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READ GARFIELD'S FIRST
CHRISTMAS LETTER
HERE!!!!
Praise for Garfield's First Christmas
Mewsletter ....
Please tell Garfield
that his Christmas Letter was one of the most heartfelt I've ever read. Ed
Kostro Dec 2005
CHECK OUT RICKY'S YOGA SESSIONS
HERE:
One cat is
company. Two cats are a conspiracy. Three cats is an attempted takeover.
Four or more cats is a complete coup!
Shona Steele
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5 GOOD REASONS FOR
HAVING YOUR CAT NEUTERED
DID YOU KNOW... |
Images brought to you
by
'The smallest feline is a masterpiece.' Leonardo da Vinci
'Dogs come when called. Cats take a message and get back to you.'
'Of course, every cat is
really the most beautiful woman in the room.' Edward Verrall Luca, essayist
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A morning kiss, a discreet
touch of his nose landing
somewhere on the middle
of my face.
Because his long white
whiskers tickled,
I began every day laughing.
JANET F FAURE |
| 'Dogs have owners.
Cats have staff.'
'In the
middle of a world that has always been a bit mad, the cat walks with
confidence.'
Roseanne Anderson
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Jimmy, the Resident Daily Mews Feline Columnist has his own place now:
click here
'Cats make one of the most satisfying sounds in the world: they purr ...
A purring cat is a form of high praise, like a gold star on a test paper. It
is reinforcement of something we would all like to believe about ourselves -
that we are nice.' - Roger A Caras
"Of all the [cat] toys available, none is better designed than the owner
himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to move in
almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it makes a noise
when you jump on it." -- Stephen Baker
Garfield: 28.03.86 - 12.06.06
Click on the cartoon to take you to Garfield's
tribute pages
GARFIELD and
those infamous 20th birthday pictures. See both birthday hats and more ...
LETTER FROM GARFIELD
is a final letter written with great love to his Mum ...
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PET SAFETY AT CHRISTMAS
by Pauline Dewberry
We all want to enjoy our festive time with our families and these guidelines
are here to help us all ensure that Christmas goes smoothly without any upsets
to either us or our beloved furry pets. These guidelines apply to dogs, cats and
all small pets.
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Lots of owners like to treat their pets at Christmas but too much
rich food can upset their digestive system. Never give alcohol or chocolate, as
they are toxic and can poison your pet. Bones can cause bowel blockages and
stomach upsets.
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Loud music and crackers being pulled may be our idea of fun, but
they distress our pets and can cause physical pain to their delicate ears.
Provide your pet with a comfortable bed in a quiet part of the house where it
can retreat. Put a bowl of food and water and some favourite toys nearby too.
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Never give a pet as a present. Even if the new owner wants it,
Christmas isn’t the ideal time to settle a new animal into the household.
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Keep your animal’s routine the same – feed and exercise your pet
at its normal times.
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Deck the halls … but hang Christmas decorations well out of your
pet‘s way, as they can cause serious blockages if chewed. All things bright and
shiny are like magnets to a cat so keep fragile baubles up on higher branches of
the tree and don’t leave tinsel and ribbons lying around.
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No matter how stunning your Christmas fairy looks, your cat will
think he’ll look better at the top of the tree instead! So ensure the tree is
safely fixed so that an adventurous cat can’t come to any harm.
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Make sure that you keep Christmas plants well away from your pets.
Your cat can suffer kidney failure if he decides to nibble the lilies. Day
lilies, Easter lilies and tiger lilies are all highly toxic to cats, and holly
berries, mistletoe, ivy and poinsettias can cause diarrhoea and abdominal pains.
Christmas tree needles can get in pets’ eyes.
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If you are going away over Christmas, make arrangements for the
care of your pet as soon as possible. Ensure that the carer has the number for
your vet and a contact number for you.
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If your pet is on any medication, make sure that you have enough
for the Christmas period.
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Remember the feral cats and dogs that spend their time living
outdoors. The winter months can produce slim pickings so don’t forget to leave
food out for them. Ensure that water bowls haven’t frozen over so that they are
not able to get a drink. And don’t forget the birds, too. Throw out crumbs and
bread for them as well, and hang up fat balls and containers of peanuts for
them.
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Remember all vets are available for advice over Christmas. If you
have any problems, phone your vet. Listen carefully to answer machine messages
and use an emergency number if necessary.
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The best present you can give your pets this Christmas is plenty
of love. Don’t forget them while you’re having a good time with the family and
friends – remember to include them for cuddles and don’t forget to take the dog
out for a long walk – you could combine it with a family walk after dinner – to
walk off those extra calories you’ve just consumed!
Some extracts are from The Blue Cross ‘Blue Print’ magazine
winter 2003
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Dear
Ollie, My name is Timber, and I'm on your side about this cat-food
thing. I mean really, my mum tried to serve me LIVER AND CARROT
MEAL!!!! I immediately walked away! So I'm so on your half
on this Ollie!
Love, Timber (USA)
To read
Timber's in-depth comments about food, please click
here:
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Top 10 Cats’ Names in 2007 |
- Molly
- Felix
- Smudge
- Sooty
- Tigger
- Charlie
- Alfie
- Oscar
- Millie
- Misty
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DID YOU KNOW ...
putting your cat's name on his collar
is asking for trouble?
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MEWSLETTER ARCHIVES is a
new section where all the past MEWSLETTERS are stored. Read
through them at your leisure or better still, subscribe to the
MEWSLETTER which is free each month!!! |
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Testimonials
Ollie's diary is the most adorable thing I've ever read!!
I've just found your website today, and I can't stop reading his
funny entries. My face hurts from laughing! Thank you for
brightening my day. Naomi Harris USA (May 2005)
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A Cat's Prayer'
Lead me down all the right paths,
Keep me from fleas, bees, and baths.
Let me in should it storm,
Keep me safe, fed, and warm.
Let the sun shine where I lay,
Keep me young so I may play.
And most of all ...
Bless the people I adore,
And guard me from the dog next door.
Lisa Malone
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PRAISE FOR THE OCTOBER
2005 MEWSLETTER
Thank you very much for another wonderful Mewsletter. I look
forward to it each month, and this month was especially fine.
There is enough in it to be able to read at leisure over several
days, which sets it apart from many more compact sites, which
are finished in a few minutes. Your Mewsletter is more of a
digest, which I can go back to for something new over and over
again. I appreciate very much the work that you put into it,
and the contributions of all your feline staff. Thanks to
Ricky, I may even take up yoga.
All the best from rural Belgium, Jared Kline |
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mice, skunk spray, cigarette smoke, pet urine, and foot odors.
For a wonderful website where animal
writers and illustrators are welcome, please go to:
www.iawia.net
The fantastic logo is by Jill Carpenter
MOLLIE'S BIG HEART*
is a website about a very
special cat with a very special problem. This heart-warming site is
temporarily off line while Mollie and his siblings relocate from California
to Pennsylvania. Don't worry folks - they'll be back soon!
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