Nico The Poly Meezer

2012-01-18T09:35:00.000-05:00

Kitty Vogue

2012-01-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

...ON THE CATWALK ...ON THE CATWALK, I DO MY LITTLE TURN ON THE CATWALK!

I'M A MODEL - YA KNOW WHAT I MEAN & I DO MY LITTLE TURN ON THE CATWALK!

I'M TOO SEXY FOR MILAN, TOO SEXY FOR MILAN, NEW YORK AND JAPAN!!

YEAH, I SHAKE MY LITTLE TUSH ON THE CATWALK!!!!

THESE MODELING PICTURES WERE FROM WHEN I WAS ABOUT SIX MONTHS OLD! WHADDYA THINK??

Repost From Zoolatry

2011-11-07T06:18:00.000-05:00

PLEASE DO THIS ~

We've just read on The Cat Blogosphere that the wonderful Rumblebum has lost their blog access. Not long ago this happened to sweet Stella, of Stella's World and we tried, without success, to help her retrieve and restore her lost blog. And there have been others who have had this happen. There are millions of blogs out there, and sadly an almost equal number of spammers, scammers and hackers. Some do it simply with malicious intent, others have more serious reasons. But when your blog has been compromised, the reasons why matter little. Many of us spend a lot of time, energy, imagination and talent to create our blogs and to lose them is extremely upsetting.

I am not at all a technical person, and not computer-savvy. But I do know there is one simple step we can each take, ideally on a monthly basis, to BACK-UP our blogs. This will not necessarily protect your blog name/title (or link) and it may not protect your email address used to access your blog. What it will do is allow you to restore your blog, as it was on the date the back-up was created, using a new link and email (if necessary). Many of you may already back-up to external hard drives or other sources; or even onto CDroms. Whatever method you choose, it should be done regularly.

As I am not computer-savvy, if any other blogger has suggestions to add, please do so. Post detailed information on the "how to's" on your blog and share with the rest of us, or email ZOOLATRY and we will pass the information on. Thank you.

It's FALL Already??!

2011-09-28T00:00:00.003-04:00

This is Jay's tent... Normally it sits upright...

...But that doesn't stop Jay from using it!

Jay: WHAT??

A Thank You Note & A Gift...

2011-07-24T17:50:00.000-04:00

Nico: We would like to say thank you to Bin & her kitties (including Lucky!) for such a lovely note & an unexpected (& awesome!) gift. We sent a little donation last year to help Bin take care of poor Lucky's wounds... (Warning: some images may be disturbing). We are SOOOO glad to hear Lucky has made such a WONDERFUL recovery & look forward to reading fun, happy posts about him & his new family for many years to come!!

Jay: WELL, SHE TRIED & TRIED, BUT SHE JUST COULDN'T GET A DECENT PICTURE OF US PLAYING WITH OUR NEW GIFT... SO FINALLY, SHE SETTLED ON A GOOD PICTURE OF ME SNOOZING WITH MY NEW FAVORITE PILLOW!!

What The??

2011-06-21T00:00:00.000-04:00

Nico: Mom, it's not what it looks like...

...I just did it so he'd leave!

Simon: What the?? ...I feel SO used!!

Ducks... Er Cats In A Row

2011-06-18T12:26:00.000-04:00

Nico: Take the picture fast, Mom - this opportunity won't last...

(if I don't see Simon, I'm fine - Wait, what do you mean he's RIGHT behind me?!)

HAPPY GOTCHA DAY, SIMEY!!!

2011-06-11T11:11:00.000-04:00

It has been a whole year since Simon joined our family & we love him more now than ever!! (yes, even Nico... Sorta) WE LOVE YOU SIMEY - ALWAYS & FOREVER!!

For anyone who's interested, here is Simon's very first post with his story of the day he moved from Kentucky to Chicagoland!

To read about what happened to poor Simon (formerly known as "Bubba") & his brothers and sisters, please click here

Sleeping In...

2011-03-27T11:17:00.000-04:00

Simon: I'm going to win Nico over... & in time he'll let me get this close without being sound asleep!

Sunbeam!!!

2011-03-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

Simon: S-S-S-T-T-R-R-E-E-T-T-C-C-H-H!!!

...This sunbeam's AWESOME!!!

Tuesdays, well... Thursday with JayJay

2011-03-10T00:00:00.004-05:00

Jay: MOOOMMY!!! ARE YA DONE WORKING YET??

Boundaries...

2011-03-07T00:00:00.003-05:00

Simon: Hiya!!! Wanna Play?

Nico: NO!! In fact this is MY bed - you can't cross THIS line!!

Seeing Double...

2011-03-04T22:04:00.000-05:00

Nico: I sense an ominous presence nearby...

ps.We are SO sorry for not getting around to visit OR post, our *ahem* caretaker (who was once called "Mom") has gotten so busy with "werk" that she has been neglecting EVERYTHING!!! We thinks we may need to engage in a nightly midnight discussion with her so that she changes her schedule to more kitty-friendly activities... After all, WE don't need green papers, Ms. Caretaker, why should you?

Sharing

2011-01-10T00:00:00.004-05:00

Jay: SEE NICO, SOMEONE WILL SHARE WITH ME!!

Simon: That's funny, I don't remember inviting you...

(Not) Sharing

2011-01-06T00:00:00.001-05:00

Nico: Ain't no way you're sharing this blankie with me kiddo - BEAT IT!

Jay: MEANIE!!

I know It's Not A Comedy, BUT...

2011-01-03T00:00:00.000-05:00

Simon: I just LOVE watching those woofie training shows... MOL!!

...I'd pay good green papers to see a human try that stuff with a cat!!

(No offense intended to any woofies reading this!!)

Guess where I am!

2011-01-01T00:00:00.001-05:00

HEHE! NO ONE WILL FIND ME IN HERE! CAN YOU GUESS WHERE I AM??

Nico: Yes, Jay - you're in yet ANOTHER bag... Real original!

HAPPY 2011 EVERYONE!!

New Hairdo?

2010-12-01T21:19:00.000-05:00

Jay: WHA?? DID I GET A NEW HAIRDO??

NAH... I JUST WOKE UP - IT WAS NICE & COZY UNDER THAT BLANKET!!

Nico: Mom has been using most of her spare time to paint lately... NOT helping us kitties visit!! As if that's a reasonable excuse, but here's some of the pictures she's been painting...

Happy December to Everyone! We promise we'll be around to visit soon!

Simon's Shakedown Technique

2010-11-18T00:00:00.001-05:00

Mom: So every time I sit down to eat, I have to contend with Simon & his persuasive shakedown technique...

First he stares at me & meows, then he flops down next to me with this face -

Next he rolls around looking really cute -

If that doesn't work, he gets up & flops down next to me on the other side - (sorry, the lighting wasn't too good)

*sigh* Finally I give in & give him a little piece of chicken...

But then, the other carnivores in the house are alerted -

Nico: What'cha Eatin'??

Cat Butt

2010-11-10T00:00:00.000-05:00

Nico: This is the view Mom has to deal with ALL the time...

Subtle Message

2010-11-08T00:00:00.002-05:00

I think the boys are telling me it's time to turn on the heat...

Mom's Sick Today

2010-11-01T10:44:00.001-04:00

Nico: Mom? What - You're not feeling well?

Ok, I'll rest with you... *snore*

ps. We are back - in a limited capacity. We were hollering at our Mom so much 'cause we couldn't visit that she FINALLY gave in... Yay!!

Great News for Beatrice!! ...& some other news

2010-10-04T00:00:00.008-04:00

Beatrice found a home!! YAY!!

Here is part of an email that we received yesterday from Judi -

I feel very blessed today. Ms Beatrice went home with her new Mommy. A VERY NICE woman who knows a lot about animals and speaks about her dogs the same way we speak about our kids.
She calls them the Girls and says that they totally understand the human langage. That was the phrase she used in one of her e-mails and that told me right then and there that she loves her pets so much.

