Good news – things are finally starting to bloom. Bad news – it’s been raining cats and dogs, so I haven’t been able to go out and take pictures. So I thought I’d share actual cat and dog pictures instead.
Meet Link* – he showed up on our back porch during the really cold weather back in December. He was scared, ravenously hungry, and looked to be about 6 months old. We couldn’t leave him out in the cold, so we invited him in where it was warm. He ate a can of cat food like he hadn’t eaten in weeks, and took up residence under our dining room table, hissing at anything that dared come near.
It took him about 3 weeks to finally figure out that the two-leggers in the house weren’t a threat, and has become a cuddly, playful part of the family. He was quite happy that Princess Nagger had draped the leopard print fuzzy liner from an old winter coat across the ottoman:
His favorite past-time is to walk up to either of the dogs and rub up under their chin…then swat them with his front paws. You can imagine him snickering when he pulls that prank on either of them. He also loves to play with their tails when they wag them – it’s like he assumes they’re inviting him to attack. Travis is his favorite – probably because he doesn’t paw at him or chase him like Rolex does, just puts up with him, so Link follows him everywhere.
Rolex gets jealous when I’m taking pictures of Travis, he yips at me until I focus my lens on him:
Our other cat, Zelda*, is not all that happy with Link’s presence. She’s 2-years older than him, and he seems to annoy her like any little brother tends to do. She is quick to slip out of the main house and head straight to where us two-leggers are hanging out in the Summer House. Last week she was inspecting the shelves our hot carpenter friend built above my desk:
She finally found what she was looking for – a little patch of sunlight on the shelf below my desk:
Ah, the life of a dog or cat.
*Princess Nagger named the cats after the Legend of Zelda games – Zelda for the girl, and Link for the boy, naturally.
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Uh-oh! Being as your Post is about Dogs & Cats don’t that beat all! My Post is all about the new members in my family, “FISH”! LOL Have a great day!
Ha! My post yesterday was about a dog and a duck. You’ll have it. I included a picture of Mt. Rainier.
We seem to have pets just show up at our house. It’s like they know that we’ll take them in. Your cats are beautiful and the dogs are really sweet to put up with the new one.
Ahchoo to the cats, hello to the pups! Sweet photos.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, this was such a treat meeting Link. And all your furbabies. As I love cats AND dogs…but only have the pleasure of cats in our home [a boy and a girl also…Tahoe and Winston] And beautiful creatures you have too…I’m in awe of their beauty and handsomeness!!!
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LOL!!! nice shots for wordless!!! Happy WW! I hope to see you around @ my little world.
Such cute cats and dogs.
The cats are beautiful; we don’t have any because I’m allergic. 🙁
Princess Nagger would get along well with my sons – they are both huge Legend of Zelda fans.
Gorgeous photos of beautiful animals. I especially like the earth tones in each pic with leopard blankie bestowing royalty to Linky. Bubbles is a great added effect, too. GREAT post!
All of your animals are just gorgeous! Is Link a Russian Blue? My cat, Meadow, is a Russian Blue and he looks just like her, except she’s probably got 15 more lbs on her than he does. She’s a fatty.
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So cute your cats (ok, the dog too). I used to have a tortie that looked (almost) like Zelda but she did not have the white spot. But incl. the red tabby at the tip of the tail. I had two other cats with her but ‘Spike’ was my favorite. A personality, soft and very very cuddly. I still miss her.
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Love the pic of your cat.. she looks so comfy with the furniture at home.
Awww they are all so adorable!!!!
I think Zelda has found her calling as a shelf inspector!!!
Your pets are beautiful! Such sweet faces!
Cats are so funny. We have two and they are always doing random things. They like to chase each other through the house. Even though they act annoyed with each other, I think they’d be bored without the other one! Great pics of your pets!
Looks like your pets rule there. lol.
PN is really lucky to be growing up with these pets. 🙂 My kids have been after us to have a pet. We’re starting them out with a plant each… for now. 🙂
Cute Critters!!
Aw, love your fur babies. So sweet! And congrats on your newest member 😉
Your animals are gorgeous! Thanks for the linky!
How cute! We used to have a Tortie named Ginger. Your photos reminded me of her!
I really loved your pics & animal stories – esp because I didn’t post my babies today, thanks for giving me this week’s fix! Also, how did I not know you had a WW linky going? Adding you to my list for future hook-ups now!
Have a fabulous Easter weekend Stacy!
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Your animals are so pretty! And I love that your dog yips till you take it’s picture! So cute!!
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Your pets are darling! Thank you for sharing all the wonderful photos!
These are great! Such beautiful animals!
Your animals are so cute! You really must do something about those wires. Your kitty isn’t happy about it.
How do you get anything done with all those fuzzies to scritch at?
Ah, the lives of our pets. Must be nice. I wish I could find a patch of sunshine in the house and just take a nap.
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Your pets are cute! And so tolerant of each other 🙂
looks like they are contented just being inside the house. Sweet! I will be joining this meme in a short while. Thanks Stacy:-)
They are beautiful!
Adorable! I have 2 of them, mother and daughter, who fight constantly I might add… you would think I had dogs instead of cats by the way they growl at each other!
beautiful animals!
What adorable pets you have! Your dos in particular, have te most expressive faces 🙂
Your doggies are much kinder than mine would ever be.
Have a great day!
That is so sweet about the first story of the rescued kitty. Love the pet stories.
Too cute.
Beautiful pearly reflections.
Oh how awesome!!!!! Love all your pets.
Looks like your pets are very well taken care of. 🙂
I think your animals are adorable. It has been pouring here too! Hoping for some sunshine tomorrow. I am your newest follower from the Alexa blog hop! Nice ot meet you!
Once again my point is proven: cats automatically rise to the top of the hierarchy. Also the top of the shelves and just about everything else.
LOL!!!
The life of a cat or dog is pretty darn awesome!
One of my dogs has been missing since Monday morning. I’ve been calling in the night to see if we could hear her. Tonight she answered! My little Sunshine looks like an old dustmop with burs stuck all over, but she’s quite happy to be home safe.
Beautiful cats!
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what adorable babies!
That’s a heck of a houseful!!
It’s raining here too. Again. Which would be great if I had stuff in the actual ground instead of under the greenhouse. Oh well, the grass looks awesome from behind this window 🙂
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Beautiful Pictures!
Your furry friends are so cute!!!!
These are great! Is the one dog a heeler? gorgeous!
Wow, I guess Link is missing no more! Great pictures!