I'm much less harassed now

Happy sure keeps Kali busy. He makes my life much better. Yes, I was unhappy (no pun intended) when he came out of his carrier that first day, but within 4 days or so, we were sharing breakfast from the same bowl. I'm really just a big mellow pussy cat. But as Happy acknowledged when he gave me his gift this morning, I AM the queen of this house. It is Tiger's world, and everyone else just lives in it. I even let him play games with me a little, as long as he acts submissive. None of this rough and tumble like he does with Kali. That won't do, I rule this roost. I'm so glad Kali is busier now, b/c she is sooooooo demanding. Super sweet, she'll groom anyone, even the parents, but I'm glad she has a buddy now. I've even started staying up at night and hanging out with them. Before, I'd have to hug on Mommy (or sometimes Daddy) and hope she wouldn't mess with me. She wouldn't leave me alone at night. Now, it's kitty party time at night. This was actually a good decision on my parents' part. Go parents!

Much love to everyone,

Tiger

Raw is good

Mommy has been feeding me some raw food here and there for a few weeks. The other night, she came home from the store. Daddy picked me up and brought me in the kitchen. She took something out of a bag and opened it. Then I could smell it. My heart started pounding faster but I snuggled Daddy and waited patiently. Then Mommy took something yummy looking out of the package and cut some off the big piece. She opened a cabinet and grabbed a bowl. I knew what was going to happen. She put this stuff she called CHICKEN in my bowl. It was so good. I have had it every day since. I am so happy that I just want to FLOP all the time and roll around on my back. I even let Mommy rub my belly. So nice. Kali won't eat any chicken, although Mommy tried, so I got to eat hers the first night. Then Mommy learned better and hasn't given any to Kali. She got some nice Blue Organics Chicken though and put that in our treat bowls. That makes me and Kali happy. Boy do I love chicken. It is so yummy. It is a good day.

Tiger

It's Tiger's World and everyone in my house just lives in it

Mommy has been telling Daddy about the new book about cats that everyone is so excited about. But I am happy to say that Mommy is very smart and she knows that in our house, it is MY world. It's ok though, because Mommy and Daddy say I am very cool and well behaved. Occasionally, I puke a little bit. Mommy and Daddy think it's because I snarf my food down sometimes. Maybe I have a slightly delicate stomach, but it's only a small amount a few times a month. Mommy and Daddy are about to try a raw diet with me. I got to eat a shrimp recently and love it. I also love the new Blue Wilderness food. Daddy actually was around when Mommy poured it into our treat bowls last night and he said "Woah, that really smells stinky, no wonder Tiger likes it." I mean, I DID live outside. I CHOSE to come home with Mommy. I CHOSE to live in the house. I CHOSE to sleep in the bed. I decided how it was going to be. And Mommy and Daddy love me dearly. Last night, Daddy and Mommy were playing Wii together and I didn't think they came to bed early enough to suit me, so I came downstairs and stretched out in daddy's lap and purred and got the happy squinty eyes. I kept them company until they came upstairs. And Daddy said the nicest thing. He said, "I'm so glad you brought Tiger home. She would have died without us." Daddy wasn't consulted about me, and he likes to be part of family decisions, but I suckered him, too. The first night I was home, when I still hung out in the backyard, Mommy kept checking on me and guess what, even though Daddy didn't get any say, he was out there every 30 minutes or so. I am a very attractive and lovable kitty, you know. I had a good time with the parents last night. I have been extra snuggly and floppy lately. I even allow Mommy to gently stroke my tummy just a little bit. It IS so pretty, all peach colored with spots like a cheetah (hence my nickname). Mommy has figured out two sounds that make me flop instantly. It's funny and cool when Mommy makes sounds with me. I think she is silly, but I humor her anyhow. And every night now, Mommy takes a bubble bath and reads and I go in the bathroom and hang out in the towel rack with her. It's our mommy-daughter time. Sometimes we shut the door and Kali gets MAD!. She tries to stick her paw under the door and she throws herself on the door. She scratches at the door and cries. It's funny. I mean if we let her in, it's not like she sticks around to hang out anyhow. She comes in, hangs out a minute and leaves. But no one should EVER try to deny Kali something she wants. She's pretty aggro if she doesn't get what she wants. I'm not aggro, I just am manipulative. And since this is MY world, I do get what I want. I don't have to be aggro. Boy, I sound like a really arrogant twerp in this diary entry, I'd better ask Mommy if I'm still a good kitty. Hang on . . . .

