Showing posts with label kittens. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kittens. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
C.A.T.S.
Was very fortunate to have a VIP Tour of CATS Cat Advocates Teaching & Saving Society, in Comox, BC.
So much to see, only managed a few pics of kittens:
CATS is a volunteer-only cat rescue that works hard to find lost and relocated cats, to reduce the burden of pet food and supply costs for the community, and educate cat owners to make the world a better place for themselves and their furry family members.
Have huge respect for CATS, and am happy to donate what I can, since I live over 4,000 kilometers away, and am unable to volunteer much.
And another gratuitous pic of Sweet Pea, who is a lovely kitty who falls asleep in my lap because she's doing her part to prevent my homesickness for Da Boyz and Henry.
The Hubby...well, I'm sure he's doing just fine without me...
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Saturday, April 19, 2025
Cat Lady Day!
National Cat Lady Day is celebrated on April 19.
Made a slideshow of a few of the cats that I've shot ussies with:
Friday, August 11, 2023
More Gifts
I removed my post for today, to share more 'hood gifts from this morning's walk
| Peek! |
| Kittens |
| Often-seen stray |
| Nightfury |
| Boyfriend Sly |
Although we are not experiencing the incredible heat as other parts of the world are, it's warm enough to avoid the afternoon and early evening.
When I can, I walk early, say around 8 or 9 am, then again after 7 pm.
Obviously, more kitties are out in the morning!
Note about the kittens:
A neighbor claims to practise TNR (Trap, Neuter, Return), and I offer to assist her with traps and the cost of neutering.
And yet, there always seems to be another batch of kittens.
I've been working with her for years, hoping she will allow me to help her, or to give me permission to trap all of the strays that she feeds to get them fixed.
So far, no luck.
However, if you know anything about me, I do NOT give up, especially when cats are involved.
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Monday, July 10, 2023
National Kitten Day
10 July is National Kitten Day!
There haven't been kittens at The Eastside Cats since 2004, so today's post are some adorable bebe images found on social media.
For your viewing pleasure:
Kittens in pots!
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Want to eat 'em up with a spoon!
Sunday, July 10, 2022
World Kitten Day
July 10 is World Kitten Day!
National Kitten Day, also known as World Kitten Day, is the official worldwide holiday, celebrated July 10th annually - to celebrate the magic of kittens and encourage adoption worldwide.
Founded in 2012 by Pet & Family Lifestyle Expert, Colleen Paige.
In honor of the day, we dug out some kitten pics of Celestial Angel.
The first two photos were after Angel had her spay surgery.
She was beautiful, and her black-and-white-and-pink coloring was lovely.
Her fur was so soft; we called it 'bunny fur'.
Below are a few silly kitten memes that I've collected from social media.
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Our blogging friend Binky earned her Angel wings, and we have the sads.
Please visit Me and My Granny and leave comforting words.
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Friday, July 10, 2020
National Kitten Day!
What a purrfect day to introduce my niece's new kitten!
Meet Eevee!
Isn't she a doll?
Her big brofur is Magoo, whom I adore:
And, I rummaged around to find photos of Sweetie's two babies, from 2009:
| Hobo was kitten-sitting Sneakers and Honey on our driveway. |
| Sweetie, with her kittens |
| Sneakers making like a meerkat |
| Honey turned out to be a boy |
A neighbor took the kittens, and we TNR'd Sweetie.
Now, she's living inside with toys, beddies, food, and cuddles galore!
Now if Da Boyz will stop hissing at her...
Jigsaw Puzzle
Thursday, October 31, 2019
Happy Meowl-O-Ween!
| Happy Meowl-O-Ween! Ann @ Zoolatry gifted us with this great graphic! |
The Hubby and I had our first date at a Halloween party.
I dressed in my great-grandmother's long gown, velvet hat, and opera gloves.
The Hubby dressed as a plumber.
We've been an item ever since, despite our costume choices...😹
| The Hubby naps with kittens Chuck and Angel in 2004. I am so very thankful for him! |
Today is an extra special day for Eastside Cats!
Wishin you all a fun Meowl-O-ween!
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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Thankful Thursday: "Tiny But Mighty"
Tiny But Mighty: Kitten Lady's Guide to Saving the Most Vulnerable Felines
Author: Hannah Shaw
- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Plume (August 6, 2019)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1524744069
- ISBN-13: 978-1524744069
Having just finished the audiobook version, read by Hannah Shaw herself, I cannot but be thankful for her and those who care for and foster neonatal kittens, and mother cats with babies.
Not only does this book give one a good grounding in what it takes to help foster kittens, but her positive and very kind outlook on life in general is very uplifting!
Kittens less than six weeks old are often euthanized in the community shelter system, due to a lack of volunteers/staff to be tending to the babies 24/7. When it comes down to what can be done, most rescues are only able to give the most time to adoptable now cats. This is reality.
Hannah's book explores that the prejudice against neonatal kittens can be turned around, and these, the most vulnerable cats, can be spared by fosters who know what to do.
Ms. Shaw gives examples of kittens that she has helped, and how she learned from every experience. She comments that turning grief for a kitten that dies, into strength at helping the next baby.
Ms. Shaw gives examples of kittens that she has helped, and how she learned from every experience. She comments that turning grief for a kitten that dies, into strength at helping the next baby.
One of her examples struck deep at me personally. She describes seeing a 'Free Kittens!' sign, and she visits the home to ask if she can help. The folks just didn't have the means to spay and neuter their cherished cats, so they gave the resulting kittens away. Hannah offered to take all of the current kittens, and to pay for the cats to be sterilized. There was no need for angry talk, "you should know better!" Hannah offered HELP, and education, and the family was overjoyed.
