Wednesday, December 30, 2009

I almost.....

got my entire body into the box. My big head wouldn't fit.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

purrs 4 Peace Week 29: Thank You


Special thanks this week to two loyal participants in the Purrs 4 Peace project: Anya and her cat Kareltje - a handsome ginger and white pictured above. Eleven years ago, when he was about a year old, Kareltje was found sitting in a paper box near a river where he had been dumped. However, once he was adopted by Anya he began living a life fit for a King- well deserved. Kareltje is famous due to the impressive blog at www.anya-kareltje.blogspot.com which has hundreds of followers from around the world. The popularity of the blog is readily understandable, with it’s inventive graphics, beautiful photographs and, of course, stories about the adorable Kareltje. The special relationship between human in cat is apparent. Recently Anya posted a lovely poem about how they- human and cat- understand one another. Anya and Kareltje are devoted friends to others also, visiting their blogs regularly. They always leave a delightful comment.


I am very appreciative that they have been excellent friends to Confucius Cat and the Purrs 4 Peace project. Since the very first week the purrs from Anya and Kareltje have come strong and peaceful from their home in the Netherlands. Mummy and I look forward to their weekly comment in which Anya says: “We always purrrrrrrrrrr......we never forget !!” Thank you Anya and Kareltje. I will always remember and never forget your generous and kind friendship.


Thank you to every purrticipant. It has been impossible to keep track of everyone purrticipating from week to week. Therefore, I am including all those who have assisted with this project and will add newcomers from week to week. Thank you and BRAVO one and all!


Mwasa Mimine (France); Heather Doherty and Hazel (Mass, U.S.); Anton Hoppins; Hobbles Gonzalez; Tippi Rathke; Mocha Chip Carey; Ciarán Moylan (New Zealand); Snidely Watson; Gato Fierro Gonzalez (Chile); Michelle Webster and Puffin Webster (Australia); Polly Elgato; Bob TheTomato (South Carolina, U.S.); Sam Cat Furrycoat (London, U.K.); Evelyne Jeanette Chezum (California, U.S.); Branston Cat; Ashlee Lee (Ontario, Canada); @Mariodacat (Wisconsin, U.S.); Kat Bengalcatdomination; Chi Chi Wonder Cat (Australia); Scooby Doo Kennedy; Sheri Kline (Colorado, U.S.): Emacs Gee (Utah, U.S.); Elsie Fallualah Graves (Virginia, U.S.); Oscar Catto (Bristol, U.K.); Pantaloons La Poodle; Smudgie Hb Matthews (Leeds, U.K.); Buu Vaughn (Kentucky, U.S.); Patricia Melton (Texas, U.S.); Riško Zipser (Slovakia); Milaine Pisani (Malta); Isabelle Freitas; Lisa Butler; Cathy Green (London); Angelina Leung with Rusty, Rudy, Max & Misty (Hong Kong); Bas Tet Sab; Nipper Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Xana Herrera Garcia; Mira Mahadewi; Angel Hope Eddlemon (Georgia, U.S.); Molly W. Read; Maria Anna; Bibi Maček; Cohen Cat (Australia); Shari Lucyk (Ontario, Canada);Judy Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Tina Dubberke (Iowa, U.S); Oliver Stewart (Alberta, Canada); Helen Melon Redsaw; Tiggy Adams; Pilchard Piecrust (Newcastle, U.K.); Leah Slwinski (Swansea, U.K.); Arya Yumuk Baki; Tippy Kat; Renee McMullen; Tracy Paul; Koghi Kroket (France); Tiny Maumau; Tiger Similikitty Cat (Indonesia); Vladana Acimovic (Serbia); Bigpuss Crow (Heaven); Waffle Morton-Simpson; Aladdin Boo Turek; Moo Taylor; Lucy Pye (Alberta, Canada); Spike Wells; Lisa Kessler; Chubs Oaks (North Carolina, U.S.); Thistle ‘Tabs’cat Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Perris Andrews, Shadow & Slinky; Jasmine ‘Jazzy’ Johnson (West Midlands U.K.); Tiger Inboots; Shenaenae Reilly (Oregon, U.S.); Montana Brown);Tepú Camacho Rodriguez; Kitty Token; Debbie Tudor-Davies (Manchester, U.K.); Dominique Mulkeirins (France); Michelle Knight; Mel Sanso and her cats (Georgia, U.S.); Atkinson Bubby Rose (Alberta, Canada);Jennifer Fisher (NY, U.S.); Amanda Konzelman (Ontario,Canada); Paula Blindee (Quebec, Canada); Poppy N Wiskey; Jinx Lazorek; Blk Cat (Bristol, U.K.); Thomas Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Smokes Squeezyt Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Brittany Bazemore;Caroline Rosebery; Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Eric Robertson; Cathy Troy Bailey, Blaze, Solo and Itty Bitty Kitty; Bill Koukmenides (Australia); Sparky Earnest MacDonald (South Africa) Diana Edens (Texas, U.S.); Silja Larsen; Sparky Cat (Kentucky, U.S.); Emma-Charlie Cat (London, U.K.); Fiona Lickorish (U.K.); Skye Winkless (Leicester, U.K.);Poppy Cat; Buzz Edens; Jo Macro (London, U.K.) Gui Nness; Galushka Rediviva (Spain); Debbie ‘Lawton’ Mildenstein (Newcastle, U.K.); Woody Edens; Alicia Lestat; Caroline Ashall; Lenore Elena Sabal (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Colin Redmond (Ireland); Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Patrizia Anzani (Italy); Charles Chunks Mather (Weymouth, U.K.); Pinky, Ash & Boo (U.S.); Basil Anthony Blencowe (West Midlands, U.K.); BootBlack WhiskerPants; @Pasta_the_cat; Brody Cat (California, U.S.); Dominik Tanguay (Montreal, Canada); Janet Carleton and Mozartdane (Ohio, U.S); Keiko and Luna T Katt (Connecticut, U.S.); @CheshireK; @orangecatblues; Karyn and the 24 cats and 40 kittens of animeals; The Sanjee and the hotties @Hotmbc; @BrucetheCat; The Cyclone Cats; DazeyJesseConner Cloud and their family; KC; Anne-Sophie Lesgourgues (France).@JoannaV40; @Aclockworktoad; @smudgebestcat; @norwoodsworld; Feria Chan in Hong Kong with her eleven cats (China); Topaz and her mummy @grrlysquirrel; @Hannibalcat; @BettinaWagner and Derrik the Dachshund (Germany) @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; The Island Cats (Michigan, U.S.); Christine Harris (Manchester, U.K.);Lopy; Micco Huginn; Kritter Kommunity; Skizzetto Felis (Italy); @Kitty_rescue; @prmros (Fiji); Lao Tzu, Confucious, Professor, Mencius and Felix @KittyBoutique; @Kat5rescue; @victortabbycat (Wisconsin, U.S.); @RRcatty (Oklahoma, U.S.); Agnes Straysalot; Marie Cat-Harbec; Bobbi Mccluney; Our family Cat-a-blog kitties; Kit Oakes (Averett); Heidi Poels (Belgium); Terri Craig (Toronto, Canada); Mandy Lekitkat Ristow (South Africa); Natalie von Loenfeldt (U.S.); Gato El Gris Zoff; Willow Fisher (London, U.K.); @Cathykeisha; Chiara Mandel (Germany); Baron Von Cat; Cricket Salviati (San Diego, CA); Dust Cassavetes; Luke Screenwalker (Cedar Rapids, IA); Neko Blue Russian (Venezuela); Britt Johnson and her 10 cats (West Midlands, U.K.); Arsène Le Pépère (France); @JinJinDoggy; @Javatyger; Kippy Johnson; Mara Beštija and her family (Serbia); Carlzy Hutchings (London, U.K.); Willi Mccluney; Al Ryan (Wales, U.K.); Christin Harris (Manchester, U.K.); Roo Pringle (London, U.K.); Biddie Cat Salsberg (Washington, D.C.); Milla DeMillis (Italy); Maureen Birch (Pennsylvania, U.S.); La Canela (Santiago, Chile); Sasha Koen (Serbia); Barbara Feline; Bonnie Vasseur (Santa Cruz, CA); Mog Likorish (U.K.); Sooty Surtees; Elvis Fleksnes (Norway); Birger von Cat; Pookey Lou (Edmonton, Canada); Muffin Bergeron (Montreal, Canada); Toy Poppy ‘n’ Finn; Merlin Cat (Sheffield, U.K.); Socks Hercules Overend Tunnicliffe (Sheffield, U.K.); Herbie Cat (Maryland, U.S.); Ercole Gatto; Fifi Prettypaws; Cats Blackie (California, U.S.); George Crow (London, U.K.); Chabichou Libis (France); Emily Cat;@MedusaJ (U.K.); Anna Vella; @ChatteMuse (heaven); @JessieBrewer & Ophelia; Melaine Pisani; Gary Simpson; @Tweetiepie54; @Quark2; @theSpatzCat; Roo Cat Reeves; @omystarsanbones; @cokiethecat; @MizzBassie; Stacey Jade Hardstaff; Harry McCatley; Velvet Dragon; Minuit Et Lumiere; @CJdoggirl; Shania Loney; Ruby Tinker Jones; @catbirddog; @CelestiaKat; Jennifer Johnson; Little Bear, Xena & Pandora; Avril Shalen; @Iammitchthecat; dimaggio Macaroni; Melisa Mjaus; Imajackrussell; Suzy Platt; Jane Bolash gump; SeathreepeeO (Maidenhead, U.K.); Gottmos Kattsson; @meghanlamb; @Dewey_Cat; @danapixie; Arja Miettinene; @PixelDoggy; @BuzzLucas; @Maurice_the_cat; Oscar Le Roux Fou; Toby, Poppy n Finn and Sonny Kirk (U.K.); Minnie Minx; Shelda Dudley. TibblesCatt; Ciribi Bel (Italy); Romeo Gatti (Italy); Beans Meowly (Cape Cod, MA); Pepsithecat Sexton (Ireland); Jacqueline Mason, Agatha and Pieface; Cats meow; Birgir von Cat; Lisa Monzon; Jean Griffin; Mousie Kietteh (New Zealand); Hollie Blanchard; Puma il Siberiano; Tiddles Coveney (Liverpool, U.K.); Lola Duquesene; Corky Alexander Tybalt; Djimi Buttafuko; Jo Macro; Awahoo Kitty; Zoe Lindquist (B.C. Canada); Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Kitty Orville (Australia); Lilli Karla Larsen; Beth Hellings (Philadelphia, U.S.); Linda Slyns (Australia); Reese; Wes; Loki the Cat; @Zaziart; @PepiSmartDog; @mrsfishstick (5 kitties); Brian Frum; TamTam johansen-Antonsen & family including hens, pigs and dogs (Italy); @Smudgebestcat; @Cat_Lovers; @3fatcats; Purdy Buster Garner; Joan Dakis Mierzwa (Georgia, U.S.); Randee Luria Rosenzweig (New York, U.S.); Mary La Ferlita and her cats Orsetta and Linda (Italy); Laura Mcmillan (BC, Canada); Allumette De Paris (Antarctica); Pascale Tendre Billie (France); Bigglesworth Henderson; Wilbur Wilson (Oregon, U.S.); Jet Cat (West Midlands, U.K.); Fufi Cricchi (Italy) Pénélope Raphanel-Redon; Lucius Stocker (Virginia, U.S.); Mew McKay (Ontario, Canada); Judith Scarycat (Georgia, U.S.); @ElyssaD; George Mulkeirins (France); David Cook; Vikki Parsons (Tennesee, U.S.); Kimbo Slice (Ohio, U.S.); Ingrid Beaudelblinken; William Wallace Wally; Mandy Walker; Lb Meowie (Ohio, U.S.): @smokey8; @Lexingtonthepup; @Bibi_Cat; Gray Graystone; Linda Polo-Moore Jan’s Funny Farm (GA, U.S.); @almeyda64; Sweet Praline (S.C., U.S.); Rusty (Michigan, U.S.); Grreta (U.S.); Beau, Beau and Angie; Wildcatwoodscat (U.S.); @CheshireK; @Pandafur; @Katnagel; @saylormcgivney; @Kuronekotango; @Quark2; @ladybonessa; @ragabashgirl; @Milolabradoodle; @macandfuzcat; @henryandfriends; @bubumeow; @sidthecatahoula; @grrlysquirrel; @dahliapkitten @medusaJ; @Jessiebrewer; @Manxington; Misty Manu; Mia Amber (Australia); Buzz & Baxter Lucas (California, U.S.); Pughy (U.K.); Cheysuli and Gemini; Andrea Hall (Northern Ireland); Molly Read (Australia);@yibberj2; @facesnfortunes; Evelyn Murphy (Texas, U.S.); @deepbluesealove; @felineunit; @funnyfarmgranny; @iamzorro; Chloe Woey Kissy Munchkin (Wisconsin, U.S.); Lady Tiddles (U.K.); Chloe Cumming; @mariapee; @EllenZucker; @Carto; Bim Sulokuono; Barbara Black; Kerry Jean Woodham (Manchester, U.K.); Joyce IcyCat; Nancy Aquakitty Diaz (N.Y., U.S.); Natalie La Favor; Angel Dearing; Smilla Jakobs; Frank Lampcat; TurtlesTunnicliffe; Alasandra, Socks, Scylla, Charybdis & Fenris (Mississippi, U.S.) Kareltje and Anya (Netherlands); Christing and Faz the cat (U.K.); Adoual Wahlu (France); Sam and Andy (Texas, U.S.); Lenny Peludus Leon Jolie (Lota, Chile); @Spencer_Socks (Ireland); Boris Kitty (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Emma Faunch (London, U.K.); Merline Felinus (California, U.S.); Tibbles Catt; Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Jude Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Trillo Gatto; Sandra Jackson Alawine; Lorraine Ann Gill; Jesus Cat; Claire Baker (Manchester, U.K.); Bj Holland; Lorraine Porter (London, U.K.); @jazzydacat (London, U.K.); @deel34 (Mass, U.S.); @Joeyhollywood; @rantingteacher (London, U.K.); Khyra (PA, U.S.); @K0sher (U.S.); @Persiancatali; @linda_pettalez; @buzzlucas; @swtgeorgiabrwn; @cleopatrasaash; @lavalamplv; @pkthecat; @jennyrosepetal; Zippy, Sadie and Speedy (Wisconsin, U.S.); Eric and Flynn (Plymouth, U.K.); Sylvia Kubilus-Elam (Arizona, U.S.); Cathy Keisha; @Spikethekitten; Tyson Lockyer (Fairfield, U.K.); Baguera Haskoucet; Curly Cat (Calif, U.S.); Choneko Taka-Makiye (Washington, U.S.); @. er_Tyker; @Gabby_da_Tabby; Abednego Herr (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Freya Freyacat (Bristol, U.K); Cris Marr Carey (CT, U.S.); Spice Carey; Kathy Corrigan; Sandy, Aimee, Buffy, Xander, Santiago and Jeremy (dangerkitty) (Calif, U.S.); Liz Toms (Michigan, U.S.); David Greagg; Charlie Cat; Vera Dalla Costa (Italy) @isagold (Australia), @bettyblu (Australia)& @wallasEkatt (Australia); Pilar Rodriguez Sanchez (Costa Rica); @Damigatas (Brazil); Barfi Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Chiffon Mi (France); Melody Wallace (Ohio, U.S.); Jeff Cat; Jack Amoe Shoestrings (Maine, U.S.); Renoir Fausti Vallerignani (Italy); Felix Mace; Talley Martin; Shirley Sladovnik (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Rebbie Simba Milligan (Michigan, U.S.); Joey Fritsch (Minnesota; U.S.); Cyndy Mccluney (Ontario, Canada); Eleanor Vaughn; Leigh Raglan (Illinois, U.S.); wormbottom ‘oG’ Cat; Luna Roberts; Frankie Bulgaria; Sumer Simmons Vellinga (Wash D.C., U.S.); Vanessa Rosales (Costa Rica); Monty Iswhack Kota (Brighton and Hove, U.K.); Alga Prawn; Tula; @Tipy_DeVil; @ShawneeShep @smokeythepoodle; @Loupeb; @Askfisher (Florida, U.S.); Giantspeckledcihuahua; Robyn Harton and George the Duck; Shanaenae Reilly; Fidel Castré (Montreal, Canada); Mimine Morissette (Quebec, Canada); Vesna Vucic Jolic; @Morriscat (Scotland); @RascalBCool; @ForeverGinger; @ZeZoecat; Judy Meakin (Manchester, U.K.); Dc Kitteh; The 6 of Noir in Texas; @KaiserSoeze; Ludo van Doggy (U.K.); Scott Hagan aka @scottydsntkno (New Jersey, U.S.); Karen Waldron-Curtis (Maine, U.S.); @goldensamantha; @lexiloudog; @lastchancemi; @Paceset9999; @Mulder_Cat; @MaxthequiltCat; @mam1cutie; @glam_poodle; @SirFudgeesq; @Buttons_kitty; @spike_cat; @condocats; Sharon Keenan Speigelhalter, Sniffle (Florida, U.S.); @themooshies (Virginia, U.S.);@BigFatLuckyCat; @Southbaygirl Velcro & Kodack (S. Calif, U.S.); Cheshire Kitten (Texas, U.S.); Marie-Cat Harbec; @CheeeWOWa; @theartofkaren; @frugaldougal; @LittleDunkin; @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; Lopy; Patsy Ng; Sonny Kirk; Vicki Stringellow Coo, BunnyJean Cook ,KC (Pa, U.S.);@Scully_Cat; @MuffinandBean; @SidtheCatahoula; @ThePresbyCat; @Brutusthedane; @Lilitree, Smokey and Aurora; @nibblesandbits @mehtoole; @Marleterrier; Roméo Méo; Markus Heinonen (Sweden); @wilsonbear; @NewportVet; @Tabootalulahbel; @LadyCruella;@Jackson_bear;@MrElvisCat; @iamzorro; @purplebear; @sweetgeorgiabrown; @frutz27 and Bomme; @elviraafterall; @chrisgroove1; @thebullmonty; @spoiledminpin @Catnamedsammy; Pat Melton (Texas, U.S); Marcella Principato; @AllysonfajaradA; @winecountrydog; @CeliaLindstroA; JeanetteStjohA; @mrbasilcat; @Jennamatlock;RosettagroveA; @Clecienne;@maxicat6; @Jassiekitty @nonolo_honu; Louis Cat; @Occupant37160; China Angel Thompson; Minni-Moke Walker; Felini Mcbiten-O’fightin”; Skye Border Collie; Clare Mather (Bristol, U.K.); Suzy Green, Saffy & Lexie; Alfonsina Codastorta (Italy); Slix Ilsley; Mojito Corgan; Oslo Cat; @RosinaWilson; Aina Antonsen, Bastian & Pia; @perrythebirman; @EllaBellaKitty; @flicka47; @Petiethecat; @Marderchen; @Annabanana74; Ivan and Boo (California, U.S.); Heinrich Boobonivich and Freddy (Missouri, U.S.); Kruse Kats, Maggie, Rudy and Buster; Schadenfreude Feline; Victoria Simeone; Katie Moehrbach Eddlemon;Jamaliyah Ambia; Miagolina Rossi (Italy) Diony Cook; Bully McCat (Israel);John Franke (New York, U.S.); Cinder Nelson; Clem Kadiddlehopper (Missouri, U.S.); Fluffy Stanely (London, U.S.); Sphynx Cat Boo; Trevor Cat; Dale Francis; Cookie Cat; Pat Miller (North Carolina, U.S.); Kitty ACat; Skinny ACat; Sam Cat (Leeds, U.K.); Gypsycat Miaow (London, U.K.); Katie Starr (New York , U.S.); @bruddr; Buddy Cat; Kj Taube; @Lisbethwest; @MaddyBasset; Sarah Adams; @Pawsville; @Featherears; @Redravine; @mouseholecat; @Spacat; @mattiedog; @FriendsfurEver; @GatoTheo; @BusterConCat; @Omystarsanbones; @inquarters14; @thebruvs; @TooncesCat; @Studio_gal; @tweetypie54; @cv6majdisaster; @cocomeezer; @Puzthecat; @Emmythecat; Spud Jackson; Spicer Bicer; Meow Meow Cat; @LizzyNY; Diamond Cat; Katrina Sestakova (Connecticut, U.S.); Katie Michelle Potter; Cara OHare (Ireland); Jennifer Bolgar (London, U.K.); Alessandra Greco; Christelle Hoffstetter; @sarahmorrigan@buddybentley; @sugarsweetpoms; @ptreire (Portugal); @DannyMacRant; @ads56nyc; @jitzmak; Ville Murphy; @sweetbaboo1979; William Davis Burke; Leslie Ann Ellis ( NJ, U.S.); Wayne Sichensky; Jitka Vavreckova; Brownie Ronron (France); Willikins Cat (Australia); @no_crybaby_dogs; Meg Molloy; @drinkmoxie; @femmekatz; @CobwebDukes; @theotigsy; @swagattt; @musicincider; Bianca Caviglioli; @lilPecan; @CalyBeast; @mollsterandme; @Lilishkacat; @Babypatches; @Zepher4; @ImagineMDD; @JimmyTerrorist; Boo Meow (London, U.K.); @Peggyfrezon; Jenny Threet and Hissy Fit Jones; Rumpy D. Threet; Canelle Chopin; @PricklPinibble; Chako Aspergren; @mifathai; temmekatz (Kansas, U.S.); @duckdaotsu; @Roxy_SF; @BlueFlameDesign; @Norma09; bobtheastorian; @Chezluna; @Spookypuss; @dogdoorout; Sheila Odom; Athenswoman (Ohio, U.S.)

Luluandlucky Cat; Jennifer Poole (Calgary, Canada); Mali Lee; Ollie Tosca ; Muhammad Ali Britton; Laura Lee (California, U.S.); Jeri Bretthorst (Missouri, U.S.); Kate Viscardi (U.K.); Harry Littlewood-Potter; Cáitlín Ó Ruadhán (Ireland); Smokie Wallis; Jäger Weimaraner; Sid O’Keefe; Julie Stephens; Jennifer Allen; Wendy Morland; @mizcleo; @konahead; @tipperthebear; @TikiTallullah; @hollieferguson; @pimpthecat; @DaneRay; @nycatsitter; Duchesse de la Litière; @Vally_Cat; Sandi McBride, Queen, Batgirl, Pyewackit, Hound, Sunny and Cher, Lillibet; @Coreyparrot; @Petgalaxy; @Petgiftshop;@ParisBuff; ASRanimals; @tinypearlcat; @queenrosy; @thetomtomcat; Sam Iam; @twocatstoofunny; @Quadpaw; @MisterScrubby; @BrewskieButt; @CosmoHavanese; @Abbydatabby; @AllModConz; Dooby Monty; Spot Knowles; Kathy Lovescats; Henry Thomas Stockman; @GeorgetheFIVCat; @Sparklecat; @Ryker_Tyker: Gracie (Indiana, U.S.); Artù La Pantera (Italy): Chloe Ann (Virginia, U.S.); Lotus Elise Millchristas; Crapoille Le-Chat (France); Daniele Moore (Texas, U.S.); Claire D’Oliveira; Nada Aboraya (West Virginia, U.S.); Tori Coble Warden (Ohio, U.S.); Peggy Johnson; @wetnoses:@Parrisreddog; @weaselwhisperer; @ronronovisky; @MxBellaNSabra; Izzy Dawitch; Ganesh Ganesa; Bailey McHat; @Snowywestie; Charlie Lyons (Leeds, U.K.); Jayne Jones; Pa Hulja; Sasha Bonasin; Sara McGowan; Barak Bo; Charlton Cat; Stew Granquist; Kia Thompson (Nottingham, U.K.); Vito Felis Catus (Alaska, U.S.); Rob Jenkins (Australia); Kevin Dean; Elena Black; Mulled Cider Multipass (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Ruby Jones; Tammy Morris (Australia); Gimpch Ilsley; Mel Lozano; Anders Erichsen (Norway); Annika Malino (Finland); Loewie Munchalot; Melissa Anne Pemberton Carter (Australia); Cheetah Puk; Max Buckle (London, U.K.); Hagrid Peguiron; Debbie Koons (Pennsylavania, U.S.); Angela Bosch; @missbreezysbox; Shmit Lindley; Marina Farrand (MA, U.S.); Tyson O Mallie (Wales, U.K.); Rosie Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Jimmy Golub (Oregon, U.S.); Heather Thomas (Rhode Island, U.S.); Don Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Merry Erlich O’Connor; Nancy Block; Kitty Potito Mumi; Claire Wadham (London, U.K.); J J Krieger Jones (Alabama, U.S.); Kristi Carlson (Minnesota, U.S.); Lucy Cabrera (Florida, U.S.); Nanci Roden; Angie Knight; Truis-Terje Torgersen; Jennifer DeBellis Gebar; Alix Melsness (BC, Canada); Penelope Shaw Ashenhurst; Ellen E Parker (Colorado, U.S.); Tracy Horenbein (Florida, U.S.); Helen Kiernan; Spo Duke (North Carolina, U.S.); Coco Cola; Maria Ware Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Penny Patterson Ramirez; Mindi Aronson (Florida, U.S.); Stephanie Liszewski Henderson; Sheila Cave; Cathie Melling; Glenn Davis; @pantherqueen; @BrewsPosse; @Thepixelmoon; @Dogstoyesvsky; @jedbramwell; @Chainfree; @yoda_the_dog; @CathyGoodwin: @sweetsmokey; @KippyCatDayz; @piddleandpurr; @tuffycat; Juan Koolkat; @snowwhitecat; @Aylalab; @thekittenfriend; @Kealoha_Kitty; Melanie Neer; Birman Bond; Robin Harton and @Georgetheduck; Ella-Nutella Zuckerberg; Jackie Soper Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Sasha Britton; Poe Wheeler; Janis Freeman Fontana (CT, U.S.); PuffyCat Catski; Heidi Burkard; Jen Hoy (Australia); Georgia Flacatlady (Florida, U.S.); Marianne Szlyk (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Hunter Kittiemus (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Meeze Cat; Susan Price-James (North Carolina, U.S.); @Illini_honeybee; Boo-Bah’s Little Sunshines, Ruby and Pearlene (U.S.); @Colarausch; @realkingbo; @JudyGreeno: @Pontorson (Liverpool, U.K.); @Skippety; Jeremy Hoyden; Maike Liekweg Johnson (Minnesota, U.S.); Guti Ali: Delis Jimenez; Ella N Leo Cats; Abby Moon; Cath Julius (France); Oatie Slavin; Hilary Sontag; Angel Moon; Susie Korosi; Topsy N. Abby; Melody Woodall-Smith (Belgium); Petal Rose; Phillis Ayers; Jonesy Brown; Carey Stronach (Virginia, U.S.); Jak-Jinglebells Joyce; @FlickieandSammy; @mygreencat; @dogthunder; @Whskr; Polly Petronella; @TinyLucyLocket

