Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Hairballs & Hissyfits Three Canadian cats and their adventures ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hacked by Chinafans](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/0x-htm/) - Hacked By Chinafans https://t.me/Hack_0xTeam https://t.me/Hello_root - [It's that Time of Year Again!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-that-time-of-year-again/) - It's the cats' favourite time of year! No not Christmas--fireplace time! The fireplace is pretty much on 24/7 with temperatures being so cold and they rarely move from this beloved spot! And Zulu and Frodo get extra bromance time! It's a tough life!! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Feels Caged In!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-feels-caged-in/) - FRODO: Do you ever have a feeling someone is following you? The neighbour's cat Harry is so in love with Frodo and desperate to play, but Frodo, who is normally so friendly, just wants to understand why he is in a cage while Harry is not (and why Harry is twice his size but only - [Amarula and Harry](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/6580-2/) - Sorry for the lack of visits to your sites and no posts for last couple of months. It's been a very busy summer but things have calmed down for now! You may recall that Harry the neighbour's cat often visits my yard and is intent on making friends with the trio! Well he often comes - [Do Not Disturb!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/do-not-disturb/) - FRODO: You're not really thinking of making the bed are you? I guess the bed will have to wait. I have to keep my priorities straight and not disturbing kitties is a top priority! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [A Touch of Tortie](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-touch-of-tortie/) - Amarula has been feeling pretty restless lately. Just when it looks like the weather is going to get warm and sunny for good, a really cold snow storm blows in and she has to stay inside. So what better way to spend the time then by taking photos! Please enjoy just a few of - [Amarula is Snowed In!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-is-snowed-in/) - Amarula is not having a good winter. There is so much snow and cold that she has not stepped a paw outside for months and she spends her days staring angrily at the snow. AMARULA: I'm quite sure this is somehow Frodo's fault. So how does Amarula get through this bad winter? Extra belly rubs! - [Charlie Comes For Another Visit](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/charlie-comes-for-another-visit/) - Charlie the neighborhood cat is still making appearances and seems intent on befriending the felines! (Note that Zulu is still wearing his feeding tube but is eating fully on his own! We are just keeping it on for an extra bit of time to ensure he doesn't have a relapse!) ZULU: ok Charlie, just one - [Zulu Health Update](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-health-update/) - Happy Holidays! Just an update about Zulu. He is now fully eating on his own and is putting on weight. We are keeping the feeding tube in for a bit longer as he is still taking medication and it's easier to give him meds via the tube. ZULU: Frodo is there any room on there - [Quality Time With Amarula](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/quality-time-with-amarula/) - Fall is Amarula's season! The leaves set off her colors beautifully! AMARULA: What are you talking about human? I look great in all seasons AMARULA: Now stop taking pictures and pet me! In other news, Zulu is starting to eat a bit on his own so hopefully he won't have the feeding tube for much - [Frodo and Amarula in the Catnip Patch](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-and-amarula-in-the-catnip-patch/) - AMARULA: Frodo move out of the catnip patch I want my turn! Winter is coming fast and we don't have much more time to enjoy the patch! FRODO: Come rub my tummy Amarula! AMARULA: I am not rubbing your tummy! This is so ridiculous AMARULA: Look, you stay in your corner and I will stay - [Zulu Is On The Mend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-is-on-the-mend/) - Hi everyone! It's been a tough few weeks here! Zulu got very sick and stopped eating. It looks like it was a parasite (Tritrichomonas and his pills finally now seem to be working) but the big issue was that he completely stopped eating and nothing I did or pills he took until recently seemed to - [The Trio Enjoying Some Sun](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-trio-enjoying-some-sun/) - We are still having some nice sunny days here in my corner of Canada and the cats are taking full advantage Frodo in his usual pet-my-tummy position And Zulu appears to be melting! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Harry and Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/harry-and-frodo/) - Harry, the neighbor's cat, keeps visiting! FRODO: What is wrong with this picture?? Harry out there and me in this cage? HARRY: Yeah! Let Frodo out to play! FRODO: Does this look fair to you?? We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Who Wants To Pet Frodo's Belly?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/who-wants-to-pet-frodos-belly/) - We are now taking reservations for those who want to pet Frodo's belly. We are expecting a huge signup so be sure to place your order asap! Do you want to add your name to the list? We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Harry is Back!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/harry-is-back/) - You may recall that my neighbour's cat Harry has really been hanging out in my yard a lot trying to make friends with the gang. I think he can tell Frodo is already won over but he is still working on Zulu and has even not given up on Amarula (little does he know he's - [Scenes From The Backyard](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/scenes-from-the-backyard/) - What are the cats up to in the backyard this summer's day?... Zulu always looks like he's melting! (He doesn't have to stay in the catio because he can be trusted to never leave the backyard) The black tube behind the chair is a place for the chipmunks to hide if the neighbour's cat (a - [An Excuse Not To Make The Bed](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/an-excuse-not-to-make-the-bed/) - I was going to make the bed but then this happened: Would you be able to disturb them? It's a great excuse not to make the bed! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu and His New Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-and-his-new-friend/) - I often say that Zulu is a lover not a fighter. During supervised outdoor time he loves watching the squirrels and chipmunks, but unlike Amarula and Frodo who would love nothing better than to catch them, Zulu just likes to watch. He seems to have no killer/hunting instinct at all! Zulu is definitely more afraid - [Summer is Here!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/summer-is-here/) - Frodo loves spending time in the catio in the summer. While it's for all the cats, he seems to be the one who gets the most use out of it! Frodo has such a hard life! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [They Missed Me!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/they-missed-me/) - Clearly the felines really missed me while I was away in Africa! They still won't leave my side. While I was trying to work, Frodo kept trying to knead me and Zulu stood in front of the computer demanding attention. ZULU: Frodo, that's enough. It's my turn for some attention! ZULU: Mom what about me? - [Arrival!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/arrival/) - I am back from my trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe and while I was very happy to get home and see the cats, at first their reaction to my arrival was more muted. ZULU and FRODO: How dare you leave us for so long!? But come nighttime the cats were already softening up. Amarula - [Zulu: My Fav Coworker!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-my-fav-coworker/) - ZULU is one of my favorite coworkers. He loves sitting near me as I work on the computer. He is a conscientious colleague. He makes sure to groom so he always looks his best. Though I will admit that he does get playful and can be very distracting ZULU: Of course I'm distracting. Look at - [Where's Frodo?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wheres-frodo-2/) - Do I hear snoring? What's that under the blanket? Looks like an orange ear! It's Frodo! Sleeping in his fav spot (when the fire isn't on) FRODO: Mom can you please let an orange mancat have a nap? I need to restore my strength so I can chase Amarula around the house and finally get - [The Catnip Patch is Back (Sorta)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-catnip-patch-is-back-sorta/) - We are having a very mild winter here in my corner of Canada and Frodo insisted on going outside to check how his catnip patch was doing While most of the catnip is dead, there are a few sprouts starting to push out of the ground and Frodo spent an enjoyable afternoon rubbing all over - [Love is in The Air](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/love-is-in-the-air/) - You may recall from my post a few weeks ago that there is a neighbourhood cat named Harry who is really trying to win over the gang and convince them he could be their new best friend! Frodo is on board and wants to invite Harry inside for a play date but Zulu and Amarula - [The Bromance Continues...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-bromance-continues/) - I just can't get enough of these two cuddling in front of the fire! They spend hours and hours in front of the fire together! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula and the Christmas Spirit](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-and-the-christmas-spirit/) - I have to tell you that I am always sad to see Christmas end. For some reason it really brings out the spirit of charity in Amarula. She never ever sits on my lap except at Christmas! Let's hope Amarula extends her generous lap-sitting spirit into the new year! We’re doing the blog hop from - [Merry Christmas!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/merry-christmas/) - Every year I get family photo Christmas collages from all my friends and neighbours (often involving HUMAN children--can you imagine ;)?! So this year we did our own! Happy holidays to all! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [The Boys are Back](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-boys-are-back/) - The boys are back to doing what they do best...nothing! As long as it's in front of the fire they can do nothing all day and night long! Mom's off to a winter escape in Anguilla for a week so it might take her awhile to visit other blogs but don't worry about us cause - [Going Gray!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/going-gray/) - Zulu likes to hang out with me when I work and today I noticed something odd... He is getting quite gray. He's only 12 years old so I was surprised. I have never had a cat go gray before. Has anyone else? Is it normal? Regardless, I think it makes him look very distinguished! We’re - [Intruder Alert!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/intruder-alert/) - NO! That orange and white kitty you see is not Frodo. It's Harry! One of my neighbours got a young cat named Harry. Incredibly friendly. He keeps coming to my backyard to try to make friends with the cats. Zulu took one look at Harry and made a run for it. Despite his relaxed approach, - [It's The Most Wonderful Time of The Year!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/) - It's Zulu and Frodo's fav time of the year. No, not Christmas. Today was the first day mom turned on the fireplace. What we humans know as winter, the felines call "fireplace season" Get your snuggle on! It will be tough, but I think Frodo and Zulu will somehow manage to struggle through the winter! - [A Hide And Seek Failure](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-hide-and-seek-failure/) - Sadly, despite years of trying, Amarula simply can't figure out why she's been unable to master the game of Hide and Seek. AMARULA: Frodo and Zulu always find me! They must be cheating We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula On A Rainy Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-on-a-rainy-day/) - Amarula loves to sit on the porch and survey her domain. Sadly she doesn't like doing so on rainy days! AMARULA: Stop staring at me and do something about all this rain! You know it's time for my neighbourhood rounds which I can't do if it's raining. AMARULA: You don't want to see what happens - [Amarula Goes Birding](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-goes-birding-2/) - Amarula loves patrolling my hummingbird feeders to look for snacks. She insists she's just protecting her territory from invaders. They are so fast that Amarula has never even gotten close to catching one! (and she's actually quite frightened by the quick buzzing noise their wings make--though she would never admit it!) AMARULA: They look so - [Adorable Overload](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/adorable-overload/) - Look what I get to wake up to every morning Well not every morning. Zulu sleeps with me every night but Frodo only occasionally joins us. FRODO: Oh Oh. I see mom spotted me opening my eyes FRODO: Zulu don't open your eyes or mom might think it's time to get up! ZULU: Shhhh. - [Playing Find the Tortie](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/playing-find-the-tortie/) - Who can spot the tortie? This is one of Amarula's fav places to hide Getting closer... Closer... AMARULA: I told you never to contact me here! Can't a tortie get a little peace and privacy? We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu Interrupted!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-interrupted/) - ZULU: Feast your eyes ladies! Yes I really am this handsome--no photo editing! ZULU: And I always make sure I look my best with extra grooming AMARULA: No one is interested Zulu. We all know who the real beauty is in this house! ZULU: Why must you always interrupt my photo shoots Amarula! ZULU: Is - [Frodo...and Friends](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-and-friends/) - Ok so we'll begin with yet more adorable photos of Frodo's crazy sleeping positions. Look at that tummy! But now in (dare I say it...) even more exciting news...A family of owls in my neighbor's backyard! Feast your eyes on this family of eastern screech owls. Two parents and three babies (the babies are - [Oh No! Roadblock!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/oh-no-roadblock/) - Every once in awhile Amarula uses Frodo's catio (she rarely uses it because she is the only cat allowed outside on her own) and then sits at a spot where no one can pass her to get into the main part of the catio. While I am sure this is certainly not a passive aggressive - [A Bedtime Miracle!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-bedtime-miracle/) - I was getting ready for bed doing some nighttime reading and suddenly noticed this: Amarula sleeping peacefully by Zulu! (And how cute does Zulu look!? He's my best cuddler!) As though sensing something was amiss, Amarula leapt up and looked as though she couldn't believe her own eyes She even took a big sniff of - [It's the Best Time of The Year](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-the-best-time-of-the-year/) - It's catio time! Interestingly, Frodo is the kitty who uses the catio the most. Zulu only uses it in the morning when he goes all the way to the bottom to eat grass and then throws it up right before breakfast (thanks Zulu!) otherwise he doesn't use it very much. Amarula only uses it when - [Ignorance is Bliss?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/ignorance-is-bliss/) - I've got a problem. This is Zulu's favorite table to sleep on (or under, to be more accurate) and it is really on its last legs. I think it won't last the summer. Certainly it won't make it to next year. And I have not been able to find another 2-tier table like it. But - [Brotherly Love](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/brotherly-love/) - Frodo and Zulu usually get along very well but every once in awhile Frodo gets to be too much with his constant need for attention and affection and he just won't leave Zulu alone. When this happens Zulu gets this look in his eyes and I know he's about to put Frodo in his place. - [Amarula's Reputation is Ruined](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-reputation-is-ruined/) - Amarula doesn't like people to know about her softer side but she loves lying beside me on the bed as I read AMARULA: You better not be writing about how cute I am! You know how I hate that. I am not lying beside you, I just had a fainting spell and it's taking me - [Frodo Finds A Footrest](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-finds-a-footrest/) - I will admit that as adorable as Frodo is, he does tend to take advantage of Zulu's tolerance, often incorporating him as a prop in his convoluted sleeping positions. FRODO: I always have to be touching my bro! I can't help myself. ZULU: No worries. I don't mind. That's what brothers are for! We’re doing - [A Night In With The TV](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-night-in-with-the-tv/) - What better way to spend quality time with your brother than by watching TV together! They could do this for hours! ZULU: Let's hide the remote so mom can never change the channel! FRODO: This is almost better than lying in front of the fireplace! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Winter Weight](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/winter-weight/) - FRODO: This is the first time in my outdoor tent since last summer! FRODO: For some reason it seems a little smaller than last year! Or am I just larger? FRODO: OK I admit it. My tummy may seem a little bigger than last year. Mom says I gained a little winter weight. But I - [Amarula is Feeling Blue](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-is-feeling-blue/) - I have a blue jay that is so smart he actually comes and sits on my garage roof and stares at me while I work at my desk--he stares until i come out and put some peanuts on the porch. He practically takes them from my hand! And when he doesn't see me at my - [Frodo Gets Cuddly](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-gets-cuddly/) - It may surprise many of you to learn that despite Frodo being a giant love bug and having a major passion for cuddling with his bro Zulu in front of the fire (and despite his fruitless efforts to snuggle with Amarula) he has only recently started to crawl in bed and cuddle in the early - [Zulu Is Feeling Shy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-is-feeling-shy/) - ZULU: Hey what are you doing?! You can't sneak up on me like that while I'm grooming! ZULU: Come on, don't peek! Give me some privacy! ZULU: I am not normally shy about showing off but even I have a sense of propriety! ZULU: Now go away and give me some privacy. I know I - [A Tortie in Hiding](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-tortie-in-hiding/) - AMARULA: Shhhhh. The human is looking for me to take me to the vet. I am cleverly hiding upstairs. AMARULA:I am a master of disguise. See how well I blend in with the stairwell? She will never find me! Right??? We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Self-Heating Felines](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/self-heating-felines/) - Even when the fireplace is not on, the two bros act as if it is...including Frodo's ridiculous sleeping positions ZULU: Actually, when you're next to your favorite brother, you always feel warm and cozy! FRODO: Though I wouldn't say no to a tummy rub! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [A Catnapping Tortie](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-catnapping-tortie/) - We had 10 inches of snow yesterday and it started snowing again just now but all is well with the world when you're sitting next to a sleeping tortie! Ahhhhhhhh I mean is there anything cuter?!?! oh oh! A woken up tortie is more dangerous than cute AMARULA: That's the smartest thing you've said all - [Where's Frodo?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wheres-frodo/) - ZULU: Washing my self by the fire and warming my toesies! ZULU: Hey, the fire has been on for 30 seconds now and not a sign of Frodo. Where could he be? ZULU: Frodo where are you? FRODO: Did I just hear my name? Coming bro! I was just taking a nap under mom's winter - [Frodo and Amarula Go Birding](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-and-amarula-go-birding/) - You may recall from a couple of posts ago, that Amarula has become fascinated with bird TV. She especially loves it on the large TV screen AMARULA: Insolent bird! How dare you look me in the eyes! Why are you not quaking with fear? Well after watching his sister have so much fun, Frodo decided - [Preparing For A Polar Vortex](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/preparing-for-a-polar-vortex/) - We are experiencing some of the coldest temperatures of the winter thanks to a polar vortex Frodo and Zulu, upon hearing the news, went straight into "polar vortex prep" mode. Clearly, it will be a struggle to manage the cold but they will somehow do their best to pull through! Wish them luck! FRODO: May - [Amarula Goes Birding](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-goes-birding/) - Who knew Amarula was a bird lover? Birding is one of my hobbies and i was watching a nature video and Amarula was transfixed! AMARULA: Why can't I bite this darn squirrel! Why is it not running away in fear? She kept looking behind the computer to see where the bird was AMARULA: You better - [Zulu Has A Belly Ache](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-has-a-belly-ache/) - Poor Zulu was sick last week and needed an ultrasound because he wasn't eating. Turns out it was pancreatitis. Luckily he is feeling much better but he is very sad he had to have his belly shaved for the ultrasound. ZULU: I feel naked and cold without my beautiful belly fur! What will the ladies - [New Year Resolutions](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/new-year-resolutions/) - I think this dynamic duo did a little too much partying with catnip on New Years eve! You may recall from my post from a few weeks ago that i found an amazing Christmas cat blazer while traveling in Ecuador. My sister was so sad to hear that i found it at a used clothing - [Happy Holidays!