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Raena sits on cat perch looking like a diva

Chatting Cats: Mewsy Tuesday

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Hey, is anypawdy out there? It’s me, RaenaBelle. Who ordered the storms? Did you order the storms? You know we didn’t. As much as I’s might like playin’ with and makin’ fun of sissy’s little quirks, I’s wouldn’t have purr-pussfully ordered up the thunder boomers that I’s know scare her. 

 

Dezi lays atop the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

          RaenaBelle!!! They don’t scare me!!! How many times does me have to tell you that?!

 

Okay sissy, whatever you meow. 

 

          Don’t pawtronize me Raena. You know mommy says that all kinds of creepy crawlers come out when it rains or gets cold, so me’s just bein’ vigilant and tryin’ to make sure none of those pesky intruders are unner our bed. How would you like it ifin you crawled into bed with some yucky bug? How do you think mommy would act? 

 

Raena looks back from her dinner plate

 

 

 

Oh sissy, mommy would look funnier than you runnin’ from the thunder boomers. Mommy hates bugs.

 

          She sure does Raena. Can you ‘magine her pullin’ the sheets back to find a pesky intruder sleepin’ in our bed? We’d be lucky ifin we could hear anythin’ fur a week. You think the neighbor’s new dog is obnoxious, hmmmmpht mommy’s screams would wake the neighborhood. And she’d likely trip over her own two feet and fall. We don’t have that many toys left fur her to fall on and break. She seems to always fall on our favorite track and ball toys. 

 

Raena sits pretty in the chair

 

 

 

Yeah sissy, I’s hate it when mommy falls cuz I’s don’t want her to hurt herself. But I’s also hate it when she breaks our toys. I’s mean, couldn’t she fall somewhere else? 

 

          It’s not like she does it on purrpuss Raena. Me knows she’d rather not fall at all. And all this rain isn’t helpin’ her pain levels that’s fur sure. Anyways, ‘nuff ‘bout the storms. It’s not like we can control ‘em. Now wouldn’t that be cool. Ifin we could control the weather we’d be famous. We’d be bazillionaires. We could send the rain away or make it move to our furiends houses when they want it. We could make sure it never got too cold or too hot fur those poor kitties livin’ on the mean streets.

 

Yep sissy, that would be cool. We could even make it rain without the thunder boomers. Mommy said we really do need some rain whether we like it or not. We’ve been unner a burn ban fur weeks cuz of all the hots. Fanky fankfully, we’ve been inside unner the a/c. Anyways, mommy’s s’posed to go to the dentist today to pick up her dentures. I’s sure hope they fit this time. And, I’s hope she stops and gets us some treats.

 

Dezi eats treats on the Liberty cat tree

 

 

 

          You know that ain’t happenin’ Raena. We’ve still got all those treats she bought on sale a while back. You ‘member the ones. We used to eat them till she bought out the store. We haven’t touched any of them since. She even left out a handful overnight. She was shocked to find ‘em right where she left ‘em the next meownin’. 

 

I’s ‘member that sissy. I’s don’t know why she was surpurrised, isn’t that what kitties do? You told me we don’t eat treats when there’s purrlenty in the house. We only eat ‘em and beg fur more when we’re down to the last package with only 3 treats left. 

 

          Yeah Raena, me did tell ya’ that (Dezi mumbles under her breath). ‘Course, ifin me really likes the treat, me’s gonna eat it no matter what.

 

Besides, we don’t really like that flavor. It’s all fishy, who likes all that fish? Not me, I’s tell ya’. 

 

          Yeah Raena, me doesn’t care fur fish either.

 

Raena stands on scratcher with paw lifted

 

 

 

Well sissy, we’s gotta get off here so mommy can get ready to leave. Let’s go finish brekky and get ready to help mommy take a shower. Then maybe we can work on a way to control the weather. 

 

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

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Dezi lays in stroller with tiger kitty holster harness on.

