There will always be cats. When we first moved into the house in 2001 we had 5 felines: Gertrude, Alice, The Muffin Man (Muffy), and the twin Russian Blues; Cuddles (who was anything but cuddly) and Zachary. When Alice, Cuddles, and Gertrude all crossed over the rainbow bridge, we adopted Constance Kitty and Noel, the Christmas cat, who were both special needs kitties. Connie only survived 5 years, but it was a great 5 years. She was one of the silliest cats and had a great sense of humor. Noel, who has no sense of humor, is still going strong at 16. Noel makes us laugh every day, but she doesn’t understand why. We just love them for who they are.
Connie & Squash’s Tail
Snack time at the Zoo
Noel & Connie 2008
Muffin in March 2009
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤ 
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I can’t even begin to understand sleeping cats.
When I took Noel to the vet the other day, I left the cat carrier in the hall with its blanket.
Mini decided it was the purrfect place to take a nap.
Actually, it was days (maybe weeks) before I was able to steal the carrier away to stow it in the attic.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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It was great to see Noel at the front door the other day. When Noel was younger she would lie for hours by the front door. It was her domain (see the picture below from 2012). She rarely goes down the long staircase anymore to watch the world go by so when she does it is a very special occasion.
I was out to do something the other day and when I returned she was waiting for me. I must have had the dogs with me or she would not have been down there. The dogs usually hog the glass door and she won’t push her way through them. Sometimes it is nice when the cats get to rule!
Noel looking at Noel 2012
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Did I tell you that 2 of my grand cats, Hazel Bear and Freddie Purrcury, now have their own Instagram and Facebook sites? I am biased of course, but I do think they are just some of the most fun kitties to watch. My bonus daughter, K8, is a graphic designer and does the most creative little videos with her 2 loves.
Give them a LIKE and tell them Gramcat sent you.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Mini Cooper has always loved FishTV. She watches the fish tanks for hours. When she discovered that there was a little slit in the top of the kitchen tank, she decided it would be a good time to take a taste. As you can see if you look closely the fish are not phased by her at all. They must be so used to her presence at this point it is just another day at the FISHDaz zoo.
No fish were harmed in the making of this video.
What kind of mischief did you get into today?
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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The beauty of having feline dementia is that Noel rediscovers things she used to love. If you remember a month or so ago she rediscovered my office down the hall. She had not been in there for years. Now she rediscovered the cat tree. Even though the tree has been in the dining room in front of her eyes all this time, I have not seen her go on it for a very long time. The beauty of rediscovery with a forgetful brain.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Wishing all our friends:
Happy Ramadan
Happy Passover
Happy Easter
Happy Full Moon
or just happy Wednesday
From our house to yours, wishing you hope and renewal this April.
Just another DogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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Mini: Should I bother Noel?
Why is she on MY blanket?
Why is she sleeping so close?
Mini: Maybe not. I am kind of sleepy.
I cannot imagine a life without cats!
Just another CATDogDaz morning at the zoo ❤
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