It's Not Rats in the Bathrooms! Oh No!

"This is horrible! How could they? How could they do that to us? I wanted rats or at least mice! I had it all planned out about how I was going to chase them and bat them around. It was going to be the bestest fun in all the world, but it's not rats!"
"Shut up, Rudolph! You didn't really think they were going to bring us rats. People don't like rats, and they don't like to think about what we can do to them with our sharp little teeth and dagger-like claws. Sorry, Menow. I know you don't have either, but oh well. "
"You better watch it, Taffy. I can still take you. I notice you run from me all the time. Scared?"
"Of you? You're a toothless old man with no claws, oversized eyes, and you wheeze!"
"Taffy! That's rude! Menow can't help it! Anyway, let's get back to the real problem. The "NOT RATS" in the bathrooms. They're kittens! Kittens! How terrible is that? What are we going to do?'
"Why do anything? Kittens won't hurt you, Rudolph. You were awful brave last night, you and Cosmo, running up and down outside the bathroom, that is until you heard that scary scream, then you both hid. Not so brave, after all!"
"George, we didn't hide. We just quit playing and decided to go behind the couch and rest. We wanted to be sure not to disturb anybody. Yes, Astro was back there, too. And Taffy. And Menow. It was a little tight, but we weren't scared. We were just being helpful by being quiet and calm.
"Well, I can tell you one thing. These Mom People are messing up. They need to be careful about who they allow in this house. What do they know about these two Mama cats? I mean, come on, pregnant? And that young? What were they thinking?
"You're just jealous, Taffy!
"Jealous? I'm not about to lose my figure for some bad boy alley cat that just loves you and leaves you. Huh! You wait and see. They'll regret this. Those "kitties of the night" are going to be problems for us all!"
"Do you think we might get to see the kittens any time?'
"Shut up, Rudolph. Remember? We don't LIKE the kittens!"

Mama and Babies Arrived Today!

Mama and babies arrived today from the shelter in Franklin County. They were born last night at the shelter, and we got a call asking if we could take them. Aren't they wonderful?

We want some help naming them, so if you have a suggestion, please give us your ideas in a post to the blog. Watch them grow up and get ready for new homes. There are two little girls, the dilute calicos, one boy, a gray and white, and Mama girl, a beautiful gray andwhite. She's young, but she's doing such a good job caring for her little ones.

If anyone wants to put in an order for one of these babies, you could come and visit as they grow. Guaranteed to be sweet, loving, and absolutely adorable.

Watch for updates about these little ones and Mom.

Mom People! Rats in the Bathroom!

"Menow! Taffy! Come here quick! I heard them! I heard them! I think they put rats in the bathroom! You know that call they got this morning? You know they rushed out, then came back and went in the bathroom? Well, they went and got some rats and put in there. I heard them making squeaking sounds, and I'll just bet they got them for us. "
"Rudolph, are you sure you heard rats? I just don't think they went and got rats for us. Sure, they love us, but most humans don't like rats."
"Listen! Listen! You can hear them! Hear that squeaking sound? And you can hear the big one moving around. Rats! I'm so excited! I wonder when we get to chase them?" And we thought it was kittens!"
"I just don't know, guys. Maybe it's not rats. Maybe they're mice. That would be even better. Okay, if they have rats in that bathroom, what's in the other one? And where did they go this morning?"
" Okay, I know that, Rudolph, Menow. I heard them talking about going to get something that had just been born last night, and whoever called seemed to want them to go away soon. That's why, Rudolph, I think you might be right. They said something about them being born in a cage at "ac" whatever that is, but rats would be in a cage wouldn't they? They must really love us to go get some rats for us to play with. I hope they're not too big. I've never chased a rat before!"
"Well, I have chased many a rat, and I've killed every rat that came my way. Rats are nothing! Nothing! I can take one out with one swipe of my paw!"
"Menow, you don't have any claws, and you've always been a house cat. You're just making that up and trying to look tough."
" Okay, now, here's the plan. When they come in, I'll hang around the bathroom door, and Menow, you and Taffy create a diversion. I'll dart in, and check it out. Get Cosmo and Astro to help. Don't tell George. He won't believe us, and he might tell them what we're going to do. Rats! How exciting! I just can't wait!"

Turbo and Angus Have New Homes!

