There was a question in the comments a couple days ago about the big clam on the low shelf in the sunroom, and there’s a little story about it can go along with our flashback Friday this week.
As most of you know, when Ashton was a kitten, she came to us pretty badly injured, and she lived in a cage in the sunroom so she could get better without the big cats bothering her.
In the background of that photo is the big clam. It was a novelty lamp that someone had given the peeps and they hadn’t really used. You can’t read by it, so it’s just something to look at.
Well, Newton liked to watch over Ashton, and so did the head peep. She would get up several times a night to make sure Ash was doing all right.
When she got up, she would always trip over Newton, who would be watching over his new friend. All of the commotion would wake up Ashton, and nobody wanted to trip over Newton to begin with, so she started to leave the shell light turned on all night.
Eventually, Newton figured out that he could watch over Ashton from more out-of-the-way places.
And the shell light was put on a timer. It still serves as a “cat night light” to this day, even though we all know that cats don’t need night lights. They’re really for peeps.
As you can see, young Ashton grew up buddies with the shell lamp. It has been her companion almost her whole life.
(Also, for those who asked, the shelf it’s on is from IKEA, with pull-out baskets. We promise we aren’t going to do a whole post about the shelf, too, unless we’re allowed to visit and make a commercial for them like this one.)
Ashton looked so tiny in the picture it seemed she could have curled up in the shell lamp and closed it up to be b(r)other free!!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
There’s a cat light in Zoey’s room that the mom uses as a night light for her…even to this day.
How adorable was baby Ashton. The photo of Newton on top of the cage is hysterical. That shell lamp is really cool and quite a conversation piece. Hope a great Thanksgiving was had by all. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
I loved reading this. Newton was so cute keeping watch over tiny Ashton. Also, since I’m new to your guys, I didn’t know about Ashton’s history.
The clam light makes for a good unique night-light. Love that shot of Newton on top of the cage with Ashton looking up at him. Too cute!
Precious story, pictures, kitties and we LOVE that clam shell light!
Oh Ashton you were so teeny tiny and Newton was your big protector. We love the story behind the shell lamp.That is priceless…and Mr Jinx gets to see another post with Miss Ashton. Woo hoo more win!!
What a neat story. Ashton was sure looked after well. What a lucky kitty.Glad she got all better. And that shell light is terrific.
That is one pawsome lamp, and a pawsome shelf too.
Aww… Ash is so tiny and so very sweet. I love that Newton watched over her – especially from the top of the cage! She must have like just knowing he was near, too.
The shell lamp is very cool. Our kitties have little lights around the house so we don’t step on them, too. And I have read that if a home is very, very dark they can’t see well enough to maybe want to go to place where the litter box is. Too scary! They have great site but not in complete darkness.
What a sweet way to start the day… with a very tiny Ash and protective Newton!
Love,
Lily, WA, USA
Now that is a neat story! We hope all of you are getting back to normal, and that your peeps are not missing Beau too much. Purrs!
Aw, Ashton was a Niblet before the Niblets. Does she get along with Newton now. He’s so cute watching over her. TW has that big orange light lamp that she claims also purifies the air. HAH!
Ashton’s adorable.
Love the lamp.
Best commercial EVER!
Ashton could have fitted in that giant clam as a kitten! Love those pictures of Newton sitting with Ashton when she was recovering. Thank you for telling us about the Clam Light. 🙂
TBT says he has seen some odd night-lights in his time, but thats one of the odder ones. He is wonderin iffen the light bulb is made ta look like a pearl…
What adorable pictures of little Ashton and Newton watching over her and a great shell story too!