Black Cat Friday, July 23, 2010

(My apologies for the delay in posting. I'm dealing with some problems [not serious] with our senior foster dog, and my sleep schedule last night was thrown seriously off track.)

I am sending 2 - use whichever -these are my 2 faves. In the one you can see the fabulous extra toe on my front paw and the other, well mom tells me it shows off my handsome face so well. As you can see I am mostly black though I do have a white spot on my chest and a tuft of white fur between the pads on each of my feet.

To introduce myself, my name is Milo and I live in Washington, D.C. and i am 14. My human's name is Ellen and she (thinks) she rescued me but it was actually the other way around. She took me to live in a house with lots of windows so that I can watch the birds- except I don't really like the Mockingbirds 'cause they taunt me. I love anything dairy and Pounce treats and I reward the giving of both by purring really loud which makes mom happy.

Slow news week

Foster meowmy said there won't be much in the way of updates here for a few days since she's having some problems with Foster Bro. He's pining after the dachshund (something about "in season"), and making life hell on meowmy.

She did say there will be a post for Black Cat Friday, but I might not be able to type much until after the weekend. She keeps saying I need s-u-p-e-r-v-i-s-i-o-n at the keyboard. **snif** I don't, but you can't convince HER of that.

Tuesday's Artful Black Cats

I found these and thought they were quite cool. And, of course, there's a black cat featured prominently in each one :)

http://www.grandmas-attic.com/theophile_steinlen.html

I am the WRINKLE KILLER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I fly down the hall. I leap on the bed. I flip around and I KILL THE WRINKLES!!!!!!!!!!!

(OK. So it's not THAT exciting, but foster meowmy does say I'm very athletic and I'm very dedicated.)

I'm not trying to take your place, Howdy...

really. I'm not. I'm just happy to be back in a home where people love me.

Foster meowmy said Howdy is feeling a bit insecure because of ME. Howdy has been sort of pouty the last few days. And yesterday she stayed in the front room all day. Last night she finally went in to the living room and laid on the sofa.

Meowmy went in and spent some time cuddling and petting her and ignoring ME. I told her I didn't like that, but she said she didn't care. She said Howdy needed some "mom time."

**sigh**

I guess she was right because Howdy has been out a lot today. She seems a lot more normal.

Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food

Feline’s Pride Expands Nationwide Recall of its Natural Chicken Formula Cat Food Due to Salmonella Contamination

Contact:
Shelby Gomas,
Tel: 1-716-580-3096

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 15, 2010 - Buffalo, NY – Feline’s Pride is expanding its July 1, 2010 voluntary recall of Feline’s Pride Raw food with ground bone for cats and kittens, Natural Chicken Formula, Net Wt. 2.5 lbs. (1.13 kg., 40 oz.) produced on 6/10/10 to include the product produced on 6/21/10, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. People handling raw pet food can become infected with Salmonella, especially if they have not thoroughly washed their hands after having contact with the raw pet food or any surfaces exposed to the product.

http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm219200.htm

Black Cat Friday, July 16, 2010

Hi, Ollie! My name is Ramey and I'm a Devon Rex. I don't remember much about my past life, but a couple of years ago, I found myself lost, alone and homeless. I took refuge in the crawl space of a home, and the lady there took me in her house and took good care of me. We still live together, and I'm pretty happy, except she won't let me go outside and play like I love to do, but she got me a friend to play with! Wasn't that nice? Her name is Dolly, but she's just a kid and gets too rambunctious sometimes. Mostly she's ok, though.

I think I'm probably about 8 or 9 years old, like you. I love to lay on my lady when she's sleeping, or on the footrest of her chair. She likes to pet me and even gives me hugs! I like to wake her up every morning to feed us by patting her face. Sometimes she smiles and pats mine, too, but sometimes she tells me no.
I'm still trying to learn when it's time to get her up and when it's too early.

Oh, my family lives in Columbus, Ohio, and my lady's name is Kenda Kaiser. She's really nice, but I have to remind her to clean my box sometimes. I'm glad she listens to me when I tell her things. She speaks 'cat'!!

Ollie, hope you pick me for one of your black cat Friday's, because I'd like for everyone to know that even though there are some mean people out there to watch out for, there are also some very nice people that want to help us when we're in trouble.

Bye!!

Ramey and

Kenda Kaiser

in Columbus, Ohio

Gulf Coast SPCA Needs Your Help

Gulf Coast Companion Animal Relief Program

The BP/Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill on April 21, 2010 has had a devastating effect on residents from the coastal parishes of Southeast Louisiana. Families are struggling to meet basic needs and as a result Animal Shelters have experienced an increase in owner’s relinquishing their pets. Knowing the physical and mental health benefits of having pets as well as the negative impact of relinquishing a family pet; this program aims to provide short term support for families in jeopardy of relinquishing their pet.

http://la-spca.org/Page.aspx?pid=509

Happy Fosterversary, Bro!

Man. Foster meowmy said Elvis has been here ONE YEAR TODAY!!! She also said that NO one expected him to be here, but here he is and she is SO happy.

I'm happy, too, cuz she's told me what a hard life Elvis had before being rescued. I didn't have ANYthing like that...I just didn't like the time I was in the shelter, but that is NOTHING compared to what Elvis went through.

So HAPPY FOSTERVERSARY, ELVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You can read all about Elvis here: http://seniordogfoster-wacohs.blogspot.com/2010/07/very-special-day.html

Waco Humane Society Name Change

Waco Humane Society getting new name, shelter hours

The Waco Humane Society is changing its name, a move officials hope will help better communicate its work to the public.
http://www.wacotrib.com/news/98220134.html