Feline Friday

CAT SHARK ATTACK

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Sometimes Dad Tom does something totally out of character for him. In this case, I think his reasoning is more than slightly flawed.

cat shark attack: dilute tortoise shell cat in a shark costume in a three-photo collage.

Kitties Blue do not like costumes, hats, sweaters or any other form of attire. Dad Tom, however, thought it would be fun to have them dressed as sharks the next time Chris comes to clean. She always brings treats and/or nip, and the gang all swarm around her. Chewy has their costumes on sale: buy three get one free. We now have eight shark costumes. This is a very miffed Calista Jo modeling. I dared Tom to try to get one of these on Astrid, Sawyer and Raleigh. There will definitely be bloodshed in our future and quite possibly a shark costume giveaway.

Shark C.J. will be participating in the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messymimi’s meanderings. If you’d like to do the same, click on the badge below.

Friendly Fill-Ins

The Friendly Fill-Ins blog hop is hosted each Friday by Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). They publish the fill-in sentences on their blogs each Thursday. To join the hop, click on the badge at the left.

I actually could have completed all the fill-ins myself this week without any help from Kitties Blue. Sawyer, however, asked if he could complete #1, and I cannot deny that boy anything. So, here are our fill-ins. We both used teal italics for the completions.

1. Sawyer: Noelle, Temptations treats and Friskie’s treats are a few of my favorite things.

2. If I had a lot of money, I would open a sanctuary for black cats.

3. You don’t have to be young to care for and love cats.

4. Aches and pains comes with age.

Thanks for joining us today. I apologize that I have been mostly missing when it comes to visiting your blogs. I definitely will try to do better beginning this weekend.

GINGER BELLY SNORGLE TIME

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GINGER BELLY SNORGLE: ginger tabby cat sleeps belly up.

Cooper Murphy gives you permission to snorgle his belly as long as you don’t wake him up. If that happens, you can expect a nip on your nose!

Cooper Murphy will be participating in the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messy mimi’s meanderings. If you’d like to do the same, click on the badge below.

Friendly Fill-Ins

The Friendly Fill-Ins blog hop is hosted each Friday by Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). They publish the fill-in sentences on their blogs each Thursday. To join the hop, click on the badge at the left.

Wow, I sure got lucky today. I had absolutely no idea how to fill in any of these sentences. And then, some of the Kitties Blue stepped up and took care of it for me. I owe them a big thank you and maybe some extra treats. They all used teal italics for their completions. Any explanatory information is in parentheses.

1. Stinky: Surprising Periwinkle with a belated birthday party is something I accomplished this year.

2. Stinky: Figuring out what Periwinkle and I are going to do on this next Tuesday is something I have yet to accomplish.

3. Audrey: I would clean out their food bowl if I found any of the other Kitties Blue had left food behind.

4. Kizmet: Recently, a bird that got on the catio really piqued my interest. (I brought it in the house to play with, but Dad Tom took it away from me.)

Thanks for joining us today. We’ll be back tomorrow with some Caturday Art.

September 15, 2023 by Janet Blue Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins 13

MISTY MAY’S FACE PLANT NAP

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face plant cat: Tuxedo cat asleep on her face.

Misty May often sleeps like this and has for many years. I previously shared a similar photo on September 23, 2020, in the Wordless Wednesday post, “Face Plant.”

The eye you can see in the photo is the one with the ulcer. As you can see, Misty May can now close her eye, which she had been unable to do. So, progress has been made for which Dad Tom and I are grateful.

Misty May will be participating in the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messy mimi’s meanderings. If you’d like to do the same, click on the badge below.

I think Misty May looks pretty cute in her photo, so I made a puzzle.

108 Face Plant Cat

Friendly Fill-Ins

The Friendly Fill-Ins blog hop is hosted each Friday by Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). The sentences to be filled in can be found on their blogs each Thursday. To join the hop, click on the badge at the left.

The Fill-Ins are always easier to complete when I get help from one or more of the Kitties Blue, but for the second week in a row, I did them all by myself. I used teal italics for my completions. Explanatory information is in parentheses.

1. Love your pets with all your heart.

2. My plans for September include working in the yard and going to the play, “Bright Star,” with my friend, Etna.

3. Having Chris to clean the house twice a month has made my life easier.

4. Having special needs cats really complicates things. (But it is worth it!)

September 8, 2023 by Janet Blue Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Jigsaw Puzzle 15

RALEIGH CELEBRATES GINGER CAT APPRECIATION DAY

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It’s Raleigh’s turn to entertain you with a quartet of photos. And what could be more appropriate on Ginger Cat Appreciation Day than a ginger cat. He admits that he is not as gingery as Cooper Murphy, but he thinks as the newbie he deserves the honor of representing Kitties Blue this year. One thing Raleigh has that Coop doesn’t are actual ginger-colored eyes. If you enlarge the photos a bit, you should be able to see them.

Raleigh Ginger Cat Appreciation: Collage with four photos of a pale ginger cat lying on the floor.

Raleigh will be participating in the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messy mimi’s meanderings. If you’d like to do the same, click on the badge below.

