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Curious Raena sits on cat tree

Chatting Cats: Hide And Seek

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Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. I’s gotta tell ya’, I’s was so happy that we actually got to visit a few of our furiends yesfurday. There was a break in the storm so I’s went to find sis Dezi so we could get mommy to help us with that opposable thumb thing. Ifin any of ya’ have actually seen our paws, then you know, the keys on those silly keyboards are way to small, so we have to have a little help. Anyways, I’s found sissy UTB (under the bed) and told her it was safe to come out. I’s told her the stupid noisy lawn crew had furinally got rained out and left and the storm had let up. 

 

Dezi lays on scratcher

 

 

 

          Yeah Raena, like me couldn’t hear it fur me’s self?. Do you think me’s deaf or somethin’?  

 

‘Course not sissy, but you were still unner the bed even tho the noises had stopped. I’s just knew you wanted to see what our furiends were up too just as much as I’s did. 

 

          Did you ever think that me may have still been unner the bed cuz me wanted a little purr-ivacy or space? You know, me’s a mature ladycat and sometimes me needs a little time to me’s self. 

 

Curious Raena sits on cat tree

 

 

 

What fur sissy? Why would you ever wanna be alone? I’s never wanna be away from mommy or you fur that matter. I’s just luvs ya’ll sooooooo much. 

 

Dezi, gets lap loving

 

 

 

          Don’t even think ‘bout huggin’ on me, Raena. Me luvs to be ‘round mommy and even you; but, that doesn’t mean me has to do it all the time. Ifin mommy had really needed me, all she had to do is call fur me. She knows that. And since you can’t seem to pull yourself away from her, then you could’a called me ifin mommy couldn’t have. You know, you’re always in the middle of everythin’. Mommy couldn’t even get in the fridge to get the milk fur her cheater mac last night cuz you were where you always are, right in the middle of the floor. You know our fridge door opens backwards. Mommy did it on purr-puss to help keep the furs out. 

 

Raena lays on kitchen floor in front of fridge

 

 

 

I’s only there sissy, in case mommy needs me. I’s don’t wanna miss anythin’. And, mommy could get in the fridge, all she had to do is open the door. I’s really good at squishin’ down unner the door. 

 

          Sure Raena. That may have been true when you were smaller, but you don’t flatten much anymore. You know how much you luv the groceries. Girl, you’re hiney’s gonna be the size of Texas befur long. 

 

Raena walks toward mommy and the camera

 

 

 

Is not. That’s not very nice sissy. Have you seen yours in a mirror lately? You can put away the groceries too ya’ know. You’re always tryin’ to steal mine’s noms after you eat all of yours. Anyways, I’s moved so mommy could finish makin’ her cheater mac. I’s even got a bite of cheddar. I’s really luvs cheese, it’s so tasty. 

 

          And fattenin’. that’s why you don’t fit unner the door anymore. MOL 

 

Anyways…as I’s was meowin’ earlier, befur you so rudely innerupted me. After I’s found ya’ unner the bed, we went to get mommy to help us visit our furiends and there she was, on the fone yellin’ at someone ‘bout how they be lyin’ and robbin’ us blind. I’s thought we were never gonna get her to hang up the fone. Hmmmpht 

 

Dezi lays on cat scratcher

 

 

 

          Well she did Raena, and we furinally visited some of our furiends. Hopefully we can visit more today.

 

I’s sure hope so sissy. Ya’ know, we should tell everypawdy ‘bout awnty Paulette’s new book. We’ve not read it, so we can’t actually review it, but she’s had a few best seller’s and more ‘purrtantly, she uses all the profits to help rescue doggies. It’s called A Different Kind of Angel, and you can check it out here. Keep up the good work awnty Paulette. And did you hear that we’re gonna have a play date with our furiend Prancie soon? I’s luvs play dates, don’t you? 

 

          Me luvs anythin’ that takes your focus off me fur a while Raena. Bring on the play dates!!! Let’s wrap this up, me hears a rumblin’ off in the distance. 

 

Okay sissy. Are you gonna play with me? 

