How To Give A Cat A Bath

Jinx invented a new way to come clean!

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Only problem was: he did it with my clean clothes!

Do Kitties Have Bad Dreams?

Abby napping amongst the pillows.

This morning as I was getting breakfast ready for the kitties; I noticed Abby behaving differently. She was shivering and she seemed scared. It got me to wondering if cats have nightmares or do they get afraid of things that go bump in the night? Abby was acting peculiar for a completely different reason which I found out before I left for work. I don't know if it's simply because she has no tail and it hurts her but she needed to take care of some personal business before breakfast. Afterwards she was back to her normal self.

Open Drawers

Abby says ... "OH boy look what I found----Daddy's underwear drawer open!

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Don't forget to stop by and visit Friday's Ark and this weekend it's the 101st edition of the Carnival of the Cats at My Animal Family!

A Little Bit of String A Whole Lot Of FUN!

Woooooooooooooo Mom what's that?
It's moving.
GOT IT!

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What do your kitties like to play with?

Contemplation

Abby caught in deep deliberations or mindless thoughts. What is she thinking so profoundly on? The movement of the leaves outside or the warmth of the sun or some unknown cat ponderance we mere cat(*AMEN I meant human) mortals can't comprehend?

What is your cat thinking?

OOOOOOOOOOOO That Feels So GOOD!

Abby loves scritches under her chin.

Do it some more MOM!!

CATAPALOOZA

Jinx & Ping

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My boys ode to the Olympics:

SYNCHRONIZED SLEEPING!

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The Gold goes to Dr. J; with Pingaling taking the silver.

Let's hear a round of applause!!

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Continue your olympic viewing of all the great cats over at Friday Ark and don't forget to stop by this weekend for the 100TH edition of Carinval of the Cats at Bloggin' Out Loud!

Let's Play Tag -- and You're IT!

We've been tagged by our friends over at Meezer Tails.

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Here are the rules

1. Go into your archives.

2. Find your 23rd post.

3. Post the fifth sentence (or closest to it).

4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.

5. Tag five other people to do the same thing.

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Here’s the sentence:

Abby is a miniature Manx.

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Listed are my five tags:

Scooby, Shaggy & Scout

Bear

Miss Scarlett

Muddy

Oreo

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Have fun kitties!

Thanks Meezers!

My Funny Valentine

My funny valentine Sweet comic valentine

You make me smile with my heartYour looks are laughable, unphotographable

Yet you're my favorite work of art

each day is valentine's day

Stay little valentine .. stay

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Abby shares in a special day.

Hangin' Out On The Cat Tree

Ping in the top tier.
Boozie hangin' out in the middle.
Gracie on the bottom, looking at all her toys! (Which get dragged ALL over the house every day!)

A Special Bond

Abby every work day morning.

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There exists a special bond between Abby and I. We communicate quite well, she and I. One night last week we carried on quite the conversation with her interjecting her thoughts to me when I paused in my conversation to her. I found it quite interesting. She obviously 'talks' to me, and although I know I 'humanize' her vocals calls, I feel that I can tell what she is trying to convey to me.

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Do you have a special bond with your kitty?

There's A Cat In My SoupKitchen

Boozie finds comfort in the kitchen sink.

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Visit this week's Friday Ark to see all the other beautiful kitties and don't forget to stop by Watermark this weekend to see all our other furry friends.

The Intimadator

Abby fussing at Jinx.
Abby and Gracie fussing over the scratching post.
Abby upset that Boo jumped on the "HER" counter.

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Dale Earnhart has nothing on my Abby!

Ping the Curious

All cats are curious, but by far our most curious kitty is Ping. It didn't take him two seconds to leap into my purple car container. I wish I had been able to catch him actually going into this container. He was like watching fluid liquid in motion. Ping is our most agile cat. He can leap and bound like SUPERCAT. He's a Daddy's boy.

I'm Alright

I got my legs shaved!

Nice and comfy in my new bed.