Kindness, is the key. We've all gotten mad when we hear of hoarding, and people who abuse their pets, and we get all up in arms. But...what if we approach with kindness and helpfulness in our hearts? Even within the rescue community, there is a TON of negativity between groups. Why? Everyone is moving toward the same goal, which is saving animals lives. Be collaborative, be helpful, be kind.
"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; ne need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness" Dalai Lama
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Friday, September 20, 2019
Farewell, Grandpa Mason
Grandpa Mason’s Story
"In October 2016 we trapped an injured feral cat named Mason.A surprise diagnosis of advanced terminal kidney disease meant we couldn’t return this fierce warrior to his home in the wild due to daily medical and feeding regimens with a special diet.Mason’s many scars told us how hard he had fought to survive this long. So, instead of euthanasia, we felt Mason deserved a chance to experience comfort and freedom from pain in his sunset months. We didn’t know if he could accept life in captivity, but we needed to try.Mason adjusted better than we were expecting, although he doesn’t want Humans to touch him. That was the best we thought it could get for him, and he seemed quite content.What happened next shocked us.
He met some rescue kittens one day, and his life suddenly was complete. He had a purpose again, and every day since he met his first litter, we have seen a carefree kittenhood emerge that he clearly never had a chance to experience growing up feral.He adores his kittens, and teaches them manners, lets them “comfort nurse”, and chases them around the house with great glee. We’ve never seen anything like it, and we will try to keep him surrounded by kittens as much as possible.What he taught us in the last year has been shocking and remarkable. This “lost cause” “worthless” old feral cat has enriched our lives in ways we could never have imagined. Follow his adventures at Grandpa Mason and his kittens.
We don’t know how many days he has left, but we know each one will be filled with happiness, comfort, adventure, love -- on his terms -- and the dignity every living creature deserves after a life well lived."
Yesterday, Grandpa Mason was helped into his angel wings, surrounded by love and kittens. A unique story; a unique cat. Rest In Peace, Angel Mason...you were the embodiment of love.
| Grandpa Mason and a kitten Image from Grandpa Mason and his kittens FB site |
Tiny Kittens Rescue is in British Columbia, Canada.
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Happy Father's Day!
Thursday, February 15, 2018
Meet Mulder and Scully
| Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as portrayed by David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson |
| Scully on left, Mulder is right |
| Adorableness! |
Now, also being a cat person, I "gently" encourage any and all that I know, that being owned by a kitty is the BESTEST THANG in the world! And friend L in Texas just adopted kittens! She's a seasoned cat owner, but didn't have any felines for awhile. She's named the girl and boy litter mates, Scully and Mulder, after the characters in our favorite TV show. How cool is that!
Welcome, Scully and Mulder! We look forward to hearing of your antics for years to come.
Wednesday, October 05, 2016
Kitten Parade!
| Goose, named after a character in the movie, "Top Gun" |
| Bobo, because she was rescued from Beaubien Street in Detroit, Michigan |
| Mango, 'nuf said! |
UPDATE: Oh Noes! Goose went to the emergency vet last night; something about his baby kidneys. Please send purrs to him and his new family; they are very worried.
Thursday, September 01, 2016
Two kittens...
A co-worker found this boy and girl in a field! The vet has looked them over, dewormed, etc, and says they are 10-12 weeks old. They are super affectionate and sweet!
They are housed in a garage, so they have shelter and food. If anyone near Flint, Michigan thinks they can foster or adopt, please let me know in the comments.
The information just arrived in my inbox, so I've made a post for the twosome. Aren't they adorable?
Thank You!
Thursday, November 12, 2015
OMG Kittens!
This photo was sent to me by someone who knows that I love cats! It's a Las Vegas gaming machine.
Will wonders never cease!
Will wonders never cease!
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Thank You
Thanks, all for your recent kind words. Cannot tell you how helpful they were to me. I turned off my computer, my news feeds and Facebook for awhile. Read a good book...two, actually, watched some favorite movies, and generally recharged.
Yesterday, the hubby and I went on a day-long date: attended an art fair in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan, went to eat at our favorite restaurant The Pita Cafe in nearby Oak Park (Majadra dinner and Starter Combo that we both share), and attended the afternoon baseball game in Detroit where the Detroit Tiger's team lost to the Cleveland Indians. But the home team took two of three series games, so yippee!
What's really GREAT about Comerica Park, where the Detroit Tiger's play, is the tigers!
Yesterday, the hubby and I went on a day-long date: attended an art fair in downtown Royal Oak, Michigan, went to eat at our favorite restaurant The Pita Cafe in nearby Oak Park (Majadra dinner and Starter Combo that we both share), and attended the afternoon baseball game in Detroit where the Detroit Tiger's team lost to the Cleveland Indians. But the home team took two of three series games, so yippee!
What's really GREAT about Comerica Park, where the Detroit Tiger's play, is the tigers!
Funny thing: I found a penny while walking the art fair. I picked it up and put it in my pocket. While going through security before the baseball game, there were coins sitting on the table. I scooped those up because I was sure the money belonged to the hubby...and they were just sitting there with no one else around. Turns out, they weren't his. In about the fourth inning of the game, I noticed some money laying under the seats of the guys in front of us. The hubby fished the bills out, and we offered them to the two men, who refused because they checked their pockets and swore the money did not belong to them. There was no one else around! So, I FOUND a total of $11.28 yesterday. How cool is that! Proof that my recent frowns needed to be turned into smiles...the universe paid me back!
Then, today, I spent a couple hours with Paws For The Cause, playing with Sophie and Shelby, Reggie, Lulu and Marco...and five kittens; four orange, one tortoiseshell. And right now, Chuck is howling at me to stop whatever it is I'm doing, and pay 100% of my attention on him.
And he's right! What can possibly be more important than to adore a cat?
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