 

          Sure Raena, let’s play hide n’ seek. Me will hide and you count to a hunnerd and then come find me. Close you eyes and start countin’ now.

 

Raena sits on the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

This is gonna be so much fun, sissy. (Raena closes her eyes and starts counting) One, two, one hunnerd. Ready or not here I’s come!!!

 

Till the next time………………………………………….Be Blest!!! 

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses 

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Dezi in harness

Service Cats: Making A Local Move With Kitty

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MeOW  Welcome to Service Cats and Everything Feline on Furidays. When we started this series back in June of 2016, we had no idea how it would be received. Nor did we know all the directions it would take. But, we knew that cats were often misunderstood and many lost their furever homes due to some of those misunderstandings regarding natural behaviors. And, we’re always looking for the opportunity to share how smart and talented kitties really are. So, a little over 2 years later, we’re still here taking your questions and post suggestions and hoping that we’re helping kitties everywhere. Ifin you’ve missed any of the posts in this series, you can always ketch up by clickin’ the links on our Training Tips and Everything Feline page in our menu. And as always, you can submit your own questions or topic suggestions by leaving a comment in the comments section or sending us an email via our Contact page.

 

Dezi laying in cat tree in new harness

 

 

 

 

The following post will be written in human English for reader and translator ease. Our Service Cat posts aren’t intended to be an all inclusive Training Manual but rather Tips, Tricks and Techniques used/developed by mommy A thru her many years of animal training, cats in purr-ticular. And to offer insight into your questions about Everything Feline. Always remember, successful Training is all about Repetition and Rewards.

 

 

Raena sits posing in her tiger harness

 

 

 

 

First up, we’d like to apologize for not posting last week. Mommy had a doctor’s appointment and just wasn’t up to computer time. But, we’re here this week and we’re going to be talking about Moving with cats. We thought our sweet angel Lexi should write this post. After all she and mommy moved 12 times throughout her lifetime. 

 

Lexi rides in her travel carrier home from BlogPaws Nashville

 

 

 

Thanks Dezi, I’s did see a lot of new homes in my lifetime. Today I’s thought we’d talk about local moves, you know moving from one place to another that’s less than a 2 hour/100 mile drive. These moves usually occur over a couple of days. If you’re renting, Please, never lie to landlords about having cat(s). Inevitably we’re going to end up in a window and be seen; so honesty is the best policy. In our experience, it’s always good if you can get a letter of recommendation from previous landlords regarding your kitties. You know, like kitty is well behaved, didn’t destroy their property and wasn’t allowed to run loose and wreak havoc in the neighborhood. So, moving week is finally here and you’ve gathered boxes, turned on the utilities in the new home, scheduled turn off times for the current place and turned in your change of address forms.

 

Dezi bathes while laying among packed boxes druing the flood of 2014

 

 

 

Packing Day:

     Most everybody knows, kitties love boxes, so make moving time fun. It will help relieve some of the stress and anxiety kitty may feel as more and more things disappear from shelves, closets and cabinets. Don’t forget to keep a Decompression room or area set up just in case kitty needs to chill. As you pack, talk to kitty about the move. Mommy always says things like, “you’re gonna love the new place.” “Don’t worry, I’d never leave you behind.” “You’re going with me.” “There’s a great window in our new place, you’ll be able to see everything.”  Whether kitty understands all the words or not, the positive tone in your voice and the inclusion of kitty will make him/her feel more secure. Lay aside a few of kitty’s favorite toys, blankies/mats/pads/bed for kitty to continue to use. Allow kitty to check out the boxes as you pack. As you start moving boxes, be sure to keep an eye on the door. You don’t want kitty dashing out or escaping. If you have help (movers, friends, etc.) close kitty up in a bedroom or bathroom for safety and let everyone know not to open that door. We also suggest putting a sign on the door that states kitty is inside. Things can get confusing and people do get sidetracked and forget, so the sign is just a little reminder to all. 

 

Dezi climbs among the packed boxes during the flood on 2014

So many places to play with all these boxes.

