tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51826812168544371492024-03-18T15:04:08.670-04:00Cat and DOG Chat With CarenCat Chat With Caren and Cody is a cozy corner where cat lovers can grab a cup of catnip tea, curl up in a cozy corner and laugh, learn, share and enjoy a plethora of cat related content that includes book reviews, product reviews, cat health issues, cat related give-aways AND MORE! If it's about Cats, we'll chat!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comBlogger2347125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-6512203566188468622024-02-14T11:51:00.002-05:002024-02-14T11:51:27.667-05:00Happy Valentine's Day to all of you SWEETHEARTS! #WordlessWednesday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15Cu2WVQuZ-tz3sMoo-XMylZmxfMJYUklUJ44jGyqqw9T276V2Qh_m42kpYEoxFR5kb4jRZf_p5lbfAHBlEDGMyTj0HVy0l6aHl3ObeY9ptO-FN1B6NNwRByJL7ACGdQ1ecaNSEWQPG7Udi2X_O2deED4YXDd0O2Jk6JxqVighVNd9FM4j4Ck4SqMDh_1/s640/Valentine's%20Day%202024.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi15Cu2WVQuZ-tz3sMoo-XMylZmxfMJYUklUJ44jGyqqw9T276V2Qh_m42kpYEoxFR5kb4jRZf_p5lbfAHBlEDGMyTj0HVy0l6aHl3ObeY9ptO-FN1B6NNwRByJL7ACGdQ1ecaNSEWQPG7Udi2X_O2deED4YXDd0O2Jk6JxqVighVNd9FM4j4Ck4SqMDh_1/w640-h640/Valentine's%20Day%202024.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-28533335777089646872024-02-05T00:00:00.001-05:002024-02-05T00:00:00.153-05:00Happy Birthday to one SPECIAL GUY!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrLUf9bNCicPvc1hRaYp5ifjFQBCA1bFxGgpoN6zso3skhIiY7FMSA77e0XpGe77gZ79a2GYmypAmqWGfa-_WL4swaggKsSwvZRMYRdMl9GW21siUzBcmfxEnWO754qVnLBj7J0Vz8tNCiMgRnAfDda76Za_etvSYxX1lvxnZMAy_So0gQXrU-XdfZ2c6/s1333/Lenny%20birthday%202024.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrLUf9bNCicPvc1hRaYp5ifjFQBCA1bFxGgpoN6zso3skhIiY7FMSA77e0XpGe77gZ79a2GYmypAmqWGfa-_WL4swaggKsSwvZRMYRdMl9GW21siUzBcmfxEnWO754qVnLBj7J0Vz8tNCiMgRnAfDda76Za_etvSYxX1lvxnZMAy_So0gQXrU-XdfZ2c6/w480-h640/Lenny%20birthday%202024.PNG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Wishing our Dad the HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS!</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">He gets up at the butt-crack of dawn (4 am!) to get ready for work and takes Levi to the bathroom and feeds him!</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">He works hard 5 days a week, all day, as a Building Substitute Teacher at our local High School.</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">He is patient, (MOST of the time lol), kind, caring, loving and devoted to everyone in our furmily!</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">We couldn't ask for a better Dad and Mom says he is a great husband too!</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Happy Birthday Dad!!!!!</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: medium;">Love, Roary, Levi and Mom!! (Dad, sorry about the cut off quote on the last picture on the bottom right.....Mom says you should be able to figure out what it says lol! God forbid she just edits the collage and fixes it! Love, Roary)</span></i></b></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-56131653468293145432024-01-28T13:47:00.000-05:002024-01-28T13:47:09.730-05:00Our Lions CAN DO THIS!! #NFCChampionship #OnePride<p><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> Hi everyone! It's Roary! Mom wasn't going to post today because she is afraid of jinxing the Lions, but I told her that the past two games where <b>MY</b> face was featured, we <b>WON!!</b> That was enough to get my superstitious Mom to allow <b>ME</b> to put up a post!</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Today our Detroit Lions will be battling the San Francisco 49'ers in the NFC Championship game. The winner will go to the Super Bowl!</span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Lions have <b>NEVER</b> been to the Super Bowl and while it will be an incredible challenge, we are confident that our <b>LIONS CAN DO THIS!!!</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">There are <b>TWO</b> good omens too....the first is they are playing at <b>LEVI </b>Stadium (<i>sound familiar?</i>) And....the band Journey is performing at half time. One of their verses in <b>"Don't Stop Believing"</b> is <b><i>"born and raised in south DETROIT." </i></b>And....Journey will be performing here in Detroit this July......we definitely aren't going to stop believing!!</span>
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</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #2b00fe;">The Lions are major <strike>underdogs</strike> undercats in this game, but we think that just might make them hungrier! <b>GOOOO LIONS!</b> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFvQRz3HhVTDRYcDqL1M31lxuMbl2AoupOWkYr9ZJiVOYT91wb4Ui0abMDNuiIG9s7Ja5qGl10fxlSf3PunIY8w3x3_nzNOBIUAS5Lk7xls4lqeXuWy4zcf4ko9bziMNi8nBKjNnej5LVsO16BUZEO4bczDqbk3FdpGF8eIZN7-6c1JIryQsySgpOISIx/s864/ROARY%20ROARS%20like%20a%20LION.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmFvQRz3HhVTDRYcDqL1M31lxuMbl2AoupOWkYr9ZJiVOYT91wb4Ui0abMDNuiIG9s7Ja5qGl10fxlSf3PunIY8w3x3_nzNOBIUAS5Lk7xls4lqeXuWy4zcf4ko9bziMNi8nBKjNnej5LVsO16BUZEO4bczDqbk3FdpGF8eIZN7-6c1JIryQsySgpOISIx/w640-h640/ROARY%20ROARS%20like%20a%20LION.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGDoe1em7_fVE7Hx2UGM_kqomo8HEz7dFIeJV9elqtvF1gxp16z5zR0ushy1f51IRyPBUgNj1SFT75t7ciEwN8Dqf1KxrjsJE-ocRU3cqRB0ayZd2b6zacTv3UnyHNIluupKuTNkcInyeQFexG-79dxiZ6HqN1mPFREblpZCqVnFRCqMulJwpto_yYpi-/s309/NFC%20grit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="298" data-original-width="309" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGDoe1em7_fVE7Hx2UGM_kqomo8HEz7dFIeJV9elqtvF1gxp16z5zR0ushy1f51IRyPBUgNj1SFT75t7ciEwN8Dqf1KxrjsJE-ocRU3cqRB0ayZd2b6zacTv3UnyHNIluupKuTNkcInyeQFexG-79dxiZ6HqN1mPFREblpZCqVnFRCqMulJwpto_yYpi-/w400-h386/NFC%20grit.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Unless you love San Francisco, please pray for us!!!</span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Love, Roary</span></b></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-8085353872765544762024-01-21T13:28:00.000-05:002024-01-21T13:28:31.068-05:00Goooo Lions! Beat Tampa Bay! #NFCDIVISIONAL ROUND<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzi7eKcTz6O-nMmSXYitaEFTA6Y1BDGHGpkQCe6pLFqiCV7amh9zpfcv2pQQDJTtUTWloQ3xHBFv0KJ0Mr7nUjyW4oUNb5I8KkAbfQPmacgji51qeUBiQV5Lq1DcswTILqf0DNrvdd9od8Mh8QVUAZB3oY-ZbqKHjD16L1SGFpSePzweaZWJrP5yXz2kxa/s563/Detroit%20Lions%20Love.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="563" height="624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzi7eKcTz6O-nMmSXYitaEFTA6Y1BDGHGpkQCe6pLFqiCV7amh9zpfcv2pQQDJTtUTWloQ3xHBFv0KJ0Mr7nUjyW4oUNb5I8KkAbfQPmacgji51qeUBiQV5Lq1DcswTILqf0DNrvdd9od8Mh8QVUAZB3oY-ZbqKHjD16L1SGFpSePzweaZWJrP5yXz2kxa/w640-h624/Detroit%20Lions%20Love.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp6zF5gDUz4-u6_hDQpe3ZLX-S54FdtWVmiqT_hXuqvn4VlZSKcq3WKK4R_0qeZU3zC0vLgjF3p2kAV877-vvHRoZ1W_9c4-CCCH9HFLbtCCDCVdPol0yACukf_o_7EqJpp6KOADpwPQ_mwDzUxR1XwbNkzD5O-I9o84zKcpE12fQYbWuu-w9f6ueLgoE/s791/Detroit%20Lions%20strong%20Lion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="520" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEp6zF5gDUz4-u6_hDQpe3ZLX-S54FdtWVmiqT_hXuqvn4VlZSKcq3WKK4R_0qeZU3zC0vLgjF3p2kAV877-vvHRoZ1W_9c4-CCCH9HFLbtCCDCVdPol0yACukf_o_7EqJpp6KOADpwPQ_mwDzUxR1XwbNkzD5O-I9o84zKcpE12fQYbWuu-w9f6ueLgoE/w420-h640/Detroit%20Lions%20strong%20Lion.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYMyKAEvlLVOYWtWJY9JtjeTGj3Hv0v4mzb-7E_hE32NwaJFmk4nYnA2SlNKS5oGdsJs5A7HlsoPsz5_qD45on6DRzxIgbM2MRys7mDpjZrWqsBsY32RkJBENgtBf7sJqRhxA7wsxH8E1BaO2zlcZk5Ig4uvebaA2DI2xfp-5NzsJm10K5Sl2aIQ3tgHM/s864/ROARY%20ROARS%20like%20a%20LION.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYMyKAEvlLVOYWtWJY9JtjeTGj3Hv0v4mzb-7E_hE32NwaJFmk4nYnA2SlNKS5oGdsJs5A7HlsoPsz5_qD45on6DRzxIgbM2MRys7mDpjZrWqsBsY32RkJBENgtBf7sJqRhxA7wsxH8E1BaO2zlcZk5Ig4uvebaA2DI2xfp-5NzsJm10K5Sl2aIQ3tgHM/w640-h640/ROARY%20ROARS%20like%20a%20LION.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;">KEEP IT GOING BOYS!!</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: x-large;">GOOOOOOOOOOOOO LIONS!</span></b></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-6212678254165647342024-01-14T00:00:00.006-05:002024-01-14T00:00:00.343-05:00Wishing My Lions Good Luck!!! #DetroitLions #NFCWildCardGame<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg-k6Ejo2b6drGFn0tYTr1VVX7JmNI7KyaYHm1fTiuTUr0YbVr5ZJ-s3frIizR3gG93TOi3tDYplSzcfEhnQZLV6mkluSoO0YbeSdUZ1VE9qbYHGQS9uUxQKatTJFt8hqqrXQiA1phmni0BdlP7hbE7g0mmQ4lh-4Gd6ATuQ7dlz6qiGTyChP53ptIX3Vs/s864/ROARY%20ROARS%20like%20a%20LION.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="864" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg-k6Ejo2b6drGFn0tYTr1VVX7JmNI7KyaYHm1fTiuTUr0YbVr5ZJ-s3frIizR3gG93TOi3tDYplSzcfEhnQZLV6mkluSoO0YbeSdUZ1VE9qbYHGQS9uUxQKatTJFt8hqqrXQiA1phmni0BdlP7hbE7g0mmQ4lh-4Gd6ATuQ7dlz6qiGTyChP53ptIX3Vs/w640-h640/ROARY%20ROARS%20like%20a%20LION.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thank you Ann from<b> <a href="https://zoolatry.blogspot.com/">Zoolatry</a></b><br />for this amazing graphic!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> Hi furiends! As many of you know, I am named after the mascot of the Detroit Lions football team! We are both named "Roary!!"</p><p> Today is an exciting day! Our Detroit Lions are in their first playoff game in 30 years and the <b>FIRST</b> playoff game ever at Ford Field! I am so excited I can barely stand it!</p><p>Mom is excited too but has <b>EXTREMELY</b> mixed emotions. Mom is a huge Matthew Stafford fan (<i>he is the quarterback for the L.A. Rams who we are competing against</i>). He played with Detroit first for <b>TWELVE YEARS!!!</b> Mom was heartbroken when he left but was thrilled when he finally got his Super Bowl ring!</p><p>So while Mom and Dad will actually be AT the game cheering for their Lions, Mom will be smiling when she sees Matthew Stafford return to the field of his <b>FIRST "HOME."</b> She will also be secretly smiling because she is going to wear her old Stafford Jersey under her Lions sweatshirt and doesn't care what <b>ANYONE</b> says! She also refuses to boo him when he takes the field!!</p><p>Soooooo Goooooooo Lions and may the best team win!!!! The nice part? Mom will be happy however this plays out!</p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-67124417749259590412024-01-01T14:36:00.002-05:002024-01-01T14:36:37.764-05:00Happy New Year 2024!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4m2yZgSe77z3E2r29yxwkFnl0uEbh0xN5JKyqi1LJh2qJHF7ixK5drxGNpw8nqbctjUm-BrtoLlO6iJvquIlKj43K5aJflkGTYhDmI9x6j4YciaakJLtZKohrAE6g_6mODOZG4NZmmaabMRBg4oXfTjUlxsalWNNDzIjEwBXKQt2_JmqnlWpMWXdXL37/s1280/New%20Year%202024.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="903" data-original-width="1280" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4m2yZgSe77z3E2r29yxwkFnl0uEbh0xN5JKyqi1LJh2qJHF7ixK5drxGNpw8nqbctjUm-BrtoLlO6iJvquIlKj43K5aJflkGTYhDmI9x6j4YciaakJLtZKohrAE6g_6mODOZG4NZmmaabMRBg4oXfTjUlxsalWNNDzIjEwBXKQt2_JmqnlWpMWXdXL37/w640-h452/New%20Year%202024.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Dearest friends, 2023 was quite challenging. There were profound and heartbreaking losses of beloved pets and people, a world in turmoil and many people struggling in the U.S. due to our crazy interest rates etc. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The arrival of a new year enables us to reset, adjust, focus and change our way of thinking and acting, if necessary. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Sending each and every one of you our loving and heartfelt wishes for a 2024 that brings good health, prosperity, love, peace and fun adventures that will fill your hearts with joy!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!!!!!</span></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-24148045666599826922023-12-13T00:00:00.001-05:002023-12-13T00:00:00.139-05:00Our Holiday Card for YOU! 2023<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHr55PrU_oDRePenDNj-SJH3dKJtg0Brcopa7tHI_-SXscuQIY5IBlQ20iSYE-lqN_P5AzysE1i2AcWiDqnTBWJIpYnLjfK9Sc3sT5DRurx1CrZXBd-7etfBrx6roHl5K3bqX0O7BQPjubZLJaoX1fkLjGgVCcEhejfyw1DxjLVe182Vo65txFW4t2xadz/s828/Our%20Holiday%20Card%202023.jpg%20latest%20edited.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="828" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHr55PrU_oDRePenDNj-SJH3dKJtg0Brcopa7tHI_-SXscuQIY5IBlQ20iSYE-lqN_P5AzysE1i2AcWiDqnTBWJIpYnLjfK9Sc3sT5DRurx1CrZXBd-7etfBrx6roHl5K3bqX0O7BQPjubZLJaoX1fkLjGgVCcEhejfyw1DxjLVe182Vo65txFW4t2xadz/w640-h414/Our%20Holiday%20Card%202023.jpg%20latest%20edited.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-91783562727361100672023-12-08T16:47:00.002-05:002023-12-08T16:47:33.203-05:00Chanukah 2023<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Well we didn't make it for the first night and here we are by the skin of our teeth for the second night! Thankfully we have "Eight Crazy Nights!!!"