This is Our Dual Ch. Classytouch
Diamonds R Forever
held
a stance better than a English Pointer on the hunt.
We've had hits today!
Kitty Litter Cake (Great for
Kids Parties) Saleen made one for her school Halloween Party and it was a hit. Not many
could eat it, because it looks so real, but was a great conversation piece.
1 spice or German chocolate cake mix
1 white cake mix
2 large pkg vanilla instant pudding mix, prepared (I like Bird's® dessert mix)
1 large pkg vanilla sandwich cookies
green food coloring
12 small Tootsie Rolls®
1 new kitty litter pan
1 new plastic kitty litter pan liner
1 new pooper scooper
Prepare cake mixes and bake according to directions (any
size pans).
Prepare pudding mix and chill until ready to assemble.
Crumble white sandwich cookies in small batches in food
processor, scraping often. Set aside all but about 1/4 cup. To the 1/4 cup
cookie crumbs, add a few drops green food coloring and mix until completely
colored.
When cakes are cooled to room temperature, crumble into a
large bowl. Toss with half the remaining white cookie crumbs and the chilled
pudding. Important: mix in just enough of the pudding to moisten it. You don't
want it too soggy. Combine gently.
Line a new, clean kitty litter box. Put the
cake/pudding/cookie mixture into the litter box.
Put three unwrapped Tootsie rolls in a microwave safe dish
and heat until soft and pliable. Shape ends so they are no longer blunt, curving
slightly. Repeat with 3 more Tootsie rolls bury them in the mixture. Sprinkle
the other half of cookie crumbs over top. Scatter the green cookie crumbs
lightly on top of everything -- this is supposed to look like the chlorophyll in
kitty litter.
Heat 3 Tootsie Rolls in the microwave until almost melted.
Scrape them on top of the cake; sprinkle with cookie crumbs. Spread remaining
Tootsie Rolls over the top; take one and heat until pliable, hang it over the
side of the kitty litter box, sprinkling it lightly with cookie crumbs. Place
the box on a newspaper and sprinkle a few of the cookie crumbs around for a
truly disgusting effect!
Further notes: I had a reader write in saying this recipe
only needed half the amount of pudding. I personally liked the cake with the
amount given in this recipe. But feel free to use this as a loose guideline, use
more or less as you see the need. Also, since the layer of cookies (with the
chloropyll green specks, covers the top, you could really use any flavor or
flavors or cakes underneath. Last but not least, you can also opt not to crumble
the cakes, but rather layer them in the pan with the layers of pudding in
between (much
like you would layer a trifle into a trifle dish), sprinkle the top layer of
pudding with a heavy layer of crumbled cookies. Same effect, different texture
entirely to the dessert.
A letter
To my dear dog and cat,
When I say to move, it means
to go someplace else, not to switch positions with each other so there are
still two of you in the way. The dishes with the paw print are yours and
contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food.
Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food
does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find
that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed
by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the
object. Tripping me doesn't help because I fall faster than you can
run. I cannot buy anything bigger than a king-sized bed. I am
very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue sleeping on the
couch to ensure your comfort. Dogs and cats actually curl up in a ball
when they sleep! It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each
other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that
sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to
maximize space is nothing but sarcasm.
For the last time, there is
not a secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you
there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine,
meow, try to turn the knob or get your paw under the edge and try to pull
the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered.
Also, I have been using the bathroom for years and canine or feline
attendance is not mandatory.
One last note: the proper
order is kiss me, *then go smell the other dog or cat's butt. I cannot
stress this enough!
Sincerely yours,
Your Owner
" Another Cat's Prayer
"
Now
I lay me down to sleep
I pray this cushy life to keep.
I pray for toys that look like mice,
And sofa cushions, soft and nice.
I pray for gourmet kitty snacks,
And someone nice to scratch my back,
For windowsills all warm and bright,
For shadows to explore at night.
I pray I'll always stay real cool
And keep the secret feline rule
To NEVER tell a human that
The world is really ruled by CATS!
Author Unknown
For All You Cat Lovers
When I was just a kitten,
My mother said to me.
"Someday, you'll have a human
pet,
They're cuddly and they're
free".