 

 

 

Kitty’s New Home:

     When you’re finally ready to move the last of your things including kitty, make sure the new home is set up and ready to welcome kitty home. The new place should have a litterbox, water bowl/fountain, favorite toys, blankie/bed and a highly scented piece of clothing from you. We recommend setting these things up in the areas they’ll be once everything is unpacked. You may or may not want to set up a small Decopmpressions Room/Area. Mommy’s never done so and doesn’t think it’s truly needed at this time. Kitty should be part of the last trip from the old house to the new. Because of this, you will be with kitty and that will help to relieve any stress kitty may be feeling.

 

     Now is not the time to deep clean the litterbox, however, we do recommend scooping. We do understand that Jackson Galaxy recommends leaving a few deposits inside, but we don’t find that necessary so long as the box itself hasn’t been cleaned and some of the old litter remains inside. Once you bring kitty in, mommy recommends releasing kitty in the litterbox. Yep, she carries each kitty to the litterbox and sets them down in it. Of course, no kitty stays, but we never forget where the pawtty box is. MOL 

 

Dezi and Lexi play together

Life has returned to normal. We’re together with our toys

and mommy. Nuffin’ else matters.

 

 

 

 

New Normal:

     Hopefully You will have already put away a few things so there’s some semblance of normalcy in the new home. Don’t worry if kitty hides for a day or three or even skips a meal or two. However, you should keep kitty’s schedule as normal as possible. Remember, it’s you kitty is bonded too, not a home or even things. Your calm presence will bring kitty around in no time and you can all enjoy the new place. Local moves are the easiest moves you’ll ever make with kitty. Join us next time, for long haul moves. There’s more planning and chances for things to go wrong, but they can be highly successful and easy peasy when done right. 

 

Dezi and Raena atop the liberty cat tree with Yeowww toy

 

 

 

Thanks sis Lexi, me wouldn’t mind a move and me knows mommy wouldn’t either. Anyways, anypawdy who may be thinkin’ ‘bout movin’ doesn’t wanna miss our next Service Cat posty. Mommy and Shad moved from Texas to New Mexico, to Georgia, to Tennessee, and back to Texas successfully. So, ifin anypawdy has experience in movin’ with kitties, it’s mommy A. Don’t furget to leave your questions or topic suggestions in the comments section below or send us an email via our Contact page. We’re joinin’ Comedy Plus fur Feline Furiday.

 

 

Have you ever moved with a kitty?

What questions about moving do you have?

 

Till the next time……………………………………………….Be Blest!!!  

 

 

 

Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

Deztinee and RaenaBelle

 

with angel guest, Alexandra (Lexi)

Raena sleeps on mommy A's lap

Chatting Cats: Ain’t No Grumps Here

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Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. I’s gotta tell ya’, I’s not likin’ the way things are goin’ ‘round here. I’s mean, it’s like mommy done furgot all ‘bout our nightly cuddle time, and I’s can’t ‘member the last time I’s had a treat. What’s up with that? I’s know I’s not that in to treats and all, but still…it’d be nice to be offured a couple every now and then. And Kittens!!!! Mine’s eye is really botherin’ me. Everytime I’s look up it’s gone and got all gooey again. And then mommy tries to chase me down to put medicine in ‘em. Seems all this humidity makes ‘em act up.  Hmmmpht 

 

Dezi looks at Raena from atop the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

          RaenaBelle!!! You sure don’t sound like yourself. Grumpy cat’s got nuffin’ on you. What’s got you in such a tizzy? 

 

Raena sits pretty on the cat tree

 

 

 

Haven’t you’s been payin’ attention sissy? Do I’s have to repeat mine’s self?

 

          No Raena, you don’t need to repeat all that nonsense. And you know that’s ‘zactly what it is, nonsense. You know mommy luvs you and luvs cuddle time. She wouldn’t miss it ifin she could help it. Besides, you’ve been gettin’ lots of extra lap luvvin’ time lately, so you’ve got nuffin’ to complain ‘bout. And, me heard you gettin’ treats just the other day. 

 

You did? Where were you sissy? 

