Mancat Cat Monday: Gone Girl #BetterWithPets
Good morning, good afternoon or good evening cat lovers, it’s Mancat Monday with Merlin, Domino and Odin. We’re usually in the spotlight but our mom Layla is stealing it from us about Better With Pets…
News Bulletin. We won’t be blogging much until November. We’ve been working hard doing a whole lot of nothing. You know the usual loafing around, real or pretend hunting, cuddling with the humans, posing for the odd photo shoot and finagling treats. But our mom has been working like a dog and travelling. Like all cats, we don’t like it when there is a big change or worse, when humans go AWAY. We don’t care if trips are for business or pleasure. All we know is someone is GONE. In our case, it’s our mom Layla is the GONE GIRL (fab book and movie btw). She only goes away for a few days usually but even one night is NO GOOD. Our dad stays and takes care of us but it’s not the same. How dare her look like the cat who swallowed the canary even though we agree life is #betterwithpets.
Last week Layla was invited to attend an awesome Purina Summit #BetterWithPets in NYC but OMC, why is she posing with Victoria Stilwell, a dog trainer? Apparently they had a good chat dishing in the ladies room and press room after her presentation on the power of positive of dogs. Purina brought together a cross-section of the best and brightest presenters to a enlighten and entertain in a one day event. From a rocket scientist to rappers, a 14-year-old inventor, veterinarian researchers, sound therapist, founders of the cat video festival and moderated with heart and humor by public radio host John Hockenberrry. This year the theme focused on how the human-animal bond can be strengthened now and in the future. You’ll be able to watch all the talks and performances by the end of the month online at www.betterwithpets.com
Oh no, more dogs…and TurboRoo the famous two-legged chihuahua giving Layla kisses? This is too much!
Why did America’s most famous vet, Marty Becker take Layla’s pic posing with a strange cat? Why was she the only one fool enough to wear cat ears at the summit?
Why is she goofing around the Henri le Chat Noir’s Will Braden? With those darn cat ears no less! He’s the co-founder of #CatVidfest.
And it gets worse. We nearly fainted when we saw her whispering sweet nothings to Vito, the famed cat star of film and stage. This was at a Pet Expo in NYC by Whitegate PR ( co-owner Dana Humphrey in the background) a couple days later. I hadn’t seen Vito since a fundraiser at the Algonquin Hotel in August and it looks like we’ve both gained some weight.
Okay, she did bring back some treats but still. Oh and we hear she’s going away AGAIN to Atlanta next week where she’s presenting at the CWA conference AKA BarkWorld/MeowWorld. You just know she’s going to be coming back smelling like d-o-g-s again.
She has some nerve posting all these pics of NYC, the most amazing pet people, the private Purina reception at the fab Eventi Hotel on Instagram while we’re WAITING for her to return. Mind you they did put her up in a nice upgraded room with a view, but she must be a Luddite since she still can’t figure out why some cats have eleventy gazillion likes and we don’t. Duh, it would help if she posted more pics of us cats, right? However she claims to be posting the best pre and post summit pics at her other blog Boomer Muse this week about the serendipity of things going wrong and being saved by Bobbi Brown. But no cats.
That’s it, we’re going back to sleep. Until we meet again.
Yours,
Merlin, Domino and Odin ( three not even remotely famous cats)
P.S. we are all doing well.
38 Comments
Bev Green
Great pics indeed…and yes it is hard when the peeps leave the kitties 🙂 mine are acting up due to the new catio..one in particular who wants out! but they will settle..s i have been busy and know how hard it is..tell Layla to relax and enjoy..treats are always a nice sorry from the peeps..meanwhile i have spray to deal with urghh! huhs Fozziemum xx
Harvey, Miranda and Silver
Tell mum to relax, enjoy her trip and look forward to seeing her when she gets back!
Robin
That looks like it was a great conference! Your Mom was lucky to get to go to it. Don’t worry kitties, I’m sure she does nothing but think of you when she is away.
Susan from Life with Dogs and Cats
Looks like she had fun–even if there were dogs.
Purrs (and wags) from Life with Dogs and Cats.
Kitties Blue
We think y’all are famous! Our mom looks forward to seeing yours in Atlanta. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
Layla Morgan Wilde
Can’t wait to see you in Atlanta!
Golden Woofs: Sugar
Oh! Layla 🙂 Love the photos. It was a pawsome summit. It was great to see you again. Guaranteed you will smell like “doggies” at BarkWorld! Have a great time. Golden Woofs
Layla Morgan Wilde
It was so awesome seeing you again and sad you won’t be at BarkWorld 🙁
M. K. Clinton
That sure sounds like a great time even if you did have to leave your kitties. ☺
Athena and Marie
Wow…. your mum has been busy! Looks like she had great fun but I bet she missed you.
