Bug says "Wear blaze orange if you are still hiking"

Attention all kitties & cats!

If you are an avid outdoorscat like me and still hiking be sure and wear your blaze orange!

Dr Ken and I had a nice hike at Devil's Lake this past weekend which was the opening of deer season in Wisconsin. We saw lots of hunters along the road going into the park but they are luckily not allowed on the hiking trails!

When we got to the trails I was excited! So many unusual trees and huge rocks! We hiked over 2 miles and boy was it steep! My favorite was jumping from rock to rock because I have never done that. It was sometimes tough to get a grip but I have nice long nails and good balance!

We met lots of fun cat loving folks and they all had questions about me.

How did Dr Ken teach me to hike? He didn't teach me I knew how already, he just was brave enough to try.

Do I actually like car rides?: I LOVE car rides but I usually fall asleep on the way home from all the great exercise!

Isn't Dr Ken worried about me running away? We always go to quiet areas with minimal distractions. He and I are both easily distracted although we like to think we are focused on many things at the same time! I let him almost get out of sight, let out a few loud meows then run up the trail just when he is ready to come get me! It is great fun but I try not to be too predictable!

What am I going to do when it snows?  I am determined to stay active during the winter.I am only 5 months so I have never seen snow.  Dr Ken is an avid cross country skier and he is trying to figure out a way for me to tag along. He has even talked about some type of indoor exercise plan so stay tuned.

Happy Thanksgiving to all you cats!

Bug

Three Little Princes

Hi! My name is Joan and am I the oldest of Catie's boys. I am a 6 year old orange tabby that Catie rescued 5 years ago and yes..I am a boy! There was some confusion when I was younger and went in to be spayed, they actually had to neuter me! I came to terms with my name years ago...  I love to cuddle on anyone's lap and always greet Catie at the door when she come home. You have to watch out for me though because I am sneaky and will try to steal your food if you leave it where I can reach it! I can always be found chasing what Catie refers to as "Ghost bugs" but I know they really exist! My job is to keep an eye on the younger brothers, Loki and Oliver, when Catie is away. Oliver and Loki were just small kittens when Catie's dad surprised her with them 4 years ago. They are flame point siamese mixes and definitely know how cute they are! Loki has the short hair and Oliver has the long hair. They are constantly getting in to trouble together like hiding in the garbage cans, eating important mail, falling out windows to go exploring, and always are crying for more food! Whenever I try to sleep on Catie's lap, they try to sleep on her too.. we have decided she needs a bigger lap! Our favorite game to play with Catie is laser pointer but we never seem to be able to catch it?! Well, it's time for me to go check on the terrible two..more later on our adventures..

Paris-The Diva

Paris is about 6 months old and totally in love with herself, but mostly Adonis.

She enjoys playing with anything she can get her paws on but her favorite is a small plush purple ball that she carries around the house as if it was a prize. She enjoys playing with Da Bird and will exhaust herself running about trying to catch it.

She hasn't yet gotten used to the daylight savings time and continues to get up one hour before the alarm goes off insisting to get her breakfast. Don on the other hand waits for the alarm before jumping on the bed.

Wrigley and Daisy

Hello,  we are Daisy and Wrigley.  Daisy is the orange one and I, Wrigley am the grey and black one.  We are sisters and we love each other very much as you can see.  We have been with our loving owner Amy for 8 years now and she spoils us like you wouldn't believe.  I, Wrigley enjoy sitting on Amy's lap and  snuggling up next to her when ever I can.  Daisy on the other hand is still as spunky as ever and constantly brings Amy her toys, but she also loves to cuddle up next to Amy and myself.                                                                                                                         



Adonis

Hi there my name is Adonis, Don for short. My mom Christine Kass named me this because I'm so handsome and I know it too. You can clearly see what I'm thinking by the look on my face. She got me 4 years ago, from a place where I was kept in a cage for the first part of my life.

I enjoy looking out the window and watching the birds and chipmunks in the backyard. I frequently will jump on the patio screen in an effort to catch them.

I sleep quite a bit and enjoy cuddling with my new little sister, Paris. We are quite a pair and enjoy playing with Da Bird teaser toys together. I'm quick and accurate while my sister will run for hours trying to catch Da Bird.

More later I think I've just spotted a feathered friend at the feeder....

Hi, my name is Kari Lynn!

Hi my name is Kari Lynn.  My mom Julie adopted me 5 years ago from Angel's Wish.  I just turned 7 this year, boy I'm getting old!  My mom spent hours waiting for me to relax so she could take this picture.  I'm very shy and really do not like my picture taken.

I love to cuddle with my mom when she is reading, watching television and movies.  My cuddle time is limited on some days because she is either working at WFPC doing inventory stuff, working as a technician or visiting other pets with her Paws Away Pet Sitting business.  She always tells me that she needs to work so I can have nice things and special food because of my allergies.  I guess that is OK as long as I get cuddle time and NEW toys.

Well time for bed!! Got to run.  Talk to you later!

Hi, my name is Bug!

Hi my name is Bug!  I am Dr Ken’s newest addition! I was rescued by Dr Ken this past September from a Portage area farm and am almost 5 months old.   I was named after lightning bugs (which Dr Ken is a huge fan of!). The fact is I love to chase bugs of all kinds, so my name fits! My nicknames are Bugger, Lil Bug, and Bugaboo.

I am the first female kitten Dr Ken has ever had and share his cabin on Lake Mendota with Lance. Lance wasn’t quite sure he was ready for a kitten with my energy but he is getting used to me (I even chase his tail from time to time) He hisses at me a lot but doesn’t really mean it. I will win his heart… just need a little more time!

Adventure is my middle name. I have been labeled an adventurer because I LOVE to ride in cars, LOVE to camp, climb trees, and get along with all types of dogs we meet hiking (yes, I LOVE to hike, too!). Dr Ken has already taken me camping 3 times including 3 State Parks and forests. I have even been fishing with him and took a ride in the canoe. Last weekend I even put my toes in Lake Michigan. It was windy and the water was cold but the waves didn’t scare me a bit!

Oh yes, people say I am a very lovable & photogenic kitten. Several friends of Dr Ken’s have suggested he get a separate Facebook page just for me.  

Well better go now, thanks for visiting our staff pet blog…..more next week…. right now time for a kitten nap! 


Lil Bug

                                                  My paw prints in Lake Michigan sand!