Once a year, those musty boxes and totes we keep in the garage come in the house, and as I begin to unpack the contents, Jazmine wonders what the heck I am up to!

Oh! It’s stuff to decorate for Christmas! Kizmet who’s been around the block a year longer than Jazmine is already a pro and digs in to help (while finding the time to pose endearingly for the camera as well).

Yes, you Kizmet! Thanks for all the help!

Yes Mia, you’re a pretty little helper too! Oh, and hello Jazmine! Nice of you to join us!

So how is it in your house? If you decorate for the holidays, have you started yet? Do you cats help or are they bored with it all already?

First off, please let me stress that my cats give me untold love every single day of the year. Their devotion to me is astounding and I am truly blessed to have them in my life. From sunup to sundown, they amuse, fascinate, entertain, and comfort me and there is not another single thing I need or want from them. Well… okay… since it is nearly Christmas, maybe there is just a thing or two or ten that I would like. That said, here is my Christmas wish list from me, to my cats: Read more

ACK!!!!!!!!!!! It’s already the beginning of December! I haven’t even started my holiday shopping let alone making my list and checking it twice… And then there’s the tree I haven’t put up yet… For those of you starting to panic like I am, here’s a bit of advice for you:

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Yes, from this point forward, I hereby bequeath those shopping days after Thanksgiving that are defined by blockbuster, super-mega sales as BFSBSCM. As in Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. I’m not certain how it’s pronounced, but in the world of Zee & Zoey, it simply means savings on what we love (cat stuff) without getting in a car to drive and deal with crowds, parking, and hassles.

We only have two products – our books – The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey – A Journey of the Extraordinarily Ordinary and Purr Prints of the Heart – A Cat’s Tale of Life Death, and Beyond – but they are REALLY GREAT BOOKS and if you are looking to buy for yourself, or for as holiday gifts for others, now is the purr-fect time!!

If you are interested, just email me at info@zeezoey.com and we can figure out the payment and shipment together. All books ordered directly through me for this special include a designer bookmark and custom tissue wrap. They can also be inscribed with any sentiment you like and drop shipped if it is a gift for someone.

Here’s a small snippet of what people are saying:

Purr Prints of the Heart 

“Purr Prints of the Heart takes the reader on a journey that is like a salve in book form that offers comfort to all who have to deal with,(or have had to deal with), the inevitable loss of a beloved and cherished pet. Written with eloquence, grace, humor and a love that transcends the pages, I defy any pet lover not to see themselves depicted in this literary treasure.”

~Caren Gittleman – Cat Chat With Caren and Cody~

“I highly recommend this book for anyone who is having difficulty dealing with the illness or loss of their beloved pet. And for anyone looking for a warm, fuzzy story filled with a lifetime of happiness, sadness and all of life’s ups and downs and experiences, through the eyes of a cat of course, this is a wonderful book.”

~Pam Hilton Harvey~

“Purr Prints Of The Heart, as told by Jazz the Cat, is a wonderful book telling about Deborah’s journey with Mr. Jazz, from the time he entered her life to the time where he had to cross over to the Rainbow Bridge. It is a touching story of the beauty of being staff for a beloved cat (and dog too). If you are a pet owner, it is a must read. Deborah dearly loved Mr. Jazz and had to learn how to deal with deep grief when he passed away. There are a lot of lessons to be learned from reading this book – one being that our time with beloved pets is precious, but even death can’t separate that love.”

~Mary Roever – Mario’s Meowsings~

Purr Prints of the Heart is not only a wonderful story, but it is a helpful book that comes with a guide for coping with pet loss. When ordered directly from me, it will come with a heart medallion sticker, tissue wrap, and a bookmark.  (Regular Price $15.95 / Special Price $7.95)

The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey – A Journey of the Extraordinarily Ordinary 

“I do believe that anyone who has a cat or cats should read this book. I am 70 years old and I could not put this book down once I started reading it. I laughed, cried and everything else that could be emotionally brought out of me. How would I rate this book? Amazon only has 5 stars, I would give it 10 stars. Great, great book.”

~Amazon Customer~

“I just finished this book yesterday and I am still overwhelmed. The book is written with so much love and passion and I could not put is aside. It is really encouraging to realize that in our selfish world there are still many people who care about our environment and the animals. Love and respect for those courageous cats. The story about Deborah Barnes and her animals is heart warming and just beautiful.”

~Valerija~

“After reading the description, I expected to be enchanted… but the experience of reading the book was so much more… the book exceeded my expectations… the best way to describe it would be to say that it felt like I was invited to be part of their lives while I was reading the book… so to come to the end of the book was like saying good-bye after spending a long holiday with a close family friend…”

~Trishka~

The Chronicles of Zee & Zoey is not just an inspirational story, it is a work of art. Filled with custom illustrations and stunning photographs, anyone can be proud to give this book as a gift. All books ordered directly from me come with my trademark leopard print tissue paper, a Zee/Zoey sticker, and a designer bookmark. (Regular Price $21.95 / Special Price $10.95)

Thank you in advance for your patronage and Happy Shopping!!!

From our table to yours, we wish you the most blessed of days. L to R – love and purrs from Peanut, Rolz, Mia, Zee, Zoey, Kizmet, and Jazmine.

We love Thanksgiving for exactly what the word means – to give thanks for what we have. Sometimes what we have is not perfect, or easy, or fair. But, no matter what, we have the friendship and support of one another and to us, that truly is something to be thankful for. So in that spirit, from all of us at Zee and Zoey’s, we wish you the best day possible.

While not here in the physical sense, my beautiful angels – Jazz and Harley – will spend Thanksgiving in my heart, as they do each and every day.

Give all your kitties extra special loving, and for all our beloved fur angels watching us from above, please know that you remain forever in our hearts and we are so blessed and thankful for the memories of the time we shared together.

For the safety of your cats who will be participating in Thanksgiving in the physical sense, we created a simple to read graphic of the “do’s” and “don’ts” of what to do when it comes to feeding kitty (who will be looking at you with those irresistible eyes, begging ever so adorably for table scraps). Kitty can enjoy the day with you, just with safety and moderation in mind.

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