Siren will only dare go near Mia's stuff is she's inside her house. Otherwise one hiss from her sends him running. This is especially funny since Mia is half Siren's size and many years older than him.
Girls rule!
SHADOW SHOTS
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Showing posts with label mia. Show all posts
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Shadow Shots: Catty Behavior
The sun filters in through the blinds as Siren messes around with Mia's toys. Mia sits in her "house" and ignores him. I love the expression on her face.
Siren will only dare go near Mia's stuff is she's inside her house. Otherwise one hiss from her sends him running. This is especially funny since Mia is half Siren's size and many years older than him.
Girls rule!
SHADOW SHOTS
Siren will only dare go near Mia's stuff is she's inside her house. Otherwise one hiss from her sends him running. This is especially funny since Mia is half Siren's size and many years older than him.
Girls rule!
SHADOW SHOTS
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Pet Pride: Siren Gets Caught In The Act
Summer Stock is right below ...
Hi everyone. Siren here.
Mom moved a small dresser into MY room. I don't like change, I'll be the first to admit it, I get anxious. But I try to adjust and I try to see an opportunity in every change.
And this change was a doozie!
It gave me the perfect launching pad to finally, finally be able to get to the top of the curio. I have no idea what a curio is but that's what Mom calls it. When she's not calling it 'the tall thing that will fall over and kill you if you jump on it, thank god you can't reach it' - guess curio is catchier.
So Mom went out and I used the new dresser to get to the mountain top. Oh man! it is nirvana up there!
and then I heard her ...
I tried to be inconspicuous ...
I mean really! she expected those pillows to stop me. sometimes she's so cute when she's naive ...
I'm sorry Mom ...
Go on over to my pal BOZO’S PLACE and check out the other pets. Hopefully I'm not the only one who got into a little trouble.
One last thing - I don't want anyone to think I'm hoggin' the blog from Mia (UGH!) but this is all she does ...
every now and then I go make sure she's breathing. I don't like her but she is family ...
Hi everyone. Siren here.
Mom moved a small dresser into MY room. I don't like change, I'll be the first to admit it, I get anxious. But I try to adjust and I try to see an opportunity in every change.
And this change was a doozie!
It gave me the perfect launching pad to finally, finally be able to get to the top of the curio. I have no idea what a curio is but that's what Mom calls it. When she's not calling it 'the tall thing that will fall over and kill you if you jump on it, thank god you can't reach it' - guess curio is catchier.
So Mom went out and I used the new dresser to get to the mountain top. Oh man! it is nirvana up there!
and then I heard her ...
I tried to be inconspicuous ...
I mean really! she expected those pillows to stop me. sometimes she's so cute when she's naive ...
I'm sorry Mom ...
Go on over to my pal BOZO’S PLACE and check out the other pets. Hopefully I'm not the only one who got into a little trouble.
One last thing - I don't want anyone to think I'm hoggin' the blog from Mia (UGH!) but this is all she does ...
every now and then I go make sure she's breathing. I don't like her but she is family ...
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Camera Critters: Isn't It Ironic
Apparently my life dance of 1 step forward, 2 steps back applies to my cats as well.
Siren has been with me since he was a few months old - 6 years now . When he came here he terrorized sweet old JR to the point that I had to keep them separated - if Siren was around JR wouldn't eat and would often vomit from sheer fear.
When JR passed I waited a bit to adopt another, looking for the best possible sibling for Siren.
Along came Mia. The shelter was so full that she was living in a barn and I was told she ruled the tomcats. They followed her and never messed with her.
And that is true ... Although Mia is half Siren's size and several years older she is the boss. All it takes is a look and a hiss and Siren takes off.
It's been over a year and Siren wants to be friends. Mia is not interested.
"I'm playing here Siren, come any closer and you'll be sorry"
"I just want to hang with you. Most of those toys are mine, you don't see me being nasty and selfish"
Until last week this has been as close as they get and they don't stay that way for more than a few moments. Siren makes a move, Mia hisses, Siren leaves.
But then, one magical morning last week, I came upon this ...
Now Mia is deaf and Siren is stealthy so I assumed he got up there while she slept and it would only be a matter of time before hissing would ensue and hair would fly.
I was wrong ...
"Hey! Mom-Person!! She's awake and looking at me and I'm still alive, how cool is this? She likes me, she really likes me."
And they stayed there together for hours ...
I would like to direct your attention to their blankie. It is from the Martha Stewart Nursery Collection, part of the nursery rhymes motif.
We may be savages but we know decor.
Where's the irony?
Well Mia got sick a few days later (I wrote about it on the other blog) and when she returned from the vet Siren couldn't bear her "vet smell" and immediately went back to skulking mode. Mia is so out of sorts that she hisses even when Siren is in another room.
Oh well ... tomorrow is another day.
Go to CAMERA CRITTERS to read about more critters, most of whom are not nearly as nuts as we are.
