Zemeks' Updates

My Lookout by Spunky

Karen & gerard — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:32:15 GMT

Here I am looking out our upstairs front window with two of my friends--Buster and Brutus. I enjoy being high up looking out. Buster is a Browns fan and Brutus is for Ohio State. I am really not a sports fan. I do not watch much TV. I prefer watching the birds that fly by my house and walk in my yard and the dogs that walk by with their humans.

Sleeping With Karen by Spunky Doodle

Karen & gerard — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:47:09 GMT

Some nights, if it isn't too hot, I'll jump up on the bed and lay next to Karen while she sleeps. Usually though, she'll wake up and start petting me nice. I know whe really likes it a lot when I lay next to her and Manny doesn't bug me here either. So far, Manny hasn't come on the bed at night. This is one spot in the house that is still all mine!

I can't believe Gerard actually got up a 3:10 a.m. this morning to take this picture! My humans really go nuts with that flash box!

Hiding Our Treats by Manny and Spunky Doodle

Karen & gerard — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:40:55 GMT

Sunday morning, Karen brought down a long round cardboard tube and put our Temptations inside of it. We had trouble getting them out, and she wouldn't help us! It was kind of fun working together though for a common cause, and after she went to church, we finally got them. It took us awhile to do though. For pictures of us working at this, please go to her blog at http://www.zemeks.blogspot.com. We'll try to get her to put at least one picture of us working at this on here later.

Yum! Yum!

Karen & gerard — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:09:18 GMT

My mommy bought some new kind of treat for me that Daisy recommended--Temptations! I like them little things. I have the chicken kind. I don't care for the Tuna Flakes that Spunky Doodle likes so she gets that and I get Temptations.

Our Friend, Daisy, The Curly Cat Shares Secrets by Spunky

Karen & gerard — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 10:48:32 GMT

If you have never met Daisy, The Curly Cat, you really should. She is such a funny, friendly, nice and smart cat. We love her and I subscribe to her blog (http://daisythecurlycat.blogspot.com).

She is very popular and was invited as a guest to post on feefifoto. Her mom takes great pictures of her all the time, including lots of action shots, and Daisy explains how exactly she does it so others can get better pictures of their furry kids.

Here's the link, go see:

http://blog.feefifoto.com/2008/07/secrets-to-photographing-your-cat--by-daisy-the-curly-cat-----i-am-very-excited-to-do-my-very-first-guest-post-it-is-fun-to.html

My Vet Trip by Manny

Karen & gerard — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:57:09 GMT

Today was a very strange day. First off, when I did my poops this morning, Karen chased me out of the box before I could cover it up. I didn't know what to make of that because I do usually do a pretty good job at covering if I say so myself. Then, she scooped it out of the box but instead of throwing it in the big waste can like usual, she dumped it into a little plastic bag.

Later, she was playing with me in the den as usual, but this time when I walked into that blue box with the gate on it that says "Pet Taxi" to get the catnip bag, she shut the gate on me! I couldn't get out and then had a long, long car ride with Spunky Doodle on the floor of the back seat. I didn't know what was going on. I was just getting used to living here and liking it. I was scared, very scared and let her know with my meowing.

It turns out we wound up at a place called Dr. Hart's Animal Hospital. It was sort of nice laying in our cages outside but then when we went in, more animals came too. Two dogs and two little kittens. Oh, Karen gave the bag of my poops to some lady when we got there. I never saw it again after that.

First, the vet lady pulled Spunky out and held her, looked and her teeths, poked in her ears and stuck her with a needle. Then shoved her back in and it was my turn. I hid under the towels that were inside the pet taxi but she found me anyhow. She tried pulling me out and I gave her my bestest growl, but that didn't scare her away! She grabbed me by the scruff of the neck and pulled me out. Then she held ME! AAGGHHH! I DO NOT LIKE TO BE HELD! I was very afraid of this lady. She said I weighed 12 lbs., looked inside my ears, looked at my sharp teeths and said they were a little yellow but that's okay. Then she put the towel part way over my head by my face and poked me with TWO needles. Spunky was only poked once. Humf!

I was very happy to get back home. It was a very scary adventure, but Karen seemed happy when the vet lady said I didn't have parasites. The vet lady asked what food I ate and told Karen to try cutting out the Meow Mix altogether. She thought that's what makes my poops mushy. She also said it may be because I'm stressed.

I went to the litter box as soon as I got back.

(For a short slide show and Karen's perspective of our trip, check out http://www.zemeks.blogspot.com ("Taking The Cats to the Vet)

My Vet Trip by Spunky Doodle

Karen & gerard — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:26:50 GMT

Today Manny and I got to go for a long ride to the vet. I don't mind the carrier or the car ride, but didn't like when that vet lady grabbed my by the scruff of the neck. Boy, she wasn't fooling around! I weigh 12.5 lbs. She held me a lot which I don't care for. She looked at my teeths, poked sticks in my ears, and stuck a needle in my rump but I didn't make a sound. She kept petting my sides and that was it. Then she pushed me back into the carrier. I was glad to get home and was first out of the carrier. Then I got Tuna Flakes, Yum Yum!

My Favorite Morning Spot by Manny

Karen & gerard — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:05:54 GMT

I found a new spot that Spunky never bothers with, much. I really like to lay on top of the piano in the mornings to watch Karen at the computer before she goes to work.

