tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post1586166346897679123..comments2023-11-03T06:08:56.182-07:00Comments on Her Peaceful Garden: DAY 6: 2019 CAT LOVERS HOPJanishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13308728621651836815noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-46297474934287067322019-10-27T17:13:10.498-07:002019-10-27T17:13:10.498-07:00I always imagined the having two cats, they would ...I always imagined the having two cats, they would cosy up together to sleep. Wrong! My two cats had to keep their distance. Indie was sociable, but not on his own territory, whereas Casey was the shy one and would just follow Indie around keeping a good few meters distance between them. Now that Indie has gone, Casey depends upon us for company. He likes to go outside, but spends most of his time in the garden.<br />Thanks to Janis for organising this fabulous hop once more. I can't imagine the work that she puts in beforehand and then the 'after the event' sorting out still needs to be done. All is very much appreciated. xxCarole Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963708833497131161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-72248428996804677392019-10-27T14:53:57.560-07:002019-10-27T14:53:57.560-07:00Velcro wants to be friends with Catapult all the t...Velcro wants to be friends with Catapult all the time, but Catapult is more like a Bratapult. She tolerates her Velcro, but would prefer being an only cat again. When I brought Velcro home when she was 4 years old, she would barely let me touch her. She was so mad at me!Indy's Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15811105411885566032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-22902794748982262282019-10-27T12:19:35.829-07:002019-10-27T12:19:35.829-07:00We have had friendly cats in the past but the one ...We have had friendly cats in the past but the one we have now likes to put any newcomers in their place.Sue Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00931472600355487391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-67393516163206291062019-10-27T12:00:17.578-07:002019-10-27T12:00:17.578-07:00Aw what a beautiful card Janis, Such a serene cat!...Aw what a beautiful card Janis, Such a serene cat! I have three boy cats and Spats doesn't like any other cats at all and will growl if either of the others gets too close! Pepper and Darcy met when my husband and I moved in together and they have become good buddies, they like to hang out together during the day and enjoy a good game of cat and mouse! It's so cute! xxjenny Ginger Ninja Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03830943544147253418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-91853752109356644672019-10-27T07:37:45.900-07:002019-10-27T07:37:45.900-07:00Aaaw, she's coloured like our Snowie! Love yo...Aaaw, she's coloured like our Snowie! Love your card, Janis! Sorry I'm late getting here for Day 6 - I fell behind and wanted to do some more commenting - I have about 25 to go and I will finish up today! Man, where did this week go? I can't believe it's over but I've had so much fun! I don't think I have enough praise to lavish upon you for all the work you do to keep this hop running smoothly. I found it hard to keep up with commenting and card making so I bow down to you. You've done an amazing job again this year and I think this was the best year yet! <br /><br />In answer to your question, my cats all tolerate each other but Honeydew has always been a bully. He terrorizes Kiwi to the point that Kiwi seems to have low self-esteem and is very needy. Of course when I give Kiwi the extra attention, then Honeydew is jealous and takes it out on Kiwi even more. I give them both lots of cuddles but Honeydew wants to be king. Poor Snowie has been on the receiving end of Honeydew but she doesn't take any of it. She's only about one-third his size but stands her ground! Snowie has bullied Kiwi in the past but not so much any more since she got Thyroid Disease. None of the kitties cuddle together but Honeydew and Snowie will share a sunny spot as long as they're not touching. They seem to have a friendship of sorts. I could talk about them all day! Really loving this hop!KT Fit Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08869423405259440438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-29170268373672413972019-10-27T04:57:34.026-07:002019-10-27T04:57:34.026-07:00If I recollect, all of my former cats were friendl...If I recollect, all of my former cats were friendly. Today we have no pets.Vivian Foohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349243101752993410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-11926811033958417492019-10-26T17:42:14.202-07:002019-10-26T17:42:14.202-07:00Dear Janis