OK, she just says I'm chill and confident. That's true. I walked out of the woods, chose her, made sure she took me home, made it clear I wanted to be indoors, and communicate very clearly with her. I'm so sweet that Mommy and Daddy see no need to deny me what I want. I'm very low-key and low maintenance. Boy do I love my parents. I'm not as interesting or crazy as my sister, but my Mommy always says I'm her bestest companion. She says I'm just great company. I think SHE'S great company, and Daddy, too. I just like being with them. The only fly in the ointment is that she has to work right now. I'd be happier if she didn't, but I do work my schedule around them. I stay in the bed with them from the time they go to bed until around 4-5 am. Then I take a snack and potty break and come back until they get up. I rest, snooze, lay there, or whatever, and just generally want to be with them. I guess I am a good companion. Well it's time to go snuggle some more. I have to do my duty! Have a great weekend.

Tiger

Back to school stinks!

Mommy has to go to work tomorrow. I hate it. I want her to stay home forever and snuggle me. I like being wherever she is and sleeping late in the bed together. I could stay there with Mommy all day long. She had a bad headache on New Year's Day and we stayed in bed until 5pm. It was beautimus, I'm sorry her head hurts so bad, but I don't like it when she leaves the house. Today she and daddy went somewhere and weren't gone long, and I was still by the door waiting for them when they got back. I am upset and cry and wait for Mommy by the door when she goes out. After a while, I give up, but I do wait by the door quite a long time. I don't want Mommy to go. And her head is not ok still. I know she'd rather be home with me. GRRRRR!

Tiger

A Poem for all Tigers and tiger striped kitties!

Mommy loves this poem and says the first stanza to me all the time!

Arthur Quiller-Couch, ed. 1919. The Oxford Book of English Verse: 1250–1900.

William Blake. 1757–1827

489. The Tiger

TIGER, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?

In what distant deeps or skies 5
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand dare seize the fire?

And what shoulder and what art
Could twist the sinews of thy heart? 10
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand and what dread feet?

What the hammer? what the chain?
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? What dread grasp 15
Dare its deadly terrors clasp?

When the stars threw down their spears,
And water'd heaven with their tears,
Did He smile His work to see?
Did He who made the lamb make thee? 20

Tiger, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?

Disgruntled but looking good!

I was growling, like a dog, when Mommy picked me up. Once I got home, and got settled in, Mommy snuggled me. I let her even though I was mad, but I HISSED at her. That'll teach her to take me to the vet. I do look all sleek and shiny, and all my pretty colors and shining out even more brightly than usual. I do smell nice, although Mommy says I normally smell like spices and the shampoo from the vet is not as nice as my natural smell. I'm not stinky like Kali. Then again, I am really good at grooming. She never has been the master of grooming.

After I hissed at Mommy and was mean, she had to go out for a while, and when she came back, I was glad to see her. I just came upstairs when she called b/c it is MY favorite time of the day: Sleepy time with mommy. Daddy is playing the Wii, Mommy got him some new toy and game that go with it. I don't mind, but it makes Kali mad, b/c she thinks Mommy and Daddy exist to throw that stupid ball for her to fetch. Or rather I should say stupid balls, b/c she has like 20 of them. Mommy has to fish them out from under the furniture with a long wooden spoon every week or two. She fished out six from under the entertainment center the other night. I think Mommy should stay in bed and let me snuggle her and use her as a pillow all the time. She gets to warm, it's great. Then I throw off as much heat as a small space heater. It feels good to be that warm. It gets too much for her, but I just wait til she cools off and settles down and then I snuggle her some more. Mommy exists so she can be with me in my mind. I'm mad she has to work again next week. When will summer vacation come? Not soon enough for me! Oh well, it's sleepy time, so I will sign off with some warm wishes for happy, healthy families, both furry and non-furry and a Happy New Year!