</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpklkbq4CerSefSl0tKCugfvh4ciB7VqIevdN8t_WAzYnU2buz2lcTzz_Jol2ocqom65W1qVd3oSJVosaiCpo6phQR3wgqk7rwkTz4DW7JixemQoevSvcXGzlAKWHK7s_3xbfYz2dsXkJEttQSiDwhP_fMdR0PS9NcM_p8JnwHZ5LoEOkA6Mt7duZ2v0I6/s1280/Chanukah%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpklkbq4CerSefSl0tKCugfvh4ciB7VqIevdN8t_WAzYnU2buz2lcTzz_Jol2ocqom65W1qVd3oSJVosaiCpo6phQR3wgqk7rwkTz4DW7JixemQoevSvcXGzlAKWHK7s_3xbfYz2dsXkJEttQSiDwhP_fMdR0PS9NcM_p8JnwHZ5LoEOkA6Mt7duZ2v0I6/w640-h640/Chanukah%202023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">We pray for peace, love and kindness</span></b></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-29272429521866800632023-12-04T00:00:00.002-05:002023-12-04T11:01:00.375-05:00Children's Cat Book: "BURT THE AIRPORT CAT" Written and Illustrated by Christine Henry<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvjZg_8vCCwCydNk4A4TiRuR1idcw4XqECiyK0Lwf3fU5A1Ekud0-rk9_i-GUtgeBuuU7db6KqRBKeC1R9wBIPUyLA6n9hNAFEeSjvwLAu5bN15-eLYLLwEA6XVPsmWvvt_EsOOM0fcamXdzH1DWdJ10_fQQBKSawHc2c4oRTrUfkzrVM9-NOW9-Z30Zu/s400/Burt%20the%20airport%20cat%20cover.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="302" data-original-width="400" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvjZg_8vCCwCydNk4A4TiRuR1idcw4XqECiyK0Lwf3fU5A1Ekud0-rk9_i-GUtgeBuuU7db6KqRBKeC1R9wBIPUyLA6n9hNAFEeSjvwLAu5bN15-eLYLLwEA6XVPsmWvvt_EsOOM0fcamXdzH1DWdJ10_fQQBKSawHc2c4oRTrUfkzrVM9-NOW9-Z30Zu/w640-h484/Burt%20the%20airport%20cat%20cover.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>FROM THE AUTHOR:</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;">"</span><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">This is my first book in a series, which I’ve written and illustrated, and all my illustrations are watercolour, not digital.</span> <span style="font-size: 15px;">This is a cats adventure story. </span></span><span style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"> </span></i></b><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Burt is a black cat about to embark on a family adventure. But at the airport, he is separated from his family and accidentally left behind to fend for himself. Burt is a curious cat by nature, and decides to take advantage of his new surroundings and explore the airport. He meets new friends, Valkyrie, Scout, and the Padre, and samples local cuisine as well. The kindness of his friends is remarkable and enduring. Will he ever reunite with his family? Join him on his quest to learn more."</span></i></b></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-size: 15px;"><span class="s1"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><i>"The moral of the tale is kindness, friendship and acceptance as Burt is a black cat. Regardless of his colour, parents can talk to their children about diversity and demystify the superstition associated with black cats</i></b>." </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s1"><b>FROM CAT AND DOG CHAT WITH CAREN:</b> A darling book with lovely illustrations. Burt meets all kinds of people and animals while stranded at the airport. They all offer him help and hope until he is reunited with his family. This is a cute book that little ones will enjoy, would make a great gift for the holidays!</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0228843847" target="_blank">AVAILABLE ON AMAZON</a></b></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span class="s1"><br /></span></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-9841283970630827192023-11-22T15:12:00.000-05:002023-11-22T15:12:42.610-05:00Happy Thanksgiving 2023!!<p> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSUzAUkUQoiBokqHO5BNQFA4LC3xPwjIzeIfhtCzm0W0l4QY8abDOgNc12EYSMbSqmTR3kZT411GKMuNzrSM3QkGKVaeCYXnt6BCiej358MCeB0mZ15vCVrx8f-k11ce6xXmsOKWTeRTzr5hSPVsBnDj4SedXsm3c8TStecf7Kz44dxxobY1J5zhJfVB0/s1280/Roary%20and%20Levi%20Thanksgiving.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQSUzAUkUQoiBokqHO5BNQFA4LC3xPwjIzeIfhtCzm0W0l4QY8abDOgNc12EYSMbSqmTR3kZT411GKMuNzrSM3QkGKVaeCYXnt6BCiej358MCeB0mZ15vCVrx8f-k11ce6xXmsOKWTeRTzr5hSPVsBnDj4SedXsm3c8TStecf7Kz44dxxobY1J5zhJfVB0/w640-h640/Roary%20and%20Levi%20Thanksgiving.PNG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red;">Stay tuned in the next week or so to learn about what Roary is sitting on!!</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>We are posting for Thanksgiving a day early because the humans will be attending the Lions game on Thanksgiving...and.......we know many of you will be busy!!! <b><i><span style="color: red;">(if you don't see your comment posted right away it's because I use comment moderation and will be behind tomorrow and Friday but will approve them as soon as I can!! Thank you!!)</span></i></b></p><p>We are so grateful for each and every one of you! While I don't blog as often as I used to, I love keeping up with as many of you as I can and I deeply value the friendships I have made with so many of you!!</p><p>May you and yours be blessed with good health, happiness, peace, love, prosperity and some deliciousness on your table today!!!</p><p>If you have a second......maybe put in a good word for the Lions so they beat the Packers on Turkey Day? </p><p><b><i>Happy Thanksgiving all!</i></b></p><p><b><i>We LOVE YOU!!!</i></b></p><p><b><i>Caren, Lenny, Roary and Lev</i></b>i</p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-5184627007993404952023-11-21T14:24:00.003-05:002023-11-21T15:03:58.156-05:00Happy 3rd Gotcha Day Levi!!!!!!!! (He was "Gotted" November 21st, 2020)<p> <span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Happy 3rd Gotcha Day</b> to our super smart, super loving, super BIG, super stubborn, super cuddly and super crazy Levi “Rowdy”!! We survived 3 years !!!</span></p><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><img alt="🤣" class="xz74otr" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t52/1/16/1f923.png" style="animation-name: none; border: 0px; object-fit: fill; transition-property: none;" width="16" /></span><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><img alt="🤣" class="xz74otr" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t52/1/16/1f923.png" style="animation-name: none; border: 0px; object-fit: fill; transition-property: none;" width="16" /></span><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><img alt="🤣" class="xz74otr" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t52/1/16/1f923.png" style="animation-name: none; border: 0px; object-fit: fill; transition-property: none;" width="16" /></span><span face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> In all seriousness you are the most affectionate boy we could ever hope to have, you definitely keep life exciting and keep us on our toes!!! We love you to pieces!!!!</span><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOk0kAlkKVt1xHGe_91JCLCEMQe-PGE8N6TYX018IZjZFXvN_x5DqvGLmviSAGzUqxt49WKoZBpFYf7iVijrTF1fAhaA8qBfHOckf3v9K1F2Gb6NvlvrkrbYs2V_sqg3fuWX8ZI_jyPAoo6XQ7KQVpz3o9h0R-l_HU56na9VnTiJu1fwIl9gkOFJjaNl_/s1280/Levi%203rd%20Gotcha%20Day.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOk0kAlkKVt1xHGe_91JCLCEMQe-PGE8N6TYX018IZjZFXvN_x5DqvGLmviSAGzUqxt49WKoZBpFYf7iVijrTF1fAhaA8qBfHOckf3v9K1F2Gb6NvlvrkrbYs2V_sqg3fuWX8ZI_jyPAoo6XQ7KQVpz3o9h0R-l_HU56na9VnTiJu1fwIl9gkOFJjaNl_/w640-h640/Levi%203rd%20Gotcha%20Day.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">There is a saying that goes "<b><i>You don't always get the dog you want, but you get the dog that you need."(Cesar Millan) </i></b> Levi has been a challenge and I guess that someone felt that my husband and I <b>DEFINITELY </b>needed a challenge!</span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>LEVI DOESN'T LIKE:</b></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When I stir eggs</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When I add seasoning to food</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Going to the groomer <b>(<i>he acts like the biggest baby and tries to run after me whimpering and crying when I am dropping him off</i>, <i>once he has his bath and blow dry he is FINE. It is the ONLY place where he acts like that.</i>)</b></span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>ANYONE </b>walking in our hallway</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>ANYONE</b> walking outside that he can see from our window</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When my husband sneezes</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">When my husband's phone rings</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The remote control</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hot weather</span></span></li></ul></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>LEVI LOVES:</b></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">His Daddy. His Mommy. Roary.</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">His beloved bully sticks!</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">His girlfriend Sadie at Canine College (<b><i>Sadie is a German Shepherd mix who has one ear that goes up and one that goes down. She is large and crazy like Levi lol. He follows her EVERYWHERE.</i></b>)</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Canine College and all who work there</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Running in the snow</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Being noticed and fawned over</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cuddling/Kisses</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hamburgers (<i>which he only gets on his Gotcha Day and his birthday</i>)</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Playing Fetch</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Taking Walks</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">His Cheese Stuffed KONG bone </span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The <b>VET!! </b>(<i>Yep you read that right!!</i>)</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Riding in the Car</span></span></li><li><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Our Mail Carrier</span></span></li></ul></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimbAjN_WgL5yBkyLbfhCus_5NU-pr-v7w3qeHuCVaV-vUV8AqaJiAf9AKeXD3ksKAXlNAJGrKKCPhWW08z5frKocGTbj6FOJZpAv4D6us1YzwRPfcqfeLrp49aHa8aOFRoRekxQPo1vFR8MH7D6Yj1Kbcjxmh62zBVvoouKAx6QC5fRPDcbvfgNXT2fAq/s2048/Levi%20milk%20bone%20meme%202023.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimbAjN_WgL5yBkyLbfhCus_5NU-pr-v7w3qeHuCVaV-vUV8AqaJiAf9AKeXD3ksKAXlNAJGrKKCPhWW08z5frKocGTbj6FOJZpAv4D6us1YzwRPfcqfeLrp49aHa8aOFRoRekxQPo1vFR8MH7D6Yj1Kbcjxmh62zBVvoouKAx6QC5fRPDcbvfgNXT2fAq/w480-h640/Levi%20milk%20bone%20meme%202023.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>And WE LOVE HIM!!!</b></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>HAPPY 3RD GOTCHA DAY LEVI "ROWDY", "LEVI G."(as they call him at Canine College), "Mr.Levi." and some other choice names not fit for print!!! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!</b></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Segoe UI Historic, Segoe UI, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #050505; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>WE LOVE YOU!!</b></span></span></div><div><div><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od" face=""Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; white-space-collapse: preserve; width: 16px;"><br /></span></div></div></div>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-64573046894197401412023-11-20T00:00:00.003-05:002023-11-20T14:13:36.882-05:00DOG BOOK FEATURE: I AM BUNNY: How a “Talking” Dog Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Being Human by Alexis Devine <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscDFOsL4PsAVnnko2aKPLrDDigue_QpCBQB79VsynLMdY6zt7WvzTPC1ckQfPBis7KFv2cKWNQdSRjkwL-FoAeBoUhCTp6CIyWQZ6fZYkFw9YLNuJ8AHRouIiHFAG8qEzFIP3UjnO3m85pwuZtJJtj-pcykgYe92bEOWtyWKR3pB8r3cZaRxA8aD1UblP/s2775/I%20am%20Bunny%20Cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2775" data-original-width="2212" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjscDFOsL4PsAVnnko2aKPLrDDigue_QpCBQB79VsynLMdY6zt7WvzTPC1ckQfPBis7KFv2cKWNQdSRjkwL-FoAeBoUhCTp6CIyWQZ6fZYkFw9YLNuJ8AHRouIiHFAG8qEzFIP3UjnO3m85pwuZtJJtj-pcykgYe92bEOWtyWKR3pB8r3cZaRxA8aD1UblP/w510-h640/I%20am%20Bunny%20Cover.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><br /><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">From William Morrow</span></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">An Imprint of HarperCollins</span></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Social media stars of @WhatAboutBunny, Alexis Devine the guardian and Bunny the “talking” dog
deliver a memoir about their journey together in I AM BUNNY: How a “Talking” Dog Taught Me
Everything I Need to Know About Being Human (William Morrow; on-sale 11/14/23).
