KITTENS DISCOVER THE CATIO & FILL-INS

Feline/Friendship Friday

The kittens have discovered the cat door and the catio! I am happy Audrey and Raleigh will have time to enjoy the catio with their big brothers and sisters before the cold weather sets in.

 

 

Look at the size of those paws. Substantial, wouldn’t you agree? Cooper Murphy may have competition from Raleigh for big cat of the house status in a couple of years.

Raleigh is participating in the Feline Friday and Friendship Friday blog hops at Comedy Plus and Create With Joy respectively.

 

Friendly Fill-Ins

I am so lucky that once again Sawyer, with some additional help from Calista Jo, stepped up to assist with fill-ins. As usual, we all used teal italics for our fill-ins.

1. Unexpected news is often sad.
2. Calista Jo: Sometimes I hiss and growl at the other cats to amuse myself.
3. I enjoy sharing about Kitties Blue, which is the reason that I write The Cat on My Head.
4. Sawyer: Being able to stop my seizures before they happen would be my superpower of choice.

Sawyer, Calista Jo and I are joining the Friendly Fill-ins blog hop hosted by Ellen (15 And Meowing) and Lorianne (Four-Legged- Furballs). To do the same, check out either of their blogs on Thursday for the sentences to be filled in. You can join the hop by clicking on their badge.

 

 

We’ll be back tomorrow to celebrate Misty May and Angel Mau’s 18th birthdays and share some Caturday Art. We’ll also be having a comment-a-thon and giving one of our commenters, through a random drawing, the opportunity to receive a donation for their favorite pet charity or rescue. So please join us and invite all your friends to do the same.

September 16, 2022 by Feline Friday Friendly Friday Fill-Ins Friendship Friday Health Kittens 13

13 Responses

  1. Lucy and Xena says:
    September 17, 2022 at 8:43 am

    We don’t think that’s really Raleigh. He’s too big! So, who’s the imposter? XOX Xena, Lucy and Chia

    Reply
  2. Brian Frum says:
    September 16, 2022 at 6:56 pm

    They sure will have some catio fun! Those were all good answers too!

    Reply
  3. Ellen J Pilch says:
    September 16, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    Thank you for participating in the fill-ins, great answers. I am glad you write about your kitties. I feel like I am their auntie. Glad the kittens got to try out the catio. XO

    Reply
  4. The Island Cats says:
    September 16, 2022 at 3:43 pm

    Raleigh is getting so big!

    Reply
  5. The Florida Furkids says:
    September 16, 2022 at 1:38 pm

    The ladycats in the blogosphere will be swooning over Raleigh soon.
    Our answer to #4 was very similar to yours.

    The Florida Furkids with love and whisker kisses to Sawyer from Noelle

    Reply
  6. Eastside Cats Blog says:
    September 16, 2022 at 1:16 pm

    Let’s hope the really cold weather is still a long ways away, kitties!

    Reply
  7. Kathe W. says:
    September 16, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    wow a catio! Lucky kitties! Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  8. BellaDharma an BellaSita Mum says:
    September 16, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    Mee-yow Raleigh has grown so much inn THE few weekss he has been with you Aunty Janet!!!
    What a hansum not-so-little dude!
    ~~~head rubss~~~ BellaDharma an {{{huggiess}}} BellaSita Mum

    Reply
  9. Memories of Eric and Flynn says:
    September 16, 2022 at 11:38 am

    Raleigh looks very cute sitting in the catio.

    Reply
  10. Sandee says:
    September 16, 2022 at 10:17 am

    Giving Cooper Murphy a run for his money is a good thing. Handsome you are.

    Love your fill-ins and especially #4.

    Thank you for joining the Feline Friday Blog Hop.

    Have a purrfect Feline Friday and weekend. Scritches all around, a smooch to Cooper Murphy and Sawyer and a big hug to mom. ♥

    Reply
  11. Teddy says:
    September 16, 2022 at 5:24 am

    YAY – the kittens have experienced the catio! Tell Raleigh I challenge him to a “Biggest Ginger” contest…….LOL Love the fill-ins too – good job Sawyer and CJ.

    Hugs, Teddy

    Reply
  12. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:
    September 16, 2022 at 12:54 am

    Wow, Raleigh is growing fast!

    Reply
  13. Leah says:
    September 16, 2022 at 12:54 am

    Glad the kittens are enjoying some catio time! And those are some big paws indeed, and strong tabby markings.

    Reply

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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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

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

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

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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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2016

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 06/01/2017

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 11/30/2017

UNTIL

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

© Giulietta Blue 11/01/17

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.

© Janet Buickerood Blue 01/03/2018

Kitty Couples

Angels
Allie & Mau
Married: July 23, 2016

Astrid & Sampson
Married: June 23, 2016

Lisbeth & Angel Charles

Noelle & Sawyer

Tyebe & Snap aka Cooper Murphy

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