September 19 - Meow, Bark or Talk Like Pirate Day

 

 

The Moose Floatie Booty Adventure!

Ahoy, Mates!

I, Pirate Captain Marvelous am setting sail on Jewel Lake this fine Talk Like a Pirate Day, seeking calm seas and a bit of sunshine.

My mighty vessel? A Moose Floatie with antlers fit for a legend.

Once it was blown up and placed in the water, I leapt aboard (holding on to my paper pirate hat), with grace and finesse.

Next, Jo Jo, tentatively crept onto the slippery plastic..."It moves under my claw pads..." she meowed.

FINALLY - First Mate Nutmeg, with her BONEY flag gripped tightly in her teeth bounded aboard, tail twitching and eyes wide. The Moose swayed scarily from side to side...

“Arrr, steady as she goes!” I, Pirate Captain Marvelous declared.

But Jo Jo, ever suspicious of watercraft, unsheathed her claws for balance and

SCRITCH!

and the Moose began its slow, tragic descent.

As the bubbles rose and dignity sank, Nutmeg the brave leapt into the water and paddled to the front of the boat, barking orders like a seasoned lifeguard.

“Hold fast, Cap’n! I’ve got ye!”

She bit hard into the poor Moose's nose and headed for shore as fast as her legs could paddle!!

Moments later, the soggy crew was safe ashore.

Pirate Captain Marvelous shook the water from his whiskers and sighed.

“Next year,” he said, “we’re plundering dry land.”

The 2 cats and their hairy slobbery sister spent the rest of the sunny and warm afternoon digging holes in the sand of the beach, where the village used to be, looking for buried treasure. Here are some of the treasures we found:

Did YOU have a terrific Meow Like a Pirate Day too?

For a special flashback treat, Layla at Cat Wisdom 101 has posted about Merlin and Nellie's Wedding! 

Click HERE to go there! 

June 19 - International BOX DAY!

 Second only to Christmas (and our birthdays) is

INTERNATIONAL BOX DAY!

 

LOOK!

 

We have BOXES! 

 

 

We have CATS IN BOXES!

 And a Dog who would NOT get into the BOX! 

Tell us about the fun you had with yours!

February 14 is Valentine's Day

 

Valentines!

It is Valentines Day!

I, Marvelous, am out spreading 

LOVE 

 

 

 

I am out Sprinkling Love Dust!

Furrst Kozmo and Katie Isabella 

!

And here is their 

Marvelous touched Photo!

 

Precious and Jo Jo had a Valentine's Tea Party!

 

 And Lastly NUTMEG (& ME)!

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 26, Happy Box(ing) Day!

 

Mr Kozmo did NOT let Mom down! She put out boxes, she stuck boxes together, she "seeded" them with Catnip! All in a vain attempt to get any of us to sit in them so SHE could get a photo! 

This CHRISTMAS Morning, Mom came out to give Koz his Meds and could not find him.

THEN she saw Jo Jo!

Can you see his right white paw?

 Our work here is done...Maybe Mom will let us sleep now.

Thanks so very Much for ALL of you thinking of us on Christmas! 

We loved all the Christmas Cards and your comments and visiting you! 

 

We laughed!

 

 We bounced around the room and we decimated the Christmas decorations! 

 

Thanks for the Joy and Love this season! 

 

You are AWESOME! Marvelous Marv (and Mom Barb) 

 

 

November 27, Thanksgiving Day

 Furst! It is my Mom's Sister's Birthday today! 

I, Marvelous want you to know that we all LOVE you!

Us cats (Me-Marv, Jo Jo and Kozmo) wanted our Peep to know how thankful she should be for us this year!

Mousing Ability

Our mousing ability is prized out here in the middle of nowhere! Even our neighbor, Mr F is grateful for our pest control skills. Mr Kozmo loves to line up his catches in front of his side door so he KNOWS that we work hard! Mr F even buys our favorite freeze dried salmon treats!

Conversation

Mom says that most cats are NOT as vocal as us 3. We want to talk about EVERYTHING. Mom says that we are Siamese Cats masquerading as tabbies and a tuxi! want to chime in about everything. I believe everything I say is totally charming.  

Purrs

Our purrs are special! This wonderful power is from vibrating at the special frequencies that  promote healing. My purring is especially powerful if I sit on your chest!

Entertainment

I will never stop making YOU laugh. My totally adorable expressions, the way I fling cat toys, my presenting you with live game and over-the-top PURRsonality mixes together to one loving bundle of joy! Just watch out for my murder mittens.

Inspiration

I know my life goal is to spend as much time sleeping, eating and chasing mice but I believe I am the PURRfect role model! I get plenty of rest, I don't get stressed, I speak my mind, I take time to have fun and I LOVE to show Mom how much I lover her! I think these are the most important things in life. 

Sleep Aids

Snuggling up with a purring cat is PURRfect for winding down. (Kozmo is also the bestest alarm clock, but that’s another topic.)

