Most of these posts have some connection to two rascals: Andy and Dougy, the Persian cat brothers I’ve had since late summer of 2011. They make me laugh, and, on occasion, say naughty words in a loud voice. They are, however, the joy of my retirement! Earlier ones about Louie the ginger cat lead me to refocusing on my pet cats once I became a two-cat person. I got the brothers shortly after Louie died in August 2011. They were born July 1, 2011, so I had to wait a little after Louie died before they were available. They were rascally kittens, but played well together. One is named after the patron saint of Scotland, St. Andrew the apostle. I wanted to honor my family’s strong Scottish roots by giving him a name connected to Scotland. When I got his brother a short time later, I wanted to give him a Scottish name, too. Friends suggest some horrific ones” Angus, Archibald…and those are just the “A” names! Then I had an epiphany: My name is as Scottish as it gets: Douglas. In a fit of mirth, I decided to name the second kitty “Dougy”! Why not? He isn’t a junior, though. He and I have different middle names.
Well, it is Caturday. Shame on you for suggesting I am losing it!
Anyway, Caturday is a day of indolence here, more so than normal. (Which is to say, we are pretty indolent on Caturdays!)
Here’s Andy being indolent.
Like the two Dougs, Andy gets indolence right!
I always liked this photo of Andy because under most lighting he appears to be a black kitty. In certain light, though, his Birman father’s markings show in Andy’s (and Dougy’s) pelage. Cool!
It’s a good thing I keep my kitties inside at all times because I thought today was Hallowe’en. I missed it by a day month! So…here’s a bonus blog to make up for my mistake.
Dougy has lots of options.
“Tub or box or other box or…um…well, that other other box…!”
An abundance of choices for this spoiled American kitty!
Deep in thought: Which will it be? Tub, box, other box, or other other box?
Dougy decides to “tub it”!
“That box sure looks good from here!”
Dougy enters a new decision-making phase…..
Back in the box for Dougy!
Dougy’s exhausted from all these decisions!
Poor kitty!!
Time for Dougy’s morning nap!
Summer yields overnight to the next season…
…a message for the Cat Brothers, from their veterinarian!
Andy gets into the spirit of the season!
Best of all, my kitties will be safe inside on this holiday. That’s the best place for all kitties, especially black cats on Hallowe’en.
I found fakeposters.com some time ago. It allows anyone with digital image files to make “posters”.
Over the years, I’ve made a few, some of which you’ve probably seen if you’ve followed my blog for very long, and others you may never have seen. I hope you enjoy them!
You’ve seen this photo of Dougy. It’s my all time favorite of him!
This is a baby picture of Andy so he looks young and fresh to the electorate!
I have no shame: I recycled this image I earlier characterized as a “FAIL”…. This is Andy again.
Dougy never is innocent. Believe me!
Could Andy be cuter than in this recent photo?
This photo of the late Louie the ginger cat was turned into an actual poster, a copy of which you can see hanging on the wall in many of my photos of Andy and Dougy.
What photos are smoldering in your files that would make a good “fakeposter”?
Curiosity and cats: You know how it is! Andy is true to the kitty creed: “If it’s there, it must be for kitty cats.”
Andy’s on my desk, snooping!
Ooops! He spots me spotting him…!
“No, I’m not snooping. You just think I am….”
Andy isn’t too convincing, eh?!
Caught in the act, Andy prepares to make a fast exit!
This is what I tell Andy when I catch him snooping:
Snoopy is a dog.
Andy is snoopy.
Therefore Andy is a a dog.
Hee! Hee! That gets him going!
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I seem to feature one kitty over another for a few days, then bury you in photos of the other one for a few more.
Well, it’s Andy’s turn now! He’s been very patient but now wants you to know he’s been busy, too!
On the look out for Dougy…!
Don’t want interruptions now!
Seems to be safe!
Andy has important kitty business to take care of just now!
“Stretch!”
Andy does his morning exercises. He’s lookin’ good!
“Exercises done. It must be time for a little snack. But a good scritching would be wonderful just now, too!”
Of course Andy came over to my computer desk for that good scritching! Then he had himself a lovely kitty snack before he strolled off to take his morning nap.
It’s been a busy day for our dear Andrew!
One last photo completes yesterday’s paparazzo encounter. Dougy, finally, had relief from all the flashes!
“Woo hoo!”
Dougy is glad it’s over!
Oh, oh, oh!! Caturday is supposed to be a day of fun and little doin’! So what did poor Dougy have to put up with first thing this morning? Yep! A paparazzo attack of the most thorough and intrusive sort!
Caught by the paparazzo!
Dougy feels trapped once again!
“No flash! No flash!”
Dougy tries to escape…!
Caturday isn’t meant to start out this way!
“Maybe I can hide on the recliner…”
Dougy tries to disappear from the naughty photographer!
“Poopy tail feathers! I’m stalked even here!”
Dougy feels stressed out.
“Must escape to my happy place…!”
Dougy’s happy place is in the lion’s den. No relief from the flash here.
“Must escape! Must escape!”
His new box…! Not safe here, either.
The paparazzo, finally satiated, takes one last photo of his victim.
Dougy finally gets to enjoy a little peace and quiet on Caturday!
One of my favorite kitty video makers put out an excellent video on photographing dark pets.
If you have one or two (like I do!), you will recognize the problems he identifies, and feel inspiration to try to take those photos of the little darlings that seem impossible.
Or, you can continue to take photos like this one I recently posted of the boys:
Black cats are hard to photograph!
Sho Ko (Shorty and Kodi) channel on YouTube is fun, nicely done, and worth your time if you like kitties.Take a look if you aren’t familiar with this delightful channel!
Andy isn’t easily impressed. While Dougy always wants to play — especially with a new toy! — Andy’s reserved personality means you have to work at getting him to play.
Yesterday, I attached a new “lure” to the boys’ favorite Neko wand toy. It impressed Andy, and, as you can see in this photo, excited his interest. It didn’t take a moment to get him to play. Success!