http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true Catster diary for the cat Sweets en Copyright 2013 by Sweets & Catster Sat, 18 May 2013 15:38:22 PDT Catster Pet-o-matic Gennie - http://www.catster.com 360 http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/821094 Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:22:46 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/821094 There was a past Catster site article titled: "My Tripod Would Be the Alpha Cat If It Weren't For He ... (wrestled with the alligator who thought my leg would "taste like chicken" ) had my amputation surgery. But, it all became the most clear to me that I was not "like them" [Nuk and Gabby] when I got my own "Recovery Condo". Once I got out of that condo (and the Cone of Shame) it was time to put my paw down, so to meow. Like a boss... I can make the humans do all of the stupid human tricks that I've taught them. "Turn the water on, turn it off, now turn it on again" "Give me your sofa seat and you sit on the floor". "Lift me up, there where I'm looking at - get it?" I can make the humans also do a ridiculous dance. All I need to do is walk in front of them and suddenly drop and plop over on my side. Oh that one is so highly amusing that if you haven't tried it for yourself, I suggest you do! The graceless, awkward moves that ensue from your human will have you smiling for days. Days! Like a boss... I can make the Striped Nuisance take a wide path around me, with just a look in his direction. More hilarity! When Nuk wants be "somewhere" and I'm in his way, he walks around me. Giving me a wide berth and wary glances that say "Look, I'm avoiding you, so could you, you know, maybe avoid launching yourself at me?" Like a boss... I get *my* way and get what I want 98% of the time. (The other 2% is split between my not having or being able to do "things that are dangerous/harmful to me" and what I can only assume is general human contrariness) Like a boss... I'm not afraid of the snow and I get the most outdoor "porch time" Like a boss... I show benevolence and tolerance towards the Wookie. (Unless she's in her super-annoying playful young-one mode and thinks that I'm her toy) Like a boss... When our litter boxes are scooped in the morning, I'm the first one who goes and "makes her mark". Like a boss... I am never "rousted" from a sleeping place. If I am sleeping comfortably on the bed and a human wants to take a nap, the human also knows that he/she/they must arrange themselves around me - NOT the other way around. I'm "like a boss" because I am the boss!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/782444 Thu, 31 May 2012 08:00:33 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/782444 Thank you friends for celebrating my Gotcha Day/Birthday with me. Everything is better when shared w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/773542 Tue, 3 Apr 2012 20:37:10 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/773542 I've been to our vet so many times now. I consider it a success if I get to go back home on the sam ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/746909 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:54:20 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/746909 Saturday brought with it some snow. Those who knew me last year (pre-amputation) know that snow day ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/736080 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:50:58 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/736080 I read about this new game called 'Kitty Kat Talk Tag' in Gabby's Diary. It seems she got it from C ... Colette's Diary [I'm not really surprised Gabby was the first of our family to play] It seems like it's a really easy game to play and there are no rules! You just have to answer a few Questions. So please PLAY ALONG, everyfur! 1. Your Meowmy or Dad is asleep and you are furry hungry; You would..... Wow. There are so many varied ways to wake a human. Let me consider the *wisdom* of revealing my *methods* (well, past the ones, I've already revealed.) Walking on them works, pawing at them, biting their hair, burrowing under the covers... 2. You are furry sleepy and are sleeping on a top ledge; Meowmy or Dad would say.......... "Aw, look at the Itty" and I would watch them through slit open eyes to make sure that they just pass on by. ** I feel I must add, that regardless of *what* Gabby may write on her diary, the very *idea* of her Wookieness being on a "top ledge" is laughable as well as nearly 'physically impossible' ~ While ducks may waddle and fly, Wookies seem able to only waddle ** 3. You saw a dog who wants to chase something; what's the furry furst thing you would you say or do? "Bye bye doggy!" and then I think to myself "You'll never catch whatever you're chasing." 4. Your Meowmy or Dad wants you to stop tearing the furniture. You would... Stop for a moment, give them a look that says "You're not the boss of me." and continue. 5. Your Kitty Kat emergency box, full of fur fashions, is locked. Oh No! You would.... That's a confusing question. I don't wear clothes and the only fur I wear is my own, so... I guess I would do nothing. Okay, I don't "Tag" ~ But if you liked reading my answers and want to show me yours, consider yourself "Tagged" HAVE FUN!! Headbonks…]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/734378 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:19:11 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/734378 It's been cool enough lately and we haven't used our air conditioner much this summer. There was tha ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/733798 Sat, 20 Aug 2011 22:25:14 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/733798 I want to start with a complaint... I do the "photo test" for our family last night and *he* writes ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/733304 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:03:57 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/733304 This has been going on since the last half of July. It started with one neighborhood guy complainin ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/731583 Tue, 9 Aug 2011 22:05:26 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/731583 Charlie Chocolate Paws Scales of Feistiness 1. Do you make demands of your human? (If you answere ... Yes, they *need* to be told everything and often 1 point 2. If you make demands by doing any of the following, give yourself 1 point for each: Persistent meowing ~ Persistence pays off! 1 point Biting When I want to play ~ Not so much to show I want to play, but biting while playing. 1 point Smacky Paws ~ I am the Smacky Tomato! MoL 1 point Relentless staring ~ What are my big eyes for, if not to make humans cave to my demands. Put the persistent meowing, the relentless stare and a tilted head all together and there is not a human alive who can resist. 1 point Inappropriate behaviors (i.e., chewing on furniture, electrical cords, the oven) ~ I am far too old and dignified to chew on anything 0 points 3. If you make demands by doing any of the following, subtract 1 point: Headbonking ~ Oh, guilty as charged -1 points Rubbing and purring on your human ~ Oh, but sometimes more is to be gained through sweetness than nastiness -1 point 4. If you let your humans rub your belly, subtract 2 points. ~ Oh! I will stop, plop and roll on my side to solicit belly rubs. -2 points 5. If you let anyone kiss your belly, subtract 5 points. ~ I must confess, I don't understand the desire of a human to 'belly kiss' but I have submitted to this... -5 points 6. Are you Head of your Household (HOH)? (1 point if you consider yourself HOH) ~ Indisputably! But, I do not rule with an "Iron Paw" but more of a "Regal" bearing. 1 point 7. If you have kitty (or other animal) siblings, do you: (Give yourself 1 point for each Yes) Eat their food? ~ Nuk and I eat from each others and if Gabby has some in her bowl, I feel free to help myself. Can I claim an extra point for forcing them all to eat my *prescription* diet? 1 point Demand that they groom you? ~ No ! Who wants Nuk or Wookie spit on them? Not I. 0 points Chase them? ~ No! I'm not a "thug." 0 points Stare at them relentlessly? ~ Only if I must engage in a "stare down" with 'him.' 0 points Stalk them? ~ No! Again, I'm far too dignified to engage in such behavior 0 points Pounce on them? ~ No! I would have to actually touch one of them to do that. I have seen them "Cape" each other and it is not a position I ever want to put myself in. Not either the "Capee" or the "Caped." 