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My mama apologizes for anything me an' Tucker an' Badness might have done at the Nap-A-Thon this weekend. Mama knows we can get out of hand sometimes.

Mama is reading to us a good book called Into the Wild. It is really good. But can it be true that kittypets don't have Warrior Blood? Aren't wild kitties and house kitties the same? I think I am a wild cat because I always practice my roars. Everyday!

Mama says my wild name is SwiftPaw, because I am so fast catching my prey. Badness has never told me her wild name but Mama says it may be CoolHeart because she can be so by-herself sometimes. Mama says Tucker's is probably FastTummy. Do you have wild names?

This is a picture of me on one of my walks with my mama in the foothills. I love walking up there. There are bunnies and birdies and neat smells and grasses to taste. Mama laughs at me cuz I like to taste the grasses. I try to sneak it as I walk a grass but she always sees me. I can't help it. I like grass.













This is me again barking as ferociously as I can down the hill at some boogers. I must protect my mama! See how vicious I am?

Woof, woof, woof, woof! Grrr! Woof! Woof!

See?

After a long interview with the Mother I am able to post the answers to my questions. They were not satisfactory.

Why is there a dog in my home?

Because I wanted someone to go on walks and car rides with me.

What possessed you to get a dog?

Do you know any cats who would like to go on walks or rides in the car?

What have I done to deserve a dog?

Badness! Don't make me squeeze your head! This decision had nothing to do with you or Scrappy and Tucker. Other than I know you don't like rides in the car. And you wouldn't be caught dead with a leash on you.

What will I do to you if you keep the dog?

Don't make me squeeze your head.

Why do I have a little brother?

Because I fell in love with him before I found a dog.

Why is he so annoying?

That is what little brothers are all about; irritating their big sisters. Its good for you. He has helped keep you slim and trim.

Why can't you feed me moist food all the time?

Because you need a more balanced and rounded diet that just stinky goodness all the time. Besides you get bored with it after awhile.

I do not!

You are already burying the new brand of stinky goodness that we switched too only two weeks ago! The stuff you initially loved! Remember?

Oh yeah.

Why don't you clean out the boxes more often?

I will work on it. Tucker does leave WMDs behind doesn't he? He is a very stinky boy.

Why can't I go outside?

How many times to we have to have this discussion Badness. I don't want anything to happen to you. Outside is a dangerous place for kitties. Dogs, bugs, diseases. All kinds of bad things can happen to kitties outside.

Why are you so annoying?

Do you want to eat stinky goodness again?

Yes!

Then can it, pussy cat!

Why don't you leave the water running constantly for me?

Because we live in a desert, Badness. You will drain the acquifer if I leave the water running all the time just for you. Do you want that on your conscience? Water doesn't grow on trees. But I will turn it on for you when I am in the bathroom. Deal?

I guess.

To all Felines:

Remind your fur-parents that Sunday, January 22 is

Answer Your Cat's Questions Day!

So prepare your questions for your parents.

Such as:

Why is there a dog in my home?
What possessed you to get a dog?
What have I done to deserve a dog?
What will I do to you if you keep the dog?
Why do I have a little brother?
Why is he so annoying?
Why can't you feed me moist food all the time?
Why don't you clean out the boxes more often?
Why can't I go outside?
Why are you so annoying?
Why don't you leave the water running constantly for me?

etc...

I have another day to add to my list.

Mama gave me a straw this morning to play with. The dog tore up the first one that I stole out of my mama's drink last night. That dog took it away from me and chewed it all up. But my mama gave me 'nother one. And made sure I got it and not the dog. So I carried it with me everywhere this morning. Up and down the stairs, in the bedroom, into the kitchen. I just can't get enough of my straw!

Where is the sun? It is all cloudy today. There is nothing to warm my cold bones. And mama is running that horrible machine. Tucker and me are in mama's bedroom hiding. We don't want to get eaten by that loud machine. Even Badness is scared! We sure like it, though, when there aren't any dust bunnies. They eat too much.

AAAAAAHHHHHH!

The Mother put out catnip this morning...the good stuff... this time. Oh Ecstasy!!!! The sweet smell, the buzz! Oh too have it in my fur!!!!

It makes me sad. I love my kitties so much. Mama says to watch over my kitties during the day while she is away earning our kibble. I watch them so good. Make sure they don't get into trouble and that nobody tries to get in the house to take them. But they don't care. Badness swats at me and Scrappy hisses. Scrappy will sniff noses and let me lick her face though. That is good, isn't it?

Tucker is okay. He will play chase with me. This morning he batted me on the butt trying to get me to play but I was busy chasing Scrappy.

I won't give up though! I will make those kitties love me.

I thought dogs whined alot. Well, to my complaining sisters all I can say is...

What do you expect?! I am a dog!

