Caturday Quirky Cat News
Welcome to the latest quirky cat news curated by Layla Morgan Wilde.
The voice over actor to play Grumpy Cat in her Christmas Movie is selected
When we first heard Grumpy Cat was going to star in her own movie, the million dollar question was who could possibly capture her essence in a human voice? The actor needed to be sweet but sassy and convey the global black cloud of grumpiness we know and love. Glee’s Jane Lynch was tapped for the role but she changed backed out after winning an Emmy. The lucky second choice actor is Aubrey Plaza, best known for her funny role on Parks and Recreation. She quirkiness extends into Twitter where her handle is @evilhag. We reserve judgement and eagerly await Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever airing on Nov. 29 at 8 pm on Lifetime.
Give a listen to Plaza being her ironic self and tell me if you think she can channel her inner Grumpy Cat. I’m betting she’ll nail it.
If you haven’t entered our Grumpy Cat Book+ Giveaway, hurry, today is the last day and oddly enough hardly anyone entered. Current odds of winning are 1 in 3. Go on, it might be your lucky day. To enter just leave a comment at our giveaway post.
Our favorite quirky cat lover find are stickers for your car from Stikitvinyl on Etsy. I know one blogger with 13 cats who would love them.
Our favorite vintage find is a rare Kliban photo album cover which went for a steal on Ebay and will probably come back for sale in the secondary market.
Okay, this is veering in the weird anthropomorphism department, but this cat in a baby swing is oddly relaxing to watch. What can I say, it’s been a long, rough week with our Merlin on a roller coaster of ups and downs.
A week ago he stopped eating. None of his favorite foods or treats enticed. When a cat is almost 20 with kidney disease, this is not unusual. We tried everything including more sub-Q and forcefeeding. Hubby, out of desperation tried to find a chicken-based cat food Merlin might like. We’ve finally hit on a combo of force feeding and Blue Buffalo chicken which he’ll eat on his own in tiny amounts. On Wednesday I thought he wasn’t going to live another day but he’s rallied yet again. Every extra day with Merlin is a bonus at this point and our #1 focus is monitoring his quality of life. Someone is with him 24/7 and many of you know how exhausting hospice care is. Thanks for your continued purrs and prayers.
What does a cat lady look like? Are you proud to be a cat lady? I know I am. Notice it’s NOT crazy cat lady. Join the movement by posting a pic of you and your cat with the hashtag #CatLadyPride on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Let’s see your beautiful faces.
23 Comments
Katnip Lounge
Hint noted…
Cherish each hour with Merlin…I’ve been thinking about him.
xx Trish
Sweet Purrfections
Sending purrs and love for both Merlin and you.
Judy & C.A.T.S
Purrs and prayers for Merlin!
It’s too bad Jane Lynch had to pull out of the voice of Grumpy Cat, she would have done a good job. We love the cat in the baby swing. Love, Cali, Andy, Tater and Shelly (C.A.T.S)
The Island Cats
Purrs to you and Merlin. He sounds like a fighter…not willing to give up. Enjoy every moment with him (but we know we don’t hafta tell you that. 🙂 )
Flynn
Sending love hugs and purrs to you and Merlin.
Kathie
Sending love and hugs for Merlin.
Sue Brandes
Sending prayers and hugs for Merlin. Lots of blessings to you. I just don’t see her as grumpy cat at all. Maybe someone like Ellen or Tina Fey.
Charlie,Cashew,Garfield,Tubby,Hope
Pawesome Cats
Purrs and prayers for you and Merlin. xxx
Deztinee High
Well ow fawts on hers is dat she be bowin’ and stoopid. don’t fink shes a good choice at all, but what do weez know wight?. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi
The Swiss Cats
We keep purring for you and Merlin. Purrs
Austin Towers
Sending so much love and purrs and good thoughts to you and Merlin! xox
Angel AbbyGrace
Loved the video and yes I can understand why it’s soothing. I understand the 24/7 round the clock care and what it entails. Eek out every moment you can that is one thing you’ll never look back on with regret. Thinking and praying for you and Merlin.
Connie Marie
Such a Gorgeous photo of you and Merlin. One to cherish! He’s so lucky to have you and his Dad and brothers!
Exhausting, the 24 hr watch, but needed and you get every moment with him. Sending love and purrs to all.
I am a Cat Lady for sure, but don’t have a pic of me worth posting,
Love the vintage cat photo album!
Brian
Grumpy cute and a cat swing too, furtastic! We are all sending our very best purrs and prayers to dear Merlin.
Deb Barnes - Zee and Zoey
All the best to you and your family as you spend this blessed time with Merlin. xoxo
Layla
Thanks guys!
Skeeter and Izzy
We send our love and support to all of you. We wish our dear friend God Speed when the time is right for his departure into the world of peace and health. We know he will be waiting there with all of our babies when we get there too. Merlin is and always will be an extraordinary feline. The crew here sends purrs of comfort and peace to the whole family. Know we are there with you Layla.
Luvs of the biggest kind,
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut and Romeo >^..^<
Layla
Many thanks from our crew to yours.
Sammy
Merlin has the will to live……that’s because he does not want to leave you and his brothers even though he knows his sister is waiting for him with open paws. He will choose his own time…..some of us have that understanding with our guardians – I know that I sure do! You and Merlin are on the same wavelength…..we are sending purrs and prayers every day……………..
Love, Sammy and Mom Pam
Layla
Merlin has the strongest will to live of any cat I’ve known and is hanging in there. Thanks so much for you kind prayers.
Summer
Merlin is quite a resilient guy! I know he will let you know when it is time, but it seems like he wants to squeeze every last ounce out of his last life – and I don’t blame him. Purrs to you, and to him.
Layla
Yes, he’s squeezing every drop : -)
Cary Hillman
Sending love and prayers for Merlin and family