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.

Happy Spring!

Spring is officially here!

We are so happy... birds are singing, the sun is out, soon we will be able to have windows open all of the time and be able to smell all sorts of wonderful spring scents.

We are happy.

One day, my ma was looking for me upstairs, downstairs, in each room, under each bed, under each chair... she just couldn't find me ... she was calling my name all-the-while, "Stivali! Stivali! Where are you, Stivali?"... and I could hear her, but I was comfortable. 

You see, she has these blankets on top of the sofa for us to sit on top of to prevent our shedding hair to be left all over the sofa material. I find that it is very cozy to go under these blankets. Mamma did not realize as I can go unnoticed under-cover:

There I am! 

Mamma was so surprised she did not realize where I was hiding. Aren't I cute?

Pasqua enjoying spring - and all the views it brings.

Speaking of cute, my little brother is pretty cute, too. With spring, comes lots of views to check out outside. Here is little Pasqua squirrel watching. So funny!

Mamma received this photo this week from the sanctuary she adopted Pasqua from. The owner took it of them.

“I glanced out the window at the signs of spring. The sky was almost blue, the trees were almost budding, the sun was almost bright.” — Millard Kaufman.

Enjoy every moment and hug your loved ones!

Purr & Paw,

-Stivali.

Happy March!

March brought more snow today. But the sunshine felt good on our fur. We are getting along well.
I even let Pasqua play with my paws.

He is a very silly kitty. Mamma has been teaching him high-five and peek-a-boo.  Here is his latest peek-a-boo spot - the shower! Pasqua Peek-a-boo He is very funny.

May March bring you peace and joy as we are soon to see and feel spring.

Happy day, Readers, happy day.
-Stivali.

What if I was given a "real" name?

People have asked us what my "real" name is; or when is my mamma going to give me a "real" name.

What is it about "Stray Cat" which makes people believe that this is NOT a real name?  People name their children all sorts of things from Soapy Water to River to Sunshine - - - does anyone ask those parents when they are going to rename their child a "real" name?

The funny thing about humans and their opinions of names or anything else really, is, why don't they just keep their dang opinion to themselves?

If you don't like my name or anyone else's be grateful it is not YOUR name and YOU don't have to wear it.

Humans are funny.  In my world, funny is synonymous with rude in this instance. 😺 Humans can be rude and they don't even realize it.  If what comes out of a mouth isn't a blessing to the ears listening to the words... then, no need to say it.  Keep it inside.

Wooo, don't let me digress!   This will start to sound like an advice column from a cat, hahaha!

Anyhow, I like being called "Stray Cat" - it reminds me of where I came from and how unhappy I was until my mamma took me in the warmth of her home.

She also has many many nic-names for me, all out of loving affection - Boohbahla, Boohbah, Buddy, Bubbie - and other spontaneous names... Her friends call me "Chubby" or "Chunky" but I prefer ma's nic-names for me.

I wonder what she would have called me had she listened to everyone initially.  Once she decided to keep me, what would she have changed my name from Stray Cat to? What? ...Charlie? I know she always wanted to name her next cat Picerno (pronounced Pi-chair-no) or Potenza after her family's home, and perhaps call the kitten "Pitchy" or "Enzie" but those names do not suit me.  Arancia  (Italian "orange") was another possibility for me... but I would not want my nic-name to be reminiscent of a chia pet.  😹

Other than Stray Cat, I think I may have liked, "Cutie" - she calls me that on occasion and I really believe it and like it. I am cute, after all.  If I was given a "real" name, that would be my first choice.

What would you think would be the best name for me? If I was given a "real" name? 

Cat Voices

Didn't I just write about how I speak?

It is proven that us cats have many voices.

Mamma recently read me an article of great value which has some very cute videos in it for anyone to enjoy and hear the voices of cats.

Read the article here:
http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-behavior-sounds-cats-make-what-they-mean-talking

Enjoy!

Here I am squeezing into Stivali's bed again... I totally fit: