Sophia and the head

Happy Halloween all. Sophia was kind enough to pose with the head. All the little and not so little Trick or Treater's have come and gone. It has been raining today so it wasn't as busy as usual. I have to stand outside so the kitties don't escape. This was on Jezzebel's mind the whole time I was outside. She sat on the entry table plotting her escape. Jekyll slept through the whole thing, he could of cared less. Phantom sat under the entry table making Jezzebel crazy, it was all in her mind as he is pretty mild mannered, Jinx sat in the window minding her own business, and Sophia was running around the house, I think there was a fly she was chasing or maybe it was a ghost only she could see. Have a spooky evening. Happy Cat.

Happy All Hallows Eve

Halloween is upon us. This is a fun time for some, myself included. My cats not so much. As with all holidays we must keep our animals safe from the dangers that can befall them on holidays. If you have outdoor animals and you are in an area that has trick or treating, please secure your pets from strangers. We all want to believe that nothing can happen, but you never know. Extra cars in the area, extra people in the area can make your pets very uncomfortable. So I dress up like a witch and head outside to enjoy the little ones and pass out treats. Happy Halloween from The Kitty Clan and their Momma.

Hello From Miss Kitty

Sorry if you missed the hijinks of the cat clan, but their Mom needed a break. So Miss Kitty is going to stop by and say hello. I am the rescued cat of a very dear lady. Actually I am the very pampered princess who is very well loved and have a nice home with someone very special. My mom takes very good care of me and I love to entertain her with all my antics. I can race around the house and leap to high places. I have some very favorite toys that I like to attack and make my mom laugh, she buys the best toys. I like to sleep in the sunny spots around the house and have some very nice places to perch. The window seats have great views of the world outside. I get to watch birds and squirrels run around. I did hear that there are cats outside, I just hope they have somewhere warm to go at night. Oh to be an outdoor cat, the horror of it all. I am so glad I had the pleasure of stopping in to say hello, well I need to get home after all I need to survey my domain and see if my mom got me any new treats. Love you mom. Happy Cat night.

Jinx weighs in

Jinx decided today that it was her turn to be heard. I am the middle kitty sister. I am fluffy and multi colored, also I am a small cat. I enjoy snuggling with my human mom, and follow her around when I want attention, I like attention. You might also call me a diva, It enjoy being brushed and groomed. Never know when company may come over, need to look my best. Running through the house like I'm crazy is my favorite thing to do, also surprise attacks on the other cats is a speciality of mine, they never know what hit them, as I am as fast as the wind. Those surprise attacks are great, no one ever comes after me because now you see me now you don't. Hiding from mom is something I do very well. She will hunt for me and never find me unless I want to be found. Oh yay I think Mom likes me best. Happy Cat.

Mom it wasn't me!

Mom it wasn't me, I was in this chair the whole time. I never moved, I wasn't the one who knocked over the dogs water dish, I was in this chair the whole time. Don't I look cute, if not really comfortable. Now why do you think I knocked the books off that shelf, I wasn't up on the bookshelf, that was Jinx. Okay maybe I did knock over the witch in the rocking chair, but really that is an annoying decoration, every time I walk by that thing it cackles and laughs hideously. No I did not attack Sophia when she walked by me, I was in the chair the whole time. Never moved a paw, didn't blink didn't move, wasn't me Mom. So you still want a cat? Cats are like children, they get into things they shouldn't and pull pranks on people and other cats. That is a cats world. Have a Happy Cat Day.

Sophia's World

Sophia is a very different cat. She is quite and calm. Her life began in a barn wall, where she was found with her brother, their mom was gone. So begin Sophia's journey. I adopted her at eight weeks old, she was so small and fit in the palm of my hand, she needed a lot of attention and was a little cuddle muffin in the beginning. My other two cats where not so happy with the new addition to the family. this came to pass after about a month. Jinx was the first to come around. Sophia seems to like to be alone a lot and doesn't either understand how to interact with the other cats or chooses not to. Sometimes she makes me feel like a bad kitty mom. Sophia is also very allergic to fleas, we found this out after she developed bald spots where the poor baby chewed her fur off.(Fleas taken care of) All in all though she is beautiful and a bit mysterious at times. She can look right through you, as if something other worldly is behind you. A bit spooky. I would not trade her for anything, as I feel like she brings a certain sense of calm to a crazy house full of cats. Happy Cat.

