Rascal and Rocco love when I read! Though I have pet allergies, and often try to avoid pet dander and pet hair, the cats are quite demanding when I'm attempting to read good books! Even if I'm reading books about cats, whether or not I think it's a good read is entirely unimportant to these two cute kitties. They are as obnoxious and downright … [Read more...]
There’s a Cat in My Sink
Ever had a cat in your sink? Not a problem I foresaw when adopting. Have a beautiful day … [Read more...]
Pet Sitting Gone Wrong
I just returned home from two weeks away, pet-sitting,... and this is the look I get. Dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys, birds, skunks, raccoons,.. an animal zoo was not exactly what I signed up for. But I loved pet sitting for my friend. Is she still my friend? Will she ever let me visit again? What about the boys? I wasn't too far to check on … [Read more...]
Terror in the Morning
This is what awaits me each morning! Don't be afraid, as long as you feed them before you attempt to do anything else, you will survive. I hear them from upstairs before I even open my eyes. The din gets louder as I creep down the steps. They know I'm coming before I can even see them. They try to trip me as I head toward the kitchen! I had … [Read more...]
Grow a Cat from a Pot
You've seen this one before on my post about creating a cat's garden, but I just love this photo! And of course it was the first to come to mind for the Saturday photo hunt theme: Planter! Yes, it was completely candid! Rocco climbed in there of his own free will and I happened to see him through the window. I grabbed my camera and snuck up on … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cat’s Garden, Patio, or Outdoor Space- Part 2
Have you read How to Create a Cat's Garden- Part 1? This is the second installment of wonderful tips from Rascal and Rocco to give your feline friends the best outdoor space possible. After all, they probably use it more than you do. How to make the perfect outdoor space for cats part 2 If you must have outdoor toys about for kids, make them … [Read more...]
How to Create a Cat’s Garden, Patio, or Outdoor Space
Feel like spring? It's the time of year to begin planting your garden. What will you plant? When planning your garden, yard, patio, or whatever type of outdoor space you have, you should definitely take into consideration all members of your family, specifically your cats. They are family, after all, and will spend much time there, probably … [Read more...]
Cat Etiquette: Lessons in table manners I am reminded of
Cat Etiquette My cats are very quick to point out exactly what is proper and acceptable in my their house. When I slip up, I am shown exactly why my behavior and/or actions where not good choices on my part. They do not lecture or scold me, just kindly demonstrate the effects my actions have caused and I am free to decide if the consequences … [Read more...]
A Little Rain a Lot of Chaos
Today it rained. Yes, water fell from the sky in California! Not only rain, it hailed some and there was some awesome thunder and lightning. It was close and it was loud! My husband took my daughter to school and my son and I planned to crawl into my bed and watch the storm through the window. That sounded heavenly. I've been working so much, … [Read more...]
How to Have a Perfect Cat Pedicure
A cat's grooming habits are very important. You wouldn't want to be caught with dirty paws, would you? How to Perfectly Groom Paws Stick to a tight grooming schedule for perfect kitty cat paws: Every day check your paw pads, lick out any unwanted debri. Chew your claws down to an even size and sharpen them on furniture. Pull off … [Read more...]