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I told my Mama to let everyone know I ams OK! I had a little rough time and I was a little 'fraid but once I saw my Mama I knew I was going to be alright. It took me awhile to back up on all 4 paws but once I did I felt real good again. Just like new. I got clean new toofies and got that broken front toofy out. I can eat lots better now (where the stinky goodness Mom?). I 'specially liked my Mom got me this hidey bed. I got all better with a new bed to sleeps in. Now I am a happy puddy tat!

Abby's New Bed

Here I am just minding my own business and who do I SEE trying to sneak up on me?
I know there was somebody here just a second ago!
There he is again!
Ping tries to figure out what this new thing is.
Abby has it all figured out and she's settled in nicely.

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Abby had a rough second day after her dental work. She was really subdued and did not want to leave the security of her new little bed. She is eating well, although I haven't seen her drink or use the litterbox. I feel she is getting liquid from her food so I am not too concerned about that issue. But, I am concerned about the litterbox. With multiple cats it's hard to tell what belongs to whom. Yesterday, she was lethgartic and she seemed depressed. I hope these are only signs of her recovery. She just wasn't her usual peppy self, although she has a great interest in food. She seemed a bit more like herself this morning. But she didn't go through her normal rountine of following behind me with each step I take in the mornings. So, I just hope these are normal reactions on her part. I worry way to much about my little angel kitty.

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Check out the new little kitty in the upper left hand corner of the page. Thanks Oreo for sharing!!

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Don't forget to stop by Friday's Ark today and also visit the 98th edition of Carnival of the Cats this weekend over at Enrevanche.

Gratitude

Jesus take the wheel

Take it from my hands

Cause I can't do this all my own

I'm letting go~~~~

Ah Mom ya' didn't have to worry 'bout me!

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When I picked her up at the Vet yesterday Abby was a bit loopy. But she was very happy to see me, when the techincian brought her to me, she came right up to the front of the carrier and head butted me. Her eyes were as big as I had ever seen them. She was a bit disoriented. But once I got her home and opened the carrier she came bounding out on springs. The Vet orders said to keep her quiet and away from the other cats; well Abby wasn't going to have any of that. My poor little angel was straving! She gobbled down a full packet of her favorite food and then I had to open a second one. I took her and sat her down with me but she would not curl up and settle down to nap. It was like she didn't want to close her eyes, like she was afraid of something. Finally I got her settled down and she curled up and slept soundly. I decided the best thing for her was to keep her in her normal rountine. So at bedtime I put her in her little bed. This morning she was a little subdued but still pretty active. She ate well and was really affectionate, but she didn't want to come out of the kitchen, where normally she follows me every step in the mornings. But, I think she is fine, and it such a burden lifted from my shoulders. As much as I tormented myself about having this done; I believe it was the right thing. I hope that getting that tooth out was a relief to her too.

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So grateful I am for having my prayers answered.

*Amen

Update

Abby came through OK. Just got word from the Vet that there were no problems and she came through with flying colors. I can't wait to pick her up and get her home. :-)

My Littlest Angel

Abby

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A few weeks ago I finally got to see an older movie on TV entitled "Defending Your Life" with Albert Brooks & Meryl Streep. It is a thought provoking movie. It deals with a man who dies and goes to a place where the main characters lives are examined to determine where they should go from that point on. It's premise is based on people letting fear hold them from truly experiencing life to it's fullest. I gave this some thought, and came to the conclusion that there is some truth to this idea. I say all that to admit my f-e-a-r. I have been dreading and fearing taking Abby to the vet for what some would feel is minor dentistry work, maybe even rountine. I ultimately fear losing her to some unknown problem. I worry I am doing the right thing. and believe me I have thought long and hard about having this done to her. But, I realize my fear and I am doing the best I can to overcome it. Today will be hard for me, and for her. It was difficult for me this morning to not go through our normal weekday rountines, it was hard to walk out the door and say goodbye. It will be hard to know how afraid she will be when my husband puts her in the carrier to take her the 45 minute ride to the vet. It will be hard to know she is alone at the vet today, fearful and out of her normal rountine. It will be hard waiting to hear that it's all over and she is fine. SHE IS FINE! It will be hard, and I will be fearful, and I will work on that fear, and she will be fine. I love you Abby, you are my angel.