Sophia says Hello

Sophia felt ignored. More on her tomarrow.

Ode to Moe

Moe was a companion to my good friend. He was the sweetest cat you would ever meet. He was built like a kitty bulldog. He also a beautiful boy. He had several nick names. Daddy's boy, Moe piggy's, Moe belly's and baby boy. Moe piggy came about because he snorted like a little pig, he was also a very heavy cat, not fat but built solid. He would jump up on the coffee table to get on your lap, this involved me moving my coffee cup and anything else in his way and then he would jump on my lap and lay on my leg with his chin on my knee an legs hanging over the side of mine, rather weird. But hey, he was happy. Jekyll I don't need help typing this, thank you. Moe was very smart he knew just how far he could go outside with out being out of bounds, but would on occasion test the waters. My life is richer for knowing him, and my friend misses him still. All good Cats go to Heaven. Miss you Moe. As you know he is my profile picture, as I choose to honor a beautiful loving cat. Happy Kitty Day to all.

Hey mom. As told by Jezzebel

Hey there I'm on my back. Look mom. Look at me. I'm so cute. Just trying to get your attention. Come on you have seen that Big Bang Theory at least six times. Look at me, hey I'm down here on the floor, I'm looking at you. Come on I'm waiting. Rub my belly, yoo hoo you on the sofa. Pay attention. Okay I'm going to play with this mousee. Look I caught it mid air. Whee I'm exhausted. Think I'll take a nap.

Cat Fight, cat fight.

Today was just another day at my house, except when I was busy downloading a program a rather viscous cat fight broke out. The two large male cats had cornered my Jezzebel in the back room. she had been using the litter box and all I know is I heard a cat crying and meowing then hissing. By the time I got to the back room Jekyll was walking out of the back room with fur in his mouth and Phantom was not letting Jezzebel out of the backroom. So I grabbed her up and started to check for injury. After all there was fur on the floor and Jekyll was walking around with fur in his mouth. Well it wasn't Jezzebel's. So I started to check out Jinx as it looked like her fur, nope not hers. Well what the heck, not Sophia's she headed for the hills during the ruckus. So I then checked the Siamese Phantom. Yup it was his he had a few more tuff's hanging off him, no blood. So who got him? Don't know, guess it will remain a mystery. So you still want a cat? I have a spare or two. Happy cat to all.

Nurturing Cats

Cats are natural born comfort givers. I was talking to a dear friend today, who had a doctor appointment that required a procedure. After the procedure she goes home and naps. Her little princess jumped up on the couch and stayed close by as she napped. She then asked me if I thought that cats know something is amiss. I believe that yes they do. When I was close to having my second child we had a cat who would barely leave my side on the day I was due. Cats are a funny sort though, some cats only want attention on their terms, and others just cannot be away from you to long. My oldest cat Jezzebel will completely ignore me if I go away to visit relatives for the night. When I return I get the cold shoulder. The rest of them could care less as long as someone feeds and water them. So cats are a mystery to me sometimes. I have five very diverse cats all with very funny personalities. Sometimes annoying, most times endearing, and crazy. Enjoy your furry babies.

Halloween Cat

My Miss Jezzebel decided to pose for a great Halloween picture for me today. Her Highness on more than one occasion has posed for great pictures. I really think she does this on purpose, you know like the children who likes to ham it up for the camera. I have some really great shots of her on my phone, wow how nice phones are so smart. Jezzebel is the perfect Halloween cat, as she has the arched back, hissing and spitting down. She can go from beautiful loving snuggle cat to witch cat in 60 seconds flat. This I will chalk up to the fact that she is really crabby most of the time and does not like to share with anyone. Have a great night.

Crazy Cats

I decided on my way home from work that cats are crazy. They are just plain nuts. How do cats justify having the use of three litter boxes but everyone wants to use the same one now. When I only had three cats and two litter boxes it was simple, one for poo and one for pee. They were very civilized. When the two boy cats came to live with us I added another litter box, a very large litter box I might add. The male cats are very big boys. Well now everyone uses the big litter box, and pretty much ignore the other two unless the big one is occupied. Go figure. But I have one very finicky cat who hates a dirty litter box, and will sometimes use the rubber mat in front of it. Yes cats are crazy, why not just use another litter box, heck no he is just to stubborn, and now he is on the counter trying to help me type. He is bigger than my laptop, and could crush it in one blow. Down you go, and please could you clean your own litter box today, I'm tired. Still want that cat?

