Olivia

I am really glad I write these limericks in advance, otherwise I wouldn't be able to do one today. I am really sad about Bear.

Olivia was adopted from a shelter in, I think, 2003. She had the kitty version of Kennel Cough and gave it to Eddie. A miserable time was had by all until they both recovered. Olivia came with a unique addition. She says that the vet who gave her a ladygardenectomy put a kangaroo inside of her. It is the kangaroo which makes her jump around so much and do naughty things, like bite the blinds. Just so you know, it's the kangaroo making her tummy look floofy in the photo.

Olivia has a kangaroo
Inside her which makes her do
Things she should't
And certainly wouldn't,
If not for the naughty kangaroo.

Bear

UPDATE: Bear went to the Rainbow Bridge at 12:15am Central Time. She had come home from the vet and was sleeping in MaryLynn's arms when she passed. Please go over and offer the family what comfort you can. I am very sad.

Bear is a small dog who loves cats. She is 17 years old and she has just been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. This is very sad news and please keep Bear and her family (MaryLynn, KC and Missy Blue Eyes) in your thoughts and prayers. Bear decided that she liked KC very much the first time she met her and the feeling was mutual. Bear loves homemade chicken soup. When KC first arrived, she was so small that she could actually walk under Bear. One day while Bear was lapping up her chicken soup, KC walked under her and was fishing out pieces of chicken while standing between Bear's front legs. Bear didn't mind a bit.

                                          Bear is a woofie who thinks like a cat.
                                          She adopted KC and told Missy, "That's that!"
                                                 She shares her food
                                                 And is never rude.
                                          KC loves Bear like her own mother cat.

Missy Blue Eyes

There are two pictures of Missy Blue Eyes because I wanted one to go with the limerick and one to show you how she got her name. Missy was a feral cat who had a litter of six kittens when she was only six months old. Natalie captured her and her kittens. She found the kittens good homes, but kept Missy. Unfortunately, Natalie developed a severe cat allergy and had to find Missy a home. MaryLynn took her in and added the Blue Eyes to her name.

                                        She got a new scratcher, did Missy Blue Eyes,
                                        But to her it was just a bed in disguise.
                                                With her tail in the groove,
                                                She's too contented to move,
                                        So she'll take a nap, will Missy Blue Eyes.

Bonnie Underfoot

Bonnie just turned 10 on April 10th. She was an only kitty for a long time and was not best pleased when Victor showed up a couple of years ago. She still doesn't like him, though she seems to be tolerating him a bit more these days. She loves getting into boxes, treats and naps. She likes to play, but she will leave if Victor shows up to play, too.

                                        Bonnie likes to hiss and growl
                                        When brother Victor is on the prowl.
                                                    She'll swat his head
                                                    With her Paw of Dread.
                                       A little brother is enough to make her howl.

Arthur

Gattina suggested that I write a limerick for Arthur, so here he is. Arthur is a very friendly, outgoing cat who is well known all over the neighborhood. He got a scare last January when he disappeared for four days. Gattina and Mr. Gattino never found out what happened, but he wasn't particularly hungry when he got back and there were no signs that he had been outside the whole time. Their guess is that someone tried to adopt him against his wishes and he finally escaped. After his adventure, he showed no interest in going outside again for the rest of the winter. Now that the weather is warming up again, he has been venturing out again to see what the neighbors are up to. He loves leaving his pawprints on cars, especially if they have been freshly washed, inspecting whatever the neighbors are doing and has even been known to invite himself inside if he finds an open door.

Arthur likes to patrol his neighborhood.
He is always looking for something good --
A door left ajar,
Or a nice clean car.
Arthur makes tracks through the neighborhood.

Gizzy

Gizzy is the oldest cat at Millie's house. He was the first to be adopted of the cats who live there now and he is the most laid back of them. He took to Millie fairly quickly, but he doesn't really play with her. He got really sick a while back and lost a lot of weight, but then he threw up a mighty furball and has been feeling much better. He has always liked to go outside with his harness and leash and will even go out to inspect snow, if it isn't too cold. As an older cat, he does a lot of napping now and this cat hammock in the window is one of his favorite places.

Gizzy likes to sleep in the sun.
He recommends it to everyone.
When the weather is hot
He goes out a lot
In his harness to walk in the sun.

Angelica

Beau Beau was quite an active kitty when he was adopted, so his Mom and Dad decided that he needed a playmate, as he was wearing them out. Enter Angie, a fluffy little cutie. Angie is quite the little lady, very dainty in her habits. She does get into mischief once in a while, like staring at nothing on the ceiling to see if she can get Mom and Dad to try to figure out what she is looking at, but not nearly as much as Beau Beau does.

Angie uses her paws to eat.
She's, oh, so dainty, and very neat.
She scoops with ease
Her palate to please.
Isn't it just a very neat feat?