Mama and I playing with my prey this morning. She tosses my mouse and I show her how good I am at catching my prey and how good I am at bringing it back to her. Hunting is my favorite thing to do. Especially little furry mice. She is always so pleased when I catch those dastardly mice!

That dog is driving me crazy. Every time I try to get some lovin' from Mama she shoves her face in. I can't get my fair share of lovin's anymore. But Mama is making the dog back off. She calls it kitty time. I need my kitty time with my mama.

I wish it just Badness and I, like it used too be. Mama got us a little brother that we didn't need. And then she added this dog to our family. I don't know why. But Mama is trying to make up for it as best she can. She gave us catnip last night. Oh...wonderful catnip! Badness rolled in it and looked silly with it all in her fur. heehee!

Badness thinks she is so serious and tough but she is really goofy. She sometimes lays on her back in the middle of the floor with her feets in the air!!! and all her stomach hanging out. She says it is just fur but I know that is stomach! And she likes getting into Mama wet hair! She isn't a tough as she wants you to believe.

The mother said I have to share...

I realized this morning that I am sharing this blog with the BEAST. The Mother set this up and obviously thought it would be okay. Must I share the blog tooo! Its bad enough Tucker gets to post here. I must speak with the Mother.

I don't know what else I can do to make the Mother understand how much I dislike the dog. Hissing and swatting hasn't worked. Leaving the room with a haughty fliff of the tail has no affect. Yesterday, I tried sitting in a corner with my back to the room. I was like that for hours or at least 5 minutes before she even noticed. She was too busy watching that noisy box that so entrances her.

I think drastic measures are in order. For the love of felinity...what must I do...Shred?

On the other hand she is giving me such wonderful soft food. Luscious. Ummm....purrrr.....I make sure to wash my face in appreciation for the good choice of soft food.

Mama opened the windows today because it is so warm outside. It is supposed to be winter. We love it when mother opens the windows. All the wonderful scents from outside and we can hear the birds really good!

Mama adopted me. My fur-mom disappeared. I don't know what happened to her but a nice human took me and brother and sister in and fed and us and took care of us. When we were old enough she took us to a place with lots of people and other strange animals we had never seen before. Everyone came by and looked at us. Some of them petted us and held us. My sister found her forever home first. But my brother and I were happy for her cuz she was sweet and we knew she would be taken care of.

My mama came by that day too. I was so tired by that time, that I fell asleep in her arms cuz they were so warm and felt so safe. She didn't take me though!!! I was so disappointed. I was trying so hard to be good and cute to get a forever home.

We went home with our first mother.

But the next day Mama called first mother and asked I was adopted. She hadn't forgotten about me. She loved me and was always thinking about me.

She adopted me the next day. I found my forever home. She bought me lots of toys and special litter box just for me!! She brought me to my knew home, with lots of windows and birds, and sushine and stairs! And sisters!

I love me Mama and my forever home. My sisters, though,....well Scrappy is okay. She and I wrestle. But Badness doesn't like me much. That is okay. I won't stop trying!

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The mother finally went to earn our kibble today. She was home all last week! She really messed up our sleeping schedule. Plus she kept the BEAST up which made our lives very difficult. We can't do anything without that BEAST being right in the middle of it. The mother says the BEAST is our little sister. My fluffy a** she is! I am not related to some smelly, reeking, peeing DOG. I would rather eat mice for the rest of my life. But we are stuck with her. It seems the mother is very fond of her. :::shudder in disgust:::

That dog better stay away from me. It is bad enough that we have to share a bed with her.

Scrappy is being silly these days. The mother has to put a gate in the door way of the big bedroom to keep the BEAST out of our litter boxes. Can you imagine?!?!?! That BEAST likes to eat out of the boxes! UGH! Doesn't she know what we do in there!!! :::shudder in disgust:::
Oh about Scrappy...Scrappy doesn't seem to know how to get over the gate. It isn't high. Even fat Tucker can get over it. Scrappy will just sit by it and wait for the mother to put her over it. Maybe she want the mother to pick her up. She does get alot of lovins. Hum...I think I understand now. Its a plan...very smart Scrappy...very smart.

Note to self: Contact William.

William of Mass Destruction

We went to the greatest place on earth today. The DOG PARK!!! Twizzler was there. Ooo I love chasing him and grabbing his face fur hard. He was my first friend at the park. He thinks our parents are nuts. His make him wear sweaters. He started chewing the arms off his sweaters but his people just aren't getting the picture. They just get him new ones.

After the dog park, mama took me too the mountains again. It was cold and dark though. Mama was scared though and walked to fast. I couldn't sniff and search like I wanted too. It was a new trail and there were tons of new scents to smell.

OOOO I found deers poop!!! Oh it was great!

Mama makes me wear sweaters too. I shake and shake but they don't come off. Oh well. I do get cold. Especially up in the mountains after the sun goes down.