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<title>Tis Good to Be a Princess</title>
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<description>Catster diary for the cat Maizy </description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 04:43:17 PDT</pubDate>
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		<title>yes it is I</title>
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				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:23:31 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am doing great! The vet says that all my bloodwork is perfect, although I do have a low potassium  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am doing great! The vet says that all my bloodwork is perfect, although I do have a low potassium level - vet says with IBD it is not uncommon. So I am taking a potassium supplement in my food.  My teeth are great too! (that is why mom is so worried about Smitty)  I haven't thrown up hardly at all. My weight has been holding good & I have more energy & playing like a kitten!  I hope everyone is doing well - we missed everyone.  Mom gots lots of pics, but with the basement, won't get to put them on our pages til next week.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>quiet reflections</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 07:49:24 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I seem to be doing pretty good.  I only vomited 1 time, and that is cause I snuck a few bites of som ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I seem to be doing pretty good.  I only vomited 1 time, and that is cause I snuck a few bites of someone else's food - whoops.  I have been really good eating much more canned foods, and more variety of them. Mom is trying to give me more of that.  I only have to take the prednisolone every other day, which is much better than every day.  I have no desire to go on the new cat tree AT ALL.  I like the little table by the window instead.  Mom finally is putting up a few more pics.  Hope that everyone is enjoying this beautiful but hectic time of year.  Our prayers go out to all the families, and well, to all of us as surely everyone has been touched by the tragedy this weekend.  Purrs to all]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>no pred</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:56:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Yesterday I did not have the prednisolone, and after I ate dinner, I came into the kitchen and vomit ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Yesterday I did not have the prednisolone, and after I ate dinner, I came into the kitchen and vomited it right back up. Today I take the pill. Mom says she is watching to see if I barf on the off-pill days.  I must say that our new vet office has called several times to check on me & Felix too. Here's hoping it was a one time deal...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thank mews</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:49:59 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>MOm tried to thank everyone - but lost track of where she started, so I thank each &amp; everyone for my ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ MOm tried to thank everyone - but lost track of where she started, so I thank each & everyone for my gifties & well wishes.  We are happy to say that all the fish foods are gone. Mom only had a couple cans left & did not want to waste them.  Tomorrow I go to every other day with the prednisolone, so I guess that will tell. I hope I don;t have any barfies.  Keeping good thoughts..... Oh mom did have a sample, and I loved this so much, she bought a bag. It is by Whole Pet, freeze dried chicken breast. Nothing else. Made in the USA. You can eat it crunchy or even rehydrate it. She did not think I would like it, but I adore it! So this way I can still get a treat.  Me & Felix are the only ones that seem to like it, but hey more for me! And I guess I will share with the usurper. He is kinda growing on me - I only hiss at him halfheartedly now, and not always. Well, that i all for now!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am all a flutter!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Nov 2012 15:50:04 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy another diary pick! Boy first on mommas birthday, then again today!  I think things are  leaning ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy another diary pick! Boy first on mommas birthday, then again today!  I think things are  leaning towards a food allergy - I got hold of a few bites of fish flavor food last weekend, and promptly yakked it up.  This morning I snagged a bit of Felix's food, and it has some fish in it too, and well, same thing.  Mom said that this new food I am eating seems to be making my coat so extra soft & silky. I am playful, and happy!  So far so good! I will be weaning down the pred next week to 1/2 every other day, so we'll see how it goes. thanks again!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>holding steady</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 2 Nov 2012 06:07:01 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom took me in when she brought Felix in yesterday for a weigh in. My weight is the same.  It is goo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom took me in when she brought Felix in yesterday for a weigh in. My weight is the same.  It is good that it did not go down, but Mom had hoped that I might have gained an ounce or two. But steady is good!  I do want to thank everyone for their well wishes & gifties. We appreciate your good thoughts so much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>update?</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:59:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, so far so good as far as barfies - NONE in 2 weeks, not even a hairball. Today my pred gets cu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, so far so good as far as barfies - NONE in 2 weeks, not even a hairball. Today my pred gets cut down to 1 time a day for another 2 weeks.  Mom is running me in to the vet with Felix tomorrow, so I can get weighed ( she gotta get a baby scale)  I guess that will tell.  I like the food. Even though it is a prescription food, the 1st 2 ingreds are chicken & chicken liver. No corn.  I also get some wet food - I will eat Natures Variety rabbit & chicken or Halo chicken.  Mom cut me off cold turkey on ANY fish food which is my favorite & I loved it so much.  So maybe it is a food allergy to fish???   I wonder if there is a way to know that without the endoscopy?
Anyways, I seem to be doing ok, and I want to truly thank eveyone for their PWTP & wishes & concern.  I will be going back to the vet for an exam later next month too.  I will post tomorrow how much I weigh.  purrs!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Friday</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:13:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom thought I did not feel good yesterday - I was more quiet, and mom was so worried, but today is f ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom thought I did not feel good yesterday - I was more quiet, and mom was so worried, but today is fine.  I am myself.  She keeps my food dish in her drawer, so that during the night if I am hungry, I can jump on the dresser & have a few bites.. So far I have not vomited or anything for a week.  Now that mom has gotten over her initial freak-out, things will get better I am sure.  Mom is looking into Care Credit & stuff, otherwise, she will really save & I should be able to get my test in December if things go well.  Thanks for the encouraging words about the pred. Mom was worried that it would make me diabetic in a short time, and she has sad memories of a dog she had in high school that got diabetes, and had to be sent to the bridge because the medical advances were not there at that time & he was very sick - so it brought up sad memories.  Mom is a "planner" and needs to realize that not everything is controllable right now, and it will be ok. I mean, I am not worried about anything except when to smack my brothers.  We thank you for all the thoughts & purrs.  
Anyone have any tips that would be great. This weekend my human brother is moving into an apartment, so mom is a little sad, as her baby is leaving the nest.  But she says she will be scouring IBD Kitties & will be emailing Alex's momma.  so again, I thank you so much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>not sure - is this good news or bad? LONG POST</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:42:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom will write my diary today cause she has alot to say...

Maizy lost another 2 ounces within 2 w ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom will write my diary today cause she has alot to say...

Maizy lost another 2 ounces within 2 weeks. She is down to 7lb 13oz.  She had her xray on Tuesday afternoon. I have been trying to read & digest the information before I came on here for advice.  Her xray is completely normal. I saw it myself, nothing - no tumors, which is excellent. The vet feels that with all the blood, urine, fecal & xray being completely totally normal - there are 3 possibilities left as to what is causing my weight loss-
1. lymphoma - she does not feel it is this as her weight goes up & down, and with cancer it would be just steadily declining, or staying level. And no blood work showing anything weird.
2. a really bad food allergy 
3. the dreaded IBD

Doc says she is leaning towards IBD, because of the test results, and symptoms.  Of course the only way to know positively is through an endoscopy - which will be $741.00 - which right now, I really do not have the money for.  I hate to put her through it too. Vet says she would use the same treatment for any of the 3, except that if it was cancer, she would add a chemo drug. 
Some of the symptoms, that have been ongoing, that I never put together in my head (I blame myself for it going this long) plus, when I mentioned some of them to the prior vet - nothing was EVER said about IBD.
Hariballs - she vomits them at least 1 a week, sometimes more.  Gurgly tummy sounds.  Vomiting almost whole food back up right after she eats. Weight up & down. Having a bit of blood in her vomit a couple years ago. Another time she got sick & would not eat - I fed her by hand to get her to eat. She does have some stress cause she does not really like the other cats, and most other people really.  Lately Smitty has just been tormenting her.  Vet says it can be cylical, and her body is not absorbing enough nutrients to keep weight. 
 So - she wants her to eat canned food with no beef, lamb or fish (fish is her fav too :()  as far as any dry - she will eat the Z/D prescription diet. I know it is not popular, but surprisingly, the first 2 ingredients are chicken liver & chicken. No corn, no meals at all. She says it is hydrolized - the molecules are broken smaller so that the body can absorb the food better & easier on the digestive tract, and good for an allergy. It also has omega oils in it, which I have read are good for IBD.  It is ridiculously expensive - $51 for an 8lb bag...yeah I almost dropped my jaw right off. I am trying to get her to eat more & more wet, which she is, but she is not an easy sell to go all wet food. Or to eat anything that is best for her.
When I look at these cans - the ones that I know she will eat - there is fish in it.  She took a few bites of the NV rabbit the other day, but when I tried it again today - she looked at me like I had 2 heads.  This part would not be so bad if she was not so darn picky. I looked at the foods listed on IBD kitties, and I have tried most of them at one point of another through the years with her, and she won't eat them. The vet gave me a list too - and she said Fromm & Evngers is very good. I know one time Maizy had the pheasant & liked it, so I will get some of that.  I just want to cry, because I want to help her so much.  The thing is that she has been bouncing around like nothing is wrong, so that is a good thing, At least until today, her 2nd day on prednisolone. I am not sure, can it  make her not feel good?  That is another thing I am freaking out about. I am reading that it can cause diabetes? She is to take 1/2 tab 2 times a day for 2 weeks, then go to 1/2 tab 1 time a day for 2 weeks, then 1/2 every other day.  I am going to ask the dr about the other new med I just read about - starts with a b I think.  I guess I just want to know if I am doing the right things. I feel guilty about not having the endoscopy - but right now, with Felix needing to be neutered, and then Tig will have his echo in Jan/Feb which is $300, it will take me time to save up - but then I think what if it is cancer, and I am wasting this time that she would be on chemo. I really feel strongly that it is not though.  I am just so confused. At least what I have read seems like she should be able to be managed well, and will be ok for a long time. I have had this little girl since she was 1 week old, I am her momma literally. Does anyone have any ideas, or if you are dealing with IBD what has worked for you?  vet said that a bad food allergy can be the culprit too..tell me what you think, please I need the input from my friends...a weary & worried momma Renee

