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More Jobs for Cats

April 8, 2013

We cats are capable of so many things…..although none of this should come as a surprise to any of you.

Does your cat have a job? Please send my staff a photo and your cat’s title at caroline(at)romeothecat(dot)com and we’ll post it. You don’t even have to add the caption if you don’t know how…we’ll do it for you!

1. Who’s this handsome guy protecting his home from monsters?

Perimeter Patrol Cat Job

2. Sagan…his staff’s biggest critic…and supporter. He’s a fan of the chilled stuff.

3. Tim keeps track of the endless updates Facebook rolls out. Currently considering the implications of Facebook Home.

4. Pugsley the Yogi….

Jobs for Cats Yoga Instructor

5. Oh, hai! Me again…multi-talented, I am. For the record, am the Supervisor, really. I have staff to clean up the actual mess.

Jobs for Cats Clean up Crew

6. Sammy monitors bubble level from the toilet seat or edge of tub.

Jobs for Cats Bath Inspector

And, here’s a bunch of very talented, career oriented adoptable cats from Smitten with Kittens!

7. Here’s Elvis….

Jobs for Cats - Elvis Superhero

8. Julius…ready to search for the Ark of the Covenant.

Jobs for Cats

9. Charcoal – one of today’s hip, young CEO’s.
Jobs for Cats - Rebel CEO Cat

10. Jezebel (Yes “Goth Girl” is a job! Someone’s gotta do it!)
Jobs for Cats - Goth Girl

11. Mr. E….always looking out for you.

Jobs for Cats - Angel

12. Jill is livin’ every little girl’s dream.

Jobs for Cats - Ballerina

13. Priss (ADOPTED!)
Jobs for Cats - Princess

Check out more jobs for cats, and even more careers for cats, and still more great cat job titles!

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Lost Cat Stops Zombie in His Tracks

April 6, 2013

Do you remember last year when I wrote the Cat’s Guide to Surviving the Zombie Apocolpyse? Well, the zombie issue has come up again. Kind of unexpected on a cat blog, wouldn’t you say?

This time, The New York Daily News shares the story of Jeremy Zelkowitz, whose job is to dress up as a zombie and scare tourists on the street to promote the Times Scare House of Horror in New York City near Port Authority.

In the midst of his zombie act last weekend, Zelkowitz noticed a cat darting into traffic. He immediately went after the little black and white cat, eventually grabbing him. He hopped in a cab and took him to a nearby vet.

In full zombie garb, Zelkowitz had to convince the vets he was legit. “Look, I’m not crazy,” he told them. “I work at the haunted house.” The (probably laughing hysterically) vet scanned the cat for a microchip and, lo and behold, got a match. The sweet cat was registered to New York City cop Jimmy Helliesen, who said the cat, “Disaster,” had been missing for two years.

The cat had somehow made his way from Brooklyn all the way into the big city. Officer Helliesen fosters and/or adopts stray cats he comes across on his beat and he’s thrilled to have Disaster back.

As for Zelkowitz, who is now being lauded as a hero, “I just love animals — I try to do the right thing.”

He sure did! WAY TO GO, Mr. Zombie Zelkowitz! You give the undead a good name!

Photo Credit: Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners

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Simba the Cat Visits High School Every Day for 13 Years

April 4, 2013

When students at Westbrook High School near Portland, Maine show up for school each morning, among them is an unusual classmate: Simba, an orange neighborhood tabby who’s been visiting the high school every day for nearly 13 years.

According to Portland news station WMTW-TV, teacher Tina Soucy found Simba sitting outside the school doors one morning years ago and she let him inside. Since then, he’s been showing up promptly at 7 a.m. every morning for class.

School staff and the 800 students dote on the 15-year-old cat, who greets students at the doors in the morning and then makes his classroom rounds throughout the day. “He’ll show up in class and just sit on people’s textbooks,” says student Kim Larley.

Administrators do keep an eye on Simba to make sure he’s safe and doesn’t bother students with allergies. But most of the students welcome Simba’s attention.

“Simba seems to lighten everybody’s day,” says school art director Carol Conner.

Last night, the school honored Simba and his owner with a benefit art show. The subject matter? Simba of course.

Simba’s owner, Eileen Shutts, lives nearby and doesn’t mind Simba’s daily visits.

Marc Grousse, the district’s superintendent, believes Simba’s presence is good for the students…and for Simba. “I think he probably knows he’s liked and loved…and it’s mutual.”

Source and Photos: WMTW-TV

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We’re still here!

March 14, 2013

Annoying staff has been busy, busy, busy lately. In the meantime, at least she’s remembering to feed us. xo! R & P

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A Very Important Question

February 14, 2013

Send this photo to anyone who’s slacking today….

Cat with heart shaped markings

When we adopted Romeo from the Forgotten Persian Rescue, he was already named Romeo. We assumed it was because of his loving disposition. It wasn’t until his first lion cut that we realized he has a perfect heart shaped spot on his side!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Gamma Green Men at Global Again!

