Kathy's Journal - From The Animal Shelter

I really enjoy volunteering at the Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter and wanted to share some pics I took there recently. The top pic shows my daughter, Melissa, and one of the cats in the animal bonding room. The bonding room is really set up nice, complete with cat and dog toys. The middle pic is Melissa with one of the dogs in a outdoor dog pen. Whenever someone wants to take a dog out for a walk or share bonding time, the shelter has these pens outside that are fenced off from other dogs that may be outside. The pens are great to let the dog run around and let off some energy. The other pic is of me and another dog that was there at the time. The dogs and cats love the "human attention".

Kitty Quote of The Month - May

Who Owns Who?


I'd like to think I owned the cat.
That condescends to share my flat;
I give him of my rationed food
And cater to his every mood.
I'd like to think he'd go to seed
If I weren't there to meet his need,
And yet the fact is plain to see -
The pesky, doggone cat owns me!

Ruth M. Outwater

Nala's World -- The Cat That Licks the Hand

As you can see, I have found a perfect time to lick Kathy's hand while she types on her blog. My favorite licking time is at night while she is watching TV or after she retires to her bed. I admit it.....I have a hand licking habit...I'm an addict...I can't help myself!!!! Everybody think it's down right weird. I can't have Gizmo find this out...I would be sooo embarrassed and humiliated.

Gizmo's World -- Yummy, Yummy in the Tummy!!

Here I am in Kathy's kitchen. I found something much more scrumptious than Nala's stale loaf of bread. These lemon poppy-seed muffins look totally awesome!! I think I'll have to sample one before Kathy comes back into the kitchen. (bottom photo) She already thinks that I am a pig!!!-------I just had a taste.....yummy, yummy...I'm in kitty heaven!!! (top photo). She also makes blueberry, chocolate chip and corn muffins. I'll just have to sample them all. Even us felines can have a sweet tooth!!

Nala's World -- A Snack in Kathy's Kitchen

Here I am in Kathy's kitchen. How can I get a morsel of that delicious bread??? It looks sooo much more appetizing than the same old cat food that we have to eat every day. I would gladly give up being household queen if I could have a chunk of that everyday!!! Humans eat it all the time with butter -- why can't us felines have it too...and the butter???

Gizmo's World -- I Have Claimed Possession of the Bathroom Window!!

No more peeking under the stupid curtains anymore!!! I finally fought for and taken over the bathroom window from Nala. It's a great place to check out the bird feeder in the backyard. I can easily jump on the counter, hop over the sink, and gaze out the window. Can't wait until the weather gets warmer...Kathy will open up the window and I can jump up, relax and bask in the sunshine.

Nala's World: The Queen On Her Throne!!

It's a lovely, extremely comfortable patio chair...but who is sitting in this chair...hmmmm??? NO,IT'S NOT A STATUE OF A CAT...NO, IT'S NOT A STUFFED ANIMAL CAT...IT'S ME, OF COURSE!!! I decided to take my Saturday afternoon nap on the screened porch. Gizmo usually naps on the chair on my left. We each have our very own assigned porch chair. Aside from napping, this porch is great for checking out the birds and, of course, killing some flies. I know that makes Kathy extremely happy. There must be some kind of award for keeping the fly population in check. I would most certainly win with top honors!!!!

Gizmo's World - What Do You Want????

I am putting my paw down!! Nala will not push me around anymore!! This window is MINE!!! No more peeking up inside window curtains anymore!!! Nala can have the bathroom window when she wants to gaze out at the stars.

Nala's World -- It's Great To Be Beautiful!!!

One more terrific pose for the camera. I have many favorite places where I like to
relax and sleep. Kathy's clothes drawer is sooo soft and comfortable. I know she doesn't like it when I shed on her clothes, but she'll get over it. I must say this pic definitely shows off my feline beauty...don't you think??? Can't fix perfection!!!

Kathy's Journal - Good News From The Animal Shelter

I spent some time at the animal shelter this past weekend. I found out some really wonderful news!!! Many of the cats and dogs (even the black/white rabbit) had been adopted this past week. The beautiful white female -- Polly (pictured in one of my earlier posts) was one of the cats adopted. I had a feeling that she wouldn't be there long. Everytime I was there, she usually attracted interest from a visitor. It's great to see that there are many caring, loving people out there that are genuinely interested in taking one of these animals into their homes. The animals that are there are well taken care of and receive a lot of attention from volunteers like myself and those that come and visit.