I told you when I first locked eyes with Kizmet at Pet Supermarket a couple weeks ago that I did not know why he was destined to be in my life, but I felt intuitively that there was a reason. It turns out that this little guy not only stolen my heart, but he has captivated many others and has become an ambassador to promote adoptions in households that already have a cat(s) and I could not be more happy.

In his case, it’s really the pictures that tell the story and what a better way to do that than with video – pictures come to life!! In our first installment of “Kizmet’s Korner,” we share a typical day with this heart breaker as he interacts with his human and feline family!

I will forewarn you that this is a sneaky and unfair tactic – if you did not want to adopt another cat before, you will after seeing this video!! There is also a cameo appearance of Zoey on the couch with her daughter Mia – you will see firsthand what I told you about Zoey being both a growler and a loving mother as you watch her interact with Mia!

Enjoy and Happy Caturday!

This video of Zoey was taken a few years ago when she was just a youngster, but the premise is purr-fect for Friday!! She is saying, “Put down the camera, stop working, and get ready to enjoy the weekend!!”

I couldn’t agree with her more – I am exhausted from a grueling week and am looking forward to a break from the corporate world that I work in so that I can spend the weekend working on stuff I enjoy – cat stuff!!

See you tomorrow – I have a great post that I am so excited to share – it involves a book review, a giveaway, and a very special Q & A with someone who I have been a fan of since I was a little girl!!

Harley and Zoey doing what cats do best... nap... To see image in full cuteness, click to enlarge.

Well, the polls are officially closed for Zee & Zoey’s Cat Ruler of the World Contest and Campaign for a Cause and I don’t mind admitting that I am a bit worn out… Votes still have to be tallied and winners still have to be announced, but the campaign itself is over until Tuesday, September 18th when all the results will be revealed.

You take one look at the above photo of Zoey and Harley and you would think they were worn out too… But, truth be told, that picture is the true essence of why cats are smarter than humans. I got not one whit of help from Zee, Zoey, and gang. They were nappers before the campaign was even conceived in my mind, they napped during the ENTIRE campaign, and they will nap long after the campaign is over. Read more

No doubt about it – I love my sweet Zoey with all of my heart and soul. Happy Birthday my precious one…From the moment you came into my life, that tiny little ball of fur you were…Until now, still a tiny ball of fur, but with a larger than life personality…You bring me joy each and every day and I am so grateful to have you.

Love from me, but also from the human male who loves you as much as I do. Love also from your cat soulmate, Zee, your children, Mia, Peanut, Rolz, and Zeuss, as well as your other feline roommates, Harley and Jazz.

One look at Zoey is all it takes – there are simply no further words needed to do justice to this quote by the late author, Georgina Stickland Gates.

Dr.Georgina Stickland Gates (1896 – 1981) was born in Brooklyn, New York and received a Ph.D. degree from Columbia University in 1919. She was an assistant professor at Barnard, retiring in 1934. Her book, “The Modern Cat: Her Mind and Manners,” was published by Macmillan in 1928.  Source: The New York Times.

It is of note as well, that the spelling of her last name remains somewhat inconsistent in the usage of this very popular cat quote. I have seen it spelled “Strickland” with an “r” as well as “Stickland” without the “r.” Her obituary is spelled without the “r” as well as her listing in The Cat Fanciers’ Association Foundation library. If anyone has an actual copy of this book, I would be very interested in how her name is spelled in print as the author.