Happy, Yippie, Healthy!

-- Hooman Momma

Qish is a picture of great health lately, and I am so happy! If you remember, Qish's health had been on a rollercoaster ride. Last year, he was diagnosed with acute kidney failure, and we had moments when I thought I would lose him (September, October and November stories). During those months, he was so thin, frail and had no passion to eat. I refused to take his photos back then because he was stick thin -- I could literally feel the bones under his skin. Who would have thought that Qish would go back to his bouncy, frisky, playful and, err, fat self months later! Lately, his energy for play is just unbelievable! YAY for Qish! :)

Who wants a bite off those round, fat thighs?! I DO! Ohhh, and THAT BELLY!

  

Bag Cat

-- Rue

Momma is recovering at home from her surgery. Qish has been taking good care of her by being on her side ALL THE TIME, even when she goes to the toilet! Sheez! I'm not the caring/sweet-type, so I thought I'd amuse her by being cute and creative:

Spot the Cat!

I think she loved my trick! What do you think?

Momma is in the Hospital!

-- Rue

Momma is undergoing surgery this afternoon. She said it will remove her tonsils. I don't know what they are, but she's been at the hospital since yesterday. 

I can't be with her because they don't allow kitties there (how could they not?!), but I asked her to take my blown-up photo with her so I can cheer her up.

Well, the good thing is, our catsitter (our grandpa this time) is taking care of us. Last week while momma is away on a trip, grandpa was with us the whole weekend and momma was oh-so-surprised when she came back! Qish and I were both bouncing in furry fat-ness, teehee. She scolded grandpa, but we always find a way to get him to give us more food, anyway. He's under our spell!

Here's my photo stopping momma from packing her suitcase...

And when she's back, waiting for a treat from her trip. I really have to get my paws on everything!

I can't wait for momma to get back. But we can't play yet because she can't get exhausted, or her surgical wound may bleed again :( See you, momma! We miss you!

Nat Geo's Little Kitties for Big Cats

-- RUE

Do you know my bigger relatives? Those who roar and live in the jungle? Yes? Well, good. Because we need to help them.

National Geographic (uhm, this is where we watch the Dog Whisperer, but that's another story) is enjoining 10,000 cat lovers all over the world to honor the little kitties in their life, raise $50,000 and help save big cats across the planet. In Little Kitties for Big Cats, you hooman can celebrate your special purring furball, and help prevent the extinction of beautiful wild cats at the same time!

According to Nat Geo, big cats are dying at alarming rates:

• Lions (rawr!) - perhaps as low as 20,000 across Africa (uhm, maybe Apple computers should help, too, with the launch of Mac OS X Lion)
• Snow Leopards - between 4,500 and 7,500 remain in the wild
• Tigers (some people say my stripes resemble that of a tiger!) - only an estimated 3,200 remain in the wild
• Cheetahs (yeah, those swift runners!) - as few as 12,000 remain in the wild

The National Geographic Society's Big Cats initiative is funding special grants to help save big cats, especially Africa's lions. The grants are aimed at stopping the conflict with humans, poaching and habitat loss that are eradicating these magnificent cats.

“Lions in Duba Plains, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Saving lions is the focus of the Big Cats Initiative.” Photo by Beverly Joubert, National Geographic

“Lions in Duba Plains, Okavango Delta, Botswana. Saving lions is the focus of the Big Cats Initiative.” Photo by Beverly Joubert, National Geographic

It's very easy to spread the love to our beloved big cats.

1. Click the the link below, which shall take you to"Little Kitties for Big Cats" page.

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/big-cats/little-kitties/

2. Provide necessary information and donate at least $5 (about P210).

3. You will receive a confirmation email. This also contains the link to where you can post your beloved kitty's photo.

4. DONE!

5. Check out your kitty's photo...

6. ...and check out the gallery, too, for other kitty cuteness!

You'll feel great, for sure, once you see that your humble $5 will go a long way in helping the big kitties!

The Little Miss Turns 2!

-- Hooman Momma

So the little miss turned two yesterday. 

Two years ago, she charmed her way to my heart. I'm so glad she chose me on that dark street. Qish and I couldn't be happier! 

Happy birthday, dear princess Rue!

Yep, she wore a pretty party dress!

Qish in the carrier.

Rue fell asleep wearing her party dress, like a little kid!

Too cuuuute!

mooooore cuteness!

Taken during her photo shoot at The Picture Company. I had this printed on 11x14 sintra board.

OMG I got drunk...

and...and...I don't know what happened next!

-- Qish


(Hooman Momma: I was so pleasantly surprised waking up to this. I couldn't stop laughing!)

Wheatgrassin'

- Hooman Momma

I got the kitties a tray of live wheatgrass (P125/US$2.90) from SM Supermarket. I have been wanting to have some fresh greens in the house for them to munch on, just like outdoor cats. Because I can't grow a garden in my condo apartment, the wheatgrass tray would be a good alternative.

As always, the kitties got busy as soon as I put down the grocery bags. When I opened the grass tray, Qish sniffed right away. But he doesn't know what to make of it! Rue, on the other hand, started munching as soon as she saw it.

Looking out to her small "garden"

 

She's been munching from time to time since the grass has arrived in the house, getting a dose of fresh greens in between her beauty sleep. What a cutie! And here's her video enjoying her grass: