Thursday, December 17, 2015

Secret Paws Moved Mountains to Get Here!!

Ok, that might be a slight HUGE exaggeration, but once you hear who my Secret Paws is, you will see what I mean!

Silly me, I forgot to say hi to all of you!! Hope every furry is doing well!

I am so excited buzzed from all of the Valerian Root that I received, that I can barely think straight to tell you about who my Secret Paws is!!

This past Tuesday was a day like any other.  I was laying around, watching the clock, wondering if it was too soon to start whining for dinner when Dad came in with a box! Mom looked up and said, "Oh!! I bet that is from Cody's Secret Paws!!"

The second Mom and I looked at the labels on the box, we knew EXACTLY who it was from!


It was from Pixie and Zorro of the Swiss Cats Blog!!!


 Mom and I could barely contain our excitement! Mom has been obsessed with Switzerland ever since she first saw Heidi starring Shirley Temple. Mom has always wanted to visit Switzerland and receiving a package from there is probably as close as she is ever going to get to BEING there!  I wanted to inspect the package more closely to see if I could smell The Alps!!

The second the box was opened I KNEW that there was something or some THINGS that smelled intoxicating!!! I could not wait to get a closer look!

Mom said before I could do that, I mustn't be greedy, I had to read the card that Pixie and Zorro's Mom, Claire, had taken the time to write for me:

After I read the lovely note that  Claire, Pixie and Zorro had written for me, it was time to get down to the serious business of opening presents!! I didn't know where to begin!


It didn't take me long before I zeroed in on the one that I would open first!






It was a super cute catnip pillow that had Christmas colors on it and it had Valerian Root inside!! I LOVE IT!!


Mom took a video of me playing with it too!

There was a cat tunnel that Mom said was the nicest she has EVER seen!


You will see a better photo of this further down in the blog where it is shown open....but in the meantime, Mom is dying for you to see one of HER favorite gifts that Pixie, Zorro and Claire sent to me!  Mom says it is the most adorable Santa Mouse she has EVER seen!


I just LOVE mice and I LOVE the color red!! This little guy is gonna be LOTS of fun!!! But...I'm not done yet! I received another catnip kicker that is called the Wild Catnip Stick,  that is ALSO red:



After I played with this one, I was pretty buzzed, it was time to let the room spin 'round and round....

Did you notice how I just STOPPED? Yep kitties, that was it for me! All of that nip and Valerian Root got to me and I slept for HOURS and HOURS after I was done playing. Don't worry, I was fine and I DID make sure I got up for my 10pm snack    buffet!!! 

Guess what kitties? Claire, Pixie and Zorro didn't forget my Mom either, they included a beautiful Swiss calendar where Mom can live vicariously and gaze at scenes of Switzerland and pretend that she lives there!!



Isn't that beautiful!? Mom LOVES it and is touched that Claire included Mom in the Secret Paws box as well! 

We Want To Say Thank You!!

to Pixie, Zorro and Claire for picking out such pawesome, fun and thoughtful gifts!!!! You can see all of them in the photo below and you will also see the tunnel unfolded in this photo. The artwork on the tunnel is unique and Mom is in love with it! I am too! I normally don't use tunnels much but Mom was shocked when I immediately went inside this one, she tried to get photos but I wouldn't look out of the hole, so she gave up.


These gifts are just catabulous and Mom and I will put them to good use!! THANK YOU!!! We would also be remiss if we didn't thank Mom Paula from Sweet Purrfections and her kitties,  the hostesses, Truffle and Brulee for all of their hard work on Secret Paws 2015!!



 It isn't easy coordinating all of the purrticipating kitties, giving us all of the information we need to mail our gifts, etc., etc., and we want Mom Paula to know how much we appreciate her hard work!!!

The Secret Paws event is one of our favorite of the year, and without Mom Paula, Truffle and Brulee, we wouldn't have all of the fun that we have with it, so THANK YOU!!!

Thanks again to Zorro, Pixie and Claire for such generous and fun presents!!!!! I will be playing with them often and Mom will think of you every time she gazes longingly at the scenes from Switzerland! Thank you!!! We love you! Thanks for being so kind!

Cody and Mom


41 comments:

  1. That is one pawsome Secret Paws package, Cody! I just love seeing what all the kitties are getting :) And Mudpie is jealous that your mom let you open yours already!

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    1. thanks so much Mudpie!! It was sooo pawesome! I am with you, I LOVE seeing what other kitties get too! (I still remember YOURS from last year!) Awww, don't feel bad, Mom only let me open it cause we are Jewish...if I had Christmas, I would have had to wait! You will be able to open yours soon! Love, Cody

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  2. OMC, what amazing gifts - and how lucky you are to have the Swiss Cats as your Secret Paws kitties!

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    1. I know, right? We were TOTALLY lucky!!!!!! That tunnel and that mouse are just too cute!!! We love everything but those are my (Mom's) faves!

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  3. Wow you are one lucky Kitty Cody,pawsome presents.Mummy signed me up to a couple of christmas gift exchanges,we got partnered up with some great bunnies...hehehe mummy won't let me open my gifts till christmas Day....hehehe she said I have to many presents now....how can you have to many presents?xx SPeedy

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  4. Wow, Cody, that's an awesome package for both you and your mom! We, too, are impressed she let you open it right away. :-)

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  5. You're one lucky kitty Cody! Getting so many cool gifts from a beautiful country like Switzerland is awesome!

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  6. WOW Cody! What a FANTASTIC box of fun you got from Swiss Cats! That tunnel is fabulous and all the other toys too. Lucky Miss Caren got a calendar so she can pretend she's visiting Switzerland. You were SO lucky that your Mom let you open your stuff before Christmas. My Mom is being MEAN and making me wait!

