Meow Monday: Homemade Tuna Bites

Today I decided to spoil my cats just a little extra than I normally do and I was thinking of either making them a toy from scratch or some treats and I settled on treats! This recipe is really easy and I honestly had all the ingredients already in my pantry which was nice. I found the recipe on Pinterest and figured I would give it a try. Although every post on Pinterest makes everything look all beautiful and professional...I don't have the patience for that. This is the link to the original post which I changed a bit by omitting catnip and renaming because I like my name better: Design Sponge Here is my messy take on the whole thing and Charlie and Jasper's reactions which good lord Charlie would not leave me alone once the can of tuna was opened up where as Jasper was a little gentleman and kept his distance.

Homemade Tuna Bites

(makes about 3 dozen or 2 if you make them larger)

* 1 (5 oz) can of tuna, packed in water
* 1 cup of oat flour
* 1 large egg
* 1 tablespoon of olive oil

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper which you can set aside for right now.

2. In a mixing bowl or food processor combine drained tuna, oat flour, egg and olive oil.

Charlie was making it difficult to do anything.

3. Mix together well. It seems really thick and kind of dry but it is easily manipulated.

All mixed together

 4. Roll the dough into little balls and place them on the parchment paper. I then decided to just press them down to flatten them a little by using my thumb because I wanted to make sure they cooked nicely. They look huge in this picture but they are quarter size.

Charlie waiting for the first batch to go into the oven

5. Bake the treats for 10-12 minutes at the 350 degrees. 

All done! 

I then let them cool down and started another batch and once I was done I put them in this little container to keep in the fridge.

You can store them in the fridge for up to 7 days

Once they had cooled down it was time to let Charlie and Jasper test them so I brought one to Charlie who was sleeping on the couch and immediately Winston stole it! So I had Charlie come into the kitchen for better results. As for Jasper he pretended not to want it but as soon as I left him alone he gobbled it up. 

Well I hope you guys enjoyed this little post today and there will be a new one going up on Wednesday so make sure to check back! :]

Meow Monday: Benefits of Spaying/Neutering

One of the most important health decisions you will make in your pet's life is whether to spay/neuter them. Spaying and neutering offer life-long health benefits to your pet which is why it is something you should have done. Spaying is where a female pet's ovaries and uterus are removed. Neutering is where the testicles are removed from your male pet. Each procedure is now easily affordable due to most states having low cost spay/neuter programs. I will provide a link to these at the end of the post. Here are some legitimate reasons to have your pet spayed/neutered.

+ Neutering not only prevents unwanted litters but it also prevents testicular cancer if done before six months of age.

+ Spaying your pet offers protection from uterine infections and breast cancer which is fatal in 90% of cats and 50% of dogs.

+ An intact male will do anything to find a mate which includes digging out of your yard which increases his chance of getting hit by a car or getting into fights with other males. If he is neutered he will not want to roam away from home.

+ A spayed female won't go into heat. Female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. They will yowl and urinate more frequently - even all over the house - to advertise themselves to mates.

+ Unneutered dogs and cats tend to mark their territory by spraying strong smelling urine all over the house. They also tend to be more aggressive and these aggressive behaviors can be avoided by early neutering. A neutered male will be much better behaved.

+ The cost of spaying/neutering your pet is a lot less expensive than caring for a litter. It is also a lot more cost effective to spay/neuter than it is to pay for treatment when your unneutered pet gets into a fight.

+ Spaying/neutering your pet will not make them fat. This is an old excuse people use to not get their pet spayed/neutered. As long as you keep up your pet's exercise and don't overfeed - they will stay the same size.

+ It is good for the community to spay/neuter your pet. Don't add to the over population of pets. There are already so many strays out there. Every year millions of cats and dogs are euthanized or suffer as strays. Unplanned litters result in these high numbers and they could have easily been prevented by spaying and neutering.

+ If you think you are teaching your children a lesson on the miracle of birth by having a litter you are mistaken. Don't breed and add to the pet population when you can just go the less traumatic route and go to the library to teach your child about birth.

Here is a link for low cost spay/neuter programs across the country.

And of course a Meow Monday wouldn't be complete without pictures of my cats. Enjoy!

Jasper showing a little tongue.

Jasper and Rusty being sleepy. 

Charlie mid yawn.

Obviously they all have a case of the Mondays. I was going to harass them with more pictures but they looked like they needed to catch up on some sleep since they kept me up most of the night playing and biting my feet. It's hard being a cat.