Todays card is awesome and yes in our ...Dear Janis <br />Todays card is awesome and yes in our house Chooti the young male dominates and hits the other two claw and purr too this happens specially durng meal times.So isnt it understandable. <br />I will join teh prayer request of yours. Dear Janis I dont have enough words to thank your genorosity. I will sure join you next year and if i can be of any help pls send me a mail and i am glad to do it. May you and your family be blessed with gd health and happiness always Surekha Galagodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13970078647283460564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-84245295563491227112019-10-26T17:37:49.362-07:002019-10-26T17:37:49.362-07:00Love the look on the kitty's face - she's ...Love the look on the kitty's face - she's up to something! lol Well, my cat bird (Rocky) definitely doesn't like anyone but me & the hubs. Even hen my nieces & nephew take care of him while we're away, they can't really play with him … but yes, he'll eat a 'cookie' from anyone! lol And our adopted neighbor cat, Ana Banana, she's a loner, too. And has brought us a few presents, he's so sweet … when she wants to be. lol<br />Thanks for an awesome and fun hop as always, my dear friend. Always appreciate you and the sponsors for being so generous. And you're right - there's a fun camaraderie in this hop like no other. ;-)Becca Yahrlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688353838541313962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-46368741048800402792019-10-26T12:06:16.539-07:002019-10-26T12:06:16.539-07:00Oh Janis, that cat today looks so sweet and huggab...Oh Janis, that cat today looks so sweet and huggable....I want to just squish her! I love the way you shaded her so delicately and added a soft blush pink to her ears. Speaking of that pink, what color did you use? My pink markers are always too dark and too "pink".<br />So...as for my cats, they were not social at all with eachother, except for Teddy (who loved everyone and everything). Bailey was especially stand-offish, and I remember being shocked one winter to see him actually sitting close enough to Teddy to touch. We figured that the cold weather must have made an impression enough to cause him to relax a bit. <br />All of our cats were strays or rescues and they joined the house at different times, so I suppose they were annoyed when a new one showed up. I once read an explanation of why cats would often refuse to welcome a new addition to the household. It asked how you would feel if your husband suddenly brought home a strange woman and introduced her as "our new wife"...haha! Karenladdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17392815855900173356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-21975604408603285462019-10-26T11:35:03.319-07:002019-10-26T11:35:03.319-07:00Loving your card for today. I have had lots and lo...Loving your card for today. I have had lots and lots of cats over the years (having been a breeder) and these 3 are worthy of a mention here. Kaddy came to me as a rescue as her owner/breeder could no longer afford to continue breeding and had to move into non friendly cat accommodation. As soon as she arrived she became top cat and kept all the others firmly under her paw. She never instigated fights but if she ever heard one going on she was straight into the fray and regardless whether the nearest cat to her was the instigator or not she would clip them round the ear with a resounding punch from her front paw claws extended. It was so funny to watch as the poor cat that got her attention looked round as if to say why me I didn't do it!! My big red persian boy (Foxy) was a complete softy. He loved it when the girls had kittens and would take over the toilet cleaning duties. Once mum had fed the babies she would be nudged out of the way and he would then climb into the basket and wash and clean the litter to perfection. Wimpy was another washer upper. He adored nothing more than to get into the basket with his sister and pin her down with both his front paws round her neck and then proceed to wash her face and ears to within an inch of her life. She loved it and would end up looking as if she had had her head dunked in a bucket of water. So many more cats I could tales of. Hugs ValeryAnne. Mrs A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14938668067423094462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-71302759803073719092019-10-26T10:45:04.747-07:002019-10-26T10:45:04.747-07:00What a beautiful card! Background is amazing.
My c...What a beautiful card! Background is amazing.<br />My cat was extremely territorial. Not friendly at all but he was so sweet with me and my grandma. <3Arianna Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208938312794658420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-22293688728508045502019-10-26T10:21:45.319-07:002019-10-26T10:21:45.319-07:00hahaha
that cat with snake is so funny!
