Location, Location, Location

Our cat, Spunky Doodle, is 16 with arthritis.  Her long tunnel was in the living room and she generally hasn't used it for months.  Today, I thought I'd put it in the computer room instead where she pretty much hangs out all day.  Sure enough, she went right in shortly after I placed it under the piano bench.  I found the same happened when I moved her short tunnel below the computer desk.  Sometimes she at least settles in on top of it now.    

I suggest if you have pets and some toys they quit playing with, try moving them around and see if it doesn't spark their interest again.

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My New Pillow by Spunky Doodle

When Gerard and Karen got new "My Pillows" for Christmas, I got one of their old ones for my cardboard bed box.  I like it because it keeps me warmer and is soft.  I like to kneed it like I used to do when it was on their bed.  Just thought you might like to know what you could do with your old pillows.  Karen covered it with a nice blanket that we got from the Humane Society just for making a donation.

What did your pets get for Christmas?  I was hoping for one of those hamster wheels for cats but did not get that.  Maybe next year.

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Boxes Are The Best! (by Spunky Doodle)

Before

After

After living in our house 20 years, Karen finally unpacked one of the boxes that was in the den and was kind enough to let me have it!  After jumping into it several times, she brought it downstairs to my computer room where she set it upside so I could crawl inside.  I had a great time knocking it over because she set it up on the flaps so it moved easily.  Then Gerard moved it next to the wall on its side so I could walk inside easily. 

I'm guessing since it got so cold, this morning, Karen made it more comfy for me and made it look much nicer with a couple soft blankets from the Humane Society.  If you have a cat and want to give it something special, just find an empty box!  Be nice to your cat today.

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Happy Gotcha Day, Spunky Doodle!

We've had Spunky Doodle 12 years now and I am pleased to report that she is eating well again and is almost over her ear infection.  She has a bit of arthritis and the vet said there is some medicine I could sprinkle on her food that would help with that; however, I wanted to wait for the ear infection to be gone first.  I hesitate putting anything on her food in case she doesn't like it because then it may cause her to refuse to eat.  Has anyone else tried doing this for their cat?  

We brought Spunky in as a second cat when she was just a kitten.  She was born in May actually to one of the strays that hung out at my dad's home.  There were four in the litter but I was attracted to Spunky, not just because she was so cute but also very brave.  I saw her trying to climb the tree in front of my dad's house and thought she was very brave and adventurous.  I couldn't bear the thought of her having to live outdoors through a Cleveland winter so on July 17, 2004, I brought her home and took her to PetSmart for her shots.

rolling in the driveway weeds at my dad's house as a kitten

Stretching out on my desk in 2004

 Spunky has brought laughter into our home ever since!  Happy Gotcha Day, Spunky!

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AWW Monday--Spunky Hiding

I wonder who's under the blanket . . . .

Surprise!  It's Spunky Doodle.  

Spunky:  Aw, mom, I was very comfy cozy under here, please leave me alone.

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Now Where's Spunky?

Peek . . . here I am!  You found me.

Our Spunky Doodle is such a spunkster!  When I'm at the computer, sometimes she'll go under the desk and get back behind it by all the cords which makes me nervous.  One day not too long ago, she went exploring back there and I didn't know where she was.  I heard some rattling and when I opened the door to where my CPU is, there she was perched on top of it.  I tried to get her to hop out the front, but no, she just turned around and went back down via the cords.  She cracks me up! 

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I'm so Strong by Spunky Doodle

The Monday after Manny's trip to the vet, something very strange happened.  She brought up my bed and put a blanket down for me because it's a little cooler upstairs at this time of year.

When I came back down, I couldn't get through because she had a big board blocking the stairway!  My mom decided to keep me upstairs all day while they were at work because she wanted to measure how much food Manny ate.  Of course, she knew if I was down there, I'd eat some of it.  She thought this would be better than the basement because there is not much sunlight down there.  Whew!  It could have been worse.  I was very lonely all day while they were at work though, not being able to lay around with Manny and Abby.  Finally, when Gerard got home, he let me out. 

The next morning, she did it again!  I plowed it over because no way was I going to be stuck up there all day again!  There I am, up on the table just after eating some of Manny's food to show her I am in charge around here!.  My mom was a bit stubborn though and determined to have her way.

  She got a heavier and slightly bigger chair to hold the board up. 

Just to make sure it was heavy enough, she set her two 5 lb. weights on the chair.  I just laughed and waited until she left.  Then . . .

See me by the kitchen doorway admiring my work?  

(This is what Gerard came home to last Tuesday)

BOOM!  Ha, ha, ha!  I am free again!!!  I do have to give Abby some credit for helping me out.  Because of her cone, Karen wanted to make sure she could get through to the bedroom without knocking the chair away so that's why Karen turned the chair sideways which did make it a bit easier to knock over me.  Thanks, Abby.  We pets stick together and look out for each other.

Finally, Karen surrendered and decided so what if I eat a bit of Manny's food.  I need to eat too and Manny still eats way more than I do.

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Bye, Bye Pie!

When my husband got home from church Sunday, he found the pumpkin pie and my vitamin pill bottles and the cat treat bag on the floor! We have a pretty good idea of who did it:

Spunky says "How do you know it was me?"

Spunky Doodle must have become frustrated when she couldn’t get into the treat bag and decided to clear off the counter top! She’s such a Spunkster—that’s what I love about her! She is always entertaining and keeps me on my toes.  Spunky takes after Gerard--he likes clear tables and counters too!

Fortunately, the lid stayed on so we could still eat the pie and the pill lids were on tight so none fell out. Good thing because human pills can be toxic for pets.

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Feast Day by Spunky Doodle

Karen used to put food in my bowl twice a day that I could eat all day long. I must admit, I ate most of it all at once and then vomited it up. Gross, I know, but it’s just so good I can’t help myself! Then as some of you know, I got a Kong because I Karen saw me knocking over Abby’s and eating some of her food.

I could fit my whole head in!

My Kong is much, much smaller though and Karen only fills it twice for breakfast and twice for supper. But I was able to get a feast recently when the last bag of cat food my mom bought ripped down the side when she opened it! I watched and waited until she went to work. Then I found the bag and knocked it off the shelf, just like I do with my Kong.

See the small hole on the front of the bag halfway down?

When I went back the next day, there was a different bag without the big hole in it. I worked very hard and was able to chew a hole through the side of the new bag and what do you know? Some of that food fell out for me! I made a mistake though by not eating it all up. When Karen came home, she discovered it and now she put the bag in the closet so I can’t get to it through the day.

I hope she got the message though that I need more food! It’s no wonder I sometimes go for the dog’s food if I can find it. I know I was chunky, but not anymore. Now I’m hungry! Just call me Hungry Spunky and please, could you leave a comment telling her to give me more food. (I got the Kong when you told her to get one for me.)

Related Post:  Be Careful What You Wish For

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Be Careful What You Wish For by Spunky Doodle

Yesterday was my 7th birthday (aka Gotcha Day).  I have had a good seven years here in my house.  I lived outside only for about 8-10 weeks maybe.  Karen was impressed with me because I was so cute and brave.  When I was just a kitten, I a great ambition to climb a very big tree.

Well, thanks to all the votes on "Spunky Doodle and the Kong" I got my very own little tiny iddy bitty one for my birthday.  It is not as much fun as I thought it would be though.  It's hard to get the food out.  I only got a few pieces the first time I tried.  Karen ended up rolling it for me.  She says "You are smart, you can do this, Spunky."  I am not so sure.

stick game:  I find stick under towel or pounce on top.

I got so frustrated that it made me throw up.  Karen's battery died so she didn't get that on the video, but then she switched cameras and took some of her playing stick with the paper towel with me to make me feel better.

After Karen left, I didn't give up and continued to learn how to do this.  I did it!  When Karen came back later she was so happy to find my little Kong over by my tent (so she knew I had moved it) and only one piece of food left inside. 