Happy Caturday

Winston and I hope everyone has had a great week but more importantly we wish everyone a happy Caturday! Winston celebrates every Caturday by spending extra cuddling time with his feline siblings. Sometimes I think he believes he is just one of the cats. I wanted to share some cute pictures I took this week of all four of the pets. Enjoy!

Jasper giving me attitude.

Charlie always has to be touching Winston when they are sleeping. 

My beautiful Rusty. She is a sweetheart.

Charlie showing off his cute toes.

Winston sleeping with his eye open. He does this a lot.

Charlie's tummy makes the best chin rest.

Three out of four babies on the bed.

He jumps up here and waits by the front door until we get back home.

Jasper decided Charlie needed a bath in the middle of playing.

Princess Rusty. She knows she is royalty.

Charlie - a snowball with a cat head according to my dad.

The cutest face you will ever see.

Make sure you check back Monday for a new post! Have a great rest of the weekend and please check out my gofundme page on the right side. Thank you!

Most Common Toxic Plants to Cats and Dogs

Overall there are 405 toxic plants to cats and dogs combined. It would be insane for me to list all of them so I am going to list the most common plants to cause toxicity - the ones they get into most frequently. I will include a picture of the plant and a list of symptoms when ingested.

Scientific Name: Aloe Vera

Family: Liliaceae

Toxicity: Cats and Dogs

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, anorexia, tremors, change in urine color.

Scientific Name: Amaryllis sp.

Family: Amaryllidaceae

Common Names: Belladonna lily, Saint Joseph lily, Cape Belladonna, Naked Lady

Toxicity: Cats and Dogs

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, depression, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hypersalivation, anorexia, tremors

Scientific Name: Rhododendron sp.

Family: Ericaceae

Common Names: Azalea, Rhododendron, Rosebay

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Ingestion of a few leaves can cause serious problems. The toxic principle interferes with normal skeletal muscle, cardiac muscle and nerve function. Typically within a few hours of ingestion clinical signs begin such as digestive upset, excessive drooling, anorexia, diarrhea, depression, loss of coordination, weakness, stupor, leg paralysis, weak heart rate and recumbency for 2 or more days at which point may result in a coma and then death.

Scientific Name: Colchicum autumnale

Family: Liliaceae

Common Names: Autumn Crocus, Meadow Saffron

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Oral irritation, bloody vomiting, diarrhea, shock, multi-organ damage, bone-marrow suppression. 

Scientific Name: Begonia spp.

Family: Begoniaceae

Common Names: There are over 1,000 species and 10,000 hybrids

Toxicity: Cats and Dogs

Clinical Signs: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. The tubers are the most toxic part of the plant.

Scientific Name: Ricinus communis

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Common Names: Castor Bean Plant, Castor Oil Plant, Mole Bean Plant, African Wonder Tree

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Castor Beans are very toxic and cause oral irritation, burning of mouth and throat, increase in thirst, vomiting, diarrhea, kidney failure, convulsions. As little as one ounce of seeds can be lethal. Signs typically develop between 12 to 48 hours after ingestion and include loss of appetite, thirst, weakness, sweating, difficulty breathing, trembling, loss of coordination, progressive central nervous system depression, and fever. As the syndrome progresses bloody diarrhea may occur as well as convulsions and a coma can precede death.

Scientific Name: Anthemis noblilis

Family: Compositae

Common Names: Chamomile, Manzanilla, Garden Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, True Chamomile, Corn Feverfew, Barnyard Daisy, Ground-apple, Turkey-weed

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Contact dermatitis, anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting, allergic reactions. Long term exposure can lead to bleeding tendencies. *NOTE* Just because Chamomile calms and relaxes you...that does NOT mean that you can give it to your pets. I have heard of a few people who thought it was a great thing to give to their dogs. They thought it calmed their dogs...well yeah because you were slowly poisoning them. 

Scientific Name: Cyclamen spp

Family: Primulaceae

Common Names: Cyclamen, Sowbread

Toxicity: Cats and Dogs

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, diarrhea, salivation. The highest concentration of the toxic component is in the root of this plant. Heart rhythm murmurs can occur and fatally. 

Scientific Name: Allium sativum

Family: Liliaceae

Common Names: Garlic, Stinking Rose, Rustic Treacle, Comphor of the Poor, Nectar of the Gods, Serpet Garlic, Rocambole

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Breakdown of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia, Heinz body anemia), vomiting, weakness, blood in urine, panting, tachycardia (high heart rate).

