March 22nd is “Cuddly Kitten Day”!

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Music – “I Love You Kitty Cat” from For the Kids!, Vol. 2 by David Thomas. Released: 2016.

March 22nd, 2019 is “Cuddly Kitten Day”. Go ahead. Cuddle one (or two). Even better, adopt one (or two!)

ALL PHOTOS IN THE SLIDESHOW COURTESY OF ASPCA

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Shadow and Tux want you to go out and cuddle a kitten on March 22nd! (Photo Credit: Sue Jimenez)

Can Cats Croon Christmas Carols?

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Music – The 12 Days of Christmas” from Funny Cat: Christmas Songs by Funny Cats. Released: 2012.

Well, Christmas 2018 has come and gone at our house and Tux and Shadow are recuperating from their busy morning amid heaps of wrapping paper, a cat toy or two, and general good fun.

All photos by Sue Jimenez, 2018

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Desert Observer

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Music- “What’s New Pussycat? (Main Title)” from What’s New Pussycat? by Tom Jones. Released: 2008.

All photos by Sue Jimenez unless otherwise noted

“Any idea where the issue is on “Flora and Fauna of the High Desert?”

“I’ve looked everywhere….it’s got to be here somewhere…”

“I’m very into the desert fauna and keep a watch out for critters in the area…”

“As you can see, I’ve taken up my secondary post in order to review the previous day’s observances”

“There appears to be some movement around the firethorn bushes…”

“Just as I thought! A beautiful specimen of Picoides scalaris! (for those not in the know, a Ladder-backed Woodpecker)

“I’m trying to covertly observe that Sialia mexicana out there, but I think he’s spotted me…”

“Yes, I believe it *WAS* a White-lined Sphinx that I saw!”

“Shadow and I confronted one of these guys some time ago, inside our house….a “vinegaroon”, which looks a lot like a scorpion…they spray acetic acid if
disturbed….glad we didn’t disturb him!” (Photo Credit: http://www.tumblr.com)

“Bonus day! A nice Sylvilagus audubonii…and right outside the window!”

“After a quick de-briefing of the day’s observances, it’s time for kitty dinner!”

“I know this post is ALL about Tux, but I just can’t help but admiring that handsome feline reflected in the refrigerator door”

Cats Just Gotta’ Have Fun

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Music- “Top Cat” from Feline Groovy: Songs for Swingin’ Cats by Mark Steyn. Released: 2015

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Tux and Shadow, just doing their thing(s).

(all photos by Sue Jimenez)

“Heck, it’s a cat bathroom. Nobody told me I shouldn’t use toilet paper!”

“Maybe if we push hard enough, Shadow, we can bust out of this joint!”

“I love being on top of the castle and gazing down at my cat serfdom”

“Hurry up, Shadow. I can’t hold this door open all day”

“No, Shadow, you’re wrong. The recipe calls for only 1/2 cup of tuna”

“I’m still looking for that other cookbook for cats…”

“Are you sure only Easter bunnies come in baskets?”

“Well, just practicing my leg lifts, if you must know”

“Ah, yet another day to loll about in the sunshine”

“OK. I’m all packed and ready to go. Where are we going?”

“I love it when Dad reads me a bedtime story”

“Well, gee, Tux….you were hogging the whole bed so I just gave you a shove”

“I know there’s a piano keyboard under here somewhere…”

“Now you’ve done it, Shadow. You’ve broken the litter box”

“Wow….did you see the size of that mouse outside?”

“One day, I’ll get the hang of this contraption”

Warning! Guard Cats on Duty!

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Music – “Cat Town Stomp” from 10 to 15 by Scott Fugate & The Swing Cats. Released: 2015

Cats are not only our beloved pets and family members, but they also serve a very useful function as household protectors. Tux and Shadow are always on the alert to possible dangerous conditions or intruders: