Only the handful of you who follow the head peep on Twitter probably know this, but it was a rough week here last week. Our house got hit by lightning on Monday, and we spent the whole week finding things that didn’t survive the strike. By Friday, the head peep was really glad it was the end of the week. She came trudging up to the front door in the rain, because that’s what afternoon weather does in Florida this time of year, and she was surprised to see a box from Chewy.com waiting under the eaves.
We had just gotten a shipment from them the middle of the week, and she thought hard to remember whether anything had been left out of the previous shipment. Meanwhile, she was getting wetter and wetter in the rain while she thought. This is why we are the cats and she’s the human. Cats wouldn’t stand in the rain thinking.
Newton: Get in here already! What are you waiting for?
She brought the box in and opened it to find a very nice note from Andrew and the team at Chewy thanking her for participating in the blogging program. What an unexpected surprise!
Pierre: While you’re reading that note, I’m just going to see what’s in here, okay? Read as slowly as you want so you don’t notice if I steal the good stuff.
Newton: Check out the packing material! This is awesome! If I run through the house with some of this, it’s going to decorate everything!
Ashton: Is this all for ME?
Newton: No, Ash, we all get to share.
Ashton: But…
Newton: Hey, this is taking the sharing thing a little far! I don’t think those are going to fit me.
A big thank you to team Chewy for the surprise package. We can’t wait to dig into the treats and share them with our cousins, too. You had no idea what a bad week the head peep was having, but extra thanks for making her smile when she really needed it.
(But could you ask her to stop trying to make us wear the sunglasses, please?)
Raine says
We’re so sorry for the terrible week you all had, but we are very grateful everyone is ok! What a wonderful company and perfect timing. We hope this week is a little less stressful. PS sorry Newton but we love the fashion statement 🙂 hugs from the two and four legged friends up here in NY
Spitty the Kitty says
Your HOUSE got hit by LIGHTNING??? OMC, I nebber heard of such a terrible fing! I am so glad you kitties and Humans are all okay–you are, aren’t you??? Lightning! OMC!!
Really good timing for that fun package! XOXOXOXOX
The Swiss Cats says
We’re sorry you had a terrible week, and we’re so glad everyone is OK ! It’s very nice from Chewy.com ! We hope this week will be a good one ! Purrs
Sparkle says
That was a nice gift from the Chewy.com humans! But whoa, your HOUSE got hit by lighting?! That is really scary!
The Island Cats says
That package sure makes up for all the bad stuff. We didn’t know your house got struck by lightening. That musta been scary!! We hope this week is much better for all of you.
Mr Puddy says
Your gifts looks pawsome ! Seriously 🙂
And did I tell you ?
Photo of Newton crack me up ! My mom said she looks like da boss of da household..tee..heh
X
Chuck Huss says
Our kitties love those Instinct treats.
Ellen Pilch says
Sorry about the lightning strike, I am glad none of you got hurt. That is a nice gift box, what a great way to cheer you all up.
Melissa & Truffles says
Aren’t the Chewy humans wonderful? Truffles is watching her mailbox for one of these goodie boxes 🙂 Glad you’re safe…how scary!!!
Savannah's Paw Tracks says
I so have to get back to Twitter so I can learn when pals are in need of comfort. What an awful experience and I am so relieved you are all safe. Thankfully we don’t often get any lightning here. And Chewy out Sid themselves!! We still need to do our a wild Buffaloe review…Friday for sure! Paw hugs, Savvy
Hannah and Lucy says
A lightning strike hit your home – that must have been so scary. Thank goodness you are all OK. At least you’ve got some things to try in your goody box.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Brian Frum says
That sure was a bad week so Chewy was a purrfectly timed smile!
Laila and Minchie says
How horrible to have lightening strike your house! Thank cod no humans or kitties were hurt. And how wonderful Chewy knew how to perk all of you up!
Angel AbbyGrace says
I understand. Last week I was sitting in the kitchen and a bolt of lightening stuck nearby but it felt like it was under my chair. Even Annabelle took note, and I’ve noticed she isn’t much bothered by thunder and lightening. It was scary. Sorry to hear that your home got struck. I hope you didn’t lose any electronic devices.
da tabbies o trout towne says
guys…cranbereez…hope yur houz iz aye oh kay N glad everee one iz all rite…
yea…we wood say ya had MOR than a ruff last week…whoa….
♥♥♥♥♥
Cheysuli says
What a nice surprise! I am sorry that your house got hit by lightning. How freaky is that?
Sweet Purrfections says
How nice! We received a package too, but it was filled with woofie stuff!
madi and mom says
OH NO on the lightning strikes….we are thankful you are all ok. We’ve had two strikes once at our old house then at this one long before I was born. They are very scary.
Lightning is one of the reasons we’ve had all the tall pines removed…..lightning likes them.
Hugs madi your bfff
William says
OMC, what a week is right! Long before me, my mom’s house was hit by lightning. She thought to unplug electrical stuff before the storm came but forgot the phones (and modems), and all that stuff died except for one old AT&T phone. No one got treats after that, though!
Whisppy says
WOWOHWOWOHWOW! That’s an amazing package from Chewy! We can see quite a few treats we think we’ll like (well, except for Tutu, that is) but you can most certainly keep the sunglasses. MOL!
Quinn, Carol, and Catitude says
Oh how wonderful! Everyone needs a little smile once in awhile, and your mom definitely deserved the one she received from Chewy!
Cathy Keisha says
Whoa! Hit by lightning? That sounds way scary. It didn’t catch fire, did it? I’m glad Chewy treated you well. Those are all treats I wouldn’t eat but at least they’re not dog treats.
Kitties Blue says
OMC, that had to be so scary. Was the head peep at home when the house was struck? Our 100+ year old oak tree went down in a wind storm a few years back. The crash was deafening when the tree hit the power lines. Mom was in the kitchen and fire shot out of the microwave! Hope things are back to normal. That is the most pawsome goodie box. Enjoy! XO, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Fraidy Cats! says
yoW! how scary about the lightning strike!!! we hope everybuddy is ok! What a nice surprise from the folks at Chewy! hey Newton, how about sharing some pics when you are done decorating the house in bloo papers? 😀
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
Mark's Mews says
That was really nice of Chewy! But we agree that it WAS silly fer the Bein ta stand out in the rain thinking about it.
jansfunnyfarm says
We didn’t have a bad week but it sure was a nice surprise to get our package. Made our week.
We have emailed you and left a comment on your blog but not had any response, so we assume you aren’t interested in a Mousebreath interview?
Clooney says
Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear about the lightening strike, how scary! Purrs to you all, what a great package from Chewy to help cheer the Head Peep up for sure.
Connie says
but you look so good in those sunglasses! 🙂
There was a house down the street from us that got hit by lightening when I was a kid, punched a hole right in the middle of the roof.. was the oddest thing since there were trees near by..
Jobi and Fisher says
OMC – we are here in St. Pete, and had some big storms, but nothing like a lightening strike. I hope things are all back to normal for you and calm and quiet.
Chewy to the rescue! They are so awesome over there and there is never any question that they love pets and their people.
Marty the Manx says
So sorry you guys had such a terrible week. Thank goodness no one was injured when you were struck! What a great surprise to brighten things up 🙂 Hope this week is going better!
Marty and Mom