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Click to see our cats!

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4 very sick little kittens and we are out of funds! These guys have cost $60 so far with more to come. We desperately need donations! Food, litter, money, all are welcome! Can anyone help? All donations are tax deductible. You can paypal crowcatrescue@animail.net, and let us know if you'd like to sponsor a specific kitten. Will get pics up soon if we can get the camera working again. Thank you!

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First, check out our new Petfinder page! King, Owl, and Twiggy are getting a lot of attention. Next, update our info. We've moved and our new phone number is 719-256-4671. Please be advised that we cannot take in any more cats at this time, but feel free to call for consultations, advice, or to find out about adoptions or the rescue in general.Lastly, we're now more active on Facebook than we

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You know you want him.

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iGive : Raise money for CROW Cat Rescue, every time you search the web.We have 8 supporters so far and have raised $20.19 so far. As soon as we hit $25, they'll cut us a check the next month. Who thinks we can get CROW a $25 check this January? Less than $5 left to earn!

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Check out his story (with pictures) here!

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If you search or shop through iSearchiGive.com, you can automatically earn donations for CROW Cat Rescue. Just keep it legitimate, please!Check out our search box on the upper right.

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Kit Kat is a young spayed female, almost a year old, who came to CROW when her owner died suddenly.

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And his new family paid his remaining vet bill balance as well. Yoda is now Nimbus and is happily settled in his new home. Yay!Thank you to everyone who helped to make this happen!

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Or as Yahoo! news reports, "I Can Has Swine Flu?"This Wednesday, the Iowa Department of Public Health reported the first confirmed case of H1N1 in any house pet. The patient is a 13-year-old house cat. Two of the human family members had been sick, so vets at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine tested the cat for H1N1, and the test came back positive.Here's the H1N1

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Lydia is an old lady cat whose owner died. She languished, depressed, in a small cage for several weeks afterward, and then transferred to CROW. She hid under the bed growling at everyone who walked by for about a week, and is still prone to snapping unpredictably. However, she is declawed and nearly toothless and couldn't hurt a fly. Her temper tantrums are decreasing, and she purrs mightily

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One blue eye, one golden eye. Stone deaf. She loves watching TV, hanging out on the couch, being held on her back like a baby, and having her fur ruffled.

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It went well, and he came through it so strong that they sent him home early. He looks a bit worse for the wear, but should heal beautifully. Just picture white fur everywhere there isn't. :)(He was still a bit dopey in these pictures, but is returning to normal now.)

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He has just about 36 hours left before his surgery. He is going to feel so much better! Unfortunately, his ruptured eye has ruptured again, so his once clean face is a mess again. However, it still doesn't slow him down much. Thanks to all who have donated toward Yoda's surgery. We'll keep you updated on his recovery. :)

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These sweet brothers are staying at CROW until the new year while their owner undergoes very difficult medical treatments. They are comfortable and settled in and are doing great!OreoTiger

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Late in the evening on October 12, the son of CROW's secretary heard frantic mewing outside their country home. (The cats know where to go for help, don't they?) Thus, Yoda* came into our lives.This picture was taken that night. This poor little 10-week-old boy was emaciated and starving, blinded, horribly sick, and cold. Some TLC unearthed his eyes and nose, and he seemed immediately

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CROW is one year old already!Thanks for joining us on our journey!

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The CROW cat page is current as of today. Please click the link and take a peek!Feel free to check out our In Memory page and help us remember those who have moved on.Thanks!

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Every spring and fall, animal rescue groups around the valley get flooded with calls from people who have taken in tiny kittens and don’t know how to care for them. Perhaps they were found behind a woodpile, in a garage, or in the bushes. If you find tiny kittens somewhere, please answer the following questions before removing the kittens from the nest:• Do the kittens feel warm?• Are they all

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Cleo traveled from Denver to join the CROW family on Monday. She is a fifteen-year-old chubby Siamese mix who will likely live the rest of her life at CROW. While she had a lot of difficulty with the initial transition, she is settling in now, just two days later. She still prefers the bathroom to any other room in the house, but she accepted some petting and wooing this evening and is eating

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This is a standard-sized shoebox. These three little ones still have their umbilical cords.Nothing quite like fresh babies! These are the beginning of a long stream of fall kittens, I'm sure. Let the season begin!

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Henry is a gorgeous adult cat, probably a senior, who has had a rough life. He was rescued from a trap in the woods, and his tail was terribly damaged. It later developed a massive infection and had to be amputated. A couple of years after healing from this, he developed advanced periodontal disease and other tooth problems, and had NINE teeth extracted! He feels much better now and is

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If you haven't seen the others, or just want to see them again, click here.

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Thought this was a cool little link. What do you think?

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TJ, a resident senior, has been diagnosed with feline squamous cell carcinoma--a cancer that affects the skin of cats, most often in and around the facial tissue. TJ's manifests in his right eye, on his nose, and along some of the edges of his ears. He has lost weight lately, but has good energy and astronomical affection levels.Please keep TJ in your heart, and wish him lovely last weeks (

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When I sent off the giant application to apply for nonprofit status through the IRS, I was informed that the turnaround time was averaging six months, and that there were three possible replies I'd get at that time:1) Denied2) Need more information3) Accepted#2 is the most common and what I was expecting.So imagine my shock today, when less than SIX WEEKS after putting the packet in the mail,

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Yay! She's with a family with kids and two half-grown kittens she can mother. She was tail-up exploring when I left, and my heart rests easy tonight.

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....Shoe!

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Ida joined the CROW family in early March when the city shelter filled up. She birthed her three kittens in early April, and only one of the three survived. (The runt, Zelda, interestingly.) Ida was standoffish at first, but has become more sweet every week that has passed since then. She is affectionate and chatty and loves attention. She is also an excellent mouser and has no bad habits.

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The Fourth of July is an exciting time for American humans, but can be risky for felines. CROW Cat Rescue in Monte Vista urges residents to keep their cats safe this Independence Day by following these four simple tips.1. Keep cats away from dangers.The noise of fireworks can startle cats, causing them to run away and potentially into danger. Those who do not fear the noise will be drawn to the

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The vet just called. Prosper died under anesthesia. No probably cause is apparent.Goodbye, Prosper. Your death is hitting me hard.

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A picture is coming, but I'm putting it at the end of this post in order to give the squeamish a chance to back out before scrolling down.Prosper is about 10 weeks old, and was just fine two days ago. Now he's got one nasty eye and another that ruptured in no time flat. I called the vet as soon as they opened this morning, and had to leave him behind for surgery. His only options were surgery

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I finally sent off the packet to apply for non-profit status today. Woo!Check out all those pages and tabs!Wish me luck!

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These little ones were orphaned at only a day old when their mother got hit by a car. They are currently being fostered by a doting caregiver and have already been adopted by a loving family near Greeley, CO. They are only 3 weeks old now and will remain in CROW's care for another 5 weeks before going to their new home. Excuse the blurry pictures of these boys; they're quite

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Mia, Mog, Mutter, and Maya, the orginal Sunday Cats showed up on my doorstep as an unwanted family 5 months ago. This week all four were adopted together and are settling into their new home. YAY!MiaMogMutterMaya

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Over the months since he arrived last October and after recovering from the severe pneumonia that followed, Rudy gained weight and grew strong. He even learned how to run on the grass and loved his supervised expeditions outdoors. His running was awkward and wild and more than a little out of control, but his joy was obvious. Always brave and adventurous, my Rudy.Rudy died in his sleep the

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Two years ago, Bob the Maine Coon slipped out of his Minnesota home where he lived with Shane and Nicole Meide and went missing for two years. They never found their 20-lb cat and eventually moved away from their home.Then, two years after he disappeared, someone found Bob and brought him into the Coon Rapids Humane Society, where they discovered that while he was microchipped, his information

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This old lady doesn't mind one bit that she's deaf and toothless and partly blind with a twisted paw. She loves to eat and snuggle and purr, and spends every night under the covers in the bed of a seven-year-old boy.