I’d be worried too if my mum went away.
Purrs xx
Athena
Denise DiBetta
Meow! Loved seeing this pics, the event looked outstanding…you look fabulous in those ears my dear!!! =^^=
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks, I have to support my kitty tribe :-0
The Swiss Cats
Your mum is very busy ! We’re sure she misses you as much as you miss her ! You deserve some extra-treats because she kissed other cats and even dogs, though ! Purrs
Connie Marie
You 3 are famous in my eyes, glad you’re doing well, keep it up!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks and purrs!
Caren Gittleman
I am sooo bummed that this year I wasn’t there and last year you weren’t when I was! Maybe next year we’ll get it right!!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Next year for sure!
meowmeowmans
It sure looks like Layla had a great time with her travels, but we understand about it being hard when she is gone. We feel the same way here! – Moosey, Gracie and Zoe
Katnip Lounge
My COD she is steppin’ out on you boys…we say, DEMERITS!
Sometimes Cats Herd You
We are sorry that Layla has traveled and left you so much recently. We don’t like it when the head peep leaves us, either. When she went to BlogPaws, Ashton wouldn’t sleep with her for a week afterward. But thank you for letting her come to Atlanta so the head peep and everyone else can see her again at BarkWorld/MeowWorld. She’s looking forward to getting to see Layla again and to hear about her adventures.
(And it’s pawesome she was the only one at #BetterWithPets with cat ears on. Cats represent!)
Layla Morgan Wilde
It’ll be great to see your mom again too!
Austin Towers
You guys ARE famous in my book!!! When Layla finally gets home, give her the collective rump of reproach …… until she produces the treats, of course! xox
Flynn
Your mum is very busy! I know she will miss you as much as you will miss her and probably more.
I don’t like it when my humans go away, I spend all my time sleeping.
They were due to go on a cruise last Tuesday but cancelled to stay home with me while I was so ill.
Brian Frum
My Dad was sure happy to finally meet your Mom!!!
Layla Morgan Wilde
Same here and your dad gives the BEST hugs!
Coccolino
Oh no, being GONE is just not fair! But, friends, in her defense, those are some pretty awesome events and if you get some treats that’s not too bad 🙂
da tabbies o trout towne
doodz….we hope ta hell ina hand baskit yur mom dinna swallowz a canary
glad everee one iz doin well….its coz ya ree mane…BURD free…ya noe 🙂
♥♥♥
Skeeter and Izzy
Oh guys we are so sorry to hear that your furs are ruffled! It will be ok cause Mom will feel extra guilty and make it all up to you!
You go Layla! Wear those cat ears with pride wherever you go! You have to represent no matter if you are keeping counsil with DOGS!!!!
We’re glad that you are having a good time Layla and hope that you are feeling better.
Luvs
Skeeter and Izzy and the Feral Gang + Twig & Peanut and Romeo >^..^<
Angel AbbyGrace
Your Mom is such a busy lady, but we know and understand how much you miss her when she’s gone. We sure did enjoy all of those photos and we hope the time away is enjoyable and we’ll miss you!
Tamago
Oh I know it’s terrible when your mom is away! But I know she misses you a lot, too.
Those pictures are wonderful. Looks like she was having lots of fun. I’m surprised she was the only one wearing kitty ears…:-)
The Island Cats
We heard that the Purina conference was really good. Miss Layla looks like she had a fun time.
Kathryn
Enjoy, lady with the strange cat and cat ears! Enjoy! Soak it all up. You only live 9 times!
We will be here, waiting!
Kathryn
I am going to see Gone Girl tomorrow at our local theatre. 2 for 1 at the matinee price. Special treat for me.
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks for understanding. I feel like I’m living all 9 lives at once!
Sammy
WOW, Mom Layla is one busy cat lady! What great photos though AND I think you mancats probably miss her terribly BUT I can assure you that the feeling for her is quite mutual……….enjoy some “MAN TIME” with your Dad…..I think she’ll be bringing you some treats!
Hugs, Sammy
Layla Morgan Wilde
Thanks Sammy, we love our cat dad but two of us are mama’s boys
Summer
My human is so sad she had to miss this event! And she says she would have respected us kitties and not posed with any dogs! (I even believe her!) At least she is (almost) ready for the CWA conference – she will see you there!
Layla Morgan Wilde
see you soon!