Dakota Antics

A Great Birthday

Yes, it was great! I got a new mouse who is sheepskin and has a pouch. My mouse smells funny but Mom says it is catnip. Catnip? A new experience and I am approaching him cautiously, sneaking up on him and circling wide around him. I am not normally so shy but all the attention focussed on me and singing to me was overwhelming. Mom will get my pictures here soon. Purrs.....

Dakota is 2 years old

Wow! How time flies! It seems like only yesterday that I came to live with mom and dad and Busterbear.......I will have a party tonight with cake and candles and a new toy. Wish you were here.......

Kitty Cation

I am fed up with Kitty Cation my mama calls them. It was much more fun when I got to go to the coast too. Now they have leased out the condo and still have the use of it sometimes. The furnishings are not ours now and Buster Bear and I don't get to go. We are taken to a large vet's in the area that boards and grooms etc. We just got back from a Cation last week. The second Cation this summer. The Cations seem to get longer and longer. Plus you never know what they are going to do to you while you are there. This time I got my nails trimmed. What a bummer! At least Buster got to spend some time in the same cage with his neighborhood friend for a playday when Rascal spent a day there. I don't even get to see Buster because I am in the kitty room in a kitty condo. All us kitty's can do is look at each other. The dogs get to go outside 3 times a day. I will keep you updated on this. Kota

Dakota On A Diet?

Oh no! My trip to the vet for my shots was disastrous! The vet told my Mom that I am too fat. Getting a belly! I am ruining my sleek body and appearance! Mom must cut back on my food! I only eat Science Diet as prescribed. Oops! Mom forgot to tell them about my treats! Well I have been cut back on those too! It's a cruel world out there....

My Elderly Neighbor

I have an elderly neighbor across the street that I just seem to adore even though I have never met him in person. I get up at 5 AM and go watch him back his car out and go meet his buddies at the coffee shop. Then around 7 AM I go back to the window to see him return safely. My neighbor asked my Mom if she would like to sell that cat!

Do Cats Get Arthritis?

Busterbear now has arthritis. He does not like the cold weather and wears sweaters and stays wrapped in blankets indoors. There are also no walks for him on bad days. I love the cold as I have on a big fur coat all year around. I sleep on a/c vents in the floor all summer. Moma says I am going to freeze myself. Do cats get arthritis?

Dakota and Buster On Vacation

Buster and I got to go on vacation to our condo in Rockport. This was my first trip! I loved the condo with windows looking over the golf course. There were many birds there. Buster went for walks there and met some other resident dogs....

Buster's Birthday Party

Buster is 9 years old. Buster had nine candles on his cake! WOW! I went to Buster's BD party.

Dakota is One Year Old!

Happy Birthday Dakota! We had a great family celebration and Busterbear joined me. There was a cupcake with one candle which was lit and I wanted to touch it so bad. Busterbear and I got extra treats too! I am a Big Boy now, Mama says!

Home Alone

I was Home Alone all day Saturday of Labor Day Weekend while my family went to a family gathering in Austin Area! Busterbear went to a neighbor's house, who is a dog groomer and keeps dogs, to spend the night.

Mama called all the vets etc. who board cats and all said that I would have to stay from Saturday night until Tuesday morning. Mama said that she just couln't do that to me and that she just couldn't be without me that long.

I was a good boy and didn't tear down the curtains, eat plants, hang myself on an electric cord, rewire the computers or get electrocuted biting wires. The house was intact! I was a good boy!

Bionic Cat

It seems that I am a bionic cat! They say I have a microchip in me? Now where would that be? This microchip seems to tell someone who I am and where I belong among other things? Gee! What's this world coming to! I know who I am and where I belong.

A New Leash On Life

My new home is so amazing! My dream now is to get a harness and retractable leash like Buster Bear's. Buster Bear gets harnessed every afternoon around 8 PM and gets to walk Daddy all around the mobile park here. Buster Bear knows everyone and everyone knows Buster Bear. Even when we are out in the community they ask where do you live and what kind of dog do you have? Response: Black poodle? I thought so. Everyone who calls us asks how is Buster? No one else! Buster has so many dog friends in the park and especially "Rascal" who he gets to stay in the same cage with when they are boarded at the same time. Buster also goes to Carol's in the park and gets groomed and sometimes stays along with other dogs with Carol instead of being boarded. Carol also put a bandana on Buster which Buster sure loves and growls at anyone who tries to take it off of him. Buster has kitty friends too in the park I'm sure. If I could just get a harness and leash like Buster, I could go walking every day and have many friends like Buster! They just tell me "you can't go you are a housecat."