She told me today that they are not her pets they are her family and children.

I know that if anyone can make this situation work (with Beatrice -a cat and her 2 Huskies- dogs) it will be her. Melody was already thinking of how she was going to get everyone to interact even before she was sure she was going to adopt B.

So let's all say a prayer that B won't be returned and has finally found her Forever Loving Home. I KNOW she will be spoiled beyond belief. Melody was making a major stop at PetSmart on her way home to buy everything that kitty would need to make her life comfortable. (food, scratching pad, bed, toys and whatever else she could think of)

Isn't this great?? Yay Beatrice!! Good luck with your new home!!

...Our other news, well - We're going to be taking a brief hiatus while our Mom takes care of a few things around the house. WE don't think we should be going on a hiatus from posting... She said she will try to help us visit from time to time tho. Come on now Woman, don't we get a vote??

Jay and the Wand

2010-09-28T00:00:00.001-04:00

This is why playing with the feather wand doesn't last long in our house...

Can Beatrice Find A Home?? Please!!

2010-09-21T20:12:00.004-04:00

***We're going to keep this up on our blog for a few days***

Simon: Hello Everyone,

I promise we'll be around to visit everyone soon - but I felt posting about Beatrice took priority over everything else today!! Beatrice is a beautiful snowshoe who was left at the same high-kill shelter me & my siblings were dumped at in Kentucky. Judi, the same lady who arranged our rescue, has come forth once again to save Beatrice from being PTS. Unfortunately, Beatrice is not settling in well at Judi's house of many (mostly siamese) kitties, she's so afraid of the other cats that Judi has had to isolate her in a cage (because she just doesn't have any more room for her)

Here is Judi's description of Beatrice:

I rescued Beatrice from a High Kill Shelter in KY where she was very close to being PTS. She was brought into the Shelter as a stray so nothing is known about her background. She is a Snowshoe (Siamese), a petite little thing, probably about 2 yrs old. She is marked beautifully and is sooo sweet she LOVES people. She likes to headbutt and talk. I have found that she isn't too fond of other cats. I think she is just afraid of them. Judging from the bite marks on the tips of her ears, she has seen her share of battles. However, I believe that she may be able to tolerate to a non-dominate male cat given a reasonable adjustment period.

Beatrice has been completely vetted (tested for FIV/FeLK, Spayed shots including rabies shot, wormed, treated for fleas and microchipped). All she needs now is a loving INDOOR ONLY home with someone to call her very own.

I am asking for a rehoming fee for her as I had to pay to have her vetted.

If you know of anyone who might be in a position to give this baby a home, please pass this e-mail along to them and have them contact me at redheadone@sssnet.com

Let's pray this little girl finds her forever home soon!!

Here are some more pictures of Beatrice -

Three's a crowd...

2010-09-21T00:00:00.002-04:00

Jay: MY POST WAS ALL SET FOR TODAY, BUT THEN MOMMY WOKE UP EARLY THIS MORNING & SAW THIS -

ONCE IN A LIFETIME PICS!!

SHE NEARLY FELL OUT OF BED!! THEN SHE JUMPED UP & GRABBED HER FLASHY THINGY - (I'M NOT MAKING A FACE - MOMMY CAUGHT ME MID-YAWN!!)

THE ONLY THING SHE CAN FIGURE IS THAT NICO WAS TOO TIRED TO REALIZE THAT SIMON HAD SNUGGLED UP NEXT TO HIM!! (AT FIRST SHE THOUGHT NICO HAD FINALLY WARMED UP TO HIM, BUT THEN NICO TOOK A SWAT AT HIM DURING BREAKFAST...)

...OK, SERIOUSLY - WHEN DO I GET TO POST MY STUFF?!

AVAST YE MATIES!!!

2010-09-19T00:01:00.000-04:00

Nico: Oh, come all ye young kitties that follow the sea
   to my way haye, blow the cat down,
   and pray pay attention and listen to me,
   GIVE ME SOME TIME TO BLOW THE CAT DOWN!!

Simon: Aye!! Do ya have to shout??!

For that matter, why the heck are you the

captain & we're swabs??

Nico: 'Cuz I look good... Hey, wait a minute - where's my parrot??

Jay: WHAT PARROT?? *burp*

It's Finally Friday...

2010-09-17T00:00:00.001-04:00

Jay: SEE MOMMY? I WAS A GOOD BROTHER WHILE SIMON WAS SICK - I CLEANED HIM TO MAKE HIM FEEL BETTER... UNLIKE NICO WHO BOPPED HIM IN THE HEAD - REPEATEDLY!!

Update on Simon

2010-09-16T14:26:00.000-04:00

Simon: Hi kitties, thanks so much for the purrs!! I think they did the trick - Mom was so worried about me last night she worked from home today just to keep a close eye on me. Late this morning she gave me some (GF) kibble (which I NEVER get - YUM!!!) & I kept it down ok & then she gave me some rabbit about an hour ago (triple YUM!!) & I'm fine! In fact Jay & I have been racing up & down the stairs playing tag all day!

You all must have SUPER purrs!! YAY!

Simon Says Thursdays

2010-09-16T00:00:00.004-04:00

Simon: Yeah, I'm not feeling the whole waving wand thing today...

...Try Jay - he'll swat at anything!

...I'm not feeling very well right now. :(

Mom thinks I may have to go to the v-e-t today 'cause I can't keep my food down...

(Mom: we'll let you know how it goes tomorrow)

Nico Wednesdays

2010-09-15T00:00:00.001-04:00

Nico: Yes, Mom - I approve of your new living room throw... *ahem* Excuse me, MY new living room throw!

...Doesn't it go great with my eyes?!

Tuesdays with JayJay

2010-09-14T00:00:00.005-04:00

Jay: THAT'S PURR-FECT! JUST HOLD IT RIGHT THERE - YUMMY!!

(Mom: this was taken after I finished my yogurt - Jay was "helping" me clean out the container so that I could recycle it...)

Why Mom Didn't Get Anything Done This Weekend...

2010-09-13T00:00:00.003-04:00

Nico: I'm comfy - DON'T MOVE!!

We Remember

2010-09-11T00:00:00.004-04:00

I had thought of typing in the times of the tragedies that occurred that day as moments of silence, but realized through my tears as I read through the timeline of that day there were too many...

Please take a moment sometime during the day to remember those who have fallen.

Simon Says Thursdays

2010-09-09T00:00:00.001-04:00

Simon: Look deep into my eyes & tell me you want to give me more rabbit... You're going to give me more rabbit... Maybe some more lamb, too!

Nico Wednesdays

2010-09-08T00:00:00.000-04:00

Nico: Mom gave me some catnip to calm my nerves... YUM!!! Nope, don't feel like fighting with Jay anymore - I NEED MORE CATNIP!!!

Tuesdays with JayJay

2010-09-07T00:00:00.001-04:00

Jay: UH, I'M HELPING YOU WITH THE TOILET PAPER, BECAUSE... UM... YOU NEEDED TO GET RID OF THIS ROLL???

They're STILL Fighting - Over NOTHING!!

2010-09-04T00:00:00.001-04:00

Simon: Our Mom decided that with the extended weekend, she would move the table in the living room over toward the kitchen, make a lounge out of the sectional & watch movies! Since Nico & Jay are still feuding (not sure why...) they decided to use the moved table as the backdrop (& sort of an obstacle) for their latest tiff.

As you can see, I was a spectator, too! (I'm no fool) Nico may be slender & a bit awkward with those cool poly paws, but he's still quite a bit bigger than both me and Jay...
So he usually wins!

...Doesn't stop Jay from trying tho
(that's why Mom says he has a "bear-like" personality)

Simon's Back

2010-09-03T00:00:00.001-04:00

Simon: Some of you kitties were wondering how my back was doing since I've been wearing these darn shirts for like, EVER!! Well, Mom reluctantly took my shirt off today to show how my back was doing

She says it looks much better - but the yucky wounds are still there (you can't see them, but she can still easily feel them) & I could easily still pick at them -

She let me stay out of my shirt for a few hours & watched me closely - then she put another one on... *sigh*

Simon Says Thursdays

2010-09-02T00:00:00.001-04:00

Simon: Hey Lady, I've decided that since I have a real lady cat now in my life

(Hi May Ling!!) - you can be my Mom. Whaddya say??

