Thursday, August 31, 2006

Angel Moxie » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Angel Moxie
32241299@N00adptus · « A young calico best suited for a house with no children. Use caution, she tends to nip and scratch without warning. Loves to be held and to play!
She can be found at Animal Rescue and Adoption Society in Denver, Colorado
arascolorado.tripod.com
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Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Adoptable Cat "Misty" » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Adoptable Cat "Misty"
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=6658006

"I am approx 1 year old and was found in a box with my tiny kittens near the freeway in Greenacres. I am a quiet young lady with a quiet voice who had a rough start in life. However, I can be very expressive when I need to communicate, especially when it is mealtime! I can be very playful and then the next minute very laid back. I am looking for that forever home where I can be appreciated for who I am. If interested please call our adoption center at 509 893-9829 or Carol at 509 456-3784."
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That Cat Won't Flush

Or will he?

That Cat Won't Flush
Wallace O. Chariton



Meet Gizmo, the toilet-flushing-obsessed cat.

What if your cat wouldn't stop flushing the toilet?

Exhibit A for your learning pleasure.



My favorite part is about half-way through when the woman says "I think we have a problem."

However, if this cat lived in a house with kids and/or teenagers, it might actually save them getting yelled at three or four times a day... "how many times do I have to tell you to flush the damn toilet!"

Etc.

And blessings. And thanks.

Day Two » We Are the Cat: Life Through the Eyes of the Royal Feline

It's day two of the cat book. So I'll put out a post here on the cat site. Because why wouldn't I?

Blessings.

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Cats in the Hood

Cats in the Hood
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « Feral cats from around the way.


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22285503@N00One more picture of two more cats.

If you don't know what "feral" means, I suggest you look it up, because you never know when you're going to need such a fancy word: feral.

Hoodie

Hoodie
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « Feral cats from around the way.


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Hood Cat

Hood Cat
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « Feral cats from around the way.


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22285503@N00Some neighborhood "feral" cats, though not particularly friendly, were quite fearless (of me, at least). Perhaps I had the "I'm not out to hurt you" look about me. At least I hope I did.

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Cats Eating Grass

Looking for a cat that doesn't eat the grass?

Well, you could get one from Plow and Hearth.
Garden Cats - Garden Accent from Plow & Hearth
Or you could keep your cat inside.

Or you could simply not worry about it. I mean, how much could your cat possibly eat?

Of course, the chances of them urping it up at the bottom of the stairs are very high, but it may simply not matter to you.

It doesn't matter to me. But I'm curious, what do you say to your kitty when she/he eats grass? Come on, I know you talk to your cats.

I say, "what on earth are you eating that for?" She usually doesn't even look in my direction.

This is very often her response. For many many things.

Sigh.

Snowdrop 7-ish yrs » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Snowdrop 7-ish yrs
32241299@N00adptus · « She's a little shy and has beautiful blue eyes. » · , , , , ,

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Saturday, August 26, 2006

Smidgen » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Smidgen
32241299@N00adptus · « Smidgen is a short hair black and white 1-1 1/2 year old neutered male who transferred to ARAS from another shelter where a kind vet decided to treat his terribly burned feet and legs instead of putting him to sleep immediately. His fur has grown back over the burned areas, and save for a couple of deformed claws, he's back to normal. He loves to be petted and held, and spends most of his time sleeping in one of the condos. » · , , , , ,

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Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Hola Gato

Hola Gato
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « I see you in there.

Easier to see, by the way, like this: 'Hola Gato' On Black



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Monday, August 21, 2006

Romea » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

22285503@N00Love. Sleep. Sleep. Us. Cat. Love. Sleep. Stretch.

Friday, August 18, 2006

Rafa - Para adopção » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Rafa - Para adopção
43973904@N00selenis · « O Rafa é um velhote que vivia na rua, alimentado por alguém que se compadecia da sua sina. Foi recolhido e submetido a observação médica.

Foi diagnosticado com FIV. Para já, o vírus parece estar inactivo. Este velhote tem menos um dente, tem uma orelha rasgada e a língua sempre de fora. Mas também sabe ainda brincar, trepar, comer sozinho, limpar-se sem ajuda e fazer as necessidades no sítio certo.