She said "They're awful
clumsy,
They stumble, trip, and fall.
They cannot even see a Cat,
Sleeping in a hall".
"They act as if they own the
place,
They're bossy every day".
"You'll learn you must ignore
them
It's just the human way".
So, I took my Mom's advice,
I got a human pet.
I have named her Bev,
And she's cuddly as they get.
Owning Bev's been some fun,
And usually we are friends.
But she can be a handful,
I'm glad she wasn't twins.
Humans really aren't too bright,
Their brains are small, I guess.
While trying hard to train her,
I've not had much success.
She doesn't seem to understand,
How things are 'posed to be.
She insists on being headstrong,
Not mellowed out, like me.
She hasn't learned to lick
herself,
To keep her body clean.
And when it comes to purring,
She isn't very keen.
She plays on her computer,
Just wasting time away.
When playing with a ball of
string,
Could really make her day.
She's seems content to sit there,
Banging on those keys.
While I inspect her ankles,
Checking them for fleas.
When my neighbors visit me,
We sneak out to the bushes.
We laugh about our human pets,
While sitting on our tushes.
Bev's getting up in years,
And becoming rather slow.
There are a lot of cats out there,
Who'd say she has to go.
But I'm inclined to keep her,
I've considered this a lot.
Why train another human pet,
When I love the one I've GOT.
Author
unknown
Numerology
for Cats
[1] Use the name you that you call your cat everyday.
[2] Convert the letters of the cat's name into numbers.
[3] Then add the numbers together until only one digit remains.
[4] Then use the single digit number to read the cat's personality.
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
A B C D E
F G H I
J K L M N
O P Q R
S T U V W
X Y Z
[1] This kitty prefers time alone. But don't be fooled, beneath
that aloof exterior is a need for praise and play. Courageous and
smart, he can also be maddeningly stubborn. He takes the direct
approach to everything, including checking out visitors. Give him
lots of attention when he wants it and space when he wants to be by
himself. And remember, you must earn this cat's love.
[2] Sensitive is this cat's middle name! The slightest frown on
your brow starts him worrying. He reacts to the emotions and body
language of the people around him and often appears to read your
mind. A meticulous groomer, he also has a set of very fussy taste
buds. The Two kitty needs lots of affection and is happiest when
living with another animal.
[3] Bounding from one human to the next for attention, this kitty
is a true social lion and a fun family pet. He's always able to make
you smile with his antics. Keep him in at night because he gets so
distracted by everything that he tends to forget his way home.
Adaptable to new situations and new people, this cat likes change as
long as his favorite human is around.
[4] The Four cat loves routine, and his life revolves around his
favorite spots in the house, his humans, his toys, and a full dinner
dish. An excellent companion, he likes to be wherever you are, but
will consent to an afternoon doze outside in the sun among the
wildflowers without you. He's even tempered, except when you don't
get home on time and his dinner is late.
[5] Adventurous and fickle, the Five cat has more bravery than
sense and ranges far from home if he isn't watched. You must restrict
his freedom to keep him safe from harm. A fenced area gives him the
best protection. He loves to snuggle up beside you, but strictly on
his terms. Be warned: No one ever truly owns this daring and gallant
cat.
[6] Call this cat Sir or Lady Trueheart. Steadfast, loyal and
faithful, the Six cat will be at your side as long as he's sure you
love him. Regardless of his size, he prefers to be in your lap
whenever you sit down. Since he considers himself one of the family,
he'll expect some of what you're having for dinner. This kindly cat
is very tolerant of children.
[7] The Seven cat is a very discerning animal. Once you've earned
his friendship, he is very affectionate. Naturally curious, he likes
to explore and has a knack for getting into things you've carefully
tucked away. He has definite opinions about those who visit your home
and his judgment about people is downright uncanny.
[8] although he may appear lazy, mostly he's not asleep -- he's
actually thinking great thoughts. This philosopher of the cat world
expects you to make a fuss over him. He gets cross if ignored but you
can make it up to him with heaps of old-fashioned affection. Like
many humans, he's a pushover for a good meal.
[9] This cat is a show-off and the center of attention. No matter
how far he ranges out of the neighborhood, he expects you to lavish
him with affection when he returns. Don't be surprised if he brings a
ragged stray with him. When you look into his eyes, you'll swear you
knew him before in some other time and place.