Only one thing tho, can I take off these shirts YET???

Nico Wednesdays

2010-09-01T00:00:00.000-04:00

Nico: HAHAHAHA!! Jay thought he was being SOOO sneaky, but he didn't sneak up on me!! Want to know why?? Here's a hint:

I may look sweet & but I am NOT daft!!

Tuesdays with JayJay

2010-08-31T00:00:00.000-04:00

Jay: I'M HIDING!! WAITING TO POUNCE ON SOMEBODY WHO PINNED ME DOWN 'CAUSE I WOULDN'T LET HIM BRUSH HIS OCD FURS...

THE THING THAT'S COOL ABOUT THIS HIDING PLACE IS THAT IT ISN'T ALWAYS HERE - YOU SEE, WHENEVER ONE OF US FEELS SICK, WE ALL RUN UPSTAIRS TO THE SAME COMFORTING SPACE...

OUR FAVORITE PLACE TO GET SICK IS ON MOMMY'S DUV-ET... BECAUSE SIMON LOVES TO EAT SO FAST & GETS SICK, MOMMY HAS HAD TO WASH HER DUV-ET LIKE A SQUILLION TIMES SINCE HE GOT HERE. THAT'S WHY SHE HAD TO GET THOSE SPECIAL DISHES TO SLOW HIM DOWN!! HE DOESN'T GET SICK TOO MUCH ANYMORE, BUT SHE DIDN'T CATCH HIM THE OTHER DAY WHEN HE SCARFED DOWN NICO'S FOOD & SHE HAD TO WASH IT AGAIN - WHICH GIVES ME THE BESTEST PLACE TO WAIT FOR NICO TO COME UP THE STAIRS!!

OOH!! OOH!! I THINK I HEAR HIM!! SHHHH!

Nico Justice

2010-08-30T00:00:00.001-04:00

Nico: Well Mom, you wouldn't help me move Jay so I could brush my furs.

...So I took matters into my own paws!

Jay: (muffled) GET... OFF!!!

(Mom: Sorry about the blurry pics - they were wrasslin' too much!!)

She Said YES!!!

2010-08-29T00:00:00.003-04:00

Simon: She Likes Me!!! She Likes Me!!! She Likes Me!!!

I've got a new lady in my life!! May Ling, I'll be right over to help you play with those awesome feather wands!!

Happy 102nd Post!!

2010-08-27T00:00:00.000-04:00

Well, ok - we would've celebrated on Wednesday - 'Cause our Mom said we were close to a hundred posts last week... Like everything else, she forgets!!

Nico: MOOOOM!!! I want to brush my furs!!! MAKE HIM LEAVE!!

Please Help Tommy & Jet!!

2010-08-26T21:53:00.000-04:00

There are way too many heartbreaking stories like this one, these poor loving cats were abandoned at a horrendous shelter in the Toronto, Canada area. Please visit Sparkle The Designer Cat's Blog to learn more. Please help spread the word about these poor little kitties!!

We are purring that someone with a loving home comes forward to take care of them!!

Simon Says Thursdays

2010-08-26T00:00:00.001-04:00

Simon: Do ya like me YET???

Nico: You're touching me... *hiss*

Simon: ps - we kept grumpy-butt Nico up all night running back & forth in front of him (& over him - he makes a great hurdle!!)

Nico Wednesdays

2010-08-25T00:00:00.001-04:00

Nico: I had a BAD night & am in need of a NAP - ASAP!!

Tuesdays with JayJay

2010-08-24T00:00:00.003-04:00

Jay: WHAT DO YOU MEAN I'M IN THE WAY?? I'M TRYING TO WATCH M*A*S*H TOO!

Simon Says Thursdays

2010-08-19T00:00:00.001-04:00

Simon: Hi Lady - it's unusual for me to be hangin' with you when you don't have food... But I must confess, I'm day dreaming about the beautiful Miss May Ling!! *sigh*

Please Help Koko

2010-08-18T20:39:00.003-04:00

There's a horrible story (that is unfortunately all too common) over at Coveredincathair.com (Warning: There is use of profanity) about a little cat named Koko in Georgia in need of help after being abandoned in a carrier at a closed animal clinic - then was sent to a high kill shelter. I swear... I just don't understand some people!! SHE ONLY HAS UNTIL THE END OF THIS WEEK BEFORE SHE'S PTS Please help spread the word to any & everyone - especially anyone near Georgia!!

Funds are available/ can be raised for vetting and transport... as long as there is someone who can take her!

Nico Wednesdays

2010-08-18T00:00:00.001-04:00

Nico: Wha? You were reading - Really?? Well, here let me move!

*PBFFFT!*

Tuesdays with JayJay

2010-08-17T00:00:00.002-04:00

Jay: OUR MOMMY WENT SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND WITH HER FRIENDS FROM VIRGINIA & WHEN SHE CAME BACK, SHE BROUGHT US (ME, REALLY) A NEW FRIEND - HIS NAME IS MR. TOAD. HE SMELLED KINDA FUNNY WHEN SHE FIRST INTRODUCED US, BUT THEN SHE SPRAYED HIM WITH A NIP SPRAY AND NOW HE'S MY BESTEST FRIEND!!

Simon's New Wardrobe

2010-08-16T00:00:00.000-04:00

Simon: So the lady took me to the v-e-t last week (right before her friends arrived from Virginia for a visit!) because I was scratching that spot on my back so much that I had big open wounds. The lady was getting worried that they would get infected so I got scooped up & put in the PTU - I did better this time, starting to trust that she won't desert me! The v-e-t told her that, while the wounds are bad they weren't infected - yet. She had two choices, she could get me an elizabethan collar or some shirts to prevent me from scratching. Since the collar would inhibit movement (& be really uncomfortable), she opted for the shirts! I fussed a little bit at first when she put it on me (she had tried a shirt on me a while back to keep me from scratching, but I flipped out - may have also been because my brothers were running around us) but this time, I settled down after a while. Now, I don't care if I have one on!

Anyway, the lady took some pictures of me in my shirts, so I thought I'd share them:

There He Is, YET AGAIN!!!

2010-08-12T00:00:00.003-04:00

Nico: Seriously, DON'T YOU EVER GIVE UP???

Simon: Did'ja hear the one about the cat that walked into a bar... Anyone? Anyone? ...Bueller?

Nico: No, GO AWAY!!

(Simon: for all you kitties reading this - I'll end the suspense of the joke even tho Nico's still being a stinker... He hurted his nose!! MOL!)

Tuesdays with JayJay

2010-08-10T00:00:00.002-04:00

Jay: MOMMY - IT'S AFTER FIVE O'CLOCK!!! IT'S EATING TIME, SO I'M GONNA SIT ON YOUR DRAWING TABLET THING UNTIL YOU GET UP & FIX THAT!!

NO MORE WORK - YOU'RE CUT OFF!!!

He's Trying My Nerves!!

2010-08-09T00:00:00.000-04:00

Nico: MOOOOMMM - he's doing it AGAIN!!! Why won't this brat leave me alone??!

Simon: 'Cause you don't like me... YET

We're late - As usual...

2010-08-08T21:39:00.000-04:00

Happy World Cat Day!!

A Moment with Nico...

2010-08-06T00:00:00.002-04:00

MOOOMMM - I think I saw a mouse - er, tabby under there!

I can see it moving - um, laying back there, I just can't reach it!

If only I could get under there...

I can see you're a skeptic - Hmmm, what can I do??

I know! I'll turn on one of my lasers & SCARE it out, uh I mean I'll turn on one of my lasers so that I can SEE it!!

Simon's Good News... & Bad News

2010-08-04T00:00:00.000-04:00

We have some good news... And some not so good news:

First, the good news -

Simon's ear fur is completely regrown! Yay!!

...Well, then Mom put some Promeris on his back - & he lost his fur on his back!!! Boy, he can't win!

(Mom: Admittedly I zapped him a little lower than I should, but in my defense Simon was being very wiggly - but that also accounts for his being able to scratch his poor skin raw... I also treated all of the boys for ringworm (just in case) as well - I've used hydrocortisone spray on him to cut down on the itchiness, with limited success)

We apologize on behalf of our Mom...

2010-08-02T00:00:00.000-04:00

Our Mom was scrambling all last week to meet something called a dead-line at work (we couldn't figure it out either - if the line is dead, why play with it??) Which meant that she didn't have any time to help us... She told us she still has to work on another dead-line (???) so our posting this week might be s-purr-a-tic, which is better than no posting OR visiting like last week! *sigh* Good help is so hard to find!

We hope everyone has a great Monday!!

~Nico, Simon & JayJay

Simon Says...

2010-07-23T00:00:00.003-04:00

Simon:

Well, Nico calls me "copy cat" - he thinks it's derogatory!! Ha! Jokes on him, I LIKE the nickname! In fact, I might as well live up to it!!

Here's ME showing off MY paws - my SoftPaws are black, so you can't see them too well!

... & here are MY fangs!!

... & well, I DON'T like my floofy tummy scritched so the lady didn't get that picture!! (I'd put the bitey on her fingers if she tried!)

ps. Take a close look at our header - you'll see why Nico's a seal & I'm a dark chocolate... point!! HAHAHAHA!!

Hearing Problems

2010-07-22T00:00:00.006-04:00

Nico:
I hear you woman, no need to raise your voice...

...I'm just ignoring you!

ps. Our "staff" found out late yesterday that our blog design was being terminated at the end of the week. In a panic, she tried to fix it - & ended up having to change the WHOLE thing. On the plus side, she's decent with graphics 'cause she went to art school... On the negative side, she doesn't know ANYTHING about html - the rework took FOREVER!! Whaddya think??

Cat & Mouse

2010-07-21T00:00:00.002-04:00

Jay:

MOMMY CAUGHT ME WITH A MOUSE THE OTHER DAY, WANNA SEE??

THIS IS THE ONLY KIND OF MOUSE I LIKE TO NAP WITH... HEHE!

Nico Speaks Out

2010-07-20T00:00:00.001-04:00

Nico:

I don't particularly like the way I've been portrayed in MY blog lately. I am NOT a dictator - all the kitties are free to do as they please... As long as I approve!

-What?

Anyway, I thought I would post some photos of myself in my beautiful meezer glory - to show I can be fun too!

Here I am, showing off my soft paws (Mom MADE me put them on when the family visited - something silly about an air mattress...) I think they actually make me look more ferocious, don't you??

...And these are my fangs

...And finally, my floofy belly - I'm SOOOO comfy! Mom was giving me skritches & then she had to stop to take the picture - seriously, where ARE your priorities, Woman??

Neat Mess

2010-07-19T00:00:00.000-04:00

Simon:

Yesterday morning, the lady woke up to find that we had "helped ourselves" to my dry food overnight... Since we had finished the food, there were just a few things to clean up! You're welcome, lady!!

Too Close!!

2010-07-16T00:00:00.001-04:00

Nico:
Alright, copy cat - you can just back on up, you're too close!! *hiss*

ps. Even though it doesn't look like it in this picture, the fur on Simon's ears is growing back!! Our Mom thinks the fur loss was due to either an allergic reaction to something within his previous environment, or another kitty (kitties) was actually beating up on him! We won't do that here, I'll just look down on him, hiss at him, demean him... You know, normal stuff!

Critical Letter

2010-07-14T00:00:00.002-04:00

Dear staff member - formerly known as "Mom" (or "the nice lady who takes care of me now" in Simon's case),

We are afraid your performance in the last few days has been abysmal & are questioning your continued employment with our firm. Not assisting us with our blog or helping us visit our friends is unacceptable. Insomnia & being busy at your day job are NOT plausible excuses. Until further notice, consider yourself on probation.

Sincerely,

Nicodemus P. Meezer

President & CEO of Meezer-Bengalville

Simon H.A. Meezer,

Chairman of Nip & Foodies

JayJay the Bengal (mix)

CFO - In charge of Fever Wands

On a side note: We would also prefer you to sleep downstairs on the couch so that we are not constantly disturbed by your fish flopping antics.

What the heck??!

2010-07-12T00:00:00.001-04:00

Simon:
Ok, as of Sunday, I have lived here for a whole month!! Can you believe it? I really like it here, but I have a bit of a gripe. It's not about the kitties here - JayJay is my friend & well, I'm still working on Nico... BUT, the lady here has some weird ideas about feeding me!

First of all, she puts me in another room so I won't eat the other kitties foodies. That in itself stinks!! Now, rather than feeding me the yummy raw & canned food that the other kitties get, she's giving me kibble!!! What the heck lady??! I know I scarf my food, then my tummy hurts & I barf everything up, but that shouldn't matter!! Now she's gone crazy & put my kibble in a big bowl with a can in the middle of it - doesn't she know this slows me down??!

(Mom: If any of you kitties (Moms & Dads too) have any idea of how I can slow poor Simon down so he can eat the healthy wet food - & keep it down, please let me know!!)

Jay Friday

2010-07-09T00:24:00.000-04:00

Jay:

I CLAIM THIS TOWEL HAMPER AS MINE!!!

Added Security Measures

2010-07-08T00:00:00.001-04:00

Jay:

SINCE I HEARD ABOUT THE NIP NANNER INCIDENT, I'M KEEPING TABS ON MY FAVORITE FE-VER WAND - DON'T BE FOOLED - SIMON MAY LOOK CUTE, BUT HE'S A TOY STEALER!!

Simon & Jay

2010-07-07T00:00:00.000-04:00

Simon:

Hey Lady, I'm bumping bums with Jay! We're almost friends now ...And you thought he'd be the one that would have a harder time accepting me - guess you had him & Nico confused!

ps. We hope no one else had any problems with blogger for the last few days - we've had problems posting, visiting & having our comments show up!!

Debate

2010-07-06T00:00:00.001-04:00

Nico: Hey copy cat - that nip nanner is MINE!!!

Simon: Can't we talk about this??

Reposted: A Report from Sparkle

2010-07-05T23:32:00.000-04:00

Could You Use a Little Meow in Your Home?

By Sparkle on July 5, 2010

With its graying asphalt and nondescript bushes, the office parking lot could have been anywhere in the U.S., but this one happened to be in Ft. Lauderdale. And like many parking lots and scrubby areas surrounding office buildings across the U.S., this one has housed its share of stray and feral cats. The cats at this particular parking lot were a little luckier than most because some of the workers from the surrounding offices have been kind enough to feed and care for them. And two kitties in particular, Daddy Meow and his daughter Little Meow were especially lucky because the young woman who looked out for them, Dorian Wagner, cared more than most.

For several years, Dorian took care of Daddy Meow and Little Meow as if they were her own. And in a way, they were her own, because the two had decided she belonged to them. Although a bit shy, they were anything but feral and they learned to love her as much as she loved them. Dorian had to wait through several litters of kittens before she was able to capture Little Meow and have her spayed. But while Little Meow nursed her final litter of kittens at a rescue (along with several others whose mother had died giving birth to them), she learned that humans may be scary at first, but if they were patient and polite to her, they were pleasant company.

Once Little Meow’s kittens were weaned, she was returned to the parking lot, since that was where she seemed to be most at home, and it was also the home of Daddy Meow. For a while, things returned to normal for the Meows. But in June, tragedy struck.

Whoever adopts Little Meow also gets this drawing courtesy of BZTAT!