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-holidays-3/) - ZULU: I wonder if actual reindeer ever felt this humiliated? AMARULA: Bah humbug! AMARULA: I think we both know that if you don't get this ridiculous outfit off me right now one of us will be spending Christmas in the emergency ward. FRODO: I love dressing up like Santa! Why do I only get to - [The Sweet Side Of Amarula](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-sweet-side-of-amarula/) - Amarula pretends to be tough but she can be a real softy. Often when I see her she starts to purr and then she tries to roll over onto her tummy so I can pet it! Here's a video of her cuteness! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Let Sleeping Cats Lie!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/let-sleeping-cats-lie/) - I got an early Christmas present! A very RARE site indeed. All three kitties in bed together! I am used to waking up with Zulu and Frodo, but Amarula usually jumps right off the bed when she sees the other two. This time she stayed for a whole five minutes! She must be filled with - [Amarula's Got Lots of Emotional Baggage](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-got-lots-of-emotional-baggage/) - I am back from Ecuador and the Galapagos and it was amazing (see the best thing I bought while there at the end of this post) As soon as I had unpacked, Amarula jumped into my suitcase as though preventing me from leaving again. It was so cute! AMARULA: Oh please! I just booked a - [Amarula and Frodo Go For A Walk](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-and-frodo-go-for-a-walk/) - Still having a heat wave here in Southern Ontario Canada! So Frodo and Amarula went for a nice neighbourhood walk (Zulu prefers to stay close to the house and doesn't join us on neighbourhood walks!) Frodo follows Amarula's every move. FRODO: Hey bestie slow down I can't keep up! AMARULA: That's the idea! Amarula does - [Last Call For Catnip!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/last-call-for-catnip/) - We are having a bit of a heatwave in southern Ontario! Very unseasonably warm so the cats are enjoying some extra outdoor time and Frodo took advantage of the summer-like weather to take a last dip into the catnip! We’re doing the blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Is All Fired Up](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-is-all-fired-up/) - It's the first fire of the fall! And Frodo was so excited he didn't waste any time grabbing a prime spot by the fire! Though he is definitely stretched out sufficiently to ensure he gets as much of his body warmed by the fire as possible, it's a bit odd that he's pointing away from - [Amarula Has The Floor](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-has-the-floor/) - Every once in a while I enter a room to find Amarula lying on the floor on her back sleeping! I still find it hilarious. AMARULA: What are you looking at? Nothing to see here. Keep moving! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Catnip Party!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/catnip-party/) - It's rare to see Amarula hanging out with the boys but she was waiting until they left so she could take a turn rolling around in the catnip patch. All the more important to do now that snow will likely soon cover the catnip! AMARULA: Hurry up you two. I want a go... Look at - [The Heat Is On!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-heat-is-on/) - It's still just a little too early to put on the fireplace but the furnace went on for the first time this fall and Frodo and Zulu didn't waste any time cuddling in front of the vent! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula At The Office](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-at-the-office/) - Though she plays tough, Amarula loves lying on my desk beside me as I work. AMARULA: What are you talking about? I just lie here cause it's the best spot in the house for sunbeams. She always curls her feet in such a cute way! AMARULA: I think it's not my feet but my claws - [Frodo Is On The Fence About Forgiveness](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-is-on-the-fence-about-forgiveness/) - I got back from my trip to Uganda and Kenya to find that Frodo had somehow managed to get himself stuck on top of my neighbour's fence (looks like he climbed a tree in my yard and then jumped over to the fence--normally he is not a tree climber!) FRODO: Well, well! So you finally - [Feline Sulking: A Play In Three Acts](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/feline-sulking-a-play-in-three-acts/) - Well I told the cats that their human is going off on a trip to Africa (Uganda to see the gorillas and then Kenya for safari) for 3 weeks! They were not amused! AMARULA: Just make sure you leave the catnip cupboard unlocked. Will I miss you?! I've already forgotten your name! ZULU: I am - [Frodo's Idea of Pure Bliss](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-idea-of-pure-bliss/) - Frodo is a sun lover and his fav is when i allow him out of the cat condo and into the cat tent (I think he loves it cause it's closer to the chipmunks)! Pure bliss! I love how he wraps his tail around his paws FRODO: Ok stop taking pics and come rub my - [The Gang's All Here!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-gangs-all-here/) - FRODO: Hey when are you going to turn out the light? You know how grumpy you get if you don't get your 8 hours of sleep! FRODO: Five more minutes and then lights out please! (This is a very rare event! Amarula never sleeps on the bed -- and certainly not that close to Frodo - [Zulu Has A New Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-has-a-new-friend/) - Zulu was in the backyard when he noticed there was a new cat hanging out. It's Remington my neighbour's cat. (I have seen him in my yard only a couple of times. He likes to sit near the black tubes to see if there are any chipmunks inside. I leave the tubes in the back - [Can You Spot The Tortie?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/can-you-spot-the-tortie/) - Who wants to play spot the tortie? Amarula is hiding somewhere on the backyard deck. Can you find her? You're getting closer... CLOSER... AMARULA: Oh God! I thought we agreed you were going to count to a BILLION before coming to look for me! What does a tortie have to do to get some peace - [Frodo Turns Up The Heat](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-turns-up-the-heat/) - FRODO: Something doesn't seem right here...I am sitting in front of the vent but no hot air is coming out... FRODO: What do you mean it's summer and you've turned off the heat? But what about my belly? How will it possibly stay warm? FRODO: Who wants to help me keep my belly warm? Lots - [Frodo Is Not A Morning Kitty!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-is-not-a-morning-kitty/) - FRODO: What do you mean it's time to get up! (Frodo's expression says it all! He is not and has never been a morning kitty!) FRODO: Can't you see that Zulu and I are having a fantastic snuggle session. Can't we please have a couple more hours of sleep? Do you really want to break - [The Grass Is Always Greener](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-grass-is-always-greener-2/) - AMARULA: Oh God. The human has her camera out and she's coming this way! AMARULA: I wonder if this clump of grass can conceal me? AMARULA: Nope. She's spotted me and is headed this way. Though I guess I really can't blame her for wanting to take my photo... AMARULA: I am spectacular! We’re doing - [Frodo Struggles Through Another Sunny Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-struggles-through-another-sunny-day/) - Life is tough for poor Frodo! What a trooper! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula's Big Dilemma](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-big-dilemma/) - AMARULA: I am pondering a very important question.... AMARULA: Do I throw up a hairball now or wait until the human has neatly made the bed? AMARULA: You know what...why limit my options? I'll just do one of each! AMARULA: And, better yet, I'll just put the blame on Frodo and Zulu. After all, who - [Dumb and Dumber](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/dumb-and-dumber/) - Note the chipmunk (behind the brick) that decided to hang out with Zulu. I'm not sure which one would win the award for "dumbest." The cat who doesn't even notice a juicy chippy standing right behind him or the chipmunk who thought it was a good place to hang out! ZULU: I have the strangest - [Running With Cats (Part 3)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/running-with-cats-part-3/) - I thought it was time I once again introduce you to a few of the neighbourhood cats I meet during my early morning runs (you may recall Running With Cats Part 2)! One of my favs is Pierogi (one of the few cats with a collar so I know his name). He's always happy to - [Last Night By The Fire](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/last-night-by-the-fire/) - ZULU: Did you hear that Frodo? Mom said the hot weather has arrived so she's going to shut down the fireplace until the fall!! This is our last night by the fire until fall comes! FRODO: I know, but don't you worry Zulu cause we can still hang out here together even if the fireplace - [Please Stay In Your Seat!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/please-stay-in-your-seat/) - Frodo loves sitting in the crook of my arm. Though he is much less happy when i move and disturb him! FRODO: Zzzzzzzz FRODO: Less movement please... FRODO: What do you mean you have to get up to go to the bathroom!? I thought we decided to keep bathroom breaks to a minimum! We’re - [Happy Easter Monday!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-easter-monday/) - The Easter celebrations are still going strong over here! FRODO: When does the egg hunt begin!? AMARULA: Are you seriously making me wear an Easter egg collar? That's it, I'm contacting my lawyer! This is a clear case of cruel and unusual punishment! ZULU: A tie with sequins!? SEQUINS!? Sequins are so last Easter! I - [Watching TV With Zulu](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/watching-tv-with-zulu/) - Watching TV with Zulu... ZULU: I have a very important question... ZULU: Why would you possibly want to watch TV when you could just watch me all night!? I have to admit he has a point! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [The Perfect Monday](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-perfect-monday/) - All you need to get over the Monday Blues are a best friend and a warm heat vent! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Tiff Over The TV](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/tiff-over-the-tv/) - AMARULA: Quick, give me the TV remote. I want to watch a documentary on birds. I might get some pointers on how to catch them! AMARULA: What do you mean I'm not in charge of the remote!? AMARULA: We'll I don't think you'll be in charge of the remote long if I bite off all - [All Ready For Bed](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/all-ready-for-bed/) - Everyone's ready for bed FRODO: I'm not ready. Amarula is still refusing to cuddle with me! And I don't care what she says, I do not snore! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Bath Time!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/bath-time/) - ZULU: I can't believe I actually have the whole fireplace to myself! Of course, no one is ever alone for long with Frodo around FRODO: You look so lonely by yourself Zulu! I bet you'll be happy to know it's bath time! ZULU: Oh well! I knew it was too peaceful to last. Make sure - [Amarula is Snowed Under](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-is-snowed-under/) - Much like the rest of us, Amarula has spent the day staring balefully out the window wondering how to deal with the 20 centimetres of snow that just fell! AMARULA: Why won't the snow stop? When is summer going to arrive again? Why is this happening to me? AMARULA: YOU did this! I know somehow - [Asleep On The Job!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/asleep-on-the-job/) - Amarula loves sitting on the window ledge in my office She is a wonderful co-worker but sometimes she falls asleep on the job! AMARULA: If my co-workers were more interesting I wouldn't fall asleep! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Happy Holidays!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-holidays-2/) - I created a little collage for Christmas this year! And I just had to share a photo of the book my neighbor gave me as a gift! Happy holidays from Zulu, Frodo and Amarula! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Pig In a Blanket](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/pig-in-a-blanket/) - This morning Amarula ate a big breakfast and then disappeared. I couldn't find her anywhere in the house until I found her all cuddled warmly in a blanket AMARULA: You didn't seriously just call me a pig in a blanket did you? We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Airs It All Out](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-airs-it-all-out/) - FRODO: Sometimes the old armpits just need a good airing out in front of the fire! ZULU: Can't you wait to do that until I'm not here! FRODO: Ahhhhhhhhh... FRODO: Zzzzzz Yeah life sure it tough for Frodo! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula: Queen Of The Catnip Patch!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-queen-of-the-catnip-patch/) - ZULU: How I love to enjoy the last bit of garden catnip before winter arrives and covers it all. So relaxing... BAM! ZULU: Frodo what are you doing!? FRODO: It's my catnip patch! Mine! FRODO: Sorry Zulu but I can't be Mr. Nice Guy when it comes to catnip. It's the only time I don't - [Late Night Visitor](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/late-night-visitor/) - What could Frodo be looking at so intently on the porch? A skunk! Frodo had his head pressed right up against the glass and was so curious. Luckily I convinced Frodo that it was best to be friends from a distance! The skunk appears to be as curious about Frodo as Frodo is about him! - [Tummy Time](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/tummy-time/) - We had a few really nice hot days in October before everything went cold this week! Here is Frodo enjoying the last few days of sun for the season FRODO: How are you resisting rubbing my belly? Come on! This belly won't pet itself! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu Fails The Smell Test](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-fails-the-smell-test/) - What is nicer than two best buds sleeping by the fire? What could be sweeter? FRODO: I'll tell you something that isn't sweet! The smell of Zulu's armpits! I think it's time for a brother to brother chat about personal hygiene Zulu! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Let Me In](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/let-me-in/) - AMARULA: ok I am ready to come in now and you know I don't like to be kept waiting! AMARULA: Let me in!!!! AMARULA: ok you asked for it. I will bite every deliver person who comes on the porch so you'll never get your Amazon deliveries AMARULA: Yum! I can taste the meaty calves - [Last Moments Of Summer](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/last-moments-of-summer/) - Hello everyone! Sorry we were away for so long but our internet provider was hacked and it took them a couple of weeks to retrieve all the data! We're just happy our website was not erased! We missed you-and I am sure you missed seeing photos of Frodo sunning his belly! We’re doing the - [Amarula Plays Hide And Seek](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-plays-hide-and-seek/) - AMARULA: Please do not let her see me....don't see me...look away...oh no, she sees me AMARULA: I am not amused. Get that camera out of here! Can't I have some me time? AMARULA: I'll make you a deal. You pretend you don't see me and walk slowly away and no one will get hurt... We’re - [The Perfect Excuse Not To Make The Bed](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-perfect-excuse-not-to-make-the-bed/) - I came in to make the bed and came upon these two Snug as two bugs in a rug! I certainly couldn't wake them just to make the bed! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Does Some Bird Watching!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-does-some-bird-watching/) - I am starting to get into birding so I have been watching informational videos about birds and Frodo seems to have decided that birding is a hobby he can definitely get behind! Ironically, the bird song that captured Frodo's attention the most is from a bird called a gray catbird! So named because one of - [Frodo And Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-and-friend/) - Frodo is really great with kids. Even really little kids. A neighbor youngster frequently comes to visit Frodo and they hang out in the backyard checking out the tubes (the tubes are for chipmunks to hide in. We have lots of cats around the neighborhood that chase them so the tubes give the chipmunks a - [An Owl Family Comes To Visit](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/an-owl-family-comes-to-visit/) - I know this blog is supposed to be about my kitties but the most amazing thing happened over the weekend. A family of 5 eastern screech owls (2 parents and 3 babies) hung out in my neighbour's backyard for two days! It was one of the best nature experiences I have ever had (the cats - [Frodo Crashes The Party](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-crashes-the-party/) - AMARULA: Zulu you are too close to me. Go away. And you're making a spectacle of yourself. Where' s your dignity? ZULU: Dignity goes out the window when I am playing in my catnip patch! AMARULA: And now your tail is actually touching mine! Get hold of yourself man! ZULU: You really are no fun! - [Let Me Out!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/let-me-out/) - Sunny weather is here and Frodo wants out! FRODO: Let me out please! I'm ready for some supervised outdoor time! FRODO: What's taking so long? Let me show you how it's done! FRODO: Almost... FRODO: Got it! Sunshine here I come! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Last Night With The Fireplace](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/last-night-with-the-fireplace/) - I told Frodo that summer has finally arrived so he gets just one more night with the fireplace. He took full advantage! Life is tough! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [A Step In The Wrong Direction](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-step-in-the-wrong-direction/) - What could Amarula be waiting for.... AMARULA: I see you Zulu. I'm claiming the main floor as a ZULU free zone so I would not take another step if I were you! ZULU: Out of my way Amarula! I'm coming down AMARULA: Do I look like I am joking? Torties don't joke. ZULU: I hate - [The Catio Is Open For The Season!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-catio-is-open-for-the-season/) - The weather has been good lately so I opened up the cat catio and Frodo was the first one out! He was definitely making the most of it! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Fireplace Frolics](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/fireplace-frolics/) - Whenever someone asks me why i keep using my fireplace well into spring I just tell them that it's so I can get photos like this! These two boys love their fireplace! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo's Spring Roll!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-spring-roll/) - Frodo had his first outdoor adventure of the spring. He used the opportunity to have a good spring roll all over my work-in-progress garden. I think you can sense his excitement! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula's Sweet Side!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-sweet-side/) - Amarula may pretend to be tough but she's got a real big soft side and loves to lie with her paw on my arm as I write! AMARULA: (Little does she know I keep my paw here to encourage her to keep working and not take breaks! How else are we going to be able - [Is It Spring Yet?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/is-it-spring-yet/) - FRODO and ZULU: Yeah! Spring is here and we am sure this snow will disappear any second! AMARULA: Amateurs! I'm staying right here close to the door ready to run in as soon as the snow starts! Those idiots don't realize that as soon as you say "spring has arrived" Mother Nature sends you another - [Laundry Day Is Cancelled!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/laundry-day-is-cancelled/) - Amarula is sleeping right beside the laundry basket...you know what that means.... AMARULA: Laundry day is cancelled! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Life Is Tough!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/life-is-tough/) - Yet more evidence that Frodo and Zulu have a very tough life and are struggling to make it through the winter Poor boys! Such a hard, hard life! But what a bromance! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Exposed!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-exposed/) - AMARULA: Alright you may come closer. Amarula: Go ahead, I know you can't resist AMARULA: Now remember you only get to pet my tummy five times and then I may or may not bite you. If I don't bite you then you may continue for another 3.5 tummy pets. AMARULA: Oh that tickles! AMARULA: Oh - [Frodo Is All Class!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-is-all-class/) - FRODO: I need a drink! FRODO: Yummy! FRODO: Oh oh! I've been spotted! FRODO: Want me to save you some? (PS A note from mom: I actually don't mind Frodo drinking from the toilet--rather that the cats have access to water whenever they want!) We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [There's Always Room For Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/theres-always-room-for-frodo/) - FRODO: Something is wrong with this picture. Why are you two in nice comfy beds and I am not! ZULU: There's no room here Frodo. You squished me last time you tried to share a bed with me bro! FRODO: What about you Amarula? AMARULA: I don't believe in sharing! I am a tortie! FRODO: - [I'm King Of The World](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/im-king-of-the-world/) - ZULU: Look how mighty i am! I am king of all I see! I can see the whole world from here! ZULU: I am like a lion looking over my vast domain! Everyone will fear my might! ZULU: Wow that is a pretty far way down... ZULU: Someone is going to get me down from - [A Tight Squeeze!