0 points Make them meow? ~ Make them? I do not make them do anything. 0 points Steal their (well, *your*) toys? ~ No, I'd rather they be occupied with their toy and therefore leaving me alone. 0 points Make them growl? ~ No, I am usually the one, screaming or hissing at the indignity and intrusion of their unwanted *advances 0 points Make their ears go backwards? ~ The backward ear thing seems to be a side effect of the stare down with 'you know who.' 1 point Pretend to be grooming (or staring at the wall, ceiling, etc.) while actually stalking them? ~ No, but I know exactly *whose* tactic that is.... and he's not quite as *subtle* as he believes himself to be 0 points 8. Have you ever destroyed household items? (1 point for each yes) Furniture? ~ Ooooh, the others will probably not admit it, but we each have a paw in destroying the cloth on the 'mushroom' ottoman. 1 point Clothing or shoes? ~ Some cat *attacked* the leather pants in the closet. We blamed "Taag' (That's our story and we're sticking to it.) 0 points Kitty Toys? ~ There is not a toy that our teeth and claws have not eventually destroyed. 1 point 9. Please list any other crazy things you do that are ridiculously feisty (1 point per). I'm not very ridiculous or feisty. Total Score (Place your score/name in your Diary Title): My Score is 2 Feisty Points! I am a LAIDBACK LOVEBUG 0-5 LAIDBACK LOVEBUG: You are a lovebug. You are sweet (and probably floofy) and you go with the flow. Nothing *really* bothers you and you like everybody. You don’t even mind having a feisty sibling! You are a laidback lovebug! 6-15 COOL CAT: You are one cool cat. Smooth with a touch of mischief. You’ve got a bit of feisty in you and a bit of lovebug. Balance is good; you know how to have a good time by chasing and pouncing AND you know how to have a good time by being a mellow kitty and just hanging out. You are a cool cat! 16+ CRAZY FEISTY: You are a nut. A cheeky little monkey! Crazy, feisty, the talk of the town! Chasing kitty sisters, demanding your human feed you NOW, eating your mom’s favorite pair of shoes, turning on the oven with your freakishly strong teeth just because you can! The world is your playground and you’ll try anything once (or twice). If your human can handle the shenanigans of a CRAZY FEISTY kitty cat, all is good! If your human cannot handle the shenanigans, wait until she leaves for work to get crazy and then blame it on your sistercat when your human comes home! You are crazy feisty (and a whole lot of mischievous fun!)! Any kitty that wants to play is invited! Feel free to tag friends to find out just how feisty your friends are!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/729189 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:53:11 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/729189 1. Meow! Are you a noisy kitty or a quiet kitty? I am a "noisy" kitty. I am also a 'persistently ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/728652 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:14:47 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/728652 Yesterday was some kind of magical, special day.... First I was permitted out on the back porch with ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/727787 Thu, 7 Jul 2011 20:58:00 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/727787 It has been hot here this week. I have been what Mama thinks is "lethargic in the heat." There hav ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/727298 Sun, 3 Jul 2011 13:28:26 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/727298 She looked up at Papa with tears in her eyes several times during the latest novel she read. She sa ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/726243 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:29:08 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/726243 A package arrived ! A lovely orange papered and ribboned package. Once it was unwrapped it reveale ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/724830 Thu, 9 Jun 2011 17:22:01 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/724830 I'm a pretty happy kitty ! Because of my cardiac history, my vet (Dr. Lucy, who is also my surgeo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/724730 Wed, 8 Jun 2011 15:19:59 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/724730 Yes... tomorrow at 4:45 pm, I have an appointment scheduled. Mama noticed, something is not right w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/723981 Wed, 1 Jun 2011 20:47:29 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/723981 There's a saying "Time flies when you're having fun." I do know that Time passes much too quickly f ... Cali made me for my birthday! Happy Birthday to you! You live in a zoo! With hamsters & a Wookee And a Striped Nuisance,too! Happy Birthday from us all!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/722491 Thu, 19 May 2011 01:13:09 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/722491 MoL ! A friend gave Mama a painted sign to hang. It says "A Spoiled Rotten Cat Lives Here" and t ... really need to follow the word "spoiled?" Aren't things that are spoiled usually rotten as well? (Such things usually have hairy fungus growing off of them too. I've checked myself and there certainly is no fungus, hairy or otherwise on me. Although the Wookie may qualify as a fungus. Hairy and growing) ~ MoL] Last week was beautiful 6 straight days of warmth and sun and outdoor excursions to the back porch. I loved it! Warm wood and unfiltered breezes. It was fantastic. I don't get to stay out on the porch for long though, Mama and Papa don't want my ears getting "sunburned." When we'd come back inside, I'd ask (no, demand!) to go back out again. I heard the word "No" too many times for my liking. This week, I have not been outside at all. It's been raining off and on and the porch is constantly wet. Any little clearing in the rain has me up and demanding that we go ouuttt ! When it rains though, I sleep and hope that when I wake from my nap, it might be sunny again outside. When I cry Papa laughs at me and says "Oh how you suffer" and then promises on our next sunny day we'll go back outside. I have him trained so well, I am the 9 pound boss of two humans. Now... if only I could be the boss of the weather quite so easily. Speaking of "training" I'm trying the impossible. I'm trying train the Wookie in my ways. That's a tough task. Her loyalty seems first and foremost to food. She's as fickle as the Striped Nuisance is fickle with his thuggish affections. I did manage to teach her "How to wake people" She picked that up really quickly (probably because breakfast is involved.) I think she was amazed the first time my people waking techniques worked for her. Sometimes I'll tell her. "You go wake them, I don't want to be the *blamed* one" and like a good little minion, she wakes them while I watch. The Wookie has also discovered the "joy" of the kitchen window (MY kitchen window) She even uses my 'step furniture' to help herself to get there. She thinks that if I'm already sitting in the window that I might share the view with her. I've told her, with my most serious look "This window isn't big enough for both of us." (It technically is, but I don't want to share.) There are enough other windows, let her go sit in one of them. Let her play "Chase and Romp" with the thug. ... and the thug? He's been pretty un-thuggish to me. Of course, I don't trust him, he made his *reputation* years ago. A strange thing happened the other day. I was sleeping on the couch on the left side cushion, the Wookie was sleeping was the right side cushion ( and quite properly observing the rules of "personal space." ) When I went to sleep all was well. When I woke, I opened my eyes and saw the most disturbing thing. The thug was sleeping on the middle cushion! (which is far too close to me for my liking.) He was closer to me than he was to Gabby. Unacceptable! So I went and took *his* sleeping spot on the bed. (On the bed against Mama's body pillow and near her head pillow.) Everything else is usual here. Without fail, Every night. I take my quartered pill. Nearly every day the three of us are stalked by the camera. (I'm sure Mama is trying to fill my 200 permitted photos.) Guess who doesn't like to sit to have her picture taken? Wookie! Mama starts arranging the lighting and the Wookie says "I'm outta here!"]