ps - I did want to note that her fur is soft, shiny & sleek, her eyes are bright & clear - not sullen or an unkempt coat. She is quite her sassy self & has no problem yelling at me when I have not done her bidding. oh and also no diahhrea either at all - ever]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>xray scheduled</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:43:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I go for my xray on Tuesday afternoon.  Mom is going to Petco tomorrow to really look at a bunch of  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I go for my xray on Tuesday afternoon.  Mom is going to Petco tomorrow to really look at a bunch of food.  One that I really seemed to like & stayed down is Halo chicken pate wet food.  However it does have spinach in it. What to do... That is the bad thing, I am soooo picky - I know it makes mom crazy. I would love to eat the really cheap food too, but mom says NO! (I always try to tear open the bag of food that the outdoor kitties get)
Then we found out that if I do have IBD, the insurance mom applied for will not even accept me, as they refused Tigger with his heart condition.  If it is an allergy, then they will take me.  Mom is not sure how to even begin to check if it is an allergy to a food.....but aside from that I really act purrfectly fine, so that is good.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thanks</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:11:18 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>thanks for all your good thoughts. I will be going for my xray next week.  Mom is even more convince ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thanks for all your good thoughts. I will be going for my xray next week.  Mom is even more convinced it is an allergy or IBD.  Today we got a treat wet food - Friskies tuna with egg. It is not the best, but we all LOVE it & only get it once in a while every few months.  Well, I ate mine, came in the kitchen and promptly gave it right back to mom on the floor.  Mom also noticed that when the vet had me on the stupid prescription stuff cause my urine was concentrated - I would upchuck it more, and then I didn't want it. So that is why she took me off it & back to Nature's Variety. That could be why I lost cause I wouldn't eat it.  I don't seem to get sick as much, but mom has noticed that with some of the wet food sometimes I spit up a little bit.  This is gonna be really tough because I am UBER picky & refuse quite alot of foods.   Mom says I am only gonna get the Nature's Variety for right now, that's it.  We will let you know what the results are from the xray. Mom says she wished she could have just done it when we were there, but she did not have enough funds, and they will not let you pay later. So another trip for me. But thanks for the well wishes, they mean alot.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>next step</title>
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				<pubdate>Tue, 9 Oct 2012 13:43:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>well my blood work came out completely normal - no kidney issues, no liver issues, no infection..nut ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ well my blood work came out completely normal - no kidney issues, no liver issues, no infection..nuttin. Which are good things.  So the vet wants to tke an xray, because she suspects either a food allergy or mild IBD - she also wants to rule out the C word - but mom is pretty positive that it is not that - I am bouncing around even more than usual, and happily smacking the boys whenever possible. For some reason, I do not smack Felix...I kinda seem to like the little fella. So mom is planning to make the appt this week or beginning of next as soon as the $ are there.  We will keep you posted.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>not sure what is up</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 5 Oct 2012 14:34:28 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, my weight stayed the same for a month - which is good - at least Mom thinks so.  I don't act s ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, my weight stayed the same for a month - which is good - at least Mom thinks so.  I don't act sick at all - I have been playing even more than usual too - bright eyed & bushy tail, so Mom doesn't know what to make of it - but it is best to be sure. The vet did a blood test today to see if it shows anything.  Mom says depending on that if we do an xray.  Hoping that they find nothing, or something with an easy fix.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>What?</title>
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				<pubdate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 07:46:52 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom saw me playing with the usurper.  I was on the rocking chair seat, and he was under neath it. We ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom saw me playing with the usurper.  I was on the rocking chair seat, and he was under neath it. We were playing pawtap. Ok Mom I was attempting to smack the snot out of him...yeah that is it...never mind that I was also playing with him with the milk ring & chirped at him...I WAS NOT playing with the cute little...ahem the usurper. EESH MOM...I am the queen round here, all bow before me, even The Dad ...but Felix is pretty cute, somehow I find I cannot even growl at him...so I save it for Smitty & Tigger instead....but this is NOT admitting weakness whatsoever....for...the...cute...little tyke... ahem HISSS. there see? I hiss therefore I am...sigh]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>another usurper</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:05:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I truly cannot believe that mom let yet ANOTHER usurper in my house.  Although I guess he is not so  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I truly cannot believe that mom let yet ANOTHER usurper in my house.  Although I guess he is not so bad...he dutifully gives me wide berth when he walks by as he should. He does not object when I eat the rest of his kitten food - he had best not...but he did inspire me to play with a milk ring again.  The human sister that first brought me home was here from far away.  We have special games of I growl at you  but still let you pet me that we play & I always am sure to growl at her perfectly so that she knows I remember her.  Mom was really happy for the time she was here.  I must be sure to sleep by her tonite, cause sister went back to the far away place & mom was so very sad when she came back from the airport. Don't worry momma, I am here for always, and I will let you brush me to help you feel better.  ok I will even try to be nice to that scrap of fur you insisted on letting come in here.  purrs Her Royal Highness Miss Maizy Cat]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>cake..I love cake....cakety cakety cake</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Aug 2012 11:29:19 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you all our friends for the yummy cakes. I love cake - I just hear the word and you have my fu ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you all our friends for the yummy cakes. I love cake - I just hear the word and you have my full attention. Did I mention I love cake?   Mom tried to give some out to our pals, and the gift store would not load, and then the next day they were no longer free, and we do not have THAT many zealies.  So please know we were going to deliver a bunch of catnip n tuna cakes, but could not.  HISSHISS  thanks so much though. sighhh cake....]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gotcha my sweet girl</title>
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				<pubdate>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:01:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>While this is a few days past your gotcha day, it still holds lots of love.  Several times the begin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ While this is a few days past your gotcha day, it still holds lots of love.  Several times the beginning of that summer, human sister brought kitties home from work at the shelter to "watch" over the weekends. Of course they were all adorable.  Then one day she walked in with this shoebox...that was making this little teeny mewing sound. She said "Mom, this one is only a week old. The guy that found her was trying to feed her, but it was too much for him so he brought her into the shelter, and without us, she won't make it..but it will be a long foster until she gets big enough to spay & go up for adoption."  Well, I took 1 look under that blanket, and my heart melted. That little face, so scared & needing love....I was hooked right then.  So we took turns every 2 hours, feeding you with an eye dropper. Then you learned to drink from a little bottle.  I wiped your hiney to help you go potty, I cleaned your little face. Along the way, I totally fell completely in love with you.  As you got bigger, your tough little personality came through. You growled when you ate, you stole a bite from a sandwich, and you definitely did not like very many people.  We kept on loving you so you knew you did not have to growl, that food would always be there.  Then came time for you to be spayed & to give you up.  There was no way I was gonna let you go my sweet girl.  When I took you to get spayed, I cried all the way home - I was afraid to leave you, that you would forget me. You were crying in the cage when I had to leave. I had to wait 2 days - what if something went wrong? what if they put you up for adoption instead of holding you for me? They were 2 of the longest days.  When they brought you out to me, you mewed to me so loud, and grabbed my neck.  Even the lady there got all teary as I cried holding on to you.  As the years have gone by, I learned what you like, what you don't, where you like to be scritched the best. You made The Dad into a cat lover, and every night, you sleep right by my legs.  I hope to have many many more years with you my sweet kitty-girl. You have brought such joy into my life, and even though I know you would probably be happy to be an only cat, you tolerate the boys just for me.  Momma loves you so very much my Maizy-cat!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I forgive you Mom</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/783564</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 8 Jun 2012 12:29:10 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Been a week since we were here. I had to celebrate my birthday late, because Mom &amp; The Dad actually  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Been a week since we were here. I had to celebrate my birthday late, because Mom & The Dad actually had the nerve to go on a short vacation for a few days. THEY LEFT ON MY BIRTHDAY!!! I did get wished a happy day, but comeon what about bowing to me all day? But momma says that things were so crazy at work, and between having 2 sick employees, and one of our trucks needing a major repair - they needed a BREAK. So I guess it was ok, cause Mom is much happier.  A big big thank you to all my friends that sent lovely birthday gifts & wishes.  Also for my GOTCHA day today!  I was such a scared little teeny girl, and mom took such good care of me. I will always be grateful to the young man that found me & brought me to the shelter. I am sure I would not be here without that chain of events.
On other news, we are so upset to see more of our friends leaving in droves.  I always thought it was the kitties that made it family, and mom doesn't pay so much attention to some of the garbage that graces the homepage now...but we miss our friends, and it is really hard to always try & visit all their separate pages & stuff.  We only hope maybe some will come back.  There are new little kitties coming on here that deserve to have a chance to see how great Catster is.....
But everyone has a right to how they feel... So again my friends thank you from the bottom of my furry heart for all your wishes!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>summer!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/781578</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 May 2012 06:21:27 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It is my turn to be the family spokescat.  We wish all a wonderful start to the summer with this hol ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It is my turn to be the family spokescat.  We wish all a wonderful start to the summer with this holiday weekend.  Let us not forget what Memorial Day celebrates. Our men & women that have served and are now serving to help protect us all & keep us safe.  Bless all those in any type of service.  Mom's 2nd cousin is in the Navy, so we send Nick wishes too.
last but not least WOOHOOOO!!! SUMMER!!! break out the nipade! purrs!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mom's</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/779603</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 11 May 2012 11:09:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I want to wish every momma well.  My momma is really the only momma I know. She took care of me sinc ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I want to wish every momma well.  My momma is really the only momma I know. She took care of me since I was only about a week old, and has always loved me so much. I do my best to never growl at her - only at everyone else, and I sleep on her legs each nite to keep her warm.  I help her eat cake or cheese nips when she has them, and always taste her glass of water to make sure it is not too cold.  It is so good to have someone that loves you for who you are, and does not want to change you to somekitty you are not.  purrs for my momma, and purrs to all of you sweet mommas out there!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/773868</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 6 Apr 2012 08:09:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I apologize for the couple thanks you's I sent with a misspelling - YOU KNOW....typed too fast - MEO ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I apologize for the couple thanks you's I sent with a misspelling - YOU KNOW....typed too fast - MEOWSKA


