Meet Lola!

Hi there folks, my name is Lola. I'm two years old and I'm a lucky black cat. My foster mom calls me the sweetest cat that she ever did meet.  How about that?  I'd hate to brag, but I do love my human friends.  I can't wait for them to get home so I can run up for a snuggle and tell them about my day.

I just love to cuddle and am a little black shadow making sure you're not getting into any trouble without me.  I'm a laid back cat who just wants to be around people. Don't get me wrong though, I love my play time too! My favorite game is to leap up in the air after a feather wand.  I also love to sneak attack things from around a corner. My foster mom says it's the cutest thing to see me wiggling my tail just before leaping on the poor unexpected toy (Or my best friend Pixie if she's giving me too much trouble.)

Mostly, I just want to be around you.  I do like laying in the sun sometimes though, just catching the rays and kicking back.  After that, I may tour the house for a bit, making sure that each nook and cranny is all in its place.  I love exploring and finding places I bet you don't even know existed. 

I am definitely a nurturing, patient cat.  If anything is wrong in the house, I am immediately there looking to see how I can make it better.  I love looking after my little friend Pixie and making sure she doesn't get into any trouble too.  Maybe you could take us both home?  I love to snuggle with her while you're gone and we play really well together!  

I'd be happy just to have a place to call my own though. I'm kinda sad to be here at the Petsmart on Grant and Swan waiting for my forever family. I'd much rather be with you, snuggling and cuddling and just being around friendly faces.

My purrrfect home is out there I'm sure!  I get along with most everyone, other cats, dogs, kids and anything that's not small and may look like something I could hunt. I learn very quickly too, so I rarely get into trouble once you tell me not to do something. 

If you'd like to meet me, I'd love to see you at the Petsmart on Grant and Swan.  Ask to see me in person, I am kinda scared that I got put back in a cage after being in the pound, but I'd love to show you my true colors. 

Lots of love,
Lola

Home Alone

Sorry for the lack of updates everyone!! I meant to post this weeks ago, but put it off because I didn't have the pictures I wanted. And then procrastination hit...anyway I have a few other posts already in the works, so expect them soon!

Anyway, a few weekends ago, I had a wedding to attend. It was the first time that I've left the cats completely alone for more than a day, and I was a bit nervous.  Pixie in particular has a curious desire to explore and get into EVERYTHING.  I was worried that leaving her alone for more than 24 hours may result in something disastrous for either the cats or the house.  I also was worried that they may regress a bit in terms of affection being alone.

When I say everything, I mean everrrything.

Of course, like with everything else about this pair, I was pleasantly surprised by how well they did. Other than a heavier than usual coating of cat hair on the sofa, the house was fine and the cats were more than happy to see me.  They greeted me at the door, and Pixie was very vocal about wanting to be pet before dashing off to find a toy for me to play with her. She's learned if she brings me a feather wand or simply goes and meows loud enough while sitting on it that I'll generally come and play with her. 

Apparently she took a liking to playing with shoes while I was gone. She gets more like a dog every day.  I'm working on fetch. :)

Lola on the other hand was content to come and twine around my legs, wanting to be pet and idly join in on the play time before going up to sit on top of the sofa to watch. I gave them both a treat of some wet food after playtime, and Lola took advantage of Pixie's preoccupation with the food to come and demand some attention of her own.

                               

 
She still doesn't pose well for the camera. I'm going to do a beauty shoot with her soon to get some really good pictures show off how pretty she really is.

They both have really come into their own, to a point where I think they'd be fine being adopted separately. Of course, I'd love to see them together, but now that Pixie is completely comfortable around humans and other animals, I think she doesn't -need- Lola to show her the ropes. In fact, I have been separating them more and more during food/playtime to see how they do.  Lola actually comes into her own when we're just one on one, and Pixie isn't around to distract her and me. 

That being said, they still are absolutely adorable and love being around each other. (I finally got a picture of them cuddling!)  So if you have a spot (or two!) in your house for some cats they would love to meet you! As always, let me know if you have any questions, I'll do my best to get back to you. :)

Dear Future Adopters,

You don't know it yet, but you are so lucky!  You have some of the cutest cats ever.  I was just lounging after a long day and answering some emails when Pixie sauntered up to check on me. I patted the sofa, and she immediately jumped up and rubbed her head on my hand, purring. I scratched her head for a bit, then she curled up next to me, chin on paws, and snuggled in.

