i heart my kitties

Minnpics: Alley Cat

2011-08-31T21:28:00.000-07:00

My photo seen featured at MINNpics here: Alley Cat

from flickr user tbone_sandwich
This possibly homeless but apparently happy cat is seen resting in what appears to be a gritty residential area. Or maybe it just feels gritty due to the depth of field in the photo and its digital noise. This cat photo definitely conveys the feeling of homelessness in Minnesota's feline community.

X-mas in July?

2011-07-01T22:30:00.001-07:00

Winter Marshie 001, a photo by Maggie T on Flickr.

Remember this? It was not so long ago.

It was around 100 F today. Definitely too hot for Marsha to be out in the garden.

Lazy Sunday

2011-05-29T22:58:00.000-07:00

Lazy Sunday, a photo by Maggie T on Flickr.

Hobo with T-Bone

Always watchin the birds

2011-05-29T22:53:00.000-07:00

Snickers, a photo by Maggie T on Flickr.

Snickers

Video: Kids in the Hall - I'm A Cat

2011-05-23T16:23:00.000-07:00

Check it out >> Just saw the whole complete series on DVD, The Kids in the Hall: Complete Series Megaset 1989-1994 for only $25 with free shipping!

I got us one.

Anyway, here's your cat video of the day:
Kids In The Hall :: I'm A Cat

Ask Jones, Cat Mechanic, SAAB Specialist

2011-05-19T12:38:00.001-07:00

ask jones. he'll know what to do., a photo on Flickr.
shot with my Canon PowerShot S3 IS

That's my Mr Jones there trying to fix my 1987 SAAB 900 S 16v and its cascading electrical problems. I appreciate the effort, buddy - sorry it didn't work.

I can't believe I actually got this photo. For this shot, I was standing at the sink looking through the kitchen window and across the back yard - so glad my camera was on the kitchen table. It's one of my favorites.

Video: Maggie with T-Bone

2011-05-17T13:19:00.000-07:00

Not what you were expecting, was it?

Special guest puppy: Maggie

Video: Marsha loves cat grass!

2011-05-16T21:07:00.001-07:00

Marsha loves cat grass! a video by tbone_sandwich on Flickr.

Marsha loves eating her cat grass. She loves eating any kind of plant. She loves eating.

But she really likes the cat grass.

and yes, that is the Minnesota Public Radio pledge drive subliminally guilt-tripping you in the background. Enjoy!

Cosequin for Cats, On Sale Over 50% off! $14.25 for 80 Glucosamine Chondroitin Sprinkle Capsules

2011-05-15T18:16:00.000-07:00

Does it work? Yes. OK, so this is kind of an unsolicited endorsement for Cosequin for Cats Joint Health Supplement - it's glucosamine chondroitin for cats. Mr Jones and Snickers both take Cosequin and it has had noticable results for both of them. Snickers jumps up on stuff on her own again, and Jones doesn't get mad when you pet near his back legs. It's a capsule of powder that mixes easily with food, with none of the stress of pills. And it really seems to work - if your cat seems like he or she has got some aching joints, maybe try them out on some of this for a while. Below is a good deal on Cosequin on sale right now. Way cheaper than what we have been paying at the pet store, anyway.

Cosequin for Cats, 80 Sprinkle Capsules
Price:
~~$34.20~~
Sale:
$14.25 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
You Save:
$19.95 (58%)

Special Offers Available (like if you order two to get the free shipping, now it looks like you can get a free pack of salmon kitty treats)

Anyway. Just saying.

11th Annual "Cans For Sam" Benefit Plant Sale

2011-05-13T10:33:00.000-07:00

11th Annual "Cans For Sam" Benefit Plant Sale.
(click here to enlarge photo)

Saw this sign on a recent bike ride in South Mpls, wanted to pass it along...

Eleventh Annual "Cans For Sam" Benefit Plant Sale
Saturday May 14, 2011
8AM to 2PM
3608 38th Ave S. Minneapolis

This plant sale features annuals, perennials, vegetables, and hard to find heirloom tomatoes. Every dollar from the plant sale goes to help homeless, abandoned and abused animals. (1722 animals over the last 13 years!)

How you can help:
Drop off your aluminum beverage/pet food cans at
--3608 38th Ave S., Mpls (back alley by garage)
--behind Feist Animal Hospital, 1430 Marshall Ave, St Paul (between Snelling & Hamline)
Adopt adult cats or kittens
Shop our plant sale
Donate to this worthy cause

Join us at the Plant Sale! Bring a bag of cans and enter the drawing.
Come with a friend - the four legged variety is especially welcome!

