Inspiration & Happiness

The Top Ten Ways I Love my Cats for Love Your Pet Day!

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Today is officially Love Your Pet Day and I can literally hear all of you screaming at your computer as you read this… But Deb, you are yelling at me, EVERYDAY should be Love Your Pet Day! Read more

The Caturday State of the Union

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Zee and Zoey might have their differences, but they know the most important rule of a fight… never go to bed angry with the one you love…

I never considered my cats to be too interested in politics, but after Tuesday’s State of the Union Address, I heard a loud and rambunctious hissy fit in the making. I was already in bed and it was dark so I don’t know who had the difference of opinion, but my gut feeling was it probably had something to do with President Obama talking about income inequality. Zoey must have felt the need to remind Zee that she was the powerhouse of the family and that without her, there would be no Zee & Zoey franchise in the first place. Or they just could have been arguing over a Temptations Treat that was on the floor – it’s really too close to call… Read more

Cats, a Couch, Boxes, and the Inventory of Life

Warehouse with goods packedAt year-end where I have my day job, it means the grueling and thankless job of taking inventory and it takes days and days. The company was founded in 1978 and some of the inventory is so old I think it dates back to then. Boxes, totes, pallets, and containers are filled with product and small parts and many of them are caked with dirt and grime as they wait for the annual counting ritual. Heaven forbid we throw any of the old stuff away in case we might need it for some obscure reason and I come home exhausted – every bone in my body aches and all I want to do is shower and crash on my favorite spot on the couch to watch some mindless TV. Read more

Moving Into the New Year and Taking Lessons From Our Cats Along the Way

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I can’t lie to you – 2013 was not my favorite year.  There was a lot of angst, stress, and unforeseen circumstances that made life emotionally challenging and difficult to bear. But that’s not to say that the year wasn’t filled with incredible good and joy as well. I have been able to continue down my cat loving path with many new doors opening and I just spent the last couple of weeks with my family surrounding me. Read more

Christmas Greetings 2013 from All of Us at Zee and Zoey’s!

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For some Christmas is a time of joyful celebration and for others it may be a time of pain and heartache. I understand the full range of emotion the season can evoke and I respectfully wish all of you blessings from myself, Dan, and the Zee/Zoey feline gang on this day.

We are very blessed to have most of our family with us today and do not take the holiday in vain – for us it is a day to cherish the large and small in our lives and to look forward to a New Year filled with hope and possibility.

Whatever the day means to you, know that you are in our hearts and that we consider your support and friendship a gift each and every day.

Holiday Greetings from Deb, Dan, Harley, Zee, Zoey, Mia, Peanut, Rolz, Kizmet, and our Angel, Mr. Jazz