@Rathbonerescue; Catherine and Banjo (Canada);@Poppy_dog; @danepoes; @Santakatz; Stephanie Jampole; Pippin Lechien; Rudy Kissmus Hess; Anne Carty; Ginamarie Colorio Felker; Ani MalSoldier; Fiona Grace Scott; Kairen Brooke-Anderson; Elizabeth McMahon; Susan Holmes; Nathalie Girardin; Jeannette Boye Loos; Bistra Staykova; Carolyn Bailey; Patrizia Heck; Ann Marie Cawley; Anne-Marie Monarovic; Toni Davis; Barak Bo; Jo Ann Massey Miller; Susan Beringer Beattie; Mjean Mccullough; Heather Justus Pritchard; Neko Chu; Pissu II Bello; Ollie Stanley; Marian Hogan; Jasper Oliver; Sirikit la Guapa; Megan O’Brien; Anna Richardson; Renae Hicks Downey; Su and Keith Bigland; Patric Juillet; Rita Lenaers; Bz Tat; Eeyoraus Earthmuffin; Virginia Drake; Nan Gardner; Edward Fitzgerald; Pat Powers; Lesley Checkland-Orr; Mandy Kokani; Taru Nousianinen; Jj Kat; Howard Curtis; Pam Swan; Lisa McMahon; Susan Wakefield; Teresa Ravita; Pam Edge Davis; Mary Uhlik; Carol Cobble; @TheRealkingBo; Kathlene O’Brien; Tricia Wyse; Jennifer Miller Smith; @ownedbyacat; @avatheweirdo; @ChloeToby @laddiethemutt @Chewka_xoxo @3fatcats; George Laidler (Melbourne, Australia); Faythe Roberson Goldsmith; Wilson Micio; One-Eye Hynes; Patsy Ringo Brown; Wilfred Boy-Blue; Seamus OWebster (U.K.); Oggy Run; Suzette Platt; Bertha Catherine Chan; Karen Barnett Stanley; Omen Luthu; Wolfgang William; Jennifer Green; Theresa Hynes; Wilf Fred; Paulina Lundqvist; Ann-Karin Vinje; Erika Fleet; Marina Trofin; Boysen Hedges; @SeattleP; @LeCocqArts;@Wookie_the_Dog @MizCocoKat @dreamwithfaith @Junni_Vet @LeCocqArts ; @lorenzagarza; @BaronVonOdem; @Junni_Vet; @marie410; @pasikas @KatieHil


Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 29: Kindness is Contagious

Welcome to week 29 of Purrs 4 Peace.

“No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another. Good example is followed. A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves.” - Amelia Earhart

It seems to me that there has been a serious erosion in civility and kindness in our society in the last decade. Not only in politics, but in day to day living. It is a rarity anymore for someone to open a door for another person. Road rage, hate speak on every radio and television, bullying in cyberspace.....the list could go on and on unfortunately. And at what cost?

I believe that the erosion in kindness is not only dangerous to our outer peace but to our inner peace.

Studies have shown that exhibiting kindness not promotes more kindness, i.e., one kind act leading to another. People who witness kind acts by others tend to commit kind acts themselves.

But kindness is not only altruistic. Acts of kindness can be good for one’s health. Studies have found that those who helped others are healthier. Allan Luks, Author of “The Healing Power of Doing Good”, discovered a “helper’s high” in his study of over 3000 people. This “helper’s high” reduced stress and released endorphins which are natural painkillers in those who regularly acted with kindness. Luks also found other health benefits such as reduced depression and enhanced immune systems.

“Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.” - Albert Schweitzer

So today we purr for an end to hostility and misunderstanding. we purr for a renewal of the spirit of kindness in ourselves and in the world at large. We purr for a healthy bodies and healthy world. We purr for peace.

2:59 p.m. Get ready to Purrrrrrrr.


SET.


3:00 P.M.


Confucius Cat say: GO!


Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr,. Purrrrr,purrrrrr.....


Let the spirit of kindness and goodwill grow inside you until it cannot be contained. See that spirit of kindness pour out into the universe.


Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, ppurrrrinnnnnnnggggggg.


As kindness spreads compassion, generosity, patience, thoughtfulness, and patience toward others increase.




Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, ppurrrrinnnnnnnggggggg.


Kindness turning hate to love, prejudice to tolerance, ignorance to enlightenment, hate-speak to courtesy, impatience to tenderness, narcissism to empathy.


Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, ppurrrrinnnnnnnggggggg.


Kindness bringing healing to ourselves and our world.


Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, ppurrrrinnnnnnnggggggg.


Where there was chaos, it is turned to tranquility. Where there was violence, it is replaced with peace.


Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán


One extra minute for the blessings of health and healing of our friends and family members who struggle with illness. #purrs4peace


One extra minute for the comfort the families of all our friends and family who have passed in 2009. #purrs4peace


Friday, December 25, 2009

Purrs 4 Peace Announcement Week 29: Peace on Earth. Good will toward men...and cats...and other animals.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see. ~Mark Twain

At this time of year we think a lot about the spirit of the holidays. That spirit is embodied by the idea of peace on earth and good will toward others. But why are these two linked? It is my belief that the bible in Luke 2:7-14 does not link the concepts of world peace and goodwill toward others by accident.

Clearly, we know that when we practice kindness a.k.a goodwill toward others, that kindness often engenders a feeling of calm where there was chaos. Love where there might have been animosity. In other words, if we are kind (not a doormat, but kind) that kindness begets PEACE. Internally and Externally.

It is not always easy to be kind to someone...particularly if they are rude, nasty or have in some way hurt you. But Mummy has often found that if she acts with kindness toward someone who is outwardly undeserving of that kindness, there is a transformation of their attitude and behavior. And even if the recipient of that kindness is not changed, exhibiting kindness makes mummy feel happy and peaceful.

When faced with a choice of between behaving with kindness or otherwise, kindness is always the best choice.

Confucius Cat believes that we should practice kindness, not because others deserve it but because WE deserve the PEACE it will create within us and in our world.

Kindness is free ... yet an invaluable gift.” - Confucius Cat


This week we purr for a spirit of kindness in each of us. We purr that everyone may exhibit goodwill toward men and animals. We purr for PEACE.


Week 29 of Purrs 4 Peace details are as follows:

  • Week twenty-nine’s appointed time is Sunday, December 27, 2009.
  • Participants should purr for three minutes commencing at 3 p.m. EST (U.S.) which is 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs.) BST in the U.K.
  • The cat’s human staff should assist their cats with the project by stroking and nuzzling the cat at the appointed time.
  • Please post your cat name and the country you purr in at www.confuciuscat.blogspot.com as a COMMENT if you are participating in this historic project. (posting a link to your own website-if you have one-is encouraged.) Or let me know by message on twitter or facebook.
  • Posting purrs on facebook ( Acolytes of Confucius Cat or as friend to Alley Mason) and twitter (@ConfuciusCat) is encouraged, since it inspires purring in others, but not required. On twitter please use #purrs4peace in your tweets.


Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平


Merry Christmas! Peace on Earth and Goodwill toward All!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Purrs 4 Peace Week 28: Thank you.

One of the sweetest voices on Facebook comes from a lovely lady, Evelyne Jeannette Chezum. Evelyn and her furrkids have been loyal supporters of the Purrs4Peace project, sending loving and peaceful purrs from their home in California. Evelyne’s soft heart and kind nature is evident from her longtime volunteer efforts and tireless support for animals. She was a longtime volunteer at ResQcats in Santa Barbara and supports Catalyst For Cats which is the area’s TNR (trap neuter and release) program. Evelyne is also very active in efforts to implement a mandatory spay and neuter program in her community.


Evelyne’s furrkids include indoor cats: Missy, (Missy Moet), Squirt, (Squirtlette Sunshine) and Tiger, (Tiger Thyme- pictured above) who are all rescues. Evelyne also provides loving care for cats in her neighborhood. For example Marlo, who is described as a “5x over abandoned cat” now has has her own enclosed domain Evelyne’s residence. She has been working hard through prayer and loving energy to bring this skittish kitty around. Evelyne seems to be the only human Marlo will allow to touch her at this time.


The issue of gang violence is particularly poignant this week because Evelyne’s husband Walt was viciously attacked in a gang violence incident in July of this year. He suffered brain injury, smashed sinuses area, broken jaw and more. It is believed he was beaten with a lead pipe or baseball bat. Walt was in a coma for five days. Miraculously, he survived...although with some continuing health issues. So horrible and so senseless. This family knows all too personally, the suffering that gangs can inflict on not only the community as a whole but on individuals and their loved ones.