No fundo, o Rafa precisa de uma casa onde seja bem recebido, de braços abertos, em que não haja outros amigos de quatro patas de quem tenha medo, onde o deixem gozar a tranquilidade e a serenidade de um lar nos últimos anos da sua vida.


Porque oferecer um canto ao Rafa?
Porque não devem ser nem a idade, nem a cor, nem a doença factores que o impeçam.
Porque ser FIV+ não o impede de ser feliz ainda, nem impede outros de serem felizes, se as condições adequadas forem providenciadas.
Porque apesar da sua fragilidade, o Rafa consegue retribuir a confiança com um ronronar, uma marradinha, um «amassar» que nos emocionam.

Porque tem direito a viver até que a sua dor e o seu sofrimento o vençam.

A curto prazo, o Rafa precisa urgentemente de alguém que possa recebê-lo naquelas condições, ainda que temporariamente, pois onde está não pode ficar mais tempo.

Se quer ajudar o Rafa e dar-lhe aquilo de que ele precisa, contacte:
917908826
leolab@netvisao.pt
O Rafa está em Coimbra, mas pode arranjar-se boleia para outros sítios.
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O Charlie what have u done?!! » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

O Charlie what have u done?!!
67445810@N00VanesKa tHOmz · « While I'm busy planning for my new home, Charlie's decided to do some Home Improvement of his own.

Apparently, his favorite place underneath the sofa doesn't do it for him anymore. Now he's torn up the bottom fabric to make himself a shabby little hammock Inside the sofa.

Dun even get me started on the cat hair .... the felt fabric has officially become fur :-|
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22285503@N00We are going nowhere. This place is ours forever.

Ha!

Lua and Ling » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Lua and Ling
43746012@N00_Xti_ · « Lua and Ling like to sleep in the same box... » · , , , , ,

22285503@N00We are not stuck this way.

We are not.

We can get out at any time.

Any time we like.

But we like it this way.

Yes. We do.

Lua and Ling » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Lua and Ling
43746012@N00_Xti_ · « Lua and Ling like to sleep in the same box... » · , , , , ,

22285503@N00We are not stuck this way.

We are not.

We can get out at any time.

Any time we like.

But we like it this way.

Yes. We do.

Thursday, August 17, 2006

Catbox » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Catbox
37996600126@N01SuziJane · « This box was on the floor maybe 30 seconds before Data claimed it. She was 6 months old here.

[I just found some old folders of photos I'd pulled off the Fuji last October and forgotten about!]
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22285503@N00A perfect. Now. Where is the comforter and the pillow full of catnip?

Tivoli - Adopção Urgente » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Tivoli - Adopção Urgente
43973904@N00selenis · « Olá!!!!

O meu nome é Tivoli (sim, sou um gato 5 estrelas, mas não é por isso que me chamam assim) “apareci” junto deste hotel em Sintra, mas como a minha linguagem é diferente da dos humanos, não consigo dizer qual foi o meu passado, mas possivelmente foi feliz…

Sim, possivelmente…

Possivelmente pertencia a alguém idoso que “partiu” e a família achou que eu não era um “bem de valor”.
Possivelmente fui abandonado porque estava doente, muito doente.
Possivelmente fugi e perdi-me, depois adoeci e não consegui voltar.

Possivelmente teria morrido se alguém muito bondoso não tivesse reparado em mim.
Possivelmente tu que estás a ler esta mensagem és aquele de quem estou á espera.

Turras, ronrons, patinhas e fidelidade total
Tivoli de Cintra”

(O Tivoli foi resgatado no dia 30 de Junho de 2006 e estava a horas de partir para “aquele lugar de onde não se volta”, foi um trabalho de equipa que envolveu muitas pessoas que acreditaram que era possível salvá-lo.
Houve uma de nós que o viu e passadas 72 horas reparou que ele continuava exactamente no mesmo sitio ao sol em pleno calor e deu o alerta e mais duas de nós foram resgatá-lo, o seu estado era de tal maneira grave que os parasitas já estavam todos em cima dele á espera da sua morte… não tinha força para miar e cambaleava ao andar. Foi para o veterinário onde lutou pela vida sabendo que valia a pena porque tinha um enorme grupo a torcer por ele… Ficou internado numa clínica onde arranjou amigos e amigas entre pessoas e animais porque ele é um doce.