Friendly Fill-Ins

The Fill-Ins are always easier to complete when I get help from one or more of the Kitties Blue, but today I did them all by myself. I used teal italics for my completions.

1. A non-monetary prize I would like to win is a Muse Medallion from the Cat Writers’ Association.

2. If I won tickets to a rap or hip hop concert, I would give them away.

3. I think that those who abuse or abandon animals should be fined and serve time in jail.

4. When it comes to telling stories, I like telling ones about Periwinkle & Stinky to our readers.

Thanks for stopping in to see us today. Kitties Blue and I really appreciate it. We’ll be back tomorrow with some Caturday Art.

September 1, 2023 by Janet Blue Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Ginger Cat Appreciation Day 13

THREE CATIO CATS

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Three cats are on the catio with a cat tree in the foreground: two ginger tabbies and one torbie actually in the tree.

Dad Tom got this terrific photo of Audrey, Cooper Murphy and Raleigh enjoying the catio on Wednesday. I think they were just hanging out, but they might have been plotting a coup.

They’ll be joining the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messy mimi’s meanderings. If you’d like to do the same, click on the badge below.

Friendly Fill-Ins

The Fill-Ins are always easier to complete when I get help from one or more of the Kitties Blue. My most faithful assistant is Sawyer, and he is back today with a fill-in for #4. We both used teal italics for our completions.

I apologize for not completing Fill-Ins #1 and #2. I absolutely could not think of a fill-in for either.

1. A word I have trouble pronouncing is ?. (A few decades ago, I had a problem with the word potpourri. I am certain words exist that I cannot pronounce, but that would be because I do not know the word.)
2. A word I usually spell wrong is ?. (For years I could not spell occasion, but I finally figured it out.)
3. If I had not followed Tom from California to Missouri, my life would be very different.
4. Sawyer: Continuing to look at Mom or Dad with an expectant expression and smacking my lips is the best way to get treats.

So that’s it for today. Kitties Blue and I appreciate you for joining us. We will return tomorrow with some Caturday Art.

August 25, 2023 by Janet Blue Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Kitties Blue 11

🎂ANOTHER BELATED BIRTHDAY🎁

Lisbeth & Astrid Turn Twelve

I’ve messed up again when it comes to birthdays. Yesterday, Astrid and Lisbeth turned 12. I have to thank the vet for sending them birthday greetings, or I have no idea when I would have realized my mistake. Sometimes, I really am a bad mom.

For those of you who don’t know, Astrid and Lisbeth are not related, but they were raised together as kittens by Lisbeth’s mom, Tuxie. Astrid and her brother, Bobby, were discovered on a roof as babies with no mother cat to be found. They were placed in foster care with Tuxie and her litter of kittens. Astrid and Lisbeth were great friends and inseparable until they decided they would each rather be loners. They were both, however, very close with big brother, Mauricio.

I have a birthday card for them.

Astrid Lisbeth 12th birthday: Birthday card with Portraits of a tuxedo cat and a tortoise shell cat with flower garlands on their heads.

And Cooper Murphy did bake a cake.

Astrid Lisbeth 12th birthday: Birthday cake decorated in lavender and auger colors with roses as decorations.

We have a few noms and drinks and hope you will join in wishing the girls a very happy birthday.

Because of my boo-boo, I will be posting this week’s Friendly Fill-Ins with my Caturday Art tomorrow.

The girls, however, will be joining the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messy mimi’s meanderings. If you’d like to do the same, click on the badge below.

Thanks for joining us today.

August 18, 2023 by Janet Blue Astrid & Lisbeth Birthday Feline Friday 17

KIZMET REJECTS NEW TOY & FILL-INS

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A gray cat sits atop a Cat Lady subscription box with a new blue toy with yellow and pink feathers but rejects it.

Kizmet is usually the first to grab the new toys which come in the monthly Cat Lady box. If you saw yesterday’s post, however, you saw Audrey playing with this toy. For whatever reason, Kizmet had no interest in it. When I put it on the box in front of her, she got up and walked away. Lucky Audrey!

Kizmet will be joining the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messymimi’s meanderings. To join her on the hop, click on the Feline Friday badge.

Friendly Fill-Ins

The Fill-Ins are always easier to complete when I get help from one or more of the Kitties Blue. This week I am fortunate to have assistance from Sawyer and Raleigh. We all used teal italics for our completions. Explanatory information is in parentheses.

1. Sawyer: Sometimes I like my noms and sometimes I don’t. (I am eating my meals more often than I used to since Mom and Dad started feeding me kitten stinky goodness.)

2. If I had a nickel for every time Sawyer doesn’t eat or finish his noms, I would be rich.

3. Dad Tom and the kitties is are already asleep, but I’m not complaining. (They are early birds, and I am a night owl. I get my best sleep after they all get up in the morning.)

4. Raleigh: I haven’t yet decided if I like living here. (The catio and the noms are great, but I am not sure about the people.)

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope to see you tomorrow when Kitties Blue and I share some Caturday Art.

