Finally Back! But to Say Farewell Again...

Ahh, but only sweet memories of summer...

Message from the Blogger

Dear Friends,

During the school year, it is but impossible to keep up with the blog. So, regretfully, I will have to limit the blog to the summers. It pains me to do this, but it is the only way. Please enjoy this last blog till summer!

Julia Hoffman

Daily Cat Fact

When a cat turns its back on you, it's most angry or annoyed with you.

Daily Poisonous Plant

Asparagus Fern

Ooh Boy, Do I Love Mice!!!

Hemingway was being "camera-shy" this time so Eloise was happy to be put in the spotlight twice in a row!

Daily Cat Fact

If your cat snores, or rolls over to show you his/her tummy, that means they trust you!

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Apricot pits

A Sharp Knife in the Drawer

Nothing gets past our star intellect.

Daily Cat Fact

Cats walk on their toes!!!

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The common Buttercup

Chew on that grass!

Healthy Kitty-Cat!

Daily Cat Fact

Many common plants are poisonous to cats. Some include:

-Lily of any sort (Tiger lily, Easter lily)
-Aloe Vera
-Evergreen
etc..

I am now including a daily poisonous plant to cats. This will help all cat owners to keep a watch out for their precious felines.

Daily Poisonous Plant

Lilies:

Calla Lily
Easter Lily*
Japanese Show Lily *
Lily of the Valley
Oriental Lily *
Peace Lily
Tiger Lily*

The plants with the * are most deadly to cats

Cat in a Box

Eloise has found her perfect box at last!

Daily Cat Fact

People who like cats are called ailurophiles. This word comes from the ancient Greek language.

So Hot!

Guess it's so hot, Eloise and Hemingway are a bit restless.

Daily Cat Fact

When cats are nervous, often, they will suckle on their fur like they would with their mother. The best thing to do in this case is to give them lots of attention and love.

Look What I Found At The Store!

Eloise shares a love for shopping that nearly all females do.

Daily Cat Fact

It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure!

Who Said My Fur Always Keeps Me Warm?

Keeping toasty warm...literally.

Daily Cat Fact

When seasons change, cats shed and grow new fur to keep themselves warm or cool, depending on the weather.

Just Keeping Out of That Sun!

Eloise highly recommends to keep cool on these hot summer days!

Daily Cat Fact

A cat's sense of smell is 14 times stronger than a human's!

Purr...Purr...Purr...

Hemingway's living the good life.

Daily Cat Fact

Did you know that if you live a good life, some say you reincarnate into a cat in the next life?

Happy 4th of July Everybody!

Hemingway and Eloise plan to spend the happy holiday together.

Daily Cat Fact

Cats don't think of themselves as small humans. Rather, they think of us as large cats.

Care for a Furry Clementine, Anyone?

Eloise is quite comfortable in her new box. Her last one didn't quite give her as much character.

Daily Cat Fact

Puss, a cat from England, lived to be 36 in human years: the oldest cat on record.

What? I like the Comfort of Camping Indoors.

Hemingway is not a tough kitty. He likes his comforts. I don't think he'll ever be a wild kitty. No exact feeding times to go by.

Daily Cat Fact

Cats weigh an average of 12 lbs. The heaviest cat on record was nearly 47 lbs. The lightest was one pound, eight ounces.

Just Chillin' Ya Know...

Eloise is taking a break from the heat and sitting in cool air conditioning and making her own fashion jewelry!

Daily Cat Fact

Many think cats are colorblind, but that isn't true. Cats can see blues, reds and greens.

Wanna hear a Kitty Tune?

This is Hemingway. He isn't much for necklaces and wreaths, but he loves his new hat, and likes Eloise's guitar!

Daily Cat Fact

The average cat has five toes on each foot, but only four on each back foot.

Ready for summer, yeah!

This is Eloise. She is obviously happy for her new summer coat and has all the accessories in store for a fun vacation.

Daily Cat Fact

When cats see a bird, they tend to make a small, chirping-like sound. This is because the cat is imitating the bird, so the cat may approach its prey without the bird noticing.