Article originally published in the June 1998 issue of Luxury
Lifestyles of the Rich and Fabulous: Incredible Cats! Copyright 1998
by Pam Bell.
Cat Quiz for Humans
Your cat waits and meows at the front door when you arrive. Is it saying?
Welcome home, I missed you.
The phone rang twice while you were out.
Feed me, *NOW*.
So, I see you didn't bring me the mate I asked for. Your pillow is
history.
Your cat meows at the door when you go out. Is it saying?
Please don't leave me here all alone.
Have a nice day.
But what if I get hungry while you out?
Kiss that new vase goodbye.
Your cat digs its claws in your leg. This is?
A sign of affection.
A demand to be fed now.
Have YOU had YOUR shots?
An attempt to 'fix' you like you 'fixed' him.
Your cat scratches at the door after being fed. Is it saying?
Lemme out - I need to fertilize the garden.
Wanna go out and play?
Wonder what they've got to eat next door?
Do I mark my territory outside, or inside?
When your cat stares at you, it means:
It is bored silly.
It's trying to understand how it's food grows in cans.
You are being sized-up for an attack.
Human mating habits are disgusting.
Your cat brings a dead mouse/bird into the house. This means:
A primal instinct is being displayed.
You're not feeding me enough.
It is showing a sign of affection by sharing.
It is demonstrating the fact that it knows how to kill; be warned.
All of the above.
Your cat displays signs it wants to mate with other cats in the
neighborhood. You should:
Let it out immediately.
Try to switch it's interests to other things.
Put on heavy protective clothing if you are not planning to let it
out.
If the other cat's owner is attractive, maybe you could double.
Your cat sleeps with you; covering your face. This means:
It is showing you great affection.
It knows you are allergic to cats.
It has discovered the fine art of suffocation.
You should have let it out tonight.
Your human walks into the kitchen. Does this mean?
It's hungry.
It's lost.
You're hungry.
Let the begging begin.
Your human puts down a bowl of food for you. Is this?
Supper.
Something s/he obviously wouldn't eat.
Something to keep you going till supper's ready.
Inedible junk to be scorned in favor of what the humans eat.
Your human removes you from the top of the television. Does this mean?
You're in trouble - better not do it again.
Nothing - humans do this from time to time.
The human wants to play, so climb up again to amuse it.
It is time to chew on the cable wire again.
Staircases are for:
Getting up to the human's bed at 4am.
Lying in wait in the dark at the top of.
Walking down just slower than the human in front of it.
All of the above.
Your human talks/yells at you. You should:
Listen intently, even if you don't understand.
Meow in acknowledgment and continue what you were doing.
Ignore him/her completely; you're a cat, they mean nothing.
Move on to the next annoying activity to encourage their talking
behavior.
Phone and electrical cords and strings from fabrics are:
Important to humans and should be left alone.
Playthings and deserve your total attention; no matter what damage may
result.
Annoying and should be removed immediately.
Birds, small rodents and large bugs should be:
Ignored (especially if your human wants them removed).
Played with until they stop playing.
Presented to your human as a proud trophy.
Hidden under your human's pillow for safe keeping.
Consumed for their nutritional value.
A human giving you a bath should be considered:
Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances.
Under no circumstances.
An act of war.
All of the above.
Your human's value is limited to:
Providing food.
Providing water.
Letting you out.
Providing opposite-gender feline companionship.
Leaving you alone.
All of the above; if properly trained.
CATS
"There is no snooze button on a cat who wants
breakfast." -- Unknown
"Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never
forgotten this." -- Anonymous
"Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled
through snow." -- Jeff Valdez
"As every cat owner knows, nobody owns a cat." -- Ellen Perry
Berkeley
"Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you
later." -- Mary Bly
"Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a good many
ailments, but I never heard of one who suffered from insomnia." --
Joseph Wood Krutch
"People who hate cats, will come back as mice in their next life."
--
Faith Resnick
"There are many intelligent species in the universe. They are all owned
by cats." -- Anonymous
"I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is
infinitely superior." -- Hippolyte Taine
"Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God."