Thank you for the gifts Kaci, SMiley, Moli-SMokey Joe-TImmy & Sam, Big Harry-Patches-Abe-Zack-Lumi
Thank you for the comments too.  Been a busy week for Mom, so she was not here too much, just quick pop-ins, no commenting.  I got a nice long brushie with the furminator from The Dad.  Mom says she prob could make a sweater between the 3 of us!

Have a Blessed Easter for those that celebrate the holiday, and have a great weekend.  

I appreciate your thoughts so much.

Purrs!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>squee!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/773387</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 2 Apr 2012 19:34:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I did see yesterday that I am a Katsters Kewlwest Kitty. I am so excited, and want to say thanjs &amp; h ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I did see yesterday that I am a Katsters Kewlwest Kitty. I am so excited, and want to say thanjs & hi. Mom won't get a chance to "check things out" & answer friend requests until tomorrow. She says she has to pay bills tonite...or no cat food...so I will ba back tomorrow MEOWSKA!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>news both ways</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/769319</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Mar 2012 09:45:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Our new vet called to say my bloodwork was fine. My thyroid was a little &quot;in the gray area&quot; she said ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Our new vet called to say my bloodwork was fine. My thyroid was a little "in the gray area" she said, but nothing she is worrying about, but will keep a yearly check on. My wee, however, she says is prob the most concentrated wee she has seen - that I win a prize for that.  Hmm but that does not sound so good. I have no crystals or anything, but she says it is very alkaline, and I am predisposed to developing an issue with crystals or stones in the future. After learning about Tigger's issue (she has not seen the boys yet) She is going to help mom do some food tweaking to help us all.  Then when mom briefly told her about the situation with Smitty's tummy & the other vet, she asked "what did his blood test say?" well, when she heard that the old vet did not do that, she was not happy, and wants to see him to make sure there is nothing going on with his tummy & stuff. Mom asked her what causes the urine concentration & high ph, and Dr L says it is common, and is not from the food as we are eating good grain free noms.  So we will be working to make sure everyone is eating the best for them.  She talked to mom a good long time on the phone, and said mom had excellent questions, and not to worry. So mom says for me not to worry either.  Oh and the old vet never ever suggested that I have a urinalysis to check anything since I am over 5 years old - so mom is so glad that when Dr L suggested it, that she said yes, give her the works! because after everything Tigger went through - well nuff said.  We had loyalty to that place, as mom was a client there for over 30 years with different pets, but sadly - things changed so much there, and mom is happy with Dr. Lebbin. Shout out for The Cat Clinic!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>success!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/769233</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 7 Mar 2012 19:34:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well - mom was very impressed by this new vet. I however WAS NOT. They put things in places they sho ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well - mom was very impressed by this new vet. I however WAS NOT. They put things in places they should not go, she poked areas that NO ONE shall poke upon my royalness. Then they took my blood & my wee! Oh how I suffered humiliation.  However mom has been prattling on about how this was the most thorough exam ever, and the vet lady explained what she was checking for with each prod. My nodes, my spine for tenderness, my mammry glands, my feet! she said I have beautiful clear sparkling green eyes. (course that did not make up for the poking)  Anyhow, mom is pleased that vet says I look great, a nice 8 pounds, and very healthy. She will call tomorrow about the blood work. She said I had a few tiny acnes on my chin, which she removed, and told mom that I had to give up my favorite plastic purple bowl from when I was a little tiny kitten. Stainless, glass or ceramic only she says. But we understand. She only gives a distemper shot every 3 years, and asked so many questions about what kind of litter we use, to the brands of all the food we eat, and talked very softly to me the whole time.  The place was nice & quiet - no barking doggies (nothing against doggies, but they sceer me)and so clean.  And the best part - IT WAS CHEAPER!!! not alot but hey a few bucks will buy me another bag of treats! So next in line is Tigger, then Mom is bringing Smithwick back again, cause she says she doesn't feel right about that other vet.  So dependent upon your viewpoint, today was a success for mom or for me an abomination.  winks & purrs your royal Maizyness.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>new doc?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/769035</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 6 Mar 2012 18:00:17 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>well, I guess it is my royal responsibility to check out the new vet. I go tomorrow morning - checku ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ well, I guess it is my royal responsibility to check out the new vet. I go tomorrow morning - checkup & shots. I will be 7 soon, so wonder how they work with more seasoned kitties.   Mom says they use the same traveling cardiologist Tigger has been seeing, so that is good. And the girl mentioned that they have gotten about 6 clients within the past few weeks from where we are leaving. That says we are not alone in our thoughts. So, keep ya paws crossed & we willlet ya know how it goes.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>gumbo &amp; pastry</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/766598</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:55:06 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, not only is today Mardi Gras, but for those of us that have polish heritage, it is PACZKI DAY! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, not only is today Mardi Gras, but for those of us that have polish heritage, it is PACZKI DAY! ohh mom gets these yeasty fried donuts that have all kinds of filling in them once a year.  If you have never had an authentic one.....TRY IT - they are not like regular donuts. They are like gold around here. And of course she had one sitting by her place at the table to have with a coffee, and while she was getting that cup o coffee, I generously decided to help her reduce the calorie content of that paczki, and licked all the powdered sugar off of the top of it. Never let it be said that I do not try & help out. I am a giver..... I do not really get table food, but I am one of those rare kitties with a sweet tooth, and I took full advantage of an unguarded paczki. Hey at least I did not eat the filling mom.....I saved it for you.  And for my Zeke - I am sending you a bowl of seafood gumbo & a catnip custard filled paczki. purrs my friends!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>hearts a plenty</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/765242</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:20:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>thank you Bush Furrs &amp; Tabatha for the diary wishes &amp; to Big Harry for my pictures.

Happy Valenti ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thank you Bush Furrs & Tabatha for the diary wishes & to Big Harry for my pictures.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone - you are all so very special to us, and we send sweet sparkly glitter to all!

And a special wish for my special mancat Zekie...purrs xoxo]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>ode to my Zekie</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/764904</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:23:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh my handsome mancat
you make my heart go rat-a-tat
your so very strong and o so sweet
from your ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh my handsome mancat
you make my heart go rat-a-tat
your so very strong and o so sweet
from your handsome tail right to your feet
you make me swoon & go so crazy
love your fuzzy little Maizy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>squeeee!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/764229</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:35:36 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>My Valentine said yes! I was shy, but I asked Zeke to be my Valentine! Mom always says that Valentin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ My Valentine said yes! I was shy, but I asked Zeke to be my Valentine! Mom always says that Valentine's is special - not to give those "hallmark" type gifts, but just as an extra day to make someone feel special & loved, and to feel special & loved yourself.  Mom & The Dad do not exchange gifts that day, but she always makes a special dinner & dessert for the whole family, cause Valentine's is about LOVE!!! 

purrs & pawpats to my sweet Zekie!!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Sceered!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/763803</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Feb 2012 14:29:00 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well I certainly had a very sceery day last week.  Last winter Mom &amp; The Dad had the furnace replace ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well I certainly had a very sceery day last week.  Last winter Mom & The Dad had the furnace replaced while the big rebate was still on, and I heard them talking about cleaning the ducks.  Well I for one have never seen any ducks in this house, and I have lived here my whole life.  Apparently, these ducks are dirty & they are contibuting to the dust in the house, cause the house was built in 1952 and the ducks were never cleaned. (I did not know that those quack quacks lived that long..) So Mom had these guys come & they had a HUGE box & long snake like things. I was in the living room on the top of the couch - Mom was not too worried about me, as I have no desire to run out the front door to see the outside world.  She got Tigger & Smitty first into her room, but then Tigger remembered how to open the door, and they got out & strolled into the kitchen. Then they got tossed into the bathroom. But then once they guy took the vent covers off he needed to stick the snake thing into the duck (ewww) to suck out the dirt. (almost feel sorry for those dirty birds) So then Tigger & Smitty were put into Nana's room. So far so good, until they started this thing...the snake thing started to bang around in the poor duck, and the loud, horrible, ugly box made the most sceeriest noise! Mom went looking for me, and I ran into the kitchen to make a beeline for the stairs to the basement, but OH NO the box downstairs was making an even louder noise! I was so sceered that I crouched down almost flat on the kitchen floor - I did not know where to go! Mom picked me up and suprise -I clung onto her & put my head down to close my eyes on her shoulder. Now I love my mom & The Dad, but I DO NOT ALLOW PEOPLE TO HOLD ME for more than 1/2 second or so. Mom felt so bad that I was shaking and she knew I was really really sceered. She was able to open Nana's door & put me in with the boys. It was fairly quiet in there. Of course the 2 of them were loungin on the bed with the "what?" look - but not me - I went straight under the bed & stayed there. I did not come out til about an hour after the duck torturers were gone. I got some extra treats & a brushie.  But Mom says that after all that the ducks are shiny & clean and there shouldn't be as much dust - which seems to be the case.  All I know is that dirty ducks are loud & sceery!  I do not like ducks at all! I for sure do not want to try the duck food she got Tigger. NO WAY.  So make sure to watch out for your dirty ducks - they are no fun!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>jingle all the way</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/756361</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:18:33 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>first a thank you to all for my wishes on dotd.