Pet Parties

Well now I was reading a current magazine for women, one I enjoy, and to my surprise there was an article on having a party for your furry child's birthday. Now what I am wondering is who do you really invite. Okay I already have five cats in my house why in the heck would I invite more. Hey they may like it here and decide not to leave. An with the oldest female and the Siamese thinking they are both the dominate cat, ya invite more cats to celebrate. So what do you suppose I am to serve. Liver pate, cavaier, and fresh cow's milk. What games do you play, certainly not pin the tail on the donkey, or any of the other things you do at parties. How about a clown? Clowns scare me, so how would a cat react? Okay smear catnip on the clown and maybe he or she would be a big hit. NO,I AM THINKING PARTIES FOR YOUR FURRY CHILDREN IS NOT SUCH A GREAT IDEA. As it is my children say I am one cat shy of being a crazy cat lady, why invite a psychological evaluation. If you choose to have a party let me know how it goes. Happy Birthday furry babies.

Silence of the Cats

Most days it is crazy when I walk in the door. I work long hours and when I arrive I have many tasks to do before I can relax. Today was not the exception. But for some reason everyone settled down rather quickly. Wonder what is up. Possibly they are storing up energy to make midnight attacks and cause a general ruckus. This does happen on occasion. My favorite is when the two male cats run through the house and not lightly. They sound like a small herd of elephants. Really this can wake you up from a dead sleep.They start at one end of the house run through the living room to the kitchen up on the counter and back down again. The thump on the floor is unnerving. Or the cat who jumps on the refrigerator and then jumps down on the gas stove with a crash as the grates rattle, oh and I have to remove the knobs as like small children they have been known to turn on the gas. Well anyway I am grateful for the small reprieve of peace and quite for what ever small moment I can get. So you still want a cat?

Catattitudes

All I need when I come home is cats with attitudes. Everyone thinks that they should be petted adored and feed the minute I walk through the door, funny thing is I think they know the minute that I am about to pull in the driveway. My son said that he always knew when I would be home as there would be a gathering of the furry ones at the door. At least one cat is sitting on the entry table when I open the door, sometimes this is a bit creepy. Today everyone is a bit testy, the black cat is chasing my little Sophia (she has been under the weather lately, another days story). He runs after her and at his size makes two and a half of her. My Momma tabby Jezzebel is hissing and spitting at Phantom the Siamese cat. All he has to do is get within three feet of her, and this happens. It is especially funny when he side hops towards her, this really ticks her off, ears flatten and snarling ensues. I usually have to rescue him. Then there is the adorable Jinx who thinks that she must help write this, so be it. Have a splendid evening.

Cats and Holidays

I am a huge Halloween nut. It is my favorite holiday, maybe that is because there is a bit of witch in me, and now of course I have a black cat. The problem with having cats and a large assortment of holiday decorations I really have to be careful of where I put things. Cats are curious, and anything that looks like food, fake rats with long tails, feathered crows and anything that can move is fair game for my furry friends. I have the rattling skeletons, furry bats with long sharp claws, witches brooms and more. All of these I like to put out but the cats find great joy in chewing, knocking over and trying to jump up to create chaos. Most of these things are dangerous to your furry babies, so as I try and figure out where I am going to put out the things I enjoy, I am chasing cats out of skeleton garland, taking away furry rats and spiders out of there reach. Oh ya if you have children, once in awhile to keep them on there toes, stick glow in the dark items on there walls which they only see when the lights are off, and my favorite sticking creepy crawling things in their beds. Since most of them never make the bed they will never know until bedtime. Have fun enjoy your day.

Box Cats

Cats like boxes for many reason's, doesn't matter what size. Jezzebel likes a box a bit bigger than she is. She will crawl into it and sleep, watch the world go by and plan her attacks on the other cats. But give her a box with some wiggle room and then the fun begins. Just close the flaps on the box and other cats really must know what is in the box, usually not remembering that they actually saw another cat go into it. Or maybe they did. First they sniff it to see whats in it, then they may start to circle it to see how to best attack it. Meanwhile the cat in the box remains quite till the other cat or cats try to jump on top of the box, then the cat who is inside can no longer contain herself and tries to stick a paw out, which provokes outside cat. Jezz get off the keyboard, no leave the mouseeee alone. These things happen when the cat tries to help type. Anyway just get a box, preferably a clean one, nothing from the produce or meat dept. at your local grocery store and watch the fun begin. add a bit of catnip to that box and watch kitty play.

