The Opinionated Pussycat

Cat Blogs on Typepad: Where are they?

Good evening felinity assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here.

I want to share something that occurred in possible response to a letter Daddy Kiril wrote to our blog host service, Typepad, a couple of days before we came home from our time at the vet, last week.

For years the Everything Typepad blog has done "Featured Blog" posts, highlighting blogs by Typepad users.

Readers can write in suggesting blogs to be featured, including their own.

There is even a skimpy "Animal Lover's" Showcase page with frequent updates to only 20 blogs!

http://www.typepad.com/showcase/animal-lovers

Daddy did some research and then decided to write and see what might happen.

The result was interesting, to say the least, and that is all that I have to say about it without knowing more about Typepad's thinking.

I will just share what has occurred, so far, and let you make up your own mind as to what it means:

The Nikita Institute For Feline Studies Book Collection: A Close-Up

Good evening, Felinity Assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here, to show you a close up of our growing Cat book collection!

The Nikita Institute For Feline Studies is always looking for books to add to our collection.

We have 67 books so far!

 

Daddy Kiril hunts down used books he finds interesting, about cats, and has gotten the occasional newer book, and then there are books we are sent to read and review by authors or publishers.

The oldest books in our collection, so far, are from 1956 and 1957. :-D

Both are children's books.

A 1956 reprint of a 1953 book called Mr. Grumpy and the Kitten.

Cats in the Belfry from 1957.

Of course, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T. S. Eliot was written in 1939, but our copy is from 1967.

Don't worry, we will continue to make our way slowly through the books, reading and sharing reviews. :-D

Elvira Mistress of Felinity to Wiley Miller: I Beg to Differ

 

Good afternoon, Felinity Assembled!

I don't usually confer The Knucklehead Award outside of The Elvira Factor, but, today, I'm making an exception. :-D

Daddy Kiril enjoys reading the comics in the newspaper....

Sometimes I like to sprawl out on the paper and see what's all fired interesting about the Funnies....

This morning I was not amused!

Non Sequitur, by Wiley, was openly spreading misinformation to its readers!

Some of those readers are no doubt impressionable young Humans....

So what's a Sassy Young Thing to do, I ask you?

Why, set the record straight, what else!

 

The man is clearly a misinformed Knucklehead! HMPHFFF!!! :-D

NOTE: I sent the following to Mr. Miller, via the Go Comics Contact Form, since there didn't seem any other way that I could find:

Dear Mr. Wiley Miller:

My name is Elvira Mistress of Felinity...

I'm a Cat, I blog...No Bull. :-D

I am writing in response to your panel for today about why God has not destroyed the Earth.

I believe that you are woefully misinformed, and have done a serious disservice to your readers.

Soooo, on my blog, today, I did my best to set the record straight :-D

 (I included a link to this post in my missive)

If you wish to explain yourself I would be more than happy to share your reply with Felinity Assembled.

Sincerely yours

Elvira Mistress of Felinity

A 2 yr. old Tortie, and co-blogger with her mentor Mr. Nikita, a 14 yr. old Maine Coon

Meowsings of An Opinionated Pussycat
 

 ****TUESDAY MORNING UPDATE****

To quote a famous phrase....Can't We All Just Get Along? :-D

Alasandra sends word that Artemisia, Fenris, Socks & Scylla, think BOTH of us are Knuckleheads, hee, hee! :-D

Upon further thought...I agree.

As the gang writes:

"We thinks it should read if it wasn't for Cats AND Dogs. We are rather fond of Fenris and could understand how God would like him too."

Nikita, Daddy Kiril, and I, continue to join Felinity Assembled in urging the lovely Arty Mouse to return from her lengthy, um, Walk About! Her family truly misses her, and so do we!

****END UPDATE****

 

National Geographic Goes to the Dogs...and Cats

Good evening Felinity Assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here, with a magazine review! :-D

The other day Daddy Kiril picked up the Spring 2012 National Geographic Special on Cats and Dogs, published by National Geographic Magazine.

