Ummm...

Why aren't there any presents for me under here yet???

Kinzi

Happy Thanksgiving!

This is Emma. She's the Queen Pesky Beagle of the house. She's already asleep on the sofa, snoring like a grizzly bear, and we haven't even stuffed ourselves with Tofurkey yet! She missed most of the parade on TV. I had a good spot for watching it...parked right on Mommy's lap.

Since today is the day we're supposed to say what we're thankful for...here's my list:

1. That my daddy got a job in Michigan and was able to move back home.

2. That Mommy has done a good job of starving me so that I could lose a few pounds.

3. That Mommy has been able to refrain from having a nervous breakdown from all her beloved Colts being injured. Her fantasy team is a disaster but she's managing to keep her sanity...for now.

4. That Mommy found great people to adopt some of my friends...like Buster, Starsky, Honey, George, Casey, and my beloved Herbie.

And most of all, I'm thankful for Shelter to Home cuz without them, none of us would be here while we wait for our forever homes.

I gotta go watch football now...

Kinzi

I think Santa is gonna skip our house this year.

We just got done watching the Colts lose to that idiot, Tom Brady. With all the things that came out of Mommy's mouth over the last few hours, I'm certain it has moved her to Santa's naughty list with a black check next to it which means to skip the whole house! Daddy is mad because the Colts were just about to score and win the game in the last minute...and Mommy said "it's about time for Peyton to throw an interception"...and then HE DID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Daddy says she jinxed him but Mommy says that she didn't...that he's just THAT predictable.

I say it's a good thing Daddy made a chocolate run at half time when things weren't looking so good...cuz without that sugar buzz for Mommy, who knows what would have happened when they lost.

Mommy says this just adds one more reason to the long list of why she hates Tom Brady. I need to go lay down now and sing some happy songs to myself to try to get all the bad words I heard today out of my mind. ...and Santa...if you're listening...just remember it wasn't ME who was saying any of that stuff...honest! I think it's Peyton Manning's house you need to skip, not ours!

Kinzi

Mommy goes to the...

I'm just glad she and Daddy don't drag me there! I've seen videos of cats walking on treadmills and I just hope Mommy never gets the idea to have me do that. I get enough exercise climbing the cat tree and jumping on and off the sofa.

I probably could lay down and spell a "C" like this cat did, tho...does that count as a workout??

Kinzi

Are you doing your Friday happy dance yet?

Anyone have any good weekend plans? Mommy is going to paint pottery tonight. I don't have my hopes up on getting a new bowl cuz I heard she plans to paint Frankie a bird bath. Apparently she doesn't think he should be splashing around in a Pyrex casserole lid forever. She's also going to get her nails done. Have any of you tried the Shellac polish?? Mommy says it's awesome cuz your nails get super hard without thick gel or acrylic junk piled on and it looks great for 2 weeks!!! It dries instantly when they put her hand in a box with a light in it. We all love it because Mommy's nails are super long and they feel sooooooooooooo good when they scratch us. Mommy is happy that she doesn't have to paint her nails at home and then walk around with her hands in the air until they dry hoping that dog or cat hair doesn't get stuck on them before they dry. Madeline at "Perfect Ten" in Southgate is her new best friend cuz she does such a good job on her nails.

Buddy finally came out from under Mommy's bed. He still spends most of his time in there or in bed with Mommy...but we did spot him in the kitchen at 3am so he's getting better. He sure is handsome...but Mommy says she still loves me the bestest! :o)

Kinzi

Please keep your fingers crossed that the Colts do well and nobody else gets injured. Mommy's Indiana informant is teasing her that 2 of the injured guys might play this weekend..but we'll believe it when we see it. Winston...you know anything???

Boy...I didn't see that coming!

Today Mommy came home from work like she always does...fed me supper like she always does...and then stuffed me into a cat carrier and made me to go the Ford Road Animal Clinic. There ought to be some sort of rule about that. I didn't even have time to hide under the bed! At first I thought maybe it was a pet store because I didn't see the word VET on the sign...but sure enough...that's what it was.

