Archive: June, 2009
June 30th, 2009 [4 Comments]

The Spice and the Duck

by Angela

AniseBreaking news from Tabby’s Place: two of our most recent alumni have decided to pick up where the Spice Girls left off, and start their own, two-cat pop band: the Spice Ducks. If Anise (The Spice) and Drake (The Duck) have their way, they will be an international sensation before the end of the summer.

OK, or at least they’ll have the heart of one smitten family.

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June 28th, 2009 [10 Comments]

Grady vs. the fungus among us: Grady 1, fungus 0

by Angela

GradyAfter whupping lung cancer and winning the heart (okay, the tolerance) of the formerly cat-hating Peachy, our Grady found himself in need of a new challenge. “Fortunately”, a new nemesis was just around the corner…

Ringworm. (Cue villain music here.)

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June 25th, 2009 [4 Comments]

“The Cats of Madison County”

by Jonathan

10591589_bg2Everyone remenbers the movie The Cats of Madison County.  After all, it was directed by Clint Eastwood and starred him and Meryl Streep.  The film, which won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role, was about a National Geographic photographer who …

Actually this post is about the cats of Madison County (and it’s a different Madison County than in the movie).  But it’s still a cool story and there is video to watch. Continue reading » » »

June 24th, 2009 [4 Comments]

Ordering a la carte: Value Meal update

by Angela

Big Mac & Chalupa by JohnWhen my Mom is in the mood for fast food, she famously orders a Quarter Pounder. Just a Quarter Pounder. Not a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, not a Double Quarter Pounder, and - brace yourselves - no fries with that.

Similarly, in the last couple of weeks, all of the Value Meal  kittens have been ordered - I mean, adopted - separately.

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June 23rd, 2009 [4 Comments]

Bein’ brave and havin’ fun: the Dessert Kids step out

by Angela

Twinkie the beautifulBreaking news from Adoption Room #2: there are cats in there!

More to the point, there are visible cats.

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June 19th, 2009 [5 Comments]

Vinny’s big day

by Angela

VinnyI don’t use the word big lightly with Vinny.

This is a cat who doesn’t do anything in a small way…and finding his forever home was no exception. Continue reading » » »