Griffin's Quest

Hiya Friends,

I have been gone from my house, a couple of days. Did you miss me?
I was at the vet...having my "Big Boy" surgery.
Piece of cake! I'm a tuff guy.
My bum is a bit sore, though. :(
The real problem is my brother, Pete. He seems to have forgotten who I am.
He hissed and spit at me, like I was a total stranger.
What's up with that?
Everybody else remembered me. Anyway, I hope he gets over it fast.

Did you see the cool picture that my best bud, Teddy, made for me?
I love it, but I don't think I'll be doing too much hoppin' for a couple days....:)

See ya!

Griffin~Growing up fast!

Straws!

Hi Ya'll!

Got something to tell you about straws tonight.

First straw story...Mom says I drew the long straw. Does anycat know what she means by that? Here is what Zack told me. Tuesday I was supposed to visit the vet to uh, well....you know, the boy thing. But I didn't go anywhere! Zack says the vet's office called, and they got overbooked with surgeries, so they asked that any non-essential ones be postponed until next week. YEAH! That was a close call.

2nd straw story....I just discovered how fun drinking straws are! Not only can you chew 'em, but you can bat them around, and they spin, and you can carry them around too, and hide them for later. Mom wasn't too thrilled with the one I poked her with, under the covers. She can move pretty fast when she wants to.

Last straw story....Mom keeps saying "That's the last straw Griffin." What? I'm just being a kitten (grin). Not only do I run outside every time the back door opens, but now I run all the way outside, jump on Lizzy's dog house, and stretch up until I can chew on vines. Mom found this out when the vines didn't like me as much as I liked them. Oh, my tummy hurts.
But I'll do it again tomorrow.

Night ya'll, sleep tight.
The Griffer

Half a Year Old!

Hiya guys!

Today (March 2nd), I am six months old!
My friend, Mathis der Meowler, calls it a "Half Birthday". I like that!
Do I get half a cake???

I heard Mom telling Daddy to let me enjoy the day, because Tuesday something happens. I asked my older brother, Queso, what she was talking about, and he only snickered. What was that about? Then I remembered what just happened to my best friend, Teddy. YIKES!
But Teddy seems fine, so I won't worry... much.

Also I wanted to tell ya that the big dog and I are buds! Every time I run out into the garage, we touch noses. One day I went outside, onto her kennel area, and she growled at me. I ran and hid under a work bench. Mom thinks Lizzy was trying to tell her that I had gotten too far afield. But just the same, I give Lizzy alpha status outside.

Well, I am gettin' sleepy, so I am going to go attack a few feet until I fall asleep.

'nite friends...

The Griffer

Sound Sleeper

Hi Ya'll!

Last night, mom came to bed late, or early I guess, it was nearly three am.
She had to make cats move, so she could find a place to lie down.
I was sleeping with my brother, Riley. He is a pretty big guy, kind of like a mushy marshmallow.
Momma picked me up....I was stretched out long, and limp. I didn't budge.

So she moved me again, with both hands under my long, lean frame.
Nothing, not a stir.
Her heart began to beat faster, and little prickles ran down her spine. She lifted my limp limbs up against her chest. Thoughts raced through her head, had Riley smothered me?
Panic started to set in....
Then I yawned.
Whatcha all teary about momma?
Oh man, now I got "squished" again, this time by mom.

Sleep tight now...(wink)

The Griffer

Active?

Hi Ya'll,
I saw my picture on Diary Central. It was in the column called "Active".
Hey, no one has been to my house...so how do they know I am active?

Oh but I AM! I have so much energy and curiosity. Momma calls me her little explorer. Whenever a cupboard, or door is opened, I'm IN!
I especially LOVE to run out into the garage. (Mom says bad words, guys)
The first few times I ran face to face with the dog, Lizzy, my tail puffed up like a bottle brush! But now she's cool. She even lets me push her away from her dinner, and doesn't growl at me. Tonight I helped her finish her Mighy Dog. You don't think that will make me bark, do you? I think it would be ironic to bark before I purr...
On that thought, I am going to bed. If Dad falls asleep too fast, the "foot game' isn't as much fun.

