Sunday Selfies Blog Hop

MAURICIO’S SNOW-DAY SELFIE

Sunday Selfies; Week #174

We had our first snow of the season yesterday. Though it snowed most of the day, we only got about three inches. It was very pretty to watch coming down and looked great sprinkled on the trees and bushes like powdered sugar. In keeping with that theme, Mom has added a snow effect to our site and framed Mau’s selfie in a snow-themed frame.

Mau was thinking of his lovely wife Allie (Friends Furever) when he snapped this selfie. He has his paws crossed that she likes it.

A Shocking Discovery

Before we get down to the business of hopping, Mom asked us to share with you a surprising encounter she had yesterday. She went out to the front porch to retrieve a package and came face to face with a kitten, slightly larger than Sawyer. The kitten was solid grey and a Manx like Sawyer. It had on a frayed-looking pink color. The kitten bolted as soon as it saw Mom. It appears that Sawyer has a sibling. Where it is living and who put the collar on it is a mystery. Should Mom or Dad spot it again or if we find out any information about this kitty, we’ll share it.

Blog Hop

Alrighty then…it is time to hop. We know everyone is busy with holiday preparations, but we are hoping you can take just a few moments to snap a selfie and join the hop. If you are new to hopping, here are a few tips.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
Posting on Sundays is not necessary to join.
You do not need to be a cat to enter. All anipals are welcome regardless of species.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Thanks for hopping.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

HANDSOME GUEST HOSTS SELFIES

Sunday Selfies: Week #173

Woohoo, we are so excited. None of us had to take a selfie this week! That’s a great thing, but it’s not the most exciting event happening today. If you missed it, we announced last Monday in our post, Sparks for Adoption, that Charlotte, the kitty we’d been sponsoring at PAWS of Connecticut had been adopted. So, today we get to announce the name of the PAWS cat we are now sponsoring. Mom just got confirmation yesterday that we will be sponsoring the cat she selected.

Without further preamble, here is Taylor, in a festive holiday frame. This is actually a photo from Taylor’s post on the PAWS website. We didn’t have time to go to Connecticut to get him to snap a selfie. Our dear friends and PAWS volunteers, Kevin (meowmeowmans) and Tracey, we know will snap some additional photos for us in the future.

We suspect you may have noticed the resemblance of Taylor to our lovely angel Fiona. That and the fact that Taylor is a long-term resident of PAWS was the reason Mom selected him.

Here’s a bit of info about Taylor. He is a healthy, male, adult cat. Taylor arrived at PAWS on April 10, 2010, as a small kitten. He was shy and frightened by people. Somehow, he got overlooked time after time when individuals came to adopt. Taylor gets along well with other nice cats. He’s curious and interactive with people. With just a little extra TLC he can become your best friend. Mom will sponsor Taylor for as long as he remains at PAWS, but we’d certainly like to see him have a home for the holidays. If you are interested in adopting Taylor or if you know someone who might be, please click here.

Blog Hop

It’s now your turn to share your selfie with your fellow bloggers by adding it to our hop. If you are new to hopping or to Sunday Selfies, here are some simple guidelines.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
Posting on Sundays is not necessary to join.
You do not need to be a cat to enter. All anipals are welcome regardless of species.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Thank You

Finally we’d like to thank Marvelous and Mom Barb for our cute holiday snowman graphic. You can see it on the sidebar opposite Taylor’s photo. We decided to give the two newbies, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer, the opportunity to represent Kitties Blue. After all, they are pretty darn cute!

We’ll be back tomorrow for McGuffy’s Reader “Sparks” blog hop.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer

HOLY CR@P…WHAT’S THIS?

Sunday Selfies: Week # 172

We were totally looking forward to having Mom and Dad home from Atlanta. They left us on Tuesday to spend Thanksgiving with family. Of course, we were in good hands. Chris spoiled us with nip and treats and even wished us a Happy Thanksgiving on Thursday. Mom checked in often through the PetCube cam, talked to and played red dot with us. Guess it could have been worse…

AND NOW IT IS!

Check out this “selfie.”

Moments after entering the house, Dad found a note from Chris about a stray kitten she’d been feeding the last couple of days. She had set it up in a box with warm blankets on the deck of the vacant house next door. Before we could blink or meyowl our protests, the kitten was set up in our living room with all the comforts of home.