Service Cats: Where Does Your Lifelong Furry Buddy Belong When You’re Off To College

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The followin’ post will be written in human English fur reader and translator ease. Our Service Cat posts aren’t intended to be an all inclusive Trainin’ Manual but rather Tips, Tricks and Techniques used/developed by mommy A thru her many years of animal trainin’, cats in purrticular. And to offur insight into your questions about Everything Feline. Always remember, Training is all ‘bout Repetition and Rewards.

Dezi laying in cat tree in new harness

 

 

 

MeOW  Welcome to Service Cats and Everything Feline on Furidays. Furstly, we’d like to apologize fur our absence last week. T’ween the stress, the added pain, and mommy’s monthly doctor’s ‘pointment, we just flaked, zoned out, didn’t feel up to posting. Ya’ know, life happens sometimes, and gets in the way of all your plans. However, we’re back this week with a pawsum and timely topic that was brought to our attention by one of the sweetest e-mails we’ve received in a while. Befur we get started, remember, you can ketch up on any of our Service Cats posts by clicking the links on our Training Tips and Everything Feline page from our menu. And don’t furget to leave your questions or blog topic suggestions in the comments below or send us an e-mail via our Contact page, also in our menu bar. Now, let’s get to it. 

 

Raena sits in tiger kitty holster cat harness

 

 

 

     It’s that time of year, back to school, off to college or away for internships. For many, this is the first time they’ll be away from the home they grew up in. And some, like mommy did, will be returning to school after years of holding down a household. So, what do you do with your beloved furry purrer that’s been there with you throughout the years? Especially, if like one of our pawsome readers, kitty is bonded with you above anyone else in the house. Each year, thousands of people head off to live on campus in dorm rooms or apartments with roommates. While it’s an exciting time for many, it can be a very stressful time for kitty.

 

Raena lays on cat tree looking back

To Take Kitty Or Not:

     The questions we were asked were, “My older shy cat is deeply bonded with me. Would it be less stressful to take her with me to college, or leave her in the house she’s always known, even tho’ she doesn’t get along well with anyone or the other animals in the home?” The next question was, how should I introduce kitty to roommates?” First, we want to say, Thank you for saving a life and taking responsibility for that life till the end. We are not disposable when it’s inconvenient and we appreciate that you realize that and are trying to do the best you can for kitty.

 

     Some of you may remember when we told the story of mommy and Shad being homeless but happy because they were together. If you want to read it you can do so here. Anyways, obviously, we recommend taking kitty with you as soon as possible. Fortunately, many colleges are learning about the bond between humans and pets and are starting to allow them in dorms. You need to check with the college of your choice for their pet policy. Do Not Ever try to sneak Fluffy or Fido into your dorm, apartment or rental property. It’s not fair to them or to future renters.

 

     If your college doesn’t allow pets, you’ll either have to leave kitty/woofy at home or live off campus. Often colleges require Freshmen to live on campus for the first year. Plan your finances so that you can move off campus and reunite with kitty as soon as possible. Regardless of kitty’s age or health, it’s you and not the house kitty is attached too. And, altho’ cats aren’t big fans of change, they do much better when they can be near their chosen human.

 

Raena lays on back of the chair

This throw smells just like mommy.

 

 

 

Reduce Kitty’s Stress While You’re Away:

     In the meantime, how can you make kitty more comfortable during your absence? Start off by making sure kitty has a Decompression Room (your former bedroom is the perfect choice. Don’t change the sheets when you leave.). Place all of kitty’s essentials in the room with him/her and make sure mom, dad, or sibling knows kitty’s routines (ie; meal time, cleaning litterboxes, etc.). Be sure to leave a few pieces of heavily scented clothes with kitty, so he/she can feel close to you. We also recommend coming home once a month if possible to visit and refresh the scent clothing. However, you may be too far away to come home that often, so we highly recommend sending freshly scented garments back home to replace the old ones. We recommend, night shirts, bras and other lightweight garments. They shouldn’t be too heavy and thus won’t cost much to ship/mail back home.  