We wish all a lovely celebration, with the wishes ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ first a thank you to all for my wishes on dotd.

We wish all a lovely celebration, with the wishes of good thing for the new year. Around here we sure wish for a quite year. The past two have not held the best happenings. We look forward to new beginnings.

Blessing to all our friends & their humans!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>oh me-ow my</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/755181</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:58:55 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>thank you for the well wishes! Of course of all days, mom was busy baking all day with our human sis ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thank you for the well wishes! Of course of all days, mom was busy baking all day with our human sister, so she did not go online AT ALL, and missed me being dotd!.. alright then mom, I best get a bite of something you baked!!  NO YOU WILL NOT
Well, I did get into some trouble though. Mom hit a good sale at Petco, and had a bunch of coupons, so she bought a bag of Before Grain chicken that I eat, and a salmon flavor one, and another Instinct. Lets set them in the kitchen for right now, she says...She actually thought that she could put these in the pantry downstairs to have for the next few months. Silly silly mom...what's that you say? what is the crackling tearing sound you hear mom? OF COURSE I AM TEARING INTO THE BAG....OF COURSE I AM WATCHING TIGGER TEAR INTO THE OTHER BAG AND OF COURSE SMITTY HAS NOW TORN THE 3RD BAG.  Did I stop them? nope....

mom here - arghh so much for freshness you little snots. So now I gotta dig up 3 yes 3 plastic containers for this food.  Hope you enjoyed your little samples too....and you all think Santa Claws is still gonna come after this fiasco?

of course he will...purrpurrpurr (with a little whiskery smile & 1,2,3 winks of cute little kitty eyes)]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>eesh</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/753867</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:23:46 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>So of course Tigger has been strutting around all week - he even took MY BASKET on the desk for a na ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So of course Tigger has been strutting around all week - he even took MY BASKET on the desk for a nap. But being the wonderful giving kitty that I am, I let him.  Mom put up the decorations, and one thing I love to do, is tap at the lights by the window. I do not pull on them or chew, I just tap them against the glass. Mom thinks I like to hear the sound.  I also had a bit of a fall - I tried to jump up on the ledge to get in one of the other baskets, and misjudged, and down I came with the basket.  Mom was so upset - she checked me all over, & I seemed ok.  But then I was limping on my left forepaw a little bit -  I must have pulled it when I fell. She felt it all over & rubbed it. There was one spot that was a little sore, but I did stop limping.  It is better, but Mom worried so much. Other than that, I have been sitting on the top of the couch looking at the pretty lights, listening to Tigger drone on about being COTW.  Silly boy - he does not realize that I am queen of all ...mol]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>quiz I got 18 &amp; some junk</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/749424</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:54:35 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I found this quiz while visiting my friend Cali's page, and it seemed fun. so here it is. Mom has be ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I found this quiz while visiting my friend Cali's page, and it seemed fun. so here it is. Mom has been busy getting ready for Turkapallooza and has just been busy in general.  She was sad when Boots got hit by the car. The Dad gave him a proper burial in the little field down the street by the tracks. Mom is sad to hear about Pounce and Jack the Cat too.  So many of us at the bridge. Smitty did not feel good yesterday, and I watched in amusement as Mom attempted to give him a 1/4 pepcid. That cat can do the squirm quite well!  All three of us need to go to the vet, we are past due. Mom is trying to decide if it would be lunacy to take all of as at once.  I have a little soft carrier that is almost like a purse, and I am good (of course) but Smitty hasn't been in a carrier since a year ago.....so she says if they will give her a discount then we all go, if not, one at a time.  Not sure I want tobe first, but I bet I will be cause I am the prettiest.  Here is the quiz!

1. Do you make demands of your human? (If you answered Yes, give yourself 1 point.)
um I am the QUEEN so yes 1

2. If you make demands by doing any of the following, give yourself 1 point for each:
Persistent meowing 1
Biting 1
Smacky Paws as a demand? 1
Relentless staring 1
Inappropriate behaviors (i.e., chewing on furniture, electrical cords, the oven) I will flip stuff off the dresser until someone pays attention, and I have knocked some pretty big stuff down too. 1

3. If you make demands by doing any of the following, subtract 1 point:
Headbonking 0
Rubbing and purring on your human -1 ok I am a softie

4. If you let your humans rub your belly, subtract 2 points. Are you kidding? I will scratch you man I will

5. If you let anyone kiss your belly, subtract 5 points. Kissing is touching. ok the lips will be ripped off

6. Are you Head of your Household (HOH)? (1 point if you consider yourself HOH) heck yeah I was here first! 1

7. If you have kitty (or other animal) siblings, do you:
(Give yourself 1 point for each Yes)
Eat their food? 1
Demand that they groom you? I don;t want them near me!
Chase them? 1
Stare at them relentlessly? 1
Stalk them? 1
Pounce on them? 1
Make them meow? 0
Steal their (well, *your*) toys? 1
Make them growl? 0
Make their ears go backwards? 0
Pretend to be grooming (or staring at the wall, ceiling, etc.) while actually stalking them? 1

8. Have you ever destroyed household items?
(1 point for each yes)
Furniture? 1
Clothing or shoes? 1 jumped away from my human brother's arms and my claws put holes all over his fav t shirt - that will teach you to pick me up
Kitty Toys? 1 chewed a few up

9. Please list any other crazy things you do that are ridiculously feisty (1 point per).
1. Helped myself to treats, by locating the container and knocking it over to open it 1 I have chewed open a bag of food does that count?
2. Have come away with a mouthful of fur from each cat I live with 1
3. Pulled and ate a teabag out of the garbage 0

Total Score (Place your score/name in your Diary Title):


My Score is 7 COOL CAT

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!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>fall...already?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/737517</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 8 Sep 2011 16:22:05 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Tigger spoke about most of our happenings this summer.  I can report that I am eating almost a  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Tigger spoke about most of our happenings this summer.  I can report that I am eating almost a 3oz can of wet food everyday. I used ot only eat 1/4 tsp, so that is very good. Mom says she notices a difference in me too, I am playing alot more it seems.  I tolerate the boys pretty much, and I did even sneak up on Smitty & trounced him from behind, then took off!  Mom laughed so hard at the look on Smithwick's face, she almost fell over herself. AHA! take that silly boy-cat.  There was the dreaded water in the basement, and I had to even come down there to use the potty-box. eww twas not to my liking.  So now we have to get everything put back to gether before Thanksgiving, as we always hold what is now called Turkapalooza. The Dad has a large family, and Mom & The Dad have a few "adopted"  children that also come by, so we have 5 yes 5 turkeys. Last year it totalled to 70lbs of gobbler. We have one biggie baked, 2 deep fried & 2 smoked. The nice thing is that there is always enough for anyone to take leftyovers.  Our number will be down this year, as some family won't be here. But Turkapalooza prevails.  Mom was joking to the Dad that we if all else fails we will bake a turkey breast, smoke the legs & fry the wings!   
I have enjoyed sunning myself on the screened porch all summer. Mom says I need to go to the vet for a checkup - I am past due. Not happy bout that, but I guess it is better to make sure you are ok.  Mom took a bunch of pics all summer, so she will have to get her rear in gear & get them on here. I am tired of seeing the same pics on my page mom!!! peace to all! purrs, Maizy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Gotcha!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/724756</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011 20:12:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It sure seems like yesterday I was a teeny kitten - you can see by some of the pictures we have post ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It sure seems like yesterday I was a teeny kitten - you can see by some of the pictures we have posted.  I am still a young chickie - I play and jump & am quite svelte!  I am definitely an opinionated female though!  Mom says how lucky she was that she has gotten to take care of me since I was but a little mite.  I was quite talkative today - perhaps I know it is a special day. I mean BirdDays are great don't get me wrong, but a BirdDay cannot compete with the day you find your home.  I bow & send many thanks to all my friends that sent me gifties & wishes today.  It has been a long one - the serviceman was finally able to get here today for the air conditioner, so we finally could stop melting. I played so much with Tigger's catnip cigar that I am plumb wore out - so a good night to all! purrs, a happy grateful Maizy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/724055</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 2 Jun 2011 14:30:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>thank you ever so much for all the BirdDay wishes &amp; gifts! We stopped in kinda late at Gumps party,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thank you ever so much for all the BirdDay wishes & gifts! We stopped in kinda late at Gumps party, but had some catnip ice cream.  I got my favorite fish canned food. Mom says I really should not eat that one all the time, but I love it so much. I even got a tiny bite (sssh don't tell) of pound cake & licked a bit of the white icing. It was really only a teeny bit.  I even snuggled by Mom all night too. I had a great day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my BirdDay girl</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/723936</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 1 Jun 2011 14:05:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am letting Mom write this entry for me:

My precious little girl. I cannot believe that it has b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am letting Mom write this entry for me:

My precious little girl. I cannot believe that it has been 6 years already! It feels like yesterday when you arrived here. So tiny & frightened. You couldn't even see yet.  I watched you take your first little steps, watched you run. Helped you learn that the food would never be taken away.  I still have the tiny fuzzy ball that you could barely fit in your mouth to play with.  It had been so very many years since I had a kitty, and you sure put your little paws onto my heart.  Sometimes I wonder how you got where you were found. Did your momma drop you? Did some varmint try & take you? All I know is that I am so grateful that the young man who found you brought you in, so that I could be your Mom.  We have been through alot together my girl, and you definitely made a certain non-cat person into a cat person (The Dad) and you managed to twist him round your paw & bend him to your every wish.... Happy BIrdDay my little princess Maizy Cat.
Love your mom

ps Tigger & Smithwick wish a happy birdday to you too. Except Smitty asks please if you could not hiss at him quite so much.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>a new revelation</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/722448</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 18 May 2011 13:23:17 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Wow I actually kinda like wet food!  I now eat almost 1 1/2 oz for breakfast, and the same for dinne ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Wow I actually kinda like wet food!  I now eat almost 1 1/2 oz for breakfast, and the same for dinner. I am still getting a kibble lunch - Merrick BG chicken. But that is pretty darn good for a girl that would only eat about 1/2 tsp of wet at night in total for the day!  The funny thing is that the past few days, I have been especially sproingy & even more playful. The Dad even said that maybe it is from eating more wet food. So it can happen, even with a more reluctant girl.  I may not get all the way over completely to wet, but Mom says that if it is 3/4 wet that is pretty whiskering good!  We are hoping that the weather will cooperate so that the plastic can be removed from the screened porch. Mom had a few of Nana's odds & ends stored out there, so she did not want them to get wet, and it has been rather chilly after our heatwave, but I love to sit out there & watch the outside from the safe side of the screen!  Tigger seems to be doing much better. Mom says he needs to eat more, and I know he wants some when I get my lunch. Mom has to close the door while I eat so he is not as tempted.  I have also been borrowing Smitty's cardboard scratcher. I love it. You must sit on it & then scratch cause it will slide. Mom only got a cheapie one in case it didn't go over well with us, but we all use it. Poor Tigger has not figured out that he must sit upon it, and he slides all over with it. So I overheard The Dad tell Mom this morning that they must purchase a larger one for us! Meowska!!  SO for now I shall go & take my beauty nap, and hope at the next post things will bring even better news.  and well, now I just knocked Mom's coffee cup off the desk, and it broke & spilt coffee all over the place - and it just HAD to be one of Nana's cups eek - so my assistant must clean it up as I supervise.  purrs, the princess]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the quiet one</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/721745</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 May 2011 20:29:06 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well, I have not written in a bit, because Mom has had her paws er hands full with Tigger.  We miss  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well, I have not written in a bit, because Mom has had her paws er hands full with Tigger.  We miss him so much, and we are kinda ticked, cause she called the vet this evening at 530 to check on him, and they said someone would call back, well no one did, and when we called back, they were closed already. GRROWLLL!!! We have found a cat only vet, so Mom thinks that she will take Smitty for his 1 year check up there, and see how they are.  THen to top things off, when our Nana fell a few weeks ago, her leg was still hurting, so mom took her to the dr - turns out she had broken her foot! So she is in a walking boot, and it is hard for her cause she has a cane and has a hard time to walk anyways.  Boy we were really hoping that 2011 would be a better year.....mrow pfft!  Mom updated the boys pictures, but she willwait til tomorrow for mine, as it is nite nite time.  purring for my brother Tig...]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>eventful week</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/719031</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 17 Apr 2011 10:58:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>This past week has had way too much excitement for me.  First our Nana fell 2 times, and now my brot ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ This past week has had way too much excitement for me.  First our Nana fell 2 times, and now my brother Tigger has a UTI.  He has to take medicine for it, but I think he is doing ok. We all worry about him, cause he has a heart problem, so Mom gets extra overprotective of him.  I played kitty fishing with The Dad yesterday. He tied an old furry mousie to a small fishing pole line, and was casting it down the hall. It moved reaaaal slow, and I POUNCED! yep I was a bit unladylike too, but it was such fun!  The weather is cold & gloomy too.  But hopefully the sun will coma back out so I can sit in my sunspots.  Thank you for everyone that has sent thought to my brother Tigger. We appreciate it. purrs
Miss Maizy Cat]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>finality</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/715486</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:36:23 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Why do we have to lose our friends?  It makes us so sad - especially to see other people hurt.  It i ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Why do we have to lose our friends?  It makes us so sad - especially to see other people hurt.  It is so sad to think of all the loss in Japan, and we feel so helpless.  I wish we could help Hazel's Mommy not hurt so much, but alas, that is not a possibility.  We were in the crochet group together, and I aspired to have nice blankies like the ones Hazel tested.  Mom says I have been eating well - even sneaking some of the boy's food too!  My weight has finally been holding steady, so she feels at this point it is ok to wait for me to see the vet until my check up in May.  Tigger goes for his test, and I hope it is ok - he used to pick on me, but now he kinda keeps Smitty from picking on me - so he is cool.  I even let him nap in my basket.  Here's to an uneventful, and quiet weekend!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>the ever moving food dish</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/712904</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:51:18 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you to everyone for your good wishes.  Mom had to move my food bowl AGAIN. The hoover Smithwic ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you to everyone for your good wishes.  Mom had to move my food bowl AGAIN. The hoover Smithwick found it, and managed to jump up on the smaller dresser where it was.  So now Mom moved to her dresser which is pretty tall.  I can still daintily pop up there and eat in peace & quiet. Smitty can only get up there if he gets on the bed, then attempts the leap.  There are just no more places to put it that I can get to.  Tigger really doesn't mess with my bowl. Once in a while he jumps up & takes  1 bite, but that's ok. I have even been eating more wet food. Mom thinks it is because I have my own space.  Some days I eat like a pony and others I barely eat enough to sniff, but my weight has been holding steady. At least till the scale went out. Mom keeps forgetting to get a new battery, since she gave Nana the spare one for her sugar checking machine.  I don't get any of the low calorie food that the boys eat - I just get my yummy Blue Buffalo.  She has not had to give me any more appetite stimulants, just a quarter pepcid a few times.  So all is good, and I have been playing alot more too.  I stole Da Bird from the boys, and dragged it down the stairs hahaha. And I tore a feather out of it too! Who says girls can't play rough!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>seesaw</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/710762</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 9 Feb 2011 14:04:31 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thanks to those that have been concerned about me not feeling so great.  My weight keeps seesawing b ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thanks to those that have been concerned about me not feeling so great.  My weight keeps seesawing back & forth.  Mom has been weighing me almost daily. I can lose & gain a pound back & forth in a day.  She steps on the scale, then steps back on with me. It is a digital scale, so it is fairly accurate. She found a good spot for my dry food, and she keeps the bowl pretty full. I am the only one that can get to it, so I can eat in peace, and since it is in her room, she can hear how many times I am crunching during the night.  I will eat only about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of wet food, and not every night. My favorite is the Proplan ocean fish. Mom has tried so many others that are better for me, but I do the paw shake and won't eat it, so she figures some is better than none.  We will be hitting the forums to see for ideas on how to put some weight on, cause she thinks I am still a little too thin.  I will be due for my semi-annula vet check in May, so she is trying to wait until then cause Tigger will have his expensive ultrasound this month.  Aside from that I have been playing alot more the past few days, so Mom is thinking that I just have a really touch tummy.  Nana lives here now, and she talks to me all the time, and tells me how pretty I am.  I did let her pet me a few times, but my heart just belongs to The Dad & Mom.  I even left my litte stuffed fish toy on Mom's side of the bed yesterday! Feels so great to be back!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>what's a girl to do?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/703390</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:30:54 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom is worried about me again, I seem to have lost weight again. MOm used the regular scale, but she ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is worried about me again, I seem to have lost weight again. MOm used the regular scale, but she thinks it is over a pound & a half.  We are not sure if it is that Smithwick is inhaling everything or what. She gave me a 1/4 tab appetite stimulant yesterday, and found a secret spot for my food bowl that they boys cannot get to. She will keep it full for me.  I don't really fight for my food either, the boys can pretty much take it away from me (pretty funny for a girl who had big food aggression as a kitten huh?) I ate some wet food, which I really haven't been interested in.  I am always quiet, but Mom doesn;t really see any behavior changes.  We are going to try 1/8 tab every other day. The 1/4 almost seemed to make me crazy to eat, and Mom does not want me to gorge & get sick either.  If I don't seem to put any weight on within a few days it is back to the vet I guess.  SHe feels bad, because with all things being hectic around here tryong to move Nana, that she feels like she was not paying enough attention.  And Smithwick looks a little chubby, although he is a stocky kitten - so no more kittne eating as much as he wants - time for a reality check!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The tummy speaks</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/698232</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 4 Nov 2010 10:37:43 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>First off, I wish to thank everyone for their get better wishes &amp; gifts. It really meant alot to poo ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ First off, I wish to thank everyone for their get better wishes & gifts. It really meant alot to poor Mom who basically freaked out when I started to throw up some blood.  We are not really sure what caused it, the vet is concerned that it might be the start of IBD because I lost about a pound since June, but that could also be because of Smitty being a piggie. I am so picky, and I did not eat anything bad I shouldn't. The only thing possible is that in Mom's quest to find us better wet food, there was one kind that I actually ate some of, and it was the day before this started.  Maybe that was it. So Mom is watching carefully how much I eat, not trying any new wet food right now, and is weighing me in a week.  I got some shots at the vet & had an appetite stimulant. Boy I was ready to eat the walls I was so hungry!  So now Smitty is sharing his "cold".  Tigger is getting it, and maybe I won't because I don't really play with him, and I DEFINITELY do not wash his face like Tigger does.  But Mom is trying to handle things over the phone with the vet if possible, since my visit was not a cheap one, and Smitty was just there 2 weeks before for his stomach.  But I thank everyone again for their concern! We will just keep on rolling, a day at a time!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>foodiness</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/696895</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:45:46 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>On Mom's quest to find the perfect food for us. Sorry Mom but with me? Miss Finicky? Now she has dec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ On Mom's quest to find the perfect food for us. Sorry Mom but with me? Miss Finicky? Now she has decided to keep track of the food & which one of us likes which food.  Smithwich AKA Hoover, will eat anything that is not glued down, so his colum is marked YES all the time.  Tigger eats more types than I do, but he does not like many of the chunky ones.  I it seems do not like anything other than what I am familiar with after 5 years.  And only a half teaspoon of it, that is it.  Mom is in a quandry because she wants me to eat a little better canned food - I eat very good dry food now, but I won't touch anything else. All of them get "the paw shake" sometimes all four paws!  So I guess I will try a little, I know she has my best interest at heart. But they do not call me princess for nothing!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>purrs</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/694253</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 6 Oct 2010 11:02:42 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you Sarge, Pepi &amp; Lena for your giftie &amp; the nice things you said in you pawmail

