Blest Sunday: Sisterly Conversations

MeOW  WooHoo  It’s Blest Sunday and me has so much to give fanks fur this week. RaenaBelle, where are you, it’s time to count our Blessings. Me swears, you’re never where you’re s’posed to be. (Raena comes running down the hall and jumps over Dezi) Hisssssssss Quit jumpin’ on me!!! Kittens, You can be such a pest sometimes. 

 

Blest Sunday purple kitty clip art graphic

 

          But I’s luvs you sissy. I’s just wanna play with mine’s bestest sisfur ever. 

 

Dezi and Raena eat out of their new dishes

 

 

Me’s your only sisfur, Raena. Besides, what you call play is more like bein’ a pest. You know, like me’s piddle purroblems. Mommy insists that me splain to everypawdy why me was avoidin’ the pawtty box, so they wouldn’t think mommy be mistreatin’ me and overlookin’ me bein’ sick. Furst me wants to meow fank you fur your concern, but me’s pawtty box issues are more behavioral and have a name…RaenaBelle the mighty huntress. 

 

Raena lays on top of the litterbox

 

 

 

          You blame me fur everythin’ sissy. It ain’t right, just not right at all. I’s gonna tell mommy you’re bein’ mean to me. 

 

Hmmmmpht  Go ahead Raena, you’re fur sure to blame here. Some of ya’ may ‘member back when sis Lexi got sick and had trouble balancin’. Mommy took the covers off our pawtty boxes to help her. Then when Raena showed up, she kept tryin’ to play with me’s tail while me was takin’ care of business; so we had to get a new pawtty box with a lid. Things were goin’ purretty well till this summer, when Raena took up layin’ in wait on top of the pawtty box. Me swears, the girl never stops. Anyways, bein’ the ambush hunter she is, she started tryin’ to whacky paw me while me was usin’ the facilities. So, me’s only recourse was to pawtty somewhere else…the floor and then the piddle pads. Most of this has been worked out, but mommy decided to leave some piddle pads down, just in case. And of course, she hopes we’ll use them fur hairballs and upset tummy hurls. 

 

Raena wipes her eye while laying on the cat scratcher

 

 

 

          Yeah, like you’d actually try to hit a piddle pad sissy. When you need to hurl, you just stand up and let ‘er rip no matter where you are. 

 

That’s not true Raena, me hit the piddle pad just the other day. 

 

          Sure you did sissy. That was after lettin’ a big chunk go on the floor and mommy runnin’ over to try to put somethin’ unner you. You took off runnin’ down the hall and hit the edge of a piddle pad. 

 

Dezi eats out of new dish

 

 

 

Still, me did hit it Raena and that’s all that counts. Anyways, ‘nuff ‘bout all that. What did you think of our new dinner plates that we won? 

 

          I’s thinkin’ I’s gonna like ‘em sissy. At furst I’s was a little ‘fraid of ‘em. But hey, they hold more than our current dishes, so that’s a win in mine’s book. Now we just gotta convince mommy to fill ‘em up.

 

Me agrees Raena. No sense in lettin’ all that space go to waste. Me knows you like that they’re shallow cuz of your smashed face. 

 

Dezi and Raena eat out of new dishes

 

 

 

          Mine’s face isn’t smashed sissy. I’s just got a short nose. Mommy says I’s bootyful, even with mine’s short nose. 

 

Whatever Raena. Hey did you see me’s new get up fur the Cat Scout choir auditions?  

 

          I’s did sissy. Can I’s use it too? I’s luvs to sing. Maybe we can record a song and dedicate it to mommy. We’re so Blest to have such a pawsum mommy, and I’s sure she’d luvs to hear us sing a song to her. 

 

Dezi with headphones on - selfie

 

 

 

We’ll see Raena. Furst me has to figger out how to set up everythin’. But you’re purrobably right, mommy would luv us to sing together. She luvs any kind of togetherness. And, since me’s been hangin’ out with ya’ll all week in spite of the storms, she’s on cloud nine right now. 

 

          That’s true sissy. I’s know we’re both very purroud of you fur overcomin’ your fears. 