The kitten is a totally human-socialized, grey tabby Manx. Mom thinks it is a boy, but didn’t want to be too intrusive. After all, they just met.

Kitty has the sniffles and maybe a bit of a weepy eye. Mom has already posted a photo and description on our neighborhood forum. We all have our paws crossed that this little interloper will be claimed. She will post on all the other on-line lost and found pet sites later today.

As you can see, this baby needed help with a selfie. We know all of you are masters of the selfie and can probably manage on your own. So…what are you waiting for? Get that selfie snapped and added to the hop.

Hopping Guidelines

If you are new to hopping, here are some guidelines for joining this one.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
Posting on Sundays is not necessary to join.
You do not need to be a cat to enter. All anipals are welcome regardless of species.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Big News Tomorrow

We are now participating in the Sparks blog hop each Monday. This hop was established and is hosted by our friend, Annie, from McGuffy’s Reader. Sparks is an opportunity to post an inspirational quote and/or photo as a pick-me-up for your fellow bloggers. Ours for tomorrow will include some exceptionally great news, so we are inviting everyone to visit. Surprises are so much fun…don’t you think? Well, maybe surprises that don’t include a kitten in the living room.

Anyhoo, until then…

With purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

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November 26, 2017 by Janet Blue Animal Rescue Kitty Written Blog Sunday Selfies 48

LISBETH DOES A WITCHY SELFIE ON NATIONAL CAT DAY

Sunday Selfies: Week #168

My humans say I can be a little ~~bitchy~~, er witchy! I do have a tendency to be hissy and growly when others get in my way. Because of this and the fact that Halloween is now just two days away, Mom couldn’t keep her paws off of my very lovely selfie. Pffft!

To add insult to posting me in a witch’s had, I heard a rumor about a rude and unflattering thing Astrid said about me in her post yesterday. If anyone knows what that was, please let me know in the comments. Other than spilling their guts that it happened, no-one will tell me what she said.

Enough about Astrid. She’s not worth my time.

National Cat Day – USA

Today is National Cat Day, which is celebrated each year on October 29. It was created in 2005 by Colleen Paige, Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate. Since its inception, National Cat Day has helped save the lives of more than one million cats.

Paige established this day in an effort to assist the public in recognizing the number of cats needing to be rescued. Additionally, the day encourages cat lovers to celebrate the cat(s) in their lives for their companionship and the unconditional love they willingly give.

The National Cat Day web-site lists 20 things we can do today to celebrate and help kitties. I’ll be spending extra time today snuggling with and giving all the Kitties Blue special attention and love. As we have a full house and cannot add any kitties to the family, I’ll be sending a donation to our favorite rescue, Barn Cat Buddies.

In conjunction with #NationalCatDay, BLUE BUFFALO is sponsoring the “Purr-fect Purr-sonalities” PHOTO CONTEST. You have until 11:59 pm (ET) tonight to enter. Winners will be notified by November 11th and announced on social media when all winners have responded.

To enter, log onto Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and include #BlueBuffalo and #NationalCatDay with your uploaded image of your cat, depicting their best PURRsonality trait. Photo must be of your own cat. Once a photo is submitted, it cannot be changed or modified. To purrticipate, you must live in the 50 United States, the District of Columbia or Canada. You must be at least 18 years old at the time of entry.

Three “PURRfect PURRsonalities” winners may be featured on the Blue Buffalo Facebook page and will receive an assortment of Blue Buffalo products, Blue Gear and National Cat Day Gear.

Blog Hop

I cannot think of a better day to purrticipate in our Sunday Selfies blog than National Cat Day. And don’t forget to ask for some of your favorite treats as a reward for taking your selfie and in celebration of this special day. Also invite your friends to join us. The more the merrier.

Of course, you don’t need to be a cat to join in the fun. All anipals are welcome and encouraged to join the hop. If you are new to hopping, here are some guidelines:

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
You do not need to post on Sundays to join.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

With purrs and paw-pats, Lisbeth (with kisses for my sweet boyfriend Charles)

p.s. Please join us tomorrow for Mom’s review of Jackson Galaxy’s new book, Total Cat Mojo, and leave a comment for the opportunity to win a copy.