Love And Cuddles

All 3 of us are extremely affectionate, and we have some the PURRfect ways of showing it. Even Jo Jo (who is kind of standoffish) shows her love by just hanging out (even if it is inside the sofa Alex is sitting on in the Man Cave!) Apparently her (very LOUD) purring can be extremely soothing!

And these are ALL reasons for Mom to be thankful for having us 3 amigos in her life! 

Happy Halloween!

 

 

We LOVE Halloween here at Casa De Marv! Our Mom has always LOVED to decorate and scare the kiddies! 

This year will be better than last year. Mom was NOT ALLOWED to walk last year. Alex was working overseas and Mom had to put the basket with the glowing green vampire teeth on the front step. There were NO special lights, decorations or even a front light! Needless to say, we did NOT get very many kids. 

 

 

I Marvelous and my buddies will be hiding under the bed, but in my imagination, I shall be  Count Marvelous the Vampire!!!

 

 I shall collect FISH (instead of Candy)! 

Jo Jo will be prowlling with Precious!

They are going to Princesses! 

 

 What will YOU be doing!

Keep being AWESOME 

 

 

is October 20th Tockober 2025

 

 FURRST....Mom has been following me and Koz and Nutmeg and Jo Jo trying to get TOC shots and has failed!

You want to take a picture of my WHAT! NEVER!

I'm kind of busy napping right now...maybe tomorrow

Nuts...Ignore Mom, she does NOT need pictures! Lets get back to our nap! 

If she succeeds before the end of the month, we will have a belated Tocktober!

We can't wait to see your tocks!  

Don’t forget to leave your daily link over at The Cat Blogosphere for a chance to grab an entry for the end of the month drawing.  Oh, and please remember to visit our stores at CBWhiskersandPaws.com and Etsy. You will find unique items in each store and sales help support the operation of The Cat Blogosphere. Okay, that’s it for now!  Remember, adopt cats, we deserve it!!!!! More Forever Homes More Often! Purrrrr! Zip! Later!

August 22, International Take Your Cat to the Vet Day

 Vet visits are absolutely essential for all cats, and this national day reminds us to make those important annual appointments. With regular check-ups, you help keep your cat healthy by catching signs of illnesses early and keeping them updated on their vaccinations. Vet visits can be stressful, but they’re essential for your cat’s overall health.  

Jo Jo goes to the vet for a check-up about every 12-18 months. She is very healthy and up to date with her shots. She does not like the trip but she is ALWAYS a good cat! 

Mr Kozmo has a Thyroid problem. Because of this, he goes to the vet every 6 months for blood tests and he gets all his other shots when they come due. Some are once a year and some are once every 3 years. Kozmo does NOT like the trip to the vet. He often sings the songs of our people not only the whole 45 minute trip to the big city, but the trip home too! Funny though, once he is at the vets, he purrs... LOUD! The staff all love him to bits and he loves all the treats and the attentions (and our vet! He loves her to bits). 

I, Marvelous don't go to the vet. I BITE! I Claw!! I SCREAM!!! When Mom gets out a cat carrier, I disappear! Our vet calls and stops by when she comes out to help the local farm animals. I am a pretty friendly guy and I know how to use my Persian charm! I do come out and visit and rub and purr and be the sweetest cat EVER! And before I know it, the needles go in, the bumps are checked and the blood gets taken!   

Do you like your Vet?

 

Take Your Pet to Work Week June 16-20, 2025

 

https://www.petsit.com/take-your-pet-to-work-week

 

Well, what can we say, Nutmeg goes to work with Alex a LOT!

Being "Swung"

Fetching stuff from the river
 BUT sometimes she helps us with the Blog! 

Nuts returning the Laptop!

Marv is snoopervising her!

And Jo Jo is trying to figure out the old phone from the basement! (Cell Phone are way easier!)

And Kozmo, well, he's on strike! He says his Treat allotment should be tripled!

Yes, we have a lot of WORK to do! 

AND

A week to do it! 

 

International Hug Your Cat Day!

 Mom, Did you know today is International Hug Your Cat Day? Today (which is observed on May 30) is an opportunity to lavish your cats with hugs and pamper them, as they deserve. 

Of course, you should already be doing this, (every day) but International Hug Your Cat Day is the ONE day dedicated specifically to doing this. I Marvelous have a list...WAIT...You WANT ME TO DO SOMETHING?!?!?

 

 

I guess if I can Hug a Frog, I can hug Mom...

You really give good hugz Mom! Were you practising? Purrhaps with that Hairy Slobbery Dog Nutcase? Or Kozmo or Jo Jo or maybe Big Furry across the Street?

No!?! Well, I LOVE your hugz....

WAIT! There is a Rainbow! Purrhaps the Angels are watching and want hugz too!!! I KNOW Angel Nellie Bellie LOVES HUGZ!!!

AND 

I got Kozmo here...He wants his Hugz!

 

And Jo Jo TOO!!!

And I know she's NOT a Cat,  but Netmeg gets hugs too!

Did you get hugs today?