August 11, 2023 by Janet Blue Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins 11

CAN YOU MAKE HEADS OR TAILS OF THIS?

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Sleeping, old tuxedo cat .has her head covered by the tail of a large, ginger tabby cat

Misty May and Cooper Murphy’s tail will be joining the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messymimi’s meanderings. To join them on the hop, click on the Feline Friday badge.

Friendly Fill-Ins

The Fill-Ins are always easier to complete when I get help from one or more of the Kitties Blue. This week I am fortunate to have assistance from both Audrey and Stinky. We all used teal italics for our completions. Explanatory information is in parentheses.

1. I hope I never have to look for another lost cat. (Sawyer was not our first cat to go missing. Angel Fiona was gone for two weeks hiding out in our neighbor’s basement. Angel Madison disappeared for three days when housekeeper/kitty caregiver, Chris, wouldn’t let him in the house when he asked. He had been rolling in the dirt and was so brown [instead of white] that Chris didn’t recognize him.)

2. I must remember to feed Misty May whenever she asks. (We are not treating her hyperthyroidism as she did not do well on the meds. So, she is hungry quite often. She weighs only about four pounds now and can have all the noms she wants.)

3. Audrey: I learned about the yumminess of treats when I saw how much all the other Kitties Blue, and especially Sawyer, liked them.

4. Stinky: Planning Periwinkle’s and my next adventure has been occupying a lot of my time these days. (I am planning something special that will include some of our friends.)

That’s it for today. Thanks so much for joining us. Please return tomorrow when we share some Caturday Art.

August 4, 2023 by Janet Blue Doozy of a Snoozy Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins 13

FELINES COMPLETE FILL-INS

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Audrey and Raleigh are here today in a photo from their first Gotcha Day celebration. They were indulging in a bit of smacky paws prior to me snapping their photo.

I don’t know if you realize or have noticed that all the Kitties Blue wear collars with an ID tag. You can see, however, that Raleigh is naked. As he avoids being touched, it is very difficult to get his collar on him. Whenever we do get him dressed, that usually lasts less than 24 hours. He either yanks it off himself or gets in a tussle with one of the other Kitties Blue, who end up pulling it off. He is the only cat we have ever had who dos not wear a collar 24/7.

Raleigh actually let both Dad Tom and I briefly pet him on his Gotcha Day. Maybe we are making progress.

Feline Fill-Ins: Torbie cat lying on her side next to a sitting, collarless, pale ginger tabby cat.

Raleigh and Audrey will be joining the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messymimi’s meanderings. To join them on the hop, click on the Feline Friday badge.

Friendly Fill-Ins

I am pleased when I can get help completing the fill-ins selected by our blog hop hosts, Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). This week I am fortunate to have only needed to do the first one. My frequent assistant, Sawyer, completed numbers two and four, and he convinced Stinky to do number three. I am grateful for the help. We all used teal italics for our completions.

1. I would describe my home as my sanctuary and favorite place to spend my time.

2 Sawyer: I would never give my treats to any of the other Kitties Blue, but I would share with Noelle.

3. Stinky: I share my secrets with no one but Periwinkle.

4. Sawyer: Did I ever tell you that I like treats and love my girlfriend Noelle?

If you want to take part in the Friendly Fill-ins, click on on the badge and you will be whisked away to the Four-Legged Furballs blog where you can enter your link.

Thanks for popping in today. We’ll be back tomorrow with some Caturday Art.

July 28, 2023 by Janet Blue Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Kittens Kitties Blue 12

NAPPING LAP CAT & FILL-INS

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According to Kizmet, moms have the most comfy laps when it’s napping time.

A grey cat is lying in a human's lap napping as the human is lying on the bed.

Though she is barely awake, Kizmet will be joining the Feline Friday blog hop hosted by messymimi’s meanderings. To join her on the hop, click on the Feline Friday badge.

Friendly Fill-Ins

I am pleased when I can get help completing the fill-ins selected by our blog hop hosts, Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged Furballs). This week I was surprised when this particular cat volunteered. I don’t believe Lisbeth has ever completed a fill-in previously. We both used teal italics for our completions. Any explanatory information is in parentheses.

1. I am never without a cat or two or more when I sleep.

2. My favorite place for fast food is Five Guys. (I guess it is really my only place for fast food. It’s not something I eat often.)

3. I feel like I’m naturally good at procrastinating.

4. Lisbeth: I would probably benefit from comportment lessons. ( I always report for breakfast and lunch, and Mom and Dad spend the entire time telling me to get off the counter and back in my chair. Of course, unlike Misty May, I hear them. I just don’t choose to do as I am asked. Yesterday, I even snagged a couple tiny pieces of ham from Mom while she was having lunch. Yum!)

Those are our fill-ins for this week. Check out either Ellen’s on Lorianne’s blog on Thursday for the Fill-In sentences if you’d like to participate. To join the hop click on the Fill-Ins badge.

Thanks for joining us today. We’ll be back tomorrow with some art.

July 7, 2023 by Janet Blue Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins 11

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.