Everybody here is happy to announce that Turbo and Angus have new families! Rudolph misses Turbo terribly, and Taffy is sad that her big gentle giant is gone, but we keep telling them their turn will come.

Congratulations to Meliss and Anthony who added Turbo to their home.

And congratulations to Dorianne who fell in love with Angus and took him home today.

Thank you to both of these adopters who chose rescue cats. We appreciate their kind and caring hearts!

There's Something in the Bathroom! by Rudolph, Menow, Taffy, Cosmo, Astro, George, Angus, and Henry

"Psst! George! Go in and there and see what's in the bathroom!"

"You go, Rudolph! You're the nosy one. Besides, I'll bet it's nothing. What's the big deal?"

"George! You know good and well that's where they put the new cats! They've brought another one in here, and I can tell you right now, it better be a girl! I'm tired of being the only one around here with a lick of sense. You boys need etiquette lessons, and I need a friend."

"Taffy, I love you. I think you are just peachy keen!"

"Angus, I thank you for that. At least you have some ability to appreciate the finer things in life. The rest of these heathens, well, maybe not George, but the rest of them just make me want to pack my bags and walk out that door!"

"Listen! Someone said something in the bathroom. Are there TWO cats in there? What were the Mom People thinking about? We don't need more cats! Astro, come here and listen. How many cats do you think there are in there?"

"Cosmo, I can't see through the door. Move out of the way, and I'll lay down and try to see under the door. Ugh. I can't see a thing."

"I know what's in there?"

"You do? Menow, tell us! Who's in there? Is it another cat? Come on, Menow!"

"You won't like the answer. Are you ready?"

"Menow, quit teasing us! Who's in there? How do you know? Menowwwwwwwwww!"

"Okay, brace yourself.

I think it's kittens!"



"Hey, I told you you wouldn't like the answer. What happened to all the chatter? What's wrong with all of you? Hey, come on guys, how bad can it be? What's with all the long faces? Well, my goodness! You would think all of you were heading back to the shelter! Get over it and stop sulking!

Bunch of weanies."

We Just Arrived!

Hi, I'm Cosmo, and this is Astro, my brother. We just got here a few days ago, and we are happy to be out of the very bad place. Life has been tough for awhile for us, and we're not sure why. We loved our first home, but then we found out that Dad was going to Iraq. But we knew he loved us, so we weren't too worried. We moved over to one of his friend's house, and things were okay at first. But then the baby came, and suddenly, we were in a little cage in a place where people were not always nice to us. We thought maybe Dad would come and get us, but instead, someone brought us here, and I have to say, this is pretty okay. There are other cats here: Rudolph is a mess, but I think he just wants to be friends. He needs to stop following me around and hitting my butt. Menow is just weird. He looks weird, he acts weird, and he walks weird. Angus is one big boy! He's okay, but he sure is big and fluffy. George is big too, but he's a cream puff. Henry, George's brother is all right, and Taffy, well she is as cute as a button, but she don't take nothing off nobody! Me and Astro spent two days hiding in the bathroom cabinet, but I've given him the all clear sign now, so we are moving on out and casing the joint. We're taking over just as soon as we get the lay of the land. Too bad we don't have front claws, or we would stage a coup right now. Okay, we'll get back to you later. I see that sunny perch is open and it's going to be mine, mine, mine!

I Miss Turbo by Rudolph

He left! He left me! I'm so sad. Who will I play with? First the kittens left. Then Hemingway left. Now Turbo. These Mom people keep telling me my day will come, and someone will see me and I'll be the one leaving, but right now, I'm just sad. He was my bestest buddy. He would chase me and let me chase him. He never got mad, and he was always up for some fun. I miss him, but I'm happy his special people came along. I thought for a few minutes they might take me too, but it didn't happen. I guess I'll have to wait a little longer. Maybe I'll check out these two new cats, these orange and white guys. They look pretty cool. They're big like me, too, and I think we could be friends. Hmm-mm. I think I'll start with Cosmo. He seems a little more friendly than Astro. My Mom people tell me that I need to be a little more patient and quit following them around and jumping from behind things and scaring them. They say that's not the way to make friends, but hey! It worked with Hemmie and Turbo, so you know what they say: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Shhhhh. Here comes Cosmo... I'm going to hide in this cabinet, and when he comes close, I'm going to jump out and SURPRISE! Oh dear! I think I scared him. I wonder what that crashing sound was?