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Multi-Purpose Toys

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It seems Cousin Shepherd has found many uses for the ess scratcher toy. The most commonly seen is the storm shelter look. This way he can monitor Cousin Earl and (hopefully) see a threat coming from a distance.

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Being a BIG, beautiful boy has its disadvantages. Cousin Shepherd doesn’t quite fit in to his self-selected storm shelter. If Hurricane Earl decides to swing around and strike from the aft, Shepherd may have to look for safer shelter or fend for himself.

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Using the ess to create a privacy wall is quite creative. When turned on its side, the ess offers Shepherd a fort-like area to sit in “private” to watch Cat TV in relative peace. Watching Cat TV is Shepherds #1 favorite thing to do.

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June 27, 2013 Filed Under: Cats 18 Comments

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  1. Cathy Keisha says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:43 pm

    Didn’t know there were so many uses for an ess. Um, why is the keyboard on it’s side? No, don’t tell me. MOL

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  2. Oui Oui says

    June 27, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Cousin Shepherd seems to be very resourceful but he must have attended the same school of camouflage as MMM.

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  3. Kitties Blue says

    June 27, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    That is all very creative, but what we want to know is why that keyboard is standing on end. Is it part of the fort? Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty may, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and calista Josette

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  4. The Paw Relations says

    June 28, 2013 at 5:41 am

    Those are both inventive ways of using the scratcher.

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  5. Hannah and Lucy says

    June 28, 2013 at 7:10 am

    How clever of Cousin Shepherd to find two ways of hiding under the Ess.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  6. The Island Cats says

    June 28, 2013 at 7:41 am

    We like that fort look. We’ve never tried that with our Ess. Thanks for that idea!

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  7. Brian says

    June 28, 2013 at 9:16 am

    I think that Ess a great way to pass the time!

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  8. Whisppy says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    The Ess is very versatile! Cousin Shepard’s looking good!

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  9. Marg says

    June 28, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    The ESS is a wonderful thing to have around. All kinds of uses for it. Cousin Shepherd, you are such a smart boy. So glad you found that great home.

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  10. Colehaus Cats says

    June 28, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    We LOVE our Ess! But we hadn’t thought of the privacy wall usage. Thanks! Purrs…

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  11. Maxwell, Faraday & Allie says

    June 28, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    What a purrfectly creative Ess usage! Four paws up!

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  12. Flynn says

    June 28, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    Cousin Shepherd is very resourceful in his use of the ess.

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  13. Clooney says

    June 29, 2013 at 1:43 am

    You are one smart cookie for sure Cousin Shepherd! That is a brilliant use of the ESS!

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  14. Glogirly & Katie says

    June 29, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    I never thought of using my scratcher as a privacy wall before…I think I need a BUNCH of them to keep Waffles at bay!
    ; ) Katie

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  15. Cats of wildcat woods says

    June 30, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    We don’t fit under ours either – but we do like to sit on it.

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  16. Adan & Lego says

    June 30, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Very very smart,
    I haven’t thought about that way.

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  17. savannah NanaMo says

    July 1, 2013 at 9:26 am

    MOL!! I always forget to squish my butt into my hidey place too…suggest ya stick to the screen effect Cousin Shepard. Paw pats, Savannah

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  18. Timmy Tomcat says

    July 6, 2013 at 7:16 am

    That is a great idea. Can we borrow it?
    Purrs
    Timmy and Family

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