Alasandra, The Cats & A Dog

Scylla Sunday

2009-11-22T01:04:00.006-06:00

Sometimes big brothers can be really annoying.

See I wanted to play, but Socks wanted to finish his book. He is being very rude and telling me to go away. Don't you think he should play with me instead of reading a book?

Birds

2009-11-21T03:58:00.037-06:00

Hummingbirds are our favourite bird.

Two hummingbirds hang out in the backyard with Fenris. They are very silly they fight over the bird-feeder.

Mommy says they have gone South for the winter. We thoughts we lived in The South.

PhotoHunt

Socks reporting:
My sisters have been driving me crazy trying to figure out where I have been. Silly Charybdis thinks I was following the hummingbirds. Apparently she doesn't realize they fly over water for a very long distance. No way could I follow them. When I told her that she decided I went to visit Angus so we could hunt Ol 'Harold. While I would have enjoyed hunting squirrel with my good buddy Angus Mhor I thinks he would have been cross with me for worrying Mommy. Scylla who is the more romantic thinks I went to visit MoMo. And I has to admit I would love to go visit my darling girl, but I thinks her and SS would have been cross with me for worrying Mommy too. Fenris thinks I went to the University of South Alabama with Eldest Boy Bean. See I disappeared the day he left (Monday) for college and I came back an hour after he got home (Friday). Fenris thinks that is a huge coincidence but.......................I ain't telling where I was!

I do thinks I need to work on my timing. I forgot Friday was Advantage Multi Day. How come us cats don't have good tasting pills to prevent fleas and heartworms like Fenris does? How comes we has to have something icky put on us? Also the Mom & Dad bean got a new mattress for their room so I had to deal with the old one being taken out and the new one put in. Let me tell you I was not happy about all the commotion. Really I thinks I deserved a better homecoming!

I wants to thank all my friends for purring for me. Those purrs really helped the Mom & the rest of the beans and they helped me too. Now we are all purring extra hard and crossing our paws that Mr. Tigger comes home too. He has been missing a very long time and his family misses him. And well the M~Cats Club, isn't the same without him.

LC, Ayla & Iza are so happy I am home they came up with these
Haiku:

"Socks came home again

The Beins cried all happy.

Socks will stay inside."

Limerick:

"There once was a cat name of Socks

And he left his house for the boondocks.

He wandered around

Not hearing Moms sounds,

But he got in to learn the door locks!"

A Shakespeare attempt:

Oh Cat, sharper in uncleue'd cruelty lost, to torture soft-bent Beings like a wisp-o-will with thine absense. Wither doeest thee travel through the night whenst away from us while we worry our midnight brains fearst for your survivl. Oh creature of the night who doest peck our very soul, with care of your existence and glee at thy return...

Oh you want to know where I have been? Well just remember my nickname is Ninja Cat. I am sure you can figure out what I was up to while I was MIA. ~Socks

Socks is HOME!!!!!!!

2009-11-20T16:54:00.001-06:00

I just showed up in Eldest Boy Beans window today. I know he comes home on Friday. I am busy cuddling with the beans, but thanks for purring for me and supporting the beans. I guess they were really worried. They had these humongous posters of me all over the place and small posters of me in the local stores. Mom says I am also all over the Internet as MIA. I guess I am infamous. Do you think they missed me???? I have been informed I am NEVER going outside again. That seems like an awful long time to me. ~Socks

Socks is still AWOL

2009-11-20T10:29:00.000-06:00

We are getting very discouraged, still no sign of Socks. It has been 5 days and we are baffled about where he could be. I have some post already prepared featuring Socks and have decided to go ahead and post them. I hope you will enjoy reading them and hopefully he will be home soon.

Fenris Friday

2009-11-20T01:23:00.014-06:00

Mommy loves this picture of me.

I was being naughty here, I was trying to get the camera case. Mommy was too fast for me.

Sticks are fun to play with.

I think Scylla wants my stick.

Socks Still Missing

2009-11-19T08:48:00.002-06:00

Socks is still missing. Mommy is going outside to hunt for him so we will not be able to visit much today.

Society of Feline Gardeners ~ Charybdis Reporting

2009-11-19T01:16:00.014-06:00

This azalea blooms all year. It is an Encore Azalea.

I think the white one is my favourite.

This is a Confederate Rose. They are a type of hibiscus and they bloom in the fall.

I am reporting for The Society of Feline Gardeners. ~Charybdis

Socks MIA

2009-11-18T15:51:00.001-06:00

PSA

2009-11-18T06:33:00.000-06:00

Learn how to build a shelter for fereal cats here.

Wordless Wednesday

2009-11-18T01:14:00.004-06:00

Petfood worries

2009-11-17T12:21:00.004-06:00

This is just gross Nebraska By-Products converts unwanted dead animals into high-energy dog food, other useful products. And this just makes us sick A year to forget at Menu Foods

It was a year Paul Henderson says he would rather forget.