You likely have come across a video of Bunny, the adorable black-and-white sheepadoodle on TikTok or
Instagram, where the expressive dog uses programmed buttons laid out to share relatable and
philosophical thoughts such as “Love you Mom,” “Dad went poop,” and “Ugh why?” In I AM BUNNY,
Devine chronicles not only how Bunny learned to “talk,” but also the profound impact their journey has
had on her life. Devine covers a wide range of topics such as:</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;">. <span face="serif, sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span face="serif, sans-serif" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">How pets can help with mental health: Alexis struggled with various mental health issues including an eating disorder and anxiety, on top of a drug and alcohol addiction. Her journey to recovery has been heavily influenced by her relationship with Bunny, as she learned to analyze her own emotions and experiences by first looking at how Bunny authenticity expresses hers. </span></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span> <span>Bunny’s participation in the TheyCanTalk research study: Bunny is currently a part of a study at the Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD, where they study how much nonhumans are able to express themselves in language-like ways. While Alexis is not a cognitive scientist, she can speak to their involvement and how it’s impacted her approach when communicating with Bunny.</span></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span> <span>Alexis’ autism diagnosis discovery through Bunny: Alexis had always a hard time grasping social nuances, but when it came to communicating with Bunny it was simpler—less to layers to peel back—because Bunny is always authentically herself. This sparked a realization within Alexis, which led to an official diagnosis of autism. Without Bunny’s influence she may have never come to this diagnosis</span><span>.</span></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 7pt;"> </span> <span style="font-size: 11pt;"><b>Building a deeper relationship with your pet:
</b></span></p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@whataboutbunny/video/7135072091623296302" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7135072091623296302" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><b> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@whataboutbunny?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@whataboutbunny">@whataboutbunny</a> Its about time for a Bunny Beacher reunion😭 <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/reunion?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="reunion">#reunion</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/bestie?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="bestie">#bestie</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/dogfriends?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="dogfriends">#dogfriends</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/smartdog?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="smartdog">#smartdog</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7135072043699063594?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - I am Bunny">♬ original sound - I am Bunny</a> </section> </b></span></blockquote><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
The communication aspect between Bunny and Alexis has added a new deeper level to their relationship, but not all pet owners need buttons to connect with their pets. Our pets are constantly communicating through non-verbal cues, and when we’re patience and observant we can better understand what they’re trying to say.</i></b></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>-</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span> <span>Different approach to canine training: Alexis stresses the need to build a bond based on trust and respect with your dog to encourage your pet to work with you and not for you. Once you have established effective communication, then responsiveness and obedience will follow.</span></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IxneYBVzQ9Y?si=ypk5dkwe2y-K8gxj" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;"> FROM CAT</span></b> <b><span style="color: red;">AND DOG CHAT WITH CAREN: I Am Bunny by Alexis Devine is EXTREMELY well-written, (truth be told some of it seemed waaay over my head and had me questioning my own intellectual capabilities!) That being said, as a "Dog Mom" I am always seeking ways to better understand my dog. While I am doubtful I could ever teach Levi the way that Alexis taught Bunny, there are similarities in Bunny's reactiveness that have enabled me to better understand Levi! </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: red;">Alexis states </span><i>"This is a story of reckoning, both personal and cultural, human and non human. This is what happens when curiosity and respect take precedence. When you give someone the opportunity to show you the nature of their world and can finally begin to reconcile your own. This is as much a story of me finding my voice as it is of Bunny exploring hers."</i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>"Once you start really listening, worlds become accessible that are not limited by language or species, politics or religion. A greater empathy unfolds that changes not only how we communicate with nonhumans, but with our fellow humans as well."</i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>To me that is a win-win scenario. Who doesn't want to connect with their pet on a deeper level </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>The photographs are exquisite, there are many other animal studies, (horses, chimpanzees, dolphins etc), sprinkled throughout this book. </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: medium;"><b>Alexis has a delightful self-effacing writing style that makes the reader feel as if they can truly relate to her. There is humor mixed in as well. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to have a deeper and more fulfilling bond with their dog!</b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size: medium;"> <u>MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR</u></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>Alexis Devine is an artist and entrepreneur hailing from Seattle, Washington. She was a longtime creator of wearable art before her sheepadoodle, Bunny, known as “What About Bunny” on social media, became an internet sensation in the fall of 2020. Bunny is part of an ongoing canine cognition research study at the Comparative Cognition Lab at UCSD. Alexis is a Licensed Family Dog Mediator, Fear Free Certified Professional, and Certified Canine Enrichment Technician. Her goal is to further our understanding of the power of connection and importance of empathy, meeting her dogs where they are and understanding them on their terms first to facilitate trust and promote an environment that supports them as the incredible creatures they are.</i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><i>I AM BUNNY: How a “Talking” Dog Taught Me Everything I Need to Know About Being Human by Alexis
Devine | William Morrow | On-Sale: November 14, 2023 | $35.00 | 272 Pages
Also available as an e-book and audiobook from HarperAudio <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/i-am-bunny-alexis-devine?variant=41022280892450">TO PURCHASE CLICK HERE.</a></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-89353992951991889382023-11-06T12:06:00.000-05:002023-11-06T12:06:13.947-05:00Book Feature: LITTLE HOUSE LIFE HACKS, Lessons for the Modern Pioneer from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Prairie by Angie Bailey and Susie Shubert<p> Today I am moving away from my normal "niche" of cats and dogs to feature an extremely special book that is much needed in our crazy and often depressing world right now. The book is <a href="https://littlehouselifehacks.com/" target="_blank"><b><i>LITTLE HOUSE LIFE HACKS</i></b>, <b><i>Lessons for the Modern Pioneer from Laura Ingalls Wilder's Prairie</i></b></a> <b><i>by Angie Bailey and Susie Shubert. (Charmingly illustrated by Lauren Mortimer)</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKp4kQJRvq0UldyQOVFQ-HX0YZZQ7mKSF0v07tRMDS6MK4jT9wc7OIS2Ya5L4TDs5L0VMsltERRtDRB0KH2fdJD3uYqREnbixEnllIzuQMa1vEXcm_jzSfIabsDPQdQu9oZAk9ohy_IkGuIk5oqJvzn4xMT0BRaASKsH5FgO24sNayMDHQo2MakG7IZJA/s1000/Little%20House%20cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="725" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKp4kQJRvq0UldyQOVFQ-HX0YZZQ7mKSF0v07tRMDS6MK4jT9wc7OIS2Ya5L4TDs5L0VMsltERRtDRB0KH2fdJD3uYqREnbixEnllIzuQMa1vEXcm_jzSfIabsDPQdQu9oZAk9ohy_IkGuIk5oqJvzn4xMT0BRaASKsH5FgO24sNayMDHQo2MakG7IZJA/w464-h640/Little%20House%20cover.jpg" width="464" /></a></div><br /><p>I was honored to be the winner of this gem when I entered a give-away that was held by <b><a href="https://squarepaws.com/">Square Paws,</a></b> (<i>if you aren't familiar with the talented Mario's creations, please take a moment to click the name and prepare to be awe-stricken!</i>). One of many reasons I was thrilled to read this book was I have known the zany, witty, and uber-talented Angie Bailey for many years now. I first met her on her former blog Cat Lady Land and have had the pleasure of being in her company for many blogging events.</p><p>The concept for <b><i>Little House Life Hacks</i></b> was born during the pandemic when authors Bailey and Shubert were streaming episodes of the cult classic <b><i>"Little House on the Prairie."</i></b> While I am not a "Gen-X'er" I have seen many, many, many episodes of Little House, if for nothing else than to feel warm and fuzzy watching "Half Pint" (<i>Melissa Gilbert</i>), and feeling oh-so-hot while looking at "Pa" (<i>Michael Landon.</i>) Did you know the series was on for<b> "9 YEARS!!?"</b></p><p>You aren't familiar with <b><i>"Little House on the Prairie"</i></b>? Well, put your feet up, grab a cup of tea and read on:</p><p><b><i>FROM LITTLE HOUSE LIFE HACKS:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Little House on the Prairie, which began as a beloved book series and became a TV classic, is full of 1870s stories that offer countless gems of wisdom for living today. This book compiles the most crucial lessons from that delightfully simpler time, practical enough for pioneering stock and updated for our evolving world.</i></b></p><p><b><i>The Ingallses remain perfect reminders of what's important. In this playful homage, you'll learn everything you need to know about the nostalgia-packed pop culture sensation, as well as meaningful takeaways for creating more balance, wellness, and fun in all aspects of your life.</i></b></p><p><b>SOME OF MY FAVORITES IN THIS BOOK:</b></p><p><b>CHAPTER ONE: HACK YOUR FAMILY LIFE</b></p><p>A recipe for dill pickles! (Auntie Viv's Quickie Pickles)</p><p><b>CHAPTER TWO: HACK YOUR COMMUNITY LIFE</b></p><p>I learned that corn cobs were often used as <b>TOILET TISSUE! </b>I also never knew that along with the Ingallses dog "Bandit", they had a couple of cats that were never featured on the TV series. (<i>How dare they!!</i>)</p><p><b>CHAPTER SEVEN: HACK YOUR SELF CARE</b></p><p>You are taught to <b><i>"Stop and Smell the Prairie Flowers"</i></b> here are some of my favorite quotes:</p><p><b>A GOOD LAUGH OVERCOMES MORE DIFFICULTIES AND DISSIPATES MORE DARK CLOUDS THAN ANY OTHER ONE THING. <i>(Laura Ingalls Wilder) from Farm Journalist:Writings from the Ozarks.</i></b></p><p><b>NELLIE'S POOR; SHE HAS NO HAPPINESS INSIDE</b> <b>(Olga Nordstrom, Season 1, Episode 7 "Town Party Country Party"</b></p><p><b><i>CHAPTER EIGHT: HACK YOUR RESOURCEFULLNESS</i></b></p><p>There is a recipe that sounds sooo delicious! It's called <b><i>"Pa's Slow Cooker Wild Turkey Caramel Apple Butter" </i></b></p><p><span style="color: red;">Intrigued? You <b>SHOULD BE.</b> In Little House Life Hacks you will learn "the importance of family, community, faith, romance, friendships, work, self-care, resourcefulness, sustainability and how <b><i>Little House on the Prairie</i></b> encourages you to feel grateful for each of these areas in your life. Written as a collection of vignettes better known as <b>"poetic slices of life."</b> which enable us to dive deeper into this wonderful topic. You will laugh, you will learn, you will reminisce. You will be reminded that<b><i>" where there is a will, there is a way". </i></b>You will be reminded that there is comfort in simplicity and self-sufficiency and the importance of laughter and play. After reading this little gem I wanted to throw on my frock, run through the fields with Laura and forget my cares. Trust me, you will be returning to this nostalgia, informational and positivity filled gem again and again! </span></p><p><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></p><p><b><i>IN OUR MAD RUSH FOR PROGRESS AND MODERN IMPROVEMENTS, LET'S BE SURE WE TAKE ALONG WITH US ALL THE OLD-FASHIONED THINGS WORTHWHILE. (Laura Ingalls Wilder) Writings to Young Women from Volume 2: On Life as a Pioneer Woman.</i></b></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/angie-bailey/little-house-life-hacks/9780762481996/?lens=running-press" target="_blank">TO PURCHASE CLICK HERE</a></span></b></p><p><br /></p><p><b>ABOUT THE AUTHORS:</b></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="background-color: #f0ebd2; color: #295771; font-family: "Old Standard TT", serif; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.2rem + (1vw - 0.48rem) * 0.769, 1.6rem); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.4; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; text-transform: capitalize;">Angie Bailey</h3><p style="background-color: #f0ebd2; color: #8a4832; font-family: "Old Standard TT", serif; font-size: 17.4352px; margin-block: 1.5rem 0px; margin-top: calc(var(--wp--style--block-gap)*0.6875);">Angie Bailey is a Gen X pop-culture nerd, award-winning writer and humorist, and the author of the Texts from Mittens daily cartoon, books, and desk calendars. She shares her life with one witty husband, plus two human and two feline children. She lives in Minneapolis.</p><p class="has-text-align-center" style="background-color: #f0ebd2; color: #8a4832; font-family: "Old Standard TT", serif; font-size: 17.4352px; margin-block: 1.5rem 0px; margin-top: calc(var(--wp--style--block-gap)*0.6875); text-align: center;"><a href="http://angie-bailey.com/">Angie-Bailey.com</a></p><p><br /></p><h3 class="wp-block-heading has-text-align-center" style="background-color: #f0ebd2; color: #295771; font-family: "Old Standard TT", serif; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.2rem + (1vw - 0.48rem) * 0.769, 1.6rem); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.4; margin-block: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; text-transform: capitalize;">Susie Shubert</h3><p style="background-color: #f0ebd2; color: #8a4832; font-family: "Old Standard TT", serif; font-size: 17.4352px; margin-block: 1.5rem 0px; margin-top: calc(var(--wp--style--block-gap)*0.6875);">Susie Shubert helps others navigate their unexpected journeys as a writer and content creator for modernprairie.com, a tarot advisor, and a former graduate of the school of rock. The basis of all that she does is her life coaching certification through Oprah’s favorite, Dr. Martha Beck, and the loving support of her husband and two kids. She lives in Minneapolis.</p><p class="has-text-align-center" style="background-color: #f0ebd2; color: #8a4832; font-family: "Old Standard TT", serif; font-size: 17.4352px; margin-block: 1.5rem 0px; margin-top: calc(var(--wp--style--block-gap)*0.6875); text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.susieshubert.com/">SusieShubert.com</a></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-52105288353300376012023-10-31T12:40:00.000-04:002023-10-31T12:40:02.064-04:00A Very Lions Halloween!!!!