Sometimes we think we would like what others have but then when we get it, find out it doesn't make us as happy as we thought it would.   Did that ever happen to you?

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A Rude Awakening by Spunky Doodle

Manny has been beating me to sleeping on the bed with our humans for the last few weeks but last night I finally got there first and snuggled in next to Karen near the edge. On and off throughout the night she would pet me which I like. I did a lot of purring and had a good night’s rest. Then this morning about 4:30, all of a sudden the big woofie (Abby) came up at me! I scurried off quick and Karen told her not to come up unless she tells her to and jumped out of bed looking for me to make sure I was okay and didn’t get squished by the big paws. I am okay, but don’t think I’ll be back on the bed for awhile. That was scary! What has scared you lately?

(Originally posted 10/30/10 at Spunky's blog on PNN)

Cats On A Bird Hunt

We just found this new website that plays bird noises called www.birdjam.com and had to try it out. It's like Bird Talk Radio for cats. When I first turned it on, Spunky was in the other room but came running and jumped up by the computer when she hear the bird sounds. Manny was curious too, but not as quick as Spunky. Both of them pace back and forth in front of the monitor looking for the birds. Hope you enjoy the video--it's very short. Go play some bird sounds for your cats!

When I tried this again the next day, Spunky had wised up and stayed in her sunspot. Manny, however, still came back up to look around.

It's President's Day and we found a great post this morning over at MaryTheKayTheBlog: Honoring our Greatest Presidents. You really should check it out and have a happy President's Day everyone!

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Where Do I Go to Warm Up? by Spunky Doodle

Guess Where I Go To Warm Up:

In the bed?

By a heater?

Under a blanket?

Under the sofa throw?

 

In a coat?

Under a rug?

All the above?  If you answer all the above, you are right!

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Wordless Wednesday With Spunky Playing Hide-n-Seek

See Spunky under the Panda Bear rug?

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Where Do I Go To Warm Up? by Spunky Doodle

Sorry, posted early by mistake. Will post on Feb. 6.

I Love Laundry Day!

Laundry day is one of my favorite days! I like laying on the nice warm clothes when they just come out of the dryer. Gerard says I get my furs all over his things but if I lay on his jeans, those don't seem to show my furs as much as some other things, like his white sweatshirts.

Another really cool thing I like about laundry is the basket. It's a big plastic basket that I love jumping into and laying in. Sometimes Karen will be funny and tip it over upside down on top of me and it looks like I'm in jail. I like it either way. Manny is not interested in joining me in here at all so that is good. Do you like laundry day?

Actually, doing the laundry is Karen's favorite household chore, if she had to pick one. It's pretty easy to throw everything in the washer, set the time and change it over to the dryer and set the timer again. The best part is that she can still do other things WHILE she's actually doing the laundry. She loves to multi-task!

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What's This?

Last Saturday I went into the bedroom and saw the pillow on the floor. I thought "What's this?" Then I looked on the bed and saw a big bump. Sure enough, when I lifted the covers, there was Spunky Doodle all snuggled in. I was impressed that she was able to knock off the pillow so she could crawl under the covers. Guess she must have been a bit cold. Check out her blog post: Living Up to My Name to find out what she's been up to lately. No wonder she's tired!

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5th Picture Meme

I helped myself to this photo folder game meme from My Spoiled Mutts:

Open a document or file folder,
click on the fifth folder
and then the fifth photo.
Post the photo and describe it.
Then tag 5 other bloggers.

Here is the photo I found: Spunky Doodle at the Roses

This big rose arrangement was from my firm for my dad's funeral. I brought this one home because the red and white roses were so beautiful and it was such a big arrangement. Spunky Doodle liked hiding behind them and chewing on the leaves very much. We enjoyed them for a whole week. Our dining room table was the only place big enough for them.

I'm tagging these:
The Shutterbug
Linda at Life On a Colorado Farm
Ratty at Everyday Adventurer
Tahtimbo at Everyday Living
Three Country Cats
Red Pine Mountain Photo Blog
and anyone else who would like to do this--feel free