È FIV mas está controlado e já fez destartarização aos dentes, está esterilizado, desparasitado interna e externamente e prontíssimo para a sua nova vida… Neste momento está só á espera de uma família e…

UMA FAMÍLIA 5 ESTRELAS QUE ADOPTE O TIVOLI)

E a ÚNICA COISA QUE QUEREMOS EM TROCA É QUE O AMEM.
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006

shhh.......gary » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

22285503@N00Do not come one step closer. We were here first. And we are not moving. An inch.

No.

chew toy » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

chew toy
56287377@N00Haiku Garry · « now you can see why i had to duct tape my laundry basket handle. i don't know what it is about this thing but he LOVES to chomp on it = ) » · , , , , ,

22285503@N00We wonder why the flavor has changed, but it has. Nevertheless, we will chew it. Because it is ours.

Friday, August 11, 2006

Scuddles » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Scuddles 1_2627
32241299@N00adptus · « Scuddles is a young adult siamese mix spayed female. She's a little shy and avoids contact with the other cats.
www.arascolorado.tripod.com
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Thursday, August 10, 2006

It's Frankie's Turn! 4 » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

It's Frankie's Turn!  4
63892905@N00Feral Indeed! · « There's a suspicious black paw under the basket now!
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22285503@N00We remember something about this mysterious basket. What it is, we are not sure... except.. aha! It's alive!

trapped » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

22285503@N00Trapped? No. Why, we'll be out of this in... well... we could just, if... well... okay, why does this stick keep following us? If it weren't for this stick... and this thread... and you and your silly camera, well... just a moment and... okay, a little help?

white » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

white
75966129@N00bebeting · « i hope everyone has a ribbon to love. » · , , , , ,

22285503@N00You may notice that we are protecting this ribbon, and should you come closer than the distance you are already to us, we will have to shred you to... well... to ribbons.

Her Eyes Will Kill You

Her Eyes Will Kill You
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « If she were my cat, her name would not be "Fluffy."


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22285503@N00We are unaware of giving you permission to come onto our lawn, or near our house. We do not permint papparazzi near this neighborhood. However, if you would like to pet us, we are willing to lie still for approximately 1.5 seconds. Will that do? --Fluffy

Her Eyes Will Kill You

Her Eyes Will Kill You
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « If she were my cat, her name would not be "Fluffy."


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22285503@N00We are unaware of giving you permission to come onto our lawn, or near our house. We do not permint papparazzi near this neighborhood. However, if you would like to pet us, we are willing to lie still for approximately 1.5 seconds. Will that do? --Fluffy

Kaylan » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Kaylan 1_0489
32241299@N00adptus · « Kaylan is an adult short haired Bengal or Siamese mix spayed female with FeLV. She enjoys lazy days lounging in boxes with occasional windsprints between naps, bopping people and cats on top of the head as they walk under her perch, and ear rubs. » · , , , , ,

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Kaylan » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Kaylan 1_0489
32241299@N00adptus · « Kaylan is an adult short haired Bengal or Siamese mix spayed female with FeLV. She enjoys lazy days lounging in boxes with occasional windsprints between naps, bopping people and cats on top of the head as they walk under her perch, and ear rubs. » · , , , , ,

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Powder » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Powder 1_2602
32241299@N00adptus · « Powder is a very round 15 year old short haired white spayed female with odd eyes. She's a bit shy and prefers to stay next to the washer and dryer away from all the coming and going. She loves to be petted and groomed gently, and perks up when she sees someone she knows. » · , , , , ,

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Local Cat

22285503@N00We are not fooled by your friendly appearance. We know at first blush many of your kind seem friendly and willing to help. But then you wish to bring us inside. To do your bidding. To sit on your lap.

It will not happen.

It will not.