The Cat Age Test

Karen & gerard — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:21:51 GMT

The CatAge Test will calculate your cat's biological age, or CatAge, in people years, based on your cat's health, nutrition, activity level, behavior, risk of disease, and safety.

You'll also receive personalized cat health recommendations to help your cat live a longer, healthier life.

The CatAge test consists of the following components:
* General Health
* Medical History
* Food/Nutrition
* Exercise
* Social Health
* RESULTS

From the creators of RealAge(R)

Source and location of the testing site: <u>www.catage.com</u>

You'll have to give your email address to be e-mailed the results so read the privacy policy first. It's located at the bottom of the page.

Did you take the test?
What did it say about your cat(s)?

I took the test for Manny and Spunky and was happy to find they are both younger than the average catAge for their breed. In people years, Spunky is 28.8 and Manny is 20.9.

Fun With the Feather by Manny

Karen & gerard — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:12:56 GMT

At first I ignored the feather, but I have come around and can't resist playing with it anymore. Karen plays with me each day with the stick that has a big fluffy yellow feather dangling from it. I am good at catching it and like to chase after it when she makes it go fast. If she puts it high up in the air, I will jump for it.

My Birthday Party by Spunky Doodle

Karen & gerard — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:25:48 GMT

Today we finally celebrated my 4-year birthday. Actually, I was born in May but Karen didn't bring me in until July 10 four years ago so that's really my "Gotcha Day."

I got presents. A can of tuna flakes that get sprinkled on top of my food. The best part is, Manny doesn't care for it so I don't have to share. (Moe used to like that too so whenever we got it, I had to share with him.) I also got a catnip bag that both Manny and I played with.

Manny really likes it! He even went inside the pet taxi to get it and he is afraid of going in that little box. We will be going to see the doctor next Saturday, so Karen was trying to get Manny used to the carrier so he will go in easily. We'll see. I like the carrier myself and often go in. The doctor, not so much, but when we get home, Karen gives me a treat.

You can watch the video of my 4th Gotha day on Karen's blog at www.zemeks.blogspot.com

Way Up High! by Spunky Doodle

Karen & gerard — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:58:40 GMT

When I heard about Daisy the Curly Cat's blog entry about her trying to climb up on top of the kitchen cabinets, it reminded me of how fun it was to jump up on top of the wardrobe so today I went up there again. I even laid on top for awhile, but then my human, Gerard, came to get me down. Karen had the camera and wanted to get me jumping off but I went so quick she couldn't do it! I really was surprised when I got this email from Daisy yesterday:

Hi Spunky Doodle! I am glad you let me know, because I didn't see them earlier. You are just like me when I climb up onto the very top shelf in my Mommie's closet (I learned how to open the bi-fold doors). After a few hours my Mommie usually tries to get me down, and I just keep backing away from her! It is very impressive that you can do such a big jump without your clawrs, because they help you really grab on.

Be sure to check out Daisy's blog at www.daisythecurlycat.blogspot.com. It's VERY Funny!

Let Me In! by Spunky Doodle

Karen & gerard — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:35:16 GMT

Boy, yesterday I was alone most of the day because my humans worked in the VBS at church all morning and then after a short stop home, they took off for golfing (whatever that is). I don't know what it is, but it must take long because they didn't get back until 4:30.

Then though, Karen went in the basement and let me come too. I like it down there because there's lots of things to jump on and inspect. Sometimes I even find a spider! Anyhow, yesterday I didn't come up when she did and when I was ready to, the door was closed to the kitchen and I couldn't get in! There is no food or water or litter box in the basement so I really needed to get back upstairs. Finally, at 10:00 Karen saw me sitting on the other side of the kitchen door and let me in. Good thing she saw me!

What a Fun Day! by Spunky Doodle

Karen & gerard — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:10:12 GMT

Karen was busy all afternoon getting things ready for something called VBS next week. She brought up a bunch of boxes from the basement which I had fun jumping in and out of while Manny just watched.

Then she rolled some balls around on the floor and threw balls at cups and knocked them over while I watched Manny chase the balls around.

THEN, Karen did something really strange! She got a big brown round plastic thing and put it in the upstairs tub and filled it up with water. It was hot and I was tempted to go in, but it was too deep.

I like sticking my paws in the water bowl and then licking them, but I didn't like when the toilet seat came off as I was jumping down and got my feet wet then.

I didn't mind at all when Gerard used to squirt me with water from a bottle to get me to get off the kitchen counter. HA! That was so funny! I just stayed put and took it. Then Karen would yell at him saying he shouldn't get me all soaked like that. It was so funny! Anyhow, that was when I was a kitten. I am more cautious now so decided not to jump in.

I Found An Ant in the Living Room! by Manny

Karen & gerard — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:40:09 GMT

I gotta let my new humans know what a good hunter I am too. Karen always tells Spunky Doodle she's such a good hunter, but so am I! I was lounging on the living room carpet yesterday and a little teeny tiny ant came along so I started playing with it. Then Karen came over and played with it too. She tried squishing it in the carpet but it didn't work so then got a little pink paper and tricked the ant into climbing on it and then put it on the tile floor so she could squish it there. That worked! See the smudge on the little pink card? She brought it back over so I could see it was dead.