This edition is on sale, in bookstores, until May 28th, or ordered online just in case all the stores sell out.

Daddy let me read it so I could share my thoughts, you know, Ladies First, and all that. :-D

There are 3 articles strictly about Dogs, only 1 strictly about Cats, and 3 that feature both.

That's one strike against the issue, right there, in my opinion.

The best thing about the whole, 96 page, issue, is the wide variety of Cat, and Dog, photos.

The Pet Showcase article is a Photo Gallery that features Cats & Dog images in equal numbers, with the Cat selections a mix of the serious, funny, and adorable.

Inside the Minds of Dogs and Cats is a fascinating article that discusses 2 things the Humans are apparently finding surprising to them, but are not to Felinity Assembled. :-D

1. Dogs in some ways are SMARTER than Chimps!

2. Cats are smart, too! A finding that researchers are very frustrated about for various reasons...hee, hee! :-D

I meowed with laughter as I read this section of the piece.

There was an article that obsessed ove the genes of Dogs, even featuring a 2 page spread of small photos of 39 different breeds.

Another strike against the magazine was that there was no similar article, and gallery, regarding Felines.

I was prepared to dislike the article titled "Cats: Man's other Best Friends", just because of the title, alone, but read on anyway.

Yes, the "Cats have staff" saying was trotted out, and the species as a whole seemed to be branded as "Aloof" in the aricle blurb, on the contents page, as well as the odd belief that Cats "are little changed" from our earliest ancestors.

The article more than redeems itself once one starts reading it, as, along with a nifty 2 page spread depicting the Cat Ancestral Family Tree, and 13 wonderful photos of Cats in various settings, the writing covers a lot of interesting ground related to Cats, our history, our various personality, and physical, traits, and more, that just goes to show you that while Humans think they know a lot about us, they actually really don't know as much as they think. :-D

Which means that Felinity Assembled is doing a fine job of protecting State Secrets. :-D

As part of this chapter Nat Geo pays tribute to a 1965 cover story about 3 Cats, named Joliette, Susette, and Avanga, and solo boat journey, around the world, by the 16 yr. old Human named Robin Graham ( Cool photos! ).

For the fates of the 3 intrepid Kitties you will have to read the tribute. :-D

The Dogs Forever at Our Sides article is a fascinating piece that reveals that Canine Assembled has done a really terrible job keeping ITS State Secrets from the Humans. :-D

There is also a great Dog Family Tree 2 page spread with this piece, plus some great photos, and a swell tribute to the 2002 story of a Paraplegic German Shepherd, in a Canine Wheelchair, named Sonntag, and the cross country journey he took with his Human ( Cool photos! ). :-D

There is also a fun photo gallery of images taken by the great Dog Photographer Elliott Erwitt.

Thee article about The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, is very interesting.

The Reader's Favorite chapter, that ends the edition, features photos of 3 Dogs, and 4 Cats.

Despite its flaws I give the magazine 4 out of 5 Paws, and recommend it to anyone interested in Dogs, and Cats, wether you are a Dog, a Cat, or a Human. :-D

 

 

Someone Old Introduces Something New, Someone Sassy Thinks it's Classy

For the past 9 years I, Nikita, have been blogging away, about all things Feline,  and since New Year's Day 2010 I've been doing so here on my own blog! :-D

And Elvira Mistress of Felinity joined me in the last half of 2010.

Based, as we are, in what the Humans call "Santana", in "The OC", in "SoCal".

Our posts range from the casual, to the emotional, the funny, to the serious, the interesting, informative and, the opinionated to the poetic, and lyrical, and, occasionally, controversial.

When it comes to opinion, investigation, and controversy, we pretty much are equal opportunity stirrer uppers. :-D

You never know, from day to day, just what you will find us writing, or writing about, or where we'll get our inspiration. :-D

That was originally written on New Year's Day to celebrate our 2nd Blogoversary.