<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Last night our Detroit Lions had a Monday Night Football game, first Monday night game in FOREVER!!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Lenny and I went to the game last night and because it was the day before Halloween, I decided to represent!!!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtokb4emlkhamEQiybF_mznMzMggAFrGldZn2rNNI1tECS-OIt-Z4kCAHjsyXZ2A-Ev4VhL_BmuODlgN7T4ix-Tx5x_Fi7hsNuLqt3ibpVfkHejH-wW_eTiNmvk9Zza01RYvAE2pD6Zdd5DyE2OzZaIljlqIG7w9_8ilFUKSFxpsdnaAOdDG1TbuCEx4I8/s1280/Halloween%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtokb4emlkhamEQiybF_mznMzMggAFrGldZn2rNNI1tECS-OIt-Z4kCAHjsyXZ2A-Ev4VhL_BmuODlgN7T4ix-Tx5x_Fi7hsNuLqt3ibpVfkHejH-wW_eTiNmvk9Zza01RYvAE2pD6Zdd5DyE2OzZaIljlqIG7w9_8ilFUKSFxpsdnaAOdDG1TbuCEx4I8/w640-h640/Halloween%202023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I guess it worked because the Lions beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-14!! The Lions are 6 and 2 and unless the bottom drops out, we will be playoff bound!</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCqHzj3WyRe9rvUy4fYs1oky5tY3rmAkLNMk6TAK66QITGspN9IjlXlvjOF5E0Z_aWSozYZKPjNX4hAiHXfjceyhoeFscOHcKg7nRwM3alKmUj_-NQTHCY5c9zai_7p7Av46dob6zMzMvJDNDdI27fAYqkCdvJy4Sc-Yt5m1ihsTT569p969cQlMuYBHP/s1280/Halloween%202023%202.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCqHzj3WyRe9rvUy4fYs1oky5tY3rmAkLNMk6TAK66QITGspN9IjlXlvjOF5E0Z_aWSozYZKPjNX4hAiHXfjceyhoeFscOHcKg7nRwM3alKmUj_-NQTHCY5c9zai_7p7Av46dob6zMzMvJDNDdI27fAYqkCdvJy4Sc-Yt5m1ihsTT569p969cQlMuYBHP/w640-h640/Halloween%202023%202.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-55240898731556167582023-10-29T12:32:00.003-04:002023-10-29T12:32:29.360-04:00National Cat Day 2023<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOQ2XyS4WeG2ed_4DGEUVaBi01LdZlUcaMLJTioj04QLhh4p7cZthkwgX7gDDnfHjE_BHxDgYBqpltNNGX-_HaXZ-06lHLQiaXOlb8hL_tu0fzNSg2hqnuPkuU_PvtIbEiYIrkt9LAiSWz8VpvRXWrWL49QAuRdO0OZ0gRz_F5wwDXLudRNgasu8Xen3X/s1280/National%20Cat%20Day%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNOQ2XyS4WeG2ed_4DGEUVaBi01LdZlUcaMLJTioj04QLhh4p7cZthkwgX7gDDnfHjE_BHxDgYBqpltNNGX-_HaXZ-06lHLQiaXOlb8hL_tu0fzNSg2hqnuPkuU_PvtIbEiYIrkt9LAiSWz8VpvRXWrWL49QAuRdO0OZ0gRz_F5wwDXLudRNgasu8Xen3X/w640-h640/National%20Cat%20Day%202023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p> Hi all it's Roary!! I wanted to shout from the top of the cabinet in the bedroom to wish you all a <b>HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY!! </b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ok, I know,</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><b style="font-family: inherit;">EVERYDAY</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">is National Cat Day, but let's just humor the rest of the world by honoring this day anyway.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-cat-day/">National Cat Day</a></b> is celebrated on October 29 every year! It was created by Colleen Paige to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year. In my opinion the number of cats that need to be rescued should be brought to everyone's attention <b>EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR</b>, but they don't listen to me!</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As my Mom, Dad (<i>and even Levi would tell you</i>). Life with cats is <b>PURRFECT!!</b> </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are brilliant, fun, playful, cuddly, so soothing to sit with and SOOO much more!!! Truth be told, we are <b>MUCH</b> smarter than woofies! (<i>You already knew that though!</i>)</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I am so grateful that I was adopted and wish that some clueless people out there would realize what <b>GREAT</b> additions to the family cats are! Maybe one day they will wise up!</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Anyway, <b>HAPPY NATIONAL CAT DAY TO ALL KITTIES EVERYWHERE!!</b></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Love, Roary</span></span></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-79354584168374885012023-10-25T00:00:00.001-04:002023-10-25T00:00:00.141-04:00Paws & Claws CFA Cat Show 2023 Huntington Place Downtown Detroit, November 11 & 12 <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b> <span style="color: #333333;">The 2023 Paws & Claws CFA Cat Show</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #333333;"> will be held on November 11 & 12 </span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #333333;">at Huntington Place in downtown Detroit</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #333333;"> Saturday 9 -5. Sunday 9-4</span></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><b><span style="color: #333333;"> Admission: $20 adult, $15 ages 12 & under, $15 for ages 65+</span></b></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 16px;"> </span></p><p><span style="color: #333333; font-family: helvetica; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">The video below is from the 2022 Show! It shows you what you can expect to enjoy!</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y7U0t-mgcz4?si=Gp99nkG_RTTT5bzD" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-11060211868081803062023-10-12T11:23:00.001-04:002023-10-12T11:23:57.829-04:00Thankful for our Dear Friend, Brian. Today and Always <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienkws0YYCra48lM4c9ZLwgHZMe9dw-iF-CYd_E-6RprAIIV-5g6fNbcdu-TBXGWrLBwXsCk7WINBPwvo3OXxn28C4jXAcyQQMQ3ibzEHdwE2ur3-obwuQjQY_dvN5o6q0CY2LwCm5zWXKermkKLvAhvZRwZx9e9_OPMO4VUUx0xzgW3zoMNvlebBJ0ogD/s650/Brian%20collage.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEienkws0YYCra48lM4c9ZLwgHZMe9dw-iF-CYd_E-6RprAIIV-5g6fNbcdu-TBXGWrLBwXsCk7WINBPwvo3OXxn28C4jXAcyQQMQ3ibzEHdwE2ur3-obwuQjQY_dvN5o6q0CY2LwCm5zWXKermkKLvAhvZRwZx9e9_OPMO4VUUx0xzgW3zoMNvlebBJ0ogD/w640-h640/Brian%20collage.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today is of course <b><a href="https://brianshomeblog.com/2023/10/thankful-thursday-blog-hop-kindness-compassion-and-friendship.html">Thankful Thursday</a></b>, and I thought it would be appropriate to show enormous gratitude for one special mancat, who I never thought would ever leave us......but he had to. That mancat is Brian of the superb Brian's Home blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Brian's blog was probably the first I followed. I began blogging sporadically in 2009, more frequently in 2010, and I remember stumbling upon Brian's blog. Being a tabby girl at heart, he won me over with his handsomeness, his sweetness and the PURE GOODNESS and fun of his blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I guess most of the credit goes to his pawesome Dad and Mom....but Brian was the heart and soul of his blog. Afterall, it was named after him!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The blog is magical, Brian was magical. Why of course he was! He was born on a Christmas Tree Farm after all, a place full of magic. It is only fitting that some of that magic would spill onto Brian.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This post is extremely difficult for me to write for a host of reasons. I have immense love for Brian and his entire family. I was blessed to see Brian's Dad at a number of blogging events and if you have never been blessed with meeting him in person, you truly are missing out. He is just as kind and funny in person as you would imagine. Brian's Dad was there for me before and after my precious Cody passed and I will never forget it. With tears in my eyes, I think it's best if I just include a bit of an email I wrote to Brian's Dad when I heard the heartbreaking news. Hoping he doesn't mind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: times;">"<span face="serif, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">I honestly thought our beloved Brian would live forever. I truly did. He was the epitome of class, bravery, with a stoic personality, kind heart.......just like his Daddy who spoke for him.</span></span></i></b></div><p></p><div style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: times;">How warmly he accepted sooooooo many kitties into his home......he was the glue of all of the kitties who came after. </span></i></b></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: times;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: times;">I am having so much trouble accepting this. I can only imagine the pain all of you are feeling. I so wish I could be there to offer hugs and comfort. This is the end of an era. You designed a most meaningful blog after just one kitty.....Brian. Not just one kitty but a kitty that will forever be the heart and soul of our community.</span></i></b></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: times;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red; font-family: times;">Thank you for sharing him with all of us......thank you for allowing all of us to love him. Thank you for all that you do for cats every single day. May we all try and live more like you and Brian. Stoic, brave, kind, gentle and may we all proudly wear a fedora and be just as jaunty as we can be. Just like Brian........."</span></i></b></div><div style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lnlSsoXELlgYuUHzohHXXfyGpaRr1wz_VkOlkdbTDo8644ZrlmVt7VguYXY1IM67bCoPwGWJb7WcqKURSOBhGAENdVYwJ7NAorptqqCTx7zYPNK05JCze2p1eP_qv6Hq2CPX206T8BzWCO72epkP-HB_ww-ugf4A0ZxTNz4A5Z59Y3L7Exh9OM79wFdQ/s650/BRIAN-Forever-Featured-Image.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lnlSsoXELlgYuUHzohHXXfyGpaRr1wz_VkOlkdbTDo8644ZrlmVt7VguYXY1IM67bCoPwGWJb7WcqKURSOBhGAENdVYwJ7NAorptqqCTx7zYPNK05JCze2p1eP_qv6Hq2CPX206T8BzWCO72epkP-HB_ww-ugf4A0ZxTNz4A5Z59Y3L7Exh9OM79wFdQ/s320/BRIAN-Forever-Featured-Image.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b><i><span style="color: red;"><br /></span></i></b></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGCS3ztUA61QvlPUc_y0TITWDo-h4jSCuckosidwxhGq0LzfRP6bRg670UVeiXpNl4rpiNhFiu8NtUMAA4aYkznQL71sD6TQGXVRKw2Q_apub3RyKzEkfJgss_XhVyj49GNWlrkuEvtDIeSz4S-VCsDonDKFWsWW9DVEeWs9yHDEF1wOfVPSp5Kj7YhH4/s624/Brian.RIP-from-Ingrid-624x611.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="611" data-original-width="624" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoGCS3ztUA61QvlPUc_y0TITWDo-h4jSCuckosidwxhGq0LzfRP6bRg670UVeiXpNl4rpiNhFiu8NtUMAA4aYkznQL71sD6TQGXVRKw2Q_apub3RyKzEkfJgss_XhVyj49GNWlrkuEvtDIeSz4S-VCsDonDKFWsWW9DVEeWs9yHDEF1wOfVPSp5Kj7YhH4/s320/Brian.RIP-from-Ingrid-624x611.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hoping it's ok that I used this!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I WILL FOREVER AND EVER REMEMBER YOU,</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I WILL FOREVER AND EVER LOVE YOU,</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I WILL FOREVR AND EVER MISS YOU,</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I WILL FOREVER AND EVER BE THANKFUL FOR YOU BRIAN.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpKSkQvIYDugY9u9JlXnWchWKrjAuhymsfqze8SD_K_s7W-8ja49oYU90zKJgh_c7RvFPyAZKjUCh7Wum9fCy3VULpOiilAzBfMZL4YrWQxf95JYItj3KFI9ERzJe_RgcEYi4HsqgCpcNFd2gZmhEBxIttENqpOV_ogRr85bCDbyeh2xqE6I4QRYPczI_/s500/BriansHome-ThankfulThursday-BlogHop.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpKSkQvIYDugY9u9JlXnWchWKrjAuhymsfqze8SD_K_s7W-8ja49oYU90zKJgh_c7RvFPyAZKjUCh7Wum9fCy3VULpOiilAzBfMZL4YrWQxf95JYItj3KFI9ERzJe_RgcEYi4HsqgCpcNFd2gZmhEBxIttENqpOV_ogRr85bCDbyeh2xqE6I4QRYPczI_/s320/BriansHome-ThankfulThursday-BlogHop.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><b><br --="" linkytools="" script="" start="" /><script src="https://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=312210" type="text/javascript"></script><!--end LinkyTools script-->
</b></div>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-7304861423786278802023-10-08T00:00:00.010-04:002023-10-08T00:00:00.247-04:00Gone Too Soon<p> When I awoke this morning and visited Facebook, the first thing I saw was that a special person and friend, that was a long time part of the Cat Blogosphere, one of the first bloggers we met back in 2009, Pattie Kleinke (<b><i>aka TW or "The Woman", as her kitty CK also known as Cathy Keisha</i></b>), called her, had passed after a long battle with cancer.</p><p>My heart sunk to my stomach. I honestly thought she would win the battle. I prayed she would.</p><p>Pattie's blog (or <i><b>CK's blog, Stunning Keisha, I linked to it in the post below</b></i>) was one of my favorites. Edgy, funny, often times poignant (<i><b>especially when Pattie would post "Pop's" 911 post yearly</b></i>), was loved by many. TW always <b>"told it like it was"</b> through the voice of Stunning Keisha. As my dear friend <b>Layla Morgan Wilde</b> of <b><a href="https://catwisdom101.com/">Cat Wisdom 101</a></b> said today <b><i>"it's the end of the cat blogging era."</i></b></p><p><b><span style="color: red;">In honor of TW's memory......I wanted to share a post that I did on December 26th 2019. I wanted to share a happy memory of TW......it's heart breaking enough that she is gone.....but I think she would want to be honored with a smile and a few laughs. The post mostly mentions CK, but since CK shared the same snarky (<i>as well as sensitive</i>) personality as TW, it's purrfectly appropriate. Enjoy!</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cm3fpOhO5d3WtX-p8veDHmV-UQYiROt_Qfb8_OXIo5233rNt7BVt5pnybH7xL-CykVXUloZd2aspvt6irNnTqwKkZCh_5O9__jEuWHGjik-TpDecFxUHLzUx-Bk-bhINiwx7m9YYRWqi/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+collage.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1560" data-original-width="1560" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cm3fpOhO5d3WtX-p8veDHmV-UQYiROt_Qfb8_OXIo5233rNt7BVt5pnybH7xL-CykVXUloZd2aspvt6irNnTqwKkZCh_5O9__jEuWHGjik-TpDecFxUHLzUx-Bk-bhINiwx7m9YYRWqi/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+collage.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />Hi my furiends!! It's Cody pawing out the blog today! Well the long wait is <b>OVER!!!!</b> Today is the day that I am going to reveal the most pawesome gifts that I received from the incredibly <b>STUNNING </b>(<b><i>and brilliant and kind</i></b>), <b>Cathy Keisha and TW </b>(<b><i>who we call "Mom"</i></b>).<br /><br />Mom, Dakota and I opened our gifts on Christmas (<b><i>oh yes we did!</i></b>) because I thought it was appropriate to blog about it on Thursday, which happens to be <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_Day">Boxing Day</a></b> and <b><a href="https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-thank-you-note-day-december-26/">National Thank You Note Day!</a></b> (<b><i>Technically a hand-written note should be written, but we think a blog post is equally as good in this case!</i></b>) It's the purrfect day to express our <b>immense gratitude!</b><br /><br />Ok my furiends, sit back and relax while I show you all of the goodies!<br /><br />As you know, when the box arrived we all were so excited!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RVcMF1gkAS_2jrqSl_BwcG2eOvqju04C0k7KR_MRdyOOqZzhSUNskwGU5EkNXebYhi20bzqngwkhSy86I1ONapZk_SXUbtve8pPdnpuyGpR6T6vzLPgg-qHS6CXYV1NlXCfIstmR8w5k/s1600/secret+paws+2019+Cathy+Keisha.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_RVcMF1gkAS_2jrqSl_BwcG2eOvqju04C0k7KR_MRdyOOqZzhSUNskwGU5EkNXebYhi20bzqngwkhSy86I1ONapZk_SXUbtve8pPdnpuyGpR6T6vzLPgg-qHS6CXYV1NlXCfIstmR8w5k/s640/secret+paws+2019+Cathy+Keisha.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /><b>CK and TW had some lovely cards that I was excited to read:</b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6BqmtuQLCJBA_I87i2le5u_zWmxAJJmkJjaRLRS287Dwwe6XkahLZEsjCFDlLTf5hN4eIM9lWC7DlOa1XMh0ikJq2YO9eOVBnUT4r_8ZjQ74fKYBL3F0mhk8Tb6sOE4cCUUwLQD-O1Gm/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+reading+card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="1511" height="586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6BqmtuQLCJBA_I87i2le5u_zWmxAJJmkJjaRLRS287Dwwe6XkahLZEsjCFDlLTf5hN4eIM9lWC7DlOa1XMh0ikJq2YO9eOVBnUT4r_8ZjQ74fKYBL3F0mhk8Tb6sOE4cCUUwLQD-O1Gm/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+reading+card.