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A popular evening past-time for some CROW cats.From top to bottom:Twirl, the marionetteLola, the curled up cat ball,Jacob, the winking oneToby, every foster's friend Maya, keeping watchMog, butting heads with...the stuffed dog.

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The Green Pee Cat Litter System - More DIY How To Projects

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Elinor purrs and snuggles and is learning that other cats can be good companions. She can feel the vibrations in my throat when I sing to her as she rests on me, she can find her way around the house, she can smell and taste, and she can love. So what does it matter that she can barely see, can't hear at all, can't meow, walks with a limp, and only has three teeth?Clearly she was picked up with

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Click to watch!

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Bubba, Jacob (on top), Mama Mia (sleeping on side), Mutter (in the middle), Twiggy (in the front), and Mog (who falls off at the end).CROW cats are some of the happiest rescue cats on the planet, I think. Not that I'm biased or anything.Everyone in this video is available for adoption.

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When TJ first joined CROW, something about him reminded me of Maru, the chunky round-faced Japanese cat with an unnatural attraction to boxes and getting things stuck on his head. At first I thought it was just the body bulk and the round cheeks: (Maru on left, TJ on right) Then I realized it was more. (Again, Maru then TJ.) This was not the first time TJ has done such a thing, but rather just

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Here's a herd of CROW cats just soaking up the day. Counter-clockwise from top: Jacob, Mama Mia, Twiggy, Mutter, and Bubba.JacobMama MiaTwiggyMutterBubbaAll are fixed, vaccinated, friendly, good with cats and dogs, and ready for homes.

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In a recent study of 4,000 participants published in the Cancer Epidemology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal, researchers discovered that pet lovers are a third less likely to develop non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), a cancer of the lymphatic system. The report is quoted as saying, 'This large study provides support for a decreased risk between pet ownership and non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. And it's

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When TJ's humans became homeless, he ended up here with us at CROW. We kept his original name, since everything else in his world had been turned upside down. He's very large, has almost no teeth, and is declawed on his front paws. He getting comfortable in his new digs and made it into the giant human bed last night. His purr reaches the rafters, and as long as there is a human nearby to

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I once knew a cat who could not fully retract his front claws, so he sprained and twisted his leg joints repeatedly when he'd get snagged, until the day came that both front legs were injured and he could use neither. This is the only case of medically justified declawing that I've come across.While some cats survive declawing without long term issues, many become aggressive biters, develop

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Lucas went to his new home yesterday and we bid him a fond farewell. Much love to you, Lucas! Have a wonderful life!My camera and computer are having an extended disagreement, so I can't post pictures of our new arrival yet, but will do so as soon as I am able. TJ is a large neutered and declawed male whose humans became suddenly homeless, so he ended up here with us at CROW. He is sweet and

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A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from one of the local librarians who was concerned about a family of feral cats living across the street in the parking lot of a vacant business. The owner of the property was not able to be contacted, and the library refused to allow the family to reside on their property. We worked together with Alpha Humane League and they trapped all six cats, a mama and

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Bubba has the most luscious coat of any cat at CROW. It is shiny and thick and softer than the air around it. Pictures can't even begin to capture the shine, much less its other qualities.In the above picture, it may look like his tail is hiding behind the couch, but it isn't. This is all there is!He had an old irreparable fracture as a feral kitten and this was all that could be saved.And

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A valley resident contacted us a couple weeks ago, concerned because she had seen a feral cat nearby with a face full of porcupine quills. Fortunately, she was able to trap him within a couple of days. photo credit: Emily LutringerIsn't he gorgeous?We got him neutered and de-quilled, vaccinated and evaluated him, and determined that he had not been feral his entire life. Fortunately for sweet

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Wow, almost a whole week without posting! Don't worry, everything is fine here at C.R.O.W. Bubba is more affectionate than ever and back up for adoption, Lola is healing beautifully, and the handful of sick kittens are still slogging their way though this upper respiratory infection, but will be fine soon.We got a call about a feral cat covered in porcupine quills and are working on trapping

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We have a nasty respiratory bug going around right now and many of our critters are feeling a bit under the weather. Fingers crossed that the treatments kick in quick and everyone feels better soon.photo credit: supercoolpets.com

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It's a pet carrier, boom box, and fashion accessory all in one. You know, for those people who.... well, we don't know which people will use this, but we send our sympathies to their pets. And passers-by. The Lifepop's Stereo Pet Carrier is a large ventilated pet purse, with a built-in stereo and speaker system that hooks up to any iPod, MP3, DVD, CD, PSP player – even a laptop – so that one

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What a cute name for a CH kitty! Here is a darling video of Tumbles on YouTube, showing off his strong little body. His gait is very similar to Toby's.