From the moment he initiated a recall of 60 million cans and pouches of pet food in 2007, the chief executive of Menu Foods Income Fund knew life would never be the same

We wishes we could forget March 2007, we wishes Menu Foods hadn't poisoned our beloved Whiskers. Mr. Henderson we will never forget that our Whiskers died because you sold food that was not safe for pets to eat.

For pet food retailers and sellers looking for quality products, Menu’s name remains at the top of the list, Mr. Henderson insists.

“We certainly didn’t seem to have much anonymity at the time [of the recall]. But the individuals who were in positions of decision-making, who had access to the facts, gave us comfort in our ability to weather this,” Mr. Henderson said. “Menu’s reputation in the industry remains one of a very high quality manufacturer who just happened to have been a victim of fraud.”

Note from Alasandra
I would never EVER consider purchasing a product that had any connection with Menu Foods. But now I am wondering about Diamond Pet Foods

The Chicken Soup for Cat Lovers was highly recommend to me, but when I realized it was made by Diamond I wondered if it was safe in light of the recent recalls involving Diamond.

I have been feeding The Chicken Soup for Cat Lovers (canned) to Socks, Scylla & Charybdis in an effort to get Socks to come in at night. Socks & Scylla are fine but Charybdis is having trouble breathing. The vet said it was a possible allergic reaction and I wonder if it is to the food. She is suppose to be on canned catfood only in order not to irritate her throat and she seemed to get worse after eating last night. It may be totally unrelated to the food.

The vet said it was possible sinus allergies, some sort of respiratory virus, an allergic reaction to something like a bee sting, or asthma, but now I am obsessing about the food.

Tuesday Update Charybdis

2009-11-17T12:04:00.000-06:00

Sorry we don't have a picture to share. We are all tireded out. I woke up about 1AM struggling to breath. The Mom & Dad gave me the the anti-inflammatory and I gots better. If fact I was playing some this morning but it was really scary for awhile. We called the VET, and they said to give the medicine a few more days to work anyway I would appreciate your purrs, I am tired of being sick and not allowed outside. ~Charybdis

Pet Postcard Project

2009-11-17T01:14:00.019-06:00

Have you sent in your post card for THE PET POSTCARD PROJECT?

These are the postcards we sent in for October.

Charybdis Update

2009-11-16T11:55:00.000-06:00

Ok, I am back from the VET. I have swollen lymph nodes and was having trouble breathing. They gave me an antibiotic and an anti-inflammatory. I has to stay inside and eat canned catfood for a week. I also has a supplement of Viralys to take. They says I'll like it but I has my doubts. I am pouting now so we are going to wait till later to try it. I threw up cause I am gasping for air and has a lot of gas in my stomach. The good news is my lungs are clear and there is no sound of that bad heart mummer.

Brian's New Blog

2009-11-16T06:05:00.000-06:00

King Brian has a new blog Forever Homes Wanted. It's all about helping cats find their forever homes. We are in love with the Holiday Kitties, they are adorable. Drop by and see for yourself.

Mancat Monday by Socks

2009-11-16T01:10:00.005-06:00

I think I need to teach Scylla some manners.

Purrs 4 Peace Week 23- Guns Solve Nothing

2009-11-15T11:32:00.001-06:00

We are joining Confucius Cat in Purrs 4 Peace Week 23- Guns Solve Nothing , please join us. We do not like guns. We live in an area where people often shoot guns and the noise scares us very badly. We wishes all the guns would go bye bye.

Scylla Sunday

2009-11-15T01:05:00.000-06:00

Do you think I should pounce on Charybdis?

I guess I shouldn't, but it is awful tempting.

I'll just go to sleep in this box like a good Kitty Cow.

Alasandra's PurrFurMance Review

2009-11-14T07:03:00.040-06:00

Quantity of Output ~ High, we has a post most every day so we guesses we can't complain.
Quality of Output ~ we are divided here. Socks & Scylla give Mommy a Medium. We thinks there are way to many pictures of Fenris on our blog, but overall we thinks she does a pretty good job. Complaining Charybdis gives Mommy a Low. Mommy everybody else has their own day. Socks has Mancat Monday, Fenris has Fenris Friday, Scylla has Scylla Sunday where is MY DAY?????? and I do NOT COMPLAIN. Fenris gives Mommy a High. I am pawsitivily happy with her work.
Client Pawticipation ~ We don't get to visit our friends nearly enough so we gives her a Low.
Pawticipation Part II ~ We has to give her a high since she just let us have a week long party. It's the only thing that pulled her buns out of the fire.
Client Satisfaction ~ we haven't heard any complaints so we will give her a High. If you thinks we were overly generous feel free to complain and we can change it.
Overall Rating ~ We guesses we will keep her and since we heard her mumbling something about a PET Performance Review we will give her a High, just to be safe. You don't think she could possibly be dissatisfied with US do you?

Music by Charybdis

2009-11-14T03:58:00.015-06:00

I am dancing to the MUSIC I hear in my dreams.

I loves to dance. I am dreaming of dancing with Cliff to some Romantic MUSIC.

