Feline Friday

 

Ryū-Chan: I told #1 that I wasn't getting enough exposure on this blog. She said it would be easier if I stopped running around and getting into trouble. What trouble? I am a very good boy!

Hmmm... I wonder what's outside?

No, #1, I wasn't thinking about shenanigans...

Ummmm, no... I have no idea where that white fluff came from...

Momo-Chan: I am sorry, Madam, but this area is reserved for people with treats.

Benny: Zzzzzzzzzzz................

Queen Tama: Boys!!!

Thankful Thursday

 

#1 here. Today, we have a very thankful story to share with all of you. It started terribly. About ten days ago, we were coming back from our evening walk with Ollie when we noticed something strange at the entrance to one of the fields. We went to check it out and found two cat carriers, open and empty. Some awful person had dumped a couple of kitties and driven off. We looked around but couldn't find any cats. Next morning, as we set out, we found a beautiful white cat lying dead on the side of the lane, probably from the shock of losing his home. I disposed of it, and we started looking for the other one. Ollie found her very quickly, cowering in one of the hedges.

It was impossible to get anywhere near her. She was clearly traumatised. I alerted both sets of cat-loving neighbours and asked them to look out for the cat, who seemed to be a small female. I also placed one of the carriers in a more sheltered part of the hedgerow, and put dry food and water in there. Ollie spotted her one more time, but then she disappeared. I was beginning to lose hope when, yesterday evening, one of my neighbours called to say she was in their garden, sitting in front of their shed.

They had put out some dry food, which she inhaled. But they had no wet food as their cat doesn't eat it. So I went over with several sachets and we put out another bowl filled with food. She wouldn't let us closer than a few feet, but she was clearly starving, and tucked in quickly.

All of us at Poupounette Central are so thankful that the little kitty is safe. There are two potential homes for her, with either set of neighbours. It will take a little time for her to get over her fears, but we believe she will be OK.

Woofie Wednesday

 

Ollie: Woofs, Everyone! Ollie here! So, it's officially very HOT here. Yesterday, the temp went up to 34°C, which is 93°F. #1 and I went out quite early and we are lucky to have some shaded areas in the fields in the morning, so we stuck to those. But I did promise to show you the video that she took several days ago, when it was still cool, so here it is!

The original file was a little too big, so #1 had to trim it a bit. I hope it won't be too strange!

Here also is a photo that she took where you can almost see my flying ears!

It's supposed to stay pretty hot for the next few days, so my ears won't be flying much for a while.

Tama-Chan Tuesday

 

Tama-Chan: Hello, Dear Friends, and welcome to my day of the week. It has been ten days since my birthday, and I decided to start my 18th year by making some changes, or rather returning to some old habits. For quite some time, I had been essentially spending all my time in the living room, going between my beloved bed and my beloved carrier. Since my birthday, I have started going back to the kitchen and sunbathing in what used to my favourite cat tree and chair! Behold:

I have also asked #1 to serve me some of my meals there:

But beyond that, I have also been hopping up onto the table to explore what the other Chans are getting, and enjoying samples!

And when #1 is eating something really yummy, like these delicious scones with clotted cream and strawberry jam, I very kindly offer to help!

I intend to continue as I have started!

Manly Monday

 

Momo-Chan: A WARM welcome to all of you, my friends. Actually it's a HOT welcome as the temps are rising and will stay high all week. Even Ollie's walks have been curtailed somewhat as it's too warm to go too far. But we always find ways to entertain ourselves here at Poupounette Central.

Benny and I really like hanging out at the kitchen window:

Benny can get very focused at times when he sees something interesting!

Next we have a couple of pics of Ollie taken before it got too hot. He says he also has a cool video that he will share on Wednesday.

Ryū is fond of our two ratty scratchers both for grooming and napping!

We hope you all have a wonderful week!

Snuggles on Sunday

 

Tama-Chan: Greetings, Dear Friends. It's a warm and sunny Sunday here at Poupounette Central. We have had an uneventful week, which is how we like them. This gives us plenty of time for snuggling.

To start with, I'd like to share one more pic taken by Mr. G at my birthday lunch.

And here I am, at my usual post by #1 at her desk:

Moving on, we have a photo of Benny and Momo snuggling on #1's bed:

Here is Benny snuggling with #1:

And Momo hanging with Ollie:

This one of Momo and Ryū is more a prelude to a wrestling match than a snuggle, but we take what we can get, right?

And to wrap things up, we have a mother and daughter shot of Heloise and little Philomena:

We wish you all a lovely and snuggly Sunday.

Sei-Chan's "Only Some" Souvenir Saturday

 

Rainbow Sei: It's been too long, Dear Friends! I hope all of you are doing well. We at the Bridge are so proud of Queen Tama for reaching the grand old age of 17, and in feisty fashion to! Go, Tama!

#1 has been pretty busy and did not have enough time to help me dig up suitable photos of everyone for a souvenir post, so we have a curtailed version. She did find a nice pic of me in the cat run, dating from 2014!

And do you all remember Tommy' famous flying ears? Whether you do or don't, here's a great shot of them:

#1 did manage to help me find pics of Da Beebs and Genji too:

As well as the beautiful Hotesse, Violette & Heloise's mother, and Philomena's grandmother:

And that's the best I can offer you today. I hope you enjoy the photos, and we'll try to include everyone next time!