I'm laying on my back, pet me!

Jezzebel has this habit of laying on her back and crossing her front paws. She then stares at you till you get on the floor and rub her belly. Now after a long day at work the last thing I really want to do is get on the floor and rub her highness belly, but I will. Cats like to have a soothing rub down on occasion, just as humans do. Just start at their shoulders and work down their backs, they love it. Brushing a cat also has the same effect unless you have a cat who would rather chew on the brush, which I have one or two who prefer that, or the one who once you start, make no other plans for awhile, as she thinks this is tops and you need never stop. Kitties are a lot of work, but I would never trade the comfort they give me and the companionship. Yes I talk baby talk to them, aw well it is what it is. Cat Happy.

Jeckel

As you may have noticed I spoke about Jeckel earlier this week. I'm sure you are thinking how can he be clumsy but still walk across a nightstand and be so quite. Well if any of you can figure it out let me know. He is still a loveable big clumsy boy. Thought I would just interject this in case anyone was thinking I forgot what I had already wrote. Thanks all and enjoy your pet children.

Black Cat Blues

Jeckel has been feeling a bit unloved lately. When this happens he is all over anyone who will pay attention to him. Today is my day. I have petted snuggled and brushed him. This has not been enough for him today. If you can only imagine having a 24 pound cat jumping on you when you are trying to do something such as checking your email, well it is almost funny. He at most times is not an agile cat, he is rather clumsy. When he wants his belly rubbed he plots down on the floor with a thud and rolls on his back, this is not an easy feat for such a big cat. No he is not overfeed, he is just a very big cat, long and tall. He is the classic black cat with kinda spooky yellow eyes that on occasions turn a green color. The perfect cat for Halloween except he is scared of his own shadow, the furry mice if they are thrown his way, thunder storms (boy can he get into small places when that happens)and sudden movements. The one thing he does like is these furry little pompoms that you can buy for cats. He will bat them all over and carry them around, especially funny when he carries the pink one around the house in his mouth. Black Cats Rule.

Feed me, pet me.

Today all I wanted to do when I came home was to relax with a cup of coffee and check out my email. Oh no that did not happen, first the Queen wanted the water turned on in the bathroom, only the freshest water will touch her lips. Then Phantom wanted me me me time, only me, rubbing against my leg, pawing me and just generally being himself. Wait I will pet you in a minute, stop that's my coffee your knocking over. So much for 2 bucks a cup. Gotta learn how to make coffee. Black Cat or Jeckel is trying to jump up to the highest cupboard only to do back flips off the counter. Ya I know on the counter, that's what disinfected wipes are for. Jinx has now tried to answer my phone for the second time, she loves the music, and in the process knocked it on the floor. Sophia is trying to avoid the vacuum cleaner that is not running. She is deathly afraid of it and all you have to do is get it out. Good grief all this chaos makes me tired, think I'll take a nap with a cat or two.

Pet Parents

Dear Pet Parents I just want to share something with you that I found very upsetting. Today on my way home I saw a black cat laying in the road. He had been hit. Please if you have precious pets remember they are like children. They depend on you for food, water, love and attention and to keep them safe. I understand some people keep outdoor animals and that they wander, but really it is so heartbreaking to see them in the road ran over by someone who probably really couldn't avoid it. Your children are depending on you to keep them safe just as your cat or dog do. I leave you with this thought... there are so many unwanted animals in the world, please get your pets fixed. There are resources for low income pet parents to get help. Please call your local shelter or rescue shelter and ask them to guide you to that help. Enjoy your kitties and dogs, love your children and make a difference.

Stylin with cat hair.

Even if someone doesn't know you they know you have cats. Cats leave their fur everywhere. your clothes, hair, in your coffee cup. Not my food though. I have lint rollers in various places in my house. Before I cook I wipe everything down, rewash pans check the plates, you get the drift. I like dark clothes, so does cat fur. Somethimes I just give up and live with it. It's amazing how I can leave the house cat fur free and get somewhere and it has magically appeared. So to be a cat person you just need to deal with cat fur everywhere, have a good bagless vaccum, lots of lint rollers and love of your furry friends, you kinda just forget about the little inconviences. Enjoy.

