Samhain the Cat

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You May Kiss the Royal Paw

My owner has neglected to make a shrine to the house god, so I have threatened to yark on her Dance Dance Revolution pad every day until she submits. (Could be worse-- at least it's easy to clean.)

My name is Samhain, and I was adopted from a shelter on Hallowe'en 1996. My owner claims she named me this because Samhain is the Celtic name for that holiday, but I know it's really because she likes tormenting vets. ("It's pronounced how?") I approve of mind games, especially against vets. Unfortunately, "Sah-wain" seems beyond them, so she's lied and told them my nickname is Squeaky. How undignified.

I do not squeak. I am a fully-trained cat orator, with a larger vocabulary than many humans. It's not my problem that my owner can only understand about 10 words. At least she knows the difference between "food," "water dish," "litter box," and "CONCRETE!!!" Here you may listen to my recital of a brief feline haiku.

I will explain about the concrete below. 

F.A.P. (Feline American Princess) 

The following is a song all cat owners should hear.

Feline American Princess: Tune
You will find a recording of one verse on this page (third song from the top).
F.A.P. Lyrics
Here are all the words of Feline American Princess.
Album: Magic, Moondust and Melancholy
Here's where you can buy it. (Or rather, the CD containing it.) Not available on iTunes yet, alas.

The Concrete Dance 

Each day I must be let out onto the patio so that I may commune with concrete.

The following video does not in fact show true concrete, but a satisfactory substitute. My feeder-person has an annoying habit of dragging me to her parents' house in Utah over the winter holidays, where I have to make do with Trexx decking material.

Cat Does the Concrete Dance

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My Cat Photo Gallery 

"Squint as you approach, lest you be blinded by my brilliance" -- K. Hepburn

Note: Some crass viewers have remarked on my weight. I assure you that I am a delicate flower.
Besides, if my feeder-person tries to set mealtimes, I simply gobble up every molecule when the bowl is filled, and if I eat too fast, well, that's what the carpet's for. We have reached a compromise: diet cat food in bowl 24/7, and (usually) no carpet surprises.

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(Above) That thumbnail at the top of the page doesn't do me justice, as you see.

(Left) Here is my baby picture. For those cats seeking to weasel your way into a home and acquire a feeder person, please remember: there is no substitute for cute, googly kitten eyes. Practice posing with your paws tucked for maximum effect.

(Below) Claiming the sunbeams before other cats can steal them is very important.


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(Below) At left, you see my arch-nemesis, from whom I have to defend the sunbeams. She's 21, yet still has the nerve to claim the Utah house as hers! Luckily I only have to suffer being a prisoner in enemy territory once a year. At right, I am keeping a close eye on bird-shadows.

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My Travel Tips For Cats and Owners 

Including Recommendation/Review for Best Airplane Cabin Pet Carrier

I am a seasoned traveller. If your owner is planning to take you aboard a plane, make sure s/he reads this!

Samhain the Cat on Youtube 

Birdwatching Duty

Rototail Cat

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Malcolm: Former Cat Comrade 

I'd like to paws for a moment to remember an old friend, Malcolm.

Malcolm defended us from roses and other dangerous table settings.

Alas, he never met an open door he didn't like -- even when the Santa Ana winds blew it open while our owner was out running errands for us. That was in 1999. We miss Malcolm very much.

Please remember, if you live in the western US, there are coyotes in urban and suburban neighborhoods, not just out in the hills, and cats look like coyote chow. Even if you don't live out here, life expectancy for outdoor cats is much lower. Keep us indoors, or at least supervise our outdoor explorations!

My Cat Toy and Cat Product Recommendations 

The following items meet with my approval.

Lazy Pet Deluxe Window Perch

Note: I love this perch, but every 3-4 years the velcro strip gives out, and down I go. Stronger tape or c-clamps from the hardware store will fix the problem, but you may want a sturdier and more expensive perch.

Amazon Price: $31.68 (as of 12/05/2008) Buy Now

Dome, Cleanstep Cat Box, Pearl

I still find ways to fling grit out the door, but it's much, much harder with this than any other box.

Amazon Price: $39.99 (as of 12/05/2008) Buy Now

Bad Cat: 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties And Cats Gone Bad

I have no idea why my owner felt this should be included.

Amazon Price: $7.24 (as of 12/05/2008) Buy Now

Cat Charmer

Especially tempting around or under the corners of living room furniture.

Amazon Price: $3.95 (as of 12/05/2008) Buy Now

Fur Mice - 12 pack

Good toy, and comes with a bonus: humans make funny noises when they step on them unexpectedly in bare feet.

Amazon Price: $4.79 (as of 12/05/2008) Buy Now

Cat Christmas Card for Fans 

Snapped by My Owner Christmas Eve

Once again, the trip there is a pain, but the house itself is a good cat playground. I'm still not sure about this white stuff that was falling that night.

 

 

Other Cats Who Aren't As Cute As I Am 

My owner thinks these cat videos are funny. Yawn.

funny cats

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The two talking cats

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The Mean Kitty Song

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LolCatz Compilation

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LOLCATZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kitty Litter and Cat Food Fund 

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jerryg5706 wrote...

I really like your lens.. Those are some great pics, especially the one with the 2 cats sitting above the computer. Kind of reminds me of what is in front of and above me right now. I've got a site that talks about how to find the right airline pet carriers that your readers might find helpful. Loved the lens, & I'll be back checking for updates!

ReplyPosted March 24, 2008

CrypticFragments wrote...

Samhain, a cat of great taste...and girth! We have seven of the critters. I also have a cat lens,
http://www.squidoo.com/cattalker Please drop by!

ReplyPosted March 24, 2008

LeslieBrenner wrote...

Oh, one of my two cats, Binks, jealously guards sunbeams and bug shadows too. Here's a secret cat diary, which is pretty funny and will entertain Samhain, it starts: "DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from shredding the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant and cough it up on the carpeting."

ReplyPosted February 15, 2008

CherylK wrote...

I LOVE this lens. Cats are brilliant creatures but I must admit that Samhain seems to be above average. You might be interested in a blogpost about a cat that I'm caring for while housesitting in Washington state. She's adorable and I'll miss her when her owners return. The link is Muffin H. Tinn I'm a new lensmaster and I'm reading everything I can on Squidoo.

ReplyPosted February 10, 2008

Gatsby wrote...

5* for a minute, I thought I was looking at my neighbors cat. Beautiful! Solve Dog Behavior Problems

ReplyPosted October 10, 2007

 
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