Thank you for you continued support.

see also: calendar.gardenweb.com/display/201105140800028702.html
and www.gardeningmatters.org/2011-plant-sales

UPDATE: This plant sale was excellent. Loved the vibe and these people know their stuff with the gardening. Here's a couple photos from the plant sale:

Jones at sixteen

2011-04-06T07:29:00.001-07:00

jones at sixteen on Flickr.

On the eve of his sixteenth birthday, Mr Jones is recovering from surgery. I'm sorry, buddy.

Happy birthday, though!

Smithee

2009-02-25T21:27:00.001-08:00

Smithee
Originally uploaded by tbone

What a great little guy. We met a year ago today. He was a very nice cat.

see more of Smithee here
http://flickr.com/photos/tags/smithee/

Toby

2009-02-19T15:17:00.001-08:00

Toby
Originally uploaded by T-Bone

Just one of the many nice kitties waiting for a new home at the Humane Society of Waupaca County

Hobo

2009-02-19T14:25:00.001-08:00

Hobo
Originally uploaded by T-Bone

Hobo is a very nice friendly boy and has been waiting for someone to come and give him a new home since July, 2007 (!)

Hobo is at the Humane Society of Waupaca. Visit http://www.waupacahumane.org/cats.htm for more info on this sweet guy.

Bobby

2007-10-18T07:03:00.001-07:00

Bobby
Originally uploaded by t-bone

"...Bobby was surrendered to Pet Haven when his elderly owner developed dementia and no longer recognized him as her cat. She kept putting him outside and her care givers would find him there in the morning and bring him inside..."

Bobby is declawed in the front and is a very nice boy. He is sad about his situation, however, and would much rather be settling in at your place.

If you know someone who has a home for a sweet sweet kitty, feel free to forward along Bobby's info.

http://pethavenmn.org

[Note: photo taken on adoption day an unnamed pet shop (Pet-something) at 66th and Lyndale in south Minneapolis - they also don't allow photography in there. Bobby will probably be back there next time; we've seen him there twice in the last couple of months.]

Pet Haven Inc. of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 952-831-3825

This pet is up to date with routine shots.
This pet is already house trained.
This pet has been altered.

S-Class

2007-10-16T13:53:00.001-07:00

S-Class
Originally uploaded by tbone

Snickers, in our 1983 Mercedes Benz 300SD Turbodiesel [W126]

i got lost. i'm sorry.

2007-04-30T14:32:00.001-07:00

i got lost. i'm sorry.
Originally uploaded by tromasbronot.

Marsha had to take off for a while this past Saturday afternoon. She got a little lost just down the block.

We were out looking for her for about an hour this time.

snickers likes spring!

2007-04-23T11:55:00.001-07:00

snickers likes spring
Originally uploaded by T-Bone.

Mr Jones and the messed-up tree

2006-06-07T07:38:00.000-07:00

Mr Jones and the messed-up tree
Originally uploaded by tbone mn.

Mr Jones is all about the fence. And here you can see the seriously messed up tree next door.

Snickers: first time on the fence

2006-06-07T07:02:00.000-07:00

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Originally uploaded by tromasbronot.

This is the first time I've seen Snickers climb up on the fence. She
isn't so sure about it yet.

Marshie on a mission

2006-06-07T07:01:00.000-07:00

saturday night cat explosion: Marshie
Originally uploaded by tromasbronot.

back from atop the fence, with attitude

aww...

2006-03-21T21:56:00.000-08:00

aww...
Originally uploaded by tromasbronot.

Snickers likes to drink from the sink. She doesn't get to do it often enough.

(Sept 2005 at the Frogtown house)

garden level

2006-02-28T14:49:00.000-08:00

DSCF0001
Originally uploaded by tromasbronot.

This is Mr. Jones in November 2002, in my basement apartment on Dupont. I don't think Mr. Jones cared much for this place.

February Special Guest Kitty: Blueberry!

2006-02-24T17:29:00.000-08:00

Blueberry
Courtesy of NAB.

Blueberry is really here to ask you to look at her mom's website if your vacation plans include looking for a cabin for rent in Waupaca, Wisconsin this summer!

visit pineoakcreek.com

http://waupaca.pineoakcreek.com

Happy New Year!!!~

2006-01-05T11:06:00.000-08:00

Originally uploaded by Roytex.

