Day Of Rest

Yesterday's temperatures were cool, and it rained all day.

Each Eastside Cat chose to pack it in, and laze around for the duration.

I enjoyed capturing their cuteness with my phone.

Manny, again on top of the refrigerator, with dramatic lighting.

Chili Bruce, crawled under the futon blanket.

Henry made a circle.

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An update on Da Boyz' trip to the vet early last week:

Both had gained about 1/2 lb. of weight since their last visit, however the veterinarian thought they could stand to gain a bit more.

Color me surprised!

Manny:

-Has a higher PH in his urine than he should, and some crystals were evident.

Vet said NO MORE FISH cat food; the minerals in seafood can cause the crystals to form.

Chili Bruce:

-Discovered that his microchip couldn't be found, so they gave him a new one.

-Also, his teeth are getting icky again.

It's a genetic disposition, and he's already had several teeth extracted.

Henry is doing well:

-His finicky eating goes up and down; I put out two bowls for him, one with the 'good for him' food, and the other has the loose-stool-making food.

He samples both, so he's getting plenty to eat.

-Next chemo treatment #9 of 10 is September 29, and he has a vet visit that same day.

❤️ 😸 ❤️

Ah, it's Nice Out!

It's Twozday!

Da Boyz are enjoying the sunshine, the open windows and doors, and of course the myriad of napping locations provided for their comfort.

Manny, left, and CB, right, on the pool table.

Manny, lounging in the double-wide scratcher.

CB, left, and Manny on the right, hanging out in the bay window.

Chili Bruce, not allowing my presence interfere with his view out the door behind me.

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Henry Update:

Henry often climbs on me when we are chillin' in bed.

But he slides off, rear-end first, after a short while.

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Adopt A Shelter Pet Day

April 30 is Adopt A Shelter Pet Day!

Eastside Cats adopted Manny and Chili Bruce from Michigan Humane.

These two have been the bestest housepanthers, and we will adopt again.

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April 30 is National Tabby Day!

Celestial Paddy O'Malley

Henry the Ninth

Eastside Cats have been owned by two tabby cats, Paddy O' and Henry.

Two such terrific kitties!

❤️❤️❤️

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Henry's Health Update:

He gave me a fright by not eating much all day, but managed to eat up a goodly portion after his 8 PM meds.

The pooplogs I was so pleased about have turned back into loose stuff, yet the B12 sprinkled into his food just started a few days ago; best give it a bit longer to see if he adapts.

Henry got a spa treatment on Wednesday; a good combing, and then brushies.

He LURVs to bunt his noggin against any part of a human he can reach, and he's so cute.

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As Seen On Foot

It's Walkin' and Readin' Wednesday!

First, a few neighborhood cats:

And why not a few recent photos of Da Boyz:

Chili Bruce

Manny

They look like they are a street gang! 😹

📚 And my most recent completed books/audiobooks:

Need a Little Time by Adam Eccles

Sometimes, the strangest things can happen, right on your doorstep.

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

Evie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence, a tight group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.

The Rembrandt Heist by Anthony Amore

A true crime tale of unbelievable friendship, loyalty, criminal genius, and a staggeringly audacious plot to steal one of the world’s most valuable paintings—and return it.

Thank you all for the POTP that you are sending to Henry!!!!

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As of Tuesday evening: nibbles of food eaten.

Am heading in with churus next.

I believe the resumption of the appetite stimulant is key.

He's neatly sequestered, so no more hiding under dressers, bathtubs, etc.

Henry is stubborn, and so am I!

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Tall, Dark, and Handsome...Times Two

Another Twozday on Wednesday.

Manny and Chili Bruce do not disappoint.

Forehead to forehead.

Chili Bruce on top of the refrigerator.

Da Boyz viewing their territory from on high.

Manny, in the round.

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 The Hubby never complains that I'm always carrying my mobile phone.

He knows I'm usually listening to an audiobook.

Or must have the proper equipment to snap images of my babies!

❤️ 😻 ❤️

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One, Two

Let's have Twozday on Wednez-day!

Manny and Chili Bruce roam in tandem or solo.

The trick is to capture each when there is enough light, which is rather up and down 'round here, from sunshiney to cloudy/snowy in a matter of minutes.

Manny, in the big bed.

Chili Bruce, doing something odd on the floor.

Brofurs, snuggled up.

CB on left in brown fur, Manny is right with bald eyebrow patches.

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Artified Usie

Sunday Selfies!

Da Boyz were all cozy and nappy; they often have their noggins so smashed together that it's a wonder they can breathe.

Nice murder mitt too!

So, I artified this image with Prisma, Wave filter, and made a jigsaw puzzle.

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In and Out

It's Twozday!

There are two cats in this image.

One is obvious, and that's Manny.

Chili Bruce is happily napping under the blanket in MY CHAIR, and on my legs, dontcha know?

Manny dislikes being undercover, while CB enjoys it.

Ahhh, Da Boyz!!!

😹 😻 😹

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Shadow and Lumpy

It's Twozday, and Da Boyz have different napping styles:

Manny, in a sunpuddle, with a Batman shadow.

Chili, whose nickname is Lumpy, is the lump under the blankie.

Napping nose to nose in my lap on MY chair.

Had an interesting thing happen:

I'd found a new cat food for all to try, and they seemed to enjoy it.

The price was good, the ingredients were good.

Yet, both Henry and Manny tossed their cookies, and there were these strange whitish pellets.

When I served that food once more, I watched Manny eat around these odd nodules.

Looked like pieces of barley, but were solid.

The Hubby and I decided that whatever those things are, our cats don't enjoy it, so I took the remaining cans back to the pet store where they were exchanged for our usual foods.

Moral to the story:

Keep your eyes open, and notice any changes in your cat's behaviors.

Also, go slowly when adding a new food or changing something.

Hope this wasn't TMI.

Providing A Service

It's Twozday, and Da Boyz have found their cold-weather napping locations:

Manny, on the pink-blue chair, in a sunpuddle.

On MY CHAIR, inelegantly sprawled.

Manny, getting smoochies.

Manny, top, and Chili, bottom, in the huge cat beddy in the parlor.

 Once I've got a fresh cut of hot tea, my audiobook, and an empty bladder, Da Boyz and I can spend hours together in MY CHAIR.

They snooze, as I while away my time as their human cat bed with a book and phone solitaire, or scroll social media, watching videos of thatched roofers, furniture and painting restorations, rock collectors, cat rescues all over the world, and bagpipe music.

Oh, it's heavenly!!!

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Hugs in Noir

It's Caturday!

Manny and Chili Bruce are so adorable when snuggled together.

I used iPhoto to make the image black and white, then used Lunapic's Scribble filter.

Click on the image to enjoy a jigsaw puzzle.

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