International No Declaw Day

Don't do it!

How you can help:

Talk to your family, your neighbors, the guy in line with you at the coffee shop.

Educate them.

Many legislatures are working to get this made illegal in their jurisdiction, and it takes WE THE PEOPLE to push to make it so.

It's a travesty.

😿

Chiroptera Cheers

4/17 is International Bat Appreciation Day

Bats are crucial members of the environment. 

They provide pest control, disease control, and even medical assistance to humans. 

Bats are responsible for the pollination and seed dispersal of many plant species and help with plant regrowth after fires and habitat destruction. 

Without bats, we wouldn’t have things like tequila, bananas, mango, and avocados.

We are thankful for bats.

Bats are flying mammals of the order Chiroptera.

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Wanderer

This week's Henry update is brought to you by Wednesday, 'cause Thursday's and Friday's post are already full with other things.

Our H.S.T.B.F.F* fella is really getting around Henryville these days.

He may be wary, but he knows when it's dinnertime.

Look at that face, he's telling me that I need to step away from the keyboard, to put some gushy goodness into that empty bowl.

The humans cannot yet touch Henry, and if someone is moving too fast, he'll head for the hills.

Henry squeaks and trills, so he's sorta singing for his supper, no?

*hopefully-soon-to-be-formerly-feral

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Peas

It's Twozday!

Da Boyz just cannot help but be adorable at all times of day.

It's weird at how differently my camera picks up the background colors.

Our two-peas-in-a-pod.

❤️ 😻 ❤️

Spring Tiger

It's PO'Monday, and let's turn back time to April 16, 2016.

Our Celestial Paddy was all over the yard, enjoying the sunshine, and the hopes that Spring really had arrived.

🌞 🌷 🌱

Eightball

Last Sunday morning, I noticed a plea from a neighbor, about an injured community cat.

I messaged, saying I have humane traps to share.

My neighbor lives two blocks away, so I dropped off the trap and showed them how to use it.

Image provided by neighbor.

I was texted that the trapping was successful, and they were on their way to the lost cost spay/neuter clinic nearby a day later.

Word was that Eightball's injury was severe, but some antibiotics, stitches, and a day or two of rest would do the trick.

He was also neutered, the 'N' in TNR.

I picked up the trap after Eightball was released Friday morning, with his info written on a piece of tape.

And surprise!

While on my evening walk that day, I spied Eightball a street away.

Black cat, with a huge shaved area...that's him!

I'll keep my eyes peeled for future sightings while out and about in the 'hood.

I've made a donation to All About Animals Rescue in Eightball's name; they are a important resource for our community.

I've turned off the comments for this post, as this was all handled by Eightball's carer; she feeds about four community cats, plus has four cats inside.

Our trap may have made it possible, but we did little to make this one cat's life better; our neighbor did the heavy lifting.

Purrs for Eightball.

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The Hubby and I thank all who wished him a Happy Birthday!

😽

Eyeliner

It's Caturday!

Zeroed in on a cute pic of Henry, then played around with iPhoto filters until this sort of pencil sketch emerged. 

Click on the image above to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

Today is The Hubby's birthday, and all we have planned is to make sure all of the Eastside Cats give him the attention that he deserves.

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Honoring Orphaned Pets

"National Pet Day on April 11 dedicates the day to those pets who may not always get the companionship and attention they deserve. 

While loving our pets is something we do every day, the observance encourages helping out orphaned pet companions. 

It will improve their health and enhance their opportunities for adoption."

“Love is a four legged word.” – Author unknown

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With A Sib Like That...

"Siblings Day is a holiday recognized in parts of the United States and Canada on April 10, and as Brothers and Sisters Day on May 31 in Europe.

In India, Raksha Bandhan is observed on the last day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Shravana, which typically falls in August."

The above borrowed from online sources.

At Eastside Cats, our resident siblings have an odd relationship:

Manny, using his human as a cat bed...but wait, what is that?...

Looking closer, it seems Manny has a bald patch!

It's not the usual cat bald patch; this one (and on the other side) is pronounced.

And we know whom the over-licky culprit is.

Yes, it's sibling Chili Bruce!

For a brief moment, someone who will remain anonymous was fearing all kinds of cat diseases, symptoms, etc, until The Hubby gave testimony that he's watched CB give his brofur some serious bathing.

Whew...am thankful for that...

Or am I...er, um...hmmm...

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Hoof and Horn

"National Unicorn Day on April 9 each year celebrates the mythical horse-like creature with a single, pointed horn growing from the center of its forehead.

The unicorn heraldry is emblematic of the Scottish heritage and a valuable artefact denoting the ancient beliefs and value of this magical creature."

Learn more here.

Title: The Unicorn Rests in a Garden (from the Unicorn Tapestries)

Date: 1495–1505

Geography: Made in Paris, France (cartoon); Made in Southern Netherlands (woven)

Currently displayed at The Cloisters, New York City

Sometimes, it seems, we humans believe in the mythical more than we do facts.

And remember:

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Variety

 It's Twozday!

Manny and Chili Bruce seem to glow when on different blankets, or when in direct sunlight.

And sometimes, they look like one cat with two heads, or one head with two bodies.

😹 ❤️ 😹

Remember:

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Rollin'

It's PO'Monday!

Watch this, and understand how goofily loveable he was!

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And remember to visit the library!

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Dol dhan bhòrd-leabhar

Tartan Day is celebration of Scottish heritage and the cultural contributions of Scottish and Scottish-diaspora figures of history.

"Dol dhan bhòrd-leabhar" is Scottish Gaelic for Go To The Library (according to Google), as this week is National Library Week, which is always the second full week in April.

I love the library!

As has been mentioned in the past, I'd be without any money if I purchased all of the books that I've read recently!

I attend free lectures, and use the 3-D printer, and help with jigsaw puzzles.

I check out books, I use apps to get ebook and audiobooks.

Chat up a library worker when you are next in a library, and ask about what's new: you'll be amazed at what is going on there!

Choices, choices

It's Caturday!

I couldn't decide which of this images I liked best, so here are both.

Da Boyz, asleep on my legs...in MY chair, and prettied with Prisma.
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Sly, artified with another Prisma filter.
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Expanding

 Henry has begun to branch out in his exploration of his world:

#1 Peeping.

#2 Hiding in the linen closet

Here, he's stepped out to look nonchalant.

#3: Napping under the dresser.

He's now here all day.

Celestial Sweetie used the same location.

More progress for Henry, H.S.T.B.F.F.*

*hopefully-soon-to-be-formerly-feral

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Gifty

Am so very thankful for surprise b'day gifts.

A paper cat, with accessories like this birthday hat or sunglasses.

Lovely cat earrings.

A cat scarf and cat toys.
Y'all know where these came from...15andMeowing.com

My boss crocheted these three kitties for me:
Manny, Henry, and CB

See their cute tailios?

Manny has his underwear spot on his belly!
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