 

Dezi lays in mommy's lap

Bein’ close to mommy and minglin’ our scents is the bestest thing ever.

 

 

 

 

Telepathy And Kitty:

     Years ago there was a study that talked about sending telepathic messages to your pets when you were away. The premise was that you could visualize your pet in your mind and they would be able to feel your presence. While mommy thinks this is mostly hogwash (ridiculous), still she tends to do it just in case. It certainly doesn’t hurt anyone. We also recommend phoning home and letting Fluffy/Fido hear your voice. We’d love to hear any ideas you have about communicating with your pets when you’re away. The first year of college and away from your beloved furry is going to be stressful for both of you. But, by implementing a few of these tips, you can make it less stressful for kitty. And remember, soon you’ll be able to reunite and be together again.

 

Raena looks back while standing on the liberty cat tree

What’s that you say? Togetherness is the only way to go.

 

 

We’re gonna wrap this up fur today. Join us next week when we discuss introducing kitty to roommates and other pets in the home. And don’t furget to leave us your comments, questions and topic suggestions in the comment section below, or send us an email via our Contact page. As always, you can ketch up on any of the Service Cats posts you may have missed by clickin’ the links on our Training Tips and Everything Feline page. We’re joinin’ Comedy Plus fur Feline Furiday. See you soon.

 

Do/Would you call kitty to chat when you’re away? 

Have you ever tried to send telepathic messages to your kitty?

 

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

 

 

 

Luv and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

Deztinee and RaenaBelle

Chatting Cats: Has This Week Gone Crazy

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(Raena sits on the perch at the door looking out) Hey doggy, be quiet!!! Don’t you know we’ve got headaches?! And, it’s World Cat Day? Kittens!!! What is with this place? 

 

Dezi looks down from atop the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

          Dezi: Raena, what are you doin’? That doggy can’t hear you. He purrobably wouldn’t be able to unnerstand ya’ either. Ain’t nopawdy tryin’ to teach him anythin’. (Dezi shakes her head) Me’s not know why the neighbor thought she needed to go and get a doggy fur anyways. Just cuz she could get her doctor to write a letter sayin’ she needed one fur comfurt, doesn’t mean she really needs one. Just what kind’a comfurt do ya’ s’pose it’s purrvidin’ bein’ tied up on the front purrch all the time? 

 

Raena sits on small perch looking out door

 

 

 

I’s don’t know sissy, but these last couple of meownings have been pawful. What with mommy dealin’ with all the extra pain cuz of the dosage adjustments to her meds, purr these peeps decreein’ changes they know ’nuffin ’bout, we’re not gettin’ to bed till 4 or 5 in the meownin’. And there we were off in dream land yesfurday when we were jolted awake at 7:30 a.m. by the stupid lawn crew. I’s swear they must’ve rammed that lawn mower into the bedroom wall fur 2 hours straight. There ain’t even any grass back there; it’s all burned up cuz of the heat. We were so tired yesfurday we all fell asleep in front of the catputer. 

 

          Yep Raena, me thought they might just come thru the wall at one point. Me can tell ya’, they would’a faced the kind’a anger the likes have never been seen befur. It’s never a good thing to jolt mommy awake and then confront her befur she’s had the chance to go pawtty and have a cup of coffee. She might not be able to move her body in the meownin’, but she can still yell. MOL 

 

Raena sits on cat perch looking like a diva

 

 

 

That’s the truth sissy. Not that she’s ever yelled at us befur, but I’s seen her eyes without coffee, it ain’t purrettty. MOL  A caffeinated mommy, is a happy mommy. 

 

          She’s much calmer Raena, that’s fur sure. Me’s not sure which is worse tho’; bein’ jolted out of dreamland cuz of the lawn crew or the thunder boomers we had this meownin’?. 

