Hi Everyone – Happy New Year. Hope you all had a great Christmas and thank you to everyone who sent me cards either through the post, or virtual e-greeting cards. And thank you to those who sent Casey and Gibbs presents.
Here’s a reminder of the fantastic articles and stories that the December Scratching Post had for you. Maybe you were too busy over the Christmas and New Year period to read them – but you won’t want to miss these.
15 CATS AND MEOWING:
Ellen has written a short piece about her favourite Christmas books.
BILBO’S BUZZ:
A very disappointed Bilbo has written his Christmas article. Perhaps you’ll write with words of encouragement to him.
BOOK QUIZ:
There is still time to enter the book quiz; send your entries by 20th January, 2017.
CAPTION COMPETITION:
Captions please by 20th January, 2017.
CAROL LAKE:
Gabion (Carol’s cat) has penned the purrfect poem to celebrate Christmas.
CASEY’S CHATS:
Casey has been very busy this month, sleeping. He is conserving energy in the build up to ‘the Big Day’ on Sunday. As a result, he apologises for the brevity of this month’s Chat.
Happy Christmas to all our Internet Friends
CHALKY McCANN:
Last Christmas, Chalky was in a shelter. This Christmas, his life has turned 360 degrees and he’s so happy.
Chalky’s first Christmas in a home of his own
COOKIE’S CRACKLES:
Cookie has been given his own column as so many of you enjoyed his article last time..
Cookie has written about what he most loves about Crispmouse – you’ll love our new columnist.
DENVER:
Denver has written about his Christmas memories.
DEZI AND RAENA, SERVICE CATS:
It’s Raena’s first Christmas. How do you think she’s doing? Don’t worry, Dezi will tell you all you need to know.
DUMPTY:
Dumpty the Diva (who tolerates Gabion – see above) has written about her favourite Christmas present.
My cup (and dish) runneth over
FLOOT – THE BLUE-EYED CAT:
We’ve not heard from Floot for a while, but lots of things have been going on in her home.
Tragedy and dramas in the Blue-Eyed Cat’s household
INDY: WEIGHT-LOSS CAT:
Indy’s Purrsonal Secretary has taken notes from Indy’s dictation. The result is a very timely look at ways to keep your kitties safe this Christmas.
Tips to keep kitty safe this Christmas
JEM VANSTON:
JIM WILLIS:
Jim’s Basset hound, Alexis, retells the Christmas story in this hilarious rendition.
KITTY BITS:
Do you know what’s in your cat food? A very helpful review website has done the research for us and put their findings on their website. Here’s the link:
http://www.reviews.com/cat-food/#quick-guide
LINKS:
In case you missed Denver’s link to the video of Sho and Ko climbing the Christmas tree – here it is:
I’m climbing up the Christmas tree NEOW
LINKS:
Cats don’t care about your New Year Resolutions
Chapy cat, who lives in Greece, was once featured in a Caption Competition. His ‘Mum’ is trying to raise money to improve her website, which will include many new features promoting animal welfare. If you think you can help by donating a few dollars, please click on this link:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-better-world-for-cats-chapycat-com-cat-community#/
CHRISTMAS WARNINGS FROM COLE AND MARMALADE:
Cole and Marmalade’s Dad has compiled a very useful video (short) of the usual household hazards that can beset our pets over the Christmas period.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYD0BWNS8bU&feature=em-subs_digest
LYNN SCHIFFHORST:
I’m very happy to say that Lynn has written another story in her Father Risolino series.
PAULINE’S MEWSINGS:
Here’s my Christmas story. I hope you enjoy it.
SQUIRT’S SCRIBBLINGS:
Squirt burst into poetic mood this time as well as Gabion, and you can read his lovely poem here:
And there it is: hopefully you’ll have more time now to read the Christmas articles and stories to while away the couple of weeks until the next Mewsletter hits your inbox.
Till then, keep warm and safe,
Love Pauline – Editor in Chief
Casey – Chief Assistant to the Editor in Chief
Gibbs – Chief Assistant to the Chief Assistant to the Editor in Chief
xxx
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