Politically correct cat definitions
My cat does not barf hairballs; he is a floor/rug redecorator.
My cat does not break things; she helps gravity do its job.
My cat does not fear dogs; they are merely sprint practice tools.
My cat does not gobble; she eats with alacrity.
My cat does not scratch; he is a furniture/rug/skin ventilator.
My cat does not yowl; he is singing off-key.
My cat is not a "shedding machine;" she is a hair relocation stylist.
My cat is not a "treat-seeking missile;" she enjoys the proximity
of food.
My cat is not a bed hog; he is a mattress appreciator.
My cat is not a chatterbox; she is advising me on what to do next.
My cat is not a dope addict; she is catnip appreciative.
My cat is not a lap fungus; he is bed selective.
My cat is not a pest; she is attention deprived.
My cat is not a ruthless hunter; she is a wildlife control expert.
My cat is not evil; she is badness enhanced.
My cat is not fat; he is mass enhanced.
My cat is not hydrophobic; she has an inability to appreciate
moisture.
My cat is not lazy; he is motivationally challenged.
My cat is not underfoot; she is shepherding me to my next destination,
the food dish.
Comparing
the difference between a cat and a dog!
What is a cat?
- Cats do what they want.
- They rarely listen to you.
- They are totally unpredictable.
- When you want to play, they want to be alone.
- When you want to be alone, they want to play.
- They expect you to cater to their every whim.
-,but not Sphynx.
- They drive you nuts and cost an arm and a leg.
Conclusion: They are tiny women in fur coats.
What is a dog?
- Dogs lie around all day, sprawled on the most comfortable piece of furniture
in the house.
- They can hear a package of food opening half a block away, but they don't hear
you when you are in the same room.
- They growl when they are not happy.
- When you want to play, they want to play.
- When you want to be alone, they want to play.
- They are great at begging.
- They will love you forever if you rub their tummies.
- They leave their toys everywhere.
- They do disgusting things with their mouths and then try to give you a kiss.
Conclusion: They are little men in fur coats.
I'm Only A Cat
and I stay in my place...
Up there on your chair,
on your bed or your face!
I'm only a cat,
and I don't finick much...
I'm happy with cream
and anchovies and such!
I'm only a cat,
and we'll get along fine...
As long as you know
I'm not yours... you're all mine!
Author - Unknown
KITTY - HEAVEN
A cat died and went to Heaven. God
met her at the gates and said, "You
have been a good cat all of these years. Anything you
want is yours for the
asking." The cat thought a minute and then
said, "All my life I lived on a
farm and slept on hard wooden floors. I would like a
real fluffy pillow to
sleep on." God said, "Say no more."
Instantly, the cat had a huge fluffy
pillow.
A few days later, six mice were killed in an accident and
they all went to
Heaven together. God met the mice at the gates with the
same offer that
He made to the cat. The mice said, "Well, we have
had to run all of our
lives: from cats, dogs and even people with brooms! If
we could just have
some little roller skates, we would never have to run again.
God answered, "It
is done." All the mice had beautiful little roller
skates.
About a week later, God decided to check on the cat. He
found her sound
asleep on her fluffy pillow. God gently awakened the
cat and asked, "Is
everything ok? How have you been doing? Are you
happy?"
The cat replied, "Oh, it is WONDERFUL. I have
never been so happy
in my life! My pillow is fluffy, and those little Meals
on Wheels you have
been sending over are delicious!"
For centuries people have realized that cats have a
complex system of communication.
They communicate successfully with each other in theree basic
ways:
vocally, through body language, and with visual and scent
makings.
Because human tend to focus on speech and more overt
gestures,
we can miss some of the a cat's more subtle expressions.
"Cat Talk"
Sixteen
different cat sounds have been identified. The sounds are
generally divided into three basic categories: murmurs
(including purring, vowel sounds (meowing),
And high-intensity sounds.
"Murmurs"
Most of the sounds cats make with their mouths closed
are called murmurs. Purrs are probably the best recognized
murmurs.
They are surely among the more common of feline sounds,
but murmurs include a variety of sounds, ranging from grunts
to closed mouth call to brief utterances of acknowledgment.
Grunts are produced almost exclusively by kittens and are
made
even by kittens only a few minutes old.