Dorian saw that Daddy Meow was losing weight, so she brought him to the vet, who discovered he had an advanced cancerous tumor. Tearfully, Dorian agreed to have him put down. Little Meow was alone. Even worse, the people in charge of the parking lot decided they didn’t want Little Meow around, even though she was harming no one and was nearly as tame as any household pet. Dorian knew that if she didn’t do something soon, something bad might happen to Little Meow. So she packed her up and took her away from her parking lot home.

The only problem was that now Little Meow had no home at all. As much as Dorian wanted to keep her herself, she was already over the cat-limit at her condo. So until Little Meow can find a permanent home, she is staying with a friend of Dorian’s.

And that’s where you come in! We must find a home for Little Meow as soon as possible! Some of you may know Dorian from her blog, Your Daily Cute, and you will find all the details about Little Meow at this post. Dorian wants to find just the right home for Little Meow, and she’s hoping that if enough of us spread the word, the person who was meant for her will see it. Maybe that person is even you! If you can at least Tweet about Little Meow or post about her on your own Facebook profile or blog, you will have done something to help out this little girl. Thanks!

Dear Neala

2010-07-05T22:07:00.000-04:00

For a little kitten who left too soon...

You can run, play & eat all you want now.

Purrs,

Nico, Simon & JayJay

Happy July 4th!!

2010-07-04T00:00:00.001-04:00

Happy July 4th!!

Simon & Nico's Movie

2010-07-01T00:00:00.015-04:00

Nico:

This is a video of how to go about NOT sharing... I likes my emerycat board, I LOVES nip & I'm not too crazy about Simon...

If you look at both of us closely, you'll notice how I'm darker than Simon - It's very subtle, but that's why the v-e-t calls him a "dark chocolate" point. I'M A SEAL!! ...point :)

The Beautiful Black Kitty is Saved - YAY!!!

2010-06-30T21:57:00.000-04:00

Good News - I just read the updated post on Robin Olson's blog: http://coveredincathair.com

Not on My Watch: The Luckiest Black Cat Ever

I cannot believe the number of people who tweeted, re-posted, wrote articles, emailed their friends about this ONE black beauty! As of this afternoon, the little mama kitty was picked up by Bobbi, who is graciously taking her to the Vet so she'll be checked out and hopefully get a clean bill of health. Next stop-ARIZONA where she will be living with her new family! Tonight they're going to pick out a name for her!

I am completely stunned that this one cat, who surely would be facing her last hours, will now have the hopes of living out her days with a loving family. The odds she would have been rescued? Well according to Henry Co.'s stats, roughly 95% of cats that go in the door, never come out alive. Yes, I said 95%.

Not only is this mama being rescued, but another cat is also getting pulled, too!When we get the word out that cats need help, good people step up and say; "YES!" I will give that cat a home or "Yes! I will donate money for that cat's care!" It DOES take a village, as they say...

Look Fast!!

2010-06-30T00:00:00.002-04:00

Our Mom finally got a picture of all three of us boys together - she's thrilled!

'Course I was acting as if those two bothersome twerps weren't near me - Jay actually wanted his picture taken & right after the camera took the picture, Simon went after him... *sigh* We're still getting used to him - One big happy family, right?

Beautiful Black Panther Needs Adoption Quickly!!!

2010-06-29T23:47:00.000-04:00

In the south, the black cats are the first to be euthanized. No one wants them. Even if there is new research showing that black cats actually may have better genetics and live healthier lives and that they are notoriously friendly cats, the old stigma of being “bad luck” or evil is a tough one to shake.

This beautiful, friendly creature looks more like a small panther than a housecat. She had kittens, but none were to be found. She is full of milk and is an intact female. She is available to ANYONE for adoption. You do NOT NEED A GA LICENSE TO ADOPT HER, BUT YOU HAVE TO PICK HER UP & PAY CASH FOR HER ADOPTION or have someone adopt her for you on your behalf.

THE INFORMATION, BELOW IS DIRECTLY FROM HENRY CO CARE & CONTROL in McDONOUGH, GA.:

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PLEASE REFER TO THIS ID# 6/22-2455 WHEN YOU ASK AFTER THIS CAT.

It is so rare that a black cat gets adopted from us.....unless of course it goes to my house :-)

This gorgeous young girl came in full of milk but we have no idea where her babies are. Sadly no one has come for her and she will be chosen first to go down since black cats never make it out.

Please help us save her life. She is totally awesome.

She will not be held past Wednesday June 30th and will go down Thursday July 1st if rescue cannot be found (or if an adopter does not take her)

Betsy Merchant~

**Please Note; When forwarding, crossposting, or re-posting I ask that you leave this message intact exactly as it was written by me. I do not give permission to post my message, part of my message, or my photographs on Craig's List. Thank you for your help and support, and for respecting my wishes.**

Betsy Merchant~

We are very rescue friendly and are more than happy to work with any rescue group as long as the group has a valid Georgia Department of Agriculture license! Any rescue group, whether in or out of state, that takes pets from Georgia shelters, is required, by Georgia law, to have a rescue license issued by the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Animal Protection Division. Having tax exempt status is not the same as a license. For more information on obtaining a license, please call (404) 656-4914.

Contact:

mystiblu@bellsouth.net

Henry County Animal Care and Control

527 Hampton Street

McDonough, Georgia 30253

(770) 288-7401

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA67.html

Our Hours:

Monday-Friday: 9 am-4:30 pm

Saturday: 9 am-1 pm

Sunday: Closed

County Observed Holidays: Closed

The shelter is located at 527 Hampton Street in McDonough. We are located south of Atlanta off I-75. Take exit 218 and head east on 20/81 toward McDonough. Our address is 527 Hwy 20/81 East.

For all other information regarding ordinances, county codes, and other functions of Henry County Animal Care and Control please visit www.hcacc.org

If you can't provide a loving home for this wonderful kitty, would you please ReTweet, re-post on Facebook and tell all your friends about her-ESPECIALLY ONES WHO LIVE IN GEORGIA? THANK YOU!

Mirror Image

2010-06-29T00:00:00.000-04:00

Nico:

MOOOM - I don't remember signing up for a duplicate!!

I'M HELPING!!

2010-06-28T00:00:00.001-04:00

Jay:

ALL WEEKEND, OUR MOMMY HAS BEEN CLEANING & CLEANING - GETTING READY FOR HER FAMILY TO VISIT. SHE PUT ALL OF THE FLUFFY WANDS THAT I CARRY AROUND IN ONE PLACE - BIG MISTAKE!!! RATHER THAN POINT IT OUT TO HER, I JUST PUT THEM BACK WHERE THEY BELONG...

DOESN'T THAT LOOK MUCH BETTER???

Mom's Award - Whatever!

2010-06-25T00:00:00.002-04:00

So, The Creek Cats gave our Mom an award & we've been trying to avoid letting her post it (you'd rather read about US, right??) BUT, we guess we can't put this off any longer... Go ahead, Mother (notice the sarcasm!)

This award is for us Moms who help our kitties blog. Answer the questions, then pick five Moms to pass it along to!

1. What would your prefect day consist of?

Sleeping in with the boys - Well, I know I can have Simon & JayJay cuddle with me - we're still working on Nico (party pooper) & a nice sunny relaxing day - where I don't have to clean or do laundry!

2. How would you describe yourself if you were an item of clothing?

A nice, comfortable pair of sweats - it's my uniform at home!

3. What hobbies are you currently working on?

I love throwing pottery (creating it, not tossing it!) Since I just moved to the area, I'm on the lookout for a place to practice

4. Walking in the woods in wellies or bare foot on the beach?

I love walking by the ocean - ironic that I just moved away from it!!

5. Have you ever hugged or sang to a tree?

Umm… not when I'm sober

6. Growing your own veggies or nipping to the supermarket?

I would love to grow my own veggies - but I kill all plants… Not sure why - but that big plant I bought from IKEA (that the kitties like to dig in) sadly knows it's days are numbered…

7. Have you found anyone exciting in your family tree?

Nope - Nobody famous or interesting here!

