Look what we found!
This is a series of pictures of Daddy Kiril and me on a stroll not too far from where we lived in Santa Ana, Ca.
The shelter and the mall were around the corner from us so off we went for a walk.
I think it was absolutely cruel for the mall to restrict access to all those colorful little balls I wanted to play with, don't you?
I always loved it when we got home from a stroll, or the vet and I saw the stairs up to the apartment!
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On March 2, 2010, a few days before my birthday, we met for the first time.
I wasn't sure I wanted to allow Daddy to bring this huge box into the apartment, but when he told me its contents were my birthday present I was pursuaded. ;-D
Daddy had bought the Pet Gear Happy Trails Pet Stroller online, and that first week the 2 of us began to get acquainted.
My Pussycat Purrambulator, & I, soon became fast friends.
I like to sleep in the Feline Utility Vehicle (FUV) when not out Strolling, and despite playing hard to get,when Daddy wants to go somewhere, I really do enjoy our trips, as my blog posts have detailed.
So also, eventually, has Elvira, once she entered our lives later in the year. ;-D
However, it's time to finally toss the box it came in in to the trash.
Before doing so Daddy let us (Actually Elvira for the most part) give it a proper send off. ;-D
Elvira had a field day exploring the box.
Young Kitties are so easily amused, I swear. ;-D
I found it fun, for a few minutes, to play peek-a-boo. ;-D
However, when Elvira suddenly got emotional....
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Last week may have ended on a sad note, and the search that began with such high hopes might have ended in failure, but Elvira Mistress of Felinity has faith in her Daddy! ;-D
When we enter the gates of our apartment complex I always get excited because I recognize that we are home when I see the familiar walkway, bushes, and steps that I always see from my perch in the front window.
Oh, and there's another reason I get all happy, and excited... ;-D
After an hour break for lunch Daddy headed off to the Walmart, in Orange, where he hit paydirt. ;-D
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Hello, everyone, Elvira Mistress of Felinity here!
As I reported, last week ended on a sad note...
Armed with the knowledge that CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart, all sell the Sport Pet Kitty Play Cube, I got in the Stroller, and Daddy, & I set off.
After stopping at Starbucks, for the newspaper...
We got on the bus to CVS.
Curses! They had none at all!
Continue reading "Tortie Tuesday! The Great Kitty Play Cube Hunt - Pt. 1" »
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An important Public Service Announcement valid not just on New Year's Eve, & Weekend, but any Holiday, and really ANY day.
FEEL FREE TO SHARE!
If posted on your blog, share a link to this blog.
Thank you! ;-D
This advisory also applies to any guests at my weekend Anniversary Shindig, who strolled over. ;-D
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In case you missed it the story actually begins with a bit of doubt by Miss Elvira. ;-D
So, where was I?
Oh, yeah, I had to go Potty...BAD. ;-D
We left Belmont Shores at 530pm, and got home at 730pm...
Miss Elvira was very glad to see us! ;-D
Laugh all you want, Young Lady, your turn will come, I promise you! ;-D
Daddy rewarded me with dinner.
I was proud of myself, too!
Especially with regards to holding on to go Potty!
However, in the morning it was time to make a confession....
Continue reading "Stroll #8: Networking in Long Beach - Home at Last! And Just in Time, too!" »
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In case you missed it the story actually begins with a bit of doubt by Miss Elvira. ;-D
So, where was I?
Oh, yeah, if it's Saturday morning, it must be time for the next chapter in my adventure! ;-D
Having left Pussy and Pooch, at around 430pm, we headed around the corner to do some more Secret Paws shopping, at a tiny, but packed to the rafters, little Pet Treat & Gift Store, called Chuck & Toby, brought to you by the founders of the old Wiskers Store - Jim and Scott. ;-D
This store has lots of tasty homemade pet treats for sale, and sells all sorts of cool, and interesting pet products, supplies, toys, and nicknacks, for the Critters, and Humans, including a collection of Dogopoly games by breed!
The Facebook Page is a fun community sort of gathering spot, and includes photo albums, news, links, and heads-up about local events, plus a nifty video about the making of the Doggie Treats.
After we made our purchase Daddy told me he wanted to show me something really cool before we headed home.
He said it would make the eyes of every Kitty, in Pussydom Assembled, bug out in astonishment. ;-D
After taking a stroll thru the narrow streets of the residential neighborhood south of 2nd street, we finally arrived at the Bike Trail that runs, east to west, the full length of the beach in Long Beach.
Man, oh, man, I thought for sure I must have cashed in all my 9 Lives, and went to Rainbow Bridge!
It was glorious!
And, it was then that I suddently realized that I had to go Pee. ;-D
Continue reading "Stroll #8: Networking in Long Beach - Part 4" »
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In case you missed it the story actually begins with a bit of doubt by Miss Elvira. ;-D
So, where was I?
Oh, yeah, heading for the hills!
Specifically this nify Tower Cubeplex on a high shelf in the wonderful store Pussy and Pooch, in Belmont Shores. ;-D
From the comfort, and safety, of this high perch I was King of All I Surveyed!
And from there I could see everything in the whole store, and see everyone who came in.
As I was heading to my hidey hole one of the most amazing, and cool, critters I have ever had the pleasure to meet, was walking in the door with his Human, and was being fitted out with a Doggie Sweater, which was no mean feat to accomplish, trust me! ;-D
Once I got settled, and peeked out to see what was happening, I was absolutely floored by what I saw!