October 29, 2017 by Janet Blue Halloween Holiday Kitty Written Blog National Cat Day Sunday Selfies 39

MORE PRE-HALLOWEEN SELFIES AND REMEMBRANCE

Sunday Selfies: Week #167

Our mom was reeling with incredulity when three of us came forward and volunteered to take selfies for today’s post. Of course, she selected the ones I took. After all I am the cutest! She has saved the others in her Sunday Selfies folder for future posts.

I wish someone would tell her that Halloween is still 10 days away. I would have liked a nice pastel frame to show off my magnificent tortieness, but alas, I am at her mercy when it comes to how my photos are displayed. I’ve heard a rumor that I may find Halloween particularly distasteful this year, and I have seen why. Mom has purchased an actual tortie-sized Halloween costume that she thinks she’s going to convince me to wear. I think some zombie must have eaten her brain, as that ain’t ever going to happen.

All of us Kitties Blue already have our virtual costumes and are ready for Angel Sammy and Teddy’s Teaser Halloween Party (Two Spoiled Cats). So obviously, I do not need a real costume. I will keep you up-to-date on what is certain to be a fiasco.

Before asking you to hop, my brofurs, sisfurs and I would like to remember and honor a beautiful lady. Brian’s sisfur, Sascha, who had been ill for quite a while, received her wings on Friday.

Remembering Sascha

Sascha was having health issues for quite sometime, especially during the past month. She even had to spend several days in the hospital. She was fortunate to be able to come home to celebrate her Gotcha Day on October 9. Sascha will be missed by all of us and so many others. We are fairly certain most of you have visited Sascha’s family and left your condolences. But if not, you can click on her photo to visit Brian’s Home. We are sending purrs, prayers, love and our sympathy to the entire family.

Blog Hop

Now it’s time to hop and show off your selfies. Those of you who join us regularly, know what’s what. If not, here are some tips for linking up.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
You do not need to post on Sundays to join.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head

With purrs and paw-pats, Astrid

October 22, 2017 by Janet Blue Angel Cat Halloween Kitty Written Blog Sunday Selfies 34

PRE-HALLOWEEN SELFIES

Sunday Selfies: Week #166

I was the purrfect Kitties Blue to do these pre-Halloween-themed selfies. After all, I have the pumpkin-colored furs. I think I really nailed my selfies. After Mom gave me some new treats we are testing to review, I gladly snapped two pretty good photos.

The only thing I regret about my selfies is that this collage frame is rather restrictive. I was unable to totally show-off my best feature…my magnificent whiskers. Of course, our mom was the one who selected this frame. I don’t really get why she thought she needed to do something for Halloween. It’s still more than two weeks away.

Now that I have shown you “mine,” it’s time for you to share your selfie with us and all your friends. If you are new to this kind of thing, here are some tips for entering the blog hop.

Blog Hop Tips

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
You do not need to post on Sundays to join.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head

With thanks, purrs and paw-pats, Cooper Murphy

p.s. As this post goes live, we have nearly 40,000 comments on our blog. Someone visiting here today will leave the 40,000th comment. Mom says that whoever that turns out to be will get a surprise. What that is, she didn’t share with me, as then it wouldn’t be a surprise. Good luck to all! She said that she’ll mail worldwide.

October 15, 2017 by Janet Blue Halloween Kitty Written Blog Sunday Selfies 43

EXAUSTED SQUIRREL SELFIE

Sunday Selfies: Week #165

Yippee…we have a guest host this week. That meant all of us got to just hang out all day yesterday with no camera or phone shoved at us. Supposedly this fellow not only volunteered for a selfie but also a Tocktober photo. Mom says she’ll share that on October 20.

We are astounded that our humans had to go all the way to California for this photo. We have plenty of these guys hanging out in our yard. Go figure!

What a ham! Mom says this guy was burying acorns right in front of her and Dad without the least concern for their presence. He seems to have needed a big “easy” after running up and down this large oak tree numerous times to detach the acorns from the tree.

That’s our host for today. Who’s going to represent your blog today? We are anxious to see.

