Cats Herd You

Cupcake’s Weekend Adventure

Cupcake got to make a stop at the big-box pet store this weekend. That meant Cupcake got to visit her favorite part of the store, the cat tree section.

While we were there, we met a woman who told us about trying to find cats training in agility in our area. Unfortunately, she found that it really isn’t a thing here. That sounds like it could be a lot of fun for Cupcake and her boundless energy.

Instead of agility, Cupcake got to practice a little with the blue feather toy while we talked.

No fair biting the toy if it isn’t yours, Cupcake. Now we can’t put it back on the shelf with your spit on it.

That’s probably exactly how Cupcake planned it.

The Best Napping Spot

Cupcake: It’s time for a nap. I’ll see you later, and —

Muffled Voice: Watch the paws kid!

Cupcake: How did he get in there first?

Pierre: I know when it’s nap time, and I know all the best napping places.

Cupcake: I didn’t want to go in there, anyhow, Mr. Pierre. And I can wait right here until you are ready to give me a turn.

Candy Kittens?

When Cupcake shops in the home decorating store, she doesn’t just look in the pets section. She shops everywhere. That’s how she ended up checking out the fancy foods section full of packaged foods. In it, she found something that caught her eye.

Candy kittens! Of course, we had get some and check them out.

Candy kittens are thankfully not made of kittens. Instead, they are candies in the shape of a cat’s head. They are soft and chewy, but firmer than a gummy bear.

Newton heard the bag rattling and thought it sounded like a cat treat, so he had to come take a look. Cats don’t eat fresh raspberry, Newton!

Not one to listen, Newton had to get a good sniff before he agreed that cats indeed do not eat fresh raspberry!

These candies are very British. So much so that one of the flavors is Eaton Mess. I had to Google to find out what Eaton Mess was. It’s a traditional English dessert made of strawberries, broken pieces of meringue, and double whipped cream.

Eton Mess. Image credit: flickr creative commons/Garrett Coakley

Hey, that dish looks like something a cat might like to taste a little more than they would these candies! The candies are really tasty, though. Not as sweet as a lot of American candy, but fruity. I tried the Eaton Mess flavor, then the fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, and sweet pineapple.

But they aren’t for cats. Even Ashton knew it.

Better luck next time Cupcake goes shopping, Ashton.

Carrier Tails

Pierre: Does this carrier make my tail look fat?

Cupcake: Mr. Pierre, that carrier is there because it’s time for me to go out. But if you really want it, you can keep it. I’ll just take an extra nap instead.