 

 

Dezi lays in mommy's lap getting love, selfie

 

 

 

 

          Uh…Me was unner the bed lookin’ fur intruders. Yep, that’s what me was doin’, alright. With all these storms ya’ just never know what might crawl thru the walls. And, as the oldest, it’s me’s job to purrtect me’s family. Me’s gotta tell ya’, me liked it much better when me was the baby and all this respawnsibility was sis Lexi’s. Me doesn’t now how she did it all. She really was the Service Cat Extraordinaire. 

 

Lexi looks up at mommy while sitting in her lap on 3/3/2016

Lexi sure luvved mommy and spendin’ time in her lap.

 

 

 

Aaaaaw sissy, I’s sure she had days when she wished she was still the baby too. After all, I’s ‘member you tellin’ me that she was the baby fur the furst 6 years of her life. And I’s bet that as extraordinary as she was, you’re just as special. I’s think you’re a great big sisfur. (Raena whispers) Least most of the time. (Raena looks up)  Anyways, did you know that cuz we missed postin’ on Furiday, that we also missed the blooper blog hop? You know the foto fails with the Cuddlywumps.  And we missed Feline Furiday with Comedy Plus.

 

          Yeah Raena me heard. It’s a shame too, cuz goodness knows we’ve got tons of failed fotos. 

 

Raena lays in cat house on cat tree

Where’s mine’s face mommy? What kind’a foto is this? Foto Fail, big time.

 

 

 

Yeah sissy, mommy keeps tryin’, but sometimes she just can’t keep up. Did you see what she shot the other day? Y, I’s never!!! I’s pawed the delete button on that one real fast.

 

          Are you meowin’ ‘bout that foto of your hiney, Raena? Cuz Kittens, it sure looked big. Your hiney me means. MOL 

 

That’s not very nice sissy. And, mine’s hiney isn’t that big. Ifin you’s don’t be nice, I’s gonna tell mommy. 

 

Dezi's back side- blooper

Does anypawdy here think mommy got confused ’bout where

our faces might be?

 

 

 

          Kittens Raena, you’re so touchy. You know me didn’t mean naythin’ by it. Sometimes things just look bigger in fotos. Why do you think mommy tries to avoid bein’ in front of a camera? She’s not very comfurtable with that few extra pounds she put on a few years back. Anyways, me’s sorry. Your hiney;s so fluffy it’s kind’a hard to tell what size it really is. 

 

Raena lays on scratcher

 

 

 

Is that a ‘pawlogy sissy? Cuz that doesn’t sound like a ‘pawlogy. But I’s’ll accept it. I’s don’t wanna fight today. We’re too late to enter the foto fails blog hop, but we thought we’d post one anyways. Everypawdy needs a good laff to start and end their day. Looks like mommy’s finished with her coffee and needs us to help her take a shower. C’mon sissy, let’s go help. 

 

Till the next time………………………………………………………….Be Blest!!! 

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses 

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Raena poses with the ThundrEase Calming products

Tell All Tuesday #ThunderShirt

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Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. Can you believe it’s stormin’…Again!. Let me tell ya’, outside showers aren’t the only ones we’ve had ‘round here. Kittens, You should’a seen it. I’s mean, it’s hard to believe ifin ya’ don’t actually witness it. But trust me, ya’ll oughtta be glad mommy wasn’t reachin’ fur the camera. (Raena shudders) Ugh It was sooooo gross. 

 

Dezi lays atop the cat tree selfie

 

 

 

          RaenaBelle, you’re ramblin’ on over there but nopawdy has a clue what you’re meowin’ ‘bout. 

 

Raena looks back from her dinner plate

 

 

 

Welllllll, You ought to sissy, that’s fur sure. I’s meowin’ ‘bout your purrjectile when mommy was tryin’ to talk to her counselor. What a disgustin’ mess. There we sat, mommy visitin’ with her counselor, me layin’ at mommy’s feet to purrtect her just in case and you layin’ on the liberty cat tree. We thought you were nappin’ when out of nowhere you hurled purrjectile hairballs from one side of the room to the other. (Raena shudders again and makes a wincing face) Ya’ know, ifin you’re gonna do somethin’ like that, you’re s’posed to warn us furst. Usually there’s the heavin’ and gulpin’ long befur the final blap. But nooooooo, you just hurled everywhere. Half digested brekky and furballs went everywhere, in mommy’s purrse, all over the tree, the catputer, our tunnel and toys, mommy and even me!!! 