 

Oh sissy, I’s gotta tell ya’ they really messed up mine’s dream. There I’s was, Queen of the jungle, stalkin’ mine’s prey when all of a sudden… BOOM!!! CRASH!!!  It was so loud, I’s pounced and missed mine’s dinner altogether.

 

Dezi lays on the floor

 

 

 

          Is that why you were droolin’ in your sleep, Raena? 

 

I’s wasn’t droolin’, sissy. You’re the one who drools, not me. 

 

          Hmmmpht  Me only drools when me’s happy and gettin’ mommy luvvin’. Neither of those things are happenin’ when mommy’s snorin’ like a chain saw. Me’s a little surpurrised we could hear anythin’ over her log cuttin’. None the less, those thunder boomers were a rude way to wake up. 

 

Dezi sits on shower chair and Raena lays on shower bench

 

 

 

And with the sound of all that water fallin’, I’s wasn’t sure we’d get mommy to the pawtty room fast enuff, sissy. Fanky fankfully we made it, only to be met by the neighbor’s new doggy barkin’ away on the front purrch out in the rain. All befur brekky and mommy’s furst cup of coffee. 

 

          Well Raena, seems he’s quieted down now. Me has a feelin’ mommy’s gonna be chattin’ with his human befur long. She came in from takin’ the trash out the other day, complainin’ ‘bout how somepawdy keeps lettin’ their doggy(s) poop on the sidewalk and then just leavin’ it. Me just doesn’t unnerstand why these peeps have such a hard time cleanin’ up after their woofies.

 

Dezi sits on shower chair and Raena lays on shower bench

 

 

 

Ain’t that the truth. sissy. Like, who wants to step in poop unaware? It’s bad enuff that you don’t cover your business and I’s have to wait 15 minutes fur it to get cleaned up. But seein’ it layin’ there on the sidewalk swarmin’ with bugs is disgustin’. There oughtta be a law, oh wait, there is a law. 

 

          Aren’t you the funny one Raena. Anyways, ‘nuff meowin’ ‘bout pawtty habits, we’re way behind in visitin’ our furiends again. And, as you meowed earlier, today is our day, World Cat Day. ‘Course, we’re purretty sure every day is Cat day ‘round here. MOL  Hopefully, the storms will go away or at least let up long enuff fur us to see what everypawdy’s been up too. 

 

Raena looks out the door from the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

I’s sure hope so sissy. And maybe we can all get a good night’s sleep tonight. Let’s go finish brekky and then get on with some visitin’ and wish everykitty a Happy Cat day. 

 

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

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee

Dezi sits atop the Liberty Cat tree while Raena lays on the top ledge looking out the door

Chatting Cats: Conversations Of The Week

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Hey everypawdy, it’s me, RaenaBelle. Seems it’s coolin’ off fur a lot of our furiends, and it was even in the 70’s here last night. Anyways, we were meowin’ with a furiend yesfurday ‘bout how we always complain ‘bout the weather. Ya’ know, either it’s too cold or it’s too hot. There never seems to be that happy place. Mommy says the truth is, humans in purrticular, no matter how happy, like to have somethin’ to complain ‘bout. So, even ifin the temps were just right, we’d still find somethin’ wrong with it. Anyways, enuff ‘bout the weather. Hey sissy, did you see mommy try to kill me last night? I’s couldn’t believe mine’s own eyes. Or maybe that’s it, she wasn’t gonna kill me, just maim me. 

 

Dezi looks up at Raena and hisses on the liberty cat tree

 

 

 

          RaenaBelle Mayce!!! Don’t be meowin’ such things. Somepawdy might actually take you serious and try to take us away from mommy. And you know you don’t want that. Mommy would never hurt us, much less kill us; and she wasn’t tryin’ to kill or maim you last night. She didn’t know the clippy in her hair was gonna snap and send pieces flyin’ thru the air. It was just as much a shock to her as it was to you. Besides, none of the pieces got anywhere close to where you were layin’. But, maybe the universe is tryin’ to tell ya’ that you shouldn’t be layin’ on top of the pawtty box waitin’ to whap me’s tail.