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/720423 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:30:41 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/720423 I still have a Grade 3 heart murmur. My 19th January surgical EKG showed no evidence of arrhythmia. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/718412 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:29:28 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/718412 First, I want to tell you, my follow up appointment is set up for April 29th. We'll be seeing my us ... Purred by: Colette Sidonie-Samantha (Catster Member) April 9th 2011 at 10:30 pm How come you don't use your smacky paw on the Wookie? Why should it be reserved for the Striped Menace alone? (Mind you, I'm not defending him. He can do that well enough on his own.) Welcome to the world of pill-taking. I'm now getting mine 3 times a day. I haven't quite figured out how to make that liquid medicine hit Mom. (Trust me, I will.) Listen, has anyone suggested a water chaser (via syringe) for the pill? It goes down much easier and the medicine is absorbed into the system a lot quicker. Now, as to the new food system, Samsara sends her condolences to the Wookie. She says she totally understands. Headbonks... Colette, that's a VERY good question. In nearly 2 years, I don't think I've ever smacky pawed the Wookie! Why? I don't exactly have an answer.... You have to take your medicine 3 times a day? That's triple trouble (or opportunity to "bulls-eye" your Mom with it.) Ah, the water syringe chaser. I'm really horrible with liquid from a syringe, but I do usually drink from my water bowl after the ordeal of pill taking. I remember hearing (or reading) about the 'water chaser' and the faster induction of the medication as well was the protective benefits of decreasing the likelihood of esophageal burn from the pill dissolving there and not in my stomach. Samsara can "sympathize" with the Wookie? I'm sure that warms her huge (and probably also furred) Wookie-Heart ! Purred by: ♥ Tasha ♥ (Catster Member) April 9th 2011 at 10:52 pm You are such a good girl Sweets~ we are glad to hear you are acting as yourself. Constant purrs for you. xoxoxo Tasha Tasha, you're such a sleek and chic sweet panther. Thanks for your purrs ! I'm a huge believer in the Power of the Purr. Purred by: Cali (Catster Member) April 10th 2011 at 5:05 am I'm glad to hear that your heart murmur isn't keeping you from leaping & playing & squabbling with Gabby. Ah,cat squabbling! Sounds like home! Nuk slobber! Ewww! I eat Tigger's food sometimes,but the only slobbering he does is food slobbering from his mouth as he tries to stuff 3 mouthfuls into 1 Tiggermouth..... Cali, They're just gross aren't they? Those "bat-eared" boys. I'm so sorry that you have to live with two of them. Purred by: Orange Ruffy (Catster Member) April 10th 2011 at 6:45 am Sweets, We are purring for you here... I can so relate to the Wookiething. The Dustmop is the bane of my existance. I don't understand my pawrents liking her. She's got long stinky fur too, and she likes to ambush me. I'm cranky, Senior cat here, and old. I don't like the others-and her least of all...except for Natalie....sorry. I, too, get watched all the time now because mommy and daddy worry about me. I'm more cranky because that mop thing is always around somewhere, skulking. So far she's only stolen my food from the coffee table when I'm not eating. But they are not to be trusted! We love you and please know you're in all our purrs. Orange Ruffy, Aren't you a sweet guy. Thanks for the love and purrs. I just love your description of your hairy fursib. If I had not nicknamed mine the "Wookie" (and believe me, it makes some rather "Chewbacca" type sounds too) then "Dustmop" would have a completely appropriate nickname. Purred by: Chef Rooster Who Loves Hazel L (Catster Member) April 10th 2011 at 7:24 am we are purring for you Sweets..everyday.. My Lady has the same problem with Miz Rose, who has gained too much weight and we could not understand why, till we realized she was using her Ninja stealth mode to suss out Redd and Mina's special food! Now that has been resolved, but no satisfying thud marking her disappointment for us to enjoy.. You keep on being you Sweets....we love you! Chef Rooster Chef Rooster (and family) Thanks for the Love! It actually terrifies me that Miz Rose has gained some 'sneaky feeding' weight, yet has never lost her Ninja Skilllllzzzzz ! The idea that the Wookie might come to realize that she can launch herself through the air like Miz Rose does, is beyond scary! Surely Miz Rose loses her balance or misjudges a leap sometimes and then you should hear that "oh so satisfying" "thud" ~ Be sure to hide your snicker behind your paw or your tail, lest you incur the Gingery wrath of the Ninja herself. Nothing is quite so infuriating as "Injured Pride." Purred by: Tigger/ Purring for Hazel Lucy (Catster Member) April 10th 2011 at 7:45 am I understand completely. Kringle thinks mine is his too!!! Sometimes a smackety paw is the only thing they understand!@! Tigger, there seem to be two schools of "Eaters." First school has the philosophy "What's mine is mine and what's yours is also mine." While the second school is of a much more civilized manner. "To each their own, we all have enough.\ Don't touch mine and I won't touch yours." I believe it all hearkens back to manners and upbringing. Somecat's "momcat" didn't teach them manners. Purred by: Elvin (Catster Member) April 10th 2011 at 8:56 am I hate it when my sisfur tries to make me wear "the cape"! Purring for you! Oh Elvin, "The Caping" is terrible. Again, it's an etiquette issue, I believe. What silly cat tries to make another cat wear a fur cape? Purrs to you my friend, that you may always either elude or shake off your cape-attempting sisfur!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/718190 Sat, 9 Apr 2011 22:09:14 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/718190 It's been a mostly quiet, normal week. I've been taking my Benazepril now for 9 days and enduring h ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/717259 Fri, 1 Apr 2011 17:02:42 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/717259 I'm shattered. I don't know how I kept from storming into the waiting area and ranting. (20 years ag ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/716889 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:45:28 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/716889 Any cat know how to stop the rabid paparazzi? There's a new camera here and we're all being stalked ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/709572 Tue, 1 Feb 2011 07:52:23 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/709572 We have just come home from braving the wintry weather. We gave ourselves lots of extra time but th ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/709454 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:42:43 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/709454 It's always nice to be picked as one of the Daily Diary featured diaries. I have such pawesome frie ... Natalie the NatCat I met Natalie because we had our surgeries on the same day! We got to come home from our respective Torturies on the same day, we were awaiting our biopsy results and have been recovering together. While I had my amputation Natalie had a double mastectomy :( Her biopsy came back positive for cancer though. I would hope that my friends who have been so supportive and loving towards me will go and share some purrs and power of the paw with Natalie the NatCat too !]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/709032 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 11:47:22 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/709032 I've been tagged by the lovely â�¥ Nina â�¥ I'm supposed to tell you 5 things my humans do that a ... ♥ Nina ♥ I'm supposed to tell you 5 things my humans do that annoy me. (This is going to be my "Post-Surgical" Tag.) **If you want to play, consider yourself "tagged" by me and I'd love to read your answers on your diary. 1. What is with this cone? Don't think for a moment that because it's clear it's ok. My head has a HUGE and nearly unnavigable circumference. Additionally, I look like a dork. Thanks... 2. Why won't you let me lick at my incision? I'm a cat, I naturally want to lick myself. Besides, as it heals it itches. You are "escalating" in the ways that you devise to torture me. 3. Do NOT think that I am ever going to reveal to you again that I'm in any kind of pain. A year and a half ago, it hurt to pee and I woke up in the Tortury with an ache and a "sewn up belly." This year, my leg hurt and again I woke up in the Tortury with another ache, another sewing and WITHOUT A LEG! 4. I like the crate you've provided for me... Except when I DON'T. ...and when I want out. I'm not joking. I WANT OUT !!! 5. A little PRIVACY, Please. Since I've come home from the Tortury, you have *hovered* over me every minute that I'm out of the crate. If it's not both of you hovering, it's one or the other. Additionally? Is it really necessary that my litter box *offerings* be so diligently monitored? How would you like that? Maybe I'll start that with you.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/708764 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:49:06 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/708764 I don't have bone cancer. The first biopsied area showed Degenerative Arthrosis ~ Tibiotarsal joint ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/708279 Sat, 22 Jan 2011 08:51:39 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/708279 I had a 9am appointment back at the Tortury to meet with a Physical Therapist. NOT happy about retu ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/708127 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:03:01 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/708127 We're home!!! (I was released from the Tortury at 12:15 today) I cried in the carrier ALL the way ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707946 Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:43:07 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707946 Just got the call from our vet that Sweets' surgery went well. She's awake. She did lose her whol ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707761 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 01:34:47 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707761 I have some experience with the Tortury. Every time I have to go there, I get stalked beforehand wh ... most people because when we go home to our families we go "For Life!" Thank you for all your pawmails, comments, rosettes and gifties on my diary entries and for my DDP. You, my friends, by turn cheer me, comfort me and warm my heart! I want to write a separate post just for "Thanking" you. (I guess, I better book a typist today unless I want to be doing it from the hospital Wednesday.)]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707307 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:05:37 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707307 I'm taking back my diary! There's a human saying that goes something like "Things always look b ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707208 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:10:28 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707208 I'm going to hijack Sweets' diary, because I don't have the presence of mind to write this from her ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707014 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 07:37:25 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/707014 Meteorological Humans, take note. I am a more accurate forecaster than any two legged being on the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/699266 Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:11:17 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/699266 These days, I've been a very unhappy girl. :( On the days when the heat isn't on and isn't availabl ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/695359 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:10:11 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/695359 Friends of our family know that we dog-sit for some really sweet doggies sometimes. The one little ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/685267 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 08:49:02 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/685267 My twin friend Ishtar first posted this for August 8 ~ World Cat Day, and it's wonderful! I *was* ... Ishtar first posted this for August 8 ~ World Cat Day, and it's wonderful! I *was* the first cat of our family to have this done for them, but late last night Nuk *hijacked* my diary and wrote his answers over the ones for me! (I know... some blame must go to our human typist.) Well... on the *bright* side, I am the only cat of my family to have their Questionnaire filled out TWICE ! If you like this Tag and your family wants to fill it out about you - Consider yourself "Tagged" by me ! WORLD CAT DAY- Questionnaire You know some people call us moody, stubborn, capricious or not willing to learn. what is your opinion about such cat prejudices? Those are the people who do not appreciate or understand your species! It is against these people that I, myself have some prejudices. You are anything but moody and certainly not stubborn. I think you would have laughed (or at least smirked) to have seen me with the very definition of "stubborn"...What would you have thought watching me trying to move a 150 .lb dog who didn't want to go back inside when I called. Or the time I had to again try to persuade to move, the same dog, who had decided sit herself down right in the middle of the street as we were crossing. To say a cat is "unwilling to learn" is false - You, my sweet itty one, learn exactly what you want to, on the first time. I also do not think that you ever forget something once learned and you are amazingly adaptive and resourceful in applying your knowledge and refining your techniques. Tell me: how do you remember our first day together in our home? You were "sweet" even that first night, quarantined in our bathroom. Those first pictures of you are still some of my most favourite pictures. I remember marveling at your confidence and that you felt comfortable enough, even on that first night to play with the catnip head bear and when you crawled into a contented ball on my lap, I nearly cried. I pledged that night to you, that for every day of your life with us you would know just how adored and cherished you are! You have taught me so much – but what did you learn from me? You came with an important lesson for me to learn. You have taught me to see the perfection in someone that others before me had considered "imperfect" or even "defective." Do you realize that your right rear leg is not like the other cats? If you do, you never seem bitter about it, just accepting and adaptive! Have you ever wished – even for a second – that i was someone else? No! I love you and celebrate you for exactly *who* you are! I would not change you for the world! All I have ever wanted for you is for you to be *who* you are! What if we'd change bodies for a day? You would finally have your coveted thumbs, but at what cost? I do wonder how the ungainliness of human ambulation would seem to you. While I think that I, myself would be thrilled with my feline-ness and would doubtlessly come away from such a change with a new appreciation for your physical adaptability. Would I even be half as graceful as you, with a leg whose knee can never bend? Could you name those of my habits you would not want to miss? How could I even start to list? For you I shall try! Do let me state that for every habit that I may "grumble" over, I really do adore your quirkiness! While I do not know why after dinner, you must insist to climb me and *tenderize* with your kneading my full stomach, I sigh with contentedness when you finally settle yourself down, looking up at me and stretch a paw towards my shoulder. While I may complain grumpily at an early morning paw touching my face, lips or attempting to explore my mouth and certainly Chris and I may try to wave away the tickling whiskers which are brushing our sleeping cheeks, I don't know what we would do without such a morning greeting. I may not understand why you must walk around and around our heads before finally settling down upon one. I expect you know exactly what you are doing, because my dear, it *is* impossible to continue sleeping with a cat on either of our heads. Why, oh why must we wake to "watch you eat?" I am continuously amazed at your vocal range and your willingness to *converse.