Easy Sunday

   

Blessed Sunday Everyone ~ Peace, Love & Joy to You!!!

Our Favorite Neighborhood Visitor

 

We had another visit from "Miss Fancy Pants" (aka "Trixie") yesterday morning. I called her owner and she asked if we could keep her overnight and she would pick her up the next evening. So as usual, we kept her in the catio where she had everything she needed, including plenty of love and attention from people ~ which she absolutely craves!

Tonight when her mommy came for her, she brought our kitties a special gift ~ a large bag of five handmade catnip toys as a thank you for watching "Fancy." Needless to say, our cats LOVE them ... 

("Miss Fancy Pants" posing for her business card)

 

Lady Tabitha loves her new catnip bag!

 

 

Have a GREAT weekend everyone!!!

A Very Special Honor

 

Today, my mother called me up to give me a bit of heart- touching news and something which brought tears to both of our eyes. A neighbor of my parents for many years now who also happens to be a member of The Arbor Day Foundation, presented her with a card informing her of the following:

"In memory of William Lorah as a tribute, 20 trees will be
  planted and registered in the Chippewa National Forest. This   
  memorial was given by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Trout from Grings Hill
  Grooming Salon.

  With thoughts of comfort, peace and caring, these trees will be a
  living monument to your loved one."
                            ~ The Arbor Day Foundation

I know that he would have been very honored and extremely pleased to hear that wonderful news as my dad had always loved and revered nature and held a life-long respect for her always.

My father touched the life of each and every person who had ever had the pleasure of knowing him and I feel that this is indeed a special way of honoring his memory. It makes our family very proud of my dad, just knowing that so many people loved and respected him so much. He was most definitely one in a million and he will remain in our hearts forever.

Lughnasadh Blessings!

 

Here's Wishing All a Very Blessed Lughnasadh and Happy First Harvest!!

Another Mermaid ...

Yup, I purchased yet another mermaid for the house. This one; however, was for our nautical themed bathroom. I came across it while browsing around the Etsy site and simply couldn't resist it!

It was actually advertised as a really cool oil & vinegar bottle and it came with a small cork which I used in  place of the spout. I really love how it looks in the bathroom. :)

Some Additions to the Catio

This week I have been re-vamping the catio. Today, I bought a tall kitty condo to place in front of the window and a few throw rugs as well ...

The catio is complete with cat bed (underneath the table), small day bed, tall condo, cat toy box, small kitty condo, jungle gym, and of course a place for food and water and a covered litter box. I also have a set up for a small fan and a small space heater.

I am still working on the finishing touches such as new curtains, preferably with cats on them.  Needless to say, it is still a work in progress.

Guess who's back ... again?

 

If you said "Trixie" our neighbor who lives down the road's siamese cat, you would be right! Yep, that same careless woman who, of all things, takes in a bunch of foster cats, can't even be responsible enough to keep her own cat in the house where she is safe and sound. "Trixie," as we have nicknamed her, has gotten out numerous times and my hubby keeps taking her back to her owner.

 

Her real name is "Fancy Pants" but we can not bring ourselves to call her by that ridiculous name ... no wonder she keeps running away and comes to see us all of the time ~ LOL!

 

 

Friday morning, while I was walking out the door to go to work she came walking up the back catio steps crying. So as usual I opened the door for her and she waltzed right in. I gave her fresh food and water and lo and behold she was still with us when I got home from work at 5PM. I was happy to see her as she is such a little love. She loves to be held and begins purring as soon as you pick her up, cuddles sweetly on your lap and follows you around like a lost puppy.

 

We so wish that there were a way that we could keep her with is, but I know that her owner will be coming sometime today to pick her up as she now knows where we live and we will be the first door she knocks on.

 

Oh well, we always enjoy her visits and I only pray that nothing bad happens to her due to her owners' repeated negligence. As far as I am concerned, if you foster animals then you are responsible for their well-being for as long as they are in your care. And, if you can't take care of your own fur baby, then you have absolutely no business fostering other animals! Just saying.