My prayer and special purr for Evelyne, her husband and their furrkids is that 2010 and beyond are filled with love, health, abundance and every other possible blessing, because these special and sweet souls deserve it. Thank you Evelyne so much for your continued support of the Purrs 4 Peace Project, your care for the furry ones of this world and for your kind friendship.


Thank you to every purrticipant. It has been impossible to keep track of everyone purrticipating from week to week. Therefore, I am including all those who have assisted with this project and will add newcomers from week to week. Thank you and BRAVO one and all!


Mwasa Mimine (France); Heather Doherty and Hazel (Mass, U.S.); Anton Hoppins; Hobbles Gonzalez; Tippi Rathke; Mocha Chip Carey; Ciarán Moylan (New Zealand); Snidely Watson; Gato Fierro Gonzalez (Chile); Michelle Webster and Puffin Webster (Australia); Polly Elgato; Bob TheTomato (South Carolina, U.S.); Sam Cat Furrycoat (London, U.K.); Evelyne Jeanette Chezum (California, U.S.); Branston Cat; Ashlee Lee (Ontario, Canada); @Mariodacat (Wisconsin, U.S.); Kat Bengalcatdomination; Chi Chi Wonder Cat (Australia); Scooby Doo Kennedy; Sheri Kline (Colorado, U.S.): Emacs Gee (Utah, U.S.); Elsie Fallualah Graves (Virginia, U.S.); Oscar Catto (Bristol, U.K.); Pantaloons La Poodle; Smudgie Hb Matthews (Leeds, U.K.); Buu Vaughn (Kentucky, U.S.); Patricia Melton (Texas, U.S.); Riško Zipser (Slovakia); Milaine Pisani (Malta); Isabelle Freitas; Lisa Butler; Cathy Green (London); Angelina Leung with Rusty, Rudy, Max & Misty (Hong Kong); Bas Tet Sab; Nipper Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Xana Herrera Garcia; Mira Mahadewi; Angel Hope Eddlemon (Georgia, U.S.); Molly W. Read; Maria Anna; Bibi Maček; Cohen Cat (Australia); Shari Lucyk (Ontario, Canada);Judy Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Tina Dubberke (Iowa, U.S); Oliver Stewart (Alberta, Canada); Helen Melon Redsaw; Tiggy Adams; Pilchard Piecrust (Newcastle, U.K.); Leah Slwinski (Swansea, U.K.); Arya Yumuk Baki; Tippy Kat; Renee McMullen; Tracy Paul; Koghi Kroket (France); Tiny Maumau; Tiger Similikitty Cat (Indonesia); Vladana Acimovic (Serbia); Bigpuss Crow (Heaven); Waffle Morton-Simpson; Aladdin Boo Turek; Moo Taylor; Lucy Pye (Alberta, Canada); Spike Wells; Lisa Kessler; Chubs Oaks (North Carolina, U.S.); Thistle ‘Tabs’cat Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Perris Andrews, Shadow & Slinky; Jasmine ‘Jazzy’ Johnson (West Midlands U.K.); Tiger Inboots; Shenaenae Reilly (Oregon, U.S.); Montana Brown);Tepú Camacho Rodriguez; Kitty Token; Debbie Tudor-Davies (Manchester, U.K.); Dominique Mulkeirins (France); Michelle Knight; Mel Sanso and her cats (Georgia, U.S.); Atkinson Bubby Rose (Alberta, Canada);Jennifer Fisher (NY, U.S.); Amanda Konzelman (Ontario,Canada); Paula Blindee (Quebec, Canada); Poppy N Wiskey; Jinx Lazorek; Blk Cat (Bristol, U.K.); Thomas Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Smokes Squeezyt Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Brittany Bazemore;Caroline Rosebery; Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Eric Robertson; Cathy Troy Bailey, Blaze, Solo and Itty Bitty Kitty; Bill Koukmenides (Australia); Sparky Earnest MacDonald (South Africa) Diana Edens (Texas, U.S.); Silja Larsen; Sparky Cat (Kentucky, U.S.); Emma-Charlie Cat (London, U.K.); Fiona Lickorish (U.K.); Skye Winkless (Leicester, U.K.);Poppy Cat; Buzz Edens; Jo Macro (London, U.K.) Gui Nness; Galushka Rediviva (Spain); Debbie ‘Lawton’ Mildenstein (Newcastle, U.K.); Woody Edens; Alicia Lestat; Caroline Ashall; Lenore Elena Sabal (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Colin Redmond (Ireland); Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Patrizia Anzani (Italy); Charles Chunks Mather (Weymouth, U.K.); Pinky, Ash & Boo (U.S.); Basil Anthony Blencowe (West Midlands, U.K.); BootBlack WhiskerPants; @Pasta_the_cat; Brody Cat (California, U.S.); Dominik Tanguay (Montreal, Canada); Janet Carleton and Mozartdane (Ohio, U.S); Keiko and Luna T Katt (Connecticut, U.S.); @CheshireK; @orangecatblues; Karyn and the 24 cats and 40 kittens of animeals; The Sanjee and the hotties @Hotmbc; @BrucetheCat; The Cyclone Cats; DazeyJesseConner Cloud and their family; KC; Anne-Sophie Lesgourgues (France).@JoannaV40; @Aclockworktoad; @smudgebestcat; @norwoodsworld; Feria Chan in Hong Kong with her eleven cats (China); Topaz and her mummy @grrlysquirrel; @Hannibalcat; @BettinaWagner and Derrik the Dachshund (Germany) @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; The Island Cats (Michigan, U.S.); Christine Harris (Manchester, U.K.);Lopy; Micco Huginn; Kritter Kommunity; Skizzetto Felis (Italy); @Kitty_rescue; @prmros (Fiji); Lao Tzu, Confucious, Professor, Mencius and Felix @KittyBoutique; @Kat5rescue; @victortabbycat (Wisconsin, U.S.); @RRcatty (Oklahoma, U.S.); Agnes Straysalot; Marie Cat-Harbec; Bobbi Mccluney; Our family Cat-a-blog kitties; Kit Oakes (Averett); Heidi Poels (Belgium); Terri Craig (Toronto, Canada); Mandy Lekitkat Ristow (South Africa); Natalie von Loenfeldt (U.S.); Gato El Gris Zoff; Willow Fisher (London, U.K.); @Cathykeisha; Chiara Mandel (Germany); Baron Von Cat; Cricket Salviati (San Diego, CA); Dust Cassavetes; Luke Screenwalker (Cedar Rapids, IA); Neko Blue Russian (Venezuela); Britt Johnson and her 10 cats (West Midlands, U.K.); Arsène Le Pépère (France); @JinJinDoggy; @Javatyger; Kippy Johnson; Mara Beštija and her family (Serbia); Carlzy Hutchings (London, U.K.); Willi Mccluney; Al Ryan (Wales, U.K.); Christin Harris (Manchester, U.K.); Roo Pringle (London, U.K.); Biddie Cat Salsberg (Washington, D.C.); Milla DeMillis (Italy); Maureen Birch (Pennsylvania, U.S.); La Canela (Santiago, Chile); Sasha Koen (Serbia); Barbara Feline; Bonnie Vasseur (Santa Cruz, CA); Mog Likorish (U.K.); Sooty Surtees; Elvis Fleksnes (Norway); Birger von Cat; Pookey Lou (Edmonton, Canada); Muffin Bergeron (Montreal, Canada); Toy Poppy ‘n’ Finn; Merlin Cat (Sheffield, U.K.); Socks Hercules Overend Tunnicliffe (Sheffield, U.K.); Herbie Cat (Maryland, U.S.); Ercole Gatto; Fifi Prettypaws; Cats Blackie (California, U.S.); George Crow (London, U.K.); Chabichou Libis (France); Emily Cat;@MedusaJ (U.K.); Anna Vella; @ChatteMuse (heaven); @JessieBrewer & Ophelia; Melaine Pisani; Gary Simpson; @Tweetiepie54; @Quark2; @theSpatzCat; Roo Cat Reeves; @omystarsanbones; @cokiethecat; @MizzBassie; Stacey Jade Hardstaff; Harry McCatley; Velvet Dragon; Minuit Et Lumiere; @CJdoggirl; Shania Loney; Ruby Tinker Jones; @catbirddog; @CelestiaKat; Jennifer Johnson; Little Bear, Xena & Pandora; Avril Shalen; @Iammitchthecat; dimaggio Macaroni; Melisa Mjaus; Imajackrussell; Suzy Platt; Jane Bolash gump; SeathreepeeO (Maidenhead, U.K.); Gottmos Kattsson; @meghanlamb; @Dewey_Cat; @danapixie; Arja Miettinene; @PixelDoggy; @BuzzLucas; @Maurice_the_cat; Oscar Le Roux Fou; Toby, Poppy n Finn and Sonny Kirk (U.K.); Minnie Minx; Shelda Dudley. TibblesCatt; Ciribi Bel (Italy); Romeo Gatti (Italy); Beans Meowly (Cape Cod, MA); Pepsithecat Sexton (Ireland); Jacqueline Mason, Agatha and Pieface; Cats meow; Birgir von Cat; Lisa Monzon; Jean Griffin; Mousie Kietteh (New Zealand); Hollie Blanchard; Puma il Siberiano; Tiddles Coveney (Liverpool, U.K.); Lola Duquesene; Corky Alexander Tybalt; Djimi Buttafuko; Jo Macro; Awahoo Kitty; Zoe Lindquist (B.C. Canada); Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Kitty Orville (Australia); Lilli Karla Larsen; Beth Hellings (Philadelphia, U.S.); Linda Slyns (Australia); Reese; Wes; Loki the Cat; @Zaziart; @PepiSmartDog; @mrsfishstick (5 kitties); Brian Frum; TamTam johansen-Antonsen & family including hens, pigs and dogs (Italy); @Smudgebestcat; @Cat_Lovers; @3fatcats; Purdy Buster Garner; Joan Dakis Mierzwa (Georgia, U.S.); Randee Luria Rosenzweig (New York, U.S.); Mary La Ferlita and her cats Orsetta and Linda (Italy); Laura Mcmillan (BC, Canada); Allumette De Paris (Antarctica); Pascale Tendre Billie (France); Bigglesworth Henderson; Wilbur Wilson (Oregon, U.S.); Jet Cat (West Midlands, U.K.); Fufi Cricchi (Italy) Pénélope Raphanel-Redon; Lucius Stocker (Virginia, U.S.); Mew McKay (Ontario, Canada); Judith Scarycat (Georgia, U.S.); @ElyssaD; George Mulkeirins (France); David Cook; Vikki Parsons (Tennesee, U.S.); Kimbo Slice (Ohio, U.S.); Ingrid Beaudelblinken; William Wallace Wally; Mandy Walker; Lb Meowie (Ohio, U.S.): @smokey8; @Lexingtonthepup; @Bibi_Cat; Gray Graystone; Linda Polo-Moore Jan’s Funny Farm (GA, U.S.); @almeyda64; Sweet Praline (S.C., U.S.); Rusty (Michigan, U.S.); Grreta (U.S.); Beau, Beau and Angie; Wildcatwoodscat (U.S.); @CheshireK; @Pandafur; @Katnagel; @saylormcgivney; @Kuronekotango; @Quark2; @ladybonessa; @ragabashgirl; @Milolabradoodle; @macandfuzcat; @henryandfriends; @bubumeow; @sidthecatahoula; @grrlysquirrel; @dahliapkitten @medusaJ; @Jessiebrewer; @Manxington; Misty Manu; Mia Amber (Australia); Buzz & Baxter Lucas (California, U.S.); Pughy (U.K.); Cheysuli and Gemini; Andrea Hall (Northern Ireland); Molly Read (Australia);@yibberj2; @facesnfortunes; Evelyn Murphy (Texas, U.S.); @deepbluesealove; @felineunit; @funnyfarmgranny; @iamzorro; Chloe Woey Kissy Munchkin (Wisconsin, U.S.); Lady Tiddles (U.K.); Chloe Cumming; @mariapee; @EllenZucker; @Carto; Bim Sulokuono; Barbara Black; Kerry Jean Woodham (Manchester, U.K.); Joyce IcyCat; Nancy Aquakitty Diaz (N.Y., U.S.); Natalie La Favor; Angel Dearing; Smilla Jakobs; Frank Lampcat; TurtlesTunnicliffe; Alasandra, Socks, Scylla, Charybdis & Fenris (Mississippi, U.S.) Kareltje and Anya (Netherlands); Christing and Faz the cat (U.K.); Adoual Wahlu (France); Sam and Andy (Texas, U.S.); Lenny Peludus Leon Jolie (Lota, Chile); @Spencer_Socks (Ireland); Boris Kitty (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Emma Faunch (London, U.K.); Merline Felinus (California, U.S.); Tibbles Catt; Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Jude Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Trillo Gatto; Sandra Jackson Alawine; Lorraine Ann Gill; Jesus Cat; Claire Baker (Manchester, U.K.); Bj Holland; Lorraine Porter (London, U.K.); @jazzydacat (London, U.K.); @deel34 (Mass, U.S.); @Joeyhollywood; @rantingteacher (London, U.K.); Khyra (PA, U.S.); @K0sher (U.S.); @Persiancatali; @linda_pettalez; @buzzlucas; @swtgeorgiabrwn; @cleopatrasaash; @lavalamplv; @pkthecat; @jennyrosepetal; Zippy, Sadie and Speedy (Wisconsin, U.S.); Eric and Flynn (Plymouth, U.K.); Sylvia Kubilus-Elam (Arizona, U.S.); Cathy Keisha; @Spikethekitten; Tyson Lockyer (Fairfield, U.K.); Baguera Haskoucet; Curly Cat (Calif, U.S.); Choneko Taka-Makiye (Washington, U.S.); @. er_Tyker; @Gabby_da_Tabby; Abednego Herr (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Freya Freyacat (Bristol, U.K); Cris Marr Carey (CT, U.S.); Spice Carey; Kathy Corrigan; Sandy, Aimee, Buffy, Xander, Santiago and Jeremy (dangerkitty) (Calif, U.S.); Liz Toms (Michigan, U.S.); David Greagg; Charlie Cat; Vera Dalla Costa (Italy) @isagold (Australia), @bettyblu (Australia)& @wallasEkatt (Australia); Pilar Rodriguez Sanchez (Costa Rica); @Damigatas (Brazil); Barfi Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Chiffon Mi (France); Melody Wallace (Ohio, U.S.); Jeff Cat; Jack Amoe Shoestrings (Maine, U.S.); Renoir Fausti Vallerignani (Italy); Felix Mace; Talley Martin; Shirley Sladovnik (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Rebbie Simba Milligan (Michigan, U.S.); Joey Fritsch (Minnesota; U.S.); Cyndy Mccluney (Ontario, Canada); Eleanor Vaughn; Leigh Raglan (Illinois, U.S.); wormbottom ‘oG’ Cat; Luna Roberts; Frankie Bulgaria; Sumer Simmons Vellinga (Wash D.C., U.S.); Vanessa Rosales (Costa Rica); Monty Iswhack Kota (Brighton and Hove, U.K.); Alga Prawn; Tula; @Tipy_DeVil; @ShawneeShep @smokeythepoodle; @Loupeb; @Askfisher (Florida, U.S.); Giantspeckledcihuahua; Robyn Harton and George the Duck; Shanaenae Reilly; Fidel Castré (Montreal, Canada); Mimine Morissette (Quebec, Canada); Vesna Vucic Jolic; @Morriscat (Scotland); @RascalBCool; @ForeverGinger; @ZeZoecat; Judy Meakin (Manchester, U.K.); Dc Kitteh; The 6 of Noir in Texas; @KaiserSoeze; Ludo van Doggy (U.K.); Scott Hagan aka @scottydsntkno (New Jersey, U.S.); Karen Waldron-Curtis (Maine, U.S.); @goldensamantha; @lexiloudog; @lastchancemi; @Paceset9999; @Mulder_Cat; @MaxthequiltCat; @mam1cutie; @glam_poodle; @SirFudgeesq; @Buttons_kitty; @spike_cat; @condocats; Sharon Keenan Speigelhalter, Sniffle (Florida, U.S.); @themooshies (Virginia, U.S.);@BigFatLuckyCat; @Southbaygirl Velcro & Kodack (S. Calif, U.S.); Cheshire Kitten (Texas, U.S.); Marie-Cat Harbec; @CheeeWOWa; @theartofkaren; @frugaldougal; @LittleDunkin; @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; Lopy; Patsy Ng; Sonny Kirk; Vicki Stringellow Coo, BunnyJean Cook ,KC (Pa, U.S.);@Scully_Cat; @MuffinandBean; @SidtheCatahoula; @ThePresbyCat; @Brutusthedane; @Lilitree, Smokey and Aurora; @nibblesandbits @mehtoole; @Marleterrier; Roméo Méo; Markus Heinonen (Sweden); @wilsonbear; @NewportVet; @Tabootalulahbel; @LadyCruella;@Jackson_bear;@MrElvisCat; @iamzorro; @purplebear; @sweetgeorgiabrown; @frutz27 and Bomme; @elviraafterall; @chrisgroove1; @thebullmonty; @spoiledminpin @Catnamedsammy; Pat Melton (Texas, U.S); Marcella Principato; @AllysonfajaradA; @winecountrydog; @CeliaLindstroA; JeanetteStjohA; @mrbasilcat; @Jennamatlock;RosettagroveA; @Clecienne;@maxicat6; @Jassiekitty @nonolo_honu; Louis Cat; @Occupant37160; China Angel Thompson; Minni-Moke Walker; Felini Mcbiten-O’fightin”; Skye Border Collie; Clare Mather (Bristol, U.K.); Suzy Green, Saffy & Lexie; Alfonsina Codastorta (Italy); Slix Ilsley; Mojito Corgan; Oslo Cat; @RosinaWilson; Aina Antonsen, Bastian & Pia; @perrythebirman; @EllaBellaKitty; @flicka47; @Petiethecat; @Marderchen; @Annabanana74; Ivan and Boo (California, U.S.); Heinrich Boobonivich and Freddy (Missouri, U.S.); Kruse Kats, Maggie, Rudy and Buster; Schadenfreude Feline; Victoria Simeone; Katie Moehrbach Eddlemon;Jamaliyah Ambia; Miagolina Rossi (Italy) Diony Cook; Bully McCat (Israel);John Franke (New York, U.S.); Cinder Nelson; Clem Kadiddlehopper (Missouri, U.S.); Fluffy Stanely (London, U.S.); Sphynx Cat Boo; Trevor Cat; Dale Francis; Cookie Cat; Pat Miller (North Carolina, U.S.); Kitty ACat; Skinny ACat; Sam Cat (Leeds, U.K.); Gypsycat Miaow (London, U.K.); Katie Starr (New York , U.S.); @bruddr; Buddy Cat; Kj Taube; @Lisbethwest; @MaddyBasset; Sarah Adams; @Pawsville; @Featherears; @Redravine; @mouseholecat; @Spacat; @mattiedog; @FriendsfurEver; @GatoTheo; @BusterConCat; @Omystarsanbones; @inquarters14; @thebruvs; @TooncesCat; @Studio_gal; @tweetypie54; @cv6majdisaster; @cocomeezer; @Puzthecat; @Emmythecat; Spud Jackson; Spicer Bicer; Meow Meow Cat; @LizzyNY; Diamond Cat; Katrina Sestakova (Connecticut, U.S.); Katie Michelle Potter; Cara OHare (Ireland); Jennifer Bolgar (London, U.K.); Alessandra Greco; Christelle Hoffstetter; @sarahmorrigan@buddybentley; @sugarsweetpoms; @ptreire (Portugal); @DannyMacRant; @ads56nyc; @jitzmak; Ville Murphy; @sweetbaboo1979; William Davis Burke; Leslie Ann Ellis ( NJ, U.S.); Wayne Sichensky; Jitka Vavreckova; Brownie Ronron (France); Willikins Cat (Australia); @no_crybaby_dogs; Meg Molloy; @drinkmoxie; @femmekatz; @CobwebDukes; @theotigsy; @swagattt; @musicincider; Bianca Caviglioli; @lilPecan; @CalyBeast; @mollsterandme; @Lilishkacat; @Babypatches; @Zepher4; @ImagineMDD; @JimmyTerrorist; Boo Meow (London, U.K.); @Peggyfrezon; Jenny Threet and Hissy Fit Jones; Rumpy D. Threet; Canelle Chopin; @PricklPinibble; Chako Aspergren; @mifathai; temmekatz (Kansas, U.S.); @duckdaotsu; @Roxy_SF; @BlueFlameDesign; @Norma09; bobtheastorian; @Chezluna; @Spookypuss; @dogdoorout; Sheila Odom; Athenswoman (Ohio, U.S.)

Luluandlucky Cat; Jennifer Poole (Calgary, Canada); Mali Lee; Ollie Tosca ; Muhammad Ali Britton; Laura Lee (California, U.S.); Jeri Bretthorst (Missouri, U.S.); Kate Viscardi (U.K.); Harry Littlewood-Potter; Cáitlín Ó Ruadhán (Ireland); Smokie Wallis; Jäger Weimaraner; Sid O’Keefe; Julie Stephens; Jennifer Allen; Wendy Morland; @mizcleo; @konahead; @tipperthebear; @TikiTallullah; @hollieferguson; @pimpthecat; @DaneRay; @nycatsitter; Duchesse de la Litière; @Vally_Cat; Sandi McBride, Queen, Batgirl, Pyewackit, Hound, Sunny and Cher, Lillibet; @Coreyparrot; @Petgalaxy; @Petgiftshop;@ParisBuff; ASRanimals; @tinypearlcat; @queenrosy; @thetomtomcat; Sam Iam; @twocatstoofunny; @Quadpaw; @MisterScrubby; @BrewskieButt; @CosmoHavanese; @Abbydatabby; @AllModConz; Dooby Monty; Spot Knowles; Kathy Lovescats; Henry Thomas Stockman; @GeorgetheFIVCat; @Sparklecat; @Ryker_Tyker: Gracie (Indiana, U.S.); Artù La Pantera (Italy): Chloe Ann (Virginia, U.S.); Lotus Elise Millchristas; Crapoille Le-Chat (France); Daniele Moore (Texas, U.S.); Claire D’Oliveira; Nada Aboraya (West Virginia, U.S.); Tori Coble Warden (Ohio, U.S.); Peggy Johnson; @wetnoses:@Parrisreddog; @weaselwhisperer; @ronronovisky; @MxBellaNSabra; Izzy Dawitch; Ganesh Ganesa; Bailey McHat; @Snowywestie; Charlie Lyons (Leeds, U.K.); Jayne Jones; Pa Hulja; Sasha Bonasin; Sara McGowan; Barak Bo; Charlton Cat; Stew Granquist; Kia Thompson (Nottingham, U.K.); Vito Felis Catus (Alaska, U.S.); Rob Jenkins (Australia); Kevin Dean; Elena Black; Mulled Cider Multipass (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Ruby Jones; Tammy Morris (Australia); Gimpch Ilsley; Mel Lozano; Anders Erichsen (Norway); Annika Malino (Finland); Loewie Munchalot; Melissa Anne Pemberton Carter (Australia); Cheetah Puk; Max Buckle (London, U.K.); Hagrid Peguiron; Debbie Koons (Pennsylavania, U.S.); Angela Bosch; @missbreezysbox; Shmit Lindley; Marina Farrand (MA, U.S.); Tyson O Mallie (Wales, U.K.); Rosie Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Jimmy Golub (Oregon, U.S.); Heather Thomas (Rhode Island, U.S.); Don Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Merry Erlich O’Connor; Nancy Block; Kitty Potito Mumi; Claire Wadham (London, U.K.); J J Krieger Jones (Alabama, U.S.); Kristi Carlson (Minnesota, U.S.); Lucy Cabrera (Florida, U.S.); Nanci Roden; Angie Knight; Truis-Terje Torgersen; Jennifer DeBellis Gebar; Alix Melsness (BC, Canada); Penelope Shaw Ashenhurst; Ellen E Parker (Colorado, U.S.); Tracy Horenbein (Florida, U.S.); Helen Kiernan; Spo Duke (North Carolina, U.S.); Coco Cola; Maria Ware Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Penny Patterson Ramirez; Mindi Aronson (Florida, U.S.); Stephanie Liszewski Henderson; Sheila Cave; Cathie Melling; Glenn Davis; @pantherqueen; @BrewsPosse; @Thepixelmoon; @Dogstoyesvsky; @jedbramwell; @Chainfree; @yoda_the_dog; @CathyGoodwin: @sweetsmokey; @KippyCatDayz; @piddleandpurr; @tuffycat; Juan Koolkat; @snowwhitecat; @Aylalab; @thekittenfriend; @Kealoha_Kitty; Melanie Neer; Birman Bond; Robin Harton and @Georgetheduck; Ella-Nutella Zuckerberg; Jackie Soper Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Sasha Britton; Poe Wheeler; Janis Freeman Fontana (CT, U.S.); PuffyCat Catski; Heidi Burkard; Jen Hoy (Australia); Georgia Flacatlady (Florida, U.S.); Marianne Szlyk (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Hunter Kittiemus (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Meeze Cat; Susan Price-James (North Carolina, U.S.); @Illini_honeybee; Boo-Bah’s Little Sunshines, Ruby and Pearlene (U.S.); @Colarausch; @realkingbo; @JudyGreeno: @Pontorson (Liverpool, U.K.); @Skippety; Jeremy Hoyden; Maike Liekweg Johnson (Minnesota, U.S.); Guti Ali: Delis Jimenez; Ella N Leo Cats; Abby Moon; Cath Julius (France); Oatie Slavin; Hilary Sontag; Angel Moon; Susie Korosi; Topsy N. Abby; Melody Woodall-Smith (Belgium); Petal Rose; Phillis Ayers; Jonesy Brown; Carey Stronach (Virginia, U.S.); Jak-Jinglebells Joyce; @FlickieandSammy; @mygreencat; @dogthunder; @Whskr; Polly Petronella; @TinyLucyLocket