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Messy Beast has a great article about living with disabled cats. Check it out!Helen, a mostly blind cat living in C.R.O.W.'s hub home

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Zangaro and Baz are not ours, but their video is a favorite of those who befriend cats with cerebellar hypoplasia, a brain condition that some equate with cerebral palsy in humans. CH causes poor motor skills in otherwise healthy and intelligent cats.Our Rudy's mobility is very similar to Zangaro and Baz on good days, but he isn't as strong as them yet. Toby's CH is milder than both of these

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Rudy traveled a hard 1500 miles from Tennessee to get to his forever home with us. In addition to his cerebellar hypoplasia challenges, he came down with severe pneumonia shortly after arriving in Colorado. He weighed only 4 pounds when he arrived, and experienced significant weight loss with his illness. He has no body fat and barely any muscle, all with low tone. This results in him having

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The visuals are lacking, but the audio is worth it. Pump up the volume, folks.And now an angle we haven't seen before.

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Maya loves to flaunt her beauty and prefers to be appreciated with eyes rather than hands. She likes other cats, ignores dogs, and tolerates humans. If we can catch her, she likes being held and petted, but remains skittish and is content to live side by side with humans, often resting on the couch just a couple feet from a person until they reach out their hand and end up petting air.She'd

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How can anyone resist this face?Miss Twiggy sends her love.

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Here she is about 2 months ago, in her sweet beauty.And here she is now, still sweet and lovable, but also itchy and uncomfortable, and darn near raw between eyes and ears. She has a few other spots on her body, but her head has been hardest hit.She seemed quite annoyed that I was capturing her current condition on film and has refused to look at me since then. Feel free to reassure her that

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Twiggy is darling as always and you can see who she is even from the other side of your screen, while Lucas is still larger than life and thwarts the camera's attempt to capture his essence. You'll just have to meet him for yourself. Can you see Twiggy's tongue sticking out?If you had trouble finding Twiggy's tongue in the last picture, maybe you'll have better luck with this one:Twiggy and

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Mog and Mutter of the Sunday Cats have come a long way from the feral kittens who landed on our doorstep one Sunday. They've discovered the joys of the couch, and the trials of being carried around by a five-year-old kitten enthusiast. They romp with the other kittens and enjoy life.Here's Mutter, in a very rare photo experience, showing what he thinks of being woken from his nap. Don't worry,

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Hours of fun and entertainment for both the cats and everyone in the room with them. If interest ever wains, you can just pull out a cardboard box, a square of bubble wrap, a few twist ties, and your finest silk shirt.Anyone can afford to keep their cats entertained with these economical and earth-friendly cat toys. Don't believe it? Then you likely don't have any cats. We can remedy that

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Cooper the cat is documenting his life with a lightweight camera that hangs from his collar and snaps a picture every two minutes. His cats-eye view is on display at Flickr (check it out--there are some gorgeous shots!) and will soon be featured on Animal Planet's new show, Cats 101.What a cool idea! Stay safe, little fur-man!Photo Credit: Cross Films.

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All right, it's hard to keep up with the daily posting when the C.R.O.W. blogger is on the road. A blizzard has sidetracked the intent to return to routine, but hopefully we haven't lost you all for good.The C.R.O.W. Rescue kitties are doing pretty well. Lucas is desperately missing his foster family (he didn't get to join TLC-needin'Rudy on the road trip), but is getting good care from the

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Out of town on an impromptu road trip and am lucky to be posting each day. Sorry for the brevity; I'll add more pictures and stories when I get back home. In the meantime, make yourself useful to your cat. ;)

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Cat toys and knick-knacks are fine and good and prolific, but if you want to give the cat-lovers in your life an original gift, check out C.R.O.W.'s picks for the best gifts for cat lovers, all in one easy link.Don't forget to check back for updates, too.If you have a cat-lover gift idea, leave a link in the comments. If we love it, too, we'll write up a post, or maybe even ask you if you'd be a

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So your cat can walk rooflines, jump vertically seven times its height, do flips in the air chasing toys, and blur around corners when chasing house dragons. So a dog agility course will be a breeze, right?