See ya!
Griffy

Oh My Kitten~Tagged!

I just started this diary, and I'm already tagged?! Well, Antoine, turnabout is fair play! My brother Copy, tagged you so now I have to come up with some facts too. Hmmm?
I also got tagged my my new friend, Oliver. He's a playful Tux, and we are buds!

Here's how you play the game...
Each player starts with seven random facts about themselves. Cats who are tagged, need to post in their Diary the rules & their 7 pawsome facts. Then choose 7 cats to tag and list their names. Don’t forget to purr them a pmail that they have been tagged and to read your Diary or send them a fun Rosette announcing they've been Tagged!

My Seven Facts

1. I had a brother who looked almost like me, but his coat was longer and darker.My pawrents almost took us both, but decided on just one because they thought I might make friends quicker if it was just me.

2. My cat-mother was supposedly a purebred Burmese, who went on a blind date with a black cat, and well...you know the rest.

3. I am fascinated by my mom's curly hair. When she holds me, I stare at it because it moves!

4. The assistants at the vet's office, think I'm a cutie. They all want to pet me! My coat is very soft.

5. My sister Emme taught me how to drink from the faucet, now she is teaching me how to splash all the water out of the water bowls.

6. Dinner time is my favorite time of day, morning, noon, or night!

7. Rattle balls are my favorite toy, no, maybe catnip mice, no, I think the feather on a stick...oh wait, I forgot the laser pen, that's it, the laser pen.

Now, the seven cats who are going to get tagged...sorry guys, it's how you play the game!

1. My best friend, Teddy. Teddy, I know you'll get hit several times but you're my bestie! Couldn't leave you out!

2. A real cutie, Scout. She has a great story, you should all read it.

3. My Uncle Aldo, because he is a handsome black cat, like my dad-cat was, and he luvs me.

4. My "almost" sister, Abby, who is my brother Zack's girlfriend's, little sister. She is purdy, purdy!

5. A very cool dude, Milo Buddy Bean. Trust me, just go visit him!

6. And my friend, Jules Jr., who Daddy says is such a handsome baby tabby that really knows how to pose for a picture.

7. I can't forget the adorable Laurie, my sister Sophie's niece. Does that make us cousins? Hi Cuz!

*Waves paw to each cat named* Thanks everypaw! I hope you have fun doing it too!

That Wasn't So Bad...

Hey Ya'll!
I got an A+ from my Vet, at my examination! I didn't even cry when I got my shots. He used that funny air gun, and it goes POP, and makes me jump, but it doesn't hurt. Na Na Na!
The Vet said I am ahead in weight (that's 'cuz I mooch canned food all the time). I weighed 5.3 pounds, and I won't be five months old for a few more days. Also, I didn't have any parasites or fleas. He tries really hard to find a flea on any of us, but never has! That makes momma very happy.
I also got a collar, and I am already wearing it. It's black leather, and big brother Zack, said it's just like his. *grin* Dad said I look "sophisticated".

My brother-in-love, Loki, wrote me too, about my first diary entry. He said he has only purred a few times, and that is just recently. So maybe I will learn to purr. I need to take lessons from my brother, Stinky. Mom says he purrs so loud that plaster falls off the ceiling! You can hear him in the next room.

*sniff* Oh! I smell dinner! See ya!

The Griffer

Don't Take it Purr-sonally

Hi Ya'll,
This is my first time to write in a diary. I'm writing for some advice.
I'm almost five months old, and I DON'T PURR!

Does anycat have any idea what that is all about?
I am very friendly, and very sweet, but no matter who is petting me, mom or dad, I just won't purr. I told them not to take it purr-sonally.

I do have a good voice, no problem there. I can meow with the best of them!
Especially if it has anything to do with F-O-O-D. (Mom has to spell it, or I'll be begging)

So if you have any ideas, will you share them?

Today I am getting the last of my kitten shots, and my first "big boy" shot...rabies.
That means I will get a collar and a tag too! We'll see about THAT.
Gonna take a nap now, or maybe bite Queso's tail, or maybe cuddle up with Riley...too many choices.

Thanks for reading my first diary entry.

~Stay tuned for more of "Griffin's Quest"~