March of the Cats. Day 7.

If you have noticed that I haven't posted many pictures recently, that is because Blogger has to fix some issues with Internet Explorer 11. So unless I use my netbook which has XP on it I cannot upload pictures presently. My clowder of cats,(remember from yesterday) love to pose, well maybe only in my mind. So I will switch tomorrow as I have some good pictures to share. Today has been a beautiful day and my little lovelies enjoyed the sunbeams coming through the windows. I enjoyed the sun also, it reached about 48 degrees here today, how wonderful after having below freezing the last few mornings. Sophia was in rare form this afternoon. she was running around playing with the furry little mice, and batting them across the kitchen floor. She was having a grand time, then those big boy cats decided she was just having to much fun and took her mouse. Poor Sophia. Here is something for you, it's a thought I just had. I was having a conversation with someone today and they referred back to a conversation we had a few days ago. Well this person totally took the whole discussion the wrong way, and I guess I didn't make myself clear on the subject. So in the end I think they thought something that totally was not happening. So the moral of that is just talk to your cats. They never take what you say the wrong way and they don't repeat anything you say and if they don't understand what you just said to them, well what does it matter? And your cat really doesn't care. Well till tomorrow, say Good Night Miss Jezz, and get your butt out of my face.

March of the Cats, Day 6.

Today was cold but sunny. I would rather have warm and sunny, but will take sun over gloomy and cold any day. So yesterday I gave you some really good questions to as a prospective pet sitter, I hope you found them helpful. As I keep saying I would try and give you an idea of what I spend to maintain my herd. What do you call a bunch of cats anyway? I better Google that. Okay is that a clowder. What the heck is that like clam chowder? I crack me up. So I have a clowder of cats? Did you also know a group of Crows is called a murder. Well some people do want to murder crows. A group of feral cats is called a destruction. Ok I am not kidding. If you don't believe any of this please feel free to check it out. Just Google it. Alright back to the matter at hand, and I need to hurry as my show is on in a bit. Sorry to rush you off, or is that brush you off. For cat litter I buy about 80 pounds a month at a cost of between 8.99 and 10.99 per 40 pounds. Food, now I mix two brands as I have a fussy tummy boy, so this I buy in smaller bags and yes it does cost more but I have to make the mixture just right, as I don't much care for puking cats. This cost me around 25.00 every two weeks. Now everyday I supplement the dry food with canned. The cost varies between 42 cents and 58 cents depending on the type I purchase. I give one 3.5 ounce can a day and split it 5 ways. So you can figure that one yourself. So this doesn't count when I buy extras. We are talking catnip, toys, cat treats, and whatever else strikes my fancy. My little clowder better get jobs, yup I'm talking to you guys. Jekyll could be a clown, and Phantom could hire his self out as a ladies man. Those eyes of his could make a buck or two. When he looks at you with those baby blues you just melt. Well time to go, say Good Night Phantom.

March of the Cats, day 5.

Well today is March 5th. And guess what, your right it snowed again today. Ahhh it has to end sometime. My poor babies are craving the sun as is their momma. Alright as I mentioned I would have questions for you to ask a prospective pet sitter. These come from the Humane Society of the United States. 1. Can the sitter provided written proof of commercial liability insurance. And are they bonded. 2.What training have they completed. 3.Will the sitter record things about your pet while you are gone, likes, dislikes, fears, medical conditions. 4.Is the sitter associated with a vet who can provide emergency medical care. 5.Does the sitter have a qualified backup system in place in case of personal emergencies. 6.Will they provide services such as grooming, walking dogs, and or cats, and playtime. 7.Will they provide a written service contract, that lists services and fees. 8.Does the sitter have phone numbers of clients who will give references. These are good questions to ask, and if you need more info on hiring a pet sitter talk to your vet. Remember to also pay attention to how they interact with your pets, this is just as important as any question you can ask. Well Miss Sophia is requiring my attention so got to go. Say Good Night Miss Sophia. Needy kitty.

March 4, Still Snowing.