Blog Hop

Here are a few guidelines for anyone new to the hop.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
You do not need to post on Sundays to join.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head

Petretary has promised she will spend a major portion of tomorrow and Monday taking us visiting. We miss you all so much.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

October 8, 2017 by Janet Blue Easy Like Sunday Squirrels Sunday Selfies 39

REMEMBERING OUR FRIEND PHOEBE

Sunday Selfies: Week #164

It is with great sadness that I join you as host of Sunday Selfies, but I wanted to be here to honor our friend Phoebe. Before I do, Mom says that I need to share my selfie. I’m not smiling. This is my sad face.

I did have Mom add some hearts around my photo to show my love for Phoebe.

Phoebe was the main spokes cat for 15 And Meowing. She was the beautiful Purrincess to Purrince Siddhartha Henry at The Purrfect Pad. She loved treats, but most of all, Phoebe loved her grammie and her purrince. Phoebe was a member of the Crotchety Cougars Club, and her mom, Ellen, made the red hats for all the members. Phoebe had spunk and wit. She was loved by all who knew her. She was especially happy when she was told, “You are beautiful.” And she was!

Either Phoebe or one of her fursibs was always here for Sunday Selfies.

All the Kitties Blue are going to miss our sweet friend. So today, we honor and remember her.

Rest in Peace our dear and beautiful friend, Phoebe. We love you.

Sadly we lost another friend a few days ago. The lovely (Erinn) Zuzu from Colehaus Cats. if you have not had the opportunity to stop by and offer your condolences, please do so. Her passing was sudden and totally unexpected.

Blog Hop

That’s right! Now it is time for you to share your magnificent selfie with all your friends on the hop. Here are a few guidelines for anyone new to the hop.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
You do not need to post on Sundays to join.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Reunion

As most of you know, our mom has been working for about 1 1/2 years on the committee planning her 50th high school reunion. Well the time is finally here. She is writing this for us early on Saturday morning as she’ll be busy Saturday night hugging and reminiscing with old friends. We may not get around to visiting, so if everyone else would please hop over to a couple of blogs your normally don’t visit, that would be most excellent.

Tomorrow we will have a guest post you won’t want to miss.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia

October 1, 2017 by Janet Blue Angel Cat Crotchety Cougars Club Sunday Selfies 42

REMEMBERING ANGEL ZOE & SUNDAY SELFIES

Remembering Zoe

Before we get to our Sunday Selfies blog hop, we are honoring the beautiful, new angel panfur, Zoe from Animal Shelter Volunteer Life. Zoe went to the Rainbow Bridge unexpectedly on September 14, leaving her humans, Kevin (meowmeowmans) and Tacey, and sisfur Gracie heartbroken. You may not know Zoe. She, Gracie and Angel Moosey usually appeared on their blog on holidays only. They participated in Sunday Selfies very seldom. Dad Kevin uses their blog mostly to promote kitties available for adoption from PAWS Connecticut. He is a faithful supporter of our blog hop.

To read all about beautiful Zoe, visit Animal Shelter Volunteer Life’s September 15 post. If you have not left you condolences, please leave some comforting words for Kevin, Tracey and Gracie.

Sunday Selfies: Week #163

We have a very rare appearance today from Misty May. She actually showed up this afternoon and volunteered to take a selfie. And she was one and done. We must admit it came out great.

This is our Sunday Selfies blog hop, and we look forward to your participation. If you have been taking a break from submitting a selfie, we hope you’ll consider rejoining the fun. All anipals are welcome, so please invite your friends to join us. Here are some tips for joining. If you are regular participants, you can skip over this.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
You do not need to post on Sundays to join.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

September 24, 2017 by Janet Blue Angel Cat Kitty Written Blog Prayers Sunday Selfies 37

REMEMBERING A SPECIAL CAT DAD

Sunday Selfies: Week #162

Kitties Blue will not have a selfie today. Instead we will be remembering someone special with a “twofer” photo. Our selfies blog hop today is dedicated to Mau’s wife Allie and Raz’s dad, Bill, from Friends Furever. He was an extra special cat dad. Most of you know by now that he passed away on Thursday. Many of you and have already left condolences for Sharon, Raz and Allie. Regardless, our love for Allie, Raz and Sharon is so strong and our sadness at their loss so deep, we feel it is important to honor Dad Bill here.