 

How many times does me have to tell ya’, me’s not afraid Raena. Me just didn’t see any need to hunt UTB this week. 

 

Raena lays in mommy's lap getting loveDo you like mine’s pawrty plans mommy?

 

 

 

Sure sissy, whatever you meow. Anyways…I’s wanna give fanky fanks fur you and mommy. I’s so Blest to be a pawrt of our family. And, we’re so Blest to have such amazin’ furiends. And meowin’ of furiends, I’s was thinkin’ we could have a Carnivale themed pawrty to celebrate your birthday and gotchaday. You know, like in Venice. What do you think? I’s thinkin’ everypawdy could throw on their bestest carnivale masks and send us their fotos. We could even have a contest fur the bestest outfit. 

 

 

Dezi looks up at the cat tree while laying on the arm of the chair

 

 

 

That sounds like fun Raena. You just might pull of me’s pawrty after all. Me can’t wait to see all our furiends dressed up fur the pawrty. Let’s wrap this up fur now so me can go and find me’s own mask. As we do each week, we’d like to remind you all to take a minute today and every day to Give Thanks fur the Blessings in your lives. Fank you fur bein’ Blessings in ours. 

 

          Don’t furget the Sunday Selfies with the Kitties Blue. 

 

And, there’s still time to enter our Piddle Pad give away here

Put on your Carnivale masks, your best duds and send your foto too: lexi.dezi@yahoo.com

 

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

 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue 

Raena: Navy Blue

 

 

 

Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses 

 

Deztinee and RaenaBelle

Chatting Cats: 12 Amazing And Fabulous Facts

Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. Hey sissy, I’s think we got a new neighbor. I’s saw peeps cartin’ stuffs in to that ‘pawrtment on the end there fur the last couple of days. I’s sure hope all their stuffs didn’t get soaked durin’ the storms. Can you ‘magine sittin’ on a soppy wet chair? Ugh (Raena shudders and turns back to look out the door again.) I’s bet it would stink too. 

 

Dezi lays in chair while Raena gets down behind her

 

 

 

          Actually Raena, me can ‘magine it. Our ‘pawrtment flooded a few years back and everythin’ was wet and yucky. It took furever to get the management peeps to do their job and get us dried out. Are you sure you saw ‘em carryin’ in furniture stuff? Ya’ know, it might just be somepawdy cleanin’ up the ‘pawrtment after the last purrson moved out. Anyways, me thought we were gonna play CK’s amazin’ facts game. 

 

Raena lays on the liberty cat treeI’s don’t know why you kitties don’t wanna purr along with mine’s business plan?.

 

 

 

Oh yeah. I’s just luvs learnin’ things ‘bout our furiends. I’s hope lots of kitties, woofies and peeps play along. Maybe I’s can even get mine’s next business idea from it. Ya’ know, the plans fur Purrs with a Purr-Puss aren’t goin’ so good. Lots of kitties don’t seem to wanna work. They’d rather give their purrs away fur a few measly treats. I’s keep tellin’ ‘em we could be rich, rich, rich and have tons of treats. Y, We could even make enuff green papers to buy our own treat farm. But no, no kitty seems innerested. And well, we can’t be every where ourselves, so looks like I’s need another plan. 

 

Raena lays on scratcher looking over her shoulderBack to the drawin’ board, Raena.

 

 

 

          Sorry ‘bout that Raena. Me did think that was your bestest idea so far. Anyways, let’s answer these questions and see what happens. Me’s sure you’ve got ideas just waitin’ to come out. Me will take the furst question.

 

Blest Sunday purple kitty clip art graphic

 

 

 

1. What is your favorite day of the week?

          Truth is, we luv everyday. Mommy says each day we have together is a Blessing. But, me is pawrtial to Sundays cuz that’s the day we get to meow Fank you fur all our Blessings.

 

 

2. What is the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten?

     It’s mine’s turn now sissy. Altho’, we don’t actually eat many strange things ‘round here. I’s think I’s might have eaten one of those crazy gnats once. And I’s have been known to eat a dried up left over piece of food that you spit out onto the floor. Other than that, we don’t really get many strange things here.

