The Mega Pawsitive Fundraiser

[segelkatt]

Mushrooms are fungi and fungi are everywhere, pull it up and put it in the trash. You are probably keeping your cat grass, which is probably sprouted oat seeds, too wet. When it has all died go to a health food store and pick up a very small handfull of oat seeds and plant those. It's a lot cheaper than "cat grass". Plant several pots at 2-week intervals and you will always have "cat grass".

 

[ileen]

It's called wheat grass, do you think that comes from oat seeds? It was getting time to plant again so I just tossed out this grass & bought a fresh one already grown from the pet store. I will try growing my own again via health food store next. Thanks.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

There ARE so many great posts in here. It's getting hard to catch up. I am having a very PAWSITIVE time cause today is my birthday! We went to yet another thrift store, (yes, I'm nuts,) and are now going home to make a special surprise dinner! Everything was 1/2 off at this thrift store, too (what a coincidence...) so I got this:
View attachment 222175 I think Sir Meows-a-Lot was probably a special advisor to Queen Elizabeth. His serious countenance was especially helpful when all those artsy Bard-types were too flighty to be of any assistance in dire matters of state. He was the Cromwell to her Henry, and his enduring loyalty was cherished by the royals for generations.

tinydestroyer - A cute story, but rubbish - pure rubbish. I know this look. I've seen this look a dozen times a day for most of my Life. Sir Meowʃalot's ʃtink-eye giveth away the whole caption.

"Hast thou then no treatʃ for me? A pox upon thy houʃe, I say! May the mouʃies overruneth thy barleycellar, and e'en bited thy ʃandwiches, ere Sir Meowʃalot should'st cometh to thine aid!"



There do'ʃt be no drouthy mouʃies here. The kitties are exhausted from playtime, and the cool night has drawn them like moths to the fireplaces. There are surely worse things than having eleven cats.


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[tinydestroyer]

tinydestroyer -
"Hast thou then no treatʃ for me? A pox upon thy houʃe, I say! May the mouʃies overruneth thy barleycellar, and e'en bited thy ʃandwiches, ere Sir Meowʃalot should'st cometh to thine aid!"



There do'ʃt be no drouthy mouʃies here. The kitties are exhausted from playtime, and the cool night has drawn them like moths to the fireplaces. There are surely worse things than having eleven cats.


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I suppose I needed a True Scholar to set me straight. (In stink-eye cats, of course, not Early Modern English.) Thanks for discerning the true provenance of this piece.

 

[jcat]

tinydestroyer Happy Birthday!

We're not supposed to get sunny weather today, so we'll have to "make do" with temperatures up to 16°C (61°F).

 

[segelkatt]

It's called wheat grass, do you think that comes from oat seeds? It was getting time to plant again so I just tossed out this grass & bought a fresh one already grown from the pet store. I will try growing my own again via health food store next. Thanks.

Oats or wheat, makes no difference as far as the cats are concerned.

 

[Norachan]

Here's my positive for the day:

I may have mentioned before that I have a sister who lives in New York and volunteers at a shelter. Last week she went with a few other shelter workers to pull some cats and dogs out of a Kill Shelter and get them into foster homes.

One of the cats there was an older female called Geisha. As I'm in Japan and as that day also happened to be my birthday my sister took it as a sign that Geisha should be one of the lucky pets they took with them.

When they filled out the paper work to take her the shelter told them that she was scheduled to be PTS that very day! They literally saved her at the 11th hour.

Here she is at the shelter.

And here she is at her new foster home.

She's an older girl, about 14 years old, and a little chubby. She's very healthy though, so she's hoping to go to her forever home soon.

Having a cat saved in my honour is just about the best birthday present I've ever had.

 

[AbbysMom]

It's been a little bit and I've seen a few posts that are off a bit from the rules, so it's time for a reminder -

The rules -
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My positive is that the sun is shining again.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

Having a cat saved in my honour is just about the best birthday present I've ever had.

Norachan - I have to agree - you couldn't ask for a better nor more fitting gift than that. She really is a beautiful girl and I know she'll adore your other cats.

It's been a little bit and I've seen a few posts that are off a bit from the rules, so it's time for a reminder... ...no gibberish allowed.

AbbysMom - Well I never! I guess we all know who that rule is pointed at, don't we?

Purrfectly pawsitive, snorgling kittehs,
Likewise singing some snorgling ditties;
Once the snorgling songs are sung,
Belt out a chorus of ♪♫♬ "Little Pink Tongue!" ♪♫♬

A purrfectly pawsitive day here, with the sunlight almost dazzling, and not even an hint of wind. A purrfect day for a hike on one of the nearby trails - probably Keg Creek, since the trail should be dry:


@Shane Kent - You'd like this little trail, winding through old growth forest. In high Summer, the creek is so narrow and the canopy so dense that the entire length of the trail is in full shade.
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[raysmyheart]

A paw-sitive thing for me today is watching my Speedy, sound asleep in a quilt so soon after breakfast, so warm and protected, all fed and I am very thankful she made her home with me almost five years ago, I think it is.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Here's my positive for the day:

I may have mentioned before that I have a sister who lives in New York and volunteers at a shelter. Last week she went with a few other shelter workers to pull some cats and dogs out of a Kill Shelter and get them into foster homes.