A lot has happened since then.

When such varied worthies as Kenan Peters of Pussy and Pooch, La Shawn Barber of La Shawn Barber's Corner, Sparkle the Designer Cat, author Kristen Levine, and the OC Weekly, can all agree on something, in 2011, & the latest just last month (Joining a list of Worthies from 2010)...then you know you must be doing something right, and possibly on to something special. :-D  

 In the early fall Daddy Kiril had been thinking of maybe getting another shirt done to help promote the blog, but wasn't really thrilled with just using words like the first one 2 years ago.

The idea was that, using their online Design Lab, and our ideas, Daddy could have 2 T-Shirts made, for free, that would promote Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat...and all we had to do was share our thoughts about the experience, and the resultant shirts, on our blog.

 At the start of December I received an e-mail from a representative of an online company based in Northern California.

 As the person who contacted us wrote:

 A few people in our office suggested I check out your blog, and I thought it was really well done and perfect for this opportunity.  We rely on word of mouth and social media to market ourselves, so in exchange for the shirts, we'd love if we could have our shirts reviewed on your blog.

 Sounds simple, right? Well, yes, and no.

We had orignally thought of using the badge in our sidebar, but that didn't pan out, so we got in contact with Ann, of Zoolatry, and discussed the notion of using elements from the badge that she designed last year, with a Writer/Journalist Theme, and asked her if she could give it some thought, and help us out.

 What she came up with was brilliant, but it took 2 months of back & forth with the company, partly due to Holiday Interruptus, and partly to our not being familiar with the pixel requirements needed for best results, before everything was just right.

 Along the way Ann came up with a couple of other design ideas, including for an Award Badge for us to present (Yes, you read right, bit more on that in a future post!).

Your Rights as a Cat Blogger, Your Human's Right as a PJ Pundit, at Risk!

Good morning, Felinity Assembled!

Professor Nikita, and Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here, with a very important message for all of you, and for the Pet Blogging Community, in all of its variety.

We want to alert you to the threats that are the Stop Online Piracy Act (House Bill) & the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act (Senate Version) 

 Join us in protesting SOPA & PIPA!  This affects all of us with blogs!

The largest Online Protest in History!

There are bills in Congress that will affect your rights, and the rights of your Human, on the web and will censor all web sites, blogs (Kitties, That means YOU!), etc. 

All about PIPA

SOPA In a nutshell :

SOPA explicitly states that companies will be liable for everything their users post. Sites like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Reddit, Wikipedia, or any sites that allow user generated content CANNOT exist under these laws. Immediately after this bill is passed, you will see the media mafia (MPIAA, RIAA, etc) replacing websites like Wikipedia with commercialized encyclopedia software. Mainstream media outlets will not cover this bill because they are the ones lobbying for it.

If you want to know more - Google created a doc to read and inform - SOPA for Dummies. 

Also Check out American Censorship.org !

WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN AND SENATOR AND

STOP THIS BILL FROM PASSING!

 To help you do this stop by Fight the Wall  and connect with your Representative!

Great story on Personal Liberty Digest: The Web World Fights Back Against Federal Internet Control (Includes a Video, and Link to an important Open Letter!)

SOPA/PIPA Blackout: Video, & Info

SOPA Strike (More info, and links than you have Dried Kibble in your daily food bowl! Trust us!)

Images of a Blackout, as captured from various websites: Here’s what an Internet blackout looks like, and here, too!

Wednesday evening on GBTV:

Asking Americans to “engage your brain”, Glenn Beck boils down why the legislation is bad, stating it would make things less efficient and that the vague wording of the bills makes “ease of censorship” by the government “disturbing” and “China-esq”. But ultimately, Beck says that any regulation on the Internet should never be allowed because “it‘s the only thing left that isn’t regulated up the wazoo”.

