Hello and Happy Friday! As part of our Rescue Stories series we have a great story for you. Today I present you with Rico! We met Rico on Instagram and just had to find out more about his rescue. Rico was found in a dumpster, just like me. And let me tell you, the dumpster is not a nice place. Read on to see how his Mom fell in love with him at first sight. Lola Almost 12 years ago I lived on a busy street, and as I was walking home one day, I took the short cut which was behind a shopping center. As I walked past a dumpster I heard a cat crying. I looked around but didn’t see anything, so I kept walking. The further away I walked, the louder he cried. It’s so strange to say this, but it was as if he knew that I was walking away. I stopped and went back to where I could hear him more clearly, and realized it was coming from the dumpster behind a fast food place. I immediately searched for a couple of boxes so I could reach him deep down in the dumpster. I was horrified at this tiny emaciated kitten that obviously was put in there by a human (for the lack of a better word!) He had no hair except for the tip of his tail and you could count his bones that were protruding from his little body. I walked across the street with the kitten to my vet’s office to get him some help. He was infected with ring worms and infested with fleas and round worms. The vet treated him for all but the fleas. I brought him home and named him Rico. I had to de-flea him with a bath of pesticide, and I had to keep him away from my senior cat, Tazz, (who was diagnosed with cancer) for four weeks. In about two months he was fully recovered.
When I was at BlogPaws in June I was happy to see that Fresh Wave was there. I had heard about their products and was very interested in learning more about them. I’ve been moving towards having a chemical free home for the past couple of years because products laden with chemicals really aggravate my migraines, and I like to use products that are safe for Lola and Lexy. So I’m always on the lookout for natural products and was not disappointed with Fresh Wave.
It was interesting to know that Fresh Wave has been around for over 20 years, way before it was popular to use natural products. Their mission is to emphasize the safe and the natural, concentrating on making great products without using harmful chemicals or destroying the planet. A company with a conscience! I love it! Fresh Wave natural odor removing products use simple, pure and natural ingredients — water and natural extracts of lime, pine needle, aniseed, clove and cedarwood — to get rid of organic and inorganic odors. No chemicals, no headaches, and no worries around your pets.
Hello everyone! This is Lexy checking in with a special interview for Not Of My Own Species Day. Today I am happy to introduce to you to our special friend, Bearden, a bearded dragon! We met Bearden on Instagram and fell in love with him. We just know you will, too. Hello Bearden! Since today is Not Of My Species Day, I thought it would be a great day to introduce you to our blogging friends. Welcome to our blog and thanks for joining me. Ok, can you tell everyone what species you are and where you originate from? I am a bearded dragon and my breed originates from Australia!
Hello and Happy Thursday Purrsday! I’m really purring today because we have a great story for you as part of our Rescue Stories Series. Today I present you with Max! We met Max on Instagram (@mrpawesome) and fell in love with him. He’s also from New York, and... he was in the same shelter as me (NYACC)! What a small kitty world! Max had a rough start, but he’s definitely living the good life now. Read on to see how he mended two broken hearts… Lola On February 27, 2013, our world came crashing down. I was getting ready for work when our three-and-a-half-year-old cat, Theo, suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing. Tragically, he passed away. Theo was the love of our lives, and had been with us for exactly two-and-half years, to the day. We were beyond crushed. The experience of losing him - and the trauma of trying to get him help that rainy morning - was soul-crushing. We knew we'd adopt again, but wanted to wait awhile. I found solace chatting every night with others who'd recently lost pets at aplb.org (Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement). Slowly, I began to heal from the trauma. About three weeks after Theo's passing, I felt compelled to look at online adoptable listings. I was feeling brave, a bit stronger, and thought I'd try looking at cats without getting too upset. I browsed through the listings, and then stopped when I saw an ad for a seven-month-old smokey tabby tuxedo kitty named Max. His mischievous expression and unusual markings drew me in. I felt my heart race a little, the same way I'd felt when I first saw Theo's photo.
Hello everyone! This is Lexy checking in with our monthly #ChewyInfluencer review. Now, before I begin, I must tell you that Mother chose our review item this month. She should have left the choice in my paws, but you know how it is… sometimes we kitties have to let the humans feel like they’re in charge.
July is National Pet Hydration Awareness Month, which was started by the folks over at Pet Safe to get the word out to pet owners everywhere to be aware of their pet’s water in-take. I'm sharing some important information for cat owners to understand why keeping your cats properly hydrated is so important.
If you’re a Harry Potter fan you’ve probably heard of the Elixir of Life (a potion made from the Philosopher’s Stone that extends the life of the drinker.) In our universe we don’t have a Philosopher’s Stone, but we do have our own, easily accessible elixir – water. Water is essential for all beings because it assists in lubricating joints, transporting nutrients through the bloodstream, regulating body temperature through respiration, flushing waste materials out of the body by way of urine, and cushioning the brain and spinal cord, and the list goes on. For all of these reasons and more, it’s important we make sure our cats (and all pets!) have access to plenty of fresh, clean water.
Lola: Hello and Happy Sunday! Today we present you with selfies from our cat sitters! Lexy: Our cat sitters are Dawn and Deb, and they always take a photo to text to Mother. Even I posed for one, which doesn't happen all that often. Lola: Mommy went away twice in the past few months. One time Dawn came, and another Deb. So we've got four selfies for you!
Hi, I'm Lola! I went from dumpster kitty to princess and I lived the best life ever! I made my journey to the Rainbow Bridge on 1/16/24. I was always passionate about rescue and animal welfare and giving all animals the best life they deserve. I was an author, too! You can buy a copy of my book below. My sister, Lexy, and my Mom continue the blog. Welcome!