@Rathbonerescue; Catherine and Banjo (Canada);@Poppy_dog; @danepoes; @Santakatz; Stephanie Jampole; Pippin Lechien; Rudy Kissmus Hess; Anne Carty; Ginamarie Colorio Felker; Ani MalSoldier; Fiona Grace Scott; Kairen Brooke-Anderson; Elizabeth McMahon; Susan Holmes; Nathalie Girardin; Jeannette Boye Loos; Bistra Staykova; Carolyn Bailey; Patrizia Heck; Ann Marie Cawley; Anne-Marie Monarovic; Toni Davis; Barak Bo; Jo Ann Massey Miller; Susan Beringer Beattie; Mjean Mccullough; Heather Justus Pritchard; Neko Chu; Pissu II Bello; Ollie Stanley; Marian Hogan; Jasper Oliver; Sirikit la Guapa; Megan O’Brien; Anna Richardson; Renae Hicks Downey; Su and Keith Bigland; Patric Juillet; Rita Lenaers; Bz Tat; Eeyoraus Earthmuffin; Virginia Drake; Nan Gardner; Edward Fitzgerald; Pat Powers; Lesley Checkland-Orr; Mandy Kokani; Taru Nousianinen; Jj Kat; Howard Curtis; Pam Swan; Lisa McMahon; Susan Wakefield; Teresa Ravita; Pam Edge Davis; Mary Uhlik; Carol Cobble; @TheRealkingBo; Kathlene O’Brien; Tricia Wyse; Jennifer Miller Smith; @ownedbyacat; @avatheweirdo; @ChloeToby @laddiethemutt @Chewka_xoxo @3fatcats


Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 28: Ending Gangs Now

“The main goal of the future is to stop violence. The world is addicted to it.” - Bill Cosby


Gang activity in a community brings a heavy human toll. But an often forgotten consequence of a gang in a community is the cruel and inhumane treatment of animals. As I have written about before, torture and killing animals is almost always a precursor to violence against human beings. Gang members are not different. Moreover, gangs are involved in organized animal cruelty. Animal fighting, has increasingly become a gang related activity. Like illegal drug trade, weapons trafficking, animal fighting is one of many gang activities that threaten families and neighborhoods.


When we take action against gangs, we bring peace to humans and animals alike.

So, take what's inside you and make big, bold choices. And for those who can't speak for themselves, use bold voices. And make friends and love well, bring art to this place. And make this world better for the whole human race.
--
Jamie Lee Curtis

This week let us purrrrrrrr boldly, purrrrr with love, purr for peace. Peace could be just one purrrrr away.

2:59 p.m. Get ready to Purrrrrrrr.


SET.


3:00 p.m.


Confucius Cat say: GO!


Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr,


See your purrs as a powerful wave of light, filled with love, compassion, and kindness.


Purrrrr, purrrr,....See that wave of peaceful light spreading outward into the world....


Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, ppurrrrinnnnnnnggggggg.


Where there is hate let it be turned to love, Where there is fear, let it be turned to compassion.


Purrrrrrr...Where there is ignorance, let it be turned to understanding.


Purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr,


Those who despair have hope, those who hate are filled with love


Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr....


Imagine all those enmeshed in gangs, set free to be happy, productive and loving humans.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Purrs 4 Peace Week 28 Announcement: LET'S GANG UP ON GANGS

“A team is where a boy can prove his courage on his own. A gang is where a coward goes to hide.” - Mickey Mantle


U.S. Government in its January 2009 National Gang Threat Assessment, there are approximately 1 million members belonging to various gangs in this country. As much as 80% of crime in many communities can be attributed to gang activity spanning from destruction of property to armed robbery, auto theft, drug trafficking, home invasion, gun violence and more. In fact, at least 65% of communities with populations of 100,000 or more experience gang related homicides.


And gang activity is not just in large cities anymore. Gangs are migrating from urban areas to suburban and rural areas for a many of reasons, including expanding drug distribution territories, increasing illicit revenue, recruiting new members, hiding from law enforcement, and escaping other gangs.


The conclusion of the Threat Assessment was that gangs pose a serious threat to the public safety in communities around the U.S.


There are a myriad reasons why young people join a gang, but chief among them are: poverty, peer pressure, boredom and hopelessness. It can be no surprise that the lack of inner peace and lack of peace in our world generates the conditions that create gangs. And then the gangs create more conditions of violence and unrest that beget more youth ripe for indoctrination. Clearly unrest begets unrest, chaos begets chaos, violence begets violence.


The good news is that Peace begets Peace. So this week we will purr to bring peace and harmony to our communities. We will purr to eradicate the blight that is gang violence.

Week 28 of Purrs 4 Peace details are as follows:

  • Week twenty-eight’s appointed time is Sunday, December 20, 2009.
  • Participants should purr for three minutes commencing at 3 p.m. EST (U.S.) which is 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs.) BST in the U.K.
  • The cat’s human staff should assist their cats with the project by stroking and nuzzling the cat at the appointed time.
  • Please post your cat name and the country you purr in at www.confuciuscat.blogspot.com as a COMMENT if you are participating in this historic project. (posting a link to your own website-if you have one-is encouraged.) Or let me know by message on twitter or facebook.
  • Posting purrs on facebook ( Acolytes of Confucius Cat or as friend to Alley Mason) and twitter (@ConfuciusCat) is encouraged, since it inspires purring in others, but not required. On twitter please use #purrs4peace in your tweets.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Brothers in need of a home.

These cute kitties need a home. Please stop by www.jcatmom.blogspot.com for more info

I'm Really Working....

....I'm dusting the floor right now.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

purrs 4 Peace Week 27 Thank you



This week I would like to express my gratitude and admiration for one of the supporters of #purrs4peace: Britt Johnson who lives in Shrewsbury, U.K. Britt has an amazing nine cat children, seven of whom were rescues. Thomas, Fivepence, Twinkle, Beauty, Bramble, Ninepence, Thistle’Tabs’cat, Jasmine’Jazzy’cat and Smokie’Squeezy”. (Ninepence and Thisle’Tabs’cat are pictured). With all those purr motors, the peaceful vibrations are mighty powerful coming from their house each week!


Britt has worked with the Cat Protection League and the Shropshire Cat Rescue in her area to not only trap and neuter feral cats in her area, but also to find homes for the ones tame enough to be adopted. Beauty and Twinkle are two of the ferals she personally adopted. She took in Thomas as a kitty after he’d been abandoned on her doorstep terrified and in terrible health. Thistle was found huddled near dog kennels with pneumonia. Smokey was being mistreated and was brought to live with Britt after taken from those bad humans. Britt adopted Jasmine from a neighbor who no longer wanted her. (How could a human not want that sweet kitty.)


From her posts on Facebook, I got the impression that Britt is an extremely sweet, compassionate and kind human. Now, learning of the history of her furry family, that impression is confirmed. She is one of the best examples of what humans can be. Thank you Britt for all that you do for our feline kind...and thank you for your contribution to the Purrs 4 Peace project.


You can find Britt, Thistle’Tabs’cat, Jasmine’Jazzy’ and Smokie’Squeezy’ on Facebook where they are excellent friends.


Thank you to every purrticipant. It has been impossible to keep track of everyone purrticipating from week to week. Therefore, I am including all those who have assisted with this project and will add newcomers from week to week. Thank you and BRAVO one and all!


