von sybilla | 28. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Außen, Sonderausgabe |
Evidently stuntman Merkel had performed too well. Maplewood veteran Ginger was quite obviously not amused that the pictures of his stand-in were the main news feature in Monday’s Katzenparade. In return he called an ad hoc press conference complete with demonstration....
von sybilla | 27. Februar 2014 | Außen, Frühling |
…I can do better! Now that they are over I noticed that I had not mentioned the winter olympics with one word. Was it because everything has been feeling like spring here? Though Sochi did not exactly look wintry either. Anyway, as follow-up and compensation I...
von sybilla | 26. Februar 2014 | Außen, Frühling |
Today you can watch the almond tree starting to bloom and take a look at the tulip patch. While we humans enjoy the first pretty flowers, the cats are more interested in mice and catnip. The fresh young catnip seems to be irresistible. While Islay started , Ice-B...
von sybilla | 25. Februar 2014 | Außen, Frühling |
Yesterday there was spring in the air for the first time this year. The cats enjoyed it as much as the humans. Last year Islay captured this feeling. This year someone else literally jumped in. Just when I wanted to take some shots of Ice-B digging for moles, Joschi...
von sybilla | 24. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Außen, Sonderausgabe |
Our reporter heard through the grapevine that Ginger, veteran star of Maplewood Studios, was extremely chafed at the success of Jaspar, the young lead of „Über den Dächern von L.“. Allegedly, there was a huge row in the production office. The result of this...
von sybilla | 21. Februar 2014 | Ausstattung, Innen |
What to do when the cat is using the carpets for scratching? After all it is impossible to protect every rug by covering it or by using a deterrent. The easiest solution would be offering an alternative that the cats like even more than any fluffy floor cover. On the...
von sybilla | 20. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Außen |
After Jaspar could only play a minor part in yesterday’s blog about his territory, he will demonstrate today what a fearless climber he is. I have already shown you how Jaspar manages to get onto the first floor terrace – over the roof of our shed. The shed is a very...
von sybilla | 19. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Außen, Wildtiere |
Sorry for being late! I had to take Ginger to his routine check-up and decided to start de-matting Islay and Ice-B. While the three were waiting for me to get the car ready, Jaspar looked out of his living room. I just had to take that picture! But it goes well with...
von sybilla | 18. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Sonderausgabe |
Celebrate the 250th issue with the team! As usual I have been wondering what topic to chose. As I spent early Monday morning (we are talking 3:00 a.m.) in the emergency room of the animal clinic with a Ginger who was very obviously in terrible pain, I would have been...
von sybilla | 17. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Außen |
I simply cannot believe it. Was this winter? No snow and did we have minus degrees during the day? I cannot recall. Nature is very obviously set on spring. In the mornings the usual blackbird concerto accompanies me when I fetch the newspaper. Hazels and witch hazels...
von sybilla | 14. Februar 2014 | Sonderausgabe |
For once I wanted to stage something for you – and then this! Look what happened last night when I tried to coax the cats – any cat – to sit on the beautiful red, heart-shaped Valentine’s Day cushion. Islay closed his eyes because of the flash...
von sybilla | 13. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Gesundheit |
An episode of “Dogs with Jobs” I watched years ago featured livestock guarding dogs. These dogs were guarding the sheep that roam the Canadian forest plantation areas in summer to ensure that the growth of the seedlings is not obstructed by weeds. The shepherds are...
von sybilla | 12. Februar 2014 | Außen, Tierschutz, Verhalten |
It is impossible to miss that a new, not neutered tom cat has arrived in our neighbourhood. At night you can hear the screeching und howling of his run-ins with Jaspar. Plus he liberally squirts his urine everywhere – particularly in and in front of Jaspar’s little...
von sybilla | 11. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Außen, Verhalten |
You have seen many picture stories about pursuits before but so far I have never been able to show you the result, meaning that someone actually got caught. Today I can change that. Some of you may say that this would be so much better if this were a video. In the...
von sybilla | 10. Februar 2014 | Außen, Wetter |
Last winter we had been sick of snow, this winter I am becoming more and more tired of all these storms. Have you ever been in the forest when it was really windy? The wind in the trees sounds like the surf of an angry sea – even without foliage. Since I once...
von sybilla | 7. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Ausstattung, Innen |
One important aspect of living with cats has been missing from the Katzenparade so far. Maybe I did not want to bother the non-cat owners with the dirty details? Should you be wondering what the heck this is all about – today we are talking kitty litter, litter...
von sybilla | 6. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Gesundheit, Innen |
In some cases the following images may cause side effects like drowsiness, fatigue and sleepiness. Please be prepared and have a cup of tea or coffee handy (and a biscuit or chocolate to raise the blood sugar level and spirits). Actually, I only wanted to give you an...
von sybilla | 5. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Gesundheit, Innen |
Just a week ago I had to confess that I cut Ice-B’s skin instead of his matted fur. Though his wound is healing fabulously, you can see on the pictures that his body stocking needs regular replacing as it is too thin to withstand licking and scratching for more...
von sybilla | 4. Februar 2014 | Allgemein, Außen |
I know it is only February but I think you should get accustomed to our tulip patch again. Watch the diminished outdoor crew enjoy the sunshine and the plants. ————– Es ist zwar erst Februar, aber ich denke, ihr solltest euch so langsam...
von sybilla | 3. Februar 2014 | Innen, Sonderausgabe, Spiele |
Today my assistant Mira wants to show you another activity toy. I bought this one for Islay because I thought that it would suit his big paws but as it turned out it was totally wrong for him. Not only couldn’t he get to the goodies, he also knocked the whole...