8. Slap up meal in a posh restaurant or fish ‘n’ chips from the wrapper?

Either/or - depends upon the mood!

9. Which element do you most resonate with, Earth, Air, Fire or water?

I've been told I have a fire sign - but I have to disagree, I don't think I'm very firey - maybe more airy…

10. Do you believe in fairies?

Nope - but I'd love to be proven wrong

We're passing this award on to the Moms of:

Alasandra

Meezer Tails

Amy & The House Of Cats

Sparkle The Designer Cat

Eric & Flynn

Six Degrees of Separation ...or at least a few inches

2010-06-23T00:00:00.001-04:00

We are making progress!

WE WANT YOU SIMON!!!!

2010-06-22T00:00:00.011-04:00

Jay: OK - I KNOW THAT I HELPED NICO WRITE THE "WE HATE SIMON" RANT, BUT IN MY DEFENSE - HE WAS EGGING ME ON!! ...Ok, Mommy - I'll use my inside voice for this story! (won't be easy tho... It's kinda long)

Well, it all started the day Mommy brought Simon home. She noticed that his ears were missing some fur & figured either something was biting him or someone was beating up on him & since he was shaking his head a bit, she decided to take him to the v-e-t to make sure everything was ok...

As usual, when she went to pick him up, he cradled his head against her neck & relaxed - until he realized that she was putting him into the PTU - she tried to put a mousie that he was playing with in the PTU with him, but he took the opportunity to run - past me, past Nico (who hissed) & under the bed. As she didn't have much time, Mommy had to pull Simon out & put him in the PTU. Strike number one. Even though he was a wonderful traveler as she drove home from Ohio, this time he cried the whole way - she felt awful & kept thinking about how it must've happened the first time he was abandoned at the shelter in Kentucky.

The v-e-t was pretty quick, but she had to do a scraping of his ear & his forehead to test for a certain type of parasite. Strike number two.

When the v-e-t came back in to tell her that the test was negative, she did a cat scan (get it?) of his body to make sure that something called chip was working. When it didn't register, Mommy got a little worried. Even though Simon doesn't show any interest in going outside, we all know it only takes one time to get lost (I was never interested in going out either but when we lived in an apartment, my Grandma accidentally left the door open once. Nico didn't budge, but she found me way over on the other side of the building wandering around!)

She called the service & they told her to take Simon to a different v-e-t. She didn't want to do it, but had to make sure that chip was doing it's job. This time, Simon saw her coming & dashed under the bed - as she didn't have too much time again, she brought out the treats & we all came running. Same as before, she scooped him up & put him in the PTU & he cried. Strike number three!! This new v-e-t had the right kind of cat scan & chip beeped! However, Simon was so traumatized that when she got home & let him out, he ran under the bed & DIDN'T EVEN COME OUT FOR FOOD!! She put some treats out for him & let him calm down for a while. When she came back in to check on him - THEY STILL WEREN'T EATEN!! Anybody who knows Simon knows that he loves food - EVEN MORE THAN I DO!!

(*ugh* I can't whisper anymore!)

SIMON, I KNOW WE HAVEN'T GOTTEN ALONG TOO WELL, BUT WE'RE ONLY RAGGING ON YOU 'CAUSE WE KNOW YOU AREN'T GOING ANYWHERE! PLEASE COME OUT & PLAY AGAIN!!!

PS. THE V-E-T SAID SHE THINKS SIMON MIGHT BE A DARK CHOCOLATE POINT INSTEAD OF A SEAL POINT (HE'S NOT NEARLY AS DARK AS NICO)!! ...DARK CHOCOLATE - HAHAHAHA!

Good News for Miles - (One of the Meezer Boys)

2010-06-19T12:55:00.003-04:00

Mr. Miles has an announcement....

Hi Everyone,

I GOT A WONDERFUL NEW FOREVER HOME!!! YIPEE!!!!

A very nice lady named Judy (with a Y) came by tonight and now I am on my way home with her to my FOREVER home. I'm pretty confused right now cause I was starting to think Judi (with an I) was going to be my new Mom but she explained that I was in a place called a "Foster Home" so she kissed and hugged me goodbye and told me I was going to have a wonderful new home, so I believed her.

I want to thank everyone for all your help in spreading the news about me and my family. I really do appreciate your help as we are all alive today instead of the "other thing" known as PTS (Put To Sleep), whatever that is... Foster Mom Judi said "That's Not a Good Thing".

I especially want to Thank Cory for fighting/blogging for All of Us. Cory also gave my Brother, Simon (his new name) fka Bubba, a wonderful new home and Bridget for giving my Baby Sister Stella nka Yum Yum, a new loving home. You guys are the greatest in my book. (Cory: & thanks to all of the blogging kitties & their humans for helping to spread the word!!)

I'm told I have four new Brothers and a Sister. At least there won't be as many cats as Foster Mom Judi had. Maybe I will settle in sooner. The two Moms in my life, told me to tell everyone not to worry about me ever again, that I will be loved and wanted forever.

Thank You All Again, Miles (for now) never know what I might be named later. New Mom Judy said that Miles will always be part of my name (even if it is a middle or last name).

Simon's First Award!!

2010-06-18T00:00:00.002-04:00

Thank you Alasandra for this wonderful award!!

Here are 9 interesting things about myself:

1. Although I am a talker, I do not have a meezer yowl! When my new lady first heard me, she was surprised that I had such a soft voice.

2. I am SOOO food aggressive!! I LOVES FOOD!! I love it so much that the lady has to put me in another room when she feeds us kitties - otherwise I'll knock everyone away to gobble up their food, too! The lady wonders if I had to compete for food with my five other meezer siblings...

3. I am a small, little cat - a little smaller than JayJay! The lady guesses that I weigh about 8.5 - 9 lbs.!

4. I am über affectionate! I loves people, kitties - maybe even woofies! Every time the lady is sitting, I have to cuddle up next to her (Mom: I LOVE that he does this!!)

5. Between the two kitties that live here, I prefer to follow Nico around (much to his annoyance - he's the one who likes me less - so I have to win him over)

6. I love feather wands - I will play with them as long as you let me!! I don't carry them around in my mouth like JayJay does, though.

7. The lady thinks she discovered why JayJay ran through the screen - I've come bounding up to him, wanting to play & he jumps like a million feet in the air! I've done this several times.

8. I'm extremely patient with the other kitties that live here - I'll come up & sit near them, if they growl, I move a little farther away. If they don't growl, I'll sit there for a little while & slowly inch my way toward them - I don't want to spook them, I just want to be friends! We all know you don't make friends overnight! (Mom: Still trying to get a picture of this!)

9. I'm very happy here! The lady is so nice to me & I get to sleep next to her all the time! Don't worry too much about me making friends - I'll wear these boys down soon! I'm making great progress with JayJay - he didn't even hiss at me tonight when I brushed past where he was napping! Nico, well... that's another story (I'll get him to like me too, I just know it!)

9A. Oh & to address my supposed "smelliness" - I just got snipped last week!! Good catness - it'll be a few weeks before my manlycat smell goes away! Deal with it - besides, the lady doesn't think I smell at all!!

We've been talking & we know this award has made it around to just about all of the blogging kitties - we've checked!! Any kitty who would like to share 9 things about his/herself - TAKE IT!! We LOVE to read these - it helps us to get to know you better!!!

Our Very First Award - Yay!!!

2010-06-17T00:00:00.002-04:00

We gots this pawesome award from Ayla & Iza and Simon also gots it from Alasandra - Thank you!!

Ok - since we gots this award from Ayla & Iza first, we'll share our 9 interesting facts today. Alasandra gave this award specifically to Simon so he will get to list 9 things about hisself tomorrow!