Tuesday, August 08, 2006

JackRelaxing81 » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

 JackRelaxing81
53865787@N00PhotoSchmuck · « Here's Jack. Kickin' back ;o)
BTW: He's also up for adoption...
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Monday, August 07, 2006

07 Aug 06 Thompson (cat)loafing it!!!! » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

22285503@N00Shh. Don't bother us. We're hatching an egg.

mother. » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

22285503@N00We see you there. Out there. Over there. There. We.

Saturday, August 05, 2006

Topanga in tree » from the You Are a Dog photo pool

Topanga in tree
32241299@N00adptus · « Topanga is about 1 1/2 years old. Although sweet natured, she does not like to be close to other cats or to be held. She would be a great cat to have if you want one for decoration- a dark brown classic tabby pattern. » · , , , , ,

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Friday, August 04, 2006

We Are the Cat » Pre-release Copies I

We Are the Cat » Pre-release Copies I
22285503@N00Terry Bain · « The actual book arrived today, so it would be highly unlikely that you could do anything to ruin my mood, even if I woke up quite cranky this morning. Which I did.



Terry Bain » Bain Books Blog » Amazon Connect author blog
We Are the Cat » book (Harmony/Random House, Aug. 29, 2006) | blog
You Are a Dog » book | blog

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22285503@N00Here's the new book. Release date is August 29. But I had one overnighted to me to arrive today. And that's just plain ducky, I say.

A smart cat napping on my photo chair » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

A smart cat napping on my photo chair
48604395@N00RosePhotosEtc · « He found this warm spot, quickly took over the chair I was going to use for photography.
So, here's the photo of the day :)
Happy Furry Friday!!
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22285503@N00We are masters of sleep. We are masters of sun. When we wake, we are expecting an open can of tuna. Is this too much to ask for masters of sleep and sun? We think it is not.

Furzilla! » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Furzilla!
20718192@N00babykailan · « Terrorizing your neighbours soon! » · , , , , ,

22285503@N00Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!

Lost and hungry » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Lost and hungry
26042000@N00miss pupik · « He looks terrible, but the neighbours told me that they give him food all the time, so i guess he will be fine. » · , , , , ,

22285503@N00I am worried about this little guy. I hope he's healthy.

Chat de table - Table cat » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Chat de table - Table cat
76082280@N00Larazoni · « Nacelle

Happy Furry Friday !
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22285503@N00It is easy for you to make fun, but we are of the opinion that without proper rest, both humans and cats are utterly crazy. So we will rest.

MY mouse ! » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

MY mouse !
56287377@N00Haiku Garry · « just try and grab it, i DARE you. » · , , , , ,

22285503@N00We will protect this mouse... even if it is one of the non-moving sorts of mice... it is ours and you shall not have it.

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Wish me Good Luck! » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

Wish me Good Luck!
73567305@N00fofurasfelinas · « There is a lady in my city who is interested in me...
She already have one cat!
Please wish me good luck!

Thank you
Baby Balckinha
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22285503@N00Good luck indeed.

Posts

My posts are getting through properly.

Sigh. I don't know why this always happens. Except to say that blogger is buggy. And buggy is blogger.

Sigh again. And meow.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Dredel 3 weeks and counting » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

Dredel 3 weeks and counting
32241299@N00adptus · « A very cute chubby black and white short-haired boy! » · , , , , ,

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The kitten and the mouse (pad) » from the Adoptable Pets photo pool

The kitten and the mouse (pad)
68544589@N00lostincayman · « This is 'July' - cuz I found them on the month of July. She is 'blacky's' sister. My laptop was on the carpet and she jump right on to it and stayed on for a whole 2 mins.

I think she wanted my attention cuz she was hungry.

Starting tomorrow, 'July' can be found at the Cayman Islands Humane Society Shelter
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I am going to get you! » from the We Are the Cat photo pool

I am going to get you!
57185509@N00srgurr · « This is Smith. He was wanting attention so he decided to lay in front of my computer screen and had a big stretch.

For his troubles he got another round of photos - much to his disgust.

I was attempting my first real macro photography but could not focus closer than this without a new lens :(
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22285503@N00We are not here for the pleasure of your taking photographs of us... but so long as we have actually interrupted any other work you may be trying to accomplish, we have done what we set out to do regardless.