Since I, Marsha, am the largest and therefore most important and ruling kitty, I have chosen myself to be the bearer of happy holiday tidings to you and your family from all of us. Happy New Year!~

Jones vs. the machine

2005-11-27T15:57:00.000-08:00

Jones vs. the machine
Originally uploaded by tromasbronot.

All the kitties are adjusting well to their new home. Here, Mr. Jones is pictured in the new dining room.

Welcome Home, Marsha!

2005-10-07T18:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome Home, Marsha!
Originally uploaded by tromasbronot.

:)

After 10 days in the scary wilderness of Frogtown, Marsha is home! More later...

:)

FROGTOWN ALERT!!! FROGTOWN ALERT!!! FROGTOWN ALERT!!!

2005-09-30T11:05:00.000-07:00

Please come home, Marshie
Originally uploaded by Maggie T.

ALERT: IMPORTANT FROGTOWN - ST PAUL, MN NEWS ALERT

Residents of St Paul, Minnesota - Frogtown Neighborhood;
PLEASE BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR MARSHA.
CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO ENLARGE FOR MORE INFORMATION. THANK YOU.

Little Snickers

2005-09-28T20:45:00.000-07:00

Little Snickers
Originally uploaded by Maggie T.

Snickers looks like a kitten here. A kitten with a fully grown, freakishly large head.

Ready to leave?

2005-07-24T23:19:00.000-07:00

Ready to leave?
Originally uploaded by tbone_sandwich.

Snickers tries to stow away in the adult diaper box while we get ready to go on vacation. Too bad that box is only going as far as the basement.

Say Hello to This Month's Special-Guest Squirrel... Whitey!

2005-05-03T12:12:00.000-07:00

Hi Whitey!
Originally uploaded by t-bone.

As you can see by this picture taken two weeks ago, Whitey is alive and well and ready for action. Whitey has mantained a close relationship with the entire cat team. Whitey is the best squirrel ever.

marsha in a bag

2005-05-01T23:39:00.000-07:00

marsha in a bag
Originally uploaded by t-bone minnesota.

What a cutie. In this photo, she is seen stealing Snickers' bag. Snickers was pissed. I almost lost this picture in an iPhoto flake-out. i need more HD space. External hardware donations accepted.

a rare moment

2005-03-22T14:42:00.000-08:00

a rare moment
Originally uploaded by your mom.

Sunday morning found the kitties in unusually close proximity to each other.

From top to bottom: Snickers, Marsha, Mr Jones

Marshie and Whitey

2005-03-19T17:15:00.000-08:00

Marshie and Whitey
Originally uploaded by your mom.

Marsha socializes with our friend Whitey, the albino squirrel.

Snickers

2005-02-26T13:42:00.000-08:00

Snickers
Originally uploaded by my mom.

out on the roof

Low-Light Marshie

2005-02-11T18:47:00.000-08:00

Low-Light Marshie

Ready to pounce!

jesus jones

2005-02-10T18:34:00.000-08:00

jesus jones
Originally uploaded.

You love that lamp, don't you?

Let's get it on!

2005-02-02T22:25:00.000-08:00

Marshie and Mr. Jones throw down in the upstairs hallway.

First time on the top of the refrigerator

2005-01-31T22:27:00.000-08:00

First time on the top of the refrigerator

Mr Jones used to be fatter...

2005-01-30T11:42:00.000-08:00

back in Novemeber 2002...

but he is still an alien hybrid.

Left-Eye

2005-01-30T10:44:00.000-08:00

Snickers

Snickers is a bad ass. Don't mess with Snickers.

I want something.

2005-01-28T21:06:00.000-08:00

I want something.

The most recent addition

2005-01-21T10:53:00.000-08:00

Snickers!

This picture of Snickers was taken on her first day in our home. Check out that big tongue! Please support The Humane Society For Companion Animals and check out some of the animals who want to come live with you here.

Mr. Jones

2005-01-21T10:45:00.000-08:00

...was not named after the Counting Crows song.

Marshie Loves Her Baby

2005-01-21T01:13:00.000-08:00

Marshie Loves Her Baby

It's true.

I Love My Kitties!

2005-01-18T17:39:00.000-08:00

I do. I swear. As soon as i get some imagehosting working, I will blow you away with this awesome cat blog filled with digital interweb pics of my kitties being all cute and junk.

Until then, check out this post from my other blog from when I got my new special kitty.

See you later, pussy lovers!