Love,

Tiger

Mommy snuggles

I have been getting such good snuggles from Mommy. Kali and I have both been lying on top of her or right next to her all night. Sometimes, she gets too hot and thrashes around for a while or gets uncomfortable and wiggles around until she's comfy again. I just lay there and let her move, or sometimes I get annoyed (I'm very patient) and move away for a while until she settles down. I just love snuggling mommy. I know she loves me, too. Mommy got out our pet carriers this morning, so I think we're going someplace. I love getting into boxes, so I always hop right in. Riding in the car is ok, I have a particular reproachful meow that I only say when I'm riding in the car, but when mommy plays the radio, sings along, and pets me, I don't mind too much. I'm always nice to the people at the vet. They love us. They always says we are soooooo pretty. We know we are pretty, mommy treats us like little princesses. I just love that fishy new food Mommy got me. She says it has lots of protein and real fish in it. She put it in the treat bowl, and I can just snack on it. Mommy says she's going to be giving us this food, A TREAT really, as our food all the time, once we get used to it. I love Mommy and she loves me. She always says I'm her bestest companion. I hope my bath doesn't take too long at the vet! I wonder if Mommy misses me already. If she's lying on the couch and watching movies without me, I am going to get VERY upset!

Tiger

Happy Holidays

I've been having a good time recently. Mom was sick almost the whole week before her Christmas break and she and I watched movies and snuggled on the couch. I laid on her chest and purred to make her feel better and kept her warm. She always says I'm the best companion ever. I take that title seriously. I follow her around the house and keep her company no matter what she's been doing. I love how my mom smells. She's had these things she put in the shower to help her head. She said they are Sudafed shower tabs and that they have eucalyptus in them. They smell so good. I sit on the toilet next to the tub and hang out while mom soaks in the vapors. It's fun to keep her company and I just love different smells. She also got some organic bubble bath for cold and sinus and that smells REALLY good. She makes the bath nice and hot and shuts the door. I hang out in my usual spot. It's so warm and steamy and smells wonderful. The only bad part is then my sister hangs out on the other side of the bathroom door and sticks her paw under the door and makes noises to annoy me. Then I can't enjoy the steam and good smells b/c I know my sister is trying to get my goat. Last night, mommy knew I couldn't stand Kali's antics anymore and she opened the door. This is bad b/c the vapors escape and it's better for mom's head to keep them in. But I went outside, Kali came inside, then she went out and I came back in and sat on my "throne" and enjoyed the vapors until they went away. Mom also had a massage last week and she smelled sooooooo good. Her hair, her face, everything smelled a little different. She said the massage therapist uses organic products. I just love anything spicy or natural smelling, it makes me just want to crawl all over mom. Christmas Eve, mom and dad ate Indian food and boy did their breath smell good. I am just crazy about how everything smells.

Christmas night, mom and dad went to visit some friends and stayed out for the night. Kali and I snuggled up in our parents' bed and slept the whole time. When they came back, they snuggled us so much, it was great. Kali and I slept on mom and made her too hot all last night. I would not leave mommy alone, I just love laying on her, but I make her too hot. Kali also climbed on mommy's head and slept on the back of her neck. It was so good to have them back even though they were gone such a short time. I only like it when mom is at home all the time. I think if she could stay home with us all the time, she would. We have such a good time together. I hope mom is going to come back to bed and snuggle us some more.

Tiger