Watch this video... it will be 22 Minutes very well spent, trust us!

I, Nikita, and Daddy Kiril (Musings of a Mad Macedonian and 2 other, long retired, Blogs), have been blogging since 2002, and Elvira Mistress of Felinity joined us in Fall 2010.

Those who have followed us over the years know that we are not only about Cute, and Funny, Photos (Although all 3 of us are Cute, and Funny!), but also about Writing Poetry, 100 Word Cat Stories, Humor, & Parodies, as well as fearlessly educating & informing, investigating, and also expressing our opinions, all in a no holds barred fashion.

We encourage you to explore our blogs, and spread the word if you like what you read. :-D

America, and Americans, are at risk of losing our Freedoms, Freedoms guaranteed us by the Founders when they wrote the Constitution.

If these bills pass through Congress, you, and your Human, can say goodbye to the Internet as we know it, including the young, and growing, Critter Blogging Community…and another piece of our liberty.

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Thank you to Cats of wildcat woods, and Zoolatry, for the heads-up! :-D

A Special Thank You to Ann, of Zoolatry, for the image, above.

The image, without the additions of extras related to this Alert, was not intended to be shared for a month, until Daddy received the items that the final version (Yes, size does matter, for some things, apparently, hee, hee!) of the image will hopefully appear on.

Ann has been working, very patiently, with Daddy, on this image, and some other special ones that we will soon debut, for over a month, and we will be forever grateful for her talents, and her friendship. :-D

The Image, above, will find a permanent spot, in the sidebar of this blog, and Daddy's as well, to show where we stand on the issue of Censorship.

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***UPDATE - Noon***

We would like to thank the Cats of Wildcat Woods for being the 2000th comment left on this blog since it began on New Year's Day, 2010.

Reader support for what we do, here, is appreciated more than we can ever say! :-D

***END UPDATE***

Pampered Pets Newsroom Page Features Sassy Saucepot Review!

Good evening, Felinity Assembled!

Elvira Mistress of Felinity, here!

I am soooo happy, and it wasn't due to getting into the Catnip Stash, either! :-D

As you may be aware, the other day saw the debut of The Sassy Saucepot Review, in which I sank my teeth into reviewing stuff, specifically my very first book!

I was not the only Feline, or Pet Blogger, or general interest magazines, TV Shows & websites, for Humans, to review the book so the authors have begun to add descriptions, quotes, and links, on the "Newsroom" Page of the website for the book, Pampered Pets on a Budget.

Just look at that! That is soooo Pawsome! :-D

It is very cool to be on the same page with Caren & Cody, of Cat Chat Review!

You can also see videos of the authors TV appearances, including Kristen's Dog licking the feet of one host! :-D

I simply couldn't wait to tell Daddy what I saw, and he was very proud of me!

The Sassy Saucepot Review: Sinking My Teeth into Reviewing Stuff!

Good afternoon Felinity Assembled!

Today is a great day!

I'm taking the next step in my up, & coming, career :-D

I, Elvira Mistress of Felinity, welcome you to the innaugural edition of The Sassy Saucepot Review!!! :-D

On Nov. 30th Nikita got an e-mail:

Hi Mr. Nikita,

The founder of Fetching Communications, pet lifestyle expert Kristen Levine, recently co-authored a book about ways families can save on pet products and services without compromising their pet's well-being. 

The book is called “Pampered Pets on a Budget:  Caring for your pet without losing your tail". I’d like to send you a press release about the book and a copy for your review if you’re interested. 

Kristen is also available for interviews to further discuss the book’s topics and any other pet lifestyle questions you may have.  Please let me know if you’re interested.

Thanks!
Pawsitively,

Joanna Smiley, Dogged Publicist

Miss Joanna is apparently an award winning writer, and journalist, in addition to her listed job, so we were very honored to be contacted, and Nikita immediately said send away!

When we got the book Daddy Kiril, & Nikita, looked it over, and thought it would be the perfect opportunity for me to do my first review.