 

 

3. What small business would you like to start?

     Well, I’s tried to start up Purrs with a Purr-Puss. And, I’s not completely sure it’s a dead idea. But I’s will be lookin’ into other ventures. Maybe I’s could get peeps to pay us fur the honor of feedin’ treats to kitties. Or maybe… 

 

          Enuff Raena. Let’s move on to the next question.

 

 

4. What is the best food on a hot summer day?

          When it’s really hot, me doesn’t really wanna eat much. But, me has had a few licks of ice cream befur, and it was purretty tasty.

 

 

Baby Dezi lays in a basket atop a soft bath towel

 

5. When have you had a small decision bring big consequences?

          Me fur sure wants to answer this one. The day me met mommy, me chose to go to her ‘stead of play with me’s 10 littermates. And cuz of that, mommy saved me’s life and brought me home with her to live and luv furever and ever.

 

 

6.What vegetable do you like?

     We’re kitties and obligate carnivores. We don’t like vegetables. Any vegetables. Come to think of it, is mommy an obligate carnivore too sissy? You know, she don’t really like veggies either. 

 

          That’s a good question Raena. Me has no idea. But, you’re right; mommy doesn’t like veggies.

 

 

7. Where are you most likely to be at 8:00 on a Saturday night?

          Anyways, it’s me’s turn. Ifin we’re on time, then we’ll be eatin’ at 8:00 on any night. Least that’s the case at this time of year. Now, in the winter time, we eat at 7:00 p.m.. You oughtta take the next one Raena. You’re the one that watches too much tv and uses all those silly terms you learn.

 

 

8. What slang word or phrase do you like to use?

     Are those slang words sissy? Hmmmmm I’s don’t really have a favorite. I’s hear mommy say somethin’ ‘bout kissin’ her lily white sometimes. Not sure what her lily white is, but…

 

 

 

9. Did you ever want to change your name? If so to what?

          Me would never wanna change me’s name. Mommy said the minute me chose her that me was her Destiny, and that’s what she named me. She just changed the spellin’ so me could be unique. 

 

I’s wouldn’t wanna change mine’s name either sissy. Since mine’s name means new beginnings, I’s think it’s purrfect.

 

 

10. What food do you crave?

          Rabbit!!! Me can meow fur both of us on this one. And pizza, we do luv a good pepperoni pizza.

 

 

Dezi and Raena eat Primal Freeze dried Cat food

 

 

 

11. If your life had a sound track what song would you pick for it?

          Mommy says our soundtraks would be, You are so Beautiful and Unchained Melody and… 

 

It’s mine’s turn sissy. Mine’s would be, Stand By Me and Walk Through This World With Me, and I’s think the soundtrak fur our family would be When You Say Nothing At All and The Keeper of the Stars. Yep, I’s think that’s it fur sure.

 

 

12. If you could have lunch with anyone living who would it be?

          This one’s easy peasy and would be the same fur all of us. We’d luv to have lunch with all of you, our dear furiends. 

 

Dezi atop the liberty cat tree with Raena sitting pretty on a lower ledge

 

You’re so right sissy. That would be such an amazin’ lunch. This has been lots of fun. ‘Course as always, when we get sentimental, we shed a few tears. Mommy says music speaks to the heart and can soothe the savage beastie.

 

          Me thinks that’s why she sings to us so much Raena. She’s tryin’ to calm you down. MOL  

 

Funny sissy, very funny. Let’s go play. I’s think you got a package fur one of your cat scout projects. And, we need to visit a few furiends durin’ the storm’s lull. 

 

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

 

Raena: Navy Blue  

Dezi: Vibrant blue 

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses 

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Tell All Tuesday: Piddle Pads And Cat Diapers, Oh My

Raena:  Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. Can anypawdy hear me over all these thunder boomers? Mommy, I’s don’t think anypawdy can hear me. (Raena looks around from her perch at the door and sees mommy taking photos of a very displeased Dezi.)  Sissy!!! What in the world are you wearin’ sissy?

