Since it’s time for a Whimsical Wednesday post…it’s only fitting to share some fun happenings in our life. (drum roll please…..)
I am so excited to officially announce our newest family member – Tabatha!
I have been wanting a new little kitten for a while now. Our white and gray grandpa kitty (Jax, which is short for Cracker Jack) has seen better days . He is getting REALLY old (13 years) and I know it’s only a matter of time before we will have to say goodbye.
So in preparation for that loss, I have been pondering the idea of getting an orange Tabby kitten. After looking around at the local shelters we ended up at the Lamar County Humane Association to see what types of kittens they had available for adoption. This little cutie won me over because she purred when you picked her up and she let you play with her toes. Frank had a good laugh at the fact that she is NOT an orange Tabby, which is what I was SURE that I wanted! And…here’s a shocker…she looks like Jax’s mini-me! (Gray and white. More brownish than gray though.)
Like most kittens, she is a little fireball of energy. She has some seriously vixon claws that she has no problem using to scale everything in my house from furniture to curtains. Even your pant legs are free game if she wants to see what you are eating for dinner!
So, that led us to buy her some nail caps. These things are a God-send! It makes our lives so much better now that she isn’t clawing everything in sight. They are relatively easy to apply, but you do need two people. One to hold your kitten down and one to apply the covers because they are so small. There is an all-natural, non-toxic ‘glue’ that is included and you have to put a little glue in the cover before putting it on the nail. (It’s animal safe.) She still tries to pick them off, but we just reapply new nail covers as they come off.
Lastly, we had to invest in a few toys to keep her entertained at this age. One of my favorites is the Petstages Tower of Tracks Cat Toy – 3 Levels of Interactive Play – Circle Track with Moving Balls Satisfies Kitty’s Hunting, Chasing, and Exercising Needs.
It is super lightweight and it really keeps Tabatha occupied. Best of all – It’s so affordable! Even Jax likes to get in on the fun and bat the balls around. Two thumbs up on this cat toy!
Tabatha is our farm kitty and she will travel back and forth from the house to the farm with us. We’re breaking her in early to get used to the ride. So far, so good! She only meows for a few minutes and then falls asleep like the dog. You’ll be seeing more pictures down the road as she makes herself at home on the farm and continues to bring us hair-raising joy.
Do you have any favorite cat or kitten toys?
I would love to see what cool products you have that make ‘cat-life’ easier or just more fun. Share your photos and comments!