Kitty Whisperer

This time of year they are staying indoors and therefore feeling cooped up and grumpy. They keep fighting, so they need to keep their distance. However, they have figured out a way to each get some love without getting too close to each other!

Some like it hot!

And some don't...

Pretty Penny

Homework Helper

It always amazes me how the cats pay attention when the kiddos do their homework. They love to help! Well, kinda; every once in a while she swats at his pencil...

Happy 7th Birthday Rusty!

Now you can go back to your nap...

She's quite relaxed this evening...

Queen Penny

Oh yes, she's fitting in quite well and now rules the household...

Nap-time Snuggles

Old cat vs. new cat

I wonder if there wasn't a hole in the door if either of them would have even known that the other was there! It took them a few minutes of yowling before they realized they could walk in opposite directions to get away from each other. It was quite humorous. (for us humans anyway.)

Strong Legs

It's a good thing that ski practice makes for strong legs!  That way when the cat doesn't want to get off your lap you can walk across the floor like this... 

Pretty Penny

A few days ago our oldest daughter told us about a cat that she wanted to rescue because it was desperate for a home. We reminded her that there are always pets that need homes; that's why we volunteer and help whenever we can, but that we can't bring them all into our home, due to lack of funding and space in our already full house. We discussed it for a few days though (Without emotion because clear heads are needed for such a big decision!) and she gathered as much information as she could about the situation that the cat was in. She also explained to us how she was going to care for it, and be responsible for it going forward. Cats are a long-term commitment. We decided to go visit her and make a final decision at that point.

Poor Penelope had been dreadfully neglected, although not abused, so she is very friendly and cuddly. Although she is less than a year old, she has already had kittens! She is a bit thin - you can see signs of her being malnourished, and her growth may be stunted as she is quite small. Our neighbor had heard about the cat a few months ago, and was finally able to get the owner to release her into foster care because he just couldn't give her what she needs. While in the foster home it was arranged for her to be spayed and vaccinated, and then they started looking for a better home for her.

Once we saw how sweet she is, how could we say, "No"?

Happy birthday Aly Cat!

He's not much on sharing!

Even if it's HER bed, for goodness sake!! Oh well, she was able to squeeze her way into the corner. Can you guess that it's chilly here this morning?

Her Idea of Heaven

This morning we started helping out at our local animal shelter, Responsible Pet Care. The work may have been hard, and sometimes quite yucky, but she did all of it without a single complaint because she loves every single one of those fur-babies!

Cleaning Committee

Sharing Space

I hope she always plays like a kitten!

Why walk when you can ride?!

"Ha ha! You're out in the cold again!!"

"He's behind me, isn't he, Mom?"  The cats like to tease Amber about having to go out into the cold, but really she would be heartbroken if I left her inside while I tend the livestock.  Even if it is 17 degrees Farenheit below zero this morning!

Feline Photo-bomber

We were SUPPOSED to be taking Winter Carnival portraits...