great spo...hahaha<br />that cat with snake is so funny!<br />great sponsors! thanky ous ponsors!<br />your card is so adorable!<br />my cats are not friendly.<br />Coffee ,speedy and Mini like each other but Squiky hate Mini.<br />He want to fight with him.Fikretahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07730319522613660786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-14370143370912667712019-10-26T10:06:02.468-07:002019-10-26T10:06:02.468-07:00My cats are all outside
wild cats, so I really
o...My cats are all outside <br />wild cats, so I really <br />only see them together <br />when they eat. They all<br />get along really good and<br />rubber on each other all<br />the time. My big tomcat <br />Grout, is loved by all of<br />them, always rubbing on him.<br />Most love to be petted, a<br />couple you can hold. I have<br />so enjoyed all the fun this<br />week and glad I found your<br />blog!<br />Carla from Utah cghundleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11832519744090313648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-17908889189956056092019-10-26T09:00:22.561-07:002019-10-26T09:00:22.561-07:00Coco HATES cats! She had to be in the isolation ro...Coco HATES cats! She had to be in the isolation room at the shelter we adopted her from because she couldn't tolerate seeing and hearing cats. Shortly after we brought her home, she spotted a cat on our front porch and just about went through the window she was so upset. So... she is destined to be an 'only child'. I've often wondered if she would tolerate a kitten, but I haven't ever tried to introduce one. My daughter has a Golden Retriever she occasionally brings over and Coco loves her!Denise Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14553432871345452930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-18822184726970692172019-10-26T08:06:26.204-07:002019-10-26T08:06:26.204-07:00your card is super cute! I really like the sentime...your card is super cute! I really like the sentiment. I think my cat believes EVERY moment is HIS moment. :D<br /><br />when I have had more than one cat, they were always good friends. the cat I currently have is best buddies with our dog. they have play time several times a day. it's a hoot to watch them!<br /><br />one of my sons has 2 cats, and they are super good friends, too. he sends me photos all the time of the crazy things the two of them do. another son has a dog and a cat, and the 2 of them are also super close. I guess in our family it's just a big peaceable kingdom. :)Jennifer Scullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863776708503451968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-59607765659274191392019-10-26T07:46:34.866-07:002019-10-26T07:46:34.866-07:00Loving today's card, Janis, and your backgroun...Loving today's card, Janis, and your background papers are marvelous choices! You've done great things with Ike's cat faces all week long. :-D Fabulous work on the hop this year! Thank you.<br />My cats are the exact opposite of yours. I have 2 females (Molly- age 4, Queenie-age 5 months) and 1 neutered male (HoneyBear - age 8). While it took an adjustment period as each one joined the household, once we were done with that, they all became good friends. They play together, sleep together, eat together, and all demand attention from me at pretty much the same time. They all hang out in the craft room if I'm in there and generally move from room to room with me throughout the day. The strange part is that HoneyBear, the largest and the one who's been with me the longest, is a total coward! He flees for the darkest corner if anyone comes to visit. He seems to have taught that behavior to the other two, neither of whom were skittish of strangers when they first got here. Now, it's a mad rush of disappearing cat tails the instant they hear a car in the driveway! If the guests stay a while and things get quiet, Molly or Queenie will sneak out to inspect and report back to HoneyBear, but he stays hidden until several minutes after the guests have gone. At that point, he comes to me for cuddling and generally begs a treat of some sort. (Yes, he gets it, too!) :-DNanaConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06724115459143098604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-71014080158289247182019-10-26T07:10:36.613-07:002019-10-26T07:10:36.613-07:00Thank you, Leslie, for the heads-up on my Flickr l...Thank you, Leslie, for the heads-up on my Flickr link. Fixed.<br />I also am totally delighted that the timing was right for us to "meet" each other..and that I happened to mention the Hop. It has been so fun having you and all the other new hoppers join us!!! Thank you for your kind words!<br /><br /><3<br />Janis<br />Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308728621651836815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-77938476646575469852019-10-26T07:02:12.726-07:002019-10-26T07:02:12.726-07:00That is a great set of images Ike created and your...That is a great set of images Ike created and your cards all week have been fantastic. I currently have three male cats and they are not cuddlers with each other even though two were supposedly littermates. Two of them play a bit with each other, but the little one usually ends up with some kind of bite on his face after a playtime. They all love a good zoom around the house too!<br /><br />Thanks so much for hosting this challenge, I love to comment and receive the comments as well. Take care!Suzanne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651681344977795643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-60293543976537950672019-10-26T06:12:54.362-07:002019-10-26T06:12:54.362-07:00Ahhh! Looks like a very Zen moment for this kitty...Ahhh! Looks like a very Zen moment for this kitty and the card gives off such a calm, soothing vibe. Gorgeous! I adore this set and what you've done with it. My kitties were just the opposite. Well, not all of them, just Goliath and Jezebel. Goliath used to get so distraught when we weren't home, or he just couldn't find us that we decided, after a year, that he needed company. Jezzie was already kind of a skittish shy girl but did seem to think her big brother was the cat's meow. (Actual half siblings, though obviously not from the same litter) Goliath, however made it extremely clear that David and I were HIS parents and HIS ALONE. He'd hiss and chase her out of the room when we were relaxing on the couch and even went so far at times to lie in the doorway to keep him from entering. If, for some reason, she made it to David's lap FIRST, as soon as Goliath appeared she'd jump down and run out the door. Yet, she always acted so happy to see him and rushed over to say "Hi" (by smelling his butt) until he shooed her away. I know she still looks for him and we thought that perhaps she'd be more social with us now that he's gone. The first week or so she was a bit more affectionate than usual, but now she pretty much uses us as her purr-sonal candy dispenser and otherwise remains a loner. No more big brother to adore and annoy.