Category Archives: Cats

Cat-related matters

Rest In Peace Nubby

Today, the sad news just kept on coming. Nubby, the other cat Jennifer brought with her when she moved in passed this afternoon. I wouldn’t be surprised he finally gave up his ongoing battle with hyperthyroidism after knowing his buddy … Continue reading

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Rest in Peace Vegas

Today we had to say goodbye to Vegas. He was the oldest kitty in our current household and it came on rather suddenly. The poor guy stopped eating sometime around Saturday. Then he started doing that sad thing many cats … Continue reading

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Remus rests anywhere!

It’s not a surprise to those who know their cats. Kittens are notorious for falling asleep in the middle of fighting each other, eating meals and most often, in our laps. Remus has recently discovered all the motion on our … Continue reading

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Metztli fits, she sits!

Cats in a box isn’t anything new but what made this photo Internet-worthy is how quickly Metztli took it over. According to Jennifer, she occupied the vacant cardboard within 10 seconds of its contents being removed. I think the little … Continue reading

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No need for genetic modifications here

This photo nails it on what life is like with Nubby and, until she is sent off for adoption, Rhea. You can’t put food out of reach enough with those two.

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Cat lessons are in session

Agamemnon is seen here tutoring Romulus on how to lie in the tower, supervise the humans and make it all look easy. Mama cat Rhea has eased up on her attacks allowing my silliest cat the opportunity to teach the … Continue reading

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In light of last Friday…

The cats will have to find a different way to kills us now. Fire and gas asphyxiation are now both off the table. The one dial we removed doesn’t operate anything we used on a regular basis, so I’m good.

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Maybe cats are evil at their core…

A rare good thing about getting older, is my need to get up every two-to-three hours to piss while you youngsters stay asleep, was it allowed me to wake up quickly when the smoke detectors made their obnoxious noises. Rushing … Continue reading

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Gareth Reynolds is coming to Austin but sadly without José

A fan made this cool logo! No, that’s not my cat Agamemnon, it’s Gareth’s cat Josél so I figure they’re distant cousins given their appearance, cute disposition and love of food. The co-host of The Dollop is giving Austin another chance … Continue reading

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The cat will figure it out when she’s hungry

This is the signature move for about half the cats in my house!

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Farewell Kuroneko

Last night I got to have my final goodbye to one of the sweetest cats I’ve ever known. Somara was gracious enough to let see Kuroneko, give her cuddles and whisper in her ears why I loved her so much. … Continue reading

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I think this is Nubby’s cousin

I’m guessing the chicken was still warm when the humans put it in the fridge since cats go by smell if they’re going to eat something. Our cat Nubby is equally fearless and stupid in that he’d risk his life … Continue reading

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This fortune cookie is a little late?

We had Chinese or Chinese-derived food Thursday night and what a great fortune in the cookie for dessert! It says “a cat,” nothing about a few or currently eight. Worry not, Mama Rhea with her babies Romulus and Remus will … Continue reading

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Kittens have been found, Mama Rhea is not pleased

Jennifer stumbled upon Remus and Romulus by accident this afternoon by opening one of her drawers on her side of the bed. The very cunning, but not completely brilliant Rhea carried the kittens to our headboard/bookshelf where this an opening … Continue reading

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Mama Rhea outwits us humans

Stupid me for giving mama cat “me time” to wander the house and be herself between the two-hour intervals of feeding the kittens. While Jennifer was napping and I was doing paperwork (bills, writing), Rhea used her opportunity to hide … Continue reading

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