Thank you  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you Sarge, Pepi & Lena for your giftie & the nice things you said in you pawmail

Thank you Athena,Appollo & Aragorn for the lovely giftie

Thank you Hunter for the ribbon giftie.  Our Grandma (The Dad's mom) is a 7 year breast cancer survivor! 

Things are still a little hectic. Mom has had to make many phone calls regarding certain arrangements to settle insurance and such, and having to figure out how to sell Nana's mobile home.  She must do this by May. Then Nana will come to live with us.  Nana learns fast - she already knows which treats are my favorite, and I even meowed nicely at her instead of hissing.  So I too am trying to be a sweet kitty girl.  I even played a little tap paw with the newbie.  He's not so bad, and gives Tigger a run for his catnip, so then Tigger does not pounce on me so much.  Sitting outside on the porch today - it is nice out and Mom says this weather won't last long, so take advantage of it! So I will!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>with sadness</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/693185</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:46:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>It has been a little while, since we have posted much, and I have been made the official spokescat.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ It has been a little while, since we have posted much, and I have been made the official spokescat.  On Friday Sept. 17, Mom's Aunty left us.  Mom was there with her, and Mom says it was as peaceful as possible.  Nana (Mom's mommy) has been staying here with us since, and it is great. (she spoils us!)  She went back to her home yesterday, but Mom says she will be coming to live with us, because it will be better.  I will miss my usual hissing at Aunty, but we know she is watching over us from the rainbow bridge, with all her pets that were waiting for her.  It will take Mom a few more days, then she says she will post of all our antics, and change some pictures & stuff. Thank you Sarge & Pepi for you kind words.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>many thanks</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/689756</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 5 Sep 2010 19:09:24 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>thanks for all the well wishes &amp; gifties for ddp.  I thank you all.  Mom has been in &amp; out so much t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thanks for all the well wishes & gifties for ddp.  I thank you all.  Mom has been in & out so much that she almost missed it today.  So THE KITTEN is not so bad...I guess..... I even let him walk by me a few times without hissing at him.  However, I cannot do that all the time, or he will get too complacent.  But for some reason, I have been extra lovey to Mom & The Dad.  And you know, they still give me just as much attention as always.  I get fed first, and I got lots of brushies the past few days.  The one good thing is that maybe Tigger won't jump on my head when I am not expecting it like he has done so many times. (And he wonders why I hiss at him?)  One time he did it so hard, that Mom actually heard my head whump on the floor.  sigh...boys.   I did even sniff THE OUTSIDER after he had a bath, but then I immediately had to hiss at him, just to show him who is boss and all.  Well, it is time for my nightly crunchies, so I shall bid you goodnight.  Thank you everyone again!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/688359</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:43:16 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Thank you for the beautiful emerald gift Sarge, Lena &amp; Pepi!  I also got a few presents yesterday fr ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you for the beautiful emerald gift Sarge, Lena & Pepi!  I also got a few presents yesterday from Mom. We got a DA Bird toy. It is alot of fun! Mom has to watch & try to keep me & Tig seperate when we played with it, because he just flings himself all over to try & catch this thing, and doesn't care what or WHO he lands on, and I of course daintily tap at it & stretch my paws. I hardly make any noise when I jump at stuff, but Tig makes these huge clumps noises. That is why Mom calls him Tank.  We also got new stainless bowls for our wet food and one for another water dish.  I think she is buttering me up for the new kitten.   Mah I will just pop him a time or two like I did Tig, and he will learn who is the highest ranking cat around here!  Mom got some good pics of me lounging on her bed looking cute, and she says she is going to update our pages & stuff early next week.  She has been so busy lately. But she still makes time for us cause she says she loves us a bunch.  Hmm I wonder she will get us more presents - I can handle that!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>whirlwind</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/688098</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:27:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/688098</guid>
		<description>Tigger keeps talking about this new kitten.  Really Mom? ANOTHER BOY? Really?  Well at least I will  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Tigger keeps talking about this new kitten.  Really Mom? ANOTHER BOY? Really?  Well at least I will still be the Princess around here, and maybe Tigger won't jump on my head so much if he has someone to wrestle with.  We keep hoping that our Aunty will feel better.  I usually hissed at her when she came over, but I do miss doing that.  She did bring treats.  I feel bad when Mom is sad, so I laid by her last night to make her feel better.  I really can be a nice sweet kitty, but usually only for Mom & The Dad.  So I am cautious about this new cat...as long as he remembers that I am truly the high ranking cat here, it should be ok.  I just better get some extra brushies for allowing this that is what I say!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boys</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/686027</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 13:24:07 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I really am trying to understand why Tigger has this obsession with &quot;The Fish&quot; as he calls it.  OK I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I really am trying to understand why Tigger has this obsession with "The Fish" as he calls it.  OK I admit I was a mite curious at first, and watched it for a few minutes, but really all it does is go back and forth. How boring is that? Mom even said she was going to buy another fish to put in there cause she feels sorry for it by itself.  Apparently though my human sister says that whatever kind she puts in there, even ones that are supposed to get along with rosy barbs this fish EATS. LIKE OVER 8 OTHER FISH. WOW. Tigger, please do not try & stick your paws in there, you never know, it might have a hankering for catfish!  I for one will be glad when she takes it with her, cause now it gives me the creeps - staring at me when I stroll by to get to the food dish with it's fishy eyeballs.  I hope it is not thinking I look tasty.  I even made sure to play with my little stuffed fish toy RIGHT IN FRONT of it, just to show my stealth & power.  I think I scared it, yeah....kitty girl power!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>happy 4th</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/680234</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 4 Jul 2010 11:35:03 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>SInce I am a very independent kitty - I was chosen to wish everyone Happy Independence Day! ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ SInce I am a very independent kitty - I was chosen to wish everyone Happy Independence Day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thank you!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/678026</link>

				<pubdate>Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:14:58 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>thanks everyone for the well wishes on diary of the day! Wow first cat of the day, now this! I promi ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thanks everyone for the well wishes on diary of the day! Wow first cat of the day, now this! I promise I won't let my head get too big! mol!  Wanted to say thanks before Mom runs out to get the fixin's to make The Dad pizza on the grill for his special day.  Happy Father's Day to all The Dads! 

thanks:
Loki, Pippin Teaka, Belle for the yummy ice cream - I loove ice cream & get a little lick once in a while
Tigger & Cali for the blue ribbon - you always make me & my Tigger feel special
Sugar, Tasha, Callie thanks for the concats purrs.