Siren has been with me since he was a few months old - 6 years now . When he came here he terrorized sweet old JR to the point that I had to keep them separated - if Siren was around JR wouldn't eat and would often vomit from sheer fear.
When JR passed I waited a bit to adopt another, looking for the best possible sibling for Siren.
Along came Mia. The shelter was so full that she was living in a barn and I was told she ruled the tomcats. They followed her and never messed with her.
And that is true ... Although Mia is half Siren's size and several years older she is the boss. All it takes is a look and a hiss and Siren takes off.
It's been over a year and Siren wants to be friends. Mia is not interested.
"I'm playing here Siren, come any closer and you'll be sorry"
"I just want to hang with you. Most of those toys are mine, you don't see me being nasty and selfish"
Until last week this has been as close as they get and they don't stay that way for more than a few moments. Siren makes a move, Mia hisses, Siren leaves.
But then, one magical morning last week, I came upon this ...
Now Mia is deaf and Siren is stealthy so I assumed he got up there while she slept and it would only be a matter of time before hissing would ensue and hair would fly.
I was wrong ...
"Hey! Mom-Person!! She's awake and looking at me and I'm still alive, how cool is this? She likes me, she really likes me."
And they stayed there together for hours ...
I would like to direct your attention to their blankie. It is from the Martha Stewart Nursery Collection, part of the nursery rhymes motif.
We may be savages but we know decor.
Where's the irony?
Well Mia got sick a few days later (I wrote about it on the other blog) and when she returned from the vet Siren couldn't bear her "vet smell" and immediately went back to skulking mode. Mia is so out of sorts that she hisses even when Siren is in another room.
Oh well ... tomorrow is another day.
Go to CAMERA CRITTERS to read about more critters, most of whom are not nearly as nuts as we are.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Shadow Shots: Afternoon Sun
Camera Critters is right below this post
I always make sure to leave the blinds open for Mia. She enjoys the sun and I enjoy the shadows.
SHADOW SHOTS
I always make sure to leave the blinds open for Mia. She enjoys the sun and I enjoy the shadows.
SHADOW SHOTS
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Camera Critters: Honest Scrap From Mia and Siren
My friend Lisa of VILLAS GIRL PHOTOS and her merry band of furkids gave Mia and Siren the Honest Scrap Award.
As part of accepting the award Mia and Siren need to post 10 honest things about themselves. Of course they got into an argument about who should post but I stepped in and told them they had to share the spotlight. Treats were offered and they agreed.
1> As hard as our person tried to introduce us to each other we really do not want to be friends
2> We both really hate being groomed. She tries everything. These groomer gloves are cozy and delicious but no way will we sit still for grooming. Hair was meant to be swallowed and thrown up, preferably into shoes and on carpets.
3> Siren – “When that other cat first got here I will admit I was curious. I swear I wasn’t going to do anything to her if I had managed to get that door open.”
4> Mia – “I love how nervous I make that punk. Look at him! Peeking out at me. I rule the hallway.”
5> Siren – “Oh please! She needs to get over herself. Talk to the tail. I’m not afraid of you, I’m just annoyed that you exist.”
6> Mia – “It’s hard to admit I’m a bit arthritic. The person put this box here to make it easier for me. I never did say thanks; at first I wouldn’t even use it.”
But …
“I really do appreciate it. And she never even said anything about how I scratched the bed frame and tore up the bedspread.”
7> Siren – “Sometime when I get a feel for the old days on the streets I get a little wild, aggressive even …
… the person put a screen door in the spare room for me so I can have a comfy time-out.”
8> Early in the morning when the person is in the shower we get together to plan the day. Thank goodness the person doesn’t know about this – she’d be there with that camera of hers.
9> We don’t do laps. We know that bothers the person. She’s such a hugger and cuddler. Sometimes we sit close, very close. It’s our way.
10> Wow! Blogging is harder than we thought. So much to share. It left us dizzy …
… and exhausted.
Thank You Lisa and Lovey and Mr. Handsome and Pretty Girl.
And don’t forget to check out all the CAMERA CRITTERS
As part of accepting the award Mia and Siren need to post 10 honest things about themselves. Of course they got into an argument about who should post but I stepped in and told them they had to share the spotlight. Treats were offered and they agreed.
1> As hard as our person tried to introduce us to each other we really do not want to be friends
2> We both really hate being groomed. She tries everything. These groomer gloves are cozy and delicious but no way will we sit still for grooming. Hair was meant to be swallowed and thrown up, preferably into shoes and on carpets.
3> Siren – “When that other cat first got here I will admit I was curious. I swear I wasn’t going to do anything to her if I had managed to get that door open.”
4> Mia – “I love how nervous I make that punk. Look at him! Peeking out at me. I rule the hallway.”
5> Siren – “Oh please! She needs to get over herself. Talk to the tail. I’m not afraid of you, I’m just annoyed that you exist.”
6> Mia – “It’s hard to admit I’m a bit arthritic. The person put this box here to make it easier for me. I never did say thanks; at first I wouldn’t even use it.”