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Here's a tutorial for humans. However, we think that amateur efforts are generally very well-received. Don't you agree?

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We love geeks!This is hilarious! "She makes clever use of the earth's gravitational field to keep herself firmly attached to the floor of my living room." What are your favorite parts?

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You Are a Ragdoll CatYou are extremely cute and cuddly. You are downright adorable.Your personality matches your exterior. You are very laid back and sweet.You don't really like the outdoors. You prefer to stay inside where it's cozy.Luckily, you are the perfect houseguest. You are polite and obedient.What Breed of Cat Are You?How'd ya score?

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Wrriten mostly by staffers of the Onion, this parody of The Dangerous Book for Boys, et. al. is packed full of cat quirks that will set cat owners rolling with laughter. buy hereThis frisky volume contains a field guide to cardboard boxes, profiles of famous felines, a brief history of the Felinism movement, grooming and staring how-to's, and more. A fun read for all!

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Meet the Scarecrow. Wait, shouldn't that be the Scarecat?This motion-sensing sprinkler will scare the neighborhood cats (and other wildlife) out of the garden. Great gift for gardeners (or non-gardening grumps) living near a feral cat colony or an indoor/outdoor cat (or three).buy hereWhile it startles the cats, it's effective, humane, and good for the earth. Not too shabby. (And it never

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These pictures do not begin to do him justice, but you should have seen the outtakes. In 3D, he's a combination of striking markings and adorable fluff. He charms everyone who walks in the door, his purr echoes off the walls, and he finds the smallest human nooks and crannies in which to tuck himself. (Keep your mind out of the gutter, please.)Snuggling in the arms of a 6-year-old.Really

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Did you hear about the cat who swallowed a ball of wool? She had mittens. for sale hereUnnecessary Disclaimer: Don't try this at home. The above mittens were not actually expelled from a cat.

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Some days this is all we really need.

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All funny games for free at Theflashwarez

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Mama Mia of the Sunday Cats is coming along nicely, remembering her past life as a house cat and shedding her feral layers. Only two of us can touch her and we have to move slowly, but she's taken a liking to the camera and is becoming quite a ham. She loves conversation and wooing and dislikes fast movements in her direction.So much personality in just a tail.She may be a bit vain. Or not.Her

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Feel free to offer name suggestions for this little guy. He just came in today, and is less than pleased about it. He lets out a gravelly squawk from time to time to remind me that his world has been turned upside down. Bathtime should be interesting. He is quite a little character.See my foot?Where's my mommy? (Can't you just see it in his eyes?)He'll be spending his first night with us

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If you get your hands on this before we do, please let us know and we'll share your review. :)(The HTML beginner with a juvenile sense of humor is dying to make an image map out of that picture. Would that be bad?)

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Today two utility crews, a pair of bucket trucks, and plenty of other safety equipment all contributed to the rescue of Kitty, a fat black cat who had been stuck at the top of a pole near near some 26,000 volt power lines. Yikes!Kitty climbed the pole on Friday night and finally set foot back on solid ground today, 4 days later. Kitty's human, 13-year-old Gabe, said he would sleep with his

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This cat family was dumped at a nearby resident's house, who then showed up with them on our doorstep. They are a little wild and scared, but have lots of potential. They would be great house cats for a patient human who wants to experience the unique bond that grows between tamer and tamed. If they aren't quickly adopted, we'll post updates as their temperaments change with lots of daily love

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These best of friends will live the rest of their lives together. How cool is it that they didn't get separated?Much love to you, little boys! Good luck with your neutering tomorrow, and enjoy the rest of your lives. So glad you'll be together!

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