Hope everyone has a beautiful day meows to you - I am off to allow The Dad to brush me as my father's day gift to him!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>I am honored!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/677899</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:24:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/677899</guid>
		<description>oh many purrs for the diary pick today! Mom is going to her niece's 4th bday party &amp; decided to chec ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ oh many purrs for the diary pick today! Mom is going to her niece's 4th bday party & decided to check online really quick. What a suprise!  Thank you all!  Plus Mom says that we need to update our page with some new pics so she has been snapping away! The we are gonna start to try & fix mine & Tigger's page with cool stuff. We joined Pawesome pages & Hazel Lucy said she can help us too, cuz Mom is not so good with computer stuff. (but she is good with lovies!) 
meows, Maizy]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>sleepy memory day</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/677378</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:19:34 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Boy for some reason me &amp; Tigger were so sleepy today. Maybe the stress of the evil vet visit - I dun ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Boy for some reason me & Tigger were so sleepy today. Maybe the stress of the evil vet visit - I dunno.  My human brother Al had to go to his vet - I mean Dr today. He has had a kidney problem since he was a little boy, and has to go every 6 months for blood tests and stuff.  He might have to get a new one eventually but they just keep checking on it right now. He is pretty cool - He pets us sometimes & he takes care of us when Mom & The Dad go camping. He even lets us lay on his bed even though he really wants another dog since we lost Casey a few years ago.  I remember Casey a little - I was a kitten and he was 16 years old, but even though he did not want to really play with me he would let me climb all over him. He got very sick & could not use his back legs anymore, so Mom & The Dad got him a ride to the Rainbow Bridge.  But Mom says that a dog is just not in the plans right now. Purrsonally I am glad, because I think I would be too afraid. And Tigger is enough to handle for me! Well, time for another nap. Gotta keep the beauty sleep up.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Go Hawks!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/677191</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:49:44 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/677191</guid>
		<description>Things were really exciting around here last week! The Black Hawks won the Stanley Cup! The Dad is a ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Things were really exciting around here last week! The Black Hawks won the Stanley Cup! The Dad is a BIG hockey fan, and my human brother Al is too. So it was crazy around here during the playoffs. Now The Dad can stop yelling at the tv & it will be quiet again. He got to see the parade go by downtown, and 
Al actually ventured into the madness down there on his way to work. GO HAWKS!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>tag your it</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/677187</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:45:29 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/677187</guid>
		<description>Cali has tagged me &amp; this is the first time I was tagged, so I am excited &amp; I will play!

1. What  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Cali has tagged me & this is the first time I was tagged, so I am excited & I will play!

1. What time do you go to to bed?
When Mom turns in, unless Tigger has hogged up the bed by her, then I either go in the basket in her room, or on the desk downstairs.

2. What is your favorite gift you have recieved and why?
THe birdie with lots of purple feathers. I dunno what kind of nip is in that thing, but I love to rub it on my face & bunny kick it.

3. Whats your favourite way to wake up and whats the first thing you do?
Well, if Mom won;t get up to feed me quick enough, I quite enjoy taking my paw, and pulling it through her hair ever so gently, or I tap her on the head.

4.What would you call yourself if you could choose your own name?
Queen of EVERYTHING

5. What was the last thing you ate that you really shouldnt of ?
I snagged Tigger's treats when he wasn't looking

6.What are you afraid of?
me? pretty much everything - the broom, the vacuum, people I do not know.

7.Do you have brothers and sisters?
Tigger - he showed up a year & a half ago, and Mom thought he was s cute he stayed.

8.What is your motto in life?
Yes I deserve everything

9. Would you like to be famous? Why or why not?
no because I really do not like people I don't know

10. What cartoon or comic book character best describes you?
Lucy from Peanuts

11. What super-power would you most like to have, and why?
Prob to fly so I could go up high in the house

12. If you could play sports, what you you play and why?
high jump I love to jump

and I will tag my brother Tigger]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>BirdDay</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/675164</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:25:09 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well Mom had been saying to me &quot;Pretty soon it is your bird day!&quot;  What the heck is a bird day? I me ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Mom had been saying to me "Pretty soon it is your bird day!"  What the heck is a bird day? I mean do you get birds? I like to look at them outside, but I would not want one.  So Tigger reminded me that it is the day Mom picked that I came into the world as a teeny kitty. Since we were both found, Mom picked June 1 as mine, and May 1 as Tigger's. So now I am 5 years old. Wow the years have flown by. Mom still talks about how her & my human sister Jen took turns to feed me 24 hours a day. They saw my first steps, and my eyes open, and when I learned to run!  I am a happy girl mostly, even though I hiss at Tigger. After all, it was just me here for 3 years.  But he is a pretty good brother.  I got a pretty pink soft carrier, so I don't have to squich into the hard one any more. Mom says this one has more air, and I can see out, and it folds down so it will take up less room.  Tigger got one too, but he had to get the BIG size. Mom says she will try & sell our other carriers as they really have only been used a few times, and then she will donate the money to one of the shelters we try & support.  Oh and I got my favorite whisker ticklin milk treats that I LOVE so much. And it was nice out, so I was on the porch with Tigger for a while. So I had a good bird day!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thank yous!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/672599</link>

				<pubdate>Wed, 19 May 2010 12:36:26 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>oh my thank you to:
Casey &amp; fam  for the shrimpie
Gimli, Nigel, Isis, Tabi, Charlie and  K.C for t ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ oh my thank you to:
Casey & fam  for the shrimpie
Gimli, Nigel, Isis, Tabi, Charlie and  K.C for the ladybug
Tigger, Cali & Scaredy Cat for the blue ribbon
Alabaster , Chauncey, Muffin, Shula & fam for the shrimpie
Ava Corrine, Andy, Arli , Augie & fam for the ladybug
Nadia & Gump for the pretty flowers

Thank you to everyone that sent me mail concats for kitty of the day! All of my Snuggles project Group buddies, and paw mail concats.  I am pretty sure we got to send purrsonal thank yous to everyone, but if I did miss anyone, I truly am sorry & cannot thank you enough.  I had a great day yesterday, I even got some ProPlan sardines in aspic. Mom saves that one for special treats only - so I KNEW it was a special day!  I got an extra long brushie from The Dad too. So I am one very happy girl!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>more thank yous!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/672456</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 May 2010 13:09:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/672456</guid>
		<description>Thank you to Zoey for the cute ladybug!
and Thank you Tasha for the shrimpie!

I got some extra P ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Thank you to Zoey for the cute ladybug!
and Thank you Tasha for the shrimpie!

I got some extra Party Mix treats this afternoon, and I only had to meow at Mom for them once, and she said "here my little cat of the day, you may have 3" MEOW!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>thank you</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/672423</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 May 2010 08:40:22 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/672423</guid>
		<description>thanks to Hazel Lucy for the beautiful diamond!
thanks to Booboo Rocky &amp; Ringo for my party hat to  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ thanks to Hazel Lucy for the beautiful diamond!
thanks to Booboo Rocky & Ringo for my party hat to wear today!
thanks to GIBBS CASH & ANGELS: BUDDIE MCKENNA MOOKIE ANGEL RICKI for your special hugs 
and of course thanks to CATSTER !!  

