Cats Herd You

Mancat Monday: Packing Who?

Pierre: I’ve got a great new bed!

Newton: Get out of there. That’s mine!

Pierre: Finders keepers. You just wish you had seen this first. Don’t be a sore loser!

Newton: Sore loser? Mister smartystripes, don’t you know what that is? It’s a suitcase and it is going to BlogPaws, where my fan club will be meeting. So I have to get in so I can attend, too.

Pierre: You aren’t going to BlogPaws, Newton. You can’t behave to travel as far as the vet’s office. So stop with the crazy talk and leave me to enjoy my new bed.

None of us (except Plush Ashton) are attending BlogPaws, but the head peep is, and she’s looking forward to meeting some of our friends from around the blogosphere in the fur! If you don’t see us around the internet quite as much as usual this week, that’s why. Aunt Orvis is the best pet sitter ever, but she doesn’t give us internet privileges. Good help is so hard to find!

Easy Like Sunday: Dueling Naps

We did a lot of snoopervising around the house yesterday, and we’re worn out. Today’s plan is for lots of naps!

If anyone sees Ashton, tell her that we said, “Do not disturb the mancats.”

Adopting Special Needs Pets

Ashton: Happy Caturday, everykitty!

Did you know that today is two important days that come together into one happy coincidence? It’s National Specially-Abled Pets Day and also a National Adoption Weekend. That means it’s time for me to remind you that cats that might not be perfect on the outside, like me, can be perfect companions.

I have a forever wink. Cousin Earl has a funny hop. But you know what? We purr and cuddle and love you just the same as any other cat. Well, not you, because we already have homes where we are loved even though we aren’t perfect on the outside. There’s a cat out there who isn’t quite perfect on the outside who is waiting to love you, too. Whether that cat doesn’t see quite right, doesn’t hear, or maybe doesn’t walk in a straight line like other cats do, that cat is going to be the most loving pet ever. If this is your weekend to adopt, don’t overlook that special needs kitty.

Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go show Newton who’s boss. Have a great Caturday!

Flashback Friday: The Food Tornado

One of the more interesting toys that the head peep thought we would use is the food tornado. Young Ashton found it absolutely fascinating.

Let’s face it, Ashton finds anything with food in it pretty fascinating. That hasn’t changed during the intervening years.

The big cats were equally excited about the prospect of free treats. Ashton, Pierre, and Newton try to work out the best way to get out as much kibble as possible.