Neither Andy nor Dougy gets goofy on ‘nip. Dougy shows no reaction to it and Andy just mellows out.
Andy found the ‘nip and had a wee sniff and taste of it…
The good time begins…
“Good sxxx, man…!”
Andy approves of this batch of ‘nip.
RIP, kitten..
Fuji the kitten had a short existence, yet many of us following his and his litter mates’ story fell head over heels in love with this little guy. Now we are in tears.
Anyone who’s lost a pet can understand how devastating it can be. In a short time, we become emotionally invested in their lives. This sad news Tuesday reminds me just how fragile kittens can be. It reminds me of how sick Andy and Dougy were when I first got them and how even now I can’t hug them enough, I am so grateful they survived.
Sweet little Fuji. RIP little guy. We barely got to know you through Doug and Sharon’s postings but I will miss following your story. You had a good and happy life while here and now you join Panther in our memories.
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Every garden needs a cat. The lucky gardens have a kitten, too.
Andy’s one sexy kitten! Too bad he is fixed and is an inside cat or there’d be lots of little black fuzzballs running around the neighborhood.
Hubba hubba, pussycat!
Dougy and I had a good time going. He’d rub against my legs. I’d scritch his ears and pet him head to tail. Then I’d pick him up and hold him on his back till he wiggled. I’d put him back on the floor and the process began again.
Let’s face it, it was more like Caturday than Monday. Dougy was purring. I was enjoying the quality time with my kitty. Dougy didn’t want it to end and I was pretty content, too!
Andy watched from the cat tree just outside the door, his ears perked up and his horns showing. He wanted to join in but couldn’t make the first step. So I did: Scritch-scritch! I gave Andy’s soft kitty ears a good scritching and he was happy to join Dougy and me in out little love fest!
Andy, all scritched and ready to enjoy the rest of the day.
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National Black Cat Appreciation Day is today, incidentally. My black kitties and I want to remind you black cats make great companions, so consider getting one from your shelter if you are thinking about getting a cat.
Dougy and I were playing wand toy games in the cat cave. He was very happy indeed, pouncing on the wand toy lure when it passed the porthole on the side of the box and diving into the cave to chase the toy.
Then Andy — yes, the “nice” kitty! — came over and took over the cave. Dougy tried to get it back, batting at Andy’s arm when it popped out of the porthole, but Andy prevailed.
Andy took charge. Dougy tried to dislodge this interloper from his cat cave but Andy’s will was stronger than his.
Andy may be petite compared with his brother but he is a toughie!
Dougy is hard to photograph. As soon as he sees the camera, he always runs off!
“Dang it, Dougy! Let me take just one nice photo of you!”
Dougy says “No!”
“Good strategy, Dougy! But I don’t care if the world finds out I didn’t make my bed today. I got you in a photo, and that’s what matters. Nyah!”
I didn’t say it was a good photo of Dougy….! But I finally caught him on camera. Kind of.
Anyone with cats knows you are under constant surveillance. Today, I caught Andy in the act!
“I see you, Andy!”
“No you don’t!” Andy insists….
“Peekaboo!”
Now, where did that kitty go? > wink-wink <
Andy found a new plaything yesterday when he checked the wastepaper basket by my computer: an empty copier paper package. Yes, he tried to climb inside, and managed to get half of himself in before he found another use for it.
When I saw Andy chewing the packaging, I took it away from him of course. He was not amused.
Andy makes his case: MINE! Get out!
A couple posts back, a photo of Dougy showed the cover of a book featuring Shorty and Kodi with their human. I couldn’t locate a link to attach with the photo or to add to a comment at the time, but have since figured out where I was messing up: they appear in a seriers of videos on Sho Ko channel on You Tube.
While you’re there, you may want to view a few of these videos. They are a hoot!
The book itself is available various places, according to their Facebook page. The links aren’t active, but you can use the information to locate particulars on Amazon.
The book is purported to be the work of Robert Moore, but we all know Shorty and Kodi actually wrote it….!
Andy established the over-turned wastepaper basket as his personal cat cave. Everyone in the house knows that, including Mr. Dougy!
Dougy and Andy came into the kitchen to watch me do dishes.
Dougy took up a spot close to the cat cave.
(He really, really wanted to go in, but Andy was watching from nearby!)
Dougy does a little stretch to get closer to the the cat cave….
…and Andy isn’t paying attention!
Dougy does.
Dougy moves in a little bit closer…
Yes, before it was over, Dougy snuggled in the cat cave and Andy, once again, lost control of something meant to be his exclusive domain. Dougy is a very naughty kitty when he puts his mind to it!
(I tried to get a photo of the miscreant in the cat cave but he is a true member of this family: When he saw a camera pointed his way, he ran for cover!)