    Love and Hugs, Sammy

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  7. That is a fabulous Secret Paws package you got, Cody! Have fun with all those presents.

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  8. That is so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!! You really built up such great momentum and enthusiasm - we almost felt like we were in the room opening gifts with you! We love the Swiss Cats - they really sent you some pawsome and thoughtful gifts!

    This is our first year participating and we had so much fun helping Mom put our package together for our Secret Paws. We were quite miffed when we found out, however, that it meant the box would be leaving our premises.. We thought it was for US!!

    Purrs from the Zee/Zoey kitties!

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    1. Oh Deb you are so sweet!!! Thank you!!!! We love the Swiss Cats too! lol about the kitties being miffed, Cody was the same. When I brought the gifts home he thought they were for him but they weren't!!!! We just love the Secret Paws exchange, so much fun!

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    2. Isn't it interesting how things work out sometimes?? Like your Mom 'going to Switzerland' through that pawsome gift box, MOL!!You sure got some great things! That looks like a most beautiful calendar!

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    3. Oopsie, meowmy was stoned too, we think... she should have gone to bed already...she didn't pay enough attention as to where her comment went, MOL!!

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  9. Cody, I can't tell you how BIG mommy is smiling and me too actually, looking at the videos and LOVING you and your enjoyment of your presents. That was the sweetest of all...getting to see you playing with them. You are a dear sweet lovable baby and I know you have had and will continue to have the bestest Christmas ever! Smoochies to you and your brofur. And huggles to your parents. xxooxox

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    1. Katie thank you so much for your kind words, you made my Mama SMILE big time! Thank you for watching my videos (we deliberately kept them super short), it was kind of you to do so! Mom was touched that you could pick up on the fact that I AM "dear, sweet and lovable" just from my videos! That TRULY made her day! Sending much love back, Cody and Mom

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  10. Those are some nice gifts Cody. Enjoy.
    Sue B

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  11. Oh Cody, that is one fantastic Secret Paws box. What fun to get something all the way from Switzerland. And a nice calendar for the Mom and some great toys for Cody. So happy day for you Cody.

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  12. Aw wow!! Look at all that great stuff!!!!!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  13. Our mom has also dreamed of going to Switzerland one day so she is really enjoying the pictures of all your wonderful gifts! We have a feeling you will be spending the rest of the year zoned out on all that nip and Valerian Root!

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  14. I wonder my catnip doesn't make us nutty
    Lily & Edward

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  15. You scored big time Cody. Yes you did.

    Have a purrfect day. More of my best to your wonderful mom. ♥♥♥

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  16. That sure is a super cool bunch of goodies from a really super cool bunch of Swiss pals!!!

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  17. Oh Meow Cody you hit da jackpot. Valerian root no less. Fanks fur sharin' all da fin and gifts wiff us, we just luv seein' all da kitties wiff their gifts. Dat's one cool tunnel to be sure. Have fun.

    Luv ya'

    Dezi and Lexi

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  18. OMC how exciting! We love the Swiss Cats and the best part is getting stuff not availble in the U.S.!!!

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  19. Wow, Cody! You are one lucky kitty!!

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  20. You got great presents from the Swiss Cats Cody. That valerian really got you buzzed! The tunnel is lovely with the owls on it. My mum went to Switzerland in her last year at school and has always said she wants to go back.

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    1. yes I most certainly did!! Oh yes I got buzzed! My Mom (and me too!) loves that tunnel! It's so cute! Mom said if you go back to Switzerland, to please take her with you! Love, Cody

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  21. What a great tunnel. Valerian is a real good high.

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    1. Isn't that tunnel just too cute? As for Valerian...maybe I should try it? Ha!!!!!!!! (and that is the MOM talkin'!)

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  22. Pixie and Zorro are great Secret Paws. Those are all wonderful and thoughtful gifts.

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  23. Wow, lots of cool stuff! I love that tunnel, but of course, who wouldn't love a bunch of nip and valerian root! Enjoy, Cody, and Merry Christmas!

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  24. We love Pixie, Zorro and Claire , and they sure sent you some great gifts. We have received our Secret Paws , but Mom won't let us open anything yet. Pfffft! Have fun with your goodies, Cody.

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  25. We're so glad that our package arrived on time, and mostly that you love it Cody ! You made us smile on the videos, it looks like you really enjoy valerian root MOL ! Happy Holidays furriends, we were very happy to be your Secret Paws. Purrs

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    1. Oh Claire we know how hard it is to ship overseas and it is AMAZING that you got it here so far before Christmas! You put so much thought into each and every gift and Cody and I deeply appreciate it! I am so happy the videos made you smile!! I so wanted you to see how much Cody LOVES those presents!!! Happy Holidays to ALL of you as well and thank you for being our Secret Paws!! You made us soooooooo happy! xoxo

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  26. Claire chose so very special gifts. We are in love with that tunnel too :) Adorable! Have fun with your lovely presents Cody :)

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  27. What a wonderful gift from Claire, Pixie and Zorro! And we LOVED watching you on the videos, Cody. You were obviously having a good whiff there MOL. The Staff has been to Switzerland many times and she says it is very beautiful there! xoxox

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    1. Oh Austin it truly was wonderful!!! Thank you about my video too, My mom says I am the LAZIEST "player" EVER! MOL!!! Mom also said she is sooo envious that your Mom has been to Switzerland....she is so happy that your Mom got to go!!! Love, Cody xoxo

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  28. OMC Cody your Secret Paws totally rocked! Love love your videos! Hope you and your furramily had a wonderful Christmas!
    Luvs
    Marty, Mom and the Gang

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    1. thank you!!! Yes, Cody is one LUCKY kitty for sure!! Hoping all of you have a wonderful Christmas too! xoxo

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