The Mega Pawsitive Fundraiser

[tarasgirl06]

@jcat -- So GLAD you got to see "KEDI" -- isn't it the most beautiful film? I agree about spaying/neutering, of course, and I believe cats should have indoor-only, safe, healthy lives, but that doesn't take away from the luminous beauty of the film or the love the cats and people share. I wish everyone could see this very special film.
Shane Kent -- GORGEOUS photos! Thank you for sharing with us!
AmyTheKittyMommy -- who wouldn't LOVE that little fox?! You really have a lot of talent and a real insight into your subjects.
Meanwhile, here I am "praying at the church of Bill Gates" with a tortoiseshell laptop, a tuxedo curled beside us, and a very sweet, affectionate blue/cream guy at large in the house. Soon he will come in to start reminding me that it's been a few hours since breakfast and do I KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS?

 

[AmyTheKittyMommy]

betsygee That sounds like so much fun! Make sure you share your works on here with us. I’ve never tried weaving, but it fascinates me- the sheer amount of possibilities with patterns, colors, textures, etc. I’m sure you’ll do great!

 

[krisrath11]

Katniss has made a poopy mess of the house, but the good news is I think she's all cleaned out finally! Poop is good news with the special bunch

 

[ileen]

It is so cold today, under 20F for the high. I took Luciano to the groomery to get his claws cut, but they wouldn't do it because he didn't have FIV vaccination. He hates his carrier so much, but the pawsitive in the situation was he saw a bunch of birds up close as we walked the seven blocks to and from and he had a trip in the carrier without a traumatic experience in the middle so maybe he'll be better at it in the future.

 

[betsygee]

Five days left of the fundraiser and 135 more posts to 2,000! Keep posting, we can do it!

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[tarasgirl06]

ileen -- have you got cat claw clipping scissors? I do the clipping at home -- less stress and no travelling. Some cats are amenable to this, and others aren't -- but IMHO it's worth a try if you haven't yet. My Tarifa used to be quite scared of getting her claws clipped, so I just let her hone her claws on any of the many scratching posts/pads we have here; but she's become more calm about it and lets me clip her front claws fairly easily now.
Hoping we can get those posts and make 2,000! Yes, WE CAN!

Tarifa "reading the paper"

 

[Alicia88]

It seems silly to refuse to clip his claws over not having a FIV vaccination. Mine haven't had it. They're strictly indoor cats so they don't have any risk of getting it.

 

[PushPurrCatPaws]

The DH and I felt very happy with ourselves yesterday... shopping on Dec. 26th is always great, especially getting things at 75% discount.


Also, it's less stress shopping then and we have lots of fun eating out, and talking.
(DH is a retired chef from long ago, but he shouldn't have to cook at home every day, should he?! )

 

[abyeb]

I’m feeling pawsitive that I’m improving at sculpting. Of course, I have many failed and mediocre projects I’ve made as I’m learning, but the only way to learn is to try! I’ve been practicing by making gifts for family and friends, and the fox figurine I made my friend turned out nicely, I think. It’s the first one I’ve ever painted, and though I did smudge the paint a bit by the tail, she loves it and that’s all that matters.
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That’s beautiful! Great job! Very professional-looking. I’ve never tried sculpting, but I have a lot to do as it is, and besides, I wouldn’t have enough patience anyway.

 

[ileen]

tarasgirl06 I do have nail clippers but haven't yet progressed to being able to do it for Luciano. When he goes to the vet, they can't even do it without anesthesia, so I was very interested to see how the groomery would handle it.

 

[Ardina]

I'm taking care of a friend's cats while she's away for Christmas. One is very friendly, but the other is shy and has never let me pet her (she runs away from everyone, my friend included). Yesterday, I was playing with her using a wand toy, and she came and sat on my feet!

 

[macmadame]

My cats got a heated cat bed for Christmas! Well, technically it's a dog bed. I wanted one that the two cats who like to snuggle together could fit on. So I ordered size large. OMG, this thing is SO BIG. All 3 cats and the dog could fit on it! (TBF, the dog is smaller than the cats.)