One of the cats there was an older female called Geisha. As I'm in Japan and as that day also happened to be my birthday my sister took it as a sign that Geisha should be one of the lucky pets they took with them.

When they filled out the paper work to take her the shelter told them that she was scheduled to be PTS that very day! They literally saved her at the 11th hour.

Here she is at the shelter.

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And here she is at her new foster home.View attachment 222247

She's an older girl, about 14 years old, and a little chubby. She's very healthy though, so she's hoping to go to her forever home soon.

Having a cat saved in my honour is just about the best birthday present I've ever had.

Norachan ! I crosspost for the cats of the NYACC daily and imagine my surprise seeing GREYSHA in your post -- I am SO GLAD to read she is safe and praying her loving permanent home is ready for her very soon! What a PAWSitive post -- many thanks! to your sister and to you!

 

[raysmyheart]

Such a wonderful thing for me to discover is that many of the movies I have longed to see again, for so long, are available online. It is truly nice to have a chance to have the time to view one today. I have chosen Rebecca, 1940 with Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine. I am in love with the styles in the movie and the story had an element of suspense from the very beginning. What is wonderful also, is that Speedy "viewed" the show with me, on the couch, staying close to me the entire time!

Happy and Warm Belated Birthday Wishes tinydestroyer !

All The Best Wishes For A Wonderful Year Ahead, Norachan !

 

[tarasgirl06]

Yes, Happy Birthday, tinydestroyer -- hope it is joyous for you!
R raysmyheart -- I have a friend who says that's one of her favorite films.

 

[tinydestroyer]

Happy belated birthday to you, Norachan
Rescuing a cat in your honor is the absolute best!
Also, thank you all so much for the birthday wishes! tarasgirl06 R raysmyheart that is also one of my all-time favorite movies. One of the few where the film contends with the book!

Today it's back to the trenches, but the weather is beautiful, and with Daylight Savings, I hopefully won't have to leave work in the dark today. Hoping everyone's weekend is going splendidly!

 

[Lari]

Happy birthday tinydestroyer and Norachan .

Had my monthly yoga & beer (or rather, cider for me) and I'm now making a cup of tea and am prepared to look through all the monopoly tickets I got from today's Jewel run and the ones the bf got for me when he went. Maybe my winner will be in this batch.

 

[raysmyheart]

Lari , I hope you win!

I have chosen another movie to watch, it is Life With Father, 1947 with William Powell and Irene Dunn. It is a good opportunity as it is not too often I have the time to view movies, but I do today which is very pawsitive. I have a love for older movies and this one is a treasure and feels good to 'get away' with a movie.

 

[Norachan]

Norachan - I have to agree - you couldn't ask for a better nor more fitting gift than that. She really is a beautiful girl and I know she'll adore your other cats.

Ah, if only! I have four tortie girls at home already, that's as much tortitude as you can have in one place without causing the planet to spontaneously combust.

Norachan ! I crosspost for the cats of the NYACC daily and imagine my surprise seeing GREYSHA in your post -- I am SO GLAD to read she is safe and praying her loving permanent home is ready for her very soon! What a PAWSitive post -- many thanks! to your sister and to you!

Oh, you know of her? That's great. Well, I'll keep you updated and let you know when she finds her forever home.



Another sunny day here. I may venture out and do some gardening later.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Ah, if only! I have four tortie girls at home already, that's as much tortitude as you can have in one place without causing the planet to spontaneously combust.





Oh, you know of her? That's great. Well, I'll keep you updated and let you know when she finds her forever home.



Another sunny day here. I may venture out and do some gardening later.

*You can't HAVE too much tortitude, @Norachan.*
and TYSM for that! Yeah, they have not updated her status yet on the advocacy site I use.
Happy belated PURRthday, btw, and may the gardening go well!

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

Ah, if only! I have four tortie girls at home already, that's as much tortitude as you can have in one place without causing the planet to spontaneously combust.

Norachan - Yeah... I get it. Back in the days before the Berlin Wall fell I had two Torties and a Calico at the same time. I still remember that nursery rhyme.

"Pease porridge Three Torties hot,
Pease porridge Three Torties cold,
Three Torties in the house
Makes you old."



What's better than a fine almost-Spring day hiking a trail? A fine almost-Spring day ending with your veterinarian dropping in with a (double sausage and double pepperoni) pizza and a six pack of Harp. If I'd had a monkey's paw, I could have held the Snowshoe upside down, and watched gold coins shoot out of her mouth!


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[margd]

Wow! So many Pawsitive posts today! Norachan and tinydestroyer Happy Birthday to both of you! May this next year be the best ever for you both!

Norachan and tarasgirl06 What a sweet story about Geisha. She is such a beautiful girl, too! This is the best kind of news. A kitty's precious life saved!

1CatOverTheLine Your ditties always put a smile on my face!

R raysmyheart - it sounds like you and Speedy have had a good day with the Old Classics!

I could go on and on but I actually had some Pawsitive news myself.

SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE IN MARYLAND!

The humble dandelion! ​