A Pet's Ten Commandments

1. My life is likely to last 10-15 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.

2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.

3. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.

4. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments, but I have only you.

5. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.

6. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.

7. Before you hit me, before you strike me, remember that I could hurt you, and yet, I choose not to bite you.

8. Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I have been in the sun too long, or my heart might be getting old or weak.

9. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too, will grow old.

10. On the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there, because I love you so.

Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful experience without God's critters.

Bird Watching

My favorite activity on Tumbleweed, our street, is bird watching. I spend hours hunkering down and dodging the birds flying low. Mama says I look like I am watching a tennis match. Wow! we have so many! There are mourning doves, cardinals, blue jays, mockingbirds, titmouse and all kinds of sparrows. Plus there are hundreds of hummingbirds. I especially like the birdie's feeding time which seems to be early morning and late evening. Now if I could just be out there I could catch me one for sure!

The Great Escape

Well I have been here over a week and had a chance to get into the routine here. That is the new routine since I disrupted the old one. Buster Bear, our poodle, gets let out in the middle of the night when he starts whining. Someone always jumps up and lets him out. This is great! I always tag along and lurk in the shadows. Finally, I had my chance!! Daddy got up and did not notice me behind him so I slipped out with Buster Bear. After Buster Bear came in it was noticed that I was missing. Of course! It was a full moon and I was checking out my new surroundings. I kept darting under neath a little building on the property and no one could find me. Mama is now up with flash lights everywhere looking. I come out to see her and get caught. Oh well, that was great fun!

Buster Bear

My family dog, Buster Bear, was the "Dog of the Day" on Dogster for Saturday July 5, 2008. We are so honored to be featured on Dogster and Catster! This is such fun! You can visit Buster here: http://www.dogster.com/dogs/15634

Buster is quite a dog! I am glad to be his housemate and in his family! Buster is well known here in our neighborhood, Three Hills Mobile Park and I doubt there is anyone who does not know who he is and where he lives. Buster is an old hand at Dogster and has many friends and gifts! Buster has many photos as well, a portfolio if you will and also a slideshow if our Mama gets around to adding it. Perhaps someday she will make these for me too!

Buster and I got off to a slow start as he was not used to cats and has been top dog of this household for 8 years. Buster thought cats were to lunge at when Daddy took you walking. And I certainly have not lived with a dog before. We did not associate with the dogs much at the shelter but we could certainly hear them when they were vocal. It was nip and tuck for a few days and we often had to be corralled or put in "time out". Believe me "Time Out" is NO fun! Neither of us liked that! Now I am confident enough to jump out at Buster when he walks by and he just gives me a disgusted look and keeps on going. I don't think he enjoys cat, ER, kitten games much! But we have been caught lying together or kissing at times. Now if we could just get the camera to catch how we really love each other when no one is around!

Our Mama and Daddy too, are so proud of us and say things went much better than expected.....

Thanks Catster

Thank you for making me Kitty Diary Central - "Today's Picks" for Sunday July 13, 2008. That is the cat's MEOW! And other friends to add to my Corral and Friends List too. I am so honored!

About My Family

What about dogs? My family consists of a toy poodle 8 yrs old named Buster Bear who was Dog of the Day this week on Dogster. Why can't we add dogs to our family on Catster???? Buster is my family! Buster and I are still working out our pecking order here but Buster of course thinks everything here belongs to him. I have such a sweet personality and am so friendly that I think Buster will get over his being so possessive of his things and people. At least he doesn't care much for mice and balls, thank goodness! I guess Buster finds me a bit too frisky and rambunctious at times as I have just enough kitten and siamese in me to be very entertaining to the family! They say I am just too cute to suit Buster!

Stressed, Who Me?

They were so worried at the shelter that I would be stressed moving to a home and moving in with an 8 yr. old toy poodle, Buster Bear. Well I fooled them! I took over this household. I am enjoying the stress diet though, thanks Animal Shelter!

A Home Of My Own

I am so happy to be rescued from the animal shelter although it was a great place and I had many friends there. It is nice to have a home and family and to belong! Thanks to Freeman Fritts Animal Shelter, Kerrville, Texas!