can you see I am blushing underneath my stripeys?]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>OH MEOW!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/672410</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 18 May 2010 08:15:59 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/672410</guid>
		<description>Oh my goodness I am so very excited! Mom has had &quot;one of those days&quot; this morning, and it is only 10 ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh my goodness I am so very excited! Mom has had "one of those days" this morning, and it is only 10am. So imagine our suprise when we went online to see I am cat of the day!  Oh thank you so much! Mom says she will read all the messages, and thank you all! It is a rainy gloomy day in Chicagoland today, so this was a nice ray of sunshine!  I was playing with my mousie all morning, and now this - so I am having a great day! hmm maybe I will get some extra treats today too! thanks so meowy much again to all!!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Free Kibble</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/671072</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 10 May 2010 13:49:14 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<guid ispermalink="true">http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/671072</guid>
		<description>Well Mom says she is starting to get the hang of this computer stuff a little bit. She does not do F ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well Mom says she is starting to get the hang of this computer stuff a little bit. She does not do Facebook, and Catster is new to us.   She has been saying how pretty alot of the other kits pages are, and she does not know how to make ours pretty, but she found a badge to help give kitties free kibble by answering a fun trivia question. It tells you how to paste a link on your page & she was able to do it! She is really excited, but I purrsonally think Mom can do anything - I mean who else knows just how I like my food & how I like my toenails trimmed & which treats are my favorite ones? Although The Dad knows how to brushie a kitty just right, she does pretty good too.  She says she wants to add a couple more links to help out kitties too, so she is working on that.  We were all so upset about the poor kitty Mango. Mom says she would take Mango in a a tailswitsh & bring her home to live with us & love her.  We are so glad that she is doing better.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Boys will be Boys.....</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/668822</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:29:54 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>So Tigger thought it was funny that I was afraid of The Dad's shoes.....weeeeellll the eating machin ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ So Tigger thought it was funny that I was afraid of The Dad's shoes.....weeeeellll the eating machine decided to try & eat one of the big moths that are around here.  Well, frankly when Mom ran in the house with him, he looked like a cat with rabies.  They were in the bathroom for quite a while, and when they came out, Tigger was wet on his whole face.  He went and laid down - I think he did not feel to well, and was probably scared from the excitement.  I did feel sorry for him a little though, and I decided not to even hiss at him when he walked past me.  Mom paced for a while & talked to my human big sis (she is a biologist & knows alot of stuff about animals) if the moth was actually poison. It turns out they have stuff on their wings like histamines to deter predators - which apparently Tigger thought he was.  I think he learned his lesson, and will not try & eat one again.  He should have just swatted it instead, that is what I do...I mean I am a lady, I would NEVER eat....an icky bug eww.  I much preferred the little lick of vanilla cream frosting I got off Mom's finger from her cupcake. Now THAT is tasty!  and that is what princesses like myself indulge in..never bugs.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Mystery solved!</title>
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				<pubdate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:52:11 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Well it seems that Mom found this sherlock holmes thing she was talking about, because she figured o ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Well it seems that Mom found this sherlock holmes thing she was talking about, because she figured out what was scaring me so much.  The Dad has these black junky shoes he wears when working in the yard and such, and somehow, instead of putting them away..AHEM he placed them by the foot of the bed, and when Mom swept the floor, they got pushed further under, and she did not really see them.  I cannot be mad at Mom, she has been so stressed lately with Aunty Rose being so ill, that she barely has time to tidy up. Anyways, she figured it out, because she saw me staring in there, and she picked me up & walked in the room. Now I DO NOT like to be picked up, but I clung to her so scared and put my head down on her shoulder and was shaking. Mom knew then I was very frightened, and let me go. When she laid down on the floor, then she saw the evil shoes. They looked like an animal under the bed!  She said "no wonder my girl was so scared" and put the shoes away. phew! so that night I slept right by her legs as usual.  Thank goodness that Moms know how to banish the bogeymans that scare us kitties, and that they know this sherlock thingie too. Signed, one very happy and calm kitty.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Slinky girl</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:50:39 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom is concerned with my recent behavior.  As always, I am a skittish kitty, but the past few days,  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom is concerned with my recent behavior.  As always, I am a skittish kitty, but the past few days, I have been crouching low and slinking past Mom and The Dad's bedroom, and in the living room as well.  Sometimes I have been staring into their room at what? Mom cannot figure it out.  She says maybe I am seeing a ghost.  The Dad hopes it is not a mouse, but I am pretty sure between me & Tigger we eradicated the last one back in Sept 08. None since.  While I am doing this slinking if I hear a noise, I jump about 5 feet in the air.  Mom says something is frightening me, but she cannot figure out what.  Nothing is different around here, and we have a pretty quiet house. (unless The Dad is watching the Blackhawks hockey game.....but I am soooo used to him yelling at the tv for that)  I am very strict about my routines and keeping everything the same.  I do not at all have an easy time with change.  So she says she is going to go around like a detective to find what is upsetting me.  It has to be something in her room, because she was commenting that I have not come to sit on her head to be scritched at night, and I have not jumped up to look out the window as I usually do. And that has all been since the slinking.   She says it is time for Sherlock Holmes - whatever that is, I hope it means finding the source.  Hopefully I will have good news by Monday.  I don't think I am sick or anything, because Mom thinks I would be doing that all the time.  Still, I feel bad that Mom is worrying, and I cannot speak human too good to tell her.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Ode to spring</title>
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				<pubdate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:37:47 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Ah beautiful day! How nice it was to sit in the windows with them open &amp; sniff the breeze. It was al ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Ah beautiful day! How nice it was to sit in the windows with them open & sniff the breeze. It was almost 78 degrees in Chicago today!  I watched birdies and napped in the window feelin the sunshine. Tigger had his butt on the cushion out in the screenporch ALL DAY practically.  I am not quite ready to go out there yet, unless Mom comes with me.  I am a bit of a scaredy cat, so it will take me a few days with her accompanying me before I will venture out on the porch by myself.  Oh Mom brought home a new toy the other day. It sort of looks like a bird with this HUGE bunch of purple feathers in it's behind. It had catnip, and the pretty good kind too.  Of course "mister grab everything"  snatched it first and tore a few feathers out of it, but eventually I got to toss it around. He likes that one, so he can have it - too many feathers for me.  She also got this little mouse that you can hang on the doorknob, and it makes a squeek like a real mousie! Well Tigger really had no use for it, but I have been enjoying battering it around and hearing it. So we each got something new to play with.  Mom & The Dad have been talking to us about making us a cat tree! I am so excited about that.  The Dad is very handy & makes things all the time, so I bet it will be pawsome!  I hope they start it soon - I will have to remind them with some occasional yowls if need be.  Ahh springtime!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>where does all this hair come from?</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/662416</link>

				<pubdate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:52:08 PDT</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I just don't get it. I get brushed at least once a day, usually two or three as I love it so much an ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I just don't get it. I get brushed at least once a day, usually two or three as I love it so much and well, I can be very demanding about the brushie.  I am an excellent groomer too.  But once the weather gets warm, I turn into this walking furball.  I guess it isbecause I have a rather fluffy undercoat even though my fur is not very long. Mom says she thinks I am a domestic medium hair since that undercoat is very fuzzy. I don't know, I just know I see the evil vacuum out alot more and I really hate that thing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>my brother</title>
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				<pubdate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:45:12 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I truly cannot beleive that I actually missed the pesky one while he was gone. I went around the who ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I truly cannot beleive that I actually missed the pesky one while he was gone. I went around the whole house looking for him in all the spots he sleeps, and the ones he hides in before he jumps at me.  Wow, I guess I really do love my brother!  Mom says he is doing great & won't have to go back to the vet for a while, so I am glad.  I even let him sleep in the wooden box last night - I usually sleep there until dinner, but well, he did have to go to the vet and all.  The only thing I was not happy with was the fact that I couldn't have food or water the night before since he didn't. What is up with that? Mom said it wasn't fair to let me eat in front of him...but she kept putting a couple of crunchies for me to snarf real quick when he was out of the room.  So all is back to normal, except for Mom's aunty being sick.  We don't really know too much about that yet.  I am kind of excited, because my human big sister is coming home from far away school this weekend to visit, and I do like to see her.  I know Mom is real happy about that.  Well, it is time for my beauty nap in the basket, so I am off.  purrs to all for a good weekend,  Maizy cat.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Exploring</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/656455</link>

				<pubdate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:35:27 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I am really a scaredy-cat kind of cat. I really have never gone where I should not, or explored any  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I am really a scaredy-cat kind of cat. I really have never gone where I should not, or explored any nooks and crannies in the house.  I will only go on the screen porch if the inside door is left a pinch open so I can scoot back in.  Even that is a BIG step for me.  It seems since Tigger came, I hate to admit it, but he has helped me get a little braver.  I even went into Mom's closet & napped on her shelf of fuzzy warm sweaters.  I did kinda scare her though when she went in there & turned the light on to get her slippers.  I thought it was funny... I have been climbing around & looking in spots I never knew where here and I have lived here my whole kitty life.  I jumped on the one shelf he alwasy does, and can climb onto the file cabinet to get into my new basket.  Who knew? I am feeling so proud of myself...I am like   Super Kitty Girl - yeah I like that!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>getting along</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/656125</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:33:13 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom has been pretty sad the past few days. I have been doing my best not to smack Tigger or growl. I ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom has been pretty sad the past few days. I have been doing my best not to smack Tigger or growl. I even gave my cutest meow at her last nite, and she did smile for me.  It is so hard when we can't fix what is hurting our favorite people.  Tigger says he wants to claw this bad "c" thing that aunty has, and I agree.  I wish it would go away for anyone that has this very bad thing.]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>delicious!</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/654642</link>

				<pubdate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:29:51 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Mom brought home this new bag of food. It is blue &amp; has some sort of cat looking type animal on it.  ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Mom brought home this new bag of food. It is blue & has some sort of cat looking type animal on it.  "Humpfh- I only eat what I want" I says to myself. Well, she opened the bag & it smelled heavenly! Mom thought it was a little stinky, but I guess humans don't get it - stinky is awesome! Well, she gave me a couple to taste & it was gourmet heaven, oh they crunched and I smacked my lips. The best part is that this stuff apparently is not a treat, but the stuff is going in our bowls! I am not so thrilled that she is still mixing the old food in, but she says I will get a tummy ache if I change over real quick. So I did my best to eat those pieces first MOL.  Boy I got a new basket to nap in and some new crunchies. Sheer Bliss I meow!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A New Delight</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/652354</link>

				<pubdate>Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:58:25 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>Oh wow, I have discovered.....plastic hangers!  How have I not enjoyed biting these multicolored tri ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ Oh wow, I have discovered.....plastic hangers!  How have I not enjoyed biting these multicolored triangles of fun before? Oh and you can grab them and claw them, and they don't break.  I skittered it around the bed and had a pretty fun time.  And Oh Joy Mom thought I was so cute that I GOT A TREAT besides!  Of course I should get a treat, because I don't break things, unlike Tigger, who seems to have a growing list of things he has broken around here.  I thought for sure he was gonna get hollered at for breaking the blinds AGAIN, but he used the super kitty power cute face weapon. Darn I should not have told him about that..... Oh well, I still got the treat, and the last meow, because she was getting those curtians way before he broke the blinds. He just THINKS it's for him.  Silly silly boycat. fffft!]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>A Tisket A Tasket</title>
		<link>http://www.catster.com/cats/985226/diary/Tis_good_to_be_a_princess/651727</link>

				<pubdate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:27:10 PST</pubdate>
		<author>Maizy  ~ writing at catster.com</author>
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		<description>I got a basket of my own! Yahoo! I was planning a covert attempt to take over Tigger's basket on top ...</description>

		<content:encoded><![CDATA[ I got a basket of my own! Yahoo! I was planning a covert attempt to take over Tigger's basket on top of the file cabinet, and Mom thought I was so very adorable, that she found a pretty oval basket that she put a little cushion in, and put it on the top of the hutch on the desk. I am now in a TALLER  space than pesty boy. And the basket is really too small for him, cuz I like to curl up teeny tiny. HA. MINE ALL MINE!  And the heat vent will gently blow over this side so I can stay toasty oasty warm.  Sigh - it has been a good day, and it is time to nap. yawn]]></content:encoded>
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