Caturday News & Mews + Contest
We have a special Olympic-sized Caturday New & Mews edition.
Someone’s birthday is coming up and Odin came bearing gifts. This vole rescued and will hopefully to see its next birthday. Odin is more interested hunting than killing and announces his success with a trill, “Look mom, just for you!” I don’t normally have a camera handy for these “presents” but my lens was focused on a deer when Odin waltzed by.
It was a week of surprises, fun and respite from the demands of palliative kitty care. After Merlin peed on the bed for the second time in a week, I resorted to puppy pads. Miraculously, he hasn’t had an incident since. I’m calling it “carrying an umbrella in case it rains”. I finally got some sleep after I whispered in Merlin’s ear, okay begged, “Please no crying tonight. I can’t take it anymore.” He was quiet as a lamb. Fingers and paws crossed for a repeat performance tonight.
I sorely needed a break and enjoyed attending the Japanese film festival in NYC to see new feature film about cats called Rent-a-Cat. Tamar Arslanian of I Have Cat sported a cute new Audrey Hepburn hairdo and a rare case of shyness. Cat rescuer extraordinaire Dawn White was amused by our antics. A purrfect time was had by all.
We have a caption contest hosted by Lisa Fleming. What is this mama cat saying to her three kittens? The winning caption will win a copy of Lisa’s book Cat And Crow. Enter your caption comment here or at her Cat and Crow Facebook Page The winner will be announced here on Monday. This contest is open to any cat lover anywhere in the world!
Lisa has plenty to crow about. Her book Cat And Crow was selected by Blue Buffalo as their book of the month.
The Olympics are in London but did you know pets have their own games?
We’ve entered several events and hope to bring home some gold. Click here for entire event list. Good luck to everyone who entered!
Only three more days to vote for us! You know the drill by now. Vote here and every vote counts. Thank-you from the bottom of our furry heart.
18 Comments
donna
Caption Did u guys go through the cow pasture or dont u boys ever hear of listerine
CATachresis
Caption “What time do you call this? Don’t answer back! Get inside immediately. Your dinner’s in the dog.”
Odin’s present is the best … well I am sure he thinks so! Great pic.
❤❤Merlin❤❤
meowmeowmans
Happy early birthday, Layla! 🙂
We are definitely purring and praying for Merlin. We hope last night was just the first of many repeat performances.
Sorry we missed the Rent-a-Cat premiere. Sounds like it was fun, and that it is a neat film.
We’re voting every day!
rumpydog
I hope your luck holds with Merlin.
My caption: And just WHERE are your mittens?
Tamago
Happy early birthday! Looks like you are getting a wonderful present 🙂
I love the way you put “carrying an umbrella in case it rains.” How nice Merlin can use “umbrella.”
I am interested in the movie Rent-a-Cat. Looks very interesting!
animalartist
You’re not kidding there’s a lot here!
I’m so glad you and Merlin came to an agreement. It’s best to be understanding of their needs, but there’s nothing wrong with letting them know you have needs too.
Good luck in the games! And I’m totally envious all the girls got together for a movie and I wasn’t there! (My local friends would laugh hysterically at that because I always turn them down for outings.)
Phyllis Fitzsimons
Love this site, writing, pictures and all!
Caption suggestion for Mama cat and three kittens…
Where have you three been? How dare you raise your tails to me!
Texas, a cat in New York
Sending many purrs to Merlin – hope they can help even if just a little bit!
Happy Purrthday to the Mom, of course! Odin’s pic reminded me of Grouik: he often brought home gifts to the humans. I’m not that good at catching them though.
Odin’s pic also made me thought of a caption for this last picture:
“This mouse was for the humans, not for you kiddies!”
Purrs!
Tinch
Remember, kittens, always keep your tail erect when bowing to her majesty!
Kimberly
Ginger Jasper
Thats a brilliant picture of your present. Glad you got some rest.. For the caption: ” Stop right there I have first dibs on the fresh catnip “
Lillycat
I said “About, FACE!” You guys are not coming in until I finish my housecleaning.
CarenOsrinGittleman (@CatChatCaren)
Happy EARLY Birthday “Mom”….we are also purring for Merlin……..
Brian
We all send our very best purrs and hugs to sweet Merlin.
Kathy Mangan
I loved the pictures and thought of the time our cat Waylon brought a mouse to our BBQ party.
How and where are you using the puppy pads?
I am so sorry about Merlin’s condition. Gunther looked just like Odin, Last fall, he purred all night for two months on my pillow and one night, he no longer did. We made the tough decision. He had cancer. He was 13.
For the caption:
All right, you bunch of hooligans! Which one of you made a mess in Mom’s garden?
or the politically correct one:)
All right, which one of you made a mess in Mom’s garden?
purrs. Kathy
boomermuse
Kathy, thanks for your good wishes. I placed the two puppy pads on an area of the bed he has been using but not where I sleep. So far so good.
Kathryn
Oh my, what an incredible post, Layla. So glad the vole was okay. Hope you can get rest with Merlin aging. He really loves you. Love that deer. Must C that movie.
As for the caption: I immediately thought of this:
“Oh, three little kittens, good little kittens, where have you been? What? You’ve been to London to visit the Queen?”
Stephanie
What beautiful photos! Here’s my suggested caption for Mama and her kittens: Where have you been? I waited up all night for you!