 

 

Dezi layd in chair with diaper

 

 

 

          Dezi:  Nuffin!!! Me ain’t wearin’ nuffin’ but me’s furs Raena!!! Mommy get this thing off me, right now!!! Can’t you see it doesn’t fit? Me has too much tail floof. Besides, what self respectin’ kitty belle would wear such a thing? Me doesn’t care that it would be helpful. Me wishes you had known ‘bout it when sis Lexi was sick too. She would’a fur sure told you where to put it. Me can hear her now. The hissin’ and screamin’…it would’a been epic. What’s that? You think she would’a worn this, just cuz you asked her too? Well, guess we’ll never know. Me can tell ya’ that me will have to be one sick kitty befur you ever come near me with that thing again. Hmmmmpht 

 

 

Pet Parents Brand cat diapers

 

 

 

Sissy, you shouldn’t meow at mommy like that. (Raena sees mommy A heading her way with the diaper and runs.) Don’t you dare mommy!!! I’s a good girl. I’s use the pawtty box every single time. And I’s always try to make it to a piddle pad befur I’s hurl any hairballs. Meowin’ of, I’s know you’re happy that the new Washable Piddle Pads don’t move ‘round all over the floor, but I’s want mine’s slide back. What happened to the cheap plastic ones? 

 

Dezi sniffs diapers

 

 

 

          Well Raena, since you like to use them as slides, they don’t stay put and sometimes get all torn up. Mommy says they won’t absorb much if the piddle absorbing middle is shredded. So, when the peeps at the Pet Parent Brand reached out and offured to send us a couple of washable ones, mommy jumped on it. Me’s not sure why she thought we needed the diapers too tho’. Me’s not wearin’ those, they pinched me’s tail. 

 

Raena sits pretty in the hallwayYou can see how much nicer the Washable piddle pad I’s sittin’ on looks.

 

 

 

You do have a lotta fluff back there sissy. Mommy said she had to order by waist size and not tail floof. Anyways, they may come in handy someday. You know, you’re no spring kitty anymore. 

 

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          HiSssssssss  Watch it Raena, me’s still got it. Me ain’t that old. Anyways, the Piddle Pads and even the diapers are really well made. Mommy said she was really impurressed by them. They’re sturdy, nice and thick, very absorbent and washable. And mommy says they wash up really well too. No shrinkage or bleeding of colors.

 

 

Dezi lays on piddle pad in wheelchair

 

 

 

 

We received the cat diapers and washable piddle pads in exchange for our honest opinion. As always, we tell it like we see it. We only bring products we use or have tried and feel would be of interest to you, our readers and friends.

 

Raena lays atop the liberty cat tree with arm outstretched

 

 

 

They’re nice and soft too, sissy. They’re waterproof, leakproof and they have a Sticky Paw backin’ that keeps them from slidin’ ‘round. They look nice and come in a 2 pack with one gray and one natural, so whether you’re puttin’ ‘em on the floor or the furniture, they look really nice. They also come in a variety of sizes and sell fur $17.00 – $37.00. We give ‘em 4 paws up each and mommy gives ‘em 2 thumbs up. The diapers come in both kitty and doggy form and a variety of colors. Check their website for sizing and color options. The peeps at Pet Parents are lettin’ us give a set Piddle Pads away to one U.S. resident. So be sure to enter by clickin’ the Enter Here graphic below. We’ll be ‘round to visit when weather purrmits.

 

 

 

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Give away is open to U.S. residents. You must leave a comment on this post to enter. Click the Enter Here graphic for more entries. Winner will be notified via email and must confirm within 24 hours or forfeit prize and a new winner will be chosen. 

 

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

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses 

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Service Cats: Free Or Scheduled Feeding: Should Cats Graze

MeOW  Welcome to Service Cats and Everything Feline on Furidays. We welcome all your “catty” questions. Does your kitty do somethin’ you think is strange and you wanna know why? Maybe kitty is misbehavin’ and you wanna know how to stop them. Do you have questions ‘bout feline health? We’re here to give you answers. Submit your questions or topic suggestions in the comments section below, or write us an email via our Contact page. And don’t furget you can ketch up on any post you may have missed in this series by clickin’ the links on our Training Tips and Everything Feline page in our menu.