1. Nico: I don't talk much - but when I do, I'm LOUD!! (gotta love the meezer yowl!)
   Jay: I AM A TALKER! (BUT MOMMY SAYS I SOUND LIKE A BABY BIRD)

2. Nico: Mom has a hard time feeding me - every thing disturbs me & I don't eat very much when I do
   Jay: I AM REALLY FOOD AGGRESSIVE - WHEN I FINISH MY FOOD, I GO AFTER NICO'S

3. Nico: I weigh 13.5 lbs. I am tall & lean with HUGE poly paws!
   Jay: I WEIGH 10.5 LBS. I HAVE A SMALL, SHORT FRAME WITH TINY PAWS!

4. Nico: I am very civilized & reserved - polite, I guess you'd say
   Jay: I HAVE A STUBBORN "BEAR-LIKE" PERSONALITY (WHICH IS WHY I ALWAYS YELL!)

5. Jay: I DRAG MY TOYS UP & DOWN THE STAIRS - THEN LEAVE THEM IN DOORWAYS FOR MOMMY TO STEP ON - HEHE!
   Nico: Umm, I don't...

6. Nico: I am a MOUSER!! I caught several at our last house! (Mom: ICK!)
   Jay: I STOLD ALL OF THEM!!! (Mom: I had to chase them away from the remains & clean up -Double ICK!)

7. Nico: I like to stretch by reaching up the wall & scratching lightly... I also do this to our Mom's leg to say hi!
   Jay: WHEN I WANT ATTENTION - I GET IT!!

8. Nico: When I get catnip - especially the fresh stuff, I go CRAZY!!!
   Jay: I'M ALREADY CRAZY - WHEN I GET NIP, I ACT THE SAME!

9. Nico: I just learned to drink the falling water from our filtered water fountain!
   Jay: I DRINK FROM THE TOILET WHEN MOMMY FORGETS TO PUT THE TOP DOWN!!

Hmm... We'll have a conference (yes, with Simon, too!) to decide who we want to send this award to - there's SO many deserving kitty bloggers to choose from!! We'll post that tomorrow!

WE HATE SIMON RANT!!

2010-06-16T00:00:00.003-04:00

Nico & JayJay:

Ok, we know that this rant might not be too popular, but darn it we're taking our blog back to give the

TOP 15 REASONS WHY WE HATE SIMON!!

1. He's stinky - like a Tommy Cat!

2. He's WAY more food aggressive than Jay is! (Jay: NOT COOL!)

3. He has NO respect for personal space - always trying to headbutt us!

4. He's smelly! Really, he is!

5. He follows our Mom around, looking for attention (Jay: SUCK UP!!)

6. He's sleeping on MY BLANKET!!

7. Mom called Jay a spaz after Simon startled him & he ranned thru the screen (Jay: WHO'S THE VICTIM HERE?? OH, & ATTIE - I AM NOT A MEANIEHEAD!!!)

8. He's SOOO Smelly - Seriously, can't you smell it???

9. He took over Jay's spot on the bed because our Mom can't stand to lock him in the bathroom!

10. He used OUR litterbox!!! (Mom: in his defense, Jay - you used his!) (Jay: WHAT'S YOUR POINT??)

11. HE SMELLS!!

12. He took over OUR cat tree - Woman, move it out of the bedroom so we can use it!

13. Our Mom now calls him her "cutie little meezer boy" What the heck Woman, WHAT AM I???

14. He's making our Mom sneeze (Mom: boys - I was sneezing before he got here)

15. HE SMELLS BAD!!!

This concludes our rant - & ps. these pheromone collars smell awesome!!)

Really??

2010-06-15T00:00:00.010-04:00

Really??! Do you hate me that much, THAT much? It's day four - that's right, only day four & I managed to continue NOT making friends with these kitties!! The lady was upstairs folding clothes when she heard a shriek & a scramble of little paws running across the hardwood floor downstairs. She came running down to find JayJay outside - OUTSIDE of the house!! I made him so mad he RANNED THROUGH THE SCREEN!!

I think he must be strung-high or something... *sigh*

(Mom: We're VERY lucky that 1. No one was hurt from that squabble 2. Jay was just outside on the patio upset & came RIGHT back in when I called to him & 3. I have the nicest couple for landlords - they have kitties, too - & just asked me to let them know when it was fixed!)

Simon's First Movie!

2010-06-14T00:00:00.012-04:00

Here is our brother, Simon playing with MY toy!!! Why can't this boy keep his paws to himself?!

Please CLICK HERE to read about these kitties!

Introducing Simon!!

2010-06-13T13:19:00.001-04:00

Hiya! My name is Simon Hunter Alexander Meezer!!

TLWTCOMN (The Lady Who Takes Care Of Me Now) had to drive 14+ hours almost straight to get me home! But she promised that I could tell the story today -

On Friday I was loaded up early in the morning with my brothers & sister into a big long metal monster & we headed up to someplace called Ohi-o. I was very scared & worried because we were all separated into different PTUs. The trip was hours & hours - I couldn't see anything 'cept the back of the driver's head!! Jazz, my oldest brother, was so upset at being in the PTU that he struggled & scratched at the metal bars until his poor little paws got leaky - the driver stopped & took him to a V-E-T to get fixed up, but he left the van running so that the rest of us kitties wouldn't get hot. Finally we stopped in someplace called Columbus & some of my brothers went away. A few minutes later, we were on the move again - I was very worried at this point... I didn't know what was going to happen!! This time we stopped in someplace called Mansfield. The van doors opened up & this lady climbed in. I knew in an instant that she was going to help me - I just knew it! She was so nice & talked so sweetly to me & my sister that I felt a little better. She brought her own PTU with her & when she opened my door, she asked me to get into hers - No pulling or pushing - she just asked! Since my own PTU was yucky & smelly (I, um had a little accident), I went right in - It was nice & roomy, plus it had a nice cushy pillow! She exchanged a few words with the driver & this other lady (I think her name was Judi) & then we set off in her big metal monster. This trip was hours & hours - but I was so comfy in this new PTU that I stopped crying! I was so quiet that the lady stopped half way to check on me to make sure I was ok - but I just looked at her & mewed that I was fine.

Finally, late in the evening we stopped at someplace the lady called "home". She brought me inside & introduced me to two new kitties - she said they were my new brothers, Nico & JayJay. Which was weird, 'cause I already had brothers of my own! What the heck was she talking about?? The little cat named JayJay came up to my PTU, looked in & hissed. I didn't like that one bit!

Then she took me upstairs & put me into the bathroom. As if I hadn't been through enough today - she came at me with a soapy warm cloth! Didn't she know I knew how to clean myself?? I didn't like that either so I ran & hid in the bathtub behind the curtain - I kept asking her where I was & where my family was & WHY SHE INSISTED ON RUBBING AT ME WITH THE SOAPY CLOTH!!! (she said I was a stinky-poo)

She gave me some really yummy stinky goodness to make up for the soapy cloth & I was sooo hungry that I gobbled it all up in only a few bites! Unfortunately then she closed the door on me & I was left alone... So I cried. A little while later, the lady came back in & said that everything was set up & she carried me into another room where she laid down with me. It was very nice - but I kept asking her what happened & where my family was. I was so confused!

The next day I woke up & the nice lady was still sleeping. So I mewed a little & she woke up. She said it was time to get to know the boys & opened the door. I walked out & looked around - it was very different here! The lady grabbed her blanket & headed downstairs, so I followed. There I met another meezer - he looked just like me! Except he was big & long with huge paws! I went right up to him & said hi!! But he just backed away & hissed! What the heck is wrong with these kitties??

I guess the lady was so worn out from the trip (I was too - why did she have to sleep so much??) She set up her blankets on the couch & laid down again, but she started asking me what my name was. I told her that my name was Bubba but I didn't respond to it... (she tried to call me by that name & I walked the other way) So, she started calling out names - Prince! Ashley! Bartho-le-Mew! Didn't like any of these, so I didn't respond. She kept going - Barnaby! Barney Miller! Beauregard! Nothing. More name calling... After several more, she called out Simon - I liked that one, I even mewed! She took that as a sign & started calling me Simon. That's my new name! She said my full name was going to be Simon Hunter (because I was on the hunt for a new home - Thanks to Jacqueline & her kitties) Alexander (because she said it fit) meezer!

