Cat Lovers
Dreaming of Africa as a child, and remembering the TV show “Daktari”
As you know I have a love for the outdoors, especially for birds. And I love cats. Back in the 1960s I had a favorite TV show that had me dreaming of living in Africa taking care of wild animals, especially the big cats. I idolized the lead female character, wishing I could live as […]
Farewell to Ripley’s Kittens – a video by Cherry Martini
For the many thousands of you who have followed the lives and antics of this mother tuxedo cat and her five kittens online, you know that today is bittersweet. As one chat member dubbed it, it’s “Graduation Day.” Ripley and her kittens will be adopted out to their forever (aka “furever”) homes bringing joy into […]
A day of many goodbyes
Today marks a day of many goodbyes. One is a goodbye and good luck to new friends that I met just a few short weeks ago. Six furry friends who gathered around them a community of thousands, wishing them well. Cared for by a man and his son, who bring laughter, comfort and meaning to […]
What’s it like to foster kittens? Here’s an interview foster dad John from The Critter Room (reblog)
I admit it, I am totally hooked on watching live kitty cams. It is tremendous, harmless fun. Often the comments from fellow chatters is more entertaining than even the kittens. It all started rather innocently with a text message from my son whose girlfriend alerted him to Noodles and her seven kittens. A beautiful and […]
“Peter” Parker, Spider Cat! (from the adventures of Ripley’s Kittens)
“I gotta get outta here!” The black, grey and brown four week old tabby surveyed every rung of the white cage, eyeing the top tier with eager anticipation. “Mama goes up there all the time! I wanna see!” “Cheeerupp!” Mama Ripley flopped down on her side. It was time for a visit the milk bar. […]
A woman, a cat, and a global family (Ripley’s Kittens from The Critter Room)
For the last week or so, I have been glued to the latest foster family cared for by a generous man named John and Purrfect Pals in Arlington, WA. I became addicted to kitten cams after Noodles and her seven kittens (see previous post). I have since watched the Scientist Kittens and the Spice Kittens, […]
Pictures, kitties and toys to fuel the imagination
What happens when technology leaves you with an unexpected gift? You grab it and go! This morning my two cats, Jenny and Rameses, started playing with toys that my mother-in-law had put in our Christmas stocking for them. Tootsie’s toys never fail to please! I watched as they inspected the toys, taking pictures with my […]
Cat Heaven
Cat lovers, this is for you! My son alerted me to this website: 50 Amazing Photos from Cat Heaven. Here’s the story behind the photos, taken from the site: “Photographer Fubirai has spent the last five years documenting the lives of the semi-wild cats that roam the island in Fukuoka, Japan. The cats are fed […]
Happy Halloween!
Arlo and Murphy wish you a Happy Halloween! These beauties belong to Patricia Sullivan. Arlo decided to be a clown just as the picture was taken. Click to Tweet & Share: Kitty tricks and treats! Arlo and Murphy wish you a Happy Halloween http://wp.me/p2D9hg-9x Would you like to learn along with Susan how to live […]
Yet another reason to love cats
Like I need any more? Today on my lunchtime walk, I met the most lovely little female ginger. Talkative and sweet, we spent time together on the grass communing. She moved constantly but I did manage to get a couple of pictures to share. I needed that communing; the world is in turmoil right now […]