So I spent a week reading the book, and chewing on its contents.

This took a huge, um, bite out of my usual Nap, and Snooze, time, let me tell you!

As I've been reading the book I decided it was important to learn more about this "Fetching" place, and the authors, Kristen, and a Jeffrey L. Barnes.

The fact that it took 2 Humans to write such a thin book caught my interest right from the get go! :-D

Fetching says it's "the world's 1st marketing and public relations company, focused on pet business and verterinary specialty practice." They consider it their job to help other Humans in these fields "Find Solutions to Mark Your Territory".

You see, Humans "Mark" their territory in ways quite different than we in Felinity Assembled would, or even Dogs do, for that matter, um, hee, hee! :-D

According to these Humans "Fetch, Stay, Heel, and Rollover" are just a few of the things they teach their clients how to do.

In fact they have a "University" that teaches Humans, in the above fields, 21st century Socialization Skills.

Their website offers a bunch of fun, and interesting, video clips of the authors appearing on all sorts of programs, and at various events, plus a blog (Sit, Stay, Speak), and various case studies, and client testimonials.

Mr. Barnes was once the Director of Marketing for Florida Veterinary Specialists, and NYC Veterinary Specialists, & his work involves striving to give  vets, and business owners, sound business advice in their daily operations, & representing them in business interaction with others, and he lives with 2 Dogs.

Synergy Veterinary Consulting and I Need Answers Today Online.

Mrs. Levine  had a long career with the SPCA promoting pet adoption, & pet lifestyle education, and she has been interviewed on all sorts of Radio, & TV shows, and contributes to pet & vet trade mags, is Bissell Homecare's official Pet Spokesperson, and a member of the Toyota Pet Expert Team. 

 She is also the host of the show Radio Beastro, and a columnist for Petside.com.

 She lives with a Dog, and pair of miniature Donkeys.

With all this to recommend them, it made reading the book even more interesting.

There was certainly a lot to nibble on, so much so that I ended up writing the author a few questions, since she announced a willingness to entertain them.

I'll get to those, and her response, toward the end of this post...

 

With only 67 pages of actual information to digest the obvious question is...Just how much useful information can be packed in such a limited amount of space?

The introduction, while making the point that "No one book will answer all questions" explains that the intent of the authors is to provide a basic starting point, and they make the point that the "Companion Pet Industry" has grown since 1997.

There are now more experts, products, services, and resources, than in past decades.

The book is divided into 10 chapters, with each author handling 5, and each chapter ending with a brief summary of what was discussed.

The topics are gouped as follows:

The human animal bond, and the health and well being, of both thanks to the relationship, pet adoption & its cost effectiveness, why the internet may be useful but not always right, trusted online resources, the value of your veterinarian, veterinary terms, and definitions, pet insurance, food, choosing groomers, boarding, and breeders, and affordably living the Pet Lifestyle.

 

Respected Blogger Insults Cats, Calls Into Question Patriotism of Felinity Assembled

 
 

When it comes to defending the honor, and dignity, of being a Cat, a Girl's job is never done.

It has been reported that a brave member of the Military Canine Corp participated in the raid that took out Osama Bin Laden.

I know what role they are saying it had, but you know the Military...Nikita, & I, Miss Elvira, are of the opinion that if a certain part of Osama's anatomy got bit off...it's not something they will publically admit happened. ;-D

Anyway, that's not the reason for this post.

 
 

I'm a Lady, or I'd punch out the lights of a Blogger for his comments about Cats, and our Military Prowess as a Species.

Ed Driscoll, filling in for the vacationing Instapundit, posted, without rebuttal, or comment of any sort, a link to a story called "Don’t Bring a Cat to Kill a Terrorist". 

Rob Long, Editor-In-Chief of Ricochet, had these things to say about Cats, without providing any evidence, whatsoever, to backup his disgraceful, hateful, assertions:

"cats are pointless"

"In the debate of Dog v. Cat, case closed.  Dogs are fierce warriors, loyal friends, hard chargers, face lickers, snack lovers, and, clearly, patriots. 

They didn't bring a cat to kill Bin Laden."

Excuse me?

Dear Rob: Where in the hell do you get off making such a blanket statement about the value of Felines, individually, or as a species?

How DARE you call into question Feline fierceness in battle, loyalty, skill at Face Licking,  apprecation of a good snack and, most importantly...Patriotism!!!

And how do you know that a Cat WASN'T involved in killing Osama Bin Laden?

So many conflicting reports on just what went down have been told by members of the administration, and congress, in interviews, on & off the record, the last few days I don't trust any of it except the fact that the murdering scumbag is dead.

If a Cat WAS involved, somehow, I would not be surprised if it was not something they would want to make public, sort of like names of the members of the Seal Team, or details of the stealth technology used on that helicopter that was damaged in the raid.

Let me educate you, and Ed, and your readers, about Cats and the U.S. Military.

What I'm gonna share is just that info that can easily be found online by any Human with half a working brain.

Like any Human Soldier when given a pass to go off base to relax, "intelligent, affectionate, yet loftily independent" Military Cats can get a little rowdy.

The Dept. of Defense covers up its embarrassment over this with reassuring, info rich, educational sites such as this one created in 2002: "Cat Herding on the Military Range".

6 years later the DoD, realizing that no-one was buying this story, and that word was leaking out about how Military Bases "often struggle with how to manage their Feline Military Recruits", created an education program designed to make sure Officers "Don't Let Your Cats Go AWOL! "

AWOL? As IF!

That the DoD had the nerve to post these stories when they knew damn well that Military Pussies have made, and continue to make, their mark as members of the Armed Forces of the United States, is a disgrace.

EXHIBIT A: Wizzo, the Military Working Cat! A distinguished member of the U.S. Air Force, no less!

Supply unit uses 'military working cat' to control critters.

What was that about "Pointless", Rob?

There are 'Military Working Cats' no doubt doing things that are classified, and that we will never learn about.

Then there is this that came into being shortly after 9/11:

"On September 23rd, 2001, Operation Noble Foster was officially launched to provide temporary foster homes for military and paramilitary owned cats....

Since 2001, more than 6000 people have signed up as foster volunteers and more than 5000 cats have been fostered. Our foster volunteers are proud to have made it possible for there to be many very happy reunions, and many foster volunteers have continued to foster for other military pets."

Operation Noble Foster

And there is Pets for Patriots:

"Who we serve - We’re for those who selflessly defend our country’s freedoms and the animals who love them.

What makes us different - Our sense of duty. We’re determined to make the joys of adult pet ownership achievable and affordable for the men and women of the U.S. military. One of the only organizations dedicated to these two populations, we have the power, desire and commitment to change lives every day – for the better.

What we value - Connecting people and pet in mutual friendship and companionship. We hold dear the ability to liberate adult shelter animals from near certain death and the chance to show gratitude to our country’s patriots by providing them with a new best friend.

What we fight for -Happy, loving homes for adult shelter pets and military personnel; whiskers and wet noses galore."

To many Felines, unable to serve in active service for one reason or another, being the companion to a Human member of the services, and their families, is an honor, and responsibility, taken just as seriously, and that there are Humans out there who take care of those Felines whose Humans are overseas, and have no-one else to care for their Cats, is something they are quite grateful for.

That there are also Humans who help connect homeless Cats willing, and eager, to serve their country as part of finding a Forever Home, is another reason to be grateful.

When it comes to courage, and resourcefullnes, in battle Animals are amazing, and it's not just brave Dogs, either (See our sidebar for all sorts of related resources in support of Military Animals).

Have you ever heard of the PDSA Dickin Medal: 'The Animals' Victoria's Cross' ?

The British know how to honor their Military Critters!

Only one Cat, in 1949, has ever been awarded this honor.

Simon The Feline British Naval Hero of the Yangtse Incident

OK, I think I've made my point clearly, and unequivically.

Time for a Nap.

****UPDATE 7AM - 5/7/11****

Commentors to the Ricochet piece are coming to the defense of Felines!

 

Elvira Mistress of Felinity Requests Your Vote! - That Darn Cat 2011

 Hello, Honey, Elvira Mistress of Felinity here.

May I have your attention, Felinity Assembled?

Am I Buzzworthy? Daddy, & Nikita, think so, and if you agree with them, I humbly request your help, for the next month, because...

They have entered me into a contest.

The local newspaper, the Orange County Register, holds a contest every spring (This is the 6th time.) that they call That Darn Cat!

Felines who live in Orange County, here in SoCal, are encouraged to get their Human (18 yrs. old & up) to submit a photo of them, along with a 200 word Biography...

The contest runs from April 11 until noon on Thursday, May 11, 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There will be two winners.  

One winner will be determined by the number of votes their photo receives and the other by Register judges.

The winners will be announced in the Register's Life section and online at ocregister.com/pets on Monday, May 16.

The Prize: Two top cats – one chosen by voters, the other by Register judges – will win a kitty gift basket including toys and supplies and $100 gift cards!

Nikita has entered this contest twice before, and didn't make the cut with the voters, or the judges.

Did you know that voters can cast their vote 10 times a minute?

No wonder he didn't win, despite his dashing good looks! ;-D

Anyway, when Daddy brought up the contest, yesterday, Nikita said that maybe I should enter.

He said that my being a fresh face, and an up, & coming, new blogger,who is his Protege, might hold me in good stead...plus, he said, making me blush furiously..."She's Drop Dead Gorgeous!" ;-D

 

The Contest Tool allows for sharing on Facebook, & Twitter, and I am hoping that friends, and fans, of all three of us, will take the time, in coming weeks, to show your support, and encourage your readers, friends, and family, to join you (You must register to vote, and leave a comment of support about why you did so!).

Explore this blog, and my contributions to it, delight in the pictures of me from the time I was a Kitten, last July, to the present, and I believe you will like what you encounter.

I spent last night, forsaking my nap, to think of the best way to introduce myself to OC Register readers, and the judges, and I now present to you what I wrote (Links added just for this blog post)...

( The VOTE FOR ME Badge is in the sidebar! )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello, I'm Elvira Mistress of Pussydom and...

Honey, I'm The Most Delightful Pussycat in the World! Bold & Fresh, with Tortietude to Spare, and Don't You Forget it!

Rescued from outside a 2nd floor apartment in the middle of the night, in July 2010, by Daddy Kiril, & Orange County's premiere Cat Blogger, my mentor, 13 year old Nikita Cat, I was a 5 month old tiny bundle of flea infested, frightened, cold, hungry, Kitty, that barely weighed 5 lbs.

In the 8 months since that night, Nikita has taught me everything he knows, and I have blossomed into a Proud, and Vivacious, Feline Pundit in my own right, as his Protege and am a Jr. Journalist, & Correspondent for the Feline News Network, and a Student of the Nikita Institute of Pussydom Studies (NIPS).

 

I'm more than just a great looking Kitty.
I'm playful, and curious, and love to chase balls, and hug a Boogie Mat.

I have had a letter published in the OC Weekly, and been praised by Bestselling author, blogger, Sparkle the Designer Cat.

My photo is from October 2010.

Our Blog is Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat.

Come over, and see me sometime! ;-D

****UPDATE 4/14/11****

Nikita, Elvira, & Daddy Kiril Star in their 1st Video Together!

****END UPDATE****

****12 Days Later****

Total Saucepot With IMPRESSIVE "Curriculum Vitae" Woefully Behind in Contest

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Thank You Ann, of Zoolatry, for the Special Badge!!!