Anyway, that's my story so far - I hope these kitties will warm up to me, I really need a friend! The lady said I could start blogging on here & that I could probably find some blogging kitty friends in the meantime. Will you be my friend??

JayJay The Bunny

2010-06-11T00:00:00.015-04:00

HERE'S ANOTHER PICTURE OF ME!!! DON'T YOU THINK I LOOKED LIKE A BABY BUNNY?? MOMMY SAYS I WAS TEENY WEENY WHEN I CAME HOME!!

(PSST - NICO, MOMMY SAYS YOUR FACE LOOKS FUNNY IN THIS PIC, TOO!!)

~Nico: Darn you Woman... *sigh*

Mom's on the road today to get our *sigh* new brother - She's supposed to take bunches of pictures!

RED BANDANA DAY!!

2010-06-10T04:24:00.000-04:00

Woman, where is your mind?? Yeah, I know you're excited about TCFKAB!! BUT it's no excuse to forget about OUR contribution to the Portuguese Water Blog's Red Bandana Day!!! I know we DIDN'T cooperate, but we WERE snoopervising when you were altering OUR pictures!! POST THESE NOW!!!
... *please* :)

If you know of anyone looking for a meezer friend, please contact Judi at redheadone@sssnet.com

Status Report

2010-06-10T00:00:00.002-04:00

We know everyone wants to know when TCFKAB (the cat formerly known as Bubba) is going to arrive - our Mom included! She's been on pins and needles all week! But there was a delivery snafu & TCFKAB wasn't going to be able to be delivered to Fort Wayne, IN until Sunday... Well, that was FINE with us, but our Mom couldn't wait, so she's making plans to drive the whole way to Ohio to pick him on Friday!! (Mom: YAY!!)

Well, in preparation for our new brother, we're going to share all the names everyone has contributed:
Prince
Ashley
Bartho-La-Mew
Barnaby
Barney Miller
Beauregard or BoBo for short (not sure about this one...)
Rhett Butler (because someone thought he looked like a southern gentleman)
Bo
Bubba
Brother
Paddy (since he's had the luck of the Irish getting a forever home)
Hope
Hunter (Thank you Calle, Halle & Sukki - we KNEW we were missing a few!!!)
Caesar
Geronimo
General Robert E. Lee (Lee for short)
Jackson
Journey
Magill
Mocha (Mom's favorite name so far!!)
Mylan
Rocco
Rhett
Simba
Simon
Toby (I've had a little boy kitty named Tobey - so this ones not a possibility)
Valentino

We hope we have all of the suggestions - Mom wants to meet TCFKAB first before we start narrowing down!

This is our most favorite inconvenient place to lay!!

If you know of anyone looking for a meezer friend, please contact Judi at redheadone@sssnet.com

Judi's Kitties

2010-06-09T12:30:00.000-04:00

Happy Wednesday! Nico here - with Jay making a few side notes... Some not appreciated. (Jay: HEHE! - IT'S FUN TO ANNOY YOU!)

According to the time line that Mom was given, the meezer boys should've been pulled yesterday & should've gone to the vet to take care of all of their shots & things (including TCFKAB's hoo-haectomy). By today they should be on the road to Ohio & FREEDOM!!! YAY!

Mom's getting a little antsy - she wants to hurry up & get TCFKAB so that he can hurry up & start settling in with us... WE don't have a problem waiting!

Between getting the house ready for our new brother, setting up our posts & the chaos at Mom's "work" (they're STILL making changes to her artwork!), we've barely had time to visit our friends!!! I think me & Jay should consider trading in this model & getting a new one - she isn't cutting it... So in other words, we promise we will be around to visit everyone as soon as we can!!

ANYWAY, because Judi's a self proclaimed Crazy Cat Lady status, we thought we would post some pictures of her rescues that she sent us!

This is ChuckE - He kinda looks like me!

This is Odie - He looks like me, too! (Jay: NAH, THEY'RE BETTER LOOKING THAN YOU!)

Quiet, brat!

This is Abigail - she kinda looks like Jay! (JayJay: SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!!)

This is Remy LeFeets (Feets for short) - he doesn't look too much like me, but he's a POLY MEEZER like me - YAY!!!

This is Minnie Mouse - she doesn't look like either of us, but she likes boxes, like Jay! (Jay: SHE'S BEAUTIFUL, TOO! I LIKE THE GIRL KITTIES!)

And Finally - here's the reason she calls herself a Crazy Cat Lady!! & Mom thought her bed was crowded with just Jay!

We hope you enjoyed the pictures! We'll post an ETA on TCFKAB as soon as we get the information! & as always - If you know of anyone looking for a meezer friend, please contact Judi at redheadone@sssnet.com

Meezer Colors Day

2010-06-09T00:25:00.000-04:00

*Gasp* I almost forgot it was Meezer Colors Day today from the Meezer Tails posting!!! Here's my post celebrating my colors!! (Mom got a little artistic with this shot)

If you know of anyone looking for a meezer friend, please contact Judi at redheadone@sssnet.com

Yay!! We can blog again!!

2010-06-08T00:00:00.008-04:00

We're so glad blogger is working again!! We weren't sure if the problems last night were blogger's error or human error (notice we didn't say "user error" WE don't make errors - our STAFF does). But this afternoon, we saw Jan's message on the CB about blogger being down & so Mom's off the hook - this time...

(Mom: I would've been climbing the walls if blogger had crashed last Friday - with the meezer emergency!)

Anyway, like we said yesterday - we received an email from TCFKAB (The Cat Formerly Known As Bubba) so we thought we'd post it:

Hi Nico and Jay, This is your new bwooduer Bubba. I want to Thank You with all of my heart for offering me a Loving Forever Home. I promise to be the bestest bwoodure you have even knowned. I promise not to be too much of a pain in the b***, but pls give me some time cause I have been haven' a lotta bad stuff happenin' in my life lately. I was taken away from my Mom and Dad, froaded in a nasty place called a shelter there was no cushy beds like I had at my house, I had to be seperated from my bwoodures and sissies probably never to seed them again, they are going to make me a part gurl (neutered) then I gotta be put in a van for 5 to 6 hrs. and brought to a place called OHIO. I don't have clue where that's at, does you?? Then I's got to live at a Crazy Old Cat Ladies house until she can bringdids me to Che-coggo. Then I's probably going to have to go thru you guys hissing and not liking me. I am going to be a physical and mental wreck for awhile but I is sure that your and now my new Momma will make sure that I will get a lots of love n' understandin"

PS, Remember I has a Southern Accent.
Regards,

Bubba... but not for long (yeah gonna' haveta git a new name, too)

Mom's going to meet the Crazy Old Cat Lady (Judi - the cat rescuer!) in Fort Wayne, IN to pick up Bubba. We told her she didn't HAVE to... But apparently she's all excited - what the heck, Woman?? What are we - kumquats?

We're still taking suggestions on what to name Bubba - When he gets here, we'll decide what name suits him the best!

ps. If you know of anyone looking for a friend - a meezer friend, please contact Judi at redheadone@sssnet.com

2010-06-07T07:39:00.002-04:00

****Please Stand By... We're Experiencing Technical Difficulties****

We actually received an email from Bubba (or the cat formerly known as Bubba as we like to call him) that we were going to share, but blogger is being a poop - so we'll have to share it later... :(

~Nico & JayJay

ps. This also means that we won't be able to visit anyone until it's fixed :( :( :(

JayJay Sleeping

2010-06-07T00:00:00.002-04:00

DON'T I LOOK COMFY-COZY?? I LOVES SLEEPING ON THE BED!!!

...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ-ZZZZZZZZZ (THAT'S HOW I SOUND SLEEPING!)

... WHERE'RE YOU GONNA SLEEP, MOMMY??? HAHAHAHA!!!!