Tom's Dad and moon_beam, thanks for stopping by. Yes, Shelley does look like she's going to say the Pledge of Allegiance! She is a real sweetie. I catch her every once in a while sitting on my dresser and looking in the mirror, admiring her pretty face no doubt. The other day I was sitting out on the balcony reading a book and Shelley joined me. I was so surprised to find her sitting under my chair. Tina used to do the same thing. Looking at that colorful little calico tail sticking out from under the chair reminded me so much of my Tina. Shelley has been so good to me. I love this little cat. I read an article today about how dogfighting punks get cats and dogs from craigslist and how they pose with perfect references (from their dog-fighting buddies) and make it sound like they're gonna give your fur kid a good home. Someone said that no responsible pet parent should list their fur kid on craigslist because no legitimate people will apply as they can go to a shelter and adopt there. I think that's not quite true. I could have gone to a shelter, but I was looking for a specific cat and one that was the same age as Mindy. I remember how terribly frightened Shelley was when she first saw me. I'm so glad that I found her and not one of the dog-fighting punks or some that get cats to feed them to their disgusting snakes. Shelley is such a sensitive little cat, and so very loving. She always licks my hand when I hold her and cuddle her. She is the perfect friend for me and Mindy, and I am so glad that she likes Mindy so much.

I almost forgot to mention that Shelley "helped" me make the bed yesterday. She loves it when I put fresh sheets on the bed, and she was hiding under the top sheet. I gently "grabbed" her little body under the sheets, and she squeaked in delight. That reminded me so much of my little Twinkie who also enjoyed hiding in the fresh sheets and who made the same noises when I would grab her little body. Shelley is so funny and a very gentle cat. I can't say enough times that I LOVE her!

Hi DannysMom

Sorry it as been a while.

I love the photo from the 4th of July. I agree she does look like she is going to say the pledge of Allegiance! How funny

Wow I am so jealous of you having a cat that helps make the bed Considering mine spend more time on the bed than me I think they should learn to do that! Maybe you can ship Shelley over here for a week to teach them

That just shows you how good a mummy you are to your babies as she was once frightened little girl and now she has confidence and loves you to pieces.

I am disgusted to hear about those people you talk about who get animals to feed to their snakes etc I really do not understand some people out there and how they can think like that!

How are you and Shelley today?

xxForeverxx

Hello xxForeverxx, it's always good to hear from you! Shelley is doing just fine today, but I do worry about her darting in front of me lots of times. She seems to come out of nowhere and then runs into my legs. We have "bumped" into each other a few times, nothing serious, but I still worry about her. Sometimes when she needs to burn off excess energy she runs around like crazy and climbs up the jungle gym and meows. She watches movies with me, but she doesn't sit on my lap. Shelley sits on top of the couch to the left of me where she has an unobstructed view of the TV.

Shelley often plops herself down and wants to have her tummy rubbed. She is such a gentle cat, very loving.

Hello DannysMom.

I hear you on the "darting" Tang does that too, like a silent ninja. BTW, never ASK a cat if they are a ninja. They will just look at you as if to say "ALL cats are ninjas" Hope you are all doing well today.

TTT

Tom's Dad, thanks for the laugh! I think Shelley is more of a "nervous Nellie" though than a ninja. She likes to burn off excess energy and will happily chase sponge balls and run past them most of the time because she couldn't stop herself in time! She is a sweetheart and she has been my support group while Mindy has been sick. Shelley is always around me and close to me, delighting me with her chirps and squawks. She is such a talker! I have come to love this little cat so much. And I didn't think that would be possible when I first brought her home as my heart was so filled with grief. But grief is not meant to stay. There is a time for grief and a time to be happy again.

Shelley is such a sweet, gentle and loving cat, always licking my hand and showering me with affection and wanting to be petted. When I come home she greets me at the door and then when we're upstairs she lies down and rolls over on her back and stretches as if to say:"Ah! Mom's home!" She is a true gem, a very special and loving cat. And I do so appreciate her gentleness as my Tina loved giving me play bites which often times left teeth marks on my skin! And Shelley is soooo cute! I love the pretty markings on her legs and paws. She is so colorful.

Hello DannysMom


Thank you for sharing Shelley's "antics" with us. It all sounds adorable, especially the "squawking" Tang does that too; sounds like large bird of prey. I'm glad she has made herself a happy home there with you and Mindy. I know what you mean about Shelly being a rock for you while Mindy is not feeling well. Theresa was that for me a few years back. I hope you are all well today. Take care.

TTFN

Tom's Dad, thanks for sharing my Shelley with me. She sure is precious and so full of love. Yesterday evening we had a great little cuddle where she fell asleep in my arms while I was watching a movie. I didn't sleep good last night and woke up a few times. Didn't hear the alarm go off this morning and got in 40 minutes late! But nobody said anything and I stayed late to make up the time. I was so glad to see my little welcoming committee when I opened the door. Shelley, as usual, was at the door, meowing loudly. Mindy, as usual, laid down at the top of the stairs, looking incredibly bored, as if to say:"Yeah, yeah, big deal." I had to go out again to pick up some groceries and grabbed some sweet cherries at Kroger. They should help me sleep better. After I got back from Kroger Mindy and Shelley were both at the door. Mindy has been playing with one of those little strips from the Netflix envelopes. First, she swatted it, and then she tried to eat it, so I took it away from her. Cats!

I'm so glad I bought two cat beds. Shelley is napping on the brown-plaid bed, and Mindy is napping on the blue-plaid bed. They both wanted their own space this afternoon. Shelley got booted off the window sill by Mindy this morning as Mindy gently kicked her with one of her hind legs as if to say:"Get off my window sill! How dare you!" Shelley just jumped down without a fight. She is such an agreeable and gentle cat. Sometimes though she'll ignore Mindy's kicks and pecks when she is sitting in the window. I guess it depends on her mood. Shelley has such incredible green eyes and she always looks at me with such love and gentleness. I just can't understand why some people have to be so mean to cats. They throw little kittens out of a moving car, tape them up in a box and throw them in a dumpster, and worse. How can you look into those sweet little faces and do such things?

When Shelley looks at me I can just tell how thankful she is that I brought her home. She knows she has it so good here. When she cuddles with me in my arms she purrs so loud and it is so comforting to me.

Tonight I witnessed something very heartwarming. When I came home tonight and walked upstairs Shelley walked up to Mindy and received a little dose of grooming. She really liked it, so she laid down and stretched out her body and leaned her head close to Mindy to get some more kitty lovin'. Mindy patiently groomed Shelley, her head, her ears, and her neck, all those places that are so hard to reach for a kitty. I could see the delight on Shelley's face as she received this loving grooming from her little kitty sister. This morning they ate nose to nose from their big shared bowl in which I put the wet food, one half of the dish gets the "Paw Lickin Chicken" and the other half gets the Ultramix that Shelley eats. Shelley joined me in the bathroom again and she looked at me as if to say:"Do you REALLY have to leave for work?"

So I'm looking forward to a nice 3-day weekend...

Hello DannysMom.

Thank your for sharing what is a very heartwarming scene indeed. I wish mine got along like that. I can very much relate to :"Do you REALLY have to leave for work?" I get that every morning in stereo

Hoping you and your girls have a very good day.

TTT

Hi, DannysMom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Shelley and Mindy are doing. I always enjoy reading your news as to how your precious girls are doing. I know you feel blessed to have them in your life, and they are blessed to have you for their Forever Mom.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Shelley and Mindy kindly, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Danny's and Tina's sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, DannysMom, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious Shelley and Mindy are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to knowing how you and your precious girls are doing, and to sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Danny and Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Tom's Dad and moon_beam, thanks for stopping by and sharing my Shelley with me. I needed to come home for lunch today, and the girls were so surprised to see me, like "Mom, what are you doing home already?" As I was getting busy in the kitchen trying to put something in the microwave real quick Mindy sat quietly in front of Shelley's food bowl and just stared at it. Shelley sat down next to her and also stared at the food bowl. It was empty. They got a good portion this morning, but I guess they felt that if I eat something maybe they'll get something too. It really touched my heart how they both sat quietly by Shelley's bowl, not making a sound, just being so well behaved and polite, like "may we please have just a bit of food?" Of course I put a few morsels in there. It seems Shelley was more hungry than Mindy. I still can't get that picture out of my mind though, how they sat there so quietly, just looking at the bowl. They both got real sad when I had to leave again and just looked at me as I was walking downstairs. I felt so bad. Mindy and Shelley are really special. I don't know what they'd do if I decided to go on vacation again. I'm sure Shelley would be more upset than Mindy. But I don't have any money right now anyway.

Hello DannysMom. Happy Labor Day to you and your precious Mindy and Shelley, hope you don't have to work. I do.

Thank you for sharing such a lovely story. What wonderfully well behaved girls you have I imagine if I could come home for lunch mine would be the same way. Come to think of it, they have been when I've come home early for other reasons. Hope you and the girls have a great holiday!

TTT

Hello Tom's Dad, thanks for stopping by. I'm off work today, but it hasn't been all quiet. I don't know why they always have to mow on a holiday. Mindy and I were sitting outside enjoying some balcony time earlier, but she quickly left when the guy with the edge tool came by. Now it's nice and quiet, but I went back inside with Mindy when I saw the guy with the pesticide tank spraying down below. No need for us to breathe in this toxic stuff! So, I'll probably get some lunch ready (leftovers from yesterday) and relax a bit more. Need to go to Kroger later and grab a few things. I hope your work day goes by quickly and that you won't have to wait too long for the bus back home.

My girls must have had lots of fun last night. I found my swivel chair turned around and a magazine rack out of place, but lo and behold there was Shelley's long lost pink soccer sponge ball! I had been looking for it for quite some time, and she found it. Shelley likes to jump behind the big speakers and then the only way out is to walk behind the book case and hop over the magazine racks. Tina always jumped behind the speakers too. Cats! I often wonder what kind of "kitty adventures" Mindy and Shelley have at night. Yesterday morning Shelley was clamoring for her cat food as usual, putting on her "I'm starving!!!" act. That annoyed Mindy and she did some quick kung-fu moves with her front legs while standing up on her hind legs. But Shelley also showed off her kung-fu moves and so they batted each other's paws. Shelley always gets so vocal when she wants her food, and if I ignore her she "huffs", sitting there looking at me with a face that says "I am not amused!" and then she lets out a deep breath. It always makes me laugh. Shelley likes to come and snuggle with me on the bed in the morning and she always settles in quietly whereas Mindy moves around so much sometimes and grooms herself.

Hi, DannysMom, thank you so much for sharing with us how your precious Shelley, and Mindy, and you are doing. Sharing your precious girls stories of their adventures and behaviors always brings a smile to me - - as I know your heart overflows with joy. I can just hear your precious Shelley, "I know where that ball is - - if I can just reach it - - maybe if I try this way - - oooppss - - there goes the bookcase - - but look!!! I have my ball again!!!!! - - hey, sis - - do you think mom will notice everything rearranged?" And Mindy says, "well, yah - - silly girl." How very dull our lives would be without our precious companions to keep us on our toes!!!

I hope today is treating you and your precious Shelley and Mindy kindly, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Danny's and Tina's sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, DannysMom, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious Shelley and Mindy are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to knowing how you and your precious girls are doing, and to sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Danny and Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

Hello DannysMom.

Thanks so much for sharing your precious Mindy and Shelley's cat-antincts I always imagine when I'm away that the apartment is like the late night jazz club scene from The Aristocats (Disney) http://youtu.be/gibCEMjkhY4

Our companions are indeed a continuing source of amusement. When I first welcomed Tom into my home, I had a huge all in one entertainment center that stood about to my the top of my chest. I would keep various pictures and nick knacks on the top. That little guy could (from a dead stand still) jump up there, and walk around without disturbing a single item Of course when the diabetes set in, he could not so much anymore.

Thanks again for sharing and I hope you and your girls have a terrific evening. TTFN

TTT

Tom's Dad, thanks for stopping by and for sharing that link with me! How cute! Makes me want to watch the movie again. Your Sir Thomas was quite a cat. My Tina also was real careful not to disturb my little knick-knacks and things. Shelley likes to jump on my big dresser in the bedroom. Mindy is not so much of a jumper as her legs are shorter than Shelley's and she's also a bit heavier. Shelley and I had a good long cuddle this afternoon. She always like to place her paws on my hand or my arm, and it feels so good. She is such a sweet and trusting little cat, always rolling over on her back and wanting a tummy rub.

Hi DannysMom

How funny that they sat by their bowl waiting for food! It is amazing how they can just squeeze a small bit of food extra out of us. It is almost like they quickly spoke to each other and said if we both sit by it then maybe, just maybe, mummy might give us a little bit more. And Mindy obviously thought.....well Im not actually that hungry but I will do it for you Shelley

Haha Tom's_Dad I only watched that the other day and now comparing it to Mindy and Shelleys wild night has me in stitches! They seem to have such funny personalities, different like chalk and cheese but the same.......just like sisters

xxForeverxx

xxForeverxx, thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy reading your comments. I'm not sure if Shelley is the chalk or the cheese, but both of my fur kids sure have funny personalities. It's like having kids that never grow up. I'm learning to distinguish Shelley's meows. Sometimes I mistakes her "cuddle me!" cries for hunger cries. And then when I put food in her bowl she just looks at me as if to say "That's not what I wanted!" Then she comes and jumps on my lap and I know it's a cuddle she wanted. She is so content cuddling with me, always placing her paws on my arms or grabbing my hand with both paws and then she either rubs my hand with her head or starts licking my hand. I sometimes think about how it must have been difficult for her previous human to give her up since Shelley is such a loving cat. She definitely has a good home with me.

This morning Shelley enjoyed sitting on top of the couch in the living room and looking out the window. She has taken to watching this little tabby cat on one of the balconies across from us. His human lets him out on the balcony sometimes. Yesterday Shelley "helped" me make the bed and put fresh sheets on. I play-grabbed her little body under the sheets and she let out excited squeaks. Then I moved my hand across the sheet and she was chasing me.

This morning, when Shelley sat on the window perch, I lifted Mindy's body and put her right next to Shelley so that they both could look out. Mindy did the sweetest thing. She started grooming Shelley's neck and head, but decided not to stay with her adoptive sister. I love seeing them together by the window, and I so enjoy watching them groom each other. It's imply wonderful that they get along so well.

Shelley has been wanting lots of cuddles yesterday. When I held her in my arms and she had her head snuggled against my chest she suddenly reached up with both front paws and gently touched my face. How sweet! This little cat is so loving. I hope she'll be with me for many, many years to come.

Hi, DannysMom, thank you so much for sharing with us how you and your precious Shelley, and Mindy, and are doing. I am so smiling sharing your joy that your precious girls bring to you. I am also smiling at how your precious Shelley enjoys watching her feline neighbor. Even though they are separated by the window in your apartment, I'm sure there is some form of telepathic communication happening.

I hope today is treating you and your precious Shelley and Mindy kindly, and that you and your precious girls will have a very peaceful evening blessed with your beloved Danny's and Tina's sweet Living Spirits to comfort you. I thank you for the blessing of your friendship, DannysMom, and of your precious girls. Please know you and your precious Shelley and Mindy are in my thoughts and prayers, and that I always look forward to knowing how you and your precious girls are doing, and to sharing your treasured memories of your beloved Danny and Tina.

Peace and blessings,
moon_beam

I got up this morning and fed the girls then went back to snooze a bit as I didn't sleep good at all last night. I got startled by Shelley's loud shrieks and found both Mindy and Shelley on the bed, wrestling. For some reason Mindy wanted to play rough with Shelley. She sat on top of her back and started biting the side of her neck. I looked at them in astonishment and told Mindy to take it easy and to not hurt Shelley. Mindy just looked at me with the proud look of a conqueror, and poor Shelley just laid there meekly, but took the first opportunity to get away from Mindy. I had to comfort my poor Shell' and when I did so Mindy meowed and looked at me with a sorrowful look as if to say:"But, mom, we were just playing! It's fun!" So I comforted her too and told her it was okay. Cats!

Hello DannysMom

Sounds like your Mindy and Shelley had quite a romp. Sounds like the early morning antics of Theresa and Tang; and yes I get the same look from him as you got from Mindy My best to you and the girls. TTFN

TTT

Tom's Dad, thanks for stopping by, it's always good to hear from you. I'm happy to report that my girls made up. When I came back from running errands this afternoon they were both sitting in the window together, and when I came upstairs Mindy was tenderly grooming Shelley's neck and head. Aw! Shelley has been especially loving today, giving me lots of cuddles. She knows someone was mean to me yesterday and caused me pain and a sleepless night. And I hope that person is proud of themselves for having done that. Shelley really made me feel better by cuddling so close and putting her paws on my arm. It's so nice to be loved!

Hello DannysMom

I'm glad to hear your girls have made up. Perhaps it has something to do with them both knowing what it's like to be the "new kid" as Theresa and Tang know all too well. I'm sorry someone was mean to you, and I hope it has not caused any lingering stress. My best to you, Mindy and Shelley.

TTT

Tom's Dad, I hadn't thought about that...both my girls knowing what it's like to be the new kid. Mindy had it rough with Tina, that's for sure, as Tina didn't take too kindly to the newcomer and always gave Mindy a beating when she'd play with Tina's tail. Shelley is the real gentle one whereas Mindy is just a tad aggressive at times, but she is not mean, just likes to play rough and have fun. Tonight my girls were both watching me clean out some of the kitchen cabinets. They just sat there quietly and watched. Shelley wanted to cuddle again tonight and acted like she hadn't seen me in a year!

Hope both you and your fur kids are well.

Sigh! Today was nail trimming day, and things did not go well at all. I trimmed Mindy's nails first and had some trouble with her inner extra toe on the right paw. As I started clipping she let out a little screech, so I adjusted and trimmed just a little bit. The extra nails are so hard to trim as her extra toes are covered with black fur and it's difficult to gently squeeze the toe to get the claw to show. The rest of her nails went well and she was so good about the whole thing. Unfortunately Shelley had watched the whole thing and was not pleased when I grabbed her next. She was so scared that she would get hurt and started pulling her paw away and voiced her displeasure. I had to calm her down and start over several times. Some of her nails did not need trimming. She has the habit of chewing some of her nails when she cleans her paws. I think we were both glad when Shelley's nails were done. Whew! Mindy is much more patient with me. Shelley is the sensitive one. But she didn't hold it against me and we cuddled later on. Unfortunately she did not see her little tabby friend on the balcony across from us. His humans did not let him/her out today.

Hi DannysMom.

Sorry to hear you had so much trouble with claw clipping. I feel your pain, figuratively and literally These days I depend on thick gloves and the bathroom sink Sorry Shelley didn't get to see her balcony buddy.

I hope today is treating you kind, and that you, Mindy and Shelley have a great evening. TTFN

TTT

Tom's Dad, thanks for stopping by. It sure sounds like nail trimming time isn't much fun at your place. I could never trim Tina's nails as she was way too skittish and would flinch any time the clipper even came near her paw. Shelley still keeps looking for the little tabby cat on the balcony across from us, but they're not letting him go out. He seems to spend his days lounging on top of the couch and looking out the window. Shelley is so sweet. Yesterday evening I was petting her as Mindy was watching us, and then all of a sudden Shelley jumped down, laid down next to Mindy and got some sisterly kitty lovin'. Mindy gently groomed Shelley's ears, head, and neck. And then the two of them just laid side by side. This morning I caught them practicing their kung-fun moves while sitting the window.

Then, Mindy did a "fake" chase. She wiggled her little behind as if she was getting ready to go after Shelley and she half-lunged. Shelly took off, but Mindy just looked at her as if to say:"Haha, you thought I was gonna chase you!" It is so much fun watching them.

Hi DannysMom

That is amazing actually about Shelley knowing what she wants when she cries as no matter what if I had put food in my cats bowls they would all go for the food whether they had originally wanted a cuddle or not Whereas sweet sweet Shelley did not take the food to start with and came to you for a cuddle which is what she wanted in the firs place.

It is wonderful to hear each time how much Mindy and Shelley are getting along. All cats have times when they get fed up of the other one but if they can make up easily then you know they have a special bond.

Do you reckon Shelly wants to meet this tabby cat across the road from you?

xxForeverxx

Hello xxForeverxx, it is always good to hear from you. Yes, I think Shelley wants to meet this tabby across from us. I even thought about knocking on their door with Shelley in tow, but they would probably think I was crazy. There is just something that really fascinates Shelley about this cat, but of course now it is too cold for him/her to go out on the balcony. He spends his days lounging on top of their couch by the window. Shelley and I had quite a few cuddles last night. She always loves touching my arm with her paws. Shelley is one of the most affectionate cats I have ever met. I think it must have been hard for her former human to give her up as she is such a sweet cat. But she has this habit of walking in front of my feet, and a few days ago I almost tripped over her while walking into the closet. I chided her and later I felt so bad about it, because she is so sensitive and easily gets her feelings hurt. I'll just have to be more careful. Do any of your cats like to crawl into your closets?

Shelley is still pining away for that little tabby cat. This morning she was very vocal again as I was preparing their canned food. Mindy would have none of Shelley's antics and slapped her with a paw to quiet her down. Shelley always meows so much and then she doesn't really eat much of the canned food. Shelley and I had such a nice cuddle last night. I love holding her in my arms. She is such a gentle and affectionate cat, always licking my hand when I pet her. She must have been such a good mom to her three little kittens. I found her little fleece football under the bed last night and was throwing it for her. Of course she happily ran after it! It always make me laugh when I see her "stomp" on some of the toys. She will stomp on them with both her hind legs, and it is just the funniest thing.

Hi DannysMom.

So sorry to hear that Shelley is over missing her Tabby friend. She sounds like such a kind and sensitive soul. A true feline poet. I hope you, she and Miss Mindy are well. TTFN

TTT

Tom's Dad, yes, you are so right about Shelley. She really is a kind and sensitive soul, my "little momma". Shelley watched me trimming Mindy's nails and since Mindy didn't utter a sound this time Shelley was slightly more comfortable getting her nails trimmed, but still very skittish about it and slipped out of my arms before I trimmed that last nail, so I had to get her again. Her nails were fairly long too as were Mindy's. Of course Shelley "huffed" after we were done. She just sat there, looked at me and let out a deep sigh as if to say "How could you do this to me?" She always voices her frustration by "huffing" and looking really miffed. But she is quick to forgive. Shelley laid by the window most of the afternoon, hoping to catch a glimpse of her tabby friend, but it is too cold for him to go out on the balcony. She did play a round of chase with Mindy and early this morning they galloped through the bedroom and woke me up.

As I was bringing the groceries upstairs today Shelley took the opportunity to sit by the door and look outside. For a split second I thought it was Tina sitting there again, and I hastened to take a picture. Tina used to love sitting by the storm door to see who is walking by. Shelley gave off some high-pitched, excited little sounds. Then, Mindy came down to join her and she got excited too. I have to see about taking Shelley out on a leash for a little walk. I wonder if she would enjoy that.

She sure brought back some precious memories of Tina today, but of course Tina never looked at me this way. Shelley just always seems to have this surprised look on her face. I love the cute markings under her chin.

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Hi DannysMom. What a great picture of Shelley!

I experienced something similar sometime back. It was a stormy night and Tang was sitting in the bedroom window. Just as I was walking by lightning lit up the room just as he turned to look at me. For a split second I could have sworn it was Tom looking back at me - and they look nothing alike

Not sure if your girls would enjoy outings on a leash, but if you try it I hope they do. I hope you, Mindy and Shelley are well today. TTFN


TTT

Tom's Dad, maybe the way Tang looked at you in that instant reminded you so much of Tom. I know with Shelley it's probably the fact that she is also a calico like Tina and so of course she'll remind me of Tina when she does the same things Tina used to do. Shelley is an incredibly loving cat. She wanted lots of cuddles yesterday and she gets so anxious when I got and take a shower and close the bathroom door. I'm glad she hasn't figured out how to open the door! `

Hi DannysMom.

Yeah, I know what I saw may have been wishful thinking, or maybe not. It gives me comfort to feel he is watching over us from time to time. As for Shelley not being able to open the bathroom door.... Well, isn't it Miss Mindy who has the thumbs?

Hope you and the girls are well. TTFN

TTT

Hi DannysMom

She definitley has a little crush on this tabby cat I think Would be funny if you walked up to there door with Shelley and was like "hi erm.....can our cats meet?" That is a lovely photo of her it really does show off the beautiful colours of her coat.

Yes mine will run in my wardrobes etc all the time and Pixie even jumps in the drawers if they are open. Does she go in the closet often? She obviously likes it in there.

xxForeverxx

Hello xxForeverxx, I have indeed thought about taking Shelley over to the neighbors with the tabby cat, but I think they may just slam the door in my face. She has been sitting in the window again today, looking over at their balcony. I keep telling her it's too cold for her friend to come out. Shelley does go in the closet every chance she gets. I had even locked her in the linen closet for an hour or so and she didn't even meow to let me know she was in there, but she sure wanted out!

She also likes to go and sit on my clothes like my Danny used to do. But she sure is skittish about having her nails trimmed and she put up a good fight this past Sunday, growling and trying awfully hard to get off my lap. I could only trim four claws on each front paw as she is too skittish about those little claws. Mindy did much better, and she is more patient. Shelley is the "nervous Nellie". Sometimes she runs around like crazy and climbs up the jungle gym and starts clawing on the scratch posts. She still loves to chase after the sponge balls when I throw them and will even run right past them when she can't stop in time.

Shelley is so funny. She has discovered how to shred wrapping paper and she bites of little pieces at a time and just spits them out. My girls let me sleep in this morning, and I really needed the extra sleep. But they sure were hungry! Shelley even shared her dry food with Mindy and let her eat from her bowl so I put some dry food in Mindy's bowl which Shelley then ate. She is such a good little cat, so considerate. I couldn't have found a better friend for Mindy. I'm just always so glad at how well they have bonded. Shelley always greets my like a rock star when I get home. She comes down the stairs and waits for me and after I feed her she wants to spend time with me and be loved. Sometimes I see her sitting in the window, waiting for me.

Things did not go so well with nail trimming today. Sigh! Mindy was very cooperative, but Shelley was another story. She got so mad and growled after I got done with one paw. She swatted an angry left paw at the nail clipper and growled. I had to give up after trimming only half her left paw. Shelley is so incredibly skittish about getting her nails trimmed. And to make matters worse after she slipped out of my arms and had enough Mindy started going after her. She pounced on Shelley and beat her up as if to say "Don't be such a ninny!" Poor Shelley shrieked in protest and ran off. I tried petting her to calm her down some. She really hates getting her nails trimmed.

Hi DannysMom

Oh dear she definitley sounds like she did not enjoy that! Funny how Mindy was making fun of her though. Kids will be kids Has she forgiven you since then? I was told the other day that Ellie needs her teeth cleaned by us with a toothbrush.......not as easy as it sounds when your trying to shove a toothbrush in a mouth full of mega sharp teeth!

xxForeverxx

xxForeverxx, yes, Shelley has forgiven me since then. She is a very forgiving little cat, that is for sure. We got 10 inches of snow overnight and Shelley even ventured out onto the balcony today and sat there for a minute. Reminded me soooo much of Tina! She waded into deep snow one year and then shook off her wet paws, but she still enjoyed it!

You may want to try a little finger brush with Ellie that fits onto your finger. You can try first massaging her gums without using any toothpaste and slowly getting her used to it. There are also some water additives that you can use that keep their teeth clean. I've used one for years and Danny never needed his teeth cleaned until he was 10 years old.

These are Shelley's paw prints on the balcony which got just a bit of snow
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Shelley is coming WAY out of her "shell". Monday night she sat in front of Mindy and looked at her as if she were sizing her up for an attack. Sure enough, Shelley pounced on her and wrestled Mindy who gave off a protesting meow and tried to escape. But Shelley was quicker and pounced on her again. I had to laugh! When Shelley first came here she was shy and a bit timid and protested every time Mindy wanted to wrestle with her, but now she is getting so bold! Last night Shelley pounced on Mindy again and Mindy hissed at her because she wasn't in the mood. But they soon made up and Mindy gave Shelley's ears and head a good cleaning. I love seeing them together like this. Shelley is so comfortable here and she watches over Mindy and gets that concerned look on her face every time I grab Mindy to put ointment on her itchy red bump.

Shelley and I had some good cuddles this week. This morning she licked my face and looked at me so adoringly with her big, green eyes. I am so lucky to have this little cat in my life. She is incredibly loving and gentle. She follows me around in the morning, and she loves getting attention from me. Today should be a really nice day out, in the upper 60s. So she may see her little tabby cat friend on the balcony across from us.

Shelley even comforts me like Tina used to do. Last week I was very upset about a nasty experience I had and I started crying. Shelley hopped onto my lap and started purring, and she looked up at me with her big green eyes as if to say "Please don't cry. I love you". What a sweet cat. She is a real gem.

Hi DannysMom.

Thanks for sharing your Shelley (and Miss Mindy) with us on this beautiful Caturday. It's amazing how our companions know just what to do to comfort us when we are feeling down. I hope today is being kind to you and the girls and that you all have a most pleasant evening. TTFN

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My poor Shelley. She is going to be heartbroken. It looks like the people on the balcony across from us are moving. They have taken all their stuff off the balcony. Those are the people with the brown tabby cat. I am sure Shelley will miss seeing that little cat. I tried to comfort her. She looked so sad sitting there by the window.

Aww. Sorry hear Shelley is losing her balcony companion Perhaps someone else with a kitty will move in there.