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /><b>But I just couldn't control my excitement and I wanted to see what was in that box!</b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VGfUb-aKOl-BupGM9QyBhp3UEorde4bW2BcxQoRF9F7uFMrck1XOUkKKap7cWhpzRm3SWaSevgrPrJag9OgMWdbuYHM97FrU6x6Tq2CAHcT-SUteqgRgwkFAJcmYI50ziSN1jhRH2Knq/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+by+box.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1154" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2VGfUb-aKOl-BupGM9QyBhp3UEorde4bW2BcxQoRF9F7uFMrck1XOUkKKap7cWhpzRm3SWaSevgrPrJag9OgMWdbuYHM97FrU6x6Tq2CAHcT-SUteqgRgwkFAJcmYI50ziSN1jhRH2Knq/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+by+box.jpg" width="576" /></a></div><p><br /><b>When I peeked inside I found a beautiful kitty bag</b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMV7NWXiKXcDIB5EPgM1wDs-s3gYuw1EKFSdJbKDig_aJSapGchL7WqN1wgyqeH_G8LSzjbqkHDyOt10V0n2OfLUOE74jbi2ixzQMFXz7VDU-XBz1LwG1di5YYfNchtrwFH1dra9M3Tv-/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+cat+bag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1076" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcMV7NWXiKXcDIB5EPgM1wDs-s3gYuw1EKFSdJbKDig_aJSapGchL7WqN1wgyqeH_G8LSzjbqkHDyOt10V0n2OfLUOE74jbi2ixzQMFXz7VDU-XBz1LwG1di5YYfNchtrwFH1dra9M3Tv-/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+cat+bag.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><p><br /><b>Inside that adorable bag were wonderfully wrapped presents!!</b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjfEyG_ZovIc7rTwbk-yQs8MAwIsO1A7FNjvjptEvxCoZNAORQl9HyiEu8RmqsbsjGGNckl2kjWk7H46B_ItEX0EjOMyeiozTNtVich5OvCdHPcS0LrpapaU5b-CCRqJCfIIG2W6nBG__/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+sniffing+wrapped+gifts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1420" data-original-width="1393" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjfEyG_ZovIc7rTwbk-yQs8MAwIsO1A7FNjvjptEvxCoZNAORQl9HyiEu8RmqsbsjGGNckl2kjWk7H46B_ItEX0EjOMyeiozTNtVich5OvCdHPcS0LrpapaU5b-CCRqJCfIIG2W6nBG__/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+sniffing+wrapped+gifts.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><p><br /><b>Ok so I opened a few before Mom took the photo! Give me a break, I was excited!</b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPEsEwZ6hWGDRJe_1wOmSwUHI5bMYQY44OdfZ7KQIR8Wl5yzJHkZSiZaaqZby0gdUMALAuCGUVT3ZTva1XUZLBNSiNTBPK6PCURUhf5ebc1J83L3xM9kNuGKShatq11fHPA3TYaSXVQbL/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+with+wrapped+gift.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibPEsEwZ6hWGDRJe_1wOmSwUHI5bMYQY44OdfZ7KQIR8Wl5yzJHkZSiZaaqZby0gdUMALAuCGUVT3ZTva1XUZLBNSiNTBPK6PCURUhf5ebc1J83L3xM9kNuGKShatq11fHPA3TYaSXVQbL/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+with+wrapped+gift.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /><b>CK has known me for my entire ten years of blogging, </b>(<i>she has been blogging ten years too and if you aren't familiar with her blog it is named after HER! It is <b><a href="https://www.stunningkeisha.com/">Stunning Keisha</a></b> and you MUST visit!</i>) CK is a kitty with a lot of street smarts and general life smarts. She is insightful and she writes quite well. Her intelligence just shines through her blog posts and she would never admit it, but she is also a sensitive kitty. Caring too. I knew since CK has known me so long, she would pick out gifts that would make me purr! <b>She most definitely made me purr!</b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPatSmGOc0frmYNAqGlu4GLKYhrTrqfamS050pA4hCSS0Iv2y3VrdZKIErJz-MWIgEmFQ9i_pUaXfXhE4a7Fmi9AMizfnQ-KsuUcmWXPz52uxPnXFMiz0PBsyzRXyudf5sHx1UlPo0w6a/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+with+loot.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1521" data-original-width="1474" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQPatSmGOc0frmYNAqGlu4GLKYhrTrqfamS050pA4hCSS0Iv2y3VrdZKIErJz-MWIgEmFQ9i_pUaXfXhE4a7Fmi9AMizfnQ-KsuUcmWXPz52uxPnXFMiz0PBsyzRXyudf5sHx1UlPo0w6a/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+with+loot.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><p><br />There were some little toys that I could swat around, a few of them were from the fabulous <b><a href="https://catladybox.com/">Catlady Box</a></b>, and one of them had "World's Cutest Kitty" printed on it. Yep, that would be ME!!!<br /><br />There was also a cool Tipsy Nip Pickle (<b><i>I had one many years ago but could no longer find it, so I was thrilled to get another one!</i></b>) but I think my <b>FAVORITE</b> gift of all came from<b><a href="https://www.meowijuana.com/"> Meowijuana</a></b>!!! It was their Catnip Spliff with catnip and valerian root and I went NUTS when Mom let me open it!!! </p><p>When it comes to Meowijuana I don't mess around, that's for sure!!! Mom said she was so happy because I don't play as much as I used to, and when she opened that toy I played like a kitten! In fact, all of that playing gave me the munchies. Thankfully CK had me covered!!! She had gotten me Party Mix too! (<b><i>That CK thought of EVERYTHING!! But then again, that's how she rolls!!</i></b>)<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaOATZZvYjzPh0dQgsjBUpnJRZWMCN3vDqEh4qKSg-z7xiA3kBM1KpG0c_PX4sLyAzd-Z-bcbHexa0h-xqsyB5V5UH6gcVE2Fk6iyIPA3oMrG8BAr1Dogxk5GuyQTA47Mp5rWA66gHHYc/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+looking+at+Party+Mix+bag.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1464" data-original-width="1098" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaOATZZvYjzPh0dQgsjBUpnJRZWMCN3vDqEh4qKSg-z7xiA3kBM1KpG0c_PX4sLyAzd-Z-bcbHexa0h-xqsyB5V5UH6gcVE2Fk6iyIPA3oMrG8BAr1Dogxk5GuyQTA47Mp5rWA66gHHYc/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+looking+at+Party+Mix+bag.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwUBy57SEkdMtHVP04CJB-Ucj1Cl83xHF1D5H8TbglFDcK0ObAhqgYyoJfDKKe799mMl2GcMIlWiSEpzz_DBK1WtZSGKkFLdXnvsSiKlT6LhkieKYr8-DCEpSxW4szS0K499fvnqQgA2I/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+Party+Mix.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwUBy57SEkdMtHVP04CJB-Ucj1Cl83xHF1D5H8TbglFDcK0ObAhqgYyoJfDKKe799mMl2GcMIlWiSEpzz_DBK1WtZSGKkFLdXnvsSiKlT6LhkieKYr8-DCEpSxW4szS0K499fvnqQgA2I/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+Party+Mix.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p> I had so many fun toys and I am so grateful!!<br /><br />After all of that playing and eating it dawned on me that I hadn't opened <b>EVERYTHING</b> yet! I went back to scope out the box<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjruyHKCeDb_8ZrGWP38oNHQ9U3yHFlVS9Vb7RhMWC5Cf4u4gbqdztnMRuev6VvWneAUN0uDVIWXIM0CryLvcC9Zyg1HPPZ3hhnHVtq7iMWRl68AVe0UyBq8Dhlb5vwS30itgntNUlJCza/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+in+box.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjruyHKCeDb_8ZrGWP38oNHQ9U3yHFlVS9Vb7RhMWC5Cf4u4gbqdztnMRuev6VvWneAUN0uDVIWXIM0CryLvcC9Zyg1HPPZ3hhnHVtq7iMWRl68AVe0UyBq8Dhlb5vwS30itgntNUlJCza/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+in+box.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p>Sure enough, I had missed two presents! There was one for Mom and one for Dakota too! Wait til you see what Mom got! OMC!!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibF-zsmwB2rdyVCSM6ajTTxheB0JMQo3gpD5PO45VZOZ9BPkedNVFveapNUXSqOyBnyeRh3xyG8u-2KyuOKjh1jgJGEFaFNw7jvo8rIyWsmkZpIr8EJxbDRAGQDrMlY6M4OpsWS0OOKi7-/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+gorgeous+scarf+with+box+and+Cody.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibF-zsmwB2rdyVCSM6ajTTxheB0JMQo3gpD5PO45VZOZ9BPkedNVFveapNUXSqOyBnyeRh3xyG8u-2KyuOKjh1jgJGEFaFNw7jvo8rIyWsmkZpIr8EJxbDRAGQDrMlY6M4OpsWS0OOKi7-/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+gorgeous+scarf+with+box+and+Cody.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br />That is <b>NOT</b> a rug but it is quite large! You know what that is? It's a <b>GORGEOUS</b> scarf from Cat Lady Box!!!! Mom nearly died! She <b>LOVES IT</b>!! The photos don't do it justice, it's even prettier in pawson!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidumiqtet85GflcwS5TVdKA3FJXO9l_w5ysqLrNHNzsntflscrTwpZPg4MsZ4mNqKian_1W2gYJJENdpIx4H7Zo2_z4yMGlT8Cm0h773egsgVOVM7XMefw8T6CnriJlxTr4Cao0JY9HzN/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+cool+photo+of+scarf+with+Cody.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="1433" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgidumiqtet85GflcwS5TVdKA3FJXO9l_w5ysqLrNHNzsntflscrTwpZPg4MsZ4mNqKian_1W2gYJJENdpIx4H7Zo2_z4yMGlT8Cm0h773egsgVOVM7XMefw8T6CnriJlxTr4Cao0JY9HzN/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+cool+photo+of+scarf+with+Cody.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />The colors are just beautiful, it is like artwork on a scarf!!!! Mom is just so excited and practically cried when she opened it. Mom thought it was sooo thoughtful of CK and TW to give her such a beautiful scarf. She is crazy about it!<br /><br />Speaking of thoughtful, there was even an adorably wrapped present for Dakota!!!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3SsQvjtpQigPYReLiqnSDlTowWnyQ74csBVsP9q-qNh5Tvs7ZvTOIUrAyWo2u5oK5RxAzsq9_VjWFLPEfOfTJM43YkOEOm_H3LB_vU_1HXeGJ0p-dbExpfR8oudF_vG-_bmbJ-_0IBrM/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Dakota+by+wrapped+present.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3SsQvjtpQigPYReLiqnSDlTowWnyQ74csBVsP9q-qNh5Tvs7ZvTOIUrAyWo2u5oK5RxAzsq9_VjWFLPEfOfTJM43YkOEOm_H3LB_vU_1HXeGJ0p-dbExpfR8oudF_vG-_bmbJ-_0IBrM/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Dakota+by+wrapped+present.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br />Dakota kept staring at it because he couldn't believe that he was lucky enough to receive a gift!! Boy oh boy, CK and TW said they had never bought a dog a gift before, <b>but wow did they ever pick a good one!</b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQSTkCMUySr6GqVkIyJZvzj8qnX4qPe52mMh_saV1pq2BhqSlt_AdW0aNmLx1kbcq1q-tNvD4otjzizy07wzQpLAZwfzkDG26zX8PM9AgLPawoyyWQjpkwqYWbcKmDNfpu9n6Dy5CmfvZ/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Beaver+on+table.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIQSTkCMUySr6GqVkIyJZvzj8qnX4qPe52mMh_saV1pq2BhqSlt_AdW0aNmLx1kbcq1q-tNvD4otjzizy07wzQpLAZwfzkDG26zX8PM9AgLPawoyyWQjpkwqYWbcKmDNfpu9n6Dy5CmfvZ/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Beaver+on+table.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br />It's the cutest stuffed Beaver from a place we never knew existed. It is from AKC Select (<b><i>we know AKC obviously, but we never knew there was a line of toys! Leave it to a smart kitty like CK to figure that one out!</i></b>) It is so cute and it squeaks!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsO1blNm1Pzl0ECRhR619sMPjUzfLGzpAidBCGM9lTPZRzBZRD9-wfAesZRV9cerLrl_y-_zKNeINkJSe1e5qwCY1vodfAzXAOKuBhUqmS8FJ2k4zGvPsQD8eqeYx0mnqYJjGjQhokOZX/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Dakota+Beaver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsO1blNm1Pzl0ECRhR619sMPjUzfLGzpAidBCGM9lTPZRzBZRD9-wfAesZRV9cerLrl_y-_zKNeINkJSe1e5qwCY1vodfAzXAOKuBhUqmS8FJ2k4zGvPsQD8eqeYx0mnqYJjGjQhokOZX/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Dakota+Beaver.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2qIl8Q1HRFnBWEYi6rcfGVN_CvT54xWuUP-y_glouwsfGFXbSlUAkkD1l_gjto86-KfHkUJMw-OwTcsPszA8ZHLjJ5Zu2o8E4DLWOpkA24Nvkmdf59s353onQMJRMbH_M5dmudqbhrDi/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Dakota+looking+at+Beaver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn2qIl8Q1HRFnBWEYi6rcfGVN_CvT54xWuUP-y_glouwsfGFXbSlUAkkD1l_gjto86-KfHkUJMw-OwTcsPszA8ZHLjJ5Zu2o8E4DLWOpkA24Nvkmdf59s353onQMJRMbH_M5dmudqbhrDi/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Dakota+looking+at+Beaver.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br />It is just the cutest!!! Mom tried to get some good pictures but Dakota has a tendency of taking off the second he senses Mom wants to take photos of him. A super cool thing that happened was a few hours after Mom took photos, Dakota went over to the beaver on his own and started running around the room with it. That made Mom and Dad soooo happy! <b>CK and TW Dakota LOVES IT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!</b><br /><br />So there you go my furiends! Mom, Dakota and I cannot thank CK and TW enough for their incredibly thoughtful and generous gifts!!! They are just the best! Taking part in Secret Paws is <b>ALWAYS</b> fun, but it is extra fun when your Secret Paws is a kitty and human that you have been furiends with for 10 years and have admired just as long. CK is one of my first blogging furiends and it just made this extra, extra special. They touched my furry heart and Mom is just over the moon! Dakota too!<br /><br /><b><i>Love you CK and TW!!!!!!!! Thanks for making us so happy!!!</i></b><br /><b><i><br /></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><b><i><br /></i></b><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9xDANthmyGKZLe_iAfUS35S9BhtbNBs8ZM5UkxBWd5yeFhrC7Luju_mv6LH__H3_BpfbiL-pviO_tiXgAwWyHCahHcFZSPi-mLNT6-dsWT-VK11-2eUX_8pii2FuhK7W5Wy9J_q48vxe/s1600/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+thank+you.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="987" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9xDANthmyGKZLe_iAfUS35S9BhtbNBs8ZM5UkxBWd5yeFhrC7Luju_mv6LH__H3_BpfbiL-pviO_tiXgAwWyHCahHcFZSPi-mLNT6-dsWT-VK11-2eUX_8pii2FuhK7W5Wy9J_q48vxe/s640/Secret+Paws+2019+Cody+thank+you.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBDcva89QsZk6kfIHGuA-vRhp29PGCGilJAWk8xz8szzZjWSKQ0sYnrTe0l-oA3QOAdnahT8iAJ5b71O6_9CdBAoAwCyl7BNYpmc3wd9Gxv0X3Ddi5w3doEpsPtGL7QIssI1a9kGJFTqy/s1600/pawprint+clipart.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="920" height="161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgBDcva89QsZk6kfIHGuA-vRhp29PGCGilJAWk8xz8szzZjWSKQ0sYnrTe0l-oA3QOAdnahT8iAJ5b71O6_9CdBAoAwCyl7BNYpmc3wd9Gxv0X3Ddi5w3doEpsPtGL7QIssI1a9kGJFTqy/s320/pawprint+clipart.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">OCTOBER 7, 2023</span></b></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">WE MOST CERTAINLY DO LOVE YOU TW AND CK.</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">TW, YOU WILL BE DEEPLY, DEEPLY MISSED</span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">AND YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.</span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2p4lDAqCOl4tWMI6eEB6LgmMoa6X3U1k7uurcPVrtIeCdEUrwppFCg__KwT0Jay719YaZgnSVCWJJyOHw8noJGD6lYmmFBV59wZGY0tOECFh48hrg09qHTzZtAaPrYalLNxn-xHznMMOXhRSWpEQUw_CoPJ8XQdb-zdUzWaZILsyua8LfU_DGJN12rlF/s600/Pattie%20Kleinke,%20Our%20Friend,%20Forever.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2p4lDAqCOl4tWMI6eEB6LgmMoa6X3U1k7uurcPVrtIeCdEUrwppFCg__KwT0Jay719YaZgnSVCWJJyOHw8noJGD6lYmmFBV59wZGY0tOECFh48hrg09qHTzZtAaPrYalLNxn-xHznMMOXhRSWpEQUw_CoPJ8XQdb-zdUzWaZILsyua8LfU_DGJN12rlF/s320/Pattie%20Kleinke,%20Our%20Friend,%20Forever.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-78556193274160180862023-09-21T00:00:00.002-04:002023-09-21T08:27:17.921-04:00Happy 3rd Adoption Day Roary!! #ThankfulThursday<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> It is so hard to believe that our super intelligent boy who was formerly named "Felix" (<i>a name I think I should have kept based on his personality)</i>, is with us THREE years!</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBCWm2rTGy6cwZ7RyXko6aNdppzkV7Qhl47Tr7Ya1cHR-YnyOKTa-x0x49c3dkO2jPRtd28MfY5_kELCjXI1wWdb-wg0OaJDNHihRLAz2pjUr0ddOei3ZsGg4vSBTO9cDEuDTCWsA7zelBN-TKCrXORZ5grW4lj7p9l88LS4f-hu7uMszgLmGMgTVZR36/s1280/Roary%20for%20his%20gotcha%20day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBCWm2rTGy6cwZ7RyXko6aNdppzkV7Qhl47Tr7Ya1cHR-YnyOKTa-x0x49c3dkO2jPRtd28MfY5_kELCjXI1wWdb-wg0OaJDNHihRLAz2pjUr0ddOei3ZsGg4vSBTO9cDEuDTCWsA7zelBN-TKCrXORZ5grW4lj7p9l88LS4f-hu7uMszgLmGMgTVZR36/w640-h640/Roary%20for%20his%20gotcha%20day.