Once we got there, a very nice lady named Linda (who has a weakness for beautiful black and white cats like me) gave me special lovies and then put me on a scale that said I weigh 17 pounds. That's my lowest ever! Mommy weighed me last week on her scale and it said 17.6. (For the record, for the extra .6 I would prefer to be weighed at home from now on, thank you!) So after the weigh in and the special lovies, Dr. Lapshan came in and checked every inch of me. It was like going through security at the airport! Then he stuck a cold little stick in my keister! Mommy tried to distract me with a treat but who can eat at a time like that??? Sheesh!

My ears were a little dirty. Mommy said she spends so much time keeping my other end clean she must not have noticed my ears. My heart is fine and my big, googly eyes are fine, too. I didn't have to have anything shaved or washed, which was a refreshing change from previous visits. I did get poked for my rabies shot, tho. I know I've said it before, but I'm going to say it again...what are the odds that a rabid squirrel, raccoon, or vampire bat will break into our house and bite me? I'm more likely to get the bird flu if that crazy Frankie snaps at me! Where's my vaccine for THAT?

Dr. Lapshan was happy to hear that I've taken up residence on Mommy's lap now that Quincy is gone. We need to make sure that Mommy stays nice and warm and knows how much we love her...even tho she makes us get things shoved where the sun don't shine and have shots. As much as I complain, I really am glad she keeps my keister clean!

Kinzi

Well..we were TOLD that Buddy is here...

I'm not so sure I believe Mommy got us a new foster cat. I haven't seen him anywhere. I heard Jillian say that he's hiding out in the laundry room cuz he's a scaredy-cat. (tee hee) I don't know what he's afraid of cuz there aren't any obnoxious dogs here and the rest of us are being nice and well behaved. Well...lately Jillian has been trying to play with the 2 old geezer boys but I think she's given up on them playing with her.

Anyway...we'll tell you more about Buddy once we actually get to know him. How's he gonna fall madly in love with me if he never comes upstairs to see me!? Sheesh!

Kinzi

It's about #(%)#( time!!!

Mommy got me a new man! Just so you know, I'm declaring him mine because he looks like me. Jillian will have to fend for herself!

His name is Buddy and he's a 7 year old 4 paw declawed big squishy boy. He's checking out the basement right now but I'm sure he'll soon discover my bedroom! I better go tidy up in there or he'll think I'm a slob.

Kinzi

Special thanks to Alyssa from the Wyandotte pound who had sense enough to send Mommy a text when she saw my handsome new man at another shelter. She pulled him and had him vetted so Mommy wouldn't have to do it.

We have a winner!

After making many lists and looking through pet name books and websites, a name for the bird finally popped into Mommy's head last night.

Mommy has been calling the bird her "little green monster"...and Mommy's favorite real green monster is Herman Munster...who is technically Frankenstein...so the bird is named Frankie. Ya...I know...her method for picking names is somewhat skewed. It's a miracle I ended up with such a cool name!

I tried to get Frankie to play with me and my catnip toys, but he was more interested in splashing in his dish of water and then shaking water all over me.

Kinzi

What's so funny???

I'll tell you what...the Shelter to Home Comedy Night Fundraiser at Portofino's in Wyandotte! It's Friday, November 12th at 8pm. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from my Mommy or by contacting info@Sheltertohome.com. If you buy tickets at the door right before the show, you have to remember to tell them you're supporting Shelter to Home or we don't get any of the proceeds.

Last time we had one of these it was very funny and everyone had a good time. What's even better is that this time the smoking ban is in effect so non-smokers don't have to choke while they enjoy the show.

Please, Please PLEEEEEZZZZ tell your friends and co-workers about it and see if you can help us sell some tickets. It's events like this that help Shelter to Home raise the money needed to be able to provide the special care that animals like me need.

Kinzi

What's in a name?

The test results came back and Dixie is a BOY! So...Dixie is out and we're looking for a new name. Something that rhymes with Dixie would be nice because he already thinks his name is Dixie. So far the best thing Mommy and Daddy came up with is Vinnie. If we're going to go totally different, Mommy likes the name Linus because the birdy sure does love being wrapped up in his blankie.

We are open to suggestions if anyone has anything good!

Kinzi