Scientific Name: Cannabis sativa

Family: Cannabaceae

Common Names: Marijuana, Hashish, Indian Hemp

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Prolonged depression, incoordination, vomiting, sleepiness or excitation, dilated pupils, hypersalivation, low blood pressure, low body temperature, seizure, coma, death in rare cases.

Scientific Name: Nerium oleander

Family: Apocynaceae

Common Names: Oleander, Rose-Bay

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Poisonings of Oleander can occur from access to fallen branches and prunings. All parts of the plant contain a highly toxic cardiac glycoside and can cause diarrhea, colic, sweating, incoordination, shallow/difficult breathing, muscle tremors, recumbency, and possibly death from cardiac arrest.

Scientific Name: Epipremnum aureum

Family: Araceae

Common Names: Pothos, Golden Pothos, Devil's Ivy, Taro Vine, Ivy Arum

Toxicity: Cats and Dogs

Clinical Signs: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, vomiting, excessive drooling, difficulty swallowing.

Scientific Name: Cycas revoluta, zamia species

Family: Cycadaceae

Common Names: Sago Palm, Coontie Palm, Cardboard Palm

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Vomiting, melena (black "tarry" feces associated with a gastrointestinal hemorrhage), icterus (jaundice; yellow color of skin, eyes, mucous membranes), hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, bruising, excessive thirst, coagulopathy (condition in which the blood's ability to clot is impaired), liver damage, liver failure, death.

Scientific Name: Tulipa species

Family: Liliaceae

Common Names: Tulip

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Highest concentration of toxin is in the bulb. If ingested vomiting, depression, diarrhea, cardiac abnormalities and hypersalivation will occur. *NOTE* If you have a dog who likes to dig and you have Tulips in your backyard be very careful and watch your dog. 

Scientific Name: Taxus sp.

Family: Taxaceae

Common Names: Yew, Japanese Yew

Toxicity: Cats, Dogs, Horses

Clinical Signs: Sudden death from cardiac failure. The early signs are: muscular tremors, dyspnea, and seizures in dogs.

These are some of the most common plants that cause high risk toxicity to cats and dogs. I didn't include many Lilies because there are so many varieties but the more dangerous, potentially fatal lilies are true lilies of the Lilium or Hermerorcallis species. Some examples of these dangerous lilies include: Asiatic hybrid, Day, Easter, Red, Japanese Show, Tiger and Stargazer. All of these are highly toxic to cats. Even a small ingestion of 2-3 petals or leaves can result in severe, acute kidney failure. Even the pollen or water from the vase! Lily of the Valley is another dangerous lily but it does not cause kidney failure, it can instead cause life threatening heart arrythmias and even death when ingested by cats and dogs. If you see your cat or dog ingesting any plant and you are not sure whether it is toxic please take your pet to the Veterinarian immediately. The sooner you take them to the Vet after they ate the plant the sooner they can be treated and have a better chance of a full recovery. 

Meow Monday: Curiosity Can Harm Your Cat

Spring has sprung and Easter is almost upon us. In many households this means decorative colorful plastic grass, chocolate bunnies and Easter lilies. In a cat's eyes this means new stuff to investigate and play with which is not safe for your kitty (or your dog). If you have a cat/s in your household you will want to keep any of these items away from your cat's curious trouble making ways. My cat Jasper is a plastic chewing aficionado which is why no plastic is allowed near him. Plastic grass may be decorative and cute during Easter but it can pose a real hazard to your cat's health in the form of a digestive tract obstruction as well as vomiting and dehydration. That green plastic grass isn't so cute anymore is it? Easter lilies are very popular around this time of year and they are extremely toxic to your pets as well as any chocolate bunnies. So when in doubt make sure all of it is locked away tight where your furry friends can't reach it. Spring is also the time of "Spring Cleaning" - a time-honored tradition in many households. Clean all you want but please make sure you keep all cleaners and chemicals away from where your pets can get into them. Almost all chemicals in cleaners are harmful to your pets. So make sure you properly use them and store them. Wanting to grow a beautiful, bountiful garden? Fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides can be fatal if your pet ingests them. When buying these products always read the labels and make sure that your pet does not need to stay off the lawn or garden area for a period of time after their use. Then when you are done using them properly store them out of harms way. Just some quick Spring time tips. Tomorrow check back for a post on poisonous plants. Now since it is Meow Monday let me leave you with some pictures of my brood and a precious video.

Happy Meow Monday! 

Officially Back in Washington!