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roary is extremely bright, he LOVES to figure things out. He studies everything carefully. He opens cupboards with ease and often will sit and hide in them. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">He is a "people" cat. He greets anyone and everyone who enters our home (except for kids). With kids he will keep his distance studying them, and eventually he will approach them as long as he isn't being chased.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijD9sC1tde6v2YOmPaI6kIkcvzul5hMmn7yg928ufkN8jQEEzBT7n6LliS6x8OpSKPYc_CqR8op69vIkf7VzBCwF2VhAXhzq_hnyUxqXJFvruksGZkBYG2ZFKWK4RzRUKCwe4DCAzG_UQQe5JllZes5bCeBsXKeERgMk0ETbYoknTDI6hYVWQHxFnk585E/s1280/Roary%20Gotcha%20Day%20collage%202022.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijD9sC1tde6v2YOmPaI6kIkcvzul5hMmn7yg928ufkN8jQEEzBT7n6LliS6x8OpSKPYc_CqR8op69vIkf7VzBCwF2VhAXhzq_hnyUxqXJFvruksGZkBYG2ZFKWK4RzRUKCwe4DCAzG_UQQe5JllZes5bCeBsXKeERgMk0ETbYoknTDI6hYVWQHxFnk585E/w640-h640/Roary%20Gotcha%20Day%20collage%202022.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">The biggest change in Roary this year is that he is <b>FINALLY</b> sitting on my lap!!! It took nearly 3 years but he now will sit with me most evenings. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">This came about after his surgery. I believe he noticed how I barely left him during his recovery and we began a nightly ritual called "Brush, brush" where I would brush his fur near his neck when he was wearing the "cone of shame". Roary LOVES being brushed! That tradition has continued and it has been the main way that Roary and I have finally bonded.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Roary is a loving, sweet and patient kitty who puts up with a lot from a certain woofie who also resides here!</span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">HAPPY 3RD ADOPTION DAY "ROARY BOY!!"</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">We all love you so much and are so happy you are part of our family!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mom, Dad and Levi</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">xoxo</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxs3J_6oNEF3bBARK1BnZtcO0FAanx3tZMPpRVyBKzemIhoaQbLDQoxU1J7SYa0VckisxkdMLSCWrKMOUoTBCpN9wDfazCG9SnzAu3erOkuEB_Nzz9b6_CA41WsBPpiDja0CZY2pp-RShvzjq23Z0rj3DAhJLqsQKxUQBiZbo2ieHZz5qGTv2DU3AA4eC/s500/BriansHome-ThankfulThursday-BlogHop.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFxs3J_6oNEF3bBARK1BnZtcO0FAanx3tZMPpRVyBKzemIhoaQbLDQoxU1J7SYa0VckisxkdMLSCWrKMOUoTBCpN9wDfazCG9SnzAu3erOkuEB_Nzz9b6_CA41WsBPpiDja0CZY2pp-RShvzjq23Z0rj3DAhJLqsQKxUQBiZbo2ieHZz5qGTv2DU3AA4eC/s320/BriansHome-ThankfulThursday-BlogHop.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span><p></p>
<!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="https://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=312029" type="text/javascript" ></script><!-- end LinkyTools script -->Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-58421212834527480672023-09-19T13:43:00.000-04:002023-09-19T13:43:21.937-04:00A Belated Birthday and Bark/Meow Like a Pirate Day!<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush;"> <b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Ahoy Mateys!!!</span></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBo291KCrAKnJm31N5BGo9EAVygZ4v8PH_ArjBJ0joBMILYauK8sBPu7oSMlGVlaFFVQ62IiURKHaMY70qT1RmEYBhqOvE0F1RHV6CxuEXUAPPvZwyd2pkcFtMFj2yFmyPiRWLDuNxooA7QLJpjbTTm7z1rYTYBv_lSjCNCIe2iPPpOHGiYowLxfpzg/s2100/Roary%20and%20Levi%20Talk%20Like%20A%20Pirate%20Day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1499" data-original-width="2100" height="485" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyBo291KCrAKnJm31N5BGo9EAVygZ4v8PH_ArjBJ0joBMILYauK8sBPu7oSMlGVlaFFVQ62IiURKHaMY70qT1RmEYBhqOvE0F1RHV6CxuEXUAPPvZwyd2pkcFtMFj2yFmyPiRWLDuNxooA7QLJpjbTTm7z1rYTYBv_lSjCNCIe2iPPpOHGiYowLxfpzg/w679-h485/Roary%20and%20Levi%20Talk%20Like%20A%20Pirate%20Day.jpg" width="679" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: large;">'tis "Gorton Zayne alias "Ruthless Toes" 'n I 'ave a bone t' pick!! Me THIRD BIRTHDAY was this past Sunday, September 17th 'n me Mom NE'ER BLOGGED ABOUT IT!! Why? 'cause she 'n Cap'n went t' the football game!! Where was I? I was BOARDIN' at me daycare!! THE NERVE!!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: large;">Thankfully me hearties at Canine College made sure that I had a most fantastic time!! They gave me tons o' kisses 'n they took photos o' me!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7iOc0Ojo417f7JfL_U3ZwQIsZVDZlDXLnhZ5u-ywaUaKpUQDXAo2PMtBA5PA_TSFRJ5WmxDEYpMRhi7Be2j254NrEzba4nNgsgYY3DVH-1f7TIXYtIwp0HRvHdEdzOST8GjGFyaqSSWQcYoGGbNL_0fxtljm8XlpVNoz1RfqdVEwZL83shB-Vfr6BlnC/s951/Levi%20third%20birthday%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="951" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-7iOc0Ojo417f7JfL_U3ZwQIsZVDZlDXLnhZ5u-ywaUaKpUQDXAo2PMtBA5PA_TSFRJ5WmxDEYpMRhi7Be2j254NrEzba4nNgsgYY3DVH-1f7TIXYtIwp0HRvHdEdzOST8GjGFyaqSSWQcYoGGbNL_0fxtljm8XlpVNoz1RfqdVEwZL83shB-Vfr6BlnC/w430-h640/Levi%20third%20birthday%202.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE4xvl2_lckYviD4RzlytTGLAxtgCxywB3WDPWceL_Nhc4fBAXTFoSXpSwILcYuAEhkNfrM0KPQsyQVWfraUFrfsMHvzrjuQ6ejAWRN5XB7YSw9VFXym6XAbkFrxqnwwhUolrq22RwiOXseplNPqRDj0sGLrGNs9yvbzUwZgUzBZXHk3_crpLDahOlBcx/s1280/Levi%20third%20birthday%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="786" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWE4xvl2_lckYviD4RzlytTGLAxtgCxywB3WDPWceL_Nhc4fBAXTFoSXpSwILcYuAEhkNfrM0KPQsyQVWfraUFrfsMHvzrjuQ6ejAWRN5XB7YSw9VFXym6XAbkFrxqnwwhUolrq22RwiOXseplNPqRDj0sGLrGNs9yvbzUwZgUzBZXHk3_crpLDahOlBcx/w394-h640/Levi%20third%20birthday%201.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: large;">I had the BEST time gettin' humped by me new scallywag Mocha. This scallywag was literally all o'er me every single chance he got! At first I was mighty angry, but then...I kinda grew t' like it 'n Mocha 'n I had become fast mateys by the time I left t' go home on Sunday. Canine College even mentioned Mocha on me boardin' report card!</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL35jkPyVCBD7r9akiG2-cUvR_dl5BCIa7op0OAKjRyb1nuu8zKahWm8XC8H-feP0emR6XjQ6ozOe5b6mv2GoIj_wl3HHkthf0r36fULrS6I6E_3-3xoVmJ0mh6GqpKby60fDizh8ZsCbPTmF4N3BAOC-OnZmqWmQRp_KPg3EXaRUiNxff8nr7FJXzYIaX/s1280/Levi%20third%20birthday%20report%20card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL35jkPyVCBD7r9akiG2-cUvR_dl5BCIa7op0OAKjRyb1nuu8zKahWm8XC8H-feP0emR6XjQ6ozOe5b6mv2GoIj_wl3HHkthf0r36fULrS6I6E_3-3xoVmJ0mh6GqpKby60fDizh8ZsCbPTmF4N3BAOC-OnZmqWmQRp_KPg3EXaRUiNxff8nr7FJXzYIaX/w400-h640/Levi%20third%20birthday%20report%20card.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: large;">I 'ave t' say when Mom 'n Cap'n came t' pick me up aft the football game, Mom was showerin' me wit' kisses 'n kept singin' happy birthday t' me! She made me me fav'rit cheese stuffed bone TWO DAYS IN A ROW 'n yesterday she made me a HAMBURGER!!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: large;">I guess feelin' guilty be a GOOD thing 'cause me birthday celebration be goin' on 'n on!!! I know Mom 'n Cap'n love me sooo much that I guess I can cut 'em some slack since the Lions game fell on me birthday this year, it's worth it if me birthday celebration continues!</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifl2oPtfNKKWHuUiYrqnq7Gnalj1ZB1wI1xKY2YyxyGGWIXyVXPJO8IpNHwOkfFpWefvalzYHh7b4IdgD00aV0ziq3c3kLwvfBUbXaXb1aPh7LyPtM0sOJ33EKrcSaLIYtOyDyRRLXadV_1rfHr8weGM2HkwzlZeojoFKmJ0lcI6jvC49j3m6OnAHcU7iJ/s1091/Levi%20third%20birthday%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1091" data-original-width="803" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifl2oPtfNKKWHuUiYrqnq7Gnalj1ZB1wI1xKY2YyxyGGWIXyVXPJO8IpNHwOkfFpWefvalzYHh7b4IdgD00aV0ziq3c3kLwvfBUbXaXb1aPh7LyPtM0sOJ33EKrcSaLIYtOyDyRRLXadV_1rfHr8weGM2HkwzlZeojoFKmJ0lcI6jvC49j3m6OnAHcU7iJ/w472-h640/Levi%20third%20birthday%203.jpg" width="472" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Caveat Brush; font-size: large;">Well scallywags, I be off t' continue celebratin' me third birthday! Ye 'ave a great Bark/Meow like a Pirate Day 'n enjoy the Pirate photo that Angel Puddy made fer Angel Cody many years ago! Love ye hearties!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuvFJHFiVtUGzzJi3F4fHEYJqn96GmEaU1rGUvaRsB7Y-ZLvLePMtD-LhFhTeZHBuNS1KXNXXBE2u97gPNSWMCiIq60sFy_qPG59kmaLrLj_6Cvq8kVE_m4hCZRr0K7s0QC60dv4d4Tx0BvwLgMcDmeeGCR9H_YlLWzY_S901o4xo4V-5N1Foir102aDX/s750/cody%20pirate%20day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="750" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuvFJHFiVtUGzzJi3F4fHEYJqn96GmEaU1rGUvaRsB7Y-ZLvLePMtD-LhFhTeZHBuNS1KXNXXBE2u97gPNSWMCiIq60sFy_qPG59kmaLrLj_6Cvq8kVE_m4hCZRr0K7s0QC60dv4d4Tx0BvwLgMcDmeeGCR9H_YlLWzY_S901o4xo4V-5N1Foir102aDX/w640-h398/cody%20pirate%20day.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">"</span><b style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">International Talk Like a Pirate Day</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"> is a </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Parody">parodic</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"> holiday created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol' Chumbucket) and Mark Summers (Cap'n Slappy), of </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albany,_Oregon" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Albany, Oregon">Albany, Oregon</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">,</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;"> who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracy" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Piracy">pirate</a><span style="text-wrap: nowrap;">. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">An observer of this holiday would greet friends not with "Hello, everyone!" but with "</span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahoy_(greeting)" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Ahoy (greeting)">Ahoy</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">, maties!" or "Ahoy, me hearties!" The holiday, and its observance, springs from a romanticized view of the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Age_of_Piracy" style="background: none rgb(255, 255, 255); color: #0645ad; text-decoration-line: none;" title="Golden Age of Piracy">Golden Age of Piracy</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #202122;">." (from WikiPedia)</span></span></i><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-75796420528807449212023-08-28T00:00:00.001-04:002023-08-28T00:00:00.150-04:00Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day 2023, My Babies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsOj4Cjr9LKkrXVX50ShPp9g8MxfoWGW4PdaqV8aSrjsa1rts5Of__7amiSizzTRBm4gMT_OVpGWyG2R_VXOspj9oMieR-qtKyp88rqjhNQN89NnlF1rb5IsrvC8l79W-TKBQKMF744pRK1O7omGJvk7bv0I9ax8qyN9Uc5ihwLh4mr7tfueiWRw_xY9t/s960/Rainbow%20bridge%20remembrance%20day%202023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPsOj4Cjr9LKkrXVX50ShPp9g8MxfoWGW4PdaqV8aSrjsa1rts5Of__7amiSizzTRBm4gMT_OVpGWyG2R_VXOspj9oMieR-qtKyp88rqjhNQN89NnlF1rb5IsrvC8l79W-TKBQKMF744pRK1O7omGJvk7bv0I9ax8qyN9Uc5ihwLh4mr7tfueiWRw_xY9t/w640-h360/Rainbow%20bridge%20remembrance%20day%202023.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: large;">ABOUT RAINBOW BRIDGE REMEMBRANCE DAY:</span></b><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #a64d79;"><b><i><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;">Deb Barnes founded Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day (RBRD) in 2015 as a special day for pet guardians to honor the memory of those beloved pets in their life they have loved and lost, but never forgotten – whether fur, fin, feathers, scales or something else. It’s held every year on August 28, in honor of the day Deb had to say goodbye to her precious Ragdoll cat, Mr. Jazz, the meow author of </span><a href="https://zeezoey.com/the-book.php" rel="noopener" style="font-size: 14px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Purr Prints of the Heart – A Cat’s Tale of Life, Death, and Beyond.</a><span style="font-size: 14px; text-align: justify;"> </span></i></b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: times;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><i><b>My "Baby Bobo"</b></i></span></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ0MXLYogFpPO-XOTnEAfLGyieVkSyOCfPy0Lz8vXhl58xBCrWu8TRMz6Jf2NenhZ_mVsH1pcDqzuk8uxjT535eDeu5IZYpn-Y9phGliV_Bbm3UNC3RfUVRruAD_-ZTRYHKEhZd0NIGba5Z6HCpaQSroBFbQIl8f0AVHYMZvALWaSHFgjRdnnlzpGHQ/s409/Bobo%20heart.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="386" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBJ0MXLYogFpPO-XOTnEAfLGyieVkSyOCfPy0Lz8vXhl58xBCrWu8TRMz6Jf2NenhZ_mVsH1pcDqzuk8uxjT535eDeu5IZYpn-Y9phGliV_Bbm3UNC3RfUVRruAD_-ZTRYHKEhZd0NIGba5Z6HCpaQSroBFbQIl8f0AVHYMZvALWaSHFgjRdnnlzpGHQ/s320/Bobo%20heart.JPG" width="302" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: times;">The first to make his way over the Bridge was my precious Angel Bobo. I had found Bobo late in 1989 during a blizzard in Ohio. He was approximately 6 months old at the time. I was blessed to have him in my life for 18 years. Bobo was truly MY cat. He hated other cats, wasn't a fan of dogs (<i>except for one Sheltie who lived near us in Ohio, that Sheltie was named Kelly and they used to eat grass together when Bobo would go outside on his leash</i>.).</span></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsohvg1cdOOTvlDDVw24D7yLDlL7SOTO5MzJ9ZeIWNDqXe41gnyOzumGQTjw2LxBZcS6NcaaqLNDK9NIHNq_0Fr4pHwrzRZWLRGn40dLFd2W8DsJw7LkiOmSTCuXJZG93LZC9y06-mXK5/s1600/remembrance+day+collage+1+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRsohvg1cdOOTvlDDVw24D7yLDlL7SOTO5MzJ9ZeIWNDqXe41gnyOzumGQTjw2LxBZcS6NcaaqLNDK9NIHNq_0Fr4pHwrzRZWLRGn40dLFd2W8DsJw7LkiOmSTCuXJZG93LZC9y06-mXK5/s640/remembrance+day+collage+1+%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: times;"> Bobo was the first kitty I had ever share my life. We had a bond that I thought would never ever be as intense as it was, until:</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">My Cody</span></i></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" id="id_d1a7_1ee2_1742_ffca" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/PMo-myrjWjy6zqTWAYcxSKBx-40-eaxw1L4gYcgak8AuCoNkupELHqh-oU34IjA=s16000" style="height: auto; width: 570px;" title="" tooltip="" /></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">My Cody, My Codester, my precious love bug, my cuddle bug, my shadow, my heart, my soul. My "Velcro kitty". When Cody was adopted July of 2007 (<i>two weeks after my Bobo passed</i>), I never, ever thought that I would have a bond like that again. My Cody, the day I adopted him he crawled up my chest at Petco and wouldn't let go. From that day on until his tragic, unexpected death in 2020, he <b>DID NOT LET GO.</b> My chicken loving, catnip loving, Sheltie-loving cuddle bug only wanted to be loved from the moment we laid eyes on each other.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Cody was the reason that this blog began. He was my "co-pilot", my sidekick. Our blog started October of 2009 and to honor his memory, while the name of the blog has changed, the link never, ever will.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sV5p3dXNCJvnFJFvQabgw-9J8K4nl3NPRjO37z2WLELYS5VvaM0T6rtwvlO7jHwgFXw97jvgHB49hsblesTFBVCkEy3Q5W9A9oCZF65SROCpo7ohu_Caa6EtOLsn_puNgyDzQGiCqW-Tvs40BQwUMUhpujjsa76A-mFiuLb7E-8_N9Mc_JI4ojVJuQ/s200/cody%20and%20I%20typing.