Sometimes I wonder

Why I spend the lonely night

Dreaming of a song

The melody haunts my memory

And I am once again with you

When our love is new

And each kiss an inspiration

PhotoHunt

We Are Joining The Worldwide Movement for Snickers

2009-11-13T18:29:00.000-06:00

Go by Two Special Wires to find out more.

For those of you who have been spending the week with us partying. We are heading over to Cat With a Garden tomorrow (Saturday) for Chilli's Gotcha Day Party.

Save a Life ~ Help Chipper and Melanie

2009-11-13T10:30:00.000-06:00

If you have some green papers to spare will you consider using them to help Chipper and Melanie. Go by Brian's Home to find out how.

Fenris Friday

2009-11-13T04:21:00.022-06:00

My Quizzical Look

My Majestic Look

My Apologizing Look

Which look do you like best? Ok, I am tired of modeling lets go for a walk.

I found a dead bird. I think Socks killed it.

Time to rest. Mom can we take a nap here.

Party! Party! Party!!!!

2009-11-12T15:42:00.001-06:00

Socks, MoMo and some other bad kitties went clubbing last night and worried Mommy sick. Apparently they thought Mommy wouldn't miss them with all the other cats and dogs here. They seem to be very sleep tonight, so we needs to be quiet and let them sleep. The weather has been very nice and Socks thoughtfully laid in a supply of mice this morning, he even caught some for the woofies. I have instructions not to take my mouse anywhere near Mommy. According to Scylla if I do Mommy will scream loud enough to curdle our blood (whatever that means). Now for supper you can choose between Fillet Mignon or Lobster. For those who are really hungry you can have both. ~Fenris

Well we don't actually have any palomino ponies but we do have blue skies, so today's party will be in the Butterfly Garden. Socks is ungrounded now that Daddy is home so he is enjoying soaking up the sunshine to the max and Mommy made this Smoked Salmon Cheesecake for us to snack on along with the cheese and seafood trays.

For supper you can choose between Creamy Tomato Shrimp over Pasta and served with a Chef Salad or Pecan Chicken with Blue Cheese Sauce, asparagus and mashed potatoes. Just give Mommy a meow or bark to let her know which you prefer. ~Scylla

We are having such a good time with all our friends we don't want the party to end so today we are partying on. We has lots to celebrate our Daddy comes home from Panama today, Socks returned safely and we guesses we could have a Tropical Storm Party as well as Un-Gotcha Days.

Scylla showed LC how to catch lizards yesterday and she has caught zillions of them So if you want some lizard just stop by the greenhouse. LC, Brain and Scylla have them stockpiled for your dining enjoyment. MoMo and Socks have gotten enough "private time" finally and have come out to mingle with everyone for awhile. They can't seem to get enough of snuggling with each other though so if you can't find them don't panic they have just found a hiding spot to enjoy some "couple time" in. Since the weather is windy today we are staying inside either the house or the greenhouse. But there is still plenty of food for you to eat and we has lots of toys to play with Mommy brought some new balls for the cats to play with and some stuffies for the dogs. So come on by and join the party. ~Charybdis

PS: Somebody asked what we do at night, well we just keep partying. We are cats and dogs we don't have to sleep unless we want to.

There was some confusion about LC's Gotcha Day so we are throwing a UN-Gotcha Day Party! We are a little late posting the party information so please forgive us, our help otherwise known as Mommy deserted us in favor of the Daddy. We don't know why doing stuff for him is more important then helping us throw a party. She is getting a bad performance review if she doesn't shape up fast. Although she did make this lovely cake for us. The cake is made with salmon and the icing is cream cheese.

For those of you who want to rest and relax we have several beds and couches available.

Those of you with more energy can chase leaves, squirrels, birds and each other. Please do not disturb the senior kitties who want to rest. If you have an excess of energy feel free to play chase with Fenris.

Fresh nip and lizards are available in the greenhouse. If you need help catching a lizard just ask Scylla, she will be happy to oblige you by catching one for you.

Seafood stuffed salmon, eggs, milk, cream and various other good foods is available just give a meow or bark to Mommy and she will be happy to serve you.

We also has cheese & seafood trays distributed throughout the yard so you can help yourself.

Society of Feline Gardeners ~ Socks, Scylla & Charybdis

2009-11-12T01:11:00.003-06:00

We belong to the Society of Feline Gardeners.

Scylla & Charybdis are weeding around the baby candle bush and checking to see if any Catmint has come back up. It didn't seem to like being eaten by three felines.

There is lots of weeding to be done and the hibiscus that has died needs to be cut down, it will come back next spring from the roots. Mommy we could use some help here.

These are some pretty wildflowers growing in the field next to our house. You don't have to do anything to wildflowers, they just grow. And the field is a good place to hunt mice.

A pretty rose blooming in our greenhouse. We can't plant it until Daddy builds some raised beds for us. Roses like well drained soil, which we so don't have.

A humming bird that enjoys our garden. These pictures were taken September 28th. The hummingbirds are gone now.