Cats and Privacy part 2

On occasion I have come home and found my dresser drawer open and various articles of clothing on the floor, okay its always my underware. Jezzebel loves to climb up the dresser drawers and open them, it's a feat, I've seen it. I have even tryed to keep them shut with rope. doesn't work. Having a cat makes nothing in your house safe. Lock up your jewelery, cats are facinated by shiny objects, cat burglers are real. I have lost so many earrings and rings because cats don't respect your privacy or your stuff. Speaking of stuff do you know how much stuff pet stores sell for cats, mice, catnip, various toys you think your cat wants, all nonsense, because cats only want your stuff, anything not locked down in the bsthroom on your dresser on the kitchen counter. Look under the stove because thats where its at if it's missing. CATS!

Cats and Privacy

Seriously if you have children you will get this. Don't ever leave the bathroom door ajar when you are using it. If I do and am taking a shower I automaticaly have a cat on the rim of the tub using it to tackle water as it hits the curtain. Occasionaly a cat will land in the tub, not a pretty sight. In the morning it is a race to see which cat can get on the counter first while I get ready for work. This involves a cat sitting on the counter while I try and brush my teeth, once in awile they get in the way of spitting if I'm not quick enough to move whoever is in the way. Getting dressed is another problem, don't leave the drawer open to long on the dresser as someone always thinks its a good place to be, especially the cat who enjoys flinging my underware all over the floor. So you still what a cat, sure it's a great idea.

Black Cat Blues

Jeckel is a very large cat. So imagine having 24 lbs of cat sitting on your head at 3:30 in the morning. All I can say is it is something to wake up to, having a stealthy cat jump on your nightstand walk onto the bed and be on your pillow above your head. And not wake up until he meows in your face. Black cat has a slight dandruff problem, he has very dry skin, so of course I really don't want him on my pillow by my head. But all in all he just wanted some attention and I found that he can get on the bed without me even knowing it. Just how can a cat that large move so quite, I have yet to figure it out. He never moves anything on the nightstand doesn't knock anything off of it either. Hey maybe a webcam, then I could see what they are all doing while I sleep, naw maybe I would rather not know.

Jinx Arrival

I had decided that Jezzebel needed a kitty of her own. Really. Jinx arrive in much the same way as Jezzebel, in her case she was due to go to the shelter as the owner couldn't find a home for her. I fell head over heels in love with her. Jinx is a fluffy calico with a very bushy tail. She is a very loveable even natured cat, she likes everyone and doesn't make much fuss. We have a nightly ritual where I go to bed and she comes and winds her way around my head, getting fur all over my face. Ya sometimes not so great, all that fur. Jezzebel loves her sissy as we call her and at times they will curl up together and lick each others faces, unless of course Jezzebel is having her old lady moments. Then hissing and spitings insues. Then came Sophia, will leave this for another day. Have a wonderful cat filled day.

Oh Hiss

I suspose everyone is wondering how I managed to end up with five cats. It started with one. I went to the shelder and found a beautiful Tabby cat who was around a year old, it was to be her last day on earth. So I brought her home. Her name is Jezzebel and from that moment on she has been attached to my hip. When I'm happy, sad, tired or even have a cold she is my faithful friend. She is all knowing and it occurs to me that she can anticipate my next move. Just before the alarm goes off in the morning a paw is swating me in the head and the meowing gets loud. The day begins early and just as I go out the door, of course she is in my spot on the bed. Hey someone needs to get some sleep around here. Jezzebel is the Queen of her domain, and probably mine as well. I do not own her, she owns me. She likes furry mice, straws are great fun and no pen is safe.

Cat Claws and Whiskers

There are ten paws in my house that currently need to be clipped. Let me explain the process to you. If you are a mom and had to clip those tiny baby nails, you'll understand how nerve racking it can be. well at least at my house. The first thing I do is call my daughter in law who graciously comes over (I say this but really believe she wishes her mother in law would get a grip)and helps. Okay she does it while I wrestle cats from under beds closets and assorted other locations. First off we try to get Momma Cat Aka Jezzebel to coopertate. This is done by holding her rather tightly against my body while she hisses and spits. Then daugher in law proceeds to clip nails, not a pretty sight if I can't keep Jezz still. Blood has been drawn. In the meantime Sophia has jumped on top of the highest cupboard, we save her for last if I have a streagth left to get her down. Next might come the 24 pound black cat, or Jeckel as he is called, do you know what a cat of this size is like to keep calm when he has already heard Jezzebel screaming about getting her nails clipped. Well when all is said done I'm happy cats not so much.