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9sV5p3dXNCJvnFJFvQabgw-9J8K4nl3NPRjO37z2WLELYS5VvaM0T6rtwvlO7jHwgFXw97jvgHB49hsblesTFBVCkEy3Q5W9A9oCZF65SROCpo7ohu_Caa6EtOLsn_puNgyDzQGiCqW-Tvs40BQwUMUhpujjsa76A-mFiuLb7E-8_N9Mc_JI4ojVJuQ/w400-h400/cody%20and%20I%20typing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">Cody gave me more happiness, love and yes, heartbreak than I could ever imagine. My precious boy, I miss you beyond words.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" height="478" id="id_cd80_8297_b651_da8a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6aQoTk7SPfDi1hywF9JRn3F-4eC4pP1mV8UuU8eaSMHPreIKmoW6h3tAkRL7k6s" style="height: auto; width: 642px;" title="" tooltip="" width="640" /></p><p><span style="font-family: times;">I used to love when Cody played with certain toys from kittenhood on, he would do a somersault while he played. It was the cutest ever. Cody was a "people cat". Anyone who entered our home, in his mind, was his friend.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTaZSDCAWHgWJxjqPuMUsjrXdNCfR4OAP91cG3gHka14-GQCoWfJnMoDXbt7TEg7PTtNucrdWoCD7mHKvmjJIy_xcVBPQotmTvu-HejNfUU6YKtc7Z6uzMV2-Lr_c3intvTeAhDSHDNzCWmmd81QcF2gBUXgzE0Nx2pGtX8YOomFcZhaNaVX84B00iA/s1280/cody%20and%20I%20collage.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVTaZSDCAWHgWJxjqPuMUsjrXdNCfR4OAP91cG3gHka14-GQCoWfJnMoDXbt7TEg7PTtNucrdWoCD7mHKvmjJIy_xcVBPQotmTvu-HejNfUU6YKtc7Z6uzMV2-Lr_c3intvTeAhDSHDNzCWmmd81QcF2gBUXgzE0Nx2pGtX8YOomFcZhaNaVX84B00iA/w640-h640/cody%20and%20I%20collage.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">He spent every single night on the armrest of the couch next to me while I watched TV. To this day, that armrest remains empty. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">When he wasn't sitting with, or following me, or playing with his brother, Cody loved nothing more than to spend time in his cherished cat tree.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkPh3CRgmwaAhQ0FlC03iH_8dKZAkjUqPPV8yXXIJwnSPRDgnBlQGSqvIH3E1rbfFu13YE4ZUDeny_3MIXT0UcnzcHMjBplOWbEQPUw5pRvXhaS68yKBwQQRIl2-CxbFwGKIIipDLh4K3qetFPpCAn3vUNlNnNLIzlWA11PF_xZQ7McKQBCqRdQKNYQ/s600/rainbow%20bridge%20collage%20cody.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkPh3CRgmwaAhQ0FlC03iH_8dKZAkjUqPPV8yXXIJwnSPRDgnBlQGSqvIH3E1rbfFu13YE4ZUDeny_3MIXT0UcnzcHMjBplOWbEQPUw5pRvXhaS68yKBwQQRIl2-CxbFwGKIIipDLh4K3qetFPpCAn3vUNlNnNLIzlWA11PF_xZQ7McKQBCqRdQKNYQ/w640-h640/rainbow%20bridge%20collage%20cody.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><b><span style="font-family: times;">I will be forever grateful for Cody's cat tree as well as his custom-made urn, where Cody is at rest. He gets to spend eternity in his favorite spot in the world, his <a href="https://www.pettreehouses.com">cat tree.</a></span></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">My Dakota, My First Sheltie</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwq-Rzc-kV_lZtRFsDZX4RwVLpaTab6ptY0xlqfjEr1n2FQUUY3FzOzmDB1llZbhw4nKUG6RPjKH-YOPsTckk5pz0rSlPZOwXh1mDkCEiN85KmyNmN8uY4zwTayqwArWoLhkg99fTaKOXWYWqj2h2jb755nL-Bcv09uMreyvY8YBPBcHb4VhJdajjug/s752/Dakota-for-meet-the-breed-Monika.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="564" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwq-Rzc-kV_lZtRFsDZX4RwVLpaTab6ptY0xlqfjEr1n2FQUUY3FzOzmDB1llZbhw4nKUG6RPjKH-YOPsTckk5pz0rSlPZOwXh1mDkCEiN85KmyNmN8uY4zwTayqwArWoLhkg99fTaKOXWYWqj2h2jb755nL-Bcv09uMreyvY8YBPBcHb4VhJdajjug/w480-h640/Dakota-for-meet-the-breed-Monika.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">Believe it or not, when Dakota joined our family in October of 2007, while I loved him, it took us a few years for us to truly form the deep bond that we had.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">Daddy was the one who used to take Dakota to the Vet and to grooming, so he bonded with him earlier than I did. While I was CRAZY about Dakota, our bond deep bond began probably when he was about two years old. From that time on, Dakota and I were deeply bonded. So much so that he had an uncanny sense of understanding my emotions, coming to me to give me kisses when I would cry. He was my cooking buddy; he would watch me like a hawk from the babygate whenever I would cook, and I would tell him everything I was doing.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">Dakota was stoic, funny, barky, quirky, handsome, loving, loyal and all I could have hoped for from my first Sheltie. Dakota was the fulfillment of a lifetime dream of being a mom to a Sheltie. I couldn't have asked for a better dog.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">He adored his Daddy and his Mama, popcorn, apples, chicken, hamburgers and his beloved red, white and blue ball. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOA47EAv1-h09yCvobz-5b7Ji0j0FAOGvu_f6X3076vnsVivP3acvU0g8clXsudvQi_WqjXBvmXtMgHu-mD4Jle1LLtEVlLQdGQEWBA713_pQnf2c5YEfMyT1o_5mX8xhYBQSN402qS4ppB9lOBqCaancSEDU-clQaREz_0gEi77oRK7tFwTlU3vqhCw/s960/dakota%20pawprints%20left%20by%20you.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="960" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOA47EAv1-h09yCvobz-5b7Ji0j0FAOGvu_f6X3076vnsVivP3acvU0g8clXsudvQi_WqjXBvmXtMgHu-mD4Jle1LLtEVlLQdGQEWBA713_pQnf2c5YEfMyT1o_5mX8xhYBQSN402qS4ppB9lOBqCaancSEDU-clQaREz_0gEi77oRK7tFwTlU3vqhCw/w640-h490/dakota%20pawprints%20left%20by%20you.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">He didn't like other dogs, wasn't a fan of that many people, but he was fiercely loyal to his Daddy, Mama and to his brother, Cody. Dakota loved with everything he had, even in his last moments. I am grateful for each and every moment I had with this special boy and miss him terribly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: times;">Dakota and Cody adored each other. Many who wrote me notes of comfort when they passed, a mere 9 days apart, felt that the two of them planned on leaving together. I'm not surprised. When Cody passed first, Dakota was lost. He kept looking for Cody everywhere, it was the most heartbreaking thing to witness. Dakota had already been diagnosed with cancer (<span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemangiosarcoma">Hemangiosarcoma</a></i>), and when Cody left us, it was as if Dakota lost his will to live. He wanted to be with his Daddy and Mama but missed his brother terribly.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQLnBYKrlyHVxlecenzg-_UqQpDtnKJx4dtUsafdhDOXWfj6DY5u8RdC9G4rZWLrUpACLawiJNZOFfeIvNEpIalK1WAMUllVvTBc9UpREfmfotAgMjCSX42va8zTkN7d9NHl47FYiv1PqZO3MNGL_aDampyGzKQMg2KYHB_Sq6oq_V7Hj095sllKMeA/s500/Dakota%20kissing%20me%20black%20and%20white.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="326" data-original-width="500" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRQLnBYKrlyHVxlecenzg-_UqQpDtnKJx4dtUsafdhDOXWfj6DY5u8RdC9G4rZWLrUpACLawiJNZOFfeIvNEpIalK1WAMUllVvTBc9UpREfmfotAgMjCSX42va8zTkN7d9NHl47FYiv1PqZO3MNGL_aDampyGzKQMg2KYHB_Sq6oq_V7Hj095sllKMeA/w640-h418/Dakota%20kissing%20me%20black%20and%20white.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: times;">The photo below was the last photo of the boys taken together; it was taken extremely close to when they passed. I am grateful that I have it. Cody and Dakota brought his Daddy and Mama more joy and silly, loving moments than we ever could have imagined.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4KNf1zmZRpUM5mAin6NdFrN9FY8q10-xtcagj8TyfV_0fAHdKt-Jk2v7geLkNDlVGmZLr2JOsPoMLlhValAEmNr_jEdnDND81WkaBeYowGcHlS09ITdlqiEOD1dKJAOHzEq1FtqcD-dwr6lNios0kpjWKQ7DQYPpQJjDSTnVvLBHBNGLlYhzcHtiQg/s960/dakota%20and%20cody%20not%20long%20before%20they%20passed.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="958" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB4KNf1zmZRpUM5mAin6NdFrN9FY8q10-xtcagj8TyfV_0fAHdKt-Jk2v7geLkNDlVGmZLr2JOsPoMLlhValAEmNr_jEdnDND81WkaBeYowGcHlS09ITdlqiEOD1dKJAOHzEq1FtqcD-dwr6lNios0kpjWKQ7DQYPpQJjDSTnVvLBHBNGLlYhzcHtiQg/w638-h640/dakota%20and%20cody%20not%20long%20before%20they%20passed.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6F7vwAOshpV9q2kLPS3FaRovbiE5DQ_zZGP0hY5T_MQZsDcvHV8zGqyZk5sjkZRAMjICOPHiohzVI9ur4FqtMLJn3Cgf_W1-raYN66C1j6Ivif2eWIU8RnFFBRVuuf5JO8YIutelweNe5Rm5qJPxENZ7lD-ttzUQn2F38kHeNdsJZJyoNHRkWjkgwbA/s960/rainbow%20bridge%20collage%20both%20boys.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6F7vwAOshpV9q2kLPS3FaRovbiE5DQ_zZGP0hY5T_MQZsDcvHV8zGqyZk5sjkZRAMjICOPHiohzVI9ur4FqtMLJn3Cgf_W1-raYN66C1j6Ivif2eWIU8RnFFBRVuuf5JO8YIutelweNe5Rm5qJPxENZ7lD-ttzUQn2F38kHeNdsJZJyoNHRkWjkgwbA/w640-h640/rainbow%20bridge%20collage%20both%20boys.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img alt="" id="id_dcd2_534_b548_a90a" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/m9hQI0jbrpwWX3HZ2C5n00YICMRPSzwk2buwnlEZjlduH9g5am-FOb8dwnG1L8A" style="height: auto; width: 496px;" title="" tooltip="" /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6be_RDMbNtA4D889Bqfm0biXxGWQKzB32jmP6Hgks1sykPsYK6FHH-FlzJz0eHNV4F5SUP1LtQhwjFYSJhAlPU-fv7b8gnECnMcKfE6HP09A3yAzSfmbMwi-aroEJTaCNvMZW1GZuVnMrAa-mOCk3bvGVQa50uMHrXf9VNpDObhQUK2XbP0oBgCvMw/s1780/Cody%20We%20All%20Shine%20On.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1780" data-original-width="1335" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj6be_RDMbNtA4D889Bqfm0biXxGWQKzB32jmP6Hgks1sykPsYK6FHH-FlzJz0eHNV4F5SUP1LtQhwjFYSJhAlPU-fv7b8gnECnMcKfE6HP09A3yAzSfmbMwi-aroEJTaCNvMZW1GZuVnMrAa-mOCk3bvGVQa50uMHrXf9VNpDObhQUK2XbP0oBgCvMw/w480-h640/Cody%20We%20All%20Shine%20On.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div><b style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: times; font-size: medium;">This is the sweatshirt that was on the floor of the closet</span></i></b></div><span style="font-family: times; font-size: medium;"><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">where Cody ultimately passed.</span></i></b></div><i><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">He chose to lay next to it.</span></i></b></div><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">This sweatshirt had been missing for years.</span></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Until Cody passed away on it.</span></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">"Coincidence? I think not."</span></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">To each and every one of you who have lost beloved babies,</span></i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><b><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;">please remember:</span></i></b></div><div><i><span style="color: #c27ba0;"><b>"We all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun"--John Lennon</b></span></i></div></span></i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><br /></b></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftov2ru2aqxoAEGCKGD3eYr20CEJGUy6e-fFyEfyC71C1E9oBYSlhkzQyRNUg3gw7HaefPDFQEPoLPoWCo3_SkV2Ct88v5QyZCo8vh6rwa6gqYYqBIQs0vwV8Zg1f787M0fmAZgP0jiLwHAp5uRojds_Euaniz34lRQJmkgpo0HakTaWOdlckguXtJw/s640/cody%20and%20I%20paw.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiftov2ru2aqxoAEGCKGD3eYr20CEJGUy6e-fFyEfyC71C1E9oBYSlhkzQyRNUg3gw7HaefPDFQEPoLPoWCo3_SkV2Ct88v5QyZCo8vh6rwa6gqYYqBIQs0vwV8Zg1f787M0fmAZgP0jiLwHAp5uRojds_Euaniz34lRQJmkgpo0HakTaWOdlckguXtJw/w480-h640/cody%20and%20I%20paw.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span></i></div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Thank you, my precious pets, for your unconditional love, for the happy times and memories that will live with me forever. Thank you, my beloved Cody, for this blog and all that I experienced because you were the first to make it possible. Love forever to all of you, always, your Mama.</span></b></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I didn't intend for this post to be quite this long, and I thank you for taking the time to read it. I also would like to thank Deb Barnes for creating this wonderful event. </span></i></b><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I send my love to each and every one of you and look forward to reading your stories and seeing your photos of those "who came before." May we all derive some comfort from these posts.</b></span></i><i><span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></i></div>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-90234268814296230792023-08-26T16:16:00.001-04:002023-08-26T16:16:37.717-04:00National Dog Day 2023<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"> </span><b style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;">Happy</b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"> </span><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-dog-day/" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><b>National Dog Day!</b></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-large;"><b>from Levi!!</b></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDgkcXm5S1XYDpvmEmSjy3yIPM4PTh-TUdT2wVq-TJds2KjnNMtf0p2E0I0fFa6FgnnoMUDYe6QRA5F7VwOi7ZVhey9TBjXqBbLb-HjVGpa2WTbiKj44uC_PTSbh4yaEScCCppAuJ733ME6p8kdkOTfZptKO_xYgrrpBzfKLxxUQAZc3wVFwvk72x1Q/s1280/Levi%20National%20Dog%20Day.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTDgkcXm5S1XYDpvmEmSjy3yIPM4PTh-TUdT2wVq-TJds2KjnNMtf0p2E0I0fFa6FgnnoMUDYe6QRA5F7VwOi7ZVhey9TBjXqBbLb-HjVGpa2WTbiKj44uC_PTSbh4yaEScCCppAuJ733ME6p8kdkOTfZptKO_xYgrrpBzfKLxxUQAZc3wVFwvk72x1Q/w640-h640/Levi%20National%20Dog%20Day.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>The photo on the top left and the photo on the bottom right<br /> were taken by Alyssa Paris from <a href="http://www.caninecollegemi.com">Canine College</a></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">In honor of this special day, I wanted to share some of my favorite Sheltie and dog quotes with you:</span></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"If Lassie had been a Sheltie, Timmy never would have fallen in the well in the first place."</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"Silence is golden, unless you have a Sheltie, then it's SUSPICIOUS!"</span></i></b></p><p><b><i></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxY8RtFCvzIJ0usoMOdmec7Q_Avw2uu40DCU8XzuTyVX4INsdXQYVbp6nIG8lJIrz5gNY7Jn1_qXr9JYnOqRCoErp1pnFlWwUEknGEgLRNRbO02OtgmlHv_WoomFG5JOrkGSJgJHHoX4770-SdKUJ8UcA9DLSXYOcb2tJnvx1uND5CTzXMtL0Bxr0Tog/s1000/shetland%20sheepdog%20stubborn.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxY8RtFCvzIJ0usoMOdmec7Q_Avw2uu40DCU8XzuTyVX4INsdXQYVbp6nIG8lJIrz5gNY7Jn1_qXr9JYnOqRCoErp1pnFlWwUEknGEgLRNRbO02OtgmlHv_WoomFG5JOrkGSJgJHHoX4770-SdKUJ8UcA9DLSXYOcb2tJnvx1uND5CTzXMtL0Bxr0Tog/w300-h400/shetland%20sheepdog%20stubborn.jpg" width="300" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><br /><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b><p></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen."--Orhan Pamuk</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"Everyone thinks they have the best dog and none of them are wrong."--W.R. Purche</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">For our final quotes, we are sharing a photo of our beloved Angel Dakota:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49IvPSJjYsGvXkktC1ICLKdr5i4FfhtOmZSbwAG1Lo0ocv6w8Dx1C3sFTTwsZE8lFG70fiC6G_KssFqj5RErQnrg36Qqmz_C0iITIResjW0-_jm9kiRXwKSKW_Pgw_KrOfwrPps0e05dGZmZirw3e8omjd-VptaYa-Nm8KmZWnl4MwCE8YULcMpq1oQ/s1319/dakota-2019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="906" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj49IvPSJjYsGvXkktC1ICLKdr5i4FfhtOmZSbwAG1Lo0ocv6w8Dx1C3sFTTwsZE8lFG70fiC6G_KssFqj5RErQnrg36Qqmz_C0iITIResjW0-_jm9kiRXwKSKW_Pgw_KrOfwrPps0e05dGZmZirw3e8omjd-VptaYa-Nm8KmZWnl4MwCE8YULcMpq1oQ/w440-h640/dakota-2019.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"Dogs come into our lives to teach us about love, they depart to teach us about loss. A new dog never replaces an old dog, it merely expands the heart."</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"Shelties, once they love, they love steadily. unchangingly, till their last breath."</span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">"Having a dog will bless you with the happiest days of our </span></i></b><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>life, and</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> one of the worst days."</b></span></span></i></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b></p><p><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">I wouldn't have it ANY other way! Kisses to all of the woofies out there!!</span></i></b></p><p><b><i></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ThRuZhagBqklGk8R5S2Wj9aLuiXZIUgqXzHtQtTrJtVsBnR8iYumvhBaCWNrA6qKZ6Y7mhGmi9QHCnAq85tSIEnpEnADWc0JtncwW7c2R5AEkKDTjmjXsHHeaWCiV3qV7tGMUnNh_h5thMF0sBjzp8tXX7KNXgxKJrIf1js43RTvKvgDr0kWyKYN1A/s167/pawprints%20large.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="167" data-original-width="167" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ThRuZhagBqklGk8R5S2Wj9aLuiXZIUgqXzHtQtTrJtVsBnR8iYumvhBaCWNrA6qKZ6Y7mhGmi9QHCnAq85tSIEnpEnADWc0JtncwW7c2R5AEkKDTjmjXsHHeaWCiV3qV7tGMUnNh_h5thMF0sBjzp8tXX7KNXgxKJrIf1js43RTvKvgDr0kWyKYN1A/s1600/pawprints%20large.jpg" width="167" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></i></b><p></p><p><br /></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-47722441670520863242023-08-10T11:27:00.001-04:002023-08-10T11:27:33.494-04:00National Spoil Your Dog Day!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZIr1hADAiMh8ddEddi5-T3Q1UAyfZYwTN38Enj-TnDnsabIwXsyqrvGSTIYECH-Tktr5NyvYkk_0xW7jAztWJ9_cNPbwlZpepaXtsmJLTNDSl4jFwgLEdQkP6PVr4Xa7lDO6UcMK8zqF0MiSO5l_qcxzG--0ZMsKPTMY1GgMozcrQiWj2QPSEgxJVlqD/s1280/Spoil%20Your%20Dog%20Day%202023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQZIr1hADAiMh8ddEddi5-T3Q1UAyfZYwTN38Enj-TnDnsabIwXsyqrvGSTIYECH-Tktr5NyvYkk_0xW7jAztWJ9_cNPbwlZpepaXtsmJLTNDSl4jFwgLEdQkP6PVr4Xa7lDO6UcMK8zqF0MiSO5l_qcxzG--0ZMsKPTMY1GgMozcrQiWj2QPSEgxJVlqD/w640-h640/Spoil%20Your%20Dog%20Day%202023.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /> HAPPY <b><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/national-spoil-your-dog-day/">NATIONAL SPOIL YOUR DOG DAY!!!!</a></b><p></p><p>I would say that Levi is spoiled <b>EVERY SINGLE DAY. MUCH</b> more than Dakota was! </p><p>Levi goes to <b><a href="https://caninecollegemi.com/">Canine College</a></b> to play (<i>at least once a week</i>). If you look at the photo on the left above (sorry it's blurry but I took it from my computer when I was watching Levi on camera when we boarded him, hoping they don't mind my posting it!).....it is obvious by the sweet employee, (<i>possibly Julianna, I'm not sure)</i>, leaning into the playhouse where Levi is looking at her,, that he gets <b>TONS</b> of loving there! I often see him getting kisses and extra pets when he is at daycare/boarding.</p><p>Levi gets his beloved bully sticks (<b><i>one a day, EVERY DAY</i></b>). Daddy has taken him on countless walks since Daddy is home from school for the summer and he gets tons of kisses and loving from both of us. Levi is an attention hog so he makes sure he gets spoiled EVERY DAY!</p><p>Today is also another special day! Our eldest granddaughter turns <b>FIVE </b>today!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q7l6ziu9aHpjVCcUndlmm9DgP60m1EoIG2rIAjWl-xZzBpdw8wbHWt_X6XBg9qchWZHGrcrSknFb8QAIIDkYZ4Gj2FKpvNd5dLpBKMkEytS0RcnH9k80fRBODoi_QM9A_sqKrEiUqiOMDv7O6NZvOF_DrQdBfVyISymM8EXIe1PleeTRWVk_XWVBygR3/s1280/Harper%20cookies%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="983" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q7l6ziu9aHpjVCcUndlmm9DgP60m1EoIG2rIAjWl-xZzBpdw8wbHWt_X6XBg9qchWZHGrcrSknFb8QAIIDkYZ4Gj2FKpvNd5dLpBKMkEytS0RcnH9k80fRBODoi_QM9A_sqKrEiUqiOMDv7O6NZvOF_DrQdBfVyISymM8EXIe1PleeTRWVk_XWVBygR3/w492-h640/Harper%20cookies%202022.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><br /><p>We cannot believe she is five!! Where has the time gone?</p><p>Have a great Thursday everyone!!!</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-33059611690776449972023-08-08T00:00:00.004-04:002023-08-08T00:00:00.150-04:00Happy International Cat Day 2023!!!<p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> As all of you do, we celebrate cats <b>EVERY DAY</b> but today is a day to celebrate not only our cats that live with us, but cats <b>ALL OVER THE WORLD! It is a day to spread the word about just how pawesome life with cats is!</b></span></p><p><b><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a; font-family: montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">"Effective since August 3, 2020, the leading cat welfare charity, International Cat Care, became the custodians of International Cat Day. Since 1958, they’ve challenged cruelty, ignorance, and misunderstanding to affect positive change in the lives of cats. With an estimated global population of 600 million cats, half of which are thought to be unowned, their work has never been more important. To learn more about the charity, visit their </span><a href="https://icatcare.org/" rel="noopener" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #f33f33; font-family: montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; text-decoration-line: none;">website</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #33244a; font-family: montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">."</span></i></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">To all of you who have visited us for oh so many years and to those we recently have met, we think you are <b>PAWESOME</b> and we appreciate and celebrate each and every one of you!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://nationaltoday.com/international-cat-day/">HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CAT DAY!!</a></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9O-rXLscBF8Di32jX3tBTZYWeyBIC-6ts7IfSZHHCii50ThowAckwBA9lv2n4jp1k-34968WY3Xm1TxJyijE_enAgok3Ju7stfZeItEagzM35GpORjY9GlhO7lDgpjsvIgL2329dPIZT4tzbC9TLzcgKi7Exj2zlOccTrTKgq5IorkSptE0u3dy02t6l4/s1280/International%20Cat%20Day%202023%20Roary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9O-rXLscBF8Di32jX3tBTZYWeyBIC-6ts7IfSZHHCii50ThowAckwBA9lv2n4jp1k-34968WY3Xm1TxJyijE_enAgok3Ju7stfZeItEagzM35GpORjY9GlhO7lDgpjsvIgL2329dPIZT4tzbC9TLzcgKi7Exj2zlOccTrTKgq5IorkSptE0u3dy02t6l4/w640-h640/International%20Cat%20Day%202023%20Roary.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">AN UPDATE ON ROARY!</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">I thought it would be fitting to include an update on Roary and how he has been doing since his<b><a href="https://www.catchatwithcarenandcody.com/2023/06/our-cats-bladder-stone-journey-so-far.html"> bladder stone surgery </a></b>that took place at the end of May.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">He is peeing like a champ and is doing <b>SUPER WELL!</b> (<i>Paws crossed that this continues to be the case!</i>) </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">He had bloodwork done last week (<i>because his bloodwork at the time of his surgery wasn't that great, the Vet felt it was due to the stones and it turns out it was!</i>) Roary's bloodwork, kidney function, etc. was <b>NORMAL</b> and they also ran a urine test that was <b>NORMAL!! YAY!!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the most wonderful outcomes of Roary's surgery is that he and I have <b>FINALLY BONDED</b>!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> (<i>It only took THREE YEARS lol!</i>)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">I think Roary knew and appreciated that I barely left his side after his surgery......I waited on him hand and paw and we started a new ritual that I think helped us to bond. I started brushing him with the <b><a href="https://www.furminator.com/products/deshed/cat/undercoat-deshedding-tool-medium-large-cat-short-hair.aspx">Furminator </a></b>that used to be Cody's and he <b>LOVES IT!</b> I brushed him when he was wearing the cone to bring him comfort and now it is a daily ritual. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">He <b>FINALLY</b> sits with me on the couch, either on my lap or next to me <i>(as you can see in the photo above where he is lying by me wearing my Lions pants.</i>)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">If it took the surgery to <b>FINALLY </b>have us finally develop a close bond, then I couldn't be happier!</span></p><p><br /></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5182681216854437149.post-21180881958527665482023-07-10T00:00:00.004-04:002023-07-10T00:00:00.135-04:00I Love My Unique and Fun Portrait from Furryroyal Pet Portraits!! Enjoy a 15% off Discount Code!<p> I am a HUGE fan of original <b><a href="https://www.furryroyal.com/cool-pet-dog-portrait-drawing.html?utm_source=Caren+Gittleman">pet art/pet portraits</a></b> and am blessed to have received a number of them throughout my years of blogging. </p><p>My latest favorite pet portrait is from a company called Furry Royal.</p><p>They contacted me asking if I would like a complimentary portrait in exchange for posting about them on the blog and I jumped at the opportunity like a kitty with a wand toy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaICBm2GGo0wb_vz9Hc5qB3DtDrKAjVJhlLCVSi4DUfBSra59KWUDIASsWto4wo-ZrqshWDo47oUjMwWUBxaLym7R4fVXHso0uMBbCj6YYQ8BSoF2S6xnwkBqv9oJ8gdgQx1Kpnv8eOI1LYS2CBoFXx3Mxl0gP-Dl8GODW-FbGdivbafZ2iU8V4PaDg-Z3/s1280/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20no%20pets%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaICBm2GGo0wb_vz9Hc5qB3DtDrKAjVJhlLCVSi4DUfBSra59KWUDIASsWto4wo-ZrqshWDo47oUjMwWUBxaLym7R4fVXHso0uMBbCj6YYQ8BSoF2S6xnwkBqv9oJ8gdgQx1Kpnv8eOI1LYS2CBoFXx3Mxl0gP-Dl8GODW-FbGdivbafZ2iU8V4PaDg-Z3/w480-h640/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20no%20pets%202.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>How unique and CUTE is this? I just love it!</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycLa78hCuinSF-dOmib8tGjBsUQcy5s4VKQfyHtgfTkoDjUElWkzJ8-rASkyZpZ8AAgmqgeJslxjzWkmA5rqVv_W9YEVV8sl__d9aG_JVEPf_IOljMNIuDQNzM5ZB33aigbSt5GAkHCKQxJXHaoXeZOwsWCZaxngLBMAfr8NlLawHbG9C-Ww5MLyoYbeb/s1448/Furry%20Royal%20logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycLa78hCuinSF-dOmib8tGjBsUQcy5s4VKQfyHtgfTkoDjUElWkzJ8-rASkyZpZ8AAgmqgeJslxjzWkmA5rqVv_W9YEVV8sl__d9aG_JVEPf_IOljMNIuDQNzM5ZB33aigbSt5GAkHCKQxJXHaoXeZOwsWCZaxngLBMAfr8NlLawHbG9C-Ww5MLyoYbeb/w320-h320/Furry%20Royal%20logo.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Pet portraits are the BEST gifts to GIVE as well as receive! They are suitable for ALL occasions, heck, who needs a REASON to send a pet portrait as a gift? They make wonderful "just because" gifts as well! <p></p><p>The process to creating your pet portrait at Furry Royal couldn't be easier. There are just a few simple steps:</p><p>1) Choose a costume (or a setting) for your pet. You can have a portrait of just one pet or more than one pet. You can even include a human! There is everything from sports, to pets in suits, to Christmas, Birthday, Halloween, Wedding, sooo many to choose from!</p><p>2) Upload your Photo</p><p>3) Once you make your payment, your portrait will be created and you will receive a proof within 48 hours.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVYgh4ZlgBVK42K01-PZ2RSLP25f5RSxM81RU3TN9cHKDJNkw5RXHoTDnKQjJ8EAICKgZ_9g1pGLDQWnAf9VUN_eWSlvuw9dUKfCLN3i6S2kCHrMdWGeRFW6_-bwXLTFkJX-ysE8xrY0V2g8vAVZXU0uNtasveMykTSZV3XnO9s0TdoBwntJAkt6m5X7S/s1597/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20Levi%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1597" data-original-width="1002" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjVYgh4ZlgBVK42K01-PZ2RSLP25f5RSxM81RU3TN9cHKDJNkw5RXHoTDnKQjJ8EAICKgZ_9g1pGLDQWnAf9VUN_eWSlvuw9dUKfCLN3i6S2kCHrMdWGeRFW6_-bwXLTFkJX-ysE8xrY0V2g8vAVZXU0uNtasveMykTSZV3XnO9s0TdoBwntJAkt6m5X7S/w402-h640/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20Levi%201.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>You can choose to have a digital print or select a table top size (as I have), or a larger portrait to display on your wall.</p><p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihn5ZaEkWnaF755qjE2IPqdplM4wMpUOj8aCPXtfeDYbru4Uiz_tuacD3dokAmPJMMoPvIFEAO-mSWUaRuIJWmTn2rdc2QaP-O51LIS4NIEB98wLyDI5kOcr3e3DPzoz-a-EB5_beSvKS5HMoFiHyBZy2zocQDUl8mBnt7BacivAt3HAQOvYomPo1WcYVk/s1563/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20Roary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1563" data-original-width="1073" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihn5ZaEkWnaF755qjE2IPqdplM4wMpUOj8aCPXtfeDYbru4Uiz_tuacD3dokAmPJMMoPvIFEAO-mSWUaRuIJWmTn2rdc2QaP-O51LIS4NIEB98wLyDI5kOcr3e3DPzoz-a-EB5_beSvKS5HMoFiHyBZy2zocQDUl8mBnt7BacivAt3HAQOvYomPo1WcYVk/w440-h640/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20Roary.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><br /><span face="serif, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The scene that I selected makes me laugh every time I look at it!</span><p></p><p><span face="serif, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Even Roary seemed to enjoy it!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDtDhaLhpooekJo3fjxM_z4Y-mL-AFSKLHHVRXhTlwOQRCnm1jSze4xFROVmF7episz8w-8aZY4eoxzHyfKJRGKKxRPoFLP_22WY2NzKL9gy5MqcyT2pB3I6vFU38og3d0DhZ5K_i2xPLCLdq2AkK4oI7q53Q-yP_UsAJ75bTYoevq0j9WCph0-HCbM-3/s1365/Furry%20Royal%20%20Painting%20Roary%20looking%20at%20print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="965" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDtDhaLhpooekJo3fjxM_z4Y-mL-AFSKLHHVRXhTlwOQRCnm1jSze4xFROVmF7episz8w-8aZY4eoxzHyfKJRGKKxRPoFLP_22WY2NzKL9gy5MqcyT2pB3I6vFU38og3d0DhZ5K_i2xPLCLdq2AkK4oI7q53Q-yP_UsAJ75bTYoevq0j9WCph0-HCbM-3/w452-h640/Furry%20Royal%20%20Painting%20Roary%20looking%20at%20print.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><span face="serif, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span face="serif, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">I am thrilled with my portrait and am certain you will be too!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogj9hZW69zsQmRZQ4DtHIgitgCAQV8XVj6bTf7Xr-sA-kTef9vKQyJkdXs5jWSoVQChvNO-qY1pQIc6QZF7QvlCuscJ7126wpvaH9HwPI1_jtFCukmf2N_8VrMbQ9NIw0gR_bUDmosYg4D8TZEvPOmmdcKC8pOIWkbMWve0rLCrOxWAnJbF8rks-GBix6/s1351/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20Levi%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1351" data-original-width="1158" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhogj9hZW69zsQmRZQ4DtHIgitgCAQV8XVj6bTf7Xr-sA-kTef9vKQyJkdXs5jWSoVQChvNO-qY1pQIc6QZF7QvlCuscJ7126wpvaH9HwPI1_jtFCukmf2N_8VrMbQ9NIw0gR_bUDmosYg4D8TZEvPOmmdcKC8pOIWkbMWve0rLCrOxWAnJbF8rks-GBix6/w548-h640/Furry%20Royal%20Painting%20Levi%202.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="serif, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">The holidays are right around the corner and these would make the perfect gift!</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span face="serif, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;">Levi gave a bark out to our furiends at Furry Royal asking them for a discount code for our readers that won't expire!!!! <b><a href="https://www.furryroyal.com/cool-pet-dog-portrait-drawing.html?utm_source=Caren+Gittleman."> Click this link</a> and type </b></span><span style="font-size: 15px;"><b><span style="color: red;">Caren15</span></b> at checkout for your <b><span style="color: red;">15% off discount </span></b>that <b>WILL NOT EXPIRE!! </b>Hurry and order yours today!!! </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px;"> I am certain you will love your portrait as much as I do!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: serif, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: serif, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>***In full disclosure: I received no monetary compensation for this post. I received a complimentary portrait in exchange for posting about Furry Royal on the blog, facebook and Instagram.</i></span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.com14