I am excited to report that I am officially living back in Washington state! YAY! After a few days of stressful travel I am very pleased to be back in my home state. I don't recommend driving over 2,000 miles with 4 pets in the car but you do what you have to. Obviously my husband and I took turns driving and we rested in California for a couple days visiting some family. That way we could get a nice break and so could the pets. We also would make frequent stops to let Winston out to go potty and then we set up a litter box in the backseat and would let each cat out of their crate to use it (which none of them did because they were curious about the car). I am a very anxious person and I was worried the entire time about my three cats and getting them to use the litter box and eat/drink so it was eating me up inside and making me feel guilty when they wouldn't use the box. Fortunately all the cats actually did pretty well and Charlie only meowed for like the first two hours then they all slept and were little angels. Then once we reached California we set up a litter box and Rusty and Jasper used it immediately. Rusty being fifteen years old scared me to have her traveling so far but she only had one accident in her crate while we were driving which wasn't a big deal because I had anticipated that and had put training pads down in her crate. Charlie actually didn't use the litter box for a whole two days which I didn't like but he ate and drank water and acted like his normal playful self so I knew he was just adjusting. When he finally did use the box I was extremely relived. While in California I met a bunch of my husband's family and caught up on some sleep. We stayed for 2 and half days and then packed up the pets and drove straight through to our final destination in Washington. Right now we are staying at my parents house in my old bedroom. The cats have free range of the bedroom and they all seem very happy. Winston is loving it here too because my parents have a dog who he gets to play with. My parents also have a cat that Rusty used to live with but they never got along. In the next month I will be looking for a part-time job and Alex will be hopefully getting a full-time one. Our goal is to buy our first house in the next couple months. I am excited for the next couple months to see what they hold. On Monday I will have a new Meow Monday post so definitely stay tuned for that and then Wednesday will be a brand new Winston Wednesday post! I just wanted to update you guys on life and let you know that my weekly posts will be back starting on Monday! I would also LOVE to start posting some YouTube videos regularly so hopefully I can make that a reality. Well I hope everyone has a great week! Pugs and kisses!

All of my babies on the bed last night. 

Meow Monday: FIV/FeLV

Happy Meow Monday! Today I wanted to take the time to discuss the difference between FIV and FeLV which are two cat diseases. Lets get started.

What is FIV?

FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and it is a lentivirus that affects cats worldwide. FIV is closely related to HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Cats who are infected with FIV may not show symptoms for years after they are initially infected. The virus is slow acting and weaken the cat's immune system just as HIV weakens the immune system of a human. Infected cats become susceptible to secondary infections very easily.

How Does A Cat Become Infected?

FIV is usually transmitted through deep bite wounds and scratches where the infected cat's saliva enters the other cat's bloodstream. FIV can also be transmitted from mothers to their kittens in utero, however it is rare.

What Are Symptoms of FIV?

Symptoms of FIV vary and most infected cats do not show symptoms for years but here are a few (which could also be linked to many other diseases):

- Anemia
- Behavior change
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Fever
- Dental disease
- Diarrhea
- Discharge from eyes or nose
- Frequent urination, straining to urinate or urinating outside the litter box
- Sneezing
- Wounds that won't heal
- Weight loss

How Is FIV Diagnosed?

FIV is diagnosed with a blood test that looks for the presence of antibodies to the virus in the blood.

How Is FIV Treated?

There is no specific antiviral treatment for FIV. Cats can carry the virus for a long time before any symptoms appear so usually treatment focuses on extending those periods of asymptomatic periods of time. Often fluid and electrolyte replacement therapy is necessary as well as medication for secondary infections the cat gets from having a weakened immune system.

What Do I Do If My Cat Has FIV?

The best thing to do for your FIV infected cat is to keep it indoors. This way it cannot spread the infection to other cats in your neighborhood. Also it will protect your cat from any disease-causing agents that it may be susceptible to. Another important thing is to watch for changes in your cat's behavior and health because the slightest change can indicate something is up medically. You will want to take your cat to get checked up by your vet regularly for blood work and wellness exams. A balanced nutritional diet is also important to maintain proper nutrition and a healthy weight.

How Can You Prevent FIV?

The best way to prevent FIV is to keep your cat indoors and if you bring another cat into your household have it tested before introducing it to any other cats you may have in your house. Vaccinating your cat for FIV is something you should speak to your vet about as well.

What Is FeLV?

FeLV stands for Feline Leukemia Virus and it is a transmittable RNA retrovirus that severely inhibits a cat's immune system. It was first discovered in the 1960s. FeLV predisposes a cat to a variety of infections and diseases including anemia, kidney disease and lymphosarcoma which is highly malignant and a fatal cancer of the lymph system.

