Archive: June, 2009
June 8th, 2009 [2 Comments]

The itsy bitsy Bitsy

by Angela

Paprika, definitely not the world's smallest catFrom titanic Paprika to teensy Chalupa, we like our cats in all shapes, sizes and colors at Tabby’s Place. But, there’s something about the teensy-weensy ones that just seems to tug at our visitors’ hearts. It’s nothing new that pocket-sized felines, whether kittens or just little sprites like Erin, seem to get the lion’s share of the oohing and cooing. But, the latest bit of “tiny cat news” out there has me a bit concerned. Continue reading » » »

June 5th, 2009 [5 Comments]

Radiant Grady

by Angela

GradyNews flash from Gradyville: our beloved boy is now off all medications!

If we thought Grady was a happy soul before, the tabby love-bug of the lobby has redefined “happy” for us now. The very day that Grady’s hated meds stopped, he was giddier than a 4-year-old at Disney Land.

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June 4th, 2009 [2 Comments]

Contrary to all expectations…

by Angela

MaryMary has been adopted, after less than 4 months at Tabby’s Place.

Now, if ever we thought a cat could be “unadoptable,” Bagheera and his adopter smashed that prejudice last summer. But, by most estimations, wide-eyed Mary came close. Even this sweet pea’s original rescuer predicted, and I quote, “Mary will be a ‘lifer’ at Tabby’s Place.”

But, oh, how the predictions tumble. Gleefully. Continue reading » » »

June 3rd, 2009 [3 Comments]

Update: Couch time for the Chester four

by Angela

Twinkie and Cupcake under the couchThere’s happy news at Tabby’s Place this week: the four sweethearts rescued from the hoarding situation in Chester (the Dessert Kids, Twinkie, Cupcake, Strudel and Trifle) are out of quarantine and in a suite of their own.

Now begins the slow, patient work of helping them to learn that humans can love them well, and that life can be sweet. Times like this, I honestly wish we had a cat psychologist to help these babies process all they’ve seen and endured.

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June 1st, 2009 [2 Comments]

Fatso Schmidt: the True Story

by Jonathan

untitled-1You have got to watch this video. It is hi-freakin’-larious.  Brilliant.  Further comments from me would be superfluous, even nugatory. Continue reading » » »