up next to his Mom! I know plenty of girls that would like to curl up next to this handsome mancat. Congrats, Hartley!

Dreamboat-in-Training #58 is the very handsome Darian. One look into his eyes and your heart will melt. He also has the most perfectly pointed ears of any dreamboat on my list! Darian is a big fan of his big brother, Hartley, and enjoys playing and chillaxin with him. Little Man (as he is sometimes called) has an adorable little sister who assures me that he is not quite ready for full dreamboat status yet. Psy shares with me that Darian is cute and fun, but needs some time to grow into the sophisticated, mature, regal demeanor equal to his brother, Hartley. Darian's special skill is purring like a motor boat. I know the girlcats will be purring when they check him out! Congratulations on becoming a Dreamboat-in-Training, Darian.

Dreamboat #117 is the very loving and perfect cat named Pete! It looks like Pete has a girlfriend, but that doesn't mean the rest of us can't admire his handsomeness. In his spare time, Pete enjoys sunbathing and stalking squirrels and birds. By far, Pete's most beautiful asset is his gorgeous eyes. I'm happy to add you to my list, Pete!

Dreamboat #118a is the teenager named Tygre. I love the exotic spelling of Tygre's name. He was the runt of the litter as a young boycat, but he grew into a handsome mancat! Ty is a fan of sparkle balls, feather wands, and giving kisses to his Mom. I love a dreamboat that respects and shows love to his mother. He lives with Dreamboat #24, and now he can brag that he is a dreamboat too! Congratulations, Tygre.

Dreamboat #118b was named after my brother, but I'm not going to hold that against him! Meet Doppel Newman! He just celebrated his 4th birthday a few days ago, and while he only has one cute picture on his Catster page, I have seen a few more on his Mom's Facebook page. Now that he is a dreamboat, he is going to have to get her to post more pictures for us girls to enjoy! Newman loves his sister which is a very important trait, and one that my Newman could learn a few things from! I'm just happy that this mancat was saved from life as a stray, and now he is a dreamboat living the good life! Congrats, Newman!

Don't forget to visit these mancats' pages and ask them to be friends with you!

Dreamboat-in-Training #56 and #57

Well, this is the last of my Dreamboats-in-Training for this year. I'm excited about my recruits because I know they have the potential for growing into very smart, handsome dreamboats. In two years, they will get their official dreamboat numbers.

Dreamboat-in-Training #56 is Mr. B with FIV. This cute boycat with with the tiny white fur bow tie is proclaiming the message that you can be an FIV kitty and have siblings! I like a boycat that has a mission to educate the public! The B in Mr. B is for Buttons, and he is also called the B-Man! Mr. B is very easy going and likes playing with his siblings. Of course, he has already racked up the Cat of the Day honor, and I love his shiny black fur! He also has a very cute spot on his belly that will make the girls swoon! Congratulations on becoming a Dreamboat-in-Training, Mr. B! I look forward to watching you live a long, healthy life! Keep on getting your message out!

Dreamboat-in-Training #57 is an adorable tuxie - meet Griswold II! His Little Stinker nickname comes from getting his Mommy up in the morning by talking and talking. Of course, once she is fully awake, he takes a nap! Boy, that sounds familiar! Griswold has pawsome eyebrow whiskers, and an adorable pink nose! Wasn't he the most adorable kitten? I love how his tail has blossomed into one big floof! One of his many good traits is his bravery. How many cats do you know that would take a walk in the snow? I'm not sure who Griswold the first was, but I'm enjoying Griswold II, and I know the girlcats will too! Congrats on becoming a D.I.T.

I hope you've enjoyed my list of Dreamboats-in-Training for this year. After all my dreamboats have been announced, I'll do a diary entry with the complete list for you to enjoy!

Dreamboats #111a, #111b, #111c, #112, #113, and #114

Dreamboat #111a comes from the M family - meet Milo! This curious climbing mancat knows how to open drawers! Who cares if he throws socks or dishtowels out of drawers because one look at his baby blues, and you'll forget all about it! I like that he insists on ice in his water! Milo is also very talented in that he sits on his back legs and holds up his front paws asking to be petted. What a polite gentleman, and now a pawsome Dreamboat - congrats, Milo!

Dreamboat #111b is Milo's older brother - meet Miko. You must watch the adorable video on Miko's page where he sits and waits for ice to drop from the refrigerator. These boys are ice crazy! Miko also has drop dead gorgeous eyes, and the talent in this family is unbelievable - check out Miko's skills! This smart boy loves his sisters, and I think that is a very important trait for a dreamboat. Congrats, Miko, on making my list!

Dreamboat #111c is the younger brother in the family - meet Molokai Timmy. Timmy brings some orange cuteness into this family. I adore his face and cute white paws. About a year ago, Timmy joined the family after being a stray cat. I'm always impressed when my dreamboats have Catster honors, and Timmy has already been Diary of the Day. I think this boy has big excitement in his future! Congrats on becoming a dreamboat, Molokai Timmy!

Dreamboat #112 is another orangie who has also been Diary of the Day - meet Charlie! This cutie patootie is the younger brother of our friend, Jezebel. Like so many cats around the country, Charlie got left behind when his people moved. But, I'm glad he has a pawsome home now, and is living the good life! I always like seeing the nicknames of my dreamboats - here are Charlie's nicknames: Charlie Cat, Chuck, Señor Carlos, Orangy, Fluff Face. You can add King of Box Mountain to that list because his Momma stored some boxes in the dining room, and Charlie had to be on top of those boxes - better watch out, Jezebel, it sounds like he wants to be H.o.H.! You'll have to settle for Dreamboat status for now, Charlie. Congrats to you!

Dreamboat #113 is the king of his domain - meet Phantom! This handsome grey boy already has a girlfriend, so just look, but don't touch! I swoon over his two dark necklace stripes - so very handsome! This teenager doesn't like strangers in the house - especially kids. I knew I liked him! Phantom loves sleeping in sun puddles, and knows how to talk. His favorite word is Mom. He likes hanging out with mice and his sister! So glad to have you as a dreamboat, Phantom!

Dreamboat #114 is the handsome tuxie, Zachary Tristan! There is nothing cuter than his fluffy white belly with big black spots. Zachary is also king of his domain and protector of the family. He has been Cat of the Day, and has very impressive claws, but his best feature by far is his adorable black spec on his nose! Look closely at his nose - it is the letter T - Terrific Tristan the Tuxie! Congrats on becoming Dreamboat #114!

I hope you've enjoyed today's dreamboats!