How Does A Cat Become Infected With FeLV?
FeLV is a virus that is shed in bodily fluids such as: saliva, nasal secretions, blood, urine and feces. It is most commonly transmitted through direct contact like sharing litter boxes, food and water bowls and grooming one another. It is also passed in utero and through mother's milk. Cats who are outdoors and often fighting with other cats can transmit the disease through bites and scratches too.

What Are Symptoms of FeLV?

Infected cats can often show no signs but again it is the same as FIV. This list of symptoms could account for a number of diagnoses. Here are a few symptoms:

- Abcesses
- Change in behavior
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Enlarged lymph nodes
- Lethargy
- Jaundice
- Loss of appetite
- Pale or inflamed gums
- Upper respiratory infections
- Vomiting
- Seizures

How Is FeLV Diagnosed?

FeLV can also be diagnosed with a blood test.

How Is FeLV Treated?

Unfortunately there is no cure for FeLV and it is estimated that less than 20 percent of clinically infected cats survive more than three years after active infection. Most treatment is focused on providing a better quality of life.

What Do I Do If My Cat Has FeLV?

The best thing to do for your cat is to make it comfortable. Provide it with a quiet place indoors where it can rest. If you have other cats who have tested negative for FeLV you will need to house them separately keeping the infected cats food and water dishes and litter box separate from them.

How Can You Prevent FeLV?

There is a FeLV vaccination for cats who are at risk for contracting it. Discuss it with your vet and decide if it is best for your cat. Routine FeLV testing is also a good idea as well as keeping your cat indoors. Be a responsible pet owner because unfortunately there are a lot of irresponsible ones out there who don't try or care to get educated and take care of their pets.

I hope this post helped some people and please have a great rest of your Meow Monday! Winston will have a cute post up for you on Wednesday!

Meow Monday

Welcome to my first official Meow Monday! Each Monday I will give a little update on all three cats and also include a post on either a cat health topic or opinion post. Let me start off with a kitty update!

Rusty my gorgeous older cat has been doing really well. She will be 15 this year and has definitely taken on the mother role to Jasper and Charlie. It makes me smile because when she lived with me at my parents house their two cats there always bullied her but here she holds her own and actually has kitty friends. Jasper is just as moody as he always is but I still adore him and he cracks me up. He does have an obsession with anything plastic and it drives me crazy because I can't leave any wrappers out but I wouldn't trade him. Charlie is definitely a character and a talker. He walks around the house narrating his life. So does Jasper but not as much as Charlie. And yes, I am a crazy cat lady. These cats are my children and bring me tons of joy.

So today I wanted to write about a subject that is something of a controversy among cat owners. People are either very against it or very for it. I am completely against it and find it barbaric. If you haven't guessed I am going to be writing about declawing cats. In the United Kingdom declawing is illegal and it is also illegal in many other European countries. I honestly believe that the United States should also make it illegal but unfortunately as a society we are not educated enough on what declawing is and without that education nothing will change which is sad.

What exactly is declawing? It is not like a simple nail trim which a lot of people compare it to. In actuality the cat is having each toe amputated at the last bone. If you need a visual then think of it as having the last part of your finger cut off at the knuckle. Not pleasant right?

How is declawing surgery performed? Well really there are two most common methods. One being the scalpel method where a scalpel is used to cut through the joint. The other is the guillotine clipper method where a set of special clippers detach the joint. Then surgical glue is placed to close the sites and the paws are bandaged.

Recovery isn't always easy because it is traumatic for the cat to lose it's claws. They are programmed to scratch and protect themselves with their claws. Complications can arise as well such as pain, tissue necrosis, back pain, infection and lameness. When you remove a cat's claws it changes how the cat walks and how it's paws meet the ground which can cause pain and has been described as being similar to wearing an uncomfortable pair of shoes. A human can always take the uncomfortable shoes off and buy a more comfortable pair where as the cat is now stuck with this pain and discomfort for the rest of it's life. Not only is it a painful procedure but declawing also can cause cats to change their behavior and to act out. They may stop using the litter box and no matter what you do they won't use it anymore. Another common behavior change is cats becoming biters because they no longer have their claws for self defense so they feel extra vulnerable and become aggressive.

I believe declawing is absolutely unnecessary and that there are other measures that can be taken. So you have a cat that is scratching on furniture and you're thinking your only option is to declaw it or re-home it. Be patient and try these things instead:

- Trim your cat's nails. It is not very difficult there are even videos on YouTube to show you how. If you really can't do it yourself then take your cat to the Vet and let them do it for you.

