Pawprints On My Heart

The lady here....
We haven't been around much and it's all my fault. There's been a lot going on here with the cat project and trapping and art. I'm having time management issues.....there simply aren't enough hours in a day. I bet everyone out there can relate! I am so happy because this is the first weekend I've had "off" for a while now, so hopefully I can get some much needed housework done and love lots on the kitties, who I'm sure are feeling neglected.

Of course, the kitties are helping with the art projects......Maizy gave this one her "stamp of approval!" That's what I get for painting at the busiest piece of furniture in the house..... the kitchen counter! LOL
And somehow I was able to get this chocolate lab portrait done for a relative who is giving it to her stepdad for his 60th birthday. It's his beloved dog, Meg.

I'd like to think things are going to slow down soon, but kitten season is here! Hopefully, we'll see a reduction in kittens this year due to the TNR work we did last year and earlier this year.

Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes for Maizy, Ferris and Maggie May this week.....much appreciated and we love you all!

Well, hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

It's Our Purrthday!

We are 4 years old today!!!This is one of our first pictures as Creek Cats. Check out Ferris' frootbat ears..... good thing he grew into to those suckers! MOL! We were about 3 months old when we came to live here. We were on our way to the shelter, but the lady and man rescued us and brought us to our home on the creek. Thanks so much for stopping in and celebrating our big day!
Happy Purrthday to US!!!

Felix Is Now A Blogger!

Introducing Katnip Lounge! We are so excited to announce Felix is now a blogger! Thanks to everyone who stopped by Maggie May's blog and left a comment for Felix. Please stop by his new blog and give him and his big cat family a big CB welcome!
In other announcements....... The spay/neuter clinic was a great success over the weekend. In all, 50 homeless cats were spayed/neutered and vaccinated against rabies and distemper. Wow, just think of all the kittens that have been prevented from being born to homeless mothers. Our mom is exhausted because she has been trying to trap a momma cat all weekend on her breaks from working the clinic. She's tried the metal trap and the drop trap and has come so close to getting her. She is really frustrated, but will try again this week, so wish her lots of luck!
Oh and she tried to get Maggie and Maizy to have a joint birthday party since their birthdays are only 2 days apart. Maggie May said there was NO WAY she was sharing her special day with Maizy. Maggie's mad cause her leg furs have still not grown back from the abscess.

TGIF

This cutie was spayed and vaccinated at the clinic in March.

Hi everyone! We apologize for not visiting much lately. I've been busy with the cat project, preparing for upcoming clinics. This weekend, the NC State Vet School mobile unit is rolling into town to sterilize and vaccinate around 50 cats. So, Friday and Saturday night, I will be trapping and working the clinic on Saturday. Wish us lots of luck!

Yesterday, Rambler had his yearly exam. He was having a time yowling and digging around in the carrier to the point of bloody nails! About 2 miles from home, he unzipped the carrier and was running around inside the car. I had to pull over in the nearest parking lot and get him back in, turn around and go back home for a wire tie to keep the carrier closed. I was a little frazzled!

He didn't have to get any stabs because his vet recommends doing his vaccinations every 3 years. She likes to be conservative when it comes to FIV kitties. He had some tartar buildup, so the vet popped it off with a tool, free of charge. The tartar was starting to cut into his gum and we want to avoid infections at all costs! She sent him home with an antibiotic. He has gone from 14.9lbs to 12.8lbs in one year. We have been cutting back on the food, but we want to be careful the weight loss is from the diet and not from the FIV. We will be doing routine weigh-ins to keep check on it. He acts and looks super healthy!

Next week is a big week... it's Maizy, Ferris and Maggie May's birthdays!

Today we would like to send big Happy Birthday purrs to our friend, Marg!

I Always Feel Like Somebody's Watchin' Me

Maggie's New Friend

Hi everyone! Please stop by Maggie May's blog today and meet Felix. He is recovering from knee surgery and is trying to talk his mom into starting a blog for him!

Monday, Monday

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

We did a lot of this........

and this.......