Showing posts with label magee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label magee. Show all posts

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Joe and Skinny Magee

Just wanted to share some photos of two of our back patio feral kitties....brothers Joe and Skinny Magee (spelled this funny way because he is named after a bakery here called Magee's). Joe had me worried SICK over the weekend! I didn't see him for 3 days and he ALWAYS shows up for dinner. Then, it rained non-stop all weekend and whenever that happens he comes to the patio to get dry and sleep. I posted about how worried I was on Facebook on Sunday and literally moments later, my husband bellowed, "Jooooooe's hoooome!!!" I flew downstairs and ran outside to give him a hug and a good scolding. Then, i dried him off and gave him his favorite treat...deli turkey.

I painted one of our feral cat houses a few weeks ago....blue polka dots! I swear they are using it more now that it is cute and cheerful :). I will show you the feral cat house that is on our front porch later....it's a little red barn now.

Here are the two boys right after Joe came back home....



Sunday, April 18, 2010

Smiling Cats galore...

Last week was very strange for me. I was just so distracted and utterly unfocused. I have no idea what was going on, but hope that this week will be a little more productive. I have a zillion ideas brewing in my head which is wonderful, but sometimes when that happens I get paralyzed and don't know where to begin so I sort of spin around in place.

I want to start making jewelry with a few images of my dolls. I began researching supplies and ordered some fun materials on Etsy. The choices are neverending...i really felt like I'd fallen down the rabbit hole! I am also itching to write and illustrate a children's book. I finally have the main concept clear and specific illustration ideas are flowing, but I need to block out time to actually sit down and launch into it.

On Friday, I decided to get off of the computer and get out of my art room to remove any distractions. I went outside in my backyard to simply SKETCH for a few hours. It's amazing how the sun, the breeze, some fresh air and peace and quiet can clear the mind!! Two furry feral assistants were very helpful too :).

Here is a little peek at my doodles....lots and lots of silly kittysnips!



And just thought I'd share a photo of Magee and Meadow. Magee is one of our outdoor "ferals" who now comes inside for naps. He is such a sweet boy. Meadow has been with us for a year now. She was born with only 3 paws, so we took her out of the feral colony she was living in last summer. We wanted her to be safe inside forever. She is THE happiest, funniest girl! She chirps with glee constantly and LOVES life. Meadow lived behind a cafe and they feed the cats leftovers so she goes crazy for human food. We try not to give her any, but every once in awhile she will steal something right off your plate. One night she even took 2 of my brussel sprouts and ate them right up! Crazy girl!

Friday, February 26, 2010

Warm and cozy kitties....

I realized that I haven't done any cat chatting since I had my last foster kitten in January. I have been taking a break from trapping and spaying/neutering and fostering partly because it is WAY too cold for TNRing and also because my heart needed some mending. But that doesn't mean that it isn't still cat crazy around here! Two of the feral kitties that have been here since we moved in a year and a half ago, have started coming inside!!!! I have always given them the opportunity to come in, but they were very wary and never seemed to want to. Well, once temps got into the teens and the snowstorms began, i basically pushed them in the door and they have been enjoying every minute of it :). Missy aka Chumba Wumba is especially happy. I am sure that she used to be someone's cat and has just been surviving the streets for years. I just adore her. Her son, Magee, is also enjoying warm naps by the fire and in our bed, but he still likes to go outside for long romps. I am sure they will both want their outdoor life back full time once spring arrives. But for now, it makes me happy to have them safe and cozy inside!

Chumba's favorite napping spot...


Where's Chumba???


Magee lounging....