 

Dezi wipes eyes while laying on the scratcher

 

 

 

          Me couldn’t help it Raena, it had to come out. Mommy’s counselor didn’t mind. All she said was, “Is that a hairball?” You know, she doesn’t have any kitties. But, she’s used to seein’ kitties do things durin’ her visits. ‘Member when she told mommy ‘bout that patient of hers that had a kitty who peed on his humans counter durin’ her visit? Least me didn’t do anythin’ like that. (Dezi licks her paw and rubs it across her face) 

 

That’s not the point sissy. (Raena shakes her head) Anyways, Meowin’ of feline behaviors, we need to meow ‘bout some behavior modifyin’ purroducts we received a couple of weeks ago from ThunderWorks. They’re the peeps that made the original ThunderShirt. They recently released some new purroducts, a pheremone plug in and pheremone spray, fur kitties and woofies. We received the Calming Spray and Calming Diffuser Kit fur kitties and also one fur woofies. Mommy was anxious to give ‘em a try cuz you decided to stop usin’ the pawtty box when mommy put that clay stuff in our pawtty boxes. And cuz it’s stormin’ season and mommy hates it when you hide out UTB all the time. 

 

          Me’s not hidin’ Raena!!! As fur the pawtty box, well that’s not your concern. That’s t’ween mommy and me. Anyways, me was curious ifin these Calmin’ purroducts would work any better than the others we’ve tried. Mommy immediately plugged in the diffuser and sprayed some of that Calmin’ Spray all over the cat tree, the bathroom and even down the hall. 

 

Raena poses with the ThundrEase Calming products

Is there somethin’ you need to tell us mommy? Are we gettin’ a woofie?

 

 

 

Yep sissy, we had a little flehmen contest goin’ on. Who could take in the biggest sniff. I’s don’t really need any behavior modification cuz I’s purrfect… 

 

          Oh Raena, you just lied…big time.

 

I’s did not, sissy. Mommy says I’s purrfect just the way I’s is. 

 

Dezi lays on scratcher with mouth open

 

 

 

          Just cuz mommy says you’re purrfect doesn’t mean everythin’ you do is right Raena. You layin’ on the pawtty box and whappin’ me’s tail might have a little somethin’ to do with me’s pawtty box habits too ya’ know. Anyways, mommy had hoped that the Thunder Ease purroducts would help us. The Diffuser contains 2% of feline facial pheremones and the Spray contains 10%. Facial pheremones are the feel good ones, so they’re s’posed to make us less stressed and more docile. Let’s see what @ThunderShirtCompany says ‘bout their Calming purroducts:  

 

Great for:

  • Urine spraying

  • Scratching

  • Travel anxiety such as vomiting, urinating, defecating, meowing, agitation, and salivation

  • Stress when visiting the vet

  • Anxiety when boarding

  • Uneasiness in a new home or environment

  • Stress caused by changes in the environment like new furniture or remodeling

  • New pets in the home

  • Recurrent Feline idiopathic cystitis

 

It all sounds great doesn’t it sissy? Ifin only it had actually worked. Mommy had high hopes, but alas, other than the initial sniffs we gave immediately following her spraying an area, nuffin’ else changed. While we’ve not had any luck with these kinds of purroducts, we know lots of kitties who do. Right now, you can get the Diffuser Kit fur $29.95 (reg. $44.95) or the Calming Spray fur $24.95 (reg. $29.95).

 

 

We received the ThunderEase Calming Diffuser Kit and Spray for free. As always, we tell it like we see it and only bring products we use or have tried and feel would be of interest to you, our readers and friends.

 

          Yeah Raena looks like it’s back to the drawin’ board fur us.

 

Raena lays on the scratcher and looks up

 

 

 

Fanky fankfully mommy thinks we’re purrfect, sissy. Guess we better go finish brekky befur the storms start again.

 

Have you tried any Calming products?

Is there one you like best or have better results with?

 

Till the next time……………………………………………………Be Blest!!! 

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue 

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee