Wayyy back in early 2013, we got a gorgeous tortie girl who (we were told) was pregnant. You KNOW how I am about pregnant cats, so I snatched her up and brought her home.
I named her Lilybet, planning to give her kittens other royal names (Lilybet being the childhood nickname for Queen Elizabeth II).
It cracks me up that in my hopeful first post about her, I said that I wouldn’t have guessed that she was pregnant except for a little fullness around her belly.
“RUDE.”
(You can see all the pictures I took of her while she was with us over at Flickr.)
She was with us for about two weeks before what I’d suspected was proven true: that girl was not pregnant.
She was spayed and went off to Petsmart, and was adopted at the beginning of May – and Chloe sent an update on her!
Her name is now Artemis, and Chloe says:
I think this week marks 4 years of my having adopted Artemis. I know she was only with you a short while, but I wanted to send you a quick update with pictures!
My fiance and his dog Hogan moved in with us about a year ago. The relationship between Hogan and Artemis was a little tense at first, but they became fast friends. They enjoy keeping an eye on the neighborhood together, and sometimes napping near each other.
Artemis has found that dog beds are actually the perfect size for her, though she is also a big fan of cuddling with me, or anywhere else that she finds a cozy space.
All in all, we’re so happy that Artemis is in our lives and we certainly hope that she feels the same about us!
Thanks for all you do, and keep those kitten pictures coming! They’re such a great way to start the day!
Thank you so much for the update, Chloe – we love seeing that sweet girl! (And as I mentioned, interspecies friendships are one of my favorite things!)
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Listen, when little kittens tilt their heads while trying to figure you out, it is the cutest thing on earth. (That’s Praline, by the way.)
“Peekaboo! Innernets, I see you!”
Roux on the scratcher. They look so SERIOUS at this age.
Basket full of sunshine.
Roux was getting sleepy, so was a wee bit whiny. (Don’t you love how she was putting her black lipstick on in preparation for sneaking out to a rave, and missed a bit?)
So amused.
Silly boy.
Those tabby girls love to stuff themselves in that tiny little space and fall asleep. That’s Praline on the right, but I can’t tell Roux and Beignet apart from this picture, so your guess is as good as mine.
Another tabby girl pile. By the way, if you see a picture of those three girls and wonder where Andouille is, he’s usually either on the bottom of the pile or sitting in my lap. That boy loves a good snuggle.
Poor Nola. Not one minute to herself without someone staring at her, climbing on her, or attacking her tail.
“Hi, Mama! Hi, Mama! Hi!”
Nola went off to eat, but Andouille was a man on a mission.
And yes, he did use her litter box.
But don’t be TOO impressed – they’ve been able to climb into her litter box (usually from the other end) for a week and a half now. Because geniuses, have I mentioned?
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Video! Those crazy kittens acting like crazy kittens. I cannot believe they’re 5 weeks old!
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Alice Mo suggests you keep your hands off her Daddy, yo.
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Previously
2016: “MY Mouse Cave, and don’t you forget it!”
2015: Skelton, also not skeered.
2014: Throwback Thursday: Spot.
2013: “…three…four…five. Okay, there really ARE five. No matter how many times I count. It’s just… I don’t remember HAVING five. I only remember four. Maybe this is what they mean when they say you forget the pain of childbirth. Maybe you forget the actual one you’re birthing, too. I wish I’d forgotten birthing that one with the big head. That pain I can live without remembering.”
2012: “I whip it real good!”
2011: No entry.
2010: No entry.
2009: Look, I made a video to share the pain!
2008: “Hey. Where’d THOSE come from?!”
2007: “Squirrels do love cashews, Bob.”
2006: No entry.
2005: No entry.
Day-um, Alice! If looks could kill, we’d all be goners! ‘Course, I was already ded by the time I got to Andy playing peekaboo. I don’t know how I’m going to get any work done today.
Chloe, thank you sooooo much for the update on Artemis. We all loved that little faker! (By the way, I love that name. We named a hawk “Artemis” as she would always catch her prey and eat it on our window ledge (11th floor). We had a bird’s eye view of that magnificent huntress!! I love that she and Hogan are now fast friends! Give her a kiss from all of her fans! Keep the updates coming!!! 🙂
I just want to kiss and cuddle Andouille and Beignet! I wish I could have those two!!!
Chloe,
Thank you so much for the update on Artemis. I love that she is so happy and has a BFF doggy. I like that they match, kinda, in coloring. So does Hogan sleep in the little cat bed? I love when the cats take over the big dog beds! Thanks for taking such good care of Artemis and her bud Hogan.
Oh, on the favorites of “The Downfall of Senator Stanley J Boogerton”, I don’t see any pictures. Is it my PC or did something happen to them?
I’m able to see them – maybe a temporary glitch? Are they still not showing up for you?
Tell those crazy kittens to stop growing up so fast!
I wish!
In that tabby girl pile, ear floof tells me that’s probably Beignet on the left.
Heehee Artemis! She sure looks happy and content.
Thank you for the update on Artemis, Chloe. She was one of my favorites and I am so happy to know she has a wonderful home.
Kittens run wild! Does Andouille still fit in the hole in the scratcher? The video ended just short of showing that.
Speaking of videos – this date in 2015 was the first showing of the Rickles Jazz Hands video. He was such a sweet, albeit whacky, boy…
Just out of curiosity Artemis just about fits that bed, so where does Hogan sleep?
Love seeing her quasi snuggle up to her big bro, glad that they have each other as friends and allies.
Love the update on Artemis, especially having a dog BFF!
Me, too. That is clearly a happy, loving family all around. What we wish for all animals — and humans!
Oh, the cuteness!! I especially loved the part in the video where Andouille is nailing the Big Croc…skittering kittens are addictive.
Love the updates, always! I have a soft spot for torties.
Thank you!!
Updates are great! I still can’t get Gypsy (9mo dog) and Oreo (4yo cat) to quite agree to their current living situation. Gypsy wants to play while Oreo says “I was here first” with a hiss. *so the gate remains up*
I read ALL the past stories today. There were some great ones. My favorite is the FROG story and if it is not on the favorites post list it should be. It STILL cracked me up!
Not only did Miss Roux get all messy with the black lipstick, she also left in those green contact lenses that she probably thought would make her look older when trying to slip past the rave’s security.
Um. When did those eyes start changing!!?!!
Do you get the impression Nola is not all that keen on motherhood?
It cracks me up that they each weigh about a pound and yet they sound like elephants thundering around!
Didn’t the Croc Shoe have a fuzzy bottom in it once upon a time? I imagine it got pee’d on (or worse) and tossed many a kitten ago! 😀
That Andouille is soooo fluffernicious (definition: Fluffily delicious) I can hardly stand it. I bet he lasts 2 seconds at Petsmart!
Oh I’m betting he doesn’t even make it to Petsmart!! I hope they all have homes as fast as the Grocers did!