Lola at this point was curious about what was going on and nosed up under my arm, into my lap. After some snuggles, she groomed Pixie a bit before curling up on my other side.

At the moment I am in a kitty sandwich, Pixie snuggled up against my left side and Lola's head on my knee on my right.  They're such awesome, loving cats, and I can't wait for you to meet them! I'm sure they will be the purrrfect addition to your family and will be your cuddlebugs for years. How could you say no to these faces?

           

Cat Update!

Well, it's been about 3 weeks since I got Lola and Pixie. Time has flown by and they've changed so much!  No longer scared of anything and completely comfortable here, I figured it was time for an update about them.  There's also a bio written in their own words in the most recent posts on the blog!

Pixie:
Pixie is a crazy cat. In the best way possible of course. :)  Gone is any of her previous timidness. She is a root'n toot'n cowgirl...err, cowcat. 

I don't know if it's because she hasn't had this much freedom to run around and play before, or just that she's just a naturally boisterous cat.  Either way, she is into EVERYTHING now. She sprints around the house, looking for entertainment, from chasing Lola to hunting bugs and begging food from anyone.  She's also gotten much more coordinated, and she loves jumping up on the counters to get your attention. She's good about staying down and away once you correct her though. 

She's even more of a diva now too, sweetly demanding your attention with a cute, little chirp and a leg rub.  She's started sleeping not just with, but on top of me whenever she can and has to be in the middle of the action at all times. She loves to be pet and comes to snuggle whenever she can find a spot next to you.

She is the most adorable of cats and is so loving. She races to the door whenever I come home, follows me around, curls up on the sofa with me and has a look of absolute bliss on her face as she gets pet.


Lola: 

Lola is still the sweetest cat I've ever met.  She has almost a southern belle attitude towards everything.  If she could talk, I'm sure it would be in that sweet, slow southern accent. 

She is a calmer cat than Pixie and definitely just loves being around you and being pet.  For being a middle-aged cat though, she is still very active and runs around with Pixie when she's excited. She can most often be found on top of a chair or in the windowsill though, just chilling out. She will flop over almost anywhere, wanting to keep an eye on everything and be sure she's not missing out. 

She hates closed doors I've found. Even when I'm in the bathroom she mews pitifully wanting to be let in. Once let in of course, she jumps up and wants to be pet immediately to make sure you haven't forgotten her. Pixie hasn't gotten much better about coming when called, but Lola will come over to you when you call for her.  Southern belle's don't have any sense of urgency so it is a leisurely stroll in your general direction, but she'll get there eventually.

Lola is still definitely a nurturing, motherly figure for Pixie as well.  She keeps an eye on Pixie when she's scampering around and if Pixie seems to be in trouble (Note: being pitiful about getting her nails trimmed), she'll immediately run over to wash and comfort her. It's adorable.

I think the best part about the two of them is that they're such a well matched pair.  Lola can keep Pixie entertained and in line and Pixie makes sure that Lola stays active and playful.  It's so fun to watch the two of them interact. Between tearing around the house in a game a chase to curling up next to each other for a nap, they love to be around each other and are adorable doing it. The only problem is trying to take a picture of them!  As soon as I get up to get my camera, they both want to be up and finding out what I'm doing instead of holding their cute pose. One day I promise I will get you all pictures!

Well, that's what's up with Pixie and Lola now.  If you have any questions please feel free to message me or comment and I'll do my best to get you answers!

Busy day

Well, didn't get a good video today.  It's a work in progress. I think I may have to set up a camera to record me playing with them. I didn't realize how hard it was to keep them entertained and record. I'll get it eventually though.

Today was a busy day. I just got home from Petsmart where I was helping to clean some of the kennels our fosters are in there. It was so awesome to have a chance to play with some of the other kitties up for adoption. It was bad though. I just wanted to take them all home with me!

I forgot to bring my camera, but am heading back tomorrow morning so hopefully I'll get some good pictures of some other cats!

In the meantime, here are some pictures of Pixie and Lola!  I'm still working on my kitty camera skills so sorry some of these are a bit weird.Pixie and Lola ran around the house a bunch when I was eating dinner and now are passed out on the couch next to me.  It's so cute, Pixie has pushed the cushions apart to snuggle in her little den. Lola was hanging out on the arm until I was petting Pixie and she got jealous. Now she's passed out within arm's reach, and every so often mews sleepily and rolls over to be pet. 

Snuggle times! 

 I'm glad I got a picture of her gorgeous eyes. :)

 Sleeping...

...but still available for petting. *hint**hint*