This always happens to me when I buy things online. I guestimate the size and then it's way bigger when it comes. LOL

I also got a new cat carrier and one of the cats thinks it's a bed. Maybe that means it will be easier to get her into it when she next goes to the vet!

 

[tarasgirl06]

ileen -- Yes and that's what I'd be very concerned about, personally. Experts say to try to clip one or two claws at a time when the cat is relaxed and lying down, working up gradually, and to give treats when the cat allows clipping of any claws.
Cleaning day here. Gradual, due to my temperamental vacuum, but it's getting done. Enjoying a nice sunny slightly warm but not too warm day, and really exulting in Elvis being "at large" in the house. Today he came into the office while Tarifa and Suha were in here and of course Suha went ballistic and charged off to her safe zone, but it's a work in progress and I celebrate any progress made.

Baby Su the Extra Cautious and Perenially Spitty Feral Kitten-Cat

 

[Felixsmom]

Thank you for having a site like this for cats and cat parents! Posting a pic here of my 10 and a half year old rescue tuxedo kitty, Felix.

ileen -- Yes and that's what I'd be very concerned about, personally. Experts say to try to clip one or two claws at a time when the cat is relaxed and lying down, working up gradually, and to give treats when the cat allows clipping of any claws.
Cleaning day here. Gradual, due to my temperamental vacuum, but it's getting done. Enjoying a nice sunny slightly warm but not too warm day, and really exulting in Elvis being "at large" in the house. Today he came into the office while Tarifa and Suha were in here and of course Suha went ballistic and charged off to her safe zone, but it's a work in progress and I celebrate any progress made. View attachment 211694
Baby Su the Extra Cautious and Perenially Spitty Feral Kitten-Cat

ileen -- Yes and that's what I'd be very concerned about, personally. Experts say to try to clip one or two claws at a time when the cat is relaxed and lying down, working up gradually, and to give treats when the cat allows clipping of any claws.
Cleaning day here. Gradual, due to my temperamental vacuum, but it's getting done. Enjoying a nice sunny slightly warm but not too warm day, and really exulting in Elvis being "at large" in the house. Today he came into the office while Tarifa and Suha were in here and of course Suha went ballistic and charged off to her safe zone, but it's a work in progress and I celebrate any progress made. View attachment 211694
Baby Su the Extra Cautious and Perenially Spitty Feral Kitten-Cat

Ohhhh your kitty looks so much like my Felix!

 

[tarasgirl06]

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Ohhhh your kitty looks so much like my Felix!

Your Felix is so handsome! *I like the pattern he's on, too* And my Baby Su would probably agree if she was in the room looking on!

 

[NewYork1303]

Two of my friends are adopting a couple of kitties today. Yay for some kitties getting a brand new home.

 

[krisrath11]

I spent my target gift card on some cat scratcher houses for my guys and a few toys. Then I went to petsmart and got small dog beds (what do the cats care) for 3.50 each! I bought I think it was 10 of them, and 2 big beds for my pit bulls. Of coarse there were a butt ton of toys from there too that were on sale after the holiday. I got some blankets and memory foam rugs for them at Wal-Mart for 2.50 and mom got a wax melter! I would say it was a great shopping trip and they definitely came out ahead!

 

[ahunter]

Yesterday my former feral cat decided to start sleeping in our bedroom. (This is not a photo of our bedroom but it's one of my favorite photos of Bootsie!) I love every new step she takes in trust!

 

[tarasgirl06]

Yesterday my former feral cat decided to start sleeping in our bedroom. (This is not a photo of our bedroom but it's one of my favorite photos of Bootsie!) I love every new step she takes in trust!

So fine! (Just a heads-up because someone on the site did this for me. Your Bootsie's tag has your info on it. Just letting you know it's visible.)

 

[Shane Kent]

Yesterday my former feral cat decided to start sleeping in our bedroom. (This is not a photo of our bedroom but it's one of my favorite photos of Bootsie!) I love every new step she takes in trust!

Former feral cats are the best, especially if you can get them at the right time and place. I am thankful mine were young and no bad people to screw up my experience. I love Kitty and Rusty and get more than twice the love back.