Mwasa Mimine (France); Heather Doherty and Hazel (Mass, U.S.); Anton Hoppins; Hobbles Gonzalez; Tippi Rathke; Mocha Chip Carey; Ciarán Moylan (New Zealand); Snidely Watson; Gato Fierro Gonzalez (Chile); Michelle Webster and Puffin Webster (Australia); Polly Elgato; Bob TheTomato (South Carolina, U.S.); Sam Cat Furrycoat (London, U.K.); Evelyne Jeanette Chezum (California, U.S.); Branston Cat; Ashlee Lee (Ontario, Canada); @Mariodacat (Wisconsin, U.S.); Kat Bengalcatdomination; Chi Chi Wonder Cat (Australia); Scooby Doo Kennedy; Sheri Kline (Colorado, U.S.): Emacs Gee (Utah, U.S.); Elsie Fallualah Graves (Virginia, U.S.); Oscar Catto (Bristol, U.K.); Pantaloons La Poodle; Smudgie Hb Matthews (Leeds, U.K.); Buu Vaughn (Kentucky, U.S.); Patricia Melton (Texas, U.S.); Riško Zipser (Slovakia); Milaine Pisani (Malta); Isabelle Freitas; Lisa Butler; Cathy Green (London); Angelina Leung with Rusty, Rudy, Max & Misty (Hong Kong); Bas Tet Sab; Nipper Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Xana Herrera Garcia; Mira Mahadewi; Angel Hope Eddlemon (Georgia, U.S.); Molly W. Read; Maria Anna; Bibi Maček; Cohen Cat (Australia); Shari Lucyk (Ontario, Canada);Judy Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Tina Dubberke (Iowa, U.S); Oliver Stewart (Alberta, Canada); Helen Melon Redsaw; Tiggy Adams; Pilchard Piecrust (Newcastle, U.K.); Leah Slwinski (Swansea, U.K.); Arya Yumuk Baki; Tippy Kat; Renee McMullen; Tracy Paul; Koghi Kroket (France); Tiny Maumau; Tiger Similikitty Cat (Indonesia); Vladana Acimovic (Serbia); Bigpuss Crow (Heaven); Waffle Morton-Simpson; Aladdin Boo Turek; Moo Taylor; Lucy Pye (Alberta, Canada); Spike Wells; Lisa Kessler; Chubs Oaks (North Carolina, U.S.); Thistle ‘Tabs’cat Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Perris Andrews, Shadow & Slinky; Jasmine ‘Jazzy’ Johnson (West Midlands U.K.); Tiger Inboots; Shenaenae Reilly (Oregon, U.S.); Montana Brown);Tepú Camacho Rodriguez; Kitty Token; Debbie Tudor-Davies (Manchester, U.K.); Dominique Mulkeirins (France); Michelle Knight; Mel Sanso and her cats (Georgia, U.S.); Atkinson Bubby Rose (Alberta, Canada);Jennifer Fisher (NY, U.S.); Amanda Konzelman (Ontario,Canada); Paula Blindee (Quebec, Canada); Poppy N Wiskey; Jinx Lazorek; Blk Cat (Bristol, U.K.); Thomas Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Smokes Squeezyt Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Brittany Bazemore;Caroline Rosebery; Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Eric Robertson; Cathy Troy Bailey, Blaze, Solo and Itty Bitty Kitty; Bill Koukmenides (Australia); Sparky Earnest MacDonald (South Africa) Diana Edens (Texas, U.S.); Silja Larsen; Sparky Cat (Kentucky, U.S.); Emma-Charlie Cat (London, U.K.); Fiona Lickorish (U.K.); Skye Winkless (Leicester, U.K.);Poppy Cat; Buzz Edens; Jo Macro (London, U.K.) Gui Nness; Galushka Rediviva (Spain); Debbie ‘Lawton’ Mildenstein (Newcastle, U.K.); Woody Edens; Alicia Lestat; Caroline Ashall; Lenore Elena Sabal (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Colin Redmond (Ireland); Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Patrizia Anzani (Italy); Charles Chunks Mather (Weymouth, U.K.); Pinky, Ash & Boo (U.S.); Basil Anthony Blencowe (West Midlands, U.K.); BootBlack WhiskerPants; @Pasta_the_cat; Brody Cat (California, U.S.); Dominik Tanguay (Montreal, Canada); Janet Carleton and Mozartdane (Ohio, U.S); Keiko and Luna T Katt (Connecticut, U.S.); @CheshireK; @orangecatblues; Karyn and the 24 cats and 40 kittens of animeals; The Sanjee and the hotties @Hotmbc; @BrucetheCat; The Cyclone Cats; DazeyJesseConner Cloud and their family; KC; Anne-Sophie Lesgourgues (France).@JoannaV40; @Aclockworktoad; @smudgebestcat; @norwoodsworld; Feria Chan in Hong Kong with her eleven cats (China); Topaz and her mummy @grrlysquirrel; @Hannibalcat; @BettinaWagner and Derrik the Dachshund (Germany) @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; The Island Cats (Michigan, U.S.); Christine Harris (Manchester, U.K.);Lopy; Micco Huginn; Kritter Kommunity; Skizzetto Felis (Italy); @Kitty_rescue; @prmros (Fiji); Lao Tzu, Confucious, Professor, Mencius and Felix @KittyBoutique; @Kat5rescue; @victortabbycat (Wisconsin, U.S.); @RRcatty (Oklahoma, U.S.); Agnes Straysalot; Marie Cat-Harbec; Bobbi Mccluney; Our family Cat-a-blog kitties; Kit Oakes (Averett); Heidi Poels (Belgium); Terri Craig (Toronto, Canada); Mandy Lekitkat Ristow (South Africa); Natalie von Loenfeldt (U.S.); Gato El Gris Zoff; Willow Fisher (London, U.K.); @Cathykeisha; Chiara Mandel (Germany); Baron Von Cat; Cricket Salviati (San Diego, CA); Dust Cassavetes; Luke Screenwalker (Cedar Rapids, IA); Neko Blue Russian (Venezuela); Britt Johnson and her 10 cats (West Midlands, U.K.); Arsène Le Pépère (France); @JinJinDoggy; @Javatyger; Kippy Johnson; Mara Beštija and her family (Serbia); Carlzy Hutchings (London, U.K.); Willi Mccluney; Al Ryan (Wales, U.K.); Christin Harris (Manchester, U.K.); Roo Pringle (London, U.K.); Biddie Cat Salsberg (Washington, D.C.); Milla DeMillis (Italy); Maureen Birch (Pennsylvania, U.S.); La Canela (Santiago, Chile); Sasha Koen (Serbia); Barbara Feline; Bonnie Vasseur (Santa Cruz, CA); Mog Likorish (U.K.); Sooty Surtees; Elvis Fleksnes (Norway); Birger von Cat; Pookey Lou (Edmonton, Canada); Muffin Bergeron (Montreal, Canada); Toy Poppy ‘n’ Finn; Merlin Cat (Sheffield, U.K.); Socks Hercules Overend Tunnicliffe (Sheffield, U.K.); Herbie Cat (Maryland, U.S.); Ercole Gatto; Fifi Prettypaws; Cats Blackie (California, U.S.); George Crow (London, U.K.); Chabichou Libis (France); Emily Cat;@MedusaJ (U.K.); Anna Vella; @ChatteMuse (heaven); @JessieBrewer & Ophelia; Melaine Pisani; Gary Simpson; @Tweetiepie54; @Quark2; @theSpatzCat; Roo Cat Reeves; @omystarsanbones; @cokiethecat; @MizzBassie; Stacey Jade Hardstaff; Harry McCatley; Velvet Dragon; Minuit Et Lumiere; @CJdoggirl; Shania Loney; Ruby Tinker Jones; @catbirddog; @CelestiaKat; Jennifer Johnson; Little Bear, Xena & Pandora; Avril Shalen; @Iammitchthecat; dimaggio Macaroni; Melisa Mjaus; Imajackrussell; Suzy Platt; Jane Bolash gump; SeathreepeeO (Maidenhead, U.K.); Gottmos Kattsson; @meghanlamb; @Dewey_Cat; @danapixie; Arja Miettinene; @PixelDoggy; @BuzzLucas; @Maurice_the_cat; Oscar Le Roux Fou; Toby, Poppy n Finn and Sonny Kirk (U.K.); Minnie Minx; Shelda Dudley. TibblesCatt; Ciribi Bel (Italy); Romeo Gatti (Italy); Beans Meowly (Cape Cod, MA); Pepsithecat Sexton (Ireland); Jacqueline Mason, Agatha and Pieface; Cats meow; Birgir von Cat; Lisa Monzon; Jean Griffin; Mousie Kietteh (New Zealand); Hollie Blanchard; Puma il Siberiano; Tiddles Coveney (Liverpool, U.K.); Lola Duquesene; Corky Alexander Tybalt; Djimi Buttafuko; Jo Macro; Awahoo Kitty; Zoe Lindquist (B.C. Canada); Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Kitty Orville (Australia); Lilli Karla Larsen; Beth Hellings (Philadelphia, U.S.); Linda Slyns (Australia); Reese; Wes; Loki the Cat; @Zaziart; @PepiSmartDog; @mrsfishstick (5 kitties); Brian Frum; TamTam johansen-Antonsen & family including hens, pigs and dogs (Italy); @Smudgebestcat; @Cat_Lovers; @3fatcats; Purdy Buster Garner; Joan Dakis Mierzwa (Georgia, U.S.); Randee Luria Rosenzweig (New York, U.S.); Mary La Ferlita and her cats Orsetta and Linda (Italy); Laura Mcmillan (BC, Canada); Allumette De Paris (Antarctica); Pascale Tendre Billie (France); Bigglesworth Henderson; Wilbur Wilson (Oregon, U.S.); Jet Cat (West Midlands, U.K.); Fufi Cricchi (Italy) Pénélope Raphanel-Redon; Lucius Stocker (Virginia, U.S.); Mew McKay (Ontario, Canada); Judith Scarycat (Georgia, U.S.); @ElyssaD; George Mulkeirins (France); David Cook; Vikki Parsons (Tennesee, U.S.); Kimbo Slice (Ohio, U.S.); Ingrid Beaudelblinken; William Wallace Wally; Mandy Walker; Lb Meowie (Ohio, U.S.): @smokey8; @Lexingtonthepup; @Bibi_Cat; Gray Graystone; Linda Polo-Moore Jan’s Funny Farm (GA, U.S.); @almeyda64; Sweet Praline (S.C., U.S.); Rusty (Michigan, U.S.); Grreta (U.S.); Beau, Beau and Angie; Wildcatwoodscat (U.S.); @CheshireK; @Pandafur; @Katnagel; @saylormcgivney; @Kuronekotango; @Quark2; @ladybonessa; @ragabashgirl; @Milolabradoodle; @macandfuzcat; @henryandfriends; @bubumeow; @sidthecatahoula; @grrlysquirrel; @dahliapkitten @medusaJ; @Jessiebrewer; @Manxington; Misty Manu; Mia Amber (Australia); Buzz & Baxter Lucas (California, U.S.); Pughy (U.K.); Cheysuli and Gemini; Andrea Hall (Northern Ireland); Molly Read (Australia);@yibberj2; @facesnfortunes; Evelyn Murphy (Texas, U.S.); @deepbluesealove; @felineunit; @funnyfarmgranny; @iamzorro; Chloe Woey Kissy Munchkin (Wisconsin, U.S.); Lady Tiddles (U.K.); Chloe Cumming; @mariapee; @EllenZucker; @Carto; Bim Sulokuono; Barbara Black; Kerry Jean Woodham (Manchester, U.K.); Joyce IcyCat; Nancy Aquakitty Diaz (N.Y., U.S.); Natalie La Favor; Angel Dearing; Smilla Jakobs; Frank Lampcat; TurtlesTunnicliffe; Alasandra, Socks, Scylla, Charybdis & Fenris (Mississippi, U.S.) Kareltje and Anya (Netherlands); Christing and Faz the cat (U.K.); Adoual Wahlu (France); Sam and Andy (Texas, U.S.); Lenny Peludus Leon Jolie (Lota, Chile); @Spencer_Socks (Ireland); Boris Kitty (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Emma Faunch (London, U.K.); Merline Felinus (California, U.S.); Tibbles Catt; Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Jude Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Trillo Gatto; Sandra Jackson Alawine; Lorraine Ann Gill; Jesus Cat; Claire Baker (Manchester, U.K.); Bj Holland; Lorraine Porter (London, U.K.); @jazzydacat (London, U.K.); @deel34 (Mass, U.S.); @Joeyhollywood; @rantingteacher (London, U.K.); Khyra (PA, U.S.); @K0sher (U.S.); @Persiancatali; @linda_pettalez; @buzzlucas; @swtgeorgiabrwn; @cleopatrasaash; @lavalamplv; @pkthecat; @jennyrosepetal; Zippy, Sadie and Speedy (Wisconsin, U.S.); Eric and Flynn (Plymouth, U.K.); Sylvia Kubilus-Elam (Arizona, U.S.); Cathy Keisha; @Spikethekitten; Tyson Lockyer (Fairfield, U.K.); Baguera Haskoucet; Curly Cat (Calif, U.S.); Choneko Taka-Makiye (Washington, U.S.); @. er_Tyker; @Gabby_da_Tabby; Abednego Herr (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Freya Freyacat (Bristol, U.K); Cris Marr Carey (CT, U.S.); Spice Carey; Kathy Corrigan; Sandy, Aimee, Buffy, Xander, Santiago and Jeremy (dangerkitty) (Calif, U.S.); Liz Toms (Michigan, U.S.); David Greagg; Debbie Tudor-Davies (Manchester, U.K.); Charlie Cat; Vera Dalla Costa (Italy) @isagold (Australia), @bettyblu (Australia)& @wallasEkatt (Australia); Pilar Rodriguez Sanchez (Costa Rica); @Damigatas (Brazil); Barfi Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Chiffon Mi (France); Melody Wallace (Ohio, U.S.); Jeff Cat; Jack Amoe Shoestrings (Maine, U.S.); Renoir Fausti Vallerignani (Italy); Felix Mace; Talley Martin; Shirley Sladovnik (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Rebbie Simba Milligan (Michigan, U.S.); Joey Fritsch (Minnesota; U.S.); Cyndy Mccluney (Ontario, Canada); Eleanor Vaughn; Leigh Raglan (Illinois, U.S.); wormbottom ‘oG’ Cat; Luna Roberts; Frankie Bulgaria; Sumer Simmons Vellinga (Wash D.C., U.S.); Vanessa Rosales (Costa Rica); Monty Iswhack Kota (Brighton and Hove, U.K.); Alga Prawn; Tula; @Tipy_DeVil; @ShawneeShep @smokeythepoodle; @Loupeb; @Askfisher (Florida, U.S.); Giantspeckledcihuahua; Robyn Harton and George the Duck; Shanaenae Reilly; Fidel Castré (Montreal, Canada); Mimine Morissette (Quebec, Canada); Vesna Vucic Jolic; @Morriscat (Scotland); @RascalBCool; @ForeverGinger; @ZeZoecat; Judy Meakin (Manchester, U.K.); Dc Kitteh; The 6 of Noir in Texas; @KaiserSoeze; Ludo van Doggy (U.K.); Scott Hagan aka @scottydsntkno (New Jersey, U.S.); Karen Waldron-Curtis (Maine, U.S.); @goldensamantha; @lexiloudog; @lastchancemi; @Paceset9999; @Mulder_Cat; @MaxthequiltCat; @mam1cutie; @glam_poodle; @SirFudgeesq; @Buttons_kitty; @spike_cat; @condocats; Sharon Keenan Speigelhalter, Sniffle (Florida, U.S.); @themooshies (Virginia, U.S.);@BigFatLuckyCat; @Southbaygirl Velcro & Kodack (S. Calif, U.S.); Cheshire Kitten (Texas, U.S.); Marie-Cat Harbec; @CheeeWOWa; @theartofkaren; @frugaldougal; @LittleDunkin; @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; Lopy; Patsy Ng; Sonny Kirk; Vicki Stringellow Coo, BunnyJean Cook ,KC (Pa, U.S.);@Scully_Cat; @MuffinandBean; @SidtheCatahoula; @ThePresbyCat; @Brutusthedane; @Lilitree, Smokey and Aurora; @nibblesandbits @mehtoole; @Marleterrier; Roméo Méo; Markus Heinonen (Sweden); @wilsonbear; @NewportVet; @Tabootalulahbel; @LadyCruella;@Jackson_bear;@MrElvisCat; @iamzorro; @purplebear; @sweetgeorgiabrown; @frutz27 and Bomme; @elviraafterall; @chrisgroove1; @thebullmonty; @spoiledminpin @Catnamedsammy; Pat Melton (Texas, U.S); Marcella Principato; @AllysonfajaradA; @winecountrydog; @CeliaLindstroA; JeanetteStjohA; @mrbasilcat; @Jennamatlock;RosettagroveA; @Clecienne;@maxicat6; @Jassiekitty @nonolo_honu; Louis Cat; @Occupant37160; China Angel Thompson; Minni-Moke Walker; Felini Mcbiten-O’fightin”; Skye Border Collie; Clare Mather (Bristol, U.K.); Suzy Green, Saffy & Lexie; Alfonsina Codastorta (Italy); Slix Ilsley; Mojito Corgan; Oslo Cat; @RosinaWilson; Aina Antonsen, Bastian & Pia; @perrythebirman; @EllaBellaKitty; @flicka47; @Petiethecat; @Marderchen; @Annabanana74; Ivan and Boo (California, U.S.); Heinrich Boobonivich and Freddy (Missouri, U.S.); Kruse Kats, Maggie, Rudy and Buster; Schadenfreude Feline; Victoria Simeone; Katie Moehrbach Eddlemon;Jamaliyah Ambia; Miagolina Rossi (Italy) Diony Cook; Bully McCat (Israel);John Franke (New York, U.S.); Cinder Nelson; Clem Kadiddlehopper (Missouri, U.S.); Fluffy Stanely (London, U.S.); Sphynx Cat Boo; Trevor Cat; Dale Francis; Cookie Cat; Pat Miller (North Carolina, U.S.); Kitty ACat; Skinny ACat; Sam Cat (Leeds, U.K.); Gypsycat Miaow (London, U.K.); Katie Starr (New York , U.S.); @bruddr; Buddy Cat; Kj Taube; @Lisbethwest; @MaddyBasset; Sarah Adams; @Pawsville; @Featherears; @Redravine; @mouseholecat; @Spacat; @mattiedog; @FriendsfurEver; @GatoTheo; @BusterConCat; @Omystarsanbones; @inquarters14; @thebruvs; @TooncesCat; @Studio_gal; @tweetypie54; @cv6majdisaster; @cocomeezer; @Puzthecat; @Emmythecat; Spud Jackson; Spicer Bicer; Meow Meow Cat; @LizzyNY; Diamond Cat; Katrina Sestakova (Connecticut, U.S.); Katie Michelle Potter; Cara OHare (Ireland); Jennifer Bolgar (London, U.K.); Alessandra Greco; Christelle Hoffstetter; @sarahmorrigan@buddybentley; @sugarsweetpoms; @ptreire (Portugal); @DannyMacRant; @ads56nyc; @jitzmak; Ville Murphy; @sweetbaboo1979; William Davis Burke; Leslie Ann Ellis ( NJ, U.S.); Wayne Sichensky; Jitka Vavreckova; Brownie Ronron (France); Willikins Cat (Australia); @no_crybaby_dogs; Meg Molloy; @drinkmoxie; @femmekatz; @CobwebDukes; @theotigsy; @swagattt; @musicincider; Bianca Caviglioli; @lilPecan; @CalyBeast; @mollsterandme; @Lilishkacat; @Babypatches; @Zepher4; @ImagineMDD; @JimmyTerrorist; Boo Meow (London, U.K.); @Peggyfrezon; Jenny Threet and Hissy Fit Jones; Rumpy D. Threet; Canelle Chopin; @PricklPinibble; Chako Aspergren; @mifathai; temmekatz (Kansas, U.S.); @duckdaotsu; @Roxy_SF; @BlueFlameDesign; @Norma09; bobtheastorian; @Chezluna; @Spookypuss; @dogdoorout; Sheila Odom; Athenswoman (Ohio, U.S.)