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-tight-squeeze/) - FRODO: Don't you love getting your ears washed Zulu? ZULU: I sure do but I seem to remember you fitting more comfortably on this bed before. Now it seems it's quite a tight squeeze! FRODO: I have no idea what you are talking about. Has mom been talking to you about what the vet said - [The D Word](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-d-word/) - We just got back from the vet. Sadly the vet mentioned that Frodo was getting a bit chubby and the vet mentioned the “d” word! Gasp! FRODO: The D word, what’s the D word? FRODO: Donuts! Does the D stand for donuts!?? I love donuts FRODO: By the look on your face I am guessing - [Snow Fight!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/snow-fight/) - AMARULA: Amarula is not amused. I come out here to find the deck and yard covered in snow. My tootsies grow cold as my temper grows hot. Nope. Not happy at all. AMARULA: Oh God! Why do you forsake me so! I thought we had an agreement that last year was the very last - [Frodo Does The Dishes!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-does-the-dishes/) - FRODO: Oh my! What is this sweet wondrous treat that is filling my tummy with goodness? FRODO: I hope the human doesn't come back until I am done licking up all this good stuff FRODO: Oh oh she is back and I think she sees me and she does not look happy!! FRODO: Just one - [Running Is Cancelled For The Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/running-is-cancelled-for-the-day/) - Frodo is my favourite running partner. That's because he loves to fall asleep on my sweaty running jacket. And when he's asleep on my jacket, I don't want to disturb him so I have to cancel my run for the day! What else could I possibly do!? Sleep well little guy! (I am hoping Frodo - [A Sulking Tortie](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-sulking-tortie/) - Amarula is staring outside and sulking because she tried to go outside today and only made it two steps before she ran back inside! When will the snow end? We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [A Christmas Cat Fight](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-christmas-cat-fight/) - ZULU: Don't I look great in my new Christmas sweater?? Green really brings out my eyes! ZULU: Frodo go away I am posing for the camera! FRODO: I sure wish I could have a great sweater like that. Can I try it on? ZULU: No way. You're likely to roll around in the litter box - [Just The Right Fit!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/just-the-right-fit/) - FRODO: Ahhhhhh...this box is just right! Shhhhh...it's Frodo's nap time We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [We're Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeelting!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/were-meeeeeeeeeeeeeeelting/) - Frodo and Zulu melting before the fire! It's COLD outside but very melty and warm inside! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula The Co-Worker](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-the-co-worker/) - Amarula makes a lovely co-worker who keeps a close eye on me to ensure I stay productive! AMARULA: Ok you have exactly 3 seconds to gaze on my magnificence before you have to get back to work! Someone needs to pay for all that catnip! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Feed Me Now](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/feed-me-now/) - As you know, Frodo is generally a very friendly kitty who is always in a good mood. However, he can definitely put on his grumpy face when I am late with meal time. Check out this face! FRODO: Dinner time was supposed to start exactly 1 minute ago. I need to be fed now FRODO: - [Last Rays Of Sun](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/last-rays-of-sun/) - Zulu took advantage of a temporary November warm spell to indulge in some much needed sunbeams! He wants you to take in his handsome magnificence! ZULU: Let the squeeing commence! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Is On A Roll!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-is-on-a-roll/) - One guess as to which cat occasionally gets overcome with a passionate desire to roll around in the litter box before breakfast? (Seriously, Frodo loves rolling around in the litter box but sometimes forgets to look out for litter box "leftovers" before he starts rolling)! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Life Is Tough (Yeah, Right!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/life-is-tough-yeah-right/) - Zulu and Frodo struggling valiantly to get through another draining Monday! Life is tough. What brave boys! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Walk This Way!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/walk-this-way/) - A video of Frodo leashed (because he would run up to anyone or dog and get himself into trouble--he is not very obedient!) and Amarula unleashed (she actually follows me around on walks better than a dog!) as we go for a stroll. Note how Frodo keeps trying to rub up against Amarula for love - [Nobody's Home!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nobodys-home/) - AMARULA: Tell the human I am waiting outside and want to come in post haste! ZULU: Sorry...nobody's home AMARULA: I know the human is home. This is not funny. Tell her to let me in ZULU: What's that you say Amarula? I should tell the human there is a salesperson at the door trying to - [Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-canadian-thanksgiving/) - FRODO and ZULU: the best way to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving is with the first fire of the year!! Yeah! Let the fireside cuddling begin! ZULU: Can't wait to bite into that pumpkin pie! FRODO: The pumpkin pie can wait, can't you see I am getting my armpits nice and toasty! We’re doing the Awww Monday - [Running with Cats (Part 2)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/running-with-cats-part-2/) - Hi! You may remember that a few months back I did a post on all the wonderful kitties I meet in my neighbourhood while on my runs. As winter is approaching (and feline run-ins will get much more rare--cats don't seem to like to be out much during Canadian winters) I thought I would share - [Neighborhood Friendly Felines](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/neighborhood-friendly-felines/) - I always love when bloggers like Eastside Cats post about the cats they see in the neighborhood so I thought I would post some of the cats I have met in the last couple of months on my runs. For some reason, ever since the quarantine, cats seem much friendlier and I am meeting cats - [Tunnel of Love](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/tunnel-of-love/) - Though Frodo and Zulu love each other and generally enjoy hanging out, Zulu is VERY possessive about HIS tunnel and doesn't like to share... ZULU: What are you doing in my tunnel Frodo? Can't you tell by my ears that I am not happy with this situation? ZULU: Out of my tunnel! FRODO: I can't - [Sleep Tight!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sleep-tight/) - AMARULA: Hey! What is this lump doing on the bed in my fav sleeping spot? ZULU: Quiet I am getting some beauty sleep. Something I would say you are desperately in need of! AMARULA: Grrrrrrrr ZULU: Now can we please get some sleep! AMARULA: Sure Zulu buddy. We can get some sleep. Close your eyes - [Follow The Leader](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/follow-the-leader/) - FRODO: Follow me boys! My neighbor came over with his two boys and Frodo decided to teach them how to play Follow The Leader in the cat tunnel! - [Cat Burglar In The Catnip Patch](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cat-burglar-in-the-catnip-patch/) - This is Remington my neighbor's cat. I found him having a great ole time in the kitties' catnip patch. REMINGTON: Oh oh.... Zulu, unfortunately, is not into sharing and growled and so Remington ran under the deck stairs and tried sneak out and around Zulu! REMINGTON: I'm leaving Zulu! I'm leaving! ZULU: Get out and - [Neighborhood Watch](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/neighborhood-watch/) - Frodo: It's my turn to do neighborhood watch! FRODO: I know you're all thinking that I am too cute to guard the neighborhood but I can be vigilant! FRODO: I can even look mean when I have to! FRODO: And rumors of my sleeping on the job have been greatly exaggerated! Frodo: So who wants - [Tunnel Vision](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/tunnel-vision/) - ZULU: Zzzzzzz..... FRODO: Hey Zulu? ZULU: What is it Frodo? FRODO: Why do you get to stay in the open tunnel and I have to be locked in the tent? ZULU: Cause mom says you are a "roamer." You are too friendly [not to mention not too bright] and would wander off and get lost - [Jail Break!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/jail-break/) - (I think the cats may not have noticed that I opened the door to their catio) AMARULA: Oh why does the human insist on keeping us in this cat containment unit??! FRODO: Actually Amarula, I think we're free... AMARULA: You mean free to be miserable locked in this prison with you... FRODO: Amarula, sometimes I - [Chaos In The Catnip Patch!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/chaos-in-the-catnip-patch/) - FRODO: Yum fresh catnip! FRODO: Chomp, chomp FRODO: OK so I am a little messy but a little dirt never hurt anyone, right??! ZULU: Wrong! Some cats just don't know how to act civil in the catnip patch--unlike me, the embodiment of sophistication and poise We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Is Taking It Easy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-is-taking-it-easy/) - Frodo loves his cat containment unit/catio. Check out these photos of him taking it easy... Clearly, a squirrel who is trying to imitate Frodo's relaxed poses We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Shhhh! Amarula is Sleeping](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/shhhh-amarula-is-sleeping/) - The sun tends to wipe Amarula out and she naps frequently in the middle of the yard. You just want to be careful not to wake her when she is having a nap... Oh oh... We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Melting Meows!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/melting-meows/) - Ever wonder what a Zulu looks like when it melts!? (Luckily Zulu loves the heat! We are having a terrible heatwave here near Toronto) ZULU: I'll take a nice crisp gin and tonic please! Even the squirrels are melting here We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Everyone In Their Place](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/everyone-in-their-place/) - This empty bookcase is one of their favorite places to sit. Frodo stares outside looking for his next adventure or new best friend, Zulu is staring at me wondering how I am able to resist petting him and Amarula is ignoring everyone. We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu's Monday Routine](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulus-monday-routine/) - ZULU: It's not easy being beautiful...I have to constantly be washing myself to ensure I look my best...would not want to disappoint the ladies! ZULU: Sometimes when I am feeling philosophical I wonder "is this what life is all about? Just looking good?" But then I come to my senses and realize that I - [Frodo Loves His Cat Containment Unit!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-loves-his-cat-containment-unit/) - I believe I told you guys about the cat containment unit I got the cats last year. While Amarula (because she was a stray and never completely took to indoor life) is allowed to roam free (but microchipped and collared etc), Zulu and Frodo are only allowed outside on supervised visits or on leashed walks - [Frodo Visits A Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-visits-a-friend/) - Frodo likes to visit his indoor cat neighbor friend George Michael. The glass door allows them to practice safe physical distancing! GEORGE: Hey Frodo good to see you FRODO: It sure looks exciting in there George--can't wait until I can come in and visit! AMARULA: Hey George don't get any ideas about visiting our home. - [Amarula's Deep Dark Secret](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-deep-dark-secret/) - Shhhhh...Amarula has a deep dark secret she doesn't want anyone to know about. Sometimes she can be a real sweetie. She loves sitting on my lap with her belly out for a good rubbing! AMARULA: Pet me more! AMARULA: Yeah! That's the ticket! AMARULA: You know you can't ever mention any of this right.... - [Nap Time With Zulu](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nap-time-with-zulu/) - One of Zulu's favorite things in the world is taking a nap with me. ZULU: Did someone say nap time!? ZULU: Well are you joining me or what?! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Monday Stretches With Zulu and Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-stretches-with-zulu-and-frodo/) - Frodo and Zulu wanted to share their upper-body Monday stretches with you--they believe it gets the week off on the right foot (or paw)! It's essential to have a nice warm fire to keep everything loose. ZULU: This is is my nail stretch and Frodo is demonstrating his chest stretch. Note that it's vital to - [The First Outdoor Sunbath Of The Year!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-first-outdoor-sunbath-of-the-year/) - ZULU: Oh yes! That's the good stuff. ZULU: Sunshine, my friend, it has been too long! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Three Necessities To Combat Monday Blues According To Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/three-necessities-to-combat-monday-blues-according-to-frodo/) - 1. A warm, cocoon-like bed 2. A heater vent 3. A best bud to snuggle with We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Could Life Get Any Better?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/could-life-get-any-better/) - Oh Frodo. He has his bed, a nice fire and enjoys having his tummy warmed by the fire. Could Life Get Any Better? FRODO: There is just one way life could be better... FRODO: I love company! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Celebrates Tortie Appreciation Day (Sort Of)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-celebrates-tortie-appreciation-day-sort-of/) - The HUMAN: Get up Amarula! It's Tortie Appreciation Day (started by Ingrid at Conscious Cat) AMARULA: Well it's about time! I will participate as long as I don't actually have to do anything and can just sit here and look pretty. The HUMAN: You don't have to do anything. But can I please rub your - [Monday Moment of Zen](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-moment-of-zen/) - Zulu and Frodo are not abiding by social distancing rules! Naughty boys! Meanwhile, Amarula is fully on board with social distancing and could not be happier! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo In All Directions!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-in-all-directions/) - I am constantly amazed at the sleeping positions that Frodo ends up in! How is that comfortable? Why is only one foot stretched out?? ZULU: I don't understand it either! What goes through that boy's head?! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula's Approach to Social Distancing](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-approach-to-social-distancing/) - I came across Amarula sleeping in a sunbeam AMARULA: Close the door! Can't you see I am practicing social distancing! AMARULA: Ok, maybe just a quick belly rub first and then go! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Cats Going Stir Crazy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cats-going-stir-crazy/) - ZULU: I need to get out of the house! Look how sunny it is out--there is no way that that white stuff is snow! Just cause the human is in quarantine doesn't mean I need to be. ZULU: Wow Frodo. I didn't see you out there, move over so I can come out too! FRODO: - [Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/absence-makes-the-heart-grow-fonder/) - AMARULA: Oh God! She's home from her trip ZULU: I don't care what you've heard or think you've seen. Amarula and I were certainly not sleeping beside each other in your absence because we missed you so much that we were clearly driven mad and delusional ZULU: Tell her Amarula! Tell her you and I - [Get Fired Up With Zulu And Frodo!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/get-fired-up-with-zulu-and-frodo/) - Jealous? Wish you had such a nice spot by the fire? FRODO: Come join us! We can always make room on the cat bed for more! PS The human is off for a couple of weeks to travel in Europe so there may not be a post for a couple of weeks but we will - [Amarula Thinks Inside the Box](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-thinks-inside-the-box/) - SORRY GUYS - REPOSTING THIS BECAUSE CHANGED TO NEW WEBSITE HOST AND THEY ERASED LAST POST! AMARULA: I’m not coming out of my box until you apologize for telling me I look like I put on some weight! AMARULA: Silence human! No, I will not listen to your excuses. I don’t care what the vet - [The Cats Go Stir Crazy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-cats-go-stir-crazy/) - After lots of snow, freezing cold temperatures and no sunlight for days, the cats were really feeling housebound and going crazy! As soon as the sun finally started to shine they insisted on going out. No matter how I warned them that there was still snow and cold. The sunshine lulled them into a false - [Zulu Puts His Best Paw Forward](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-puts-his-best-paw-forward/) - FRODO: My paw is totally falling asleep but I don't want to move it cause I don't want to disturb Zulu! He looks so cute! See, you humans aren't the only ones who are loath to move and disturb us when we kitties are comfy! Such a dilemma! FRODO: Maybe I will just try to - [Zulu's Sunny Disposition](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulus-sunny-disposition/) - ZULU: I found a rare winter sunpuddle and am taking full advantage! ZULU: Somehow I look even more magnificent in sunlight, no? ZULU: Now if you are done admiring me, I could really use a nice scritch right here under my left armpit! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [How You Doing?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/how-you-doing/) - How u doing? Don't play hard to get, you know you want to rub this belleh! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [A Hungry Trio](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-hungry-trio/) - I was getting my own breakfast ready and turned around to find this! How dare I get my breakfast before feeding them! It's also the closest I have ever seen Amarula willingly sit next to the other two! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Grits Her Teeth](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-grits-her-teeth/) - AMARULA: Yes I know I look gorgeous and majestic but I am trying to sleep. Stop taking photos and leave me alone...hmmm...how can I make it clear to you how dangerous it is to wake a sleeping tortie? AMARULA: See this sharp canine made for piercing tender human skin? (if you click on photo it - [The Grass Is Always Greener](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-grass-is-always-greener/) - Guess who ran quickly outside this morning and found the last piece of grass uncovered by snow? FRODO: Yum! Grass is my fav snack! FRODO: Anyone have any dental floss? We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Happy Holidays!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-holidays/) - MERRY Holidays! FRODO: Is it just me or can anyone else hear a bell jingle whenever I move my head? ZULU: I love Christmas cause red is really my color! Don't you ladies agree? AMARULA: I really hope you like this sweater human. Cause it's the last thing you're ever gonna see once I get - [Amarula In Denial](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-in-denial/) - AMARULA: Snow? I don't see any snow. Well, OK maybe there's a bit of fluffy white stuff everywhere but I'm sure that's just because a cloud exploded (likely something Frodo did) and it's just taking a bit of time to clean the mess up. By the way...can we talk about this stupid festive collar you're - [It's Official: Winter Has Arrived](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-official-winter-has-arrived/) - AMARULA: Oh God! It's here AGAIN! Why does winter keep coming back! I thought I scared it away last year! AMARULA: Maybe if I look away for a second, it will go away... AMARULA: Nope. Looks like it's here to stay. That looking away and wishing something would disappear trick never works! God knows I've - [A Drool-worthy Discovery!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-drool-worthy-discovery/) - Frodo always has wet patches by the sides of his mouth. Sometimes they get dirty and I have to clean them. I have always wondered why he gets them and I finally discovered why....... Frodo is a drooler! Which should come as no surprise really! FRODO: There are just so many things in life to - [The Cats Come Together](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/5066-2/) - Hello all! I am finally back home after my trip to Australia. I got home and pretty much went straight to bed after giving the kitties some love but I knew they were really hapy to see me when I woke up to find them TOGETHER (even Amarula!)! ZULU and FRODO: Thank God you're home! - [The Cats Go On A (Guilt) Trip](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-cats-go-on-a-guilt-trip/) - FRODO: A nap in front of the heater! My fav. All is right with the world...I don't know why people hate Mondays so much... FRODO: Wait, what? What's that about a trip? FRODO: Mom! Did you just say you are leaving tomorrow for a trip to Australia and you'll be gone two entire weeks!! That's - [Frodo Invades Amarula's Happy Place](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-invades-amarulas-happy-place/) - AMARULA: What the hell is this idiot doing here??? This is my secret cat nip patch. FRODO: I missed you Amarula! So mom put me on a leash and we found you in the neighbor's yard in this wonderful patch of catnip! AMARULA: Why oh why does the human insist on taking your for - [Frodo Meets the REAL Lion King of the Street](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-meets-the-real-lion-king-of-the-street/) - Frodo likes to think of himself as a big lion in a small body. So imagine his surprise when he meets a "real" big lion on our walk along our street! (I live on Lyon ave, so we have a rather large amount of people who think it's cool to have lion statues--Frodo isn't so - [Happy Canadian Thanksgiving from the Cats!!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-canadian-thanksgiving-from-the-cats-2/) - It's that crazy time of year again in Canada- where we all get stuffed on turkey and then lapse into a coma!! Frodo elected to digest his turkey outside in last few rays of fall sun Amarula chose to give in to her turkey coma in bed Predictably, Zulu finished off his turkey feast with - [Amarula Gets Boxed In](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-gets-boxed-in/) - Is that a weird sheet pattern in that drawer? Nope! It's Amarula and we better get out of here before she opens her eyes! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [How To Catnap Like A Pro](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/how-to-catnap-like-a-pro/) - How To Catnap Like A Pro with Zulu and Frodo: Getting comfy is hard work! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Pillow Fight!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/pillow-fight/) - I dog sat the neighbor's dog for a few days. Frodo used his charm to convince Josie the dog that he should get the dog bed. Apparently Frodo's arguments were very convincing! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [It's Raining On Amarula's Parade](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-raining-on-amarulas-parade/) - Can you see where Amarula is trying to hide from the rain? AMARULA: Are you kidding me? I am practically drowning in a rainstorm and this idiot human is taking photos?? Let me in the house now! AMARULA: On second thought, come a little closer I have something to show you with my paw... We’re - [Monday Dose of Cuteness](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-dose-of-cuteness/) - FRODO: Feel free to squee and pitch my cheeks! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [A Lap Is The Best Place To Be On Mondays](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-lap-is-the-best-place-to-be-on-mondays/) - I love it when Zulu and Frodo nap on my lap! And no, I have no idea what Frodo is doing with his tail! The guy has a million weird sleeping positions! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu's Ready For His Close Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulus-ready-for-his-close-up/) - ZULU: Sunning myself to work on my tan is such difficult work! ZULU: There are so many things I need to do to stay my best and make sure I look beautiful for all my fans! ZULU: Now remember, mom, if you are gonna photograph me, make sure you get my good side. ZULU: Who - [Frodo's Trapped Between Two Worlds](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-trapped-between-two-worlds/) - FRODO: Just like mom, I love to travel (at least in my dreams) FRODO: Sitting up here between the globe and a map of the world is my happy place! FRODO: All right Zulu, I am ready to jump down so can you please move? ZULU: Nah. I'm not ready to move yet. I look - [Frodo Has A Funny Feeling](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-has-a-funny-feeling/) - FRODO: This has been a strange walk today. I just can't escape the feeling that I'm being watched... FRODO: I am so sure I am being spied on... FRODO: What the heck! TONY: Hey Frodo! Good to see you again! Wanna hang out? FRODO: You know I love Tony, but I can't help thinking he's - [You Know It's Hot Outside When...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/you-know-its-hot-outside-when/) - We've been having a humidity heat wave out in my part of Canada and it's making the cats do crazy things! AMARULA: You leave... ZULU: NO you leave... AMARULA: I was here first and it's too hot to move ZULU: Well I ain't leaving! This is the perfect place to work on my tan AMARULA: - [Frodo Is Adjusting Well to Prison Life](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-is-adjusting-well-to-prison-life/) - As you know I got the cats a catio last year. Out of all the cats, can you guess who loves it the best?: Frodo spends long hours hanging out in the sunshine in his catio! Many hours! FRODO: Mom you've gotta tell me when you are taking pictures so I can wash up and - [Amarula's In Hiding](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-in-hiding/) - We are having a run of very hot weather here and Amarula tries to escape it by sleeping in the shade under the chairs (it's also the perfect hiding spot from Frodo and Zulu too) AMARULA: Damn! You found me! AMARULA: Listen human, you better not tell Frodo and Zulu where I am hiding or - [Happy Canada Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-canada-day-3/) - Happy Canada Day! The human is back from an amazing time in Peru and giving the kitties plenty of love! Zulu was very happy to have someone home to help him look his best in a stylish hat. Frodo was pooped out from giving mom so much loving when she got home! Amarula is still - [Frodo Gets A Visitor In The Catio](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-gets-a-visitor-in-the-catio/) - Frodo loves visitors of all kinds (more friends to hug!!) and his favorite, right after fellow felines and dogs, are human children (seriously). Today the neighbor's son Finn came over and insisted in getting in the cat containment unit with Frodo! Frodo was overjoyed! FRODO: Hey Finn, nice to meet you! And even though Finn - [Bad Kitty, Good Kitty](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/bad-kitty-good-kitty/) - Good kitties are allowed to walk around in the back yard (supervised). Bad kitties must be locked up because they can't be trusted not to try and take off to wander around and see who in the neighborhood they can offer a hug to. Can you guess which cat is which!? Zulu is a good - [Is Frodo In or Out?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/is-frodo-in-or-out/) - Frodo is famous for the joy he takes in being two places at once! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Mancat Monday: Zulu's Feeling Sexy!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-zulus-feeling-sexy/) - To start your Monday off right, Zulu thought he would offer you his sexiest Mancat Monday pose! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes There's No Better Place To Be Than An Armpit?!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-sometimes-theres-no-better-place-to-be-than-an-armpit/) - ZULU: What are you looking at! Don't judge me, it's warm under there! Please visit our friends at Catscue to pass on your condolences for the loss of their beloved Appie. We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu Gets Jealous](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-gets-jealous/) - So I was taking photos of Frodo when this happened... Come on Frodo, look at the camera... ZULU: Hey! Why are you taking photos of Frodo? I love him and all but I am the photogenic one in the family! Pay me some photographic attention! FRODO: Come here Zulu! I would love to give you - [Amarula Makes A Bargain](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-makes-a-bargain/) - AMARULA: Oh God! The human has that look on her face again as though she is in awe of my beauty and is about to sqweeee her head off! She should be used to my gorgeousness by now. I have to nip this in the bud before she actually tries to pick me up and - [An Enticing Invitation](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/an-enticing-invitation/) - FRODO: What the?!?! Was that Zulu who just went by? ZULU: Bro? FRODO: Zulu! Where are you going? Come join me for a nap--naps are always more fun with more felines! ZULU: You sure there's enough room in there for me? FRODO: Are you calling me fat?? ZULU: Alright move over I am coming in! - [Frodo Takes a Leap of Faith](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-takes-a-leap-of-faith/) - FRODO: You were right Amarula! I can see the whole world from up here! Thanks so much for your suggestion that I get in the cupboard and I know i can trust you that mom won't be mad! AMARULA: That's right Frodo. You just stay up there and have a great time! (idiot) FRODO: Thank - [Amarula Wants A Hug](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-wants-a-hug/) - AMARULA: If I look to my right am I going to see that idiot Zulu staring at me? ZULU: Hi Amarula, aka she-who-looks-like-a-bowl-of-tiger-tail-ice-cream-exploded! AMARULA: I knew it! When will you learn to fear me as you should!? What a way to start a Monday! AMARULA: Come a little closer Zulu, I wanna give you a - [Monday Blues With A friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-blues-with-a-friend/) - FRODO: When Monday is off to a rough start... FRODO: Taking a nap with a friend can go a long way to making it better! PS: The Human is off traveling in Israel for a week so may not be able to visit your blogs or respond to comments but she will try! We’re doing - [Wordless Wednesday: Getting Cozy By the Fire](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-getting-cozy-by-the-fire/) - (It's such a tough life!) We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: A Reason Why Cats Maybe Shouldn't Be Allowed on The Kitchen Counter](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-a-reason-why-cats-maybe-shouldnt-be-allowed-on-the-kitchen-counter/) - Wordless Wednesday: A Reason Why Cats Maybe Shouldn't Be Allowed on The Kitchen Counter They have no sense of personal space! (don't worry the oven wasn't on!) We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula and Frodo: Frenemies?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-and-frodo-frenemies/) - Amarula is doing the Friendly Fill Ins with 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs. I admire myself in the mirror at least 25 times a day. I can’t wait for Frodo and Zulu’s personality to bloom. (I’ll be waiting a long time….) 3. I’m proud to say Frodo only tries to play with me 15 times a - [Wordless Wednesday: Guess Who Won The Battle For the Sunpuddle?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-guess-who-won-the-battle-for-the-sunpuddle/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Knows His Worth!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-knows-his-worth/) - He's definitely more essential than my taxes which is what he's sleeping on! I am reposting this because it was erased (along with all the comments for it sadly) when I switched hosting companies (let's hope nothing else gets erased and all goes well as the hosting transition continues!) Please don't worry about reposting your - [Mancat Monday](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday/) - ZULU: You ever have one of those Mondays where you're just minding your own business when suddenly you get the feeling... ZULU: That danger lurks on the other side of your cat tunnel? We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Pretty As A Peacock](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/pretty-as-a-peacock/) - Guess who started off Monday with a new toy!? FRODO: If there's no longer a bird attached to this feather why is it still flying around in the air? FRODO: Almost got ya! FRODO: Playing can be exhausting! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula's All Smiles (sorta)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-all-smiles-sorta/) - Amarula had her dental visit and is now resting comfortably! Very comfortably! AMARULA: I may look sedate now but if you ever take me to the vet again there will be a reckoning! AMARULA: And NO, I will not smile for the camera! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo's Surprise Dental Visit](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-surprise-dental-visit/) - So you may remember that last week Zulu had a good laugh because Amarula was supposed to go for a dental. I made the mistake of deciding to check Frodo's teeth and it turns out his teeth were even worse than Amarula's so he ended up taking Amarula's appointment (Amarula is going next week). Frodo - [Wordless Wednesday: Zulu's Reaction To Hearing Amarula Has to Go For A Dental Cleaning!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-zulus-reaction-to-hearing-amarula-has-to-go-for-a-dental-cleaning/) - Wordless Wednesday: Zulu's Reaction To Hearing Amarula Has to Go For A Dental Cleaning! (A combo of HA! HA! Nah Nah! and look how great MY teeth are!) We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo's Monday Starts Off On a "High" Note!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-monday-starts-off-on-a-high-note/) - I woke up to find that someone had gotten into the catnip jar last night! And had enjoyed it all over my new heating pad! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Go Ahead! Squeeze My Toes And See What Happens!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-go-ahead-squeeze-my-toes-and-see-what-happens/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Spreads it On Thick](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-spreads-it-on-thick/) - FRODO: Why aren't I snuggled up in my cat pod? Sometimes the best way to enjoy a heating vent is with your whole body! FRODO: Ah yeah! That hits the spot! FRODO: Now how long do I have to keep looking cute until someone comes to pet my belly? We also want to note that - [Wordless Wednesday: When a Snuggle Turns Into A Bath](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-a-snuggle-turns-into-a-bath/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo and Amarula Play Hide and Seek (Sorta)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-and-amarula-play-hide-and-seek-sorta/) - AMARULA: This is wonderful! Finally some piece and quiet...oh no... FRODO: Amarula! It's me your bestie Frodo! Why are you in that box? Do you wanna play hide and seek? AMARULA: I'm more into the hide than the seek Frodo! Now go away! FRODO: Isn't that funny Amarula. It almost sounded like you said "go - [Wordless Wednesday: When Your Body Wants the Floor and Your Tail Has Other Ideas](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-your-body-wants-the-floor-and-your-tail-has-other-ideas/) - Wordless Wednesday: When Your Body Wants the Floor and Your Tail Has Other Ideas We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Weights In](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-weights-in/) - AMARULA: You don't think I put on too much weight over the holidays do you? AMARULA: Take a closer look. You can be honest. Don't let the fact that I haven't had my claws trimmed for two months deter you from an honest answer... We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Ponders How Tough His Life is](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-ponders-how-tough-his-life-is/) - FRODO: Mondays are so terrible... FRODO: My life is such a struggle.... FRODO: Wink! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Santa Paws Has Arrived](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/santa-paws-has-arrived/) - FRODO: It's here it's here! Our Santa Paws Secret Santa gift arrived all the way from Australia from the wonderful Pawesome cats! FRODO: Enough photos! Can we open these? FRODO: WOW! Can't wait to watch the video and that tuna looks delicious! AMARULA: I claim everything!! ZULU: Get away Frodo that tuna is mine!! AMARULA: - [Mancat Monday With Zulu and Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-with-zulu-and-frodo/) - How do smart mancats get through a long, cold New Year's night? With full body hugs and a toasty fireplace of course! Happy New Years! Stay warm! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Merry Christmas from Frodo and Zulu (and sorta) Amarula!!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/merry-christmas-from-frodo-and-zulu-and-sorta-amarula/) - ZULU: I love Christmas time because all the red really sets off my fur nicely! FRODO: I love wearing my Christmas outfit but can you please take off the hat otherwise how can I hear Santa come down the chimney? FRODO: Santa's not hiding in the camera is he? AMARULA: I know one human who - [Frodo Has Monday Madness](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-has-monday-madness/) - FRODO: Ever feel all topsy turvy and like the world has gone a little loopy? I'm sure it's because it's the last week before Christmas and not because my cat bed fell on its side! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Recharges His Batteries](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-recharges-his-batteries/) - FRODO: Why do I like sleeping so close to the fireplace? FRODO: Cause it recharges my batteries and makes the fire in my eyes glow! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [The Kitties Get Ready for Secret Paws!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-kitties-get-ready-for-secret-paws/) - Zulu, Frodo and Amarula: Oh! This looks like such great stuff we are sending our secret Santa Paws! FRODO: I love to share but you did save some presents for us, right mom?! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Can You Find the Real Lion?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-can-you-find-the-real-lion/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu And Frodo Get Their First Christmas Wish!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-and-frodo-get-their-first-christmas-wish/) - FRODO and ZULU: Come on mom please turn on the fireplace! It's definitely that time of year again. Come on, the extra heating bills are worth it to have the fireplace on! YOu know we appreciate it. Pleasssseeeee?!?! FRODO and ZULU: Ah! Now that's more like it! Come and get us Winter! We are ready - [Wordless Wednesday: Told You I Was Flexible (and My Fangs are Mighty!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-told-you-i-was-flexible-and-my-fangs-are-mighty/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Heats Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-heats-up/) - AMARULA: I don't care how much heating costs. Turn it up human! AMARULA: What! That much! Wow that is a lot! No matter! I am worth it! AMARULA: Ah! That's better! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Has The Perfect Wordless Thoughts On Winter](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodo-has-the-perfect-wordless-thoughts-on-winter/) - Get closer... Closer... Take that winter!!! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Mancat Monday: Zulu Is All Pins and Needles!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-zulu-is-all-pins-and-needles/) - ZULU: He's done it again! Frodo has fallen asleep on my leg which has now fallen asleep! He looks so comfy I don't want to wake him! So I will do the only thing I can do... ZULU: Go back to sleep! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Zulu Sticks His Tongue Out at the Sun](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-zulu-sticks-his-tongue-out-at-the-sun/) - ZULU: Sun, what do you mean you'll be gone for most of the winter?! Oh yeah, well take this: pppffftttt! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Trick or Treating with Frodo!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/trick-or-treating-with-frodo/) - I know Halloween is past but I just had to share these photos of Frodo in costume "giving out" candies from Wednesday night! He loved the attention and the kids loved him!!! Even the kids' parents couldn't believe a cat would sit in a costume and stay on a chair to watch kids trick or - [Wordless Wednesday: Happy Halloween!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-happy-halloween/) - FRODO: YUM! I can't wait to taste all that candy! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [The Cats Are Getting Ready For Halloween!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-cats-are-getting-ready-for-halloween/) - The house is all abuzz as the cats start trying on their spooky outfits in preparation for Halloween! FRODO: I love my hat but all this excitement is making me sleepy! ZULU: No! I do not look good in neon green! Take this thing off and get me my beret! Oh la la! I look - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Gets The Red Carpet Treatment!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodo-gets-the-red-carpet-treatment/) - FRODO: A red carpet? For little ole me? Yippee! Can I get one that leads right to my litter box? (sadly it isn't for Frodo -- though I won't tell him that-- it's what my furnace installation guys used to protect the floors!) We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [FRODO: In or Out?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-in-or-out/) - In typical Frodo style, he can't decide if he's in his cat house or out FRODO: I'm always happiest in-between! We’re doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Where's Frodo?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-wheres-frodo/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Starting The Week Off Right With Zulu and Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/starting-the-week-off-right-with-zulu-and-frodo/) - Zulu and Frodo start the week off right with a thorough ear cleaning in a sunpuddle! Here's a very short video of Zulu washing Frodo (hope it works--my first time trying video!). You should be able to see it at https://youtu.be/-oUs54_OJ5A if you can't see it below! Let me know if it doesn't work pls! - [Wordless Wednesday: Amarula Goes Belly Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-amarula-goes-belly-up/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [We're Back! (and happy Canadian Thanksgiving!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/were-back-and-happy-canadian-thanksgiving/) - Well I have finally returned from all my travels (where I got to meet fellow blogger Claire from Swiss Cats!) and am happy to be back home. The cats were elated to see me and after lots of love and attention, they were exhausted and all fell into deep sleeps. FRODO and ZULU: As you - [Homecoming And A Pawsome Get Together in Switzerland](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/homecoming-and-a-pawsome-get-together-in-switzerland/) - THE HUMAN: As you know I was away in Switzerland for a week and just got home (though I am leaving again for another week tomorrow to visit Prince Edward Island and Calgary!). The cats were happy to see me but tried to play it cool... AMARULA: AMARULA: Yawwwwn. Oh, you're back. We're you gone? - [Amarula Has Tunnel Vision](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-has-tunnel-vision/) - AMARULA: Finally, a nice place I can sleep outside away from Zulu! AMARULA: He's behind me, isn't he? PLEASE NOTE: The human is away on a trip to Switzerland next week so there may be no postings or comments on other blogs-sorry!! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs! We are also participating in feline - [Frodo's In Deep Water (A Review!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-in-deep-water-a-review/) - It's a very exciting Monday today! It's the cats' first product review. Disclaimer: We received a free water fountain in return for our HONEST review. THE HUMAN: We were sent the Drinkwell® Zen Fountain. It holds 3.8 Liters, which is perfect for three cats and I've read a lot about how beneficial it is - [Wordless Wednesday: Revenge is Sweet](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-revenge-is-sweet/) - When You Finally Figure Out How To Get Even With Your Brother For All Those Overzealous Hugs We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo's Still Enjoying Prison Life!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-still-enjoying-prison-life/) - FRODO: Life behind bars is the best! We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Ever Feel Like Life Is Upside Down?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-ever-feel-like-life-is-upside-down/) - Wordless Wednesday: Ever Feel Like Life Is Upside Down? We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Life Behind Bars With Frodo, Zulu and Amarula!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/life-behind-bars-with-frodo-zulu-and-amarula/) - BEFORE: AFTER: FRODO: What the heck (oh pardon my language) what the goodness is going on outside? Ta-Dahhh! THE HUMAN: Surprise! I got the cats an outdoor cat containment unit from Habitat Haven a wonderful company from nearby Toronto that makes safe outdoor areas for cats and dogs!!! They have hundreds of different - [Wordless Wednesday: Who's Gonna Win the Staring Contest?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-whos-gonna-win-the-staring-contest/) - My money is on the squirrel! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Mancat Monday: Lessons In Grooming](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-lessons-in-grooming/) - FRODO: Hey Zulu, you know you're actually washing the sheet and not me right? I mean we are the same color but still! ZULU: Oh boy! I am so embarrassed! I'm not fully awake yet! FRODO: Oh you're so funny Zulu! No worries! Let me show you how it's done! FRODO: Got it? ZULU: Got - [Guess Who's Been A Bad Kitty?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/guess-whos-been-a-bad-kitty/) - Guess Who's Been A Bad Kitty? Who me? We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Mancat Monday Blues](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-blues/) - The best way to get through Mondays is with your best buddy and a sunpuddle! We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes It's All About The Tippy Toe](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-sometimes-its-all-about-the-tippy-toe/) - Sometimes just dipping your toe in a sunpuddle can make all the difference! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Strings His Friends Along](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-strings-his-friends-along/) - Sometimes felines are just not on the same page! FRODO: Why aren't Zulu and Amarula chasing me and the string? I've explained the rules to them. I don't understand what is so complicated! I pull the string and they chase me. We'd have so much fun! What's wrong? ZULU: This does not look like string - [Who's In the Driver's Seat?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/whos-in-the-drivers-seat/) - AMARULA: What are you doing here Zulu?? This is my seat! ZULU: No it isn't Amarula. I use it all the time to enjoy sunpuddles. Look, I'll show you how it's done! AMARULA: No way! Let's just each stick to our own corners. ZULU: Fine have it your way! ZULU: Are you sure you don't - [Wordless Wednesday: Are You In Or Are You Out?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-are-you-in-or-are-you-out-2/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Closes The Book On Cuteness!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-closes-the-book-on-cuteness/) - Shhhhhh! Amarula looking incredibly cute as she sleeps on my bookshelf! So cute...I gotta take a photo! AMARULA: Is that a camera click I hear? Put it away now or taste the terror of my claws of death! No one should see me sleeping. I am terrifying not cute! AMARULA: Come back here with that - [Wordless Wednesday: Here I Am Sun, Come And Get Me](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-here-i-am-sun-come-and-get-me/) - Wordless Wednesday: Here I Am Sun, Come And Get Me We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Goes To The Dogs!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-goes-to-the-dogs/) - Frodo's human was dog sitting Vincent for the week and naturally Frodo and Vincent became fast friends...though there were some issues with Vincent's inability to appreciate the joys of catnip. Despite Frodo's enthusiastic tutelage! FRODO: Come on Vincent, roll around in the catnip! It's so much fun! FRODO: Get your nose right in the catnip. - [Wordless Wednesday: Stop It Zulu That Tickles!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-stop-it-zulu-that-tickles/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo "Helps" With The Gardening](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-helps-with-the-gardening/) - FRODO: Oh wow! Mom bought more catnip for the garden. Let me help plant it! FRODO: Let me just confirm the quality first! FRODO: Oh yeah! It smells wonderful! This is definitely the good stuff! It's making my toes curl! FRODO: So yummy... Then finally exhaustion sets in after "helping" me garden... We are doing - [Wordless Wednesday: Zulu Gets the Best Seat In the House!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-zulu-gets-the-best-seat-in-the-house/) - Mom's lap!! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Guess Who's Back?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/guess-whos-back/) - It's Tony! He's the neighbor's cat who comes to visit my backyard sometimes. You may remember that Frodo befriended him and then was promptly let astray. Tony clearly feels very comfortable here. Amarula is not so enamored with Tony! Zulu has not made up his mind yet... ZULU: He has such nice fluffy fur. Is - [Wordless Wednesday: Can't You See The Temperature Outside? Let Me In Now!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-cant-you-see-the-temperature-outside-let-me-in-now/) - Wordless Wednesday: Can't You See The Temperature Outside? Let Me In Now! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Frodo Blossoms!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-blossoms/) - What's that growing in the garden? Getting closer...clearly a rare species of plant A precious flower! Now who wants to rub that belly!? We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/4317-2/) - AMARULA: The work day begins when I say it begins and right now I have a litter box in need of some attention! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs! Fireworks go off every time I enter a room. My very presence is just that exciting! My favorite 4th of July picnic food is hotdogs. - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo's Crazy Sleeping Positions](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodos-crazy-sleeping-positions/) - FRODO: What are you looking at?? We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Mondays Are For Ear Cleanings!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mondays-are-for-ear-cleanings/) - FRODO: It's Monday morning! Yippee! How should we begin the day? Zulu are you awake? FRODO: I know what will get you awake--my favorite thing of all...a good ole ear cleaning!! Oh Zulu.... FRODO: Come on, let me get in there! FRODO: Stop squirming Zulu! FRODO: Slurp...slurp...I'm getting them nice and clean for you Zulu! - [Wordless Wednesday: Cross Purposes](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-cross-purposes/) - ZULU: I'm gonna get you squirrel! AMARULA: I'm gonna get you Zulu! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Monday Blues](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-blues/) - Photos don't lie! Here is photographic proof that not even usually cheery Frodo and Zulu wake up to all Mondays with a smile! - [Amarula: Caught In the Act of Being Cute!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-caught-in-the-act-of-being-cute/) - AMARULA: Yummy yummy catnip-covered toys! AMARULA: Hey, What's going on here? AMARULA: Did I say you could photograph me in one of my cute, playful moments?? AMARULA: No! I certainly did not! No siree! We are joining Feline Friday from Comedy Plus. Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and Four-Legged Furballs! My favorite Disney character nemesis is - [Wordless Wednesday: Snug As A Bug In A Rug](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-snug-as-a-bug-in-a-rug/) - Wordless Wednesday: Snug As A Bug In A Rug - [Monday Morning Stretches](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-morning-stretches/) - ZULU: Doing my Monday morning stretches is hard work! Especially with Frodo stealing some of my space to hog the sunpuddle! Zulu: It's even harder to do my stretches when I am constantly being dazzled by how gorgeous my toesies look in the sunlight! We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Everyone In Their Proper Place](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-everyone-in-their-proper-place/) - Wordless Wednesday: Everyone In Their Proper Place - [The Cure For Monday Blues](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-cure-for-monday-blues/) - According to Zulu, the best cure for the Monday blues is a good morning kiss! Frodo agrees! We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Says His Bedtime Prayers](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodo-says-his-bedtime-prayers/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Mancat Monday: Zulu](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-zulu/) - ZULU: Who wants to join me in my sunpuddle?! We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: When You Really Want to Cuddle...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-you-really-want-to-cuddle/) - BUT ARE TOO TIRED TO MAKE IT TO BED... We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [A Tail of Two Kitties](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-tail-of-two-kitties/) - FRODO: Amarula is letting me touch her! FRODO: Baby steps...baby steps...soon we will be cuddling! We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Wordless Wednesday: Catching A Glimpse of Amarula's Softer Side](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-catching-a-glimpse-of-amarwordless-wednesday-catching-a-glimpse-of-amarulas-softer-side/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Zulu Shows Off His Pearly Whites](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-shows-off-his-pearly-whites/) - ZULU: What's up? Why are you interrupting my sleep? ZULU: Time to get my teeth brushed?!?! No way, I'm too comfy, and besides... ZULU: Does it look like I need my teeth cleaned? Just look at those pearly whites! ZULU: Besides, I would much rather focus on my silky fur than my teeth! We are - [Wordless Wednesday: No I Don't See Any Gray Hairs Zulu!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-no-i-dont-see-any-gray-hairs-zulu/) - Zulu is so vain! We’re joining Wordless Wednesday from Comedy Plus - [Home Sweet Home!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/home-sweet-home/) - I'm back from my trip to Spain! The trio spent about 10 minutes greeting me but an hour checking out the suitcase! They each had their own typical reaction to my return... ZULU: You went all the way to Spain and didn't bring me back a Flamenco outfit?! FRODO: Yeah! So glad mom is back. - [Wordless Wednesday: When the Cat's Away....](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-the-cats-away/) - (Not quite so) Wordless Wednesday: When the cat's away the mice will play! Let's check in on the cats and see what they are up to while the human is traveling in Spain... Zulu is discovering new and exciting things... ZULU: What!? No one ever told me there was a mirror up here! The gold - [Wordless Wednesday: The Sadness of Snow](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-the-sadness-of-snow/) - PS: I can't make the Blog Paws Conference but as a nominee I have a ticket. Let me know if anyone needs a free ticket! We’re joining Wordless Wednesday from Comedy Plus - [Frodo: Guilty or Innocent?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-guilty-or-innocent/) - THE HUMAN: Oh oh! Someone got into the catnip! I think it was you Frodo! FRODO: What makes you think it was me? FRODO: Well yes, it is catnip that I'm licking off myself at the moment but I don't know what happened! Honest! I don't know how I got all covered in it! FRODO: - [Amarula Has A Nose For Trouble!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-has-a-nose-for-trouble/) - AMARULA: What's that you say? AMARULA: My Tortie nose is so cute you want to touch it? AMARULA: Go ahead, pet my nose. Don't be put off my the fact that it's incredibly close to my pointy teeth. You can trust me... Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! We are also joining Feline Friday from - [Wordless Wednesday: Not Many Fireplace Days Left, So....](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-not-many-fireplace-days-left-so/) - Come join us by the fire! We’re joining Wordless Wednesday from Comedy Plus - [The Great Escape (Again!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-great-escape-again/) - So Frodo ran out when I went to take out the garbage again! And he found the only snow-free area in the whole yard! FRODO: I don't know what Amarula is complaining about; there's not snow everywhere! Look at this area by the garage. It's a little snow-free oasis. FRODO: The sun is so nice - [Amarula Is All Ears For Easter!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-is-all-ears-for-easter/) - AMARULA: Someone phone the Cruelty Against Torties hotline and get me otta here! Oh the shame! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! We are also joining Feline Friday from Comedy Plus. For Easter ( or Passover), I plan to focus on the EAT in Easter and take a bite otta my human for putting me - [Wordless Wednesday: Two's Company!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-twos-company/) - We’re joining Wordless Wednesday from Comedy Plus - [Mancat Monday: Worship Me!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-worship-me/) - It's a Monday and Zulu likes starting off the week by being admired! ZULU: Am I good-looking or what? ZULU: Louder I can't hear you! ZULU: I belong in the spotlight! ZULU: It's hard sometimes to be so good looking..... AMARULA: Oh Brother! I think I just threw up a little! ZULU: Quiet Amarula! You're - [Faint-Worthy Good News For Frodo, Zulu and Amarula!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/faint-worthy-good-news-for-frodo-zulu-and-amarula/) - YEAH! Did you hear the news?! We are proud to announce that we are finalists in the Best Pet Humor Blog category in the 2018 BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Pet Blogging and Social Media Awards. We are honored to be in such esteemed company as Valentine's blog Noir Kitty Mews, as well as The Rufus Files - [Wordless Wednesday: You Know You've Partied too Much When...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-you-know-youve-partied-too-much-when/) - You know you've partied too much when you're just waking up on Wednesday from St. Patty's Day Celebrations! - [In the Doghouse: Frodo Goes For A Midnight Snack](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/in-the-doghouse-frodo-goes-for-a-midnight-snack/) - THE HUMAN: Alright, which one of you cats got into the fridge when I left the door open and knocked the water bottle to the floor? ZULU: Not me! I'm too busy keeping my nails sharp in case Amarula is in one of her "moods" AMARULA: Please! I don't snack! I have to keep my - [Three's Company!?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/threes-company/) - ZULU: Wake up Frodo sleepyhead. Time to get this Friday started! ZULU: What the heck!!?? You won't believe this Frodo but Amarula actually slept beside us all night! That's a first! AMARULA: WTF?! My head is groggy. Where am I?! I knew I had too much catnip last night! FRODO: YEAH!! We are all together! - [Wordless Wednesday: When You're Pleasantly Napping and Someone Decides to Fart!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-youre-pleasantly-napping-and-someone-decides-to-fart/) - (Frodo in the danger zone) ZULU: Got ya! FRODO: Yuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkk We’re joining Wordless Wednesday from Comedy Plus - [Frodo Makes A Run For It (again)!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-makes-a-run-for-it-again/) - FRODO: I don't know why mom won't give us supervised outdoor time in the winter like she does in the summer. Luckily I was able to escape onto the porch when she took out the garbage! It's not so bad out here. Although I can kinda see why Amarula doesn't like this white stuff...it is - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Doesn't Know If He's Coming or Going (as usual)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodo-doesnt-know-if-hes-coming-or-going-as-usual/) - (Yes, Frodo really fell asleep in that position!) We’re joining Wordless Wednesday from Comedy Plus - [Cat Fight: Who Gets The Window Seat?!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cat-fight-who-gets-the-window-seat/) - FRODO: Hey big brother, can I please have the window seat now? You've had it for hours and mom says we should share! ZULU: Yeah, yeah in a minute. You know how important it is for me to get sun and work on my tan! The ladies love me with a tan! One more minute! - [Amarula Steals The Spotlight](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-steals-the-spotlight/) - AMARULA: Oh my! The spotlight on little old me! I'm honored! AMARULA: Oh, who's kidding who?! We all know I was born to steal the spotlight! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! My favorite Dr. Seuss book is _The Cat in The Hat of course. We torties are so lucky that we look good in - [It's Quitting Time!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-quitting-time/) - Amarula has a special way of letting me know when she thinks I've been working too long and it's time to call it a night! AMARULA: What part of quitting time do you not understand human? AMARULA: How could this computer possibly hold your interest more than me? AMARULA: Clearly it's time for the stink - [Amarula's Between A Rock and A Hard Place](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-between-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/) - AMARULA: There's danger to the right of me and danger to the left of me and I don't know where to turn! Help! Amarula also wants to thanks Bear (and his human) from Momma Kat and her Bear Cat Blog for nominating one of her posts (Monday Madness: Amarula Has Cabin Fever!) " in the - [Wordless Wednesday: Amarula Offers Free Belly Rubs For Valentine's Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-amarula-offers-free-belly-rubs-for-valentines-day/) - DO YOU DARE TO TAKE HER UP ON IT?? We're joining Wordless Wednesday from Comedy Plus - [Channel Surfing With Zulu and Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/channel-surfing-with-zulu-and-frodo/) - cats watching tv, winter olympics - [Wordless Wednesday: Can You Hear Me Now?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-can-you-hear-me-now/) - Wordless Wednesday: Can You Hear Me Now? - [Frodo Gives Social Media A Try](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-gives-social-media-a-try/) - Frodo Gives Social Media A Try - [Amarula Has A Cold Snap!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-has-a-cold-snap/) - AMARULA: Sigh........ AMARULA: Why can't I escape the feeling that this never-ending winter thing... AMARULA: Is somehow Zulu and Frodo's fault?? AMARULA: I think I'm gonna go find them and whappity whap them back into summer! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! 1. Trust a tortie at your peril! Mwhahahahahahaha…. 2. I would protest WOULD?!?! - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo's Gets Sent To The Corner!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodos-gets-sent-to-the-corner/) - (Seriously, I actually found him like this! I did not pose him!! What goes through this cat's mind?!?) - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Goes Bottoms-Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodo-goes-bottoms-up/) - Who doesn't love a toasty bum/tum warming? - [The Best Way To Beat Monday The Blues](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-best-way-to-beat-monday-the-blues/) - The Best Way To Beat Monday Blues is to lie by the fire hugging your bro and best friend (Believe it or not, I did not pose them like this--they were sleeping arm and arm!! I can't stop smiling! So cute!) We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [You Know It's Winter When....](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/you-know-its-winter-when/) - You know it's winter when Amarula actually doesn't mind hanging out (for very short periods) with her brothers! Although Frodo did ruin it a second later by going in for a hug! The little guy never learns! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! I have never been able to _get used to using an indoor - [Sleeping In A Comfy Bed Or On the Floor--The Answer Seems Obvious...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sleeping-in-a-comfy-bed-or-on-the-floor-the-answer-seems-obvious/) - [Amarula Gets Cold Feet](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-gets-cold-feet/) - Amarula Gets Cold Feet winter cats in snow - [Wordless Wednesday: Getting Sleepy in A Sunpuddle](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-getting-sleepy-in-a-sunpuddle/) - [Someone Goes On a Little Adventure...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/someone-goes-on-a-little-adventure/) - FRODO: I went all around the house! I am a brave boy! FRODO: It's not so cold out here. I could stay out here forever! FRODO: OK! It's colder than I thought. I'm ready to come in now! We are doing the Awww Monday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula: Go Ahead, Make My Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-go-ahead-make-my-day/) - AMARULA: Hey what are you doing? Stop taking photos I am trying to nap. AMARULA: Yes I know I look cute but leave me in peace!.... On second thought, I was being harsh. Please forgive me. In fact, why don't you move in closer....that's right. AMARULA: Closer....I'll even let you rub my belly. Don't you - [Wordless Wednesday: Are You In Or Are You Out?