von sybilla | 30. Oktober 2015 | Ausstattung, Spielzeug |
They do exist, the toys that never lose their attraction and are used by all over and over again. The play circuit is one of them and there are the tunnels – indoor and outdoor. Don’t be surprised then to see some familiar things only the players have...
von sybilla | 28. Oktober 2015 | Allgemein, Außen, Verhalten, Wildtiere |
Since Ice-B has left us to hunt on the other side of the rainbow bridge, the moles in our garden have done their best to reclaim their territory. It is high time to fill the vacancy and look for a new mole expert. But who will step forward? The only applicant so far...
von sybilla | 26. Oktober 2015 | Allgemein, Sonderausgabe
This year nothing goes according to plan. It has of course been all my fault. I was not sure whether I could dare to create und print another calendar. So dear readers, this is up to you! If you manage to vote for your favourite cat pics till November, 3rd, I will do...
von sybilla | 20. Oktober 2015 | Katzenkinder, Verhalten |
Welcome to our training series! Naturally, the kittens have a lot to learn but there are also vacancies to fill. Here is lesson 1: A scratching post is to cats what an indoor climbing wall is to a free climber: a safe place to practice. When you are confronted with...
von sybilla | 13. Oktober 2015 | Ausstattung, Katzenkinder |
Today I want to show you the second cardboard house – or castle to be more precise – I bought on Amazon. It is smaller and much cheaper than the big house and it is definitely the cats‘ favourite. Maybe because it has a flat roof? Big or small, they...
von sybilla | 6. Oktober 2015 | Herbst, Katzenkinder, Verhalten |
My job is intruding big time this year. I have even problems to meet the „weekly post promise“. So at least a few pics today! We had the most wonderful autumn weather last weekend! So perfect for more kitten outings. Yet without their surrogate mummy they...
von sybilla | 28. September 2015 | Katzenkinder, Verhalten |
Be prepared for a lot of pictures! Originally the second issue of my cardboard cat houses series would have been on the agenda today but last weekend was an important one for the kittens: On Saturday they were weighed on the big scale for the first time – Sander...
von sybilla | 23. September 2015 | Ausstattung, Katzenkinder |
As you could witness several times before – cats love card board boxes. Due to my non-existant DIY skills, I just left the boxes as they were or cut in some crude openings with a carpet cutter. From all bought cardboard houses, only the London bus is still...
von sybilla | 17. September 2015 | Katzenkinder, Verhalten |
Apart from yesterday’s equipment, what does a kitten need? Someone to play with! Ideally a feline friend or two because contrary to common belief, most cats are not solitary animals. Okay, there are always exceptions. Like Mira who could well do without the...
von sybilla | 16. September 2015 | Ausstattung, Katzenkinder |
Don’t worry I am not going through all letters of the alphabet with you! But I thought this may be a good opportunity to talk about what equipment you need for a cat. These are the bare essentials: a feeding bowl a water bowl 2 litter boxes 1 scoop – a...
von sybilla | 8. September 2015 | Allgemein, Ausstattung, Katzenkinder |
Oops, there went my good intentions. As you have noticed I was not able to publish an issue yesterday as promised. So let’s start quickly before something else keeps me from it. While Linda was well prepared for a kitten – and those of you who follow us on...
von sybilla | 31. August 2015 | Allgemein, Katzenkinder, Sommer |
Dear friends, a big thank you to all who emailed and phoned to enquire whether we are okay! The answer is: Yes, we are! But all the terrible events of the past months plus the kitten and an unusual amount of work had kept me from writing. Also, I have to admit that...
von sybilla | 4. August 2015 | Allgemein, Katzenkinder |
Naturally, the kittens are getting used to the camera, too. Sometimes they get even too interested. Particularly Rosalie likes to inspect the lense close up which makes taking decent photos quite impossible. Imagine my surprise when Sander suddenly posed like a super...
von sybilla | 3. August 2015 | Gesundheit, Katzenkinder, Verhalten |
Millions of humans cannot find the healthy sleep their bodies need for regeneration. For all those who lie awake at night and who do not want to fall into a drug-induced slumber, sleep scientists have advice like the following: Get the right bed and mattress for your...
von sybilla | 28. Juli 2015 | Ausstattung, Gesundheit, Katzenkinder |
As you know I have only little time for long stories at the moment. So let’s get straight to the point. In case I forgot to mention it, the kittens have moved out of their pen structure weeks ago and now occupy the back room and bathroom. The MI5 used to stay...
von sybilla | 27. Juli 2015 | Gesundheit, Katzenkinder |
While Rosalie, Sander and Paul are perfect kittens – round and chubby, Mrs. Peel looks more like a miniature grown cat. She also has much longer legs than her siblings and is extremely thing. (Actually, we had considered calling her Twiggy.) So this looks like a...
von sybilla | 24. Juli 2015 | Ausstattung, Gesundheit, Katzenkinder |
The most important pieces of „furniture“ in the kitten room are the scratching posts. That is why they appear on so many pictures. On them the kitten can train their balance, strength and their sense of direction. Time to show you the whole structure and a...
von sybilla | 23. Juli 2015 | Gesundheit, Katzenkinder |
Even if you do not have fun, times flies. And unware of all those disturbing events the kitten have done what they do best: eat, play, sleep and grow! As mentioned last time, we have foolishly decided to keep two – THE little ginger male who we have named Sander...
von sybilla | 17. Juli 2015 | Gesundheit |
Ice-B is dead. There is no gentle way to say this. Yesterday morning at 6:20 am my worst nightmare came true. A blood clot closed Ice-B’s main leg aorta and stoped the blood supply. He could not move his hind legs anymore and was in excrutiating pain. Naturally...
von sybilla | 14. Juli 2015 | Gesundheit, Katzenkinder |
By some strange reason I only took disappointingly few photos of Mira and Marvi when they were little. Maybe I was so busy feeding them and taking Marvi to the vet every day that I never found the time. When the kittens moved in I swore myself to do better this time...
