Hunkered down and protecting our world.

It is quite a beautiful thing when you think about it.

We, globally, are going through something pretty horrific.

But, we can come together (in our actions - not in person!) and our actions of hunkering down, staying in, and being diligently social distancing from others will protect people we have never even met. 

It is quite a beautiful thing when you think about it.

Here, we provide photos of us being beautiful. We can teach you how to nap, how to hunker down, and stay safe inside.

Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone impacted by the virus. Stay safe.

💗 -Stivali & Pasqua. 🐾

Happy Father's Day

Without our dads, we wouldn't be here.
We don't know who our dads are and neither of us really remember our momcat either.
We were both stranded, runts of litters it is called, and we are grateful we were found, and then brought to our human mamma to live in a safe forever home.
Can we tell her happy father's day - when she is both mother and father to us?
I think so. She deserves the blessings and our gratitude.

Our human mamma has a very special dad we call Nonno. He comes and visits us all of the time and most times, I hide, some times I hiss - he is very funny because he will hiss back. He just wants love, but I don't like to give it freely. I let Pasqua do that. Nonno will hang out with Pasqua, pet him and love on him... while I hide. He is a good grandfather to us. We are very blessed.

To all the readers out there who are dads - we wish you a very Happy Father's Day. ❤

Me eyeing up Pasqua.

Pasqua has plenty of silly positions.

Have a wonderful week, Everyone!

Purr & Paw,
-Stivali.

"It is admirable for a man to take his son fishing, but there is a special place in heaven for the father who takes his daughter shopping." - John Sinor.

Cuteness Overload - Paws Please and Take it In. . .

Thank you, Readers, for your support and for your votes for our sweet Pasqua in the two contests he was placed in. The results of the Catster's Purrrific Contest are in. Check out all the winners here.

We are happy for all of the winners but sad our lil boy did not make the final cut. 🙀

He's still pretty cute don't you think?:

I mean, it is okay if you think I am cuter, but I did not place in any contests at all. What? 🙀 I know. Incredulous! 

This was a very busy week for us here. Lots of napping, eating, playing, and telling Mamma we love her. What? You don't believe me? Check me out here: Chatting with Mamma
See? I tell her I love her.

"Chip's" chirp is still the cutest thing ever but we have been unable to capture it perfectly yet to share it with all of you. We appreciate you staying tuned! 😻

Enjoy the rest of your week and we hope it's filled with delicious cat nip or the like.

Purr & Paw.
-Stivali. 

Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June. - Al Bernstein.

Six Month Mark

Today marks six months since my big brother, Stray Cat, wento visit Kismet and Zoe in Heaven with plans to never come back.

My ma and I have been extremely sad. And ma has been buying things to keep him close to her heart. See evidence below: 

I do believe she considers me a non-human person.

I never knew life without my brother.  I was born and he was already here.  I did not realize I would have to know life without him.  It kinda sucks learning and living in this new life.  No matter the time that passes, it doesn't really get better. I hate how we make notice of the calendar and of how many days, weeks, and months have passed.  Today is six months, and it is pretty awful. I wish we weren't paying attention to the days without him - but it is so hard not to. I miss my brother.  We used to nap together, a lot. Some times right up against each other, but more often like this:

Readers, do you see me? 

Even though ma and I saw this coming, it did not prepare us for the pain which would follow.  We are still sad. We talk about him like he is still here, and he is still here - in our hearts.

You may already realize, I am not much of a cuddler. Okay, fine, I am NOT a cuddler.  I know ma would love it if I would wake her like this  (see below photos), but it is just not my personality.  I am way more of an independent-want my space-type of cat. Maybe one day I would do this for her, but if we are really honest here,  since my paws would not be the same as Stray Cat's fuzzy paws, it won't ever be done. *Sorry, Mamma! 🙀

Ma would be so embarrassed if she knew I posted this pic.🐱

Well, Big Brother, if you have a web browser and internet access up there, I hope you are reading this and okay with me taking over your blog. Give St Francis a hug from me. We miss you a lot.  Life won't ever be the same without you here in it.  

Purr & Paw,
-I was a little sister once.

Introducing Topino Verdi!

I need to introduce you to my friend, Topino Verdi.  "Verdi" for short: 

 

Every day, I play with Verdi.  He is the perfect sized mouse to fit in my mouth. Each evening, I meow as he is in my mouth and carry him to Mamma. Impressive, right? My ma thinks it is pretty darn awesome that this has become an evening ritual. 

If Verdi is downstairs, I will find him and carry him upstairs.  If he is upstairs, I carry him downstairs.

Now, ma has been trying to video-tape me or at least take a decent photo of me doing this, but I don't like that idea.  However, I did want to brag about it here on Stray's blog. 😺 

Everyone always brags about how affectionate and loving Stray Cat was. How he was a complete love sponge. I know Mamma misses his affection, and having unconditional love expressed that way - but really, I must tell you, he was kind of an attention hog. 😹 Seriously, no one could give that much love - I mean, really, he was nimious. 

And, by the way, he never brought Mamma any presents. Never. 

So, this is how I am showing her MY unconditional love - I am not affectionate or mushy - but at least I bring her a present daily: a topino. 

How does your cat show their love to you? *Curious, as I may need more ideas since I certainly do not want to be held. 

Purr & Paw,

-Stivali.