Bill and Sharon have many friends, all of whom were praying Bill’s lungs would heal and he could return home. Unfortunately that was not to be. He is now with the angels and his special girl, Ellie, as well as all the other family kitties and woofies who passed before him. Even so, he always will be in Sharon, Allie and Raz’s hearts as well as those of so many others, including Kitties Blue and Mom Janet and Dad Tom.

We continue to send Sharon and the kitties all our love, support and prayers. Though they will take a break from blogging, please keep them in your hearts and prayers.

Hopping

We look forward to seeing your selfies this week. As always we invite you to ask all your anipal friends to join in the fun. Here are some tips for joining. If you join us every week, you can skip over this.

The link to add your selfie to the hop is below.
You also will find below the code to use if you’d like the hop to appear on your blog.
You do not need to post on Sundays to join.
The hop remains open for entries through Thursday midnight.
Please be so kind as to display our badge and/or link to The Cat on My Head.

Birthday Celebration

Today is Misty May and Mauricio’s birthday. We are, however, postponing the celebration until tomorrow. Please drop by then for a small party and to wish them a happy birthday. They are turning 14.

Until tomorrow…

Purrs and paw-pats, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

September 17, 2017 by Janet Blue Prayers Sunday Selfies 35

YOU
For Fiona

It seems like only yesterday…
You were just a kitten.
When I saw your pleading look,
I was completely smitten.

Now at only six years old,
You are getting ready to leave,
Soon you will have your wings.
I’ve already started to grieve.

You’ve fought hard for the past year,
And I’m not ready to say good-bye.
I can’t imagine you not in my life
I am so sad…today I had to cry.

I am grateful and blessed
For my six years with you.
You’ll live in my heart forever.
You’re one of the best ever Kitties Blue.

YESTERDAY

Many yesterdays have passed since
You gained your angel wings. Today
Is six months since you left us behind
To remember and mourn. Our hearts
Continue to hurt, and we miss
You as much as the day you left.
Giulietta whined from the catio
Yesterday as I worked in the yard.
I know you put her up to it. That
Was your way of getting me to,
Allow you to join me as I
Gardened. You were there with me
In spirit. With every meow
I thought of you and how much I miss
Your sweet face and disposition.
In these past few months, many friends
Have traveled your same path in your
paw-steps. I am certain you were
Waiting to greet them with purrs and hugs.
I pray you and your friends are laughing,
Frolicking and having fun together.
Picturing that makes me smile, but
Does not lessen my sadness at your
No longer being here to snuggle
And receive our love, care and kisses.
Fiona, please do not ever forget
You are still and always will be loved.

ONE YEAR MISSING YOU

One year has passed since you flew away,
And I still think of you everyday.
I see your sweet face in my mind’s eye
And wish we’d never had to say good-bye.
It’s nice you’ve sent us kitties needing a family,
But my dearest love, we are now at capacity.
You thought it would take more than one cat
To take your place in our habitat.
We love Cooper Murphy and baby Sawyer dearly
But thinking either could replace you makes me teary.
You were one-of-a-kind and will stay in my heart
Until the day I join you and we’re no longer apart.
When once again I can hold you in my arms
And revel in all your love and feline charms.
Together with you and all who have passed.
I will spend eternity contemplating how blessed
I was to share my life with my furry children,
Each and every one of you one-in-a billion.

UNTIL

I miss you each day.
Until we meet in heaven,
The pain will remain.

ONE OF A KIND

I don’t know how to say good-bye.
I thought you were invincible; though,
You used up many of your nine lives.
You ruled us all with an iron paw;
Never took “no” for an answer
And always got your way.
If not, you’d bark to signal your
Displeasure and sometimes raise a paw.
I always joked that you were bi-polar.
When I told people you were a calico
They immediately understood what I meant.
Today was unnaturally quiet in the house.
Can a home seem empty with eight cats?
I will miss waking up at night to find you
Sitting next to me and staring at me.
I will miss you yelling at us as you did
When you wanted breakfast and dinner.
I will miss watching you lounging and snoozing
On the porch settee on a warm afternoon.
But most of all I will miss your kisses!
When kitten Sawyer befriended you,
We suspect you were imparting your
Wisdom and secrets for controlling us.
Time will tell if he was a good listener.
But whatever he may have learned,
Neither Sawyer nor any other cat
Can or will replace you in our hearts.
Lily Olivia, you were one-of-a-kind.