There it was!
The biggest damn Dog you can possibly imagine!
It was HUGE! So huge I could imagine Human Babies being given piggyback rides, much like older Human children get rides on Elephants, and Horses, at Zoos, and Fairs. ;-D
I hoped it wouldn't notice me, to tell you the truth, hoping that it had already had lunch, and was not in the mood for seconds! ;-D
No such luck. ;-D
Continue reading "Stroll #8: Networking in Long Beach - Part 3" »
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In case you missed it the story actually begins with a bit of doubt by Miss Elvira. ;-D
So, where was I?
Oh, yeah, exploring the Belmont Shore location of the wonderful Pet Boutique, Pussy and Pooch!
Daddy set me on the counter of the Pawbar, and I was offered the chance to sample some Premium Chicken, on the House!
They sell raw, dehydrated, and freeze-dried diets in addition to traditional kibble and canned diets, but the Pawbar is something altogether unique.
As the website explains: "With custom seating for up to three canines at once, the Pawbar offers the ideal services for modern (and hungry) urban pets. A daily selection of raw meat meals, simmered stews and meaty bones is prepared fresh daily, in addition to gourmet treats, snacks and more. Dog beer anyone?"
But it's also for Cats, too, if there are any brave enough to venture in to the stores with their Human! ;-D
Like the Stores, the Pawbar is an award winning place to see, and be seen, and been mentioned in all sorts of local media, print, and electronic.
You can see the video expose, of the LA location, by KTLA-TV Channel 5, here.
Alas, I was too excited to be hungry, something I would regret after we left.
The employees took pictures, and helped Daddy take pictures, too.
It was cool, and a little intimidating, finding myself a celebrity. ;-D
I went, and hid again, only to have Daddy drag me out, and hold me a while as he chatted with the owner, Janene.
At one point they tried to get a picture, from the outside, of Daddy holding me by the sign in the door window, from the inside, but the glare foiled that idea.
So, it was on to Plan B!
Daddy tossed me up onto the counter behind the cash register...
And held me for a picture, as well. ;-D
Continue reading "Stroll #8: Networking in Long Beach - Part 2" »
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Wednesday Elvira thought I was BSing her, tonite she is in awe of the story I am about to share, and can't stop looking at the photos. ;-D
Young Kitties, let this be a lesson to you: Sometimes your elders DO have Grand Adventures. ;-D
We left the house at 1230PM, Wednesday afternoon, and thought we'd be home by 5pm, a time we both agreed I could handle, since I'd already done 3 hour tours.
We got home at 730pm, and therein lies a tale. ;-D
Pull up a chair, this is gonna take a while, and cover several posts.
Readers of this blog, who have spent any amount of time exploring my sidebar know that the Boutique Pet Store, Pussy and Pooch, of LA, and Belmont Shore, are favorites of ours.
Since he got me the Stroller, in March, he's been promising the Belmont store that he'd see if he could find a way to bring me in for a visit.
Once we learned that Orange County Transit allowed Pet Strollers on busses, recently, we knew the time had finally come.
Once we got to the store, only expecting to spend 20 minutes, we found something quite unexpected. The employees remembered Daddy from his last visit in the Summer, and the owner was there, and she knew who we were because she remembered the e-mail Daddy had recently sent her inquiring about when they planned Kitty Mingles, to match their popular Dog Events, and had planned to reply. At their insistence that it was perfectly fine, if Daddy thought I wouldn't freak out, for me to get out of the Stroller, and explore my new surroundings, he unzipped the back flap. We rode 2 OCTA busses to Long Beach,, and 1 Long Beach bus to Belmont Shore, and along the way I was the focus of the attention, and curiosity, of several passengers, and so Daddy passed out my flier, and did a lot of talking.
There was so much to see that I hardly knew where to begin! From the moment we entered the place my whiskers were twitching, and my ears perkerd up, and my tail was raised, in great curiosity at all the different sites, and smells, that confronted me.
Janene Zakrajsek, Petreprenuer, and owner, of the popular, budding chain, encouraged Daddy to let me case the joint, and so I set out to do just that!
I took a look at the shelves of Premium, Natural & Organic, Cat foods from brands not familiar to us even from the big chain stores, the shelves of collars, leashes, and toys, from feather toys, balls, and Catnip toys, to things I'd never dreamed of, some a bit pricy, but all sure to pique any discerning Cats curiosity.
Then I saw the Pet beds, pet blankets, and Cat Towers, and immediatey made for some shelves on the other side of the room, past some of the cool looking, to Dogs I'm sure, Doggie Stuff.
Meanwhile, Daddy chatted with Janene, as they all kept an eye on my activity.
As the website says these stores are quite the experiece, for Human, and animal.
"Bouncy toys, tantalizing treats, stylish pet fashion and accessories for sassy bitches and hipster hounds, plus visually aesthetic modern pet furniture are just some of the fun indulgences Pussy & Pooch has to offer. From organic grooming and spa products, to stylish beds and carriers for your pooch or pussycat, P&P truly has something for everyone! Come discover what the Pethouse has in store for you!"
I was immediately attracted to a certain, expensive, 5 piece set of furniture, and spent a lot of comfortable, safe place, alone time, on this shelf high off the floor, surveying my surroundings, especially when more Humans came, brought shopping by their Dogs. ;-D
I may have arthritis, but I can still climb when the curiosity demands it!
Continue reading "Stroll #8: Networking in Long Beach - A Stroll for the Ages!" »
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