 

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 in tiger kitty holster cat harness

 

 

 

Free Feeding:

     There’s been a long standing debate about whether or not kitties should Free Feed or have Scheduled mealtimes. We’re on a Schedule around here. Often times Free Feeders worry that kitty may get hungry while they’re away at work or school, or overnight while they sleep. Some think Free Feeding means they can sleep later because kitty won’t be waking them up to eat. Some Free Feed because kitty only nibbles and they worry he/she won’t get enough to eat. So, let’s look at Free Feeding. More often than not, dry kibble is the meal left out. It’s quick, easy and isn’t likely to spoil. We know that kitties don’t typically drink enough water as it is, so feeding kitty a dry food can actually dehydrate them further. Kitty’s hydration should always be a concern. Regardless of what kitty eats, make sure he/she has access to fresh water at all times.

 

     Now let’s look at kitty’s hunger. Will kitty actually starve if he/she misses a meal? Will kitty starve if their meal is a few hours late? The obvious answer is No. So, why then do we think that kitty can’t go without while you’re at work or school? It really isn’t logical. As for sleeping in, there’s a few things you can do here. The first is to train kitty to keep your schedule and sleep when you do. The best way to achieve this is to tire kitty out right before bedtime. An energetic play time is just what the doctor ordered. And, if you look at kitty’s base drives, you’ll understand that kitty’s world is all about the hunt. There’s a lion inside your house kitty just waiting to come out.

 

Dezi eats freeze dried raw food

Me was a kibble kitty till it made me sick.

 

 

     There are some real dangers to Free Feeding. Obesity has become an increasing problem these days. Cats in the wild have to exert energy to hunt and catch their meal before they can consume it. All Fluffy and Fido have to do is walk over to the food dish. They’re not burning up any calories and thus become overweight and lethargic. And we’ve all heard, “My cat turned his/her nose up at _____________.” or “ My kitty’s really finicky.” If kitty’s not hungry because kibble is available all the time, he/she isn’t likely to try something new.

 

     Another real concern with Free Feeding is that kitty’s body stays in the digest mode and never fully coverts their food or empties their stomach. This is very taxing on a cat’s organs. When cats smell food there’s a spike in insulin. If food is available all the time, that spike is constant and can overload kitty’s pancreas resulting in Diabetes. Free Feeding can also result in Urinary problems and Kidney disease. Kitties need to feel hungry, hunt, ketch, kill, eat/gorge and then rest so their bodies can function normally. The good news is that it’s never too late to change kitty to Scheduled Feeding. Check with your V-E-T if kitty has a long term illness and requires special care. Kitty will still do better on a Schedule, but the transition should be done under a doctor’s care.

 

Dezi and Raena eat

I’s never had kibble or been free fed.

 

 

 

    

Scheduled Feeding:

     Scheduled Feeding can be twice a day or more depending on your cat’s individual needs. For those cat’s who are accustomed to Free Feeding, weaning should be done slowly. Put kitty’s food down first thing in the morning and take it up a few hours later or when you leave for work/school. Put kitty’s food down when you get home or at dinner time, and take it up before going to bed. If you’re feeding canned or raw, never leave the food down for over an hour and always throw out any uneaten food. These foods spoil quickly. Remember, kitty is a hunter and the meal is their reward for a successful hunt. Play time before a meal can help kitty adjust to Scheduled Feeding. Playtime with kitty is also a time for bonding. 

 

Dezi lays atop the cat tree selfie

 

 

 

Well, that’s gonna do it fur today. Who would’a thought that meal time could cause confusion or even illness. Mommy says when in doubt ‘bout somethin’ regardin’ us kitties, she likes to look at our what our bigger cousins would do. After all, we’re not that far removed from our wild ancestors. Anyways, check out the other posts in this series by clickin’ Training Tips and Everything Feline from our menu above. And don’t furget to submit your questions and topic suggestions in the comments below or by sendin’ us an email. We’re linkin’ up with Comedy Plus fur Feline Furidays. And don’t furget to enter our #PranciesPrayer Give Away here

 

 

Do you Free Feed or Schedule Feed?

 

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

 

 

 

Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses 

 

Deztinee and RaenaBelle