Luluandlucky Cat; Jennifer Poole (Calgary, Canada); Mali Lee; Ollie Tosca ; Muhammad Ali Britton; Laura Lee (California, U.S.); Jeri Bretthorst (Missouri, U.S.); Kate Viscardi (U.K.); Harry Littlewood-Potter; Cáitlín Ó Ruadhán (Ireland); Smokie Wallis; Jäger Weimaraner; Sid O’Keefe; Julie Stephens; Jennifer Allen; Wendy Morland; @mizcleo; @konahead; @tipperthebear; @TikiTallullah; @hollieferguson; @pimpthecat; @DaneRay; @nycatsitter; Duchesse de la Litière; @Vally_Cat; Sandi McBride, Queen, Batgirl, Pyewackit, Hound, Sunny and Cher, Lillibet; @Coreyparrot; @Petgalaxy; @Petgiftshop;@ParisBuff; ASRanimals; @tinypearlcat; @queenrosy; @thetomtomcat; Sam Iam; @twocatstoofunny; @Quadpaw; @MisterScrubby; @BrewskieButt; @CosmoHavanese; @Abbydatabby; @AllModConz; Dooby Monty; Spot Knowles; Kathy Lovescats; Henry Thomas Stockman; @GeorgetheFIVCat; @Sparklecat; @Ryker_Tyker: Gracie (Indiana, U.S.); Artù La Pantera (Italy): Chloe Ann (Virginia, U.S.); Lotus Elise Millchristas; Crapoille Le-Chat (France); Daniele Moore (Texas, U.S.); Claire D’Oliveira; Nada Aboraya (West Virginia, U.S.); Tori Coble Warden (Ohio, U.S.); Peggy Johnson; @wetnoses:@Parrisreddog; @weaselwhisperer; @ronronovisky; @MxBellaNSabra; Izzy Dawitch; Ganesh Ganesa; Bailey McHat; @Snowywestie; Charlie Lyons (Leeds, U.K.); Jayne Jones; Pa Hulja; Sasha Bonasin; Sara McGowan; Barak Bo; Charlton Cat; Stew Granquist; Kia Thompson (Nottingham, U.K.); Vito Felis Catus (Alaska, U.S.); Rob Jenkins (Australia); Kevin Dean; Elena Black; Mulled Cider Multipass (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Ruby Jones; Tammy Morris (Australia); Gimpch Ilsley; Mel Lozano; Anders Erichsen (Norway); Annika Malino (Finland); Loewie Munchalot; Melissa Anne Pemberton Carter (Australia); Cheetah Puk; Max Buckle (London, U.K.); Hagrid Peguiron; Debbie Koons (Pennsylavania, U.S.); Angela Bosch; @missbreezysbox; Shmit Lindley; Marina Farrand (MA, U.S.); Tyson O Mallie (Wales, U.K.); Rosie Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Jimmy Golub (Oregon, U.S.); Heather Thomas (Rhode Island, U.S.); Don Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Merry Erlich O’Connor; Nancy Block; Kitty Potito Mumi; Claire Wadham (London, U.K.); J J Krieger Jones (Alabama, U.S.); Kristi Carlson (Minnesota, U.S.); Lucy Cabrera (Florida, U.S.); Nanci Roden; Angie Knight; Truis-Terje Torgersen; Jennifer DeBellis Gebar; Alix Melsness (BC, Canada); Penelope Shaw Ashenhurst; Ellen E Parker (Colorado, U.S.); Tracy Horenbein (Florida, U.S.); Helen Kiernan; Spo Duke (North Carolina, U.S.); Coco Cola; Maria Ware Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Penny Patterson Ramirez; Mindi Aronson (Florida, U.S.); Stephanie Liszewski Henderson; Sheila Cave; Cathie Melling; Glenn Davis; @pantherqueen; @BrewsPosse; @Thepixelmoon; @Dogstoyesvsky; @jedbramwell; @Chainfree; @yoda_the_dog; @CathyGoodwin: @sweetsmokey; @KippyCatDayz; @piddleandpurr; @tuffycat; Juan Koolkat; @snowwhitecat; @Aylalab; @thekittenfriend; @Kealoha_Kitty; Melanie Neer; Birman Bond; Robin Harton and @Georgetheduck; Ella-Nutella Zuckerberg; Jackie Soper Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Sasha Britton; Poe Wheeler; Janis Freeman Fontana (CT, U.S.); PuffyCat Catski; Heidi Burkard; Jen Hoy (Australia); Georgia Flacatlady (Florida, U.S.); Marianne Szlyk (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Hunter Kittiemus (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Meeze Cat; Susan Price-James (North Carolina, U.S.); @Illini_honeybee; Boo-Bah’s Little Sunshines, Ruby and Pearlene (U.S.); @Colarausch; @realkingbo; @JudyGreeno: @Pontorson (Liverpool, U.K.); @Skippety; Jeremy Hoyden; Maike Liekweg Johnson (Minnesota, U.S.); Guti Ali: Delis Jimenez; Ella N Leo Cats; Abby Moon; Cath Julius (France); Oatie Slavin; Hilary Sontag; Angel Moon; Susie Korosi; Topsy N. Abby; Melody Woodall-Smith (Belgium); Petal Rose; Phillis Ayers; Jonesy Brown; Carey Stronach (Virginia, U.S.); Jak-Jinglebells Joyce; @FlickieandSammy; @mygreencat; @dogthunder; @Whskr; Polly Petronella;@Rathbonerescue; @Poppy_dog;@danepoes; @Santakatz


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