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-are-you-in-or-are-you-out/) - We are joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop at ComedyPlus - [Happy Holidays! Who Wears The Santa Suit Best?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-holidays-who-wears-the-santa-suit-best/) - AMARULA: I am not feeling jolly. I wonder if the human realizes she has exactly 30 seconds left to live if she doesn't get this thing off me NOW! ZULU: I don't know what you're complaining about Amarula! This outfit is great. The colors really set off my fur. Ho, ho, ho ladies! Who's been - [Sunday Selfie: Zulu Puts His Foot Down](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-zulu-puts-his-foot-down/) - ZULU: Well, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and give me my foot massage. I can't sit here all day looking this cute. Oh, who's kidding who, of course I can, it's what I do best. Right ladies? This is Frodo’s Sunday Selfie for The Cat On My Head Sunday Blog Hop! - [Caturday Art: Artsy Best Buddies](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-artsy-best-buddies/) - This is the photo of the two best buds from Wordless Wednesday. I used the beauty theme in Luna Pic cause what's more beautiful than friendship? The original: We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [Winter Wins This Round](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/winter-wins-this-round/) - AMARULA: No! I do not want inside. I refuse to let winter win. I am staying here and not moving until all the snow melts. Five minutes later.... AMARULA: OK I give up! Let me in! You win this round winter! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! 1. I can’t wait to see the - [Wordless Wednesday: Best Friends Getting Cozy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-best-friends-getting-cozy/) - Wordless Wednesday: Best Friends Getting Cozy - [Frodo Doesn't Quite Have It In The Bag](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-doesnt-quite-have-it-in-the-bag/) - Frodo Doesn't Quite Have It In The Bag - [Shy Sunday Selfie](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/shy-sunday-selfie/) - Shy Sunday Selfie - [Amarula: Winter and the 5 Stages of Grief](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-winter-and-the-5-stages-of-grief/) - WINTER: The five stages of grief... - [Zulu Shows Off A New Trick](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-shows-off-a-new-trick/) - Zulu Shows Off A New Trick - [Amarula's Grounded (or is she)!?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-grounded-or-is-she/) - AMARULA: Many of you read about my near-death, tree-trapped experience on Monday. I appreciate all the concern and wanted my loyal readers to know that I made it down safely! While it took a few tears (the human's, not mine of course), curses, a friendly neighbor with a ladder, and not one but THREE cans - [Wordless Wednesday: The Best Kitty Cuddle Ever](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-the-best-kitty-cuddle-ever/) - We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Barks Up The Wrong Tree](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-barks-up-the-wrong-tree/) - AMARULA: Why have I never climbed a tree before? This is wonderful! I can see my entire domain from here. AMARULA: And it's a great scratching post! AMARULA: Here me roar! I am queen of the world! AMARULA: Wow! That is actually a long way down. AMARULA: How the heck did I get up here! - [Amarula and Zulu Have A Falling Out!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-and-zulu-have-a-falling-out/) - AMARULA: What have you done Zulu?! Look, all the trees have thrown up! I know this mess is your fault. ZULU: Silence you pea-brained Tortie! I am sure it's more likely something you did! You probably insulted the trees and made them cry and we are sitting in a pool of their multi-colored - [Wordless Wednesday: A Little Privacy Please!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-a-little-privacy-please/) - ZULU: What the ...... ZULU: Nothing to see here! A little privacy please! We are doing the Wordless Wednesday Blog hop from Comedyplus! - [Amarula Falls Apart](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-falls-apart/) - AMARULA: What the #@!% One minute it is all beautiful, hot and the middle of summer and I have one tiny little nap and wake up to find this mess of leaves everywhere and a cool breeze in the air?! What is going on!? AMARULA: This can't mean what I think it does, can it? - [Frodo Learns to Fly](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-learns-to-fly/) - FRODO: Here I am waiting by the bird feeder hoping to meet some birds. FRODO: For some reason they seem reluctant to come near me! Don't they know I would never hurt them!? FRODO: I just want to ask them to teach me how to fly! It seems like so much fun! AMARULA: Frodo, you - [Sunday Selfie: Frodo Explores Telekinesis](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-frodo-explores-telekinesis/) - FRODO: I know if I just think hard enough I can harness the power of my mind to open this window and get outside to play with Tony! AMARULA: You have about as much mind power as a sock! Good luck with that! FRODO: Shhhhhhh big sis! I gotta concentrate real hard... This is Frodo’s - [Amarula and Zulu Play Hide and Seek (Sorta)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-and-zulu-play-hide-and-seek-sorta/) - AMARULA: Shhhhh. I am playing a joke on that dunderhead Zulu! Heh Heh! ZULU: Now where the heck is that Amarula? She said she had finally come to her senses and realized what a great brother I am and wanted to play outside with me! ZULU: Now where is she!? I sense her evil - [Wordless Wednesday: The Gang's All Here!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-the-gangs-all-here/) - It's very rare to get a photo of all three felines together--usually Amarula has better things to do than hang out with her two bros! Only a sunpuddle could bring them all together! - [Frodo Gets Led Astray (Again)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-gets-led-astray-again/) - FRODO: As you know, my new bestie Tony (the neighbor's cat and Play-Doh's brother) has been visiting me a lot lately! I love spending time with him! He seems to have a higher tolerance for my companionship than my other besties and siblings Zulu and Amarula! FRODO: I love following him around. For some reason - [Frodo's New Friend Has A Name](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-new-friend-has-a-name/) - FRODO: You may remember that I met a new friend a couple of weeks ago. I was so happy to meet him (though Zulu and Amarula seem just a little less enamored with him). Well it turns out he lives just a few houses away with my other friend Play-Doh! They are brothers (from a - [Caturday Art: An Outdoor Trio of Art](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-an-outdoor-trio-of-art/) - This week all three cats get in on the art: Original: A photo from Frodo's last blog. After using LunaPic landscape theme. Zulu's original from Wordless Wednesday. Zulu after using LunaPic Beauty theme (Zulu's favorite theme) The original from Amarula in stealth mode on Wordless Wednesday. Amarula using LunaPic in Fairy. We are joining Athena’s - [Nap Time in ALCATraz](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nap-time-in-alcatraz/) - You may remember how upset Frodo gets when I put him in ALCATraz (aka the cat house of shame) when we are outside and he is refusing to stay on our property. You can read about it here. But what you don't know is that when he thinks I am not looking he actually stops - [Escape From AlCATraz](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/escape-from-alcatraz/) - The Human: So I bought this tent because I've had issues with a certain mancat who keeps trying to escape the yard during supervised outdoor time. Can you guess who? FRODO: Who me? FRODO: Nooooooooooo FRODO: I'm innocent I swear! FRODO: I'll be good, let me out! FRODO: I was framed! Set me free! FRODO: - [Wordless Wednesday: Yeah! A Chair All To Myself and A Sunpuddle!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-yeah-a-chair-all-to-myself-and-a-sunpuddle/) - Wordless Wednesday: Yeah! A Chair All To Myself and A Sunpuddle! - [An Homage to Whiskers and Sunlight](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/an-homage-to-whiskers-and-sunlight/) - FRODO: I love to get the week off to a good start by spending Mondays in a warm sunpuddle. I find that as long as I have warm whiskers the rest of me is perfect! FRODO: Pure bliss! FRODO: Close-up! FRODO: OK mom! I love ya but can you please remove the camera from my - [Wordless Wednesday: Another Tough Decision](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-another-tough-decision/) - Wordless Wednesday Another Tough Decision: Do we wake up and move down into the sunpuddle or stay right here!? Life is filled with tough decisions! - [Amarula Meets Frodo's New Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-meets-frodos-new-friend/) - AMARULA: What the heck!? What is that thing in Zulu's tunnel? AMARULA: Sweet God! It's a cat! It must be that menace that Frodo has befriended and Zulu is still hiding in the basement from. AMARULA: Oh no! It has the same dull, naive and friendly look in its eyes that Frodo does! I do - [Wordless Wednesday: Amarula in Stealth Mode](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-amarula-in-stealth-mode/) - That's right Amarula we can't see you!! - [The Best Seat In The House](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-best-seat-in-the-house/) - ZULU: Mom's lap is always the best seat in the house! ZULU: And after my brave investigative efforts on Monday, mom rewarded me by letting me sit in her lap for a whole afternoon!! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! 1. October is the perfect time to _celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving which is on Monday Oct - [Zulu Investigates Frodo's New Friend!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-investigates-frodos-new-friend/) - ZULU: What the heck!? Who is this new cat hanging out with Frodo? It isn't Play-Doh. Normally I like to leave the life-threatening tasks investigating up to Amarula... AMARULA: You mean you prefer to cower in the basement whenever potential danger arises! ZULU: Quiet Amarula! It's not my fault that I just happen to be - [Caturday Art: A Colorful Nap](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-a-colorful-nap/) - Caturday Art: A Colorful Nap - [Wordless Wednesday: OK Who Wants To Give Me A Belly Rub?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-ok-who-wants-to-give-me-a-belly-rub/) - Wordless Wednesday: OK Who Wants To Give Me A Belly Rub? The line forms over there... - [Frodo Meets (Yet Another) New Friend!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-meets-yet-another-new-friend/) - FRODO: What's this? Play-Doh my good pal must be here for another visit! Wait a minute... FRODO: Who are you? Play-Doh is grey and white and you are black and white! You're not Play-Doh...but you sure smell good! FRODO: Whoa buddy! I just wanna be your friend...and you're the one visiting my yard! FRODO: So - [Psssssssssst! Frodo Has A Secret!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/psssssssssst-frodo-has-a-secret/) - FRODO: Zulu, come closer I gotta tell you a real important secret. ZULU: I don't like the look in your eyes Frodo! I have fallen for that one too many times! FRODO: No really, Zulu, just move in a little closer...it's real, real important FRODO: Gotcha!! Now I am gonna slobber you with kisses! It - [Wordless Wednesday: Guess Who Lost At Musical Chairs?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-guess-who-lost-at-musical-chairs/) - [Play-Doh Returns For Another Visit](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/play-doh-returns-for-another-visit/) - AMARULA: I heard the human throw the cat food bag down the back stairs. I ran because she always lets me lick the bag before she puts it in the trash but what did I see?? That neighborhood menace Play-Doh had the same idea! AMARULA: Looks like it was gonna be a show-down.... AMARULA: But - [Wordless Wednesday: Come On Sun Just A Little Closer...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-come-on-sun-just-a-little-closer/) - Wordless Wednesday: Come On Sun Just A Little Closer...my bum still needs warming up! - [Caturday Art: A Trio of Artsy Troublemakers](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-a-trio-of-artsy-troublemakers/) - These photos are from blog posts in the last week and a half Frodo before from this post After using Lunapic Beauty Zulu before from this post Zulu after using Lunapic quirky Amarula before from this post Amarula after using Fairy---which one do you guys like best? We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [Being The Boss Is Hard Work](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/being-the-boss-is-hard-work/) - AMARULA: Why am I napping you might ask? Because I have spent the day overseeing the construction of the neighbor's deck...and it does NOT meet with my approval. They refused to take any of my suggestions! AMARULA: Where are the scratching posts? Where is the flat-screen TV to watch my favorite Garfield reruns? AMARULA: And - [Wordless Wednesday: Shhhhhhhhh Baby's Sleeping!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-shhhhhhhhh-babys-sleeping/) - Wordless Wednesday: Shhhhhhhhh Baby's Sleeping! - [Mancat Monday: Frodo's Love is Back!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-frodos-love-is-back/) - Mancat Monday: Frodo's Love is Back! - [Sunday Selfie: What's My Best Feature?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-whats-my-best-feature/) - Sunday Selfie: What's My Best Feature? - [Wordless Wednesday: Wondering What Magical World Is Beyond The Fence](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-wondering-what-magical-world-is-beyond-the-fence/) - Wordless Wednesday: Wondering What Magical World Is Beyond The Fence - [Zulu's Guide To Stretching](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulus-guide-to-stretching/) - ZULU: Hi loyal fans and lady cats! Last week Amarula bored you with her summer slimming routine (clearly, it's not even very effective if you know what I mean). And Frodo showed you his anti-gravity workout as well. So this week I want to show you how I keep myself so lithe and good-looking with - [Wordless Wednesday: Always Stop and Smell The Flowers](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-always-stop-and-smell-the-flowers/) - Wordless Wednesday: Always Stop and Smell The Flowers - [Amarula's Summer Slimming Workout](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarulas-summer-slimming-workout/) - AMARULA: Often my fans (and I have many) ask me how I look so good and maintain such a striking physique. Aside from just being born so good looking, another important factor is my summer outdoor exercise regime, which I am going to share with you today. So get your pens and paper ready...here we - [Stop, Look, Listen...and Ignore](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/stop-look-listen-and-ignore/) - AMARULA: Oh yes human. I am listening to the details of your day with rapt attention. Do tell. Do tell. AMARULA: Just wake me up when your exciting tale is over. And has anyone ever told you that you make a better door than a window!? Now move out of the way of my sunbeams! - [Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes You Just Have To Let It All Hang Out](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-sometimes-you-just-have-to-let-it-all-hang-out/) - We are participating in Blogpaws Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! - [Zulu Gets Boxed Into A Corner](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-gets-boxed-into-a-corner/) - ZULU: As you may remember from this post, I am not really a cat who likes boxes. I can just never get comfy. ZULU: But when I see Frodo looking so cozy I just have to get myself into the box with him! But it took a lot of tries to get situated just right.... - [Wordless Wednesday: Amarula is Ready for Her Close Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-amarula-is-ready-for-her-close-up/) - [Amarula and the Dangers of Too Much Catnip](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-and-the-dangers-of-too-much-catnip/) - Amarula always gets a little amorous when she spends too much time in the catnip patch! Clearly she really overindulged for her to be so friendly with Frodo! FRODO: I knew this day would come!! FRODO: Amarula really does love me!! AMARULA: What the heck just happened here??! I hope that stupid human didn't have - [Sunday Selfie: Yup! My Laugh Does Light Up The Room!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-yup-my-laugh-does-light-up-the-room/) - Mom's right! My smile and laughter does really light up the room!! This is Frodo's Sunday Selfie for The Cat On My Head Sunday Blog Hop! - [Wordless Wednesday: When You Hog The Bed and The Sunpuddles](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-you-hog-the-bed-and-the-sunpuddles/) - Wordless Wednesday: When You Hog The Bed and The Sunpuddles - [Claiming the Catnip Patch](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/claiming-the-catnip-patch/) - FRODO: Normally I love to share but today this catnip patch is all mine! I am having so much fun rolling in it--though I can't figure out why mom looks less than impressed... FRODO: Bring dirt into the house?!?! Who? Little ole me? What makes you say that? We are joining Comedy Plus Awww Monday - [Wordless Wednesday: Trading Places](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-trading-places/) - And harmony is restored..... - [Rocking Chair Wars](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/rocking-chair-wars/) - ZULU: Oh my beloved rocking chair. It's my favorite seat in the house! ZULU: But every so often, Frodo decides that he wants to usurp my throne! ZULU: And we have a little whappity whap! ZULU: I show him who's boss! ZULU: But we always hug it out in the end! ZULU: And my - [The Coveted Window Seat](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-coveted-window-seat/) - Today Amarula learned why the window seat isn't always the best seat in the house: Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! My favorite thing on my daily to-do list is _look menacing and gorgeous in equal measure! My least favorite thing on my daily to-do list is _update my list - [Wordless Wednesday: When You Can't Move Your Arm Cause Someone Looks Too Comfy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-you-cant-move-your-arm-cause-someone-looks-too-comfy/) - [Frodo's Credibility Goes Down The Toilet](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-credibility-goes-down-the-toilet/) - The Human: So a few days ago I noticed that my office was starting to smell a little...shall we say...off. Upon closer inspection, it became odiferously clear that some feline had been using my planter as their own personal commode. But who could it be... The Human: Was it you Amarula? AMARULA: Sure! Everyone always - [A Sad Selfie Sunday](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-sad-selfie-sunday/) - AMARULA: This selfie is of me looking wistfully towards the heavens because I just received the sad news of the mighty Punapippuri, King Kitty Cat of Finland's passing. Please visit the website to pass on your condolences. He was deeply loved. We will all miss his antics. Seems like we have been losing a lot - [Wordless Wednesday: Room For One More?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-room-for-one-more/) - When someone tells you there is only room for one but you're not convinced... - [Happy Canada Day!!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-canada-day-2/) - While you can likely tell by the looks on their faces that Amarula and Frodo were not thrilled to wear their Canada Day attire, Zulu loves posing for the camera and considers himself quite handsome in a hat! Happy Canada Day! Happy Birthday Canada! We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [The Sad Fate of Amarula's Hexagon of Happiness](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-sad-fate-of-amarulas-hexagon-of-happiness/) - AMARULA: Ah, finally a few moments to myself in my beloved Hexagon of Happiness AMARULA: Now I can finally take a well-earned nap...wait a minute...I sense something evil headed this way... AMARULA: Noooooooooooooooooooooooo! FRODO: Hey big sis. That sure looks cozy! Can you scooch over so I can come in too? AMARULA: Get away from - [Wordless Wednesday: That's My Blade of Grass, And That One, And That One...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-thats-my-blade-of-grass-and-that-one-and-that-one/) - [Zulu Has Tunnel Vision](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-has-tunnel-vision/) - ZULU: I love when mom let's me have supervised outdoor time. Of all the things I do outside my favorite is hanging out in my tunnel! ZULU: My tunnel is the perfect place to stretch... ZULU: Or take a lovely snooze... ZULU: But best of all, my tunnel is a wonderful place to play with - [Sunday Selfie: Press the Snooze Button Please!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-press-the-snooze-button-please/) - ZULU: Press the snooze button please mom! I'm a gentleman but I'm not above showing off my claws of fury to get my way! This is Zulu’s Sunday Selfie for The Cat On My Head Sunday Blog Hop! - [Wordless Wednesday: Look Mom No Cavities!!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-look-mom-no-cavities/) - [Sometimes It's Extra Hard to Get Outta Bed!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sometimes-its-extra-hard-to-get-outta-bed/) - ZULU: Mondays can be tough even for us felines! So we do our best to look extra cute so Mom doesn't have the heart to wake us and we all can sleep in a little longer! ZULU: So what do you think? Are we doing a good job of looking too cute and comfy to - [Hallelujah! A Collarless Sunday Selfie!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/hallelujah-a-collarless-sunday-selfie/) - AMARULA: Gotta take a selfie real fast before the Human puts that hideous collar on me! AMARULA: That didn't last nearly long enough! Do you see what I have to put up with!? NOTE FROM HUMAN: I only put the collar on when she goes outside! (though I will admit that I occasionally forget to - [Wordless Wednesday: Waiting for Someone to Throw the Ball](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-waiting-for-someone-to-throw-the-ball/) - [Sunday Selfie: Nap Time in the Grass](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-nap-time-in-the-grass/) - This is Amarula's Sunday Selfie for The Cat On My Head Sunday Blog Hop! - [Wordless Wednesday: Who wants to Share A Sunbeam With Me?