Go Blackie!
Monday, November 7, 2011
SCS Adoption!
And the other baby from the October 28, Shelter Cat Saturday duo was adopted!
Go Blackie!
Go Blackie!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Sunday with Ollie, November 6, 2011
Ollie is less than thrilled with the change to cooler weather.
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| SSSSooooo CCC-OOO-LLL-DDD |
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Shelter Cat Saturday Request
Folks,
Ollie and I need your help. We'd like to solicit needy black (or mainly black) shelter cats for our Shelter Cat Saturday post. This is the excerpted original post announcing the blog feature:
What I'd like to do is concentrate on black or predominantly black (and we'll include the black torties and dark grey/smoke colors) cats. These cats need to be either in a shelter or rescue group or in a foster home. They can be any age, either sex and any coat length...the main thing is their color.
What I'll need sent to ollie@dh dot gridspace dot net is the following:
(Please put Shelter Cat Saturday in the subject line if you remember.)
Picture
Name
Location
A bit of a write up about the cat (if the cat is on Petfinder, a link to his page would be wonderful)
A bit about the shelter/rescue group (if you have adoption restrictions, please be sure and include them.)
If you've currently got more than one black cat, that's cool. I'll post all pictures from one source on the same Saturday.
Also, if one of the black cats gets adopted, shoot me a quick blurb and picture, and I'll be more than happy to post it on Ollie's blog.
And please, feel free to spread the word about what we're doing here. Getting the black cats into permanent, loving homes is the goal. The more people who pass through here, the more possible adoptions we can get. Everyone benefits.
Donna (and Ollie)
Ollie and I need your help. We'd like to solicit needy black (or mainly black) shelter cats for our Shelter Cat Saturday post. This is the excerpted original post announcing the blog feature:
What I'd like to do is concentrate on black or predominantly black (and we'll include the black torties and dark grey/smoke colors) cats. These cats need to be either in a shelter or rescue group or in a foster home. They can be any age, either sex and any coat length...the main thing is their color.
What I'll need sent to ollie@dh dot gridspace dot net is the following:
(Please put Shelter Cat Saturday in the subject line if you remember.)
Picture
Name
Location
A bit of a write up about the cat (if the cat is on Petfinder, a link to his page would be wonderful)
A bit about the shelter/rescue group (if you have adoption restrictions, please be sure and include them.)
If you've currently got more than one black cat, that's cool. I'll post all pictures from one source on the same Saturday.
Also, if one of the black cats gets adopted, shoot me a quick blurb and picture, and I'll be more than happy to post it on Ollie's blog.
And please, feel free to spread the word about what we're doing here. Getting the black cats into permanent, loving homes is the goal. The more people who pass through here, the more possible adoptions we can get. Everyone benefits.
Donna (and Ollie)
Friday, November 4, 2011
Memorial Edition: Black Cat Friday
Earlier in the year, when Ollie's blog had a Black Cat Friday, a lovely ebony Oriental Shorthair was featured. Circe was also the last official Black Cat Friday entry, so I felt it would honor her best by posting the memorial edition on a Friday.
Last weekend, I learned that Circe ran off to the Bridge not long ago. Her mom, Margo, told me what happened:
Circe was diagnosed with Malignant Lymphoma a year and a half ago. We were treating her with chemo and she was doing so well. The lymphoma was controlled. But she was losing weight and finally she wasn't eating well and seemed lethargic. She had ultrasounds and we discovered she had Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. Her chest was drained and she was put on heart meds and seemed to be doing really well and was gaining some weight.
The morning that it all came to an end she kept asking me to throw Ms. Purple for her. I threw her up on the bed and Circe was catching her in her front paws. Two hours later she suddenly threw a clot which went into her spinal column and was paralyzed. We had to have her euthanized.
I can't begin to tell you how awful it has been. We have never loved any of our cats as much as we loved Circe. She was Queen of our household. She is buried in the back yard with Ms. Purple in her arms. Thank you for asking, Donna. I think you probably know what it has been like. The large hospital that our vet is associated with was in shock. They sent us flowers and beautiful cards. Our vet said they were all crying. Circe touched everyone she ever met.
Our hearts go out to Margo and everyone else who knew and loved Circe...losing a furkid is never, ever easy.