- Try bitter smelling sprays like Keep Off to stop your cat from clawing that one spot on the couch. My cat's HATE the smell. All I do is spray it on the side of the couch and they avoid that area.

- Provide your cat with plenty of cardboard or carpeted scratching posts that you can buy at your local pet store. Also have lots of toys and spend time playing with your cat so that they don't get bored.

Declawing is another example of humans ruining a beautiful animal that is perfect the way it is. How do you feel about declawing? Winston hates it.

On a lighter note here are a couple pictures of the cats.

The kitties say have a great week!

Getting Back Into This

Sorry for being a major slacker with this blog but I promise that I am now ready to get back into it! It's been a busy couple months and Winston and I have some exciting things going on the next few weeks. I will have a more official post tomorrow afternoon and then Monday I will have a Meow Monday post to update you on the life of the cats. Then on Winston Wednesday I will have an adorable video with some great updates! Again, I apologize for being lame and not keeping up with this blog but I am at a point where things have slowed down a bit and I can jump back into this full swing. So please check back tomorrow afternoon for some great stuff. Have a great night and great weekend.

Crazy Wrestling Cats

I hope everyone had a great Monday! I just wanted to make another quick little post to share some things that will be coming up within the next week on here. I am going to be going into detail on dental hygiene in your pets and also talking about Winston's new diet he started. So keep an eye out for those this week. Also it would be awesome if I could get more subscribers on here and make sure to click the links on the right to follow me on other social media sights! Now I am going to leave you with this awesome video of Charlie and Jasper.

If you enjoyed that then make sure to check out a longer video of them playing on my YouTube account!

It Has Been Awhile

Sorry I have slacked on posting on here but I have been lazy and kind of down the past month. So to make up for my absence I wanted to share this adorable video of Winston after his birthday. So here is the video:

We had Bella and S'mores over to play with Winston on his birthday and he had a blast! As far as the cats they have been great. 

Well that is all I am going to post tonight but I should have two new posts this next week so keep an eye out for those!

Hello From the Kitty Cats

My husband captured the perfect picture of the cats in their kitty tree.

Pets Provide Entertainment

As you can see from this blog I truly love my pets! They provide me with love and entertainment when I need it the most. Case in point...Charlie the newest member of my family is the weirdest cat I have ever encountered. Now cats are just weird in general but it's their many quirks that makes me love them so much. Charlie is extra weird though. Want proof? Watch the video below of him biting Winston's neck and humping him! This is the second time it's happened if you want to see the first one that is a little longer just go to my YouTube account.

I also wanted to use this post to let everyone know I recently decided to go back to my old job at a Vet Clinic. I will only be working two days a week but I am excited because I truly work with great people and for a great company. Okay, now I am going to leave you with this cute picture...

Introductions

My name is Jacquelyn and I am the mother to a handsome Pug named Winston and his three kitty companions Rusty, Jasper and Charlie. I am 23 years old and married to an amazing man named Alex who is in the Navy. We are originally from Washington but are currently living in the midwest. I am a stay at home wife so I spend all my time with Winston and he keeps me thoroughly entertained and happy. This blog is to chronicle our day to day life and the shenanigans Winston gets into. To start off the introductions lets put a face to all these names!

This is a picture of my husband and I on our wedding day almost 3 years ago.

Here is Rusty our 14 year old cat...she is my darling girl who my dad and I rescued after our neighbors in Washington up and left in the middle of the night leaving poor Rusty behind. I have had Rusty since 6th grade.

This is Jasper who is going to be 3 this year. Alex and I adopted him when he was 8 weeks old at the Humane Society.

This is Charlie who is about a year and a half. Alex and I rescued him from a neglectful owner who was living across the street from us. He never fed Charlie and treated him horribly. The guy ended up losing his house and left Charlie behind so Alex and I took Charlie in. He is currently fighting an infection in his leg from what the vet thinks is a bite wound. 

And last but not least this is Winston who will be 3 years old on April 28th. Alex and I have both always loved Pugs and wanted one so after being married for about 5 months we decided to get one. We found Winston and fell in love with him instantly. We really went to just look at Pugs but ended up loving Winston so much we bought him. It was kind of a spur of the moment decision and it is the best decision we have ever made! 

Well that is all of us! I hope to use this blog to show how much my pets mean to me and to include meaningful posts not just about them but also about life in general.