* Our conversations where you miau and I answer you back in inelegant human speech, and you meOW back your replies until either I understand and grant what you are talking about, or you give up on me in frustration, are a highlight of my days. I do not understand *why* the pumice stone is not permitted to remain on the tub side, or why you must always knock it off when you see it there - but these are the things that our uniquely *yours* and the things which a day without, would seem an incomplete day. Let's imagine we could go back in time – how would you estimate the probability that you would adopt me again? 100% ! I have always been your Champion. From that first moment, accidentally meeting you at your Adoption Event when our (yours with mine) eyes met, and I learned of your *difficulties* in finding your forever home, I have wanted our home to be your home! As we were leaving do you know that I said to Chris "Oh please let's!" Two days later, when thinking of you brought tears to my eyes, Chris said "You're thinking about that cat, aren't you?" - and I was... Even after I had contacted your shelter to learn more about your personality and express my interest in you, I remember telling your Shelter Mama that I simply wanted you to go to the best home possible, even if it was not ours and that I *understood* if another family wanted to adopt you before I could persuade Chris to see the perfection in you! I would have moved the moon and stars to bring you into a family who would see only that sweet heart of yours bursting with love and not see any *infirmity.* Fortunately or unfortunately your Shelter Mama reassured me that despite visitors always fussing over you at your shelter, "no one wanted to adopt you." Oh the joy, the absolute exaltation that I felt upon hearing that our adoption application, veterinary references and personal references were approved for you! Just one last question: which big cats do you like best? I have a special affection for the white big cats, but there is something very Lioness about you!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/683374 Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:27:33 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/683374 1. What thought or message would you want to put in a fortune cookie? "Do Or Do Not, There Is No Tr ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/683194 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:37:38 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/683194 Pharoah Loki listed me in his latest Tag game! 1. Do you ever wake your parent up in the night? ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/682074 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:19:46 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/682074 Yesterday when the pink carrier came out, guess who went running to hide under the bed? If you gu ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/680912 Thu, 8 Jul 2010 21:13:30 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/680912 .... but there are only 3 of the original 4 at the Rescue tonight! What a night! I have never se ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/680773 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 21:00:53 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/680773 I don't do much "Hamster" talk because, well duh, this is Catster and not Hamster'er ~ MoL But the ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/680320 Sun, 4 Jul 2010 21:23:27 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/680320 Yesterday night, under the cover or darkness *they* started... Local, backyard type fireworks detona ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/677046 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 16:22:06 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/677046 Tagged ! Entry Body: The Pharoah Loki tagged Nuk and he told us to play. We're doing so because ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/676246 Tue, 8 Jun 2010 15:14:40 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/676246 That's right!!! The Striped Nuisance, handsome he may be, but smart... Not so very! He was so ... Tigger ~ Not only is the rosette named "Hero" but Tigger actually used that very word on his message to our family. ... and they say "The Striped Nuisance's ego grew 3 times that day" That *ego* must have temporarily restricted blood-low to the SN's brain - because he went to send a large PotP rosette back to Tigger from our family. (complete with a sweet message) and ended up sending that rosette to HIMSELF. Himself!!! MoL - MoL - MoL - Oh My Cats...I couldn't make up these things!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/675980 Sun, 6 Jun 2010 23:16:54 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/675980 Too cold here. Do. NOT. Like! It's currently 59F/15C here and getting cooler as the night lengthen ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/674414 Sun, 30 May 2010 00:57:46 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/674414 3 Years ago, my family took me home. I thought I might never get a Forever Family of my own. So ma ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/666255 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 06:42:51 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/666255 First, I want to tell about the Leggy bug that Gabby FIRST saw last night. I noticed the Wookie was ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/664406 Sat, 3 Apr 2010 08:10:20 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/664406 My friend Ishtar is having some success with training her human. I wanted to tell a recent developm ... I want YOU to lift me now and here! I must say that I believe the female mind is more sensitive to *training* - since Mama often understands what I want and gives it to me much more quickly than Papa. But Humans CAN Be Trained!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/661756 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:19:23 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/661756 When Papa saw my picture he said "Sweets has been waiting all day to get in that window! She was eye ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/661470 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 06:59:13 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/661470 So... the Striped Nuisance is avoiding taking responsibility for his own graceless actions? He thin ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/660627 Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:42:16 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/660627 I hope to bring a smile to your face! The other night... The Striped Nuisance landed in water. ( ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/660068 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:46:04 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/660068 Thank you friends, for your sweet comments on my profile picture. That bookcase is one of our *high ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/655809 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:02:42 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/655809 We went to the vet today. I haven't gained any weight on my RC Urinary SO food (unlike a certain Wo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/651863 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:03:49 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/651863 1. Do you have a Valentine?... If so... who? No. 2. If not... do you wish you did? ... Is there ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/647879 Sun, 10 Jan 2010 07:17:05 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/647879 Good morning my friends. I woke to find that I'm CotD, sharing the Catster homepage with the handso ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/646813 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 17:54:07 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/646813 Much to my surprise (and Nuk's chagrin) Diary Girl has picked me again (back to back days) The last ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/646542 Sun, 3 Jan 2010 11:32:34 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/646542 MaMa came and just buried her face in my fur... Snuggling me with her wet face. Oh and I was so n ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/644335 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:10:56 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/644335 I had a lot of fun playing my friend Ishtar's advent calendar photo game. Here are the quotes tha ... Ishtar's advent calendar photo game. Here are the quotes that I collected as prizes! ~ Sweet ponderings to you and may the coming New Year bring you every blessing. What greater gift than the love of a cat?" [by charles dickens] "I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul." "A little drowsing cat is an image of a perfect beatitude." "There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life: music and cats." james herriot: "If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans." "A home without a cat, and a well-fed, well-petted and properly revered cat, may be a perfect home, perhaps; but how can it prove its title? " ~ Mark Twain]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/640243 Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:15:48 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/640243 Papa just called, he will be leaving work at 1pm today! I will get my picture with Santa! (Not N ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/640217 Sat, 5 Dec 2009 07:25:55 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/640217 Have you met my friend Ishtar? She has set up an Advent Calendar on her page. Each day she put ... Ishtar? She has set up an Advent Calendar on her page. Each day she puts up a numbered picture and that's the *door* for the day. When a cat sees that day's numbered picture, He/She writes Ishtar a PawMail saying something like "I'd like to open door number __" and then in that PawMail they also put the *caption* for that day's picture. If they are the first ones of the day to write asking to open that day's door they will get a special surprise from Ishtar! Fun and Cool !]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/640176 Fri, 4 Dec 2009 22:30:15 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/640176 The Pharaoh Loki tagged me, so this is for him! 1. Do you believe in Santa Paws? Why? /Why not? ... only who may disagree with that would be that bothersome Nuk... but that's only because he refuses to admit that I only give him my "Smacky Paw" because he has proved time & time again, that it's the only thing he understands.) 3. What would you like Santa Paws to bring you? Why? I don't need anything. I already have so much. I have more than I need and everything that I could want. 4. What is your favorite Christmas Carol? Why? Adeste Fideles - with the Wilcox soprano descant. "Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation..." I think of my sisfur Taag and our Angel friends all singing together, being exultant! 5. What is your favorite Christmas movie? Why? I don't know that I've ever seen one! It's a well known fact here that movies/television are just an excuse for me to cuddle Mama or Papa. So, I usually will sit on them, staring up at them, until my eyes grow heavy and I drowse. I don't like listing cats for tagging - so if the spirit moves you and you want to write out your own answers to this tag, I'll be happy to read them on my Catster "rounds"]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/636629 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:41:48 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/636629 What is your name? Sweets. I was named (accurately) by my shelter. Since I knew my name and it sui ... What is your name? Sweets. I was named (accurately) by my shelter. Since I knew my name and it suited me, my family kept it. What other nicknames do you have? Itty, Itty Bitty Pretty One, Babies, Sweetses, Smeagol, Boots (that's a recent one in reference to my Cousin Aldo and my shaven legs) What breed are you? The most common. Domestic Short Hair. I'm a calico/tabby Where were you born? Easton? Allentown? - I don't really know. Where do you live now? Bethlehem, PA What is your favorite toy? A red canvas "mouse" What is your favorite store? SuperPetz, I saw my "forever family" there ! How many toys do you have? More than I could ever play with Wet or dry food? Dry and *special* diet What is your favorite color? purple Are you bad when nobody's looking? How would anyone know, if no one was looking? I am "bad" in the mornings when I want my family awake. I have ALL sorts of *tactics* to accomplish that goal. Are you friendly? If I know you well enough. The veterinary staff seems to think so! Are you overweight? Maybe a little? Do you eat people food? No... Not at my shelter and not with my forever family. Maybe I did, with people before, but I don't really remember. Do you eat bugs? No, I'm civilized Do you live with other animals? Yes, unfortunately. At my shelter there were many. At my forever home only 2 cats and a hamster. Do you like to exercise? Not really, I prefer snuggling. Do you like car rides? No! A car ride means one thing - VET Do you get into stuff? Not really... But I do knock the Husker Du poster about in the morning, and bat at my human Papa's face. Do you like to swim? Oh honey, NO! What is your favorite treat? I had a Royal Canin Urinary SO wet pack that was good one time. Do you shed? Yes, and I can make *snow* What's the funniest thing you ever did? Stand and meow at everybody who came near my cage at the vet hospital. I'm not really "funny" - I'm more the "cute and adorable" moments type of girl. What's the bravest thing you ever did? Stay at the veterinary hospital recently Are you neutered? Yes... Some one "stole my purse" Are you a social animal? Not by choice. Collar or harness?Neither Retractable or regular leash? Neither. Ceramic, Metal or Plastic bowls?Metal and Glass Do you sleep in a crate? No!! I have only ever slept in a cage at the hospital. Do you have a bed? My bed is where I make it. Do you have a doghouse? Ammm NO! - I am NOT a dog! Do you belong to any clubs? I have some Catster groups that I'm in. How does your owner describe you? My family tells everyone who will listen how unbelievably sweet, cute and adorable I am. To them, I am perfect !]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/635346 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:27:58 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/635346 The lovely (and prickly thorn in Nuk's side) Miz Rose has tagged me to play the "5 Things I'm Thankf ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/635181 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:44:19 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/635181 Dear friends, care to guess where I just came from? That terrible cat & dog tortury that the huma ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/634329 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:47:14 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/634329 I have a lot of time on my paws... I'm mostly just resting, watching squirrels, or contemplating th ... *seam* in my tummy. And it's come up in my thoughts more than once that "I must be the Boss here." That Nuk tries to tell me, that that idea is just Torbutol induced delusions, but I know better. I can present evidence to substantiate my claims. When I first came here my nails were all trimmed by my shelter. It was because of me and my nails that a "nail trimming" policy was instituted for all kitties in the family. (There had never been such a policy in place prior to my arrival.) If I am sitting on the computer chair, NO human will move me. Instead they will move the chair to aside of the table and get another one for themselves to sit on. (Even Nuk is not privileged to such deference.) I have heard my humans say "What Sweets wants - Sweets gets." At treats time, it is often I who procure the treats the whole family. It is my *tactics* that gain us treats. In my recent imprisionment, I was given a different food to eat. This food followed me home and now because of me Nuk and Gabby must also eat this food. Not only that... But now we all must eat only at certain times Gone are the days of "eat whenever you want." I ask you, gentle kitty friends... Who else but a Boss could effect such lasting household changes?!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633641 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 22:32:06 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633641 I was so tired and so relieved to be home. Friends! Forgive me for such a short diary entry before ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633548 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:00:54 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633548 My release has successfully been negotiated and I am home. I am so relieved !!! Nuk & Gabby se ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633384 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:02:20 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633384 One of the minions came to my Jail cage tonight. She had a folded blanket that she set me in, purri ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633053 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:06:21 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/633053 Stacy first: I just got the call from the vet that Sweets went through her surgery without prob ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/632867 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:40:13 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/632867 Dear friends. While you were kindly sending me good wishes, squeezing your paw dot ;) and sending ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/632699 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:19:29 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/632699 I know it was just Halloween and the family is full of "Tricks or Treats" For me, I think it's "T ... My beautiful Berlin friend - Ishtar taught me that. Squeeze, Squeeze, Squeeze.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/631149 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:26:40 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/631149 We got the call today that my preoperative bio chemical profile came back all within normal ranges. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/630962 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:24:18 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/630962 ... I've been having a little *difficulty* in my litterbox. I go to it often and sit a while and so ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/629942 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:36:49 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/629942 We as kitties already know that human speech with all its *words* lacks the elegance of our Cat lang ... World's Coolest Dog and Cat Show Contest It's a matter of fairness and semantics with us. How can this contest be called "World's Coolest" When the Rules clearly state in the first sentence under the Eligibility requirements: "All entrants must be legal US residents to enter" The second sentence of the rules states: "To be eligible to win a prize, entrant must be a legal US resident." The third sentence states: " If a winner is a non-US legal resident, then no prize of monetary value will be awarded." Isn't that a little confusing? In sentence 1 - You must be a legal US resident to enter?! In sentences 2 & 3 - A non-US citizen can enter but can not win a (monetary valued) prize?! The U.S. is NOT the World... Catster is such an international community. I feel sad for my international friends who must forfeit. {2010 Update: [...] "You must be a registered Dogster.com or Catster.com member to enter Contest or vote. All entrants must be legal US residents to enter and be 13 years of age or older as of October 6, 2010." It still remains that any prizes with a monetary value may not be awarded to our international friends. "To be eligible to win a prize, the entrant must be a legal US resident. If a winner is not a legal resident, then no prize of monetary value will be awarded." 2010 World's Coolest Contest Official Rules]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/626706 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 21:21:02 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/626706 I was tagged by my lovely friend Ishtar! I am to list my 5 favorite things about Halloween. I wo ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/619356 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 19:09:30 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/619356 Hoist the sails! Pirate Name: Nona Della Leon Ship Name : Miss Lisa The Red Gold ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/619335 Sun, 6 Sep 2009 16:32:22 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/619335 Oh My Catness... The full moon may have gone to Diary girl's head! She picked me for a DDP again ... Ishtar stopped by my diary and hopped about with me. Yes, yes! We rule! Muppet Giggled with me and wished me a fantastic day. Miz Rose stopped by my diary with her concatulations and a funny wish for a bald Nuk ! Yes! We girls do make the BEST pirates - YARrrRRrrr Lucy called me a "Queen of the DDP" - I love that Lucy ! Ishtar Gave me a huge red heart and some sweet words that could ONLY be from her ;) The family of Tate , Tonka , Bumble , Wilma and more! Gave me a beautiful red ribbon and their congratulations and wishes for a great weekend. The family of Jack, Bobby and Teddy Gave me a lovely rainbow and congratulations on my "Multiple Diary Picks" As well as the wise words "That all cats are created equal and that I should never feel inferior to others in the family." Wilson J. Scooter Who is VERY busy being a big brother sent me a lovely pawmail on behalf of his family and we laughed together at how the "Nuk Man" must be going nuts." (More about that later) Lucy Gave me a festive party hat! Whoo-Hoo! Let's have a litter box party! Mercedes (Mercy) Gave me a yummy cool ice cream cone and a prophetic message Hazel Lucy and her lovely furhusband BUDDIE..ALWAYS LOVED Each sent me pawmails of congratulations and jubilations ! A DDP 3-peat is unprecedented in our family! Nuk is (at present) hiding under the bed. Yes! Yes he is. He is sulking. He climbed up on the bed with our Mama for a little nap and curled himself against her body earlier. Seeking reassurance that "he is still loved" I've been "out and about" - Enjoying my time on the sofa with both our Papa and Mama. I get to sit in the very edge seat. A whole cushion ALL to myself. The Wookie Gabby is sitting in the other room on the "blanket box" that makes a nice cushy window ledge seat. I rule ! (I haven't had my extra treaties yet, or my badge. I think I better get those humans working on that!) Oh and I need my pirate name. How *wrong* is it that Nuk got his pirate name before me. I'm the one who's actually BEEN a pirate... TWICE !]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618802 Thu, 3 Sep 2009 17:52:04 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618802 That's a first for me. That's a first for any cat in our family! Hazel Lucy snuck in late last n ... The Diary of the Day yesterday! Mercedes (Mercy) - gave me a refreshing pink drink and thought she was "belated" in congratulating me. But she wasn't !!! Muppet and her mousie - gave me a juicy slice of watermelon! and said "That's the way to show Nuk & Gabby who's the star! Mol! What will those two say when tonight again we have for our 9pm treat a dinner of Innova Flex?? Nuk will use it as an opportunity to give his "When one cat excels we all prosper" speech. Gabby's eyes will light up when she sees she's getting a little extra food. "Fooooooood"]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618653 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:35:06 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618653 A HQ mail came that I was a DDP for today and shortly after that came a congratulatory pawmail from ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618176 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:57:32 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618176 Tonight I was all cuddled up with "the daddy" - Part of his *training* is rewarding his *positive be ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618174 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 21:36:39 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/618174 Taag always made it very clear that "the daddy" was hers. Sometimes we would share although never a ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/617723 Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:16:26 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/617723 I'm late to update my diary about my *little eye problem* Doc Lucy said I had healed up nicely. ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/615113 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:53:12 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/615113 Deja Vu - Ya Ne Viju... How strange is this? I wrote last year in my July 25th 2008 Diary tha ... July 25th 2008 Diary that I had scratched my right eye. Well today... (1 year and almost 1 month later) I have done it again. (or did I have help?) There was no *ruckus* that my family heard. Our family had been awake awhile, we cats had our treats and had settled down in comfy places for a little cat-nap. I went to get a drink of water and my family noticed that I was doing my "squinty pirate" imitation again. I was taken in to the bathroom, my right eye opened and examined and sure enough my third eyelid was all reddened again. My eye was tearing clear tears. After a phone call to the vet, I was *fit in* for an appointment shortly before noon. Again with the fluorescing drops and the woods lamp. All to reveal again a small scratch.... But this time I only need my oral antibiotic pills. We still have my Atropine ointment and my Neo-Poly-Bac eye ointment which have not expired! I have to go back for a recheck in 10 days... If I have to have Deja Vu days, why can't they be happy ones? Let's replay my adoption day? or birthdays next time - Ok?]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/612213 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 22:32:59 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/612213 There is some human anti-girl conspiracy type thing going on! It's not bad enough that Gabby and ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/602517 Sat, 4 Jul 2009 03:42:53 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/602517 The lovely Vanessa tagged me for the ice cream game. I'm going to leave the end tagging open for an ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/592355 Fri, 29 May 2009 21:20:42 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/592355 Another year of Caturdays has passed! I watched my Mama write to my Shelter Mama tonight to giv ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/582995 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:07:57 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/582995 Diary girl picked me! It's so extra sweet to be honored! Hazel Lucy and her fur-husband BUDDIE s ... Hazel Lucy and her fur-husband BUDDIE sent me "ConCATulatory" Pawmails. Purrs to both of you!!! Yolo Who, himself was a DDP for today, Yay Yolo!!! became my friend today and invited to a Kentucky Derby Pawty! Lucy Sent me a shining diamond! I love to read up on her diary too (she's quite a talkative gal) Beloved Angel Amelia Nothing gets past this Angel! Those angels must sure have quite a job watching over us. Lovely Amelia sent me a sparkling diamond too. Winnie Who looks so much like Taag that it's a comfort! Sent me a forever diamond too. She likes my diary entry because her mommy is one of the mommies that left something here ;) The family of Pebbles (In Loving Memory), Rhea (In Loving Memory) and Tilly Sent me a most touching request for friendship and a pretty little ladybug! My look reminded her mommy of Rhea and the good memories that they shared together. Casey Sent me a yummy shrimpy and ConCATulations from his whole family. The family of Aldo: by Laurel, Tess: by Laurel, O'Malley, Squeaky and more! Another one of the Travelling mommies who left something here! They sent me a big red heart full of love. Other new friends I made today: Fred Lucy Milo Roxy Stogie Thank You everyone! What better present is there for a girl than good friends, new friends and kind words. Thanks!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/582727 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:00:00 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/582727 Oh my little Catster Sisfur Shiloh I thought that there must be some mistake. I heard *talk* of ... Shiloh I thought that there must be some mistake. I heard *talk* of a new kitty coming. I heard talk of your mommy being involved. Even though I kept hearing "Gabby" over and over again, I thought that must be some acronym maybe even: "Great Adventure Bringing Baby Yonder" - I just knew this had to mean you. I was excitedly looking forward to meeting you and your mommy. Your mommy came, that part was right and I got to meet her. The "new kitty coming" part was right! But I was so, so wrong to think that I was getting *you* for a sister. I could barely contain my disappointment when I first set eyes on my hairy, talkative, new house sister. She was so so pretty and feminine, that it almost hurt my eyes to look at her. ***AND she was NOT you!*** After the travelling mommies left. I waited and waited for them to come back and fix their mistake. I wanted to call out after them "Hey mommies, you left something here! Something important! You better come back for it! This is NOT Shiloh?!" It's been a week now and I don't think the travelling mommies are coming back. I've been accepting of my new sister. But I wish she were you!!! I thought we "Tabbicos" would rule this house. I hope you are doing well and I hope you know that in my heart you will always be "My Little Sisfur!" Where ever we may be, no amount of miles will ever separate me from my love for you!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/580512 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 22:09:00 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/580512 My new sisfur Gabby is so beautiful!!! So, so feminine and pretty that I felt almost a *woofer* n ... Little Sisfur - Shiloh's mommy. And the mommies of Nuk's friends. Winnie & Chester and Aldo Chapter2! sure do have cool mommies!]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/580084 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:41:47 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/580084 I have heard that I am getting a sister. A creamsicle of a sister. A, fluffy, lovebug, as sweet an ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/570196 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:24:18 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/570196 ... I'm not talking about all the extra loving and attention that our people are giving Nuk and me s ... Shiloh Isn't she gorgeous? Purrlease go make her feel loved and special and nice too.]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/557584 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 09:00:29 PST Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/557584 I has NO Worms! Yay!!! Yes, our vet called this morning with our results! A-Ha - Now I unders ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/491110 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:49:13 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/491110 My eye is ALL better. The doctor was pleased to see it all healed and said even "No scarring" Al ... GOOD Things about my Shelter Mama & Papa]]> http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/486401 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:38:34 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/486401 . . . Most times my fused right patella doesn't cause me any problems. I can run, I can jump, I can ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/463336 Sat, 24 May 2008 21:47:12 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/463336 My 'Itty Bitty Pretty One' Do you know just how devastingly adorable you are? Do you know that w ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/463107 Sat, 24 May 2008 07:45:31 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/463107 Can you believe it? A year of Caturdays have passed since I was adopted and came to live in my fore ... http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/342363 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:18:14 PDT Sweets ~ writing at catster.com http://www.catster.com/cats/552314/diary/Dreams_do_come_true/342363 Uh-oh! It seems i have been tagged! for everyone i tag just scroll down, rules are at the bottom. We ...