(I'm including a link to Circe's Black Cat Friday posting
NOTE: For some reason, Blogger isn't linking back to Circe's post even though it tested fine. The post is archived in the Black Cat Friday section and is the last official entry.)
Last weekend, I learned that Circe ran off to the Bridge not long ago. Her mom, Margo, told me what happened:
Circe was diagnosed with Malignant Lymphoma a year and a half ago. We were treating her with chemo and she was doing so well. The lymphoma was controlled. But she was losing weight and finally she wasn't eating well and seemed lethargic. She had ultrasounds and we discovered she had Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. Her chest was drained and she was put on heart meds and seemed to be doing really well and was gaining some weight.
The morning that it all came to an end she kept asking me to throw Ms. Purple for her. I threw her up on the bed and Circe was catching her in her front paws. Two hours later she suddenly threw a clot which went into her spinal column and was paralyzed. We had to have her euthanized.
I can't begin to tell you how awful it has been. We have never loved any of our cats as much as we loved Circe. She was Queen of our household. She is buried in the back yard with Ms. Purple in her arms. Thank you for asking, Donna. I think you probably know what it has been like. The large hospital that our vet is associated with was in shock. They sent us flowers and beautiful cards. Our vet said they were all crying. Circe touched everyone she ever met.
She was only 11 1/2 years old. Our hearts are torn apart.
Our hearts go out to Margo and everyone else who knew and loved Circe...losing a furkid is never, ever easy.
(I'm including a link to Circe's Black Cat Friday posting
NOTE: For some reason, Blogger isn't linking back to Circe's post even though it tested fine. The post is archived in the Black Cat Friday section and is the last official entry.)
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| Portrait |
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| Circe and Mr. Purple |
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday's Artful Cats, November 1, 2011
The weather has finally cooled off in Central Texas, and we're throwing open the windows. Only problem is the breezes slam our doors shut. Need doorstops. So that's this week's Artful Cats...doorstops!
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| Black and white |
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| Scratching |
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| Distressed white |
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| Standing brass |
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| Hissy |
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| Alert |
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| Pushing |
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| Cat and mouse |
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| Wooden |
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| Paw raised |
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| Vintage laying |
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| Three kittens |
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| Scratching |
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| Victorian |
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| Rust |
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| Tabby |
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| Arched |
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| Painted |
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| Cuddling |
Monday, October 31, 2011
SCS Adoption!
Wonderful news!
Rusty, part of the darling Halloween Shelter Cat Saturday duo was adopted at Petsmart!!
WOOT!! Go Rusty!! Go Seniors!!!
Rusty, part of the darling Halloween Shelter Cat Saturday duo was adopted at Petsmart!!
WOOT!! Go Rusty!! Go Seniors!!!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday with Ollie, Halloween 2011 Edition
Meowmy has been holding this one back. She said it was a great Halloween photo...I dunno about that, I just know I wanted that curtain open so I could sit in the sun.
Cats never strike a pose that isn't photogenic. ~ Lillian Jackson Braun
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Shelter Cat Saturday, October 28, 2011
In honor of Halloween, Shelter Cat Saturday has two entries...one black and one orange.
The first is the lovely boy, Blackie, who really is looking for a home of his own. He's a young adult up in Irving.
And Rusty, an older gentleman, who is also searching for a home of his own. He, too, is up in Irving.
The first is the lovely boy, Blackie, who really is looking for a home of his own. He's a young adult up in Irving.
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| Blackie: Looking for love |
And Rusty, an older gentleman, who is also searching for a home of his own. He, too, is up in Irving.
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| Rusty...wants a lap of his very own |
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday's Artful Cats, October 24, 2011
This is the last TAC before Halloween, so I thought I do something a bit different from what I usually do. This edition features a feline item...Halloween cat collars! I tried to keep them relatively simple because I know how easy it is to offend a cat's dignity...so no froo-froo collars here. Simple but reflective of the holiday. :)
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| Boo |
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| Orange and black |
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| Bats |
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| Candy corn |
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| Organic |
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| Spiders |
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| Happy Halloween |
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| Montage |
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| Cobweb |
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| Goofy pumpkin |
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| Boo Two |
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| Montage |
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| Cats and bats |
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| Decorated |
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| Jack O Lantern |
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| Green and black |
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| Skulls |
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| Bell and charm |
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| Spiders |
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| Trick or treat |
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| Bats |
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| Ghosts |
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| Broomsticks |
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