Book Review~ But I'm a professional lounger!

While it's true, that I already have a career as a pet-assisted therapy cat for the San Diego Humane Society, that keeps me in chicken strips and Q-tips, not all my feline friends are as industrious. Don't misunderstand, I fully support traditional cat activities (also referred to as the 3N's; napping, nomming and nipping), but do you find yourself longing for a designer collar studded in sapphires to match your eyes, gilded food bowls and additional staff? If so then this is the book for you.
Careers For Your Cat by Ann Dziemianowicz . In addition to the whimsical illustrations by Ann Boyajian and the droll writing style of Ms  Dziemianowicz, it is a very informative and helpful book.

While I did take issue with the tone of the introduction, which is directed at cat "owners", in the end our disillusioned author did a very good job of defining the various cat profiles. (I ask you, can anyone really own a cat?) This was accomplished with two personality tests. Apparently, and my human sister agrees, I'd make a great politician/lobbiest, teacher, Egyptologist or CEO.

Kokoro by Michele Tilford
These job recommendations were determined by my vast intellect and charismatic personality. I believe Ms. Dziemianowicz referred to my type as an intellectual/extrovert (IE). After reading the job description for a CEO, it was obvious to me that, (I'm quoting here)

• Keeps an eye on the prize at all times
• Strong leadership skills- adept at manipulating subordinates
• Forceful ---won't take no for an answer
• clear about needs and wants

CEO kitty from Careers For Your Cat
 was the path for me. It's been such a relief to know that my plan for world domination was the right choice after all.

Cute Paws!

Mousies, Felted Kitties, & Koko Comic!

Just when you thought you had everything! It started with a prezzie for Koko and Oogie, of course. A wonderful  mousie from Bay Colony Designs.

After receiving this lovely mouse, we realized we needed to check out more of the stuff. Then we discovered these charming kitty soft felted sculptures. In addition to the free range kitties, that are available for "adoption" as either pin cushions or on their own, you can have a custom kitty portrait made!

Oogie and Kokoro both want one!

Reerouw!

I Take My Cat Where Ever I GO

At least half of Kokoro is always with me. It is with great amusement that one of Koko's and mine favorite shows, "Cats 101" refer to rag dolls as having an easy care coat with occasional brushing, every few days. Koko is brushed every day and he still manages to coat all surfaces within a ten foot zone. I tend to be a fairly private person. I like to choose the people I tell about my love for cats, and not alert the world through free flying Koko fluff that has attached itself to my clothing. In the battle of Kokoro hair vs my wardrobe, I've become something of a lint brush expert.

The Brushes

Enter the lint roller

Pro: pretty effective, and cheap. I've seen these for as low as $2 bucks. Beware, the cheap, no-name ones can drive you to distraction, because you can run into that, "where does the tape begin and why do only little piece rip off" when you want to unroll a new clean sticky piece. 

Cons: I have alot of trouble throwing away all that tape. It just rubs, the green me, the wrong way.

The Sticky Roller Brush

Pros: It was as if they read my mind. No paper to toss. 

Cons: These are around $15 for the set. They seemed to loose their tackyness with each washing. Also, I don't really want to stop and wash a brush. It always takes me multiple swipes to remove all traces of Kokoro.

Furemover Duo-Dual Sided Grooming/Hair Removal Brush

Pros: About $7.00 I was pretty excited when I saw this brush at Bed Bath & Beyond. It does a great job removing hair, especially from furniture. It's very easy to clean. I haven't tried it on Koko directly.

Cons: The hair tends to fly around and not adhere to the brush. It kind of works when I use a second brush, like the Evercare with it to catch the hair.

Evercare Magik Brush

 

Pros: Inexspensive $3.50 or so, pretty effective and easy to use. It is reusable and works on many kinds of surfaces, including smooth. Great for right or left handed people. (Yeah for us sinerstryl types!) I love these, I have one or two in every room and in my car. 

Cons: Not crazy about having to clean it frequently. After every couple of swipes. I use a second one to clean the brush filled with hair.  Sometimes hair is stubborn and I have to pull it out with my finger first and then go over it with the brush.

Bamboo Fat Cat 810309 Pet Hair Remover

Pros: The "Gods" must have been listening, best brush EVER! This brush is made of the same type of napped fabric as the Evercare. It is also two sided. To combat the "stuck" hair problem, there is a section with raised rubber bumps that serves to loosen stubborn hair. Now for the best part, you turn the knob on the top and it self cleans the brush! The hair is trapped in an easy to open chamber in the middle of the brush. *For those of us flirtying withy the idea of collecting our furbabe's hair for future crafts, this is way cool. The cost about $7 to $15.00 

Cons: I like my Evercare for my car, because it's smaller and I get it into hard to reach places, other than that I LOVE THIS BRUSH!

Hugs from Kokoro's mum 

Lofty Thoughts~

Sending; light, strength and love to the courageous people of Japan.

Places to send help *click*

It's a Leprechaun!

On second thought, maybe not...

Happy St. Patrick's Day, go easy on the nip.