An adult cat will occasionally grunt, especially
f confronted with an obstacle. Both females in heat and males
us
a call to notify the opposite sex of their readiness to mate.
A short murmur of acknowledgment sometimes reflect a
cat's anticipation of receiving something he wants.
"Vowels Sounds"
Subtle differences in sound project dramatic differences in
meaning,
and a cat can demands , express bewilderment, complain, wail
in anger,
and sound a mating cry by opening his mouth and the gradually
closing it while vocalizing. These vowel sounds are rarely
produced by cats less than eleven or twelve weeks old,
although younger cats can produce an anger wail.
Demands
vary quite a bit in intensity.
A cat can even occasionally meow a demand with little or no
sound.
Owners often mistake the whisper as hoarseness,
but this silent meow is perfectly normal.
Many owners have seen their cat make another sort of demand
when peering out a window at a bird, frantically swishing his
tail and
making short, open-mouthed chirping sounds.
Still another common demand is the beg, a persistent meow
commonly
made by a cat asking to be fed.
Sounds of bewilderment and complaint are more prolonged,
expressive meows; meows of bewilderment tend to contain a
rising
inflection that sounds more questioning.
The mating cry, like the murmured call, is produced
by females during mating season,
but it expresses intensity and urgency.
Young kitten first produce the anger wail as they complete
during nursing.
They later make their loud intense two-part sound (wa-ow)
during rough play with littermates.
"High Intensity Sounds"
These open-mouth sounds are usually made by cats
during emotionally intense experiences.
Cats most often growl during a fight with a rival,
but a mother cat will also growl to warn her kittens of
danger.
Kittens will growl at littermates that attempt to urn off
with food brought by their mother.
A snarl is an even louder and more abrupt sound made almost
exclusively by rivals during fights.
Cats
of all ages - even kittens that have not opened
their
eyes can make the familiar hissing sound.
A
variant of the hiss the spit, a loud short "pff' sounds.
"Feline Body Language"
The
body language of cats is quite subtle and can be hard
to
interpret unless you consider the whole combination
of the
cat's features and gestures,
including eyes, ears, tail and body position.
Most
signals can be reduced to one of two basic types:
either
distance-reducing (come closer) postures,
which
signal that the cat welcomes -
or
will at lest tolerate being approached,
or
distance-increasing (go away) postures, adopted by cats
who
are feeling aggressive or defensive.
"Distance-Reducing Postures"
Owners
who are greeted by a cat with his tail held high
are
familiar with the friendly approach.
The
cat may also rub the side of his body along the owner's legs
or
arch
his back against the owner's hand.
The
contented cat's whiskers point outward,
the
ears are upright and pointing forward,
and
the pupils are not overly dilated or constricted.
Other
friendly expressions are raising the hindquarters and
sticking the tail even higher in the air when scratched
above
the pelvic area, and turning the head for a chin-scratch.
Friendly felines will greet one another by gently
touching noses and if they know each other well,
they
may also rub heads.
You
can easily recognize distance-reducing play postures
in the
exuberant antics of kittens.
"Distance-Increasing Postures"
Sometimes it's hard for a person, not for another cat to tell
what's
motivating a cat that is saying "go away"
through body language because the defensive posture is really
an act
of bravado meant to obscure a cat's fear and
can
look like a posture of aggression.
A cat
ready to attack will point the body and
whiskers directly forward and twitch the tail
forward perhaps just the tip back and forth while
making
direct eye contact with the other cat.
The
body is held erect, the head is held low, and
the
pupils are usually constricted.
The
ears will be perked up, but turned to the side or rear.
The
familiar "Halloween cat"
Look
is a defensive threat posture assumed
when a
cat feels he has lost control of the situation and
get a
surge of adrenaline as part of the "fight or fight"
response.
Rather
than facing directly toward the enemy, these "fraidy"
cats
will
stand sideways in an attempt to look large
by
arching the back and bristling the fur.
The ears are
flattened backward, the pupils are dilated,
the
whiskers are pulled back against the face, and the teeth are
bared.
These are
just a few of the many ways that "Cats Talk" and
the
best source of information is reading good books
that
will help you understand, enjoy and communicate well
with
your precious little kittens or cats.
