Dona Nobis Pacem

Pretty In Pink - Wordless Wednesday

Whiter Shade Of Pale - Wordless Wednesday

Just Kickin' It - Movie Monday

Here is a short video of Maggie May playing with her new cat nip toy that we won from a giveaway at CatLadyDiary.com. Enjoy!

As you'll see in the video, Maggie May can be kind of an angry nipper sometimes. She likes to whap the other kitties if she thinks they are getting near her nip.

Being Green - Clean+Green Products

Sea-Yu sent us some of their Clean+Green products to try.We received some Litter Box Spray and Carpet and Upholstery Spray.

We have an older lab who's bladder isn't holding up as well as it used to and sometimes she has accidents in the house. The Carpet and Upholstery spray works wonders for removing urine and the odor from the area rug and even from the hardwood floor. Before, when I would use an all purpose cleaner on her urine accidents on the hardwood, there would be a stickiness left behind. No matter how many times I would go over the area, it would still have a sticky residue. Well, not with this stuff, it cleans it so well and doesn't leave a residue or odor! It's fabulous!

The Litter Box Spray works wonders for cleaning up accidents that happen inside and outside the litter box. You can even spray the product on the litter itself to help with odors. It's wonderful!! We highly recommend these products and really wished it was sold at our local Pet Smart. Hopefully, they will start selling it very soon!

Cuts Like A Knife - Get Ready For Halloween

I know some of my friends are crazy about Halloween, so I wanted to share something neat.....Free pumpkin-carving stencils of favorite dog breeds at BHG.comStencil designs by Diane Starkey/property of bhg.com

Better Homes and Gardens is featuring Halloween pumpkin carving stencils, including Dog Breed stencils, which can be traced over a pumpkin to produce a perfectly carved Jack-O-Lantern. Print their handy PDFs, then size on a copier and transfer the design to your pumpkin! Sounds easy enough!

It has been years since I have tried to carve a pumpkin, but this year I just might have to give it a shot. Look! There's even a stencil for the Dixie Dog!Stencil designs by Diane Starkey property of bhg.com

I think Maggie May would much rather help me carve pumpkins (bat pumpkin seeds and filling across the floor) than let me dress her up again, like I did last Halloween!

I have to say, she was quite the cutie pie (hmm....pumpkin pie!) in her Halloween dress!

Be Our Guest

Great post by Guest Blogger, Mary Ward!

7 Daily Sites for Your Cute Animal Fix

There are a lot of animal lovers in the world, and they need a site to go to each day. For the individual who can’t get enough of their beloved companions or who just needs a nice little boost in their day, these sites won’t disappoint in terms of the number of cute animal pictures that keep on coming.

1. Cute Overload – This is not only a site chock full of cute animal pictures, but there’s a shared passion for the subject as well. The people who run this site simply can’t get enough cute pictures and the majority of them are focused on adorable little animals. Perfect for the animal lover who needs a daily boost of cuteness!
2. The Daily Bunny – This is truly for the bunny lover as that’s the main focus of all things cute. You can find daily pictures of bunnies posing in every imaginable situation here and keep up with just how cute this lovable animal really can be. You’ll be amazed at just how many poses and adorable little outfits there are for bunnies.
3. The Daily Cute – No matter what type of animal you love, you are sure to find it on here. Not only are the pictures adorable, but the subject matters vary in their cute factor. You can even search for cute pictures of your favorite animals over time making it a comprehensive and fun site for cute animal pictures.
4. Holy Cuteness – There never ceases to be an end to the cute animal pictures loaded to this site daily. They keep the content fresh and the subject matters interesting, sure to satisfy your daily fix for the most adorable pictures out there.
5. Daily Pets – There is a great mix of adorable and funny animal shots on here and that feature keeps this as a very popular site. For the animal lover or just the individual who needs a boost in their day, this is an excellent way to go and well worth visiting frequently.
6. Dog Time – This is for the dog lover in all of us! This site features not only adorable pictures of dogs, but some excellent and inspirational stories and even videos. It’s a rather robust site and draws in new dog lovers looking for their daily fix of cuteness each and every day.
7. The Daily Kitten – This is truly a site dedicated to the cat lover and it delivers. There are some amazing and beyond cute pictures of cats, and they keep coming at the followers everyday to keep them intrigued and in awe.

People just can't seem to get enough of cute pets. With sites like these, who needs to? Get your daily cute fix at one of these fun and entertaining sites.

Mary Ward is a freelance writer and likes writing about animal-related career topics, such as how to research and choose among online veterinary technician courses, how to apply for online college grants, and more.

Let's Get It Started

Today marks one year since Maggie May's third and final surgery on both knees. Enjoy reading all about Maggie May's story!

All of these wonderful graphics and new header were created by none other than Ann of Zoolatry. We can't thank Ann enough for all the time and hard work she put into making this day extra special for Maggie May. She went above and beyond and I am so grateful!

We've included some of Maggie May's best videos.....Enjoy!

The Sheet Monster

Maggie May and The Plaque Rat!

Maggie May Birthday Nip

Milk Jug Ring

Maggie May Cat Nip Bath

Maggie May

Thank you for celebrating with us!

Against All Odds

Everyone stay tuned! On Wednesday, September 23, 2009 we will be celebrating Maggie May Day! It will be Maggie May's 1 year anniversary since her 3rd and final surgery. Be sure to stop by and celebrate with us!Thank you, Ann of Zoolatry for helping us make this such a special celebration for our Maggie May. Your work is amazing and we can't thank you enough!

Good Vibrations

Punapippuri is out of surgery and recovering at home! Wishing you a fast and easy recovery, Punapippuri!! Maggie May is sending you lots and lots of recovery vibes!