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Ranger's cats got excited, quite quick.
They think "Wow! This is really slick."
Maddie points out this blog
Then Ivy sleeps like a log.
They both thank our friends at Kitty Limericks!
Seriously...A huge thanks to Dinah and the Mites for making the Rangers' day. And thanks to the very nice commenter as well. Our girls send you purrs and squinty-eyes. And yes, I know I'm not as good at the limericks as others. I'm not from Nantucket.
We had some exciting times at StrangeSchool last week. A barely-able-to-walk-old kitten was wobbling around the school grounds. No one knew where she came from or how she got there, but given her condition it must not have been a happy story. A few of the Kindergarten teachers put out some food for her. The office staff promptly called animal control. Fortunately (though it must not have seemed so to the kitty) it was pouring down rain for three solid days and all the kids were kept inside and were thus unable to bother her. Trust me...they would have, too... Anyway, once the K staff found out animal control had been called, they decided to take matters into their own hands. The small but wary and swift kitten was cornered and given a lovely cardboard box and the call immediately went out for a foster-home. Ms. K (one of our LD teachers and therefore compassionate by nature)(actually, she's not LD herself)(that I know of)(but I know what she chose for a living)(come to your own conclusions)(but she's a very cool lady and she loves cats) came in and rescued the little cat and took her to the vet, and then to home.
This is Dodger, named after the Artful orphan of Oliver Twist. She was under-nourished and covered in fleas. Her left eye is clouded and the vet thinks it was a scratch of some kind, maybe in a fight, since there is a red line through it. The good news is that it's not a disease that caused it. Once she got warm and fed she revealed that she's a friendly and playful kitten.
Ms K has also provided a mentor for young Dodger, to instruct her in the infinite mysteries of cat-hood:
As long as Dodger gets to keep all of her milk, I don't think she'll see a problem with any of this.
BTW, the animal control guy did finally show up after two days, with a big metal cage and gauntlets past his elbow and the loop on a stick thingy. to his credit, he seemed vastly relieved that his target had been rescued.
Let's have a big Shout-Out for a compassionate school staff and Dodger. May her next couple of decades be happier than her first few weeks!
And if you have time, please check out this other Shout-Out!
The biggest news this past week was Maddie's trip to the vet. No, we didn't screw up again and let her claws get too long this time. We took her in for a tooth cleaning. Our girl weathered the process well. Dr. G had to remove two of her pre-molars, but she assures us that Maddie won't miss them. She also says that Maddie's teeth cleaned up really pretty and that, given this is the first dental visit in her seven years, Maddie's not in bad shape. We were relieved. Not as relived as Maddie was to get home, though. She was still a bit vague from the anaesthesia, and she decided to hunker in her favorite chair...
Not her usual demure pose, but under the circumstances, we understand. And here's another, with prominent feet for Fiona...
The only problem Maddie's had in her recovery is that the antibiotic has given her, well, loose stools. We switched to a different pill and we'll see how that goes. Maddie seems to be her regular self, and is wandering around, eating, napping and fussing at Ivy same as ever. We're grateful.
...I laughed so hard soda came out my nose.
I'm glad that other people have had experiences similar to mine....
And a colossal hat-tip to Dark Roasted Blend for posting this! DRB is one of those really neat, lots of way-cool-links sites that I have so much fun with. Go give it a look.
While Ivy and Maddie recovering from the arduous duties attendent on hosting last week's carnival, KittyKitty has once again volunteered to represent StrangeRanger for this week's Carnival. Many thanks to the lovely, well fed, indoor-outdoor cat for stopping by!
Cheek rubs. Mmmmm.
Mmmmm. Other cheek..
And her is a short vid giving you a look at this lovely cat. Pity you can't feel how soft her fur is.
Thanks for stopping by!
Hello again, and Welcome to the 185th edition of the Carnival of the Cats! Maddie and Ivy have been waiting for the big day and are a-quiver with excitement!
Ivy, do you see our guest cats?
Yep! Here they come!
Yay! And we shall all dance the macarena! On Paper!
Now that everyone's here, let's get on with the felinity!
Wenchypoo has been going above and beyond for her cats, diabetic and pancreatitis-y cats alike. Mildly harrowing, no pics, but a great sounding recipe. Maddie's copied it down already!
When is a carpeted floor better than a hot-tub? When it's family bath time with Grace and Kittens!
What do you get when you cross a two-pawed, roundhouse-kicking justice-seeker with Della Reese? You get Smokey, Angel Cat.
Clear the shooting schedule for Sports Illustrated's Look-Book. The Scratching Post has found our Cover Model!
Aloysius proves that ol' Pablo Neruda knew whereof he spoke.
Another bathing beauty, this time at The Poor Mouth.
Alasandra shows us some of the reasons that being a cat is so much fun!
Watermark presents an example of feline superiority. And it talks!
Mog once again comes across with the delicious feline goods. Wonderful, lovely, cute, and consistent. All great feline qualities.
RicoLoco et al construct the habitat for felinity. And, as always, the box is the best part.
Matata gets up close and personal. And all that ambition without a Y chromosome. Imagine.
Rahel finds for us a kitty with an extra helping of sanctity.
Miss Caitie. What a good cat. 'nuff said.
Boo gets set for halloween. Ivy's just realized she needs to get on the stick...
Dragonheart scrapbooks. Did he include the vet trip? I hope not...
Wow. Just wow. Nice photo, Allanthinks.
Jax has nothing to apologize for. White after Labor Day? Cats are the makers of fashion!
Amber shows off her tufty toes. Maddie proclaims her an Honored Sister!
Tufty Toes! You go, girl!
Parker seems to find Halloween boring.
The feline gang at Composite Drawlings demonstrate the difference between Potential and Kinetic energy. Ahhh, the miracle of science: the solar-powered cat.
Luna and her tail. It's a beautiful thing.
Do cats and scissors mix well? One is tempted to say no. Let's hear it for the infinite wisdom and patience of cats when it comes to young humans.
Samantha and Tigger demonstrate the curvature of the space/time continuinuinuum.
Beau Beau and Angie bring us some vintage cat stuff and anticipate some Italian Ham. MMMMMM!
For the second time this Carnival, the Magic of Boxes is explored.
The perfect example of the Grand Feline Archetype: Sanjee Conquers All. What cat wouldn't?
That seems to be it for this edition of Carnival of the Cats #185. If I've left anyone off or messed something up, it's my fault so don't blame Maddie or Ivy! Just let me know and I'll do my best to fix it. Make sure you stay tuned to Momma Grace and Company for #186 next week! Thanks for stopping by!
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