<br /><br />Thank you for another year of wonderful fun, Janis. I wish I'd been more prepared but have enjoyed everything immensely. You are such a star for putting this together each year. I don't envy you the end sort out, though. My deepest appreciation for all of your hard work and Best of luck! xxDDonnaMundingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03189053739828220311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-76146675856871889612019-10-26T05:32:18.333-07:002019-10-26T05:32:18.333-07:00Fabulous Cat Hop with lots of fabulous entries xFabulous Cat Hop with lots of fabulous entries xvalscraftingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251775876527239463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-32621308902697185642019-10-26T05:30:50.010-07:002019-10-26T05:30:50.010-07:00Gorgeous card with MOOD Cat Janis. Thank you so mu...Gorgeous card with MOOD Cat Janis. Thank you so much for using them and I'm glad you enjoyed them xxx<br />Well - I have a lot of cats as you know and some of them don't get on. Some days everyone is OK and others there are 'spats' but there are lots of places to go.... cat trees and high places and also dark spots for the ' cave dwellers' so everyone is fine. The only time we have trouble is when one of the "Interlopers" creeps in from outside, then there is a problem. These are not my cats but are drawn to my Cat Magnet often and they try and sneak in through the cat flap. Usually, at the first sound of growling or hissing my dog Moishe goes running to sort it all out with a big bark in their faces !! LoL<br /><br />Thank you so very much for holding this Cat Hop again this year. Now I know even more hard work will start for you sorting out all the Winners. Bravo Janis xxxx<br /><br />Hugz<br />IKE =^..^=<br /><br /><a href="http://ikesworldchallengeblog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> <b>My Challenge Blog</b></a><br /><a href="https://ikesart.zibbet.com/shop" rel="nofollow"> <b>My Shop</b></a><br /><a href="http://suzy-ikesworld.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> <b>My Blog</b></a><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/IkesArtFanPage/" rel="nofollow"> <b>FB Fan Page</b></a><br /><a href="http://showusyourpussies.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> <b>Cat Lovers Challenge Blog</b></a><br />ikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103054252736147450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-60075080945644754572019-10-26T05:30:15.652-07:002019-10-26T05:30:15.652-07:00Love your card - again beautiful kitty art by Ike...Love your card - again beautiful kitty art by Ike, and you fabulous coloring! this kitty as a smug little look on its face! Love it! Yassi is an only cat, but being a recent enough mum, I guess she was fairly socialised and also being at a shelter for a while? When Blackie (re-educated ex feral) arrived, we had a bicoloured Ragdoll called Cosmo and he dominated. Poor Blackie got swatted out of no where.. walking past a door or too near where Cosmo was apparently sleeping (with one eye open). Blackie was twice the size and twice as ferious, but this Ragdoll had it mentally over him by recognising that Blackie was a fearful cat and played on it. Blackie lived another 8yrs longer than Cosmo (who also passed away at 18yrs)and I dont think Blackie had any tears of sadness (unlike us) when Cosmo wasnt there anymore. I know about boy cats! Yassi is my first female cat. Janis, I have loved reading your stories about your cats. Thankyou for your massive amount of work you have done to bring this event to us again. Its a huge undertaking and to be honest.. I've found my paper crafting passion again through it. Hats off to you!! (you need a medal!!) xx<br />mandyseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870768342193187805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-66482999337528715882019-10-26T05:05:47.295-07:002019-10-26T05:05:47.295-07:00And I wanted to thank you for all your hard work a...And I wanted to thank you for all your hard work arranging this hop! I'm SO glad I 'met' you in time to participate! I'm already looking forward to next year's hop and please keep me in mind if you need any help! (And P.S. the Flickr link to your card today doesn't appear to be working... says I don't have permission to view it.)<br />Hugs,<br />Leslie<br /><a href="https://lovetoscrap2.com/" rel="nofollow">Love To Scrap 2</a>Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815985871986450885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-31173193976918331762019-10-26T04:59:12.966-07:002019-10-26T04:59:12.966-07:00We have only one out of eight that is catty and th...We have only one out of eight that is catty and that's the oldest one, Poopie, who is a Manx. She regularly hisses and swats at any of the others who come near her, although this behavior has improved tremendously over the past couple years since we adopted the two from the shelter here. It's funny how they all know to steer clear of her!Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07815985871986450885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2937780407413119045.post-29224863889527876552019-10-26T01:57:15.168-07:002019-10-26T01:57:15.168-07:00I had 2 Main coon cats , Socks and Boots both fema...I had 2 Main coon cats , Socks and Boots both female and fixed, they were together since they were 8 weeks old and they loved each other, Socks passed away last summer she was 14 years old and boots still goes and lays down where Socks used to.. She misses her friend..Tinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262647905177445680noreply@blogger.com