But …
“I really do appreciate it. And she never even said anything about how I scratched the bed frame and tore up the bedspread.”
7> Siren – “Sometime when I get a feel for the old days on the streets I get a little wild, aggressive even …
… the person put a screen door in the spare room for me so I can have a comfy time-out.”
8> Early in the morning when the person is in the shower we get together to plan the day. Thank goodness the person doesn’t know about this – she’d be there with that camera of hers.
9> We don’t do laps. We know that bothers the person. She’s such a hugger and cuddler. Sometimes we sit close, very close. It’s our way.
10> Wow! Blogging is harder than we thought. So much to share. It left us dizzy …
… and exhausted.
Thank You Lisa and Lovey and Mr. Handsome and Pretty Girl.
And don’t forget to check out all the CAMERA CRITTERS
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Camera Critters: Mia's Birthday
Mia turns 9 today. She joined the family a year ago this month.
This is the photo the rescue site sent me. They told me she never left her bed except to use the litter. She wasn't eating much either. I love her heart shaped nose. Perfect for a Valentine birthday
It wasn't much different when she got here. She had a respiatory infection and her eyes were infected. She spent the first few days trying to disappear into the sofa cushions.
Even when she did venture off the sofa she immediately found a hiding spot
Given that she was so tiny and weak I wanted her to be as comfy as possible so I moved her food and litter into my bedroom. She immediately took over and demanded purple towels to sleep on
During this time I kept her apart from Siren. I slowly introduced them in a safe and calm manner
Over time they have come to tolerate each other. I'm still hoping for some love between them but that's really up to them. Cats have a pace all their own. At least we don't need the cage anymore
She also moves around a lot more.
She spent days walking in and out of her new bed deciding if it worked for her
Eventually she decided she liked to come down to the basement office and inspect the work I was doing
She is more concerned about her appearance now that she feels better and allows me to brush her - as long as I use her favorite glove and move very, very quickly
And then she settles back in - to a place where she knows she is safe and loved
Happy Birthday Mia!
To meet more wonderful animals visit CAMERA CRITTERS
And please visit THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE. A click each day helps many homeless animals. It's all Mia wants for her birthday.
This is the photo the rescue site sent me. They told me she never left her bed except to use the litter. She wasn't eating much either. I love her heart shaped nose. Perfect for a Valentine birthday
It wasn't much different when she got here. She had a respiatory infection and her eyes were infected. She spent the first few days trying to disappear into the sofa cushions.
Even when she did venture off the sofa she immediately found a hiding spot
Given that she was so tiny and weak I wanted her to be as comfy as possible so I moved her food and litter into my bedroom. She immediately took over and demanded purple towels to sleep on
During this time I kept her apart from Siren. I slowly introduced them in a safe and calm manner
Over time they have come to tolerate each other. I'm still hoping for some love between them but that's really up to them. Cats have a pace all their own. At least we don't need the cage anymore
She also moves around a lot more.
She spent days walking in and out of her new bed deciding if it worked for her
Eventually she decided she liked to come down to the basement office and inspect the work I was doing
She is more concerned about her appearance now that she feels better and allows me to brush her - as long as I use her favorite glove and move very, very quickly
And then she settles back in - to a place where she knows she is safe and loved
Happy Birthday Mia!
To meet more wonderful animals visit CAMERA CRITTERS
And please visit THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE. A click each day helps many homeless animals. It's all Mia wants for her birthday.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Camera Critters: Mia's Morning Ritual
I don't think it's a secret that cats are creatures of habit and ritual - let's be honest, we're all animal lovers - cats are insane.
Mia loves to join me in the basement office each morning. Being a cat she has little patience for human needs - like coffee - and the moment I open the door to the kitchen she's ready. Look how she tries to stay out of the way ...
She can't believe the basement door is still closed so she stalks it ...
Then she tries to will it open ...
Finally she get the idea that coffee comes first and she settles in on her rug ...
Wait! Why are you going that way!! What the hell is going on ...
Mia hates the mornings when I work upstairs on the laptop - she's always giving it dirty looks ...
When all else fails she goes back to bed and waits for me to get my act together ...
There are so many wonderful animals and animal people here on the Internet Tubes. Take some time and visit CAMERA CRITTERS
Mia loves to join me in the basement office each morning. Being a cat she has little patience for human needs - like coffee - and the moment I open the door to the kitchen she's ready. Look how she tries to stay out of the way ...
She can't believe the basement door is still closed so she stalks it ...
Then she tries to will it open ...
Finally she get the idea that coffee comes first and she settles in on her rug ...
Wait! Why are you going that way!! What the hell is going on ...
Mia hates the mornings when I work upstairs on the laptop - she's always giving it dirty looks ...
When all else fails she goes back to bed and waits for me to get my act together ...
There are so many wonderful animals and animal people here on the Internet Tubes. Take some time and visit CAMERA CRITTERS
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