February 12, 2013

The staff is super excited about Gamma2 - a company that develops awesome airtight dry pet food containers.

And, she just found out the famous Gamma Green Men, who are cool drummer dudes banging out a message about the importance of keeping pet food fresh, are going to be at Global Pet Expo in Orlando again next week! MEOOOOOOW! They were a bit hit at last year’s show (see video below) and are sure to be just as fab this year.

If you’re going to be in Orlando, stop by the Gamma2 booth #1567 throughout the event. They’ll be there each day at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Wish I could attend the expo and see the green guys but alas, staff assures me that I would not be happy in an expo hall full of thousands of people, most of whom will want to hold me. She’s probably right.

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Today’s Wake up Tactic: Prevention

February 12, 2013

Typically my wake up strategy is all around getting the staff out of bed. Today, it was all about keeping the staff from getting back IN bed.

This is a perfect example of how one must always be on his toes and take advantage of opportunities as they arise. One must be able to revise plans on the fly in order to be successful. Today has proven that, yet again.

Staff got up pretty early – actually, even before I was ready to commence my activity. But, you see, she was only getting up for a quick tinkle. She padded off to the bathroom and that’s when I sprung into action. With Pugsley’s help we blocked off the pillows so there was no place for the staff to go when she returned. She took one look at us and said, “YOU GUYS! MOVE OVER!” Did we move? What do you think?

Staff was forced to lay back down but sans pillow. Not so comfortable. After tossing and turning a bit, she finally got out of bed for the day. And BREAKFAST was served!

Am genius.

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Win Your Shelter Some Treaty-Treats

February 1, 2013

Happy Friday everyone!

Do you play Freekibble.com and Freekibblekat.com every day?

I hope you do! Because if you do, you’re helping donate meals of super premium Halo Spot’s Stew to homeless pets! It’s an easy, free and incredible way to help pets in need!

Today, Freekibble.com is giving TWO winners 50 bags of Liv-a-Littles dried lean protein treats from Halo, Purely for Pets to donate to the rescue or shelter of their choice (must be 501 c-3).

So? Are you in? All you have to do is play Freekibble.com and Freekibblekat.com, answer the trivia question, click on the “Freekibble Friday Giveaway” box on the right side of the screen and follow the instructions for how to enter. Seriously, you must do this. All you have to do is send an email. Easy, peasy Japanese-y.

I can say that the Liv-a-Littles treats are to die for. Pug and I go crazytown for them. Don’t deny your fave shelter this opportunity. Now go. Do it! Meow!

As always, full disclosure: some of you already know this but the female staff has a business relationship with Halo, Purely for Pets. However, this post is not a sponsored post or a paid ad. I just knew you’d want to know about this giveaway! Go Freekibble! Go Halo! Go pets!

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Cat Wake up Tactic: Pugachoo

January 31, 2013

sneezing cat This morning, Perfect Pugsley and his perfectly smushy sneeze-prone Persian face woke everyone up with his sneezing. First he started the achoo fit on the female staff’s pillow. Let me tell you something – that boy can spray! So he treated both staff members with a sneeze shower.

Then, Mr. Sneezy von Sneezerson jumped down to the floor and continued to sneeze probably 50 times in a row.

So, not only did Pug slime the staff with cat snot, but he also woke up the household.

Do you think he got in trouble? Noooo! In fact, female staff leaned over the side of the bed and said, “Oh, no! Pug, are you okay baby?” and then proceeded to haul her butt out from underneath the covers and make her way to the bathroom to start her day.

BREAKFAST was served soon after!

I suppose I should be grateful to get a day off from wake up duty but man, why doesn’t Pug ever get in trouble and I always do?

On the bright side, BREAKFAST was delicious. And, I muscled in on some of Pug’s noms. They were delicious too.

Now, off for a nap. Have a great day, friends!

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Pets Add Life Kids’ Poetry Contest

January 29, 2013

You guys know how I feel about Pets Add Life (PAL) and their mission to promote responsible pet ownership and encourage people to consider owning multiple pets.

You also know how I feel about the running-yelling-ipadwatching-dollhouseplaying and the milkdrinking-tantrumthrowing-chocolatemouth-yelling Creatures. Sure, I complain about them but really, they’re pretty cool. Except tail pulling. Tail pulling is not cool.

PAL likes kids too. And PAL knows that kids love pets. That’s why they’ve created the 5th annual Pets Add Life Children’s Poetry Contest.

Kids can enter their best pet poem masterpiece for a chance to win:

- A $1,000 scholarship for each winning student’s classroom
- A $250 gift certificate for pet products
- And, a “by·line” in a nationally circulated magazine!

There will be six kids chosen as winners! The deadline has been extended to February 22, 2013 so get those entries in!

Details and entry form are on the Pets Add Life site.

I wrote my own poem about pets, although I don’t think PAL is accepting entries from cats. Nonetheless, I shall share with you. Ahem.