 

Mine’s version sounded better, sissy. And I’s wasn’t waitin’ to whap your tail, I’s was waitin’ on mommy to get ready fur bed so she could carry me with her. I’s was just tryin’ to keep her from havin’ to bend over to pick me up. 

 

          Well how thoughtful of you Raena. Have you ever thought ‘bout walkin’ to the bed yourself? 

 

Raena lays atop the Liberty cat tree

 

 

 

Why would I’s sissy, you don’t?. I’s learned everythin’ from you. And every night at bedtime, you wait fur mommy to carry you to the bed too. I’s thought you said that made mommy happy and made her feel needed? 

 

          Yeah Raena, to carry me, not you too. Anyways, Me doesn’t wanna meow ‘bout this any more. Me would like to take a nap. 

 

Cat diapers

You’ll have to stay tuned fur real fotos.

 

 

 

A NAP? How can you even think ‘bout takin’ a nap? Didn’t you see the package we just got? Mommy says they’re things fur you to review. I’s know they’re not fur me, cuz I’s a good girl and always use the pawtty box. I’s mean, it’s one thing fur mommy to call us her babies, but there’s no way in this world or any other you’d get me to wear one of Those things. Hmmmpht  I’s can’t wait to see you in ‘em. MOL 

 

          Yeah Raena, that ain’t happenin’. Mommy has another think comin’ ifin she even tries gettin’ near me with those things. Hmmmpht  

 

Guess we’ll just have to wait and see, huh sissy?. Are you gonna help me get ready fur our play date with Alberto and his family? Mommy said they could come over next week to play and meow ‘bout their book. I’s so x’cited, aren’t you? 

 

Dezi lays on scratcher with mouth open

 

 

 

          (Dezi yawns and stretches on the scratching pad) Sure Raena, really x’cited. Can’t wait. (Dezi mumbles under her breath) Maybe with all that company, me will get some alone time to take a purropurr beauty catnap.

 

I’s just luvs play dates. I’s wish we could have furiends over all the time., That would be so cool. Our furiend Valentine was just meowin’ ‘bout cat pawrks the other day. I’s think he might be on to somethin’. Can you ‘magine a kitty pawrk where we could roll ‘round on the grass and run ‘round and jump from place to place and climb trees and chase bugs and…

 

          You know mommy wouldn’t let you chase bugs or roll ‘round on the grass Raena. You know what a germaphobe she is. There aren’t enuff baby wipes in the world fur mommy to let us romp like that. Quite furankly, me couldn’t care less ‘bout doin’ that. Me much purrfurs the comfurt of our floor and tree and scratchers and bed and… 

 

Raena sits pretty on the Liberty cat tree

 

 

 

What happened to you sissy? You used to be such an adventure kitty. Mommy says you were always up fur anythin’, and now all you wanna do is lay ‘round and nap. 

 

Dezi plays on scratcher

GO!!!

 

 

 

          You happened Raena!!! You wear me out. You’d wear the roadrunner out. Me’s not a young kitten anymore ya’ know. 

 

 

Raena hunches on the liberty cat tree

Look’it you go sissy!!! Wait fur me…

 

 

 

Nonsense sissy!!! I’s see you doin’ the butt wiggle and zoomin’ thru the house. C’mon, I’s’ll give ya’ a head start. Ready, set, (Dezi crouches on the scratcher and takes off running leaving Raena wondering what happened) Wait fur me, sissy, wait fur me!!! 

 

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

 

Raena: Navy Blue 

Dezi: Vibrant Blue

 

 

 

Luvs and Hugs and Kitty Kisses

 

RaenaBelle and Deztinee