It was snowing on my way home again. We all feel like we can't catch a break in our state. Well I know that is really being childish, as other people have worst weather. Now on to a cat topic. I was reading an article about Pet Sitters. Sign me up, no not to be a sitter, I need a sitter. Now this is something people do when they are going away for a spell. You do need to do some investigating before you trust your furry ones and home to a stranger. So I guess I would suggest that you check with your vet for suggestions and if he knows someone then that is a starting point. You can also go online and check out the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. Questions to ask first off would be for references, and check those out. You will also need to see how that person interacts with your furry babies, and how your babies respond to the sitters. Before you set up interviews with a pet sitter you will need to have a list of questions to ask. So tomorrow I will have available some that you can use. On that note everyone here has been very good and got special treats, Yum Yum. Happy Cats, Tired Mom. Say Good Night Jekyll. Good Night Jekyll. The picture is of Phantom enjoying fresh water from the faucet. Weird.

Jezz is not Happy. Third day of March.

Jezz is not happy, she is never happy. And an unhappy cat makes me unhappy. Poor little mamma wants to sleep on the bed and those boy cats are just so mean. Well she retaliated last night and hissed and spit till they just got sick of her and went somewhere else to sleep until about 1:30 this morning then I had a very large cat meowing in my face, and trying to sit on my head. I figure he was doing the Garfield act and the food dishes were empty. I seriously do not remember filling the dishes so I got up and looked. Sure enough they where not full. Fat little piggy's they are ate it all. Well today is March 3rd and it sure was cold all day. Everyone was complaining about how cold it was, coldest day yet. Well in my job I hear it all and after having 5 complaining cats at home I sure can zone out when it suits me. So if I look like I am really listening, I'm not. This is a trait that mom's can perfect if they really try, zoning out and pretending that the kid or in my case cat who is hammering away has your full attention. Practice makes perfect. Okay I have to admit that I listen everyday to what goes on in my world and sometimes if I am very quite I hear everything that makes the world go round, and all of the people and animals and such that touch my heart or make me just a bit crazy. Where is that Prozac, I mean where are you Phantom, darn cat anyway keeps getting lost. Well it's been a long day, as it was really cold, coldest day yet, and I'm tired. Say goodnight Jezz.

Day two of March.

The sun was shining on the frozen landscape which I might add had 4 more inches of snow included. But the sun was shining and the cats partook of the sunny spots by the windows. Open the curtains pull the blinds and a small herd of cats gathered around to enjoy the warmth. I wish that was all it took to make me happy. Happy for me would be a vacation in Tahiti right now. As that is not going to happen any time soon I take great pleasure in knowing so little made them happy today. One tiny ray of sunshine warming their little bodies. Cats like warmth, they can actually tolerate warmer temps than humans can. If I remember right cats internal temperature is around 108 degrees. I would not quote me though, but I think I'm right. So on those cold nights grab a cat and throw a blanket over him and yourself and see how cozy that is. Cats can warm your feet real fine, I know I have at least 45 pounds of cats warming my feet every night. Now that's bliss. Except when I try to move and that much cat fat is laying around my feet. Anyway on to day two of March, all I can think is March needs to march right on to April, and warmer days so the cats and I can built our Cat Patio. Ahh for summer. Cheerio from all of us in our frozen state. Jinx stop typing, say goodnight Jinx. Goodnight Jinx.

Happy March

All the kitties said to let you know that Spring is 21 days away. Now the calendar says that but the weather sure is not cooperating. We are all sick of the bitter cold and snow to say the least. Jezzebel ventured out one day about two weeks ago and I think she was shocked as she tried to find the grass which she loves to chew on. Poor girl stopped on the top of a snow bank and started to hunker down and meow so pitiful, I have had her out in the snow but have always held her so this was a new experience. I can say I can hardly wait to see the first crocus bloom, that is a good indicator that it is getting warmer and this is a good thing. I have been strongly thinking of building a catico for the cats. This is a structure that allows the cats to go out side and be protected from things like hawks and crazy dogs, or running out in the road, thus allowing them fresh air and a new place to be. I would love to have this and I am going to price it out and I do believe I can build it very inexpensively if I look around, and just maybe I have a few handy friends. You know those type good with a hammer and power saw. I'll keep you updated on this. Remember how I told you I was going to track the cost of keeping five cats. Well tomorrow I will start giving you a run down of what I spend. You maybe shocked. So for now I have dreams of a catico (cat patio)warm days and sunshine. Happy Mom, Furry Cats.