Ben's 3rd Gotcha Day

Thirteen has always been my lucky number, so its no surprise that March 13 (2009) is Ben's Gotcha Day.

wee Ben

He was a stray, found on the mean streets and taken to Toronto Animal Services. He had been at the shelter for a couple of weeks and was five months old.

Ben and Casper the early days

When we visited the shelter Ben worked hard to get our attention, he reached his paws outside the cage and tried to catch us as we walked by. He danced around on his hind legs and looked adorable. Robert took him out and held him towards me saying “what about this little guy”?  I cradled him in my arms and he lay contentedly on his back and made happy paws in the air. 

Ben last night on my lap

I was hooked and we took him home immediately.

Time Change

On the weekend we changed the clocks.  Having lost an hour, Robert and I were still a little tired this morning when we woke up, however the boys seem to be coping quite well...

Jimmy

Kip

Ben

Casper

Archie

Yup, everything totally normal as far as they're concerned :-)

Wednesday with Ben

Um helloooo, is it just me or did anyone else notice that Casper hijacked my post yesterday with his pimple update.  May I remind you its called Tuxie Tuesday and not Dermatology Day...sheesh!

So here are some pictures that I planed to post yesterday and I think they are a lot more palatable than talking about my brohim's blackheads...

TOCKS

TONGUE

TUMMY

TOES

Wouldn't you agree???

Update on Casper

Hi all, Casper here.

I was back at the clinic on Sunday for a recheck.  This time mum was able to get an appointment with the vet that she openly adores who was out of town when we went in before.  He said it was definitely chin acne and not rodent ulcers or some sinister fungus. What a relief!  He also said sometimes it can take a couple of months for the chin acne to clear up and we should keep bathing the area with the Chlorhexidene anti-bacterial soap daily.  Luckily I don't mind having my chin washed, I just lie on my back in dad's arms with my head hanging upside down and mum cleans me and tells me I am a very good boy!!!

Thank you so much to everyone who left a comment last week and suggested treatments, it was very helpful :-)

Hats of Hope

We love you Judi and are sending our very best wishes and purrs to you!!!

Cat and the Boys,
xx

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Funny Friday

I came home the other morning after swimming and this is what I found...

I had to laugh because this is totally what I believe happens when I leave the house.

One of the cats whistles the "ALL CLEAR", they come running and leap onto the counters where they know they are not supposed to be, roll around on their backs kicking their feet in the air saying "ha ha mum you can't see us!!!" and lounge there for hours.

Then of course when they hear my key in the door or my steps on the porch then they scatter, but for some reason Kip got left behind or wasn't certain of the rules. This is how I found him, doing curly paws and looking up at me with his innocent expression.  I knew I should use my stern voice to tell him "down" but I just couldn't, instead I buried my face in his plush fur and smothered him with kisses....but don't tell anyone :-)

Don't you just love his crazy black lips???