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-who-wants-to-share-a-sunbeam/) - [It's Snowing in Summer!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-snowing-in-summer/) - AMARULA: This morning I was about to go outside when I saw this: SNOW! The snow had returned! The Human had lied about winter being over. AMARULA: It was everywhere! AMARULA: Oh yeah...I'm not going out there! This summer snow is even more insidious then winter snow--some of it even got in the - [A Trio of Caturday Art](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-trio-of-caturday-art/) - Here's the gang using photos taken from the last week using different LunaPic effects: Zulu outside using the Delauney effect; Amarula using nouveau; Frodo using Beauty We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [Frodo Tries To Get His Foot In The Door](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-tries-to-get-his-foot-in-the-door/) - It's the human here! I made the mistake of trying to close my office door to actually get some work done. Someone had different ideas...any guess who? At first Frodo was quite patient Frodo's patience did not last long! Now I know how the scratches got at the bottom of the door! You have - [Wordless Wednesday: Press The Snooze Button Please!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-press-the-snooze-button-please/) - [Sunday Selfie: Zulu in the Great Outdoors](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-zulu-in-the-great-outdoors/) - ZULU: Here I am in all my glory girlcats! Mom lets me and Frodo outdoors on supervised visits. I love it out here--chasing squirrels, sitting in the sun and smelling the fresh air. But the real reason I love it outside so much...cause the greenery really sets off my lovely chocolate fur! This is - [An Uninvited Guest](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/an-uninvited-guest/) - AMARULA: I am in a bad mood! Wanna guess why? AMARULA: My number one nemesis Frodo. As per usual, I was having a pleasant nap and the Orange Menace snuck up on me. AMARULA: All I have to do is give him one good kick with my back leg and he would roll right off - [How Much Do You Love Me?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/how-much-do-you-love-me/) - How Much Do You Love Me? - [Sunday Selfie: Sundays are for Sleeping in!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-sundays-are-for-sleeping-in/) - FRODO: Some Sundays it can be hard to get up FRODO: I asked mom to take the selfie cause I just didn't have the energy. I am gonna stay in bed all day and sleep. FRODO: Did someone say breakfast time?! This is Frodo's Sunday Selfie for The Cat On My Head Sunday Blog - [Who's That Handsome Mancat?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/whos-that-handsome-mancat/) - FRODO: Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I'm so excited! Look at the lovely collar mom got me! FRODO: Mom says I have to wear it because I am so fast when we go on my supervised outdoor explorations that I get real close to catching birds (though of course I was only trying to - [The Tender Side Of Amarula: Chin Scratches and Tummy Rubs!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-tender-side-of-amarula-chin-scratches-and-tummy-rubs/) - Amarula would not want any of you to know this but--despite how she acts around Zulu and Frodo and how "ferocious" she likes to appear even regarding "the Human"--she is a very tender cat. One of her favorite things in the world is for me to hold her in my lap with her tummy - [Caturday Art: Friends and Enemies](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-friends-and-enemies/) - The above photo for Caturday Art is taken using Beauty filter from LunaPic. It's the photo from Wednesday showing Zulu and Frodo reunited now that Busy has left This is from the photo of Amarula from Thankful Thursday's blog pondering how she would love to get rid of Frodo and Zulu (though I agree - [Thankful Thursday: Amarula Counts Her Blessings (sorta)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/thankful-thursday-amarula-counts-her-blessings-sorta/) - AMARULA: Well the snow is all melted, it's stopped raining, I can spend long hours outside and Busy the puppy is gone. I am finally master once more of my domain! AMARULA: Now if only I could get rid of Frodo and Zulu! Then I could really be thankful! We are Joining Brian's Thankful - [Wordless Wednesday: Best Friends Forever!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-best-friends-forever/) - Now that Busy the pup is gone, things are back to normal and the bromance continues... - [Amarula and Zulu: New Best Friends?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-and-zulu-new-best-friends/) - ZULU: Hey Amarula. What ya doing in there? Come out and play. AMARULA: No! Leave me alone. I am busy sulking because the Human refuses to get rid of that stupid puppy Busy! He is the bane of my existence. ZULU: I thought Frodo and I were the bane of your existence? AMARULA: You - [Wordless Wednesday: One Last Night By The Fire With A Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-one-last-night-by-the-fire-with-a-friend/) - Busy the puppy leaves us tomorrow to go back home (to a very loving home so don't feel too bad for him or Frodo--who will gets lots of cuddle time from Zulu) so the two friends are spending one last night hanging by the fire! We will miss you Busy! (Well, maybe not Zulu and - [Frodo and Busy's Favorite Games: Hide and Seek and Boxing](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-and-busys-favorite-games-hide-and-seek-and-boxing/) - Hide and Seek: FRODO: When we aren't playing Hide and Seek I like to teach Busy some of my boxing moves cause I know that Amarula might introduce the poor puppy to her "Claws of Chaos!" He needs to know how to defend himself! I took it upon myself to show him some moves! - [Selfie Sunday: I Am Not In the Mood!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-i-am-not-in-the-mood/) - AMARULA: As long as that hideous creature Busy continues to trespass in my territory you will get no happy selfies from me! (Thank God he goes home in a few days!) AMARULA: The nincompoop doesn't even notice my death stares! AMARULA: But I will happily show off my fluffy tail of terror (which the idiot also - [Zulu and Amarula: Working Together To Destroy A Common Enemy?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-and-amarula-working-together-to-destroy-a-common-enemy/) - ZULU: Doh...dee...doh...Busy the puppy is having a nap so I can come out of the basement and ...wink...wink...spend time with my ladies! You know who you are... AMARULA: There you are Zulu! I've been looking everywhere for you. I can't believe I am saying this but I need your help! ZULU: What?!?! Have you been - [Wordless Wednesday: Dinner And A Nap](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-dinner-and-a-nap/) - [Basket Case!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/basket-case/) - FRODO: Though I love my new friend Busy, sometimes a feline needs just a little personal space, and though he asked to share my basket with me I felt I had to say no cause that's my big brother Zulu's spot (which I am sure he will reclaim once he comes out of hiding in - [Sunday Selfie: Zulu and Frodo Forever!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-zulu-and-frodo-forever/) - FRODO: I insisted on taking this selfie of me and Zulu. I don't want you guys to think I've forgotten about Zulu just cause I'm having so much fun with Busy the puppy! FRODO: Best friends forever!! This is Frodo and Zulu’s Selfie Sunday for The Cat On My Head Sunday Blog Hop! - [Wordless Wednesday: The Love Affair Between Busy The Puppy And Frodo Continues...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-the-love-affair-between-busy-the-puppy-and-frodo-continues/) - This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! - [It's A New Cat...No, It's A Piglet...No, It's A Puppy!?!?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-a-new-cat-no-its-a-piglet-no-its-a-puppy/) - It's A New Cat...No, It's A Piglet...No, It's A Puppy!?!? - [Sunday Selfies: The Trio is All Ears For Easter! (Starring the Fabled Tortie Bunny!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfies-the-trio-is-all-ears-for-easter-starring-the-fabled-tortie-bunny/) - FRODO: Not only has spring arrived and we're back making visits outside but Mom got us these fantastic bunny ears that I just love wearing! Look at me eating my favorite cat grass -- I look just like a real Easter bunny! AMARULA: Ha Ha! Look how ridiculous Frodo looks! He actually thinks wearing those - [Wordless Wednesday: Cause Sometimes You Only Need to Stretch The Top Half](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-cause-sometimes-you-only-need-to-stretch-the-top-half/) - PS: Our friend and fellow blogger Frimousse went to the Rainbow Bridge and it would be wonderful if you could visit the blog and put in a few words of condolence if you have the time (I know many of you have already) A very sad loss! Link here - [Thankful Thursday: Nothing's Better Than A Best Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/thankful-thursday-nothings-better-than-a-best-friend/) - Thankful Thursday - [Christmas Comes Late (...or very early) and It's Great!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/christmas-comes-late-or-very-early-and-its-great/) - Christmas Comes Late (...or very early) and It's Great! - [Selfie Sunday: Amarula and Her Best Friend Mr. Scratchy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-amarula-and-her-best-friend-mr-scratchy/) - AMARULA: As you know, dear readers, I don't usually like having my photo taken, but after having both Frodo and Zulu trying to use my scratcher, I wanted to take this selfie to have photographic evidence that it is MINE! AMARULA: I love it. How could I not? My scratcher plays an important role - [Caturday Art: The Gang Gets Colorful](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-the-gang-gets-colorful/) - This is the photo of Amarula and Zulu from Friday's post. The pink almost makes them look like friends! Lunapic's Beauty theme. Have to include Frodo. This is from Wednesday's post using Picasso theme from LunaPic. We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [Nap Time Interrupted...Again!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nap-time-interrupted-again/) - Nap Time Interrupted...Again! - [Wordless Wednesday: Cause Sometimes There's Nothing Better Than a Warm Belly and Toasty Armpits](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-cause-sometimes-theres-nothing-better-than-a-warm-belly-and-toasty-armpits/) - Wordless Wednesday: Cause Sometimes There's Nothing Better Than a Warm Belly and Toasty Armpits - [We're Winners!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/were-winners/) - FRODO: You may remember that a couple of weeks ago 15andmeowing had a contest to give away a St. Patty's Day catnip-filled mat as well as some catnip toys and we won! I was so happy! Amarula sometimes calls me a loser so I wasn't sure I was eligible to enter a contest but it - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Gives Zulu an Earful!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodo-gives-zulu-an-earful/) - Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Gives Zulu an Earful! - [Caturday Art: St. Patty's Day Gets A Second Look](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-st-pattys-day-gets-a-second-look/) - Caturday Art: St. Patty's Day Gets A Second Look - [Happy St. Patty's Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-st-pattys-day/) - Happy St. Patty's Day! - [Frodo Spices Things Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-spices-things-up/) - Frodo Spices Things Up! - [Selfie Sunday: Winter...It's Back!!!!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-winter-its-back/) - Selfie Sunday: Winter...It's Back!!!! - [Wordless Wednesday: I'm Ready For My Close Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-im-ready-for-my-close-up/) - Wordless Wednesday: I'm Ready For My Close Up! - [Selfie Sunday: The Essence of Sunday Napping](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sselfie-sunday-the-essence-of-sunday-napping/) - Selfie Sunday: The Essence of Sunday Napping - [Wordless Wednesday: I Told You There Was Room For Both of Us On The Lazyboy, Zulu!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-i-told-you-there-was-room-for-both-of-us-on-the-lazyboy-zulu/) - There's even room for one more: any takers? - [Trash Talking With Frodo](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/trash-talking-with-frodo/) - The crime scene: An overturned trash can... The HUMAN: HEY!! Which one of you felines knocked over the trash can? AMARULA: Not me, I'm still staring out the window giving winter the evil eye. ZULU: Not me, I've been grooming in the sunpuddle (gotta look good for the shecats!) FRODO: Yeah me too mom! I've just been - [A Surreptitious Sunday Selfie](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-surreptitious-sunday-selfie/) - A Sunday selfie? Yep! Look closer... Signs of life... AMARULA: What the h@#!... AMARULA: Who dares disturb my slumber!? AMARULA: You want me to take a selfie?! OK I will take a selfie only if you don't tell Frodo about my hiding place! Pfffft! There how do you like selfie!! This is Amarula’s Selfie Sunday for the - [Caturday Art: All In the Family](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-all-in-the-family/) - Caturday Art - [Come Play With Me!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/come-play-with-me/) - Kitten trying to get owner to stop work and come play - [Wordless Wednesday: Cause You Can Never Have Enough Photos of Kitties in A Basket!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-cause-you-can-never-have-enough-photos-of-kitties-in-a-basket/) - Wordless Wednesday: Cause You Can Never Have Enough Photos of Kitties in A Basket! - [A Family that Plays (or Fights?) Together, Stays Together](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-family-that-plays-or-fights-together-stays-together/) - A Family that Plays (or Fights?) Together, Stays Together - [Selfie Sunday: Amarula Is Channel Surfing](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-amarula-is-channel-surfing/) - Selfie Sunday: Amarula Is Channel Surfing - [Winter! Could it Get Any Worse? (Oh yes it can)!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/winter-could-it-get-any-worse-oh-yes-it-can/) - Amarula: Winter! Just look at all that cold and snow. It looks like it will never end and I am stuck inside until it does! At least things can't get any worse... AMARULA: What the...Frodo when did you sneak up behind me! This is MY winter viewing platform! FRODO: Hey there big sis! Isn't winter wonderful? - [Wordless Wednesday: Is There Anything Cuter Than Two Kitties in A Basket?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-is-there-anything-cuter-than-two-kitties-in-a-basket/) - This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! - [Happy Valentine's Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-valentines-day/) - Happy Valentine's Day! - [Some Cats Prefer To Think Outside The Box!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/some-cats-prefer-to-think-outside-the-box/) - ZULU: Frodo sure seemed to love being in his box last week. Maybe I'll give it a try. ZULU: Hmm. This isn't too comfy, I must say. Maybe I'm doing something wrong... ZULU: Maybe if I just shift over.... ZULU: Nope. Still no good.... ZULU: How did Frodo do it!? I think boxes are just not for me.... - [Selfie Sunday: Will You...Yes, I'm Pointing To You...Be My Valentine?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-will-you-yes-im-pointing-to-you-be-my-valentine/) - Selfie Sunday: Will You...Yes, I'm Pointing To You...Be My Valentine? - [Caturday Art: A Box Full of Beauty!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-a-box-full-of-beauty/) - Caturday Art: A Box Full of Beauty! - [The Art of Compromise](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-art-of-compromise/) - The Art of Compromise - [Wordless Wednesday: Oh it's You! Come Join Me By the Fire!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-oh-its-you-come-join-me-by-the-fire/) - ...(tummy rubs are optional--but highly recommended) This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! - [Frodo's All Boxed In!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-all-boxed-in/) - Frodo's All Boxed In! - [Selfie Sunday: Sweet Dreams](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-sweet-dreams/) - FRODO: I love napping by the heater....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz FRODO: I just had a horrible nightmare! Where's my ducky!? I need my ducky! FRODO: Ahhhhhh...that's better! Sweet dreams! This is Frodo’s (and ducky's) Selfie Sunday for the blog hop (hosted by The Cat on My Head) - [Caturday Art: The Art of A Hug](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-the-art-of-a-hug/) - Caturday Art: The Art of A Hug - [Farewell To A Feline Friend: A Hug in Honor of RouXy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/farewell-to-a-feline-friend-a-hug-in-honor-of-rouxy/) - It is with a heavy heart that we heard that RouXy, our feline friend who lives in France, went to the Rainbow Bridge yesterday. Frodo, Zulu and Amarula had just met him recently but he seemed like a wonderful, spirited cat. He only had 3 legs because when he was young he got caught in - [Wordless Wednesday: Say Cheese!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-say-cheese/) - Wordless Wednesday: Say Cheese! - [Selfie Sunday: Zulu Gets the Best Spot in the House](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-zulu-gets-the-best-spot-in-the-house/) - Selfie Sunday: Zulu Gets the Best Spot in the House - [Caturday Art: Frodo Feeling Quirky](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-frodo-feeling-quirky/) - I tried Lunapic for the first time today! Very cool. This is the quirky filter which suits Frodo's personality. I am using it on the photo from Wordless Wednesday. The original: We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [Nap Time Interrupted](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nap-time-interrupted/) - AMARULA: Ah! Friday afternoon....I am looking forward to a nice long nap beside my beloved new scratcher... AMARULA: And just like that another nap is ruined... PS We just read that our French feline friend RouXy (beloved pal of Frimousse) is very ill. Please visit his website (link here) and send your positive thoughts. He - [Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes It's Just a Tip-of-The-Nose-in-A-Sunpuddle Kinda Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-sometimes-its-just-a-tip-of-the-nose-in-a-sunpuddle-kinda-day/) - Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes It's Just a Tip-of-The-Nose-in-A-Sunpuddle Kind of A Day - [Mancat Monday: The MANicure](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-the-manicure/) - Mancat Monday: The MANicure Ah yes! Much better! A mancat has to look his best for the ladies! - [Selfie Sunday: Amarula The Co-Worker](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-amarula-the-co-worker/) - Amarula may come off as a tough tortie...and she is...but she is a real momma's girl! As you may remember from Wednesday (link here) all the cats love joining me on my desk when I am TRYING to work. But Amarula in particular loves sitting in the drawer in my desk beside me as - [Caturday Art: Best Buds](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-best-buds/) - Frodo and Zulu cuddling as usual! The first is using the Lux filter from Dreamscope: - [Wordless Wednesday: How's A human Supposed to Get Any Work Done?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-hows-a-human-supposed-to-get-any-work-done/) - Wordless Wednesday: How's A human Supposed to Get Any Work Done? - [Mancat Monday: The Best Chair In the House](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mancat-monday-the-best-chair-in-the-house/) - ZULU: I love this rocking chair! I know most felines have a fav chair and while Frodo tends to favor the Lazy Boy and Amarula likes the futon, I love this old-school rocking chair! Sometimes I will even lean back to make it actually rock back and forth (though it only moves a little as - [Selfie Sunday: Cool Breezes and Warm Bellies](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-cool-breezes-and-warm-bellies/) - Selfie Sunday -FRODO: Cool winter breezes call for warm winter bellies! - [Caturday Art: The Kiss!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-the-kiss/) - As you may recall, we have photographic evidence that Amarula (ostensibly driven mad by snow and too much mulled wine, according to her) kissed Frodo - [Staring Contest Showdown: And the Winner is....](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/staring-contest-showdown-and-the-winner-is/) - Staring Contest Showdown: And the Winner is.... - [Wordless Wednesday: Will Frodo and Zulu Find Me If I Hide In Here?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-will-frodo-and-zulu-find-me-if-i-hide-in-here/) - Wordless Wednesday: Do You Think Those Felines Will Find Me If I Hide Here? - [Monday Madness: Amarula Has Cabin Fever!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-madness-amarula-has-cabin-fever/) - Monday Madness: Amarula Has Cabin Fever! - [Selfie Sunday: A Winter Day By A Window](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-a-winter-day-by-a-window/) - ZULU: Yep, I've found the perfect spot in the sun! It's one of the few times I want to be near a window in the winter! ZULU: Come on! Give me a nice little scratch under my chin and I'll share my sunpuddle with you! This is Zulu’s Selfie Sunday for the blog hop (hosted - [Caturday Art: A Basket Full of Snowflakes](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-a-basket-full-of-snowflakes/) - Caturday Art: A Basket Full of Snowflakes - [Wordless Wednesday: When You Can't Decide Between the Basket and the Floor](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-you-cant-decide-between-the-basket-and-the-floor/) - [Selfie Sunday: Proof Your New Year's Party Got A Little Out Of Hand...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-proof-your-new-years-party-got-a-little-out-of-hand/) - Signs your New Years party got a little out of hand are when you wake up on the floor wearing a Christmas sweater you despise in the arms of your arch enemy! This is a DUO Selfie Sunday of Amarula and Frodo for the blog hop (hosted by The Cat on My Head) - [Caturday Art: Happy New Year!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-happy-new-year/) - It's hard to get a photo of all three of the felines together so we are using the one from yesterday of the gang enjoying their boxes. We added a few festive touches. Happy New Year! The cats are ready to party!! We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [A Box: The Best Christmas Present of All! (AND Zulu and Frodo Finally Get Their Say!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-box-the-best-christmas-present-of-all-and-zulu-and-frodo-finally-get-their-say/) - You may remember that a little while ago the cats were playing musical boxes but there was a bit too much pushing and shoving and it looked like we needed a third box! Well, not only did aunt Sarah get the cats that cool Christmas sweater, she also got them... ...you guessed it...an empty Amazon - [A Plethora of Presents: Fashionable Christmas Felines!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-plethora-of-presents-fashionable-christmas-felines/) - The cats are still waiting for their Secret Paws gift to arrive (so there are still some gifts to unwrap!) but so far their favorite seems to be a festive sweater their aunt (a veterinarian) gave the kitties! Apparently a talented vet tech at her work makes them! Frodo loved its cozy warmth! Even Amarula - [Caturday Art: Frodo Looking Festive!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-frodo-looking-festive/) - I did not have to add much art to this photo to make it festive. Only the hat and frame (sadly not the snow)! Frodo was already wearing a festive red collar (which he loves). He ran outside again to investigate the snow! He can't get enough of it (unlike Zulu and Amarula). Happy - [Time For My Human to Die: I've Been Antlered!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/time-for-my-human-to-die-ive-been-antlered/) - AMARULA: Trust me, this is one reindeer Santa does not want pulling his sleigh! AMARULA: Why me!? Surely this qualifies as animal abuse! Here are Amarula’s Friendly Fill-Ins hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy’s Reader! Week 33: December 23, 2016 I still need to find where the human is hiding Frodo and Zulu’s presents so I - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo's Approach to the Best Way to Handle Winter](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodos-approach-to-the-best-way-to-handle-winter/) - This is Frodo's Wordless Wednesday blog hop! - [It's Here! And One Valiant Feline Goes Out To Investigate...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-here-and-one-valiant-feline-goes-out-to-investigate/) - 10-15cm of snow! Frodo lasted three seconds before running back inside! - [Monday Madness: The Cats Play Musical Boxes!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/monday-madness-the-cats-play-musical-boxes/) - Monday Madness: The Cats Play Musical Boxes! - [Selfie Sunday: There's Nothing Like A Nice Relaxing Sunday Bath](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-theres-nothing-like-a-nice-relaxing-sunday-bath/) - Selfie Sunday: There's Nothing Like A Nice Relaxing Sunday Bath - [Caturday Art: Amarula in Shades of Grey](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-amarula-in-shades-of-grey/) - This is a photo of Amarula showing off her belly on the sidewalk (from her Sherlock Hopeless story on Monday). It was made using the Charcoal filter from Dreamscope! I can't decide if it makes her look more ferocious or less! Original: We are joining Athena’s Caturday Art blog hop! - [Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Invites An Already Stuffed Friend To Dinner](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-frodo-invites-an-already-stuffed-friend-to-dinner-a-friend-to-dinner/) - Wordless Wednesday: Frodo Invites An Already Stuffed Friend To Dinner (PS this was the same toy he STOLE from my grocery bag a few weeks about that I wrote about here! He loves it!) Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! - [Amarula is Famous! Book Release: Makin’ Biscuits – Weird Cat Habits and the Even Weirder Habits of the Humans Who Love Them](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/amarula-is-famous-book-release-makin-biscuits-weird-cat-habits-and-the-even-weirder-habits-of-the-humans-who-love-them/) - Book Release: Makin’ Biscuits – Weird Cat Habits and the Even Weirder Habits of the Humans Who Love Them - [Sherlock Hopeless Pet Detective: Part 3 Mission Accomplished!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sherlock-hopeless-pet-detective-part-3-mission-accomplished/) - Sherlock Hopeless Pet Detective: Part 3 Mission Accomplished! - [Selfie Sunday: Amarula Photobombs Frodo!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-amarula-photobombs-frodo/) - Frodo was all set for his close-up when Amarula photobombed him (see whiskers to the right!). She always has to be the center of attention! Luckily Frodo doesn't mind sharing! This is Frodo's Selfie Sunday for the blog hop (hosted by The Cat on My Head) - [Caturday Art: Sherlock Hopeless Gets Artsy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-sherlock-hopeless-gets-artsy/) - This photo is an artful rendition of Amarula being unsuspectingly shadowed by that Felonious Feline from the previous Sherlock Hopeless detective story - [Two Lazy Boys On A Lazyboy!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/two-lazy-boys-on-a-lazyboy/) - Yet another stressful day for our two boys, Zulu and Frodo. They had the difficult task of trying to find the most comfortable position on the Lazyboy chair. - [Wordless Wednesday: Best Camouflage Ever, Can You Find the Cat?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-best-camouflage-ever-can-you-find-the-cat/) - Wordless Wednesday: Best Camouflage Ever, Can You Find the Cat? - [Sherlock Hopeless Pet Detective: Part 2 Sidewalk Showdown!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sherlock-hopeless-pet-detective-part-2-sidewalk-showdown/) - Sherlock Hopeless Pet Detective: Part 2 Sidewalk Showdown! Cats decide who is boss - [Frodo's Sad Selfie Sunday](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-sad-selfie-sunday/) - Frodo's Sad Selfie Sunday blog hop - [Caturday Art: Bath Time in Vivid Color!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-bath-time-in-vivid-color/) - Caturday Art: Bath Time in Vivid Color! - [Zulu's Lessons In SunPuddle Bathing](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulus-lessons-in-sunpuddle-bathing/) - ZULU: With the weather taking a sad turn towards the lower end of the temperature gauge, you can be sure that means us felines will be spending more time indoors and less time on supervised outdoor visits! Therefore, it's absolutely vital to take full advantage of indoor sunpuddles. While Amarula would tell you otherwise (and - [Wordless Wednesday Staring Contest: Who's Gonna Blink First?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-staring-contest-whos-gonna-blink-first/) - Wordless Wednesday Staring Contest: Who's Gonna Blink First? Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop! - [Solution to the Monday Blues: Find Your Happy Place!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/solution-to-the-monday-blues-find-your-happy-place/) - Solution to the Monday Blues: Find Your Happy Place! - [Sunday Selfie: Outta My Way It's Dinner Time!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-outta-my-way-its-dinner-time/) - Sunday Selfie: Outta My Way it's dinner time - [Caturday Art: Napping Kitties and The Versatile Blogger Award](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-napping-kitties-and-the-versatile-blogger-award/) - Caturday Art: Napping Kitties and The Versatile Blogger Award - [A Feline's Guide On How to Deal With Black Friday Madness](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-felines-guide-on-how-to-deal-with-black-friday-madness/) - A Feline's Guide On How to Deal With Black Friday Madness - [Wordless Wednesday: Bath Time!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-bath-time/) - Wordless Wednesday: Sometimes there is nothing better than a bath with a friend - [Sherlock Hopeless: Pet Detective](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sherlock-hopeless-pet-detective/) - Cat goes off to find feline who has been trespassing in her backyard - [Selfie Sunday: I'm Ready For My Close-Up!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/selfie-sunday-im-ready-for-my-close-up/) - ZULU: As promised, you get to bask in my beauty dear readers! I even put on my special collar for this photo shoot! ZULU: Don't be shy! Come closer, you're too far away. ZULU: Come on, closer... ZULU: That's right....a little closer... ZULU: Too close! TOO CLOSE! ZULU: Perfect! This is my Selfie Sunday for - [Caturday Art: Zulu Looking Sketchy!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-zulu-looking-sketchy/) - Caturday Art: Zulu Looking Sketchy! - [House Rules: Elbows (and legs and tails) Off the Table](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/house-rules-elbows-and-legs-and-tails-off-the-table/) - FRODO and ZULU: Mom has strict rules about us cats not being allowed on the table. - [Wordless Wednesday: Seriously...Someone's Going to Clean this Mess Up, Right?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-seriously-someones-going-to-clean-this-mess-up-right/) - AMARULA: The trees just threw their garbage all over our yard! Who's gonna clean this up!? Damn selfish softwoods! - [Someone Gets an Early Christmas Present!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/someone-gets-an-early-christmas-present/) - So the human goes grocery shopping this morning and comes home with a Christmas present for a certain group of felines. - [Sunday Selfie: This is What I Say to Winter!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-this-is-what-i-say-to-winter/) - Sunday Selfie: This is what I say to winter! Pfffft! - [Caturday Art: A Museum-Worthy Mouser](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-a-museum-worthy-mouser/) - Frodo looks like a Rembrandt! And is a museum worthy mouser! - [Winter: Is It Over Yet?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/winter-is-it-over-yet/) - When I open my eyes winter will be gone! - [Wordless Wednesday: I Can Touch My Nose With My Tongue!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-i-can-touch-my-nose-with-my-tongue/) - Wordless Wednesday I can touch my nose with my tongue! - [Man Crush Monday: A Tail of Love](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/man-crush-monday-a-tail-of-love/) - Man Crush Monday. Cats in love - [Happy Halloween From the Trick or Treating Trio!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-halloween-from-the-trick-or-treating-trio/) - Happy Halloween! The cats showoff their Halloween costumes! - [Sunday Selfie: Go Ahead, Make My Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-go-ahead-make-my-day/) - Sunday Selfie cat on sidewalk go ahead make my day - [Caturday Art: Frodo's in Stitches!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/caturday-art-frodos-in-stitches/) - caturday art blog hop and Frodo is in stitches! - [Winter is Coming: Run!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/winter-is-coming-run/) - Falling leaves mean winter is coming! Run! - [Wordless Wednesday: Rub my Belly...You Can Trust Me!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-rub-my-belly-you-can-trust-me/) - Wordless Wednesday: Trust me rub my belly, cat blog hop - [Sunday Selfie Blog Hop: It's Amarula's Turn!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-blog-hop-its-amarulas-turn/) - Sunday Selfie and Amarula is excited about Halloween - [Frodo Gets Animated for National Cat Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-gets-animated-for-national-cat-day/) - The cats get artsy to celebrate National Cat Day - [War and Peace: a Backyard Battleground](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/war-and-peace-a-backyard-battleground/) - War and Peace cats fighting over backyard - [Wordless Wednesday: Bliss](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-bliss/) - Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop: A last little bit of summer bliss - [She's Back....Love is In the Air For Frodo on Mancat Monday!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/shes-back-love-is-in-the-air-for-frodo-on-mancat-mondayshes-back-and-love-is-in-the-air/) - AMARULA: I smell something in the air.... FRODO: Oh Boy oh boy...is it chicken? Do you smell chicken in the air Amarula? AMARULA: No you idiot, it's not chicken! It smells like....a trespasser.... AMARULA: She's behind me isn't she? AMARULA: What are you doing here back in my domain??? FRODO: Who? Who's back Amarula? I - [Frodo's First Kiss!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-first-kiss/) - FRODO: So I was in the backyard hanging with my crew, Zulu and Amarula, when suddenly I sensed a new presence in the air. I turned to see this creature: FRODO: She is hard to see so look again: FRODO: A beautiful apparition appeared as if out of no where! FRODO: I could not believe - [Sunday Selfie Blog Hop](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-blog-hop-2/) - ZULU: As much as I love my brother Frodo, I was astonished and--more than just a little hurt--that he got so much attention last Sunday for his Sunday Selfie blog hop hosted by the Cat on My Head! We all know that I'm the looker in the family! So I spent all morning trying a - [It's Caturday and Zulu Shows-off his Artsy Side!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-caturday-and-zulu-shows-off-his-artsy-side/) - It's caturday and Zulu shows his artistic side - [Pumpkin Carving, Halloween Costumes and Fill ins!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/pumpkin-carving-halloween-costumes-and-fill-ins/) - AMARULA: Halloween?! I’m against it. For obvious reasons (I DO NOT like costumes – they tend to cover up my natural beauty! Pumpkins?! I’m against them too. They always have such sinister faces! Or at least I was against them until our good friend and fantastic artist Nellie made a carved pumpkin - [Happy TockTober!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-tocktober/) - Happy Tock-tober everybody! Today we celebrate cat buttocks (‘tocks) with Catblogoshpere and Ducky at Just Ducky! Each of the cats wanted to celebrate in their own unique way! ZULU! FRODO! AMARULA: As I am a modest ladycat (like one of my fav fellow Torties, Mudpie), I insist you use only a blurry copy of my - [Wordless Wednesday: Amarula's Sexy and She Knows It! Meow!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-amarulas-sexy-and-she-knows-it-meow/) - Wordless Wednesday: Amarula's Sexy and She Knows It! Blog Hop - [A Game of Cat and ... Mouth!?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-game-of-cat-and-mouth/) - A Game of Cat and ... Mouth!? FRODO: Zulu what are you doing? ZULU: Well, I hate to break this to your Frodo, but mom put me in charge of watching you and making sure you don't get into trouble. You have been getting into quite a lot of trouble lately! So I have to - [Sunday Selfie Blog Hop](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/sunday-selfie-blog-hop/) - Sunday selfie cat blog hop - [It's Caturday and Amarula is Feeling Artsy!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-caturday-and-amarula-is-feeling-artsy/) - It's Caturday and Amarula is Feeling Artsy! - [Friendly Fill Ins Number 1 From Amarula](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/friendly-fill-ins-number-1-from-amarula/) - AMARULA: Frodo, Zulu and I are big fans of other cat and pet bloggers so here are my answers for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, hosted by 15andmeowing and McGuffy's Reader! It is good to have a spare box of toys. Those idiots Zulu and Frodo are always stealing my toys so I like to hide - [Wordless Wednesday: Strangest Sleeping Position Ever](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-strangest-sleeping-position-ever/) - Top of Cat Condo: Inside Cat Condo: - [Happy Canadian Thanksgiving from the Cats!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-canadian-thanksgiving-from-the-cats/) - FRODO: Well it's Canadian Thanksgiving today and mom let us all have some turkey. I might love turkey even more than tuna!! Yummy! The problem is that now we all have turkey tummy! And we are lapsing into a Thanksgiving coma....zzz AMARULA: Ummmm...turkey....zzz... ZULU: My belly is filled with turkey...and sunbeams...zzz... FRODO: I need - [Wordless Wednesday: When A Squirrel is so Close You Can Almost Taste it!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-a-squirrel-is-so-close-you-can-almost-taste-it-2/) - Save - [Catting Around: A First Date!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/catting-around-a-first-date/) - AMARULA: So I told you earlier this week about the handsome tomcat I met when the human and I went on our walk... AMARULA: His name is Charlie. Isn't he dreamy (but don't tell him I said so)!! AMARULA: Well, we went on our first date yesterday! He invited me on a walk. (Now pay - [Catting Around: Love Is in The Air!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/catting-around-love-is-in-the-air/) - AMARULA: As you may or may not know, the human and I often go for walks around the neighborhood. She thinks I follow her because I like her and want to hang out. Little does she know that I actually want her nearby in case an errant dog decides to chase me. I figure the - [Wordless Wednesday: Hey! Who Moved My Sunbeam Behind a Cloud?!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-hey-who-moved-my-sunbeam-behind-a-cloud/) - [A Lesson In Personal Space](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-lesson-in-personal-space/) - ZULU: All right Amarula, it's time you accepted that I get to share the backyard with you. There is more than enough space for everyone to have a good time. Now let's prove to mom that we are mature and can act like adults by hanging out without a fight. ZULU: It's only fair that - [Wordless Wednesday: Come On Zulu, Rub my Belly, I Promise Not to Bite](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-come-on-zulu-rub-my-belly-i-promise-not-to-bite/) - [The Cats are Working Hard On Labour Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-cats-are-working-hard-on-labour-dayday/) - AMARULA: Labour!?? I'm against it. I get Frodo to do all my chores! But I always dress up on Labor Day; what can I say, I look great in a tie. FRODO: Goody Goody!! Labour Day is here! Amarula is always nice enough to let me do her chores! I love working! You get - [Wordless Wednesday: Grass is So Tasty!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-grass-is-so-tasty/) - (ZULU: That grass was yummy! Can't wait when I get to taste it again at 3AM when I throw it up by mom's bed!) Save - [Wordless Wednesday: The Sun Really Shows off My Whiskers!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-the-sun-really-shows-off-my-whiskers/) - [In The Doghouse: Hitting Rock Bottom](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/in-the-doghouse-hitting-rock-bottom/) - AMARULA: So the human is a little miffed with Frodo who has been grounded indoors until he learns what areas of the backyard he is supposed to stay away from! Hee Hee Hee! So it started something like this...I noticed Frodo hanging out in the backyard staring longingly at the rock garden area that the - [Snuggles and Sunshine, Does Life Get Any Better Than This?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/snuggles-and-sunshine-does-life-get-any-better-than-this/) - [Catnip: Just Say No!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/catnip-just-say-no/) - AMARULA: Well, don't say I didn't warn you. I predicted that Frodo and Zulu were just too young to handle the responsibility that comes with having your very own catnip patch in your backyard (well, MY backyard technically--no matter what the human says-- but you know what I mean). I told the human that - [Wordless Wednesday: When a Squirrel is So Close You Can Almost Taste It!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-when-a-squirrel-is-so-close-you-can-almost-taste-it/) - Save Save - [Happy International Cat Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-international-cat-day/) - FRODO: In honor of international cat day, I was able to dig up one of the ONLY photos in existence of all of the trio together! Normally Amarula does not deign to allow Zulu and I to get so close but, because she was so soundly sleeping, Zulu and I were able to sneak up - [Cat Fight at the Catnip Patch!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cat-fight-at-the-catnip-patch/) - FRODO: Ah! There is nothing like the smell of fresh catnip in the morning. I am so glad mom planted it in her garden. FRODO: Oh oh. ZULU: What ya doing Frodo? You know that is my patch of catnip, right? FRODO: Didn't we agree to share? ZULU: I love ya like a brother but - [In the Doghouse: More Trouble in the Catnip Patch!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/in-the-doghouse-more-trouble-in-the-catnip-patch/) - AMARULA: Stop me if this sounds familiar: So a little while ago, Zulu walked by the Human with this little item on his back. AMARULA: Take a closer look! That's right, it's a big piece of peppermint from the human's garden! I wonder how that got there?! It goes something like this... AMARULA: What are - [Wordless Wednesday: Putting the Lazy Back In Lazy Boy Chair](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-putting-the-lazy-back-in-lazy-boy-chair/) - [The Great Escape (attempt)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-great-escape-attempt/) - FRODO: I really don't think it's fair that Amarula can go out whenever she wants and she gets to go out without a harness! There has to be a way outta here! ZULU: I know what you mean Frodo. It just isn't fair! And she has such a smug look! FRODO: I can't even - [Go Climb a Tree!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/go-climb-a-tree/) - FRODO: Hey Zulu what are you staring at? ZULU: I am in the middle of a staring contest with that dastardly red squirrel who lives under the garage! ZULU: Just look at that smug face! FRODO: What's he so smug about Zulu? ZULU: He keeps taunting me by coming almost so close that I can - [Wordless Wednesday: Someone is Not Happy They Can't Go With Mom to Watch the Baseball Game Live](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-someone-is-not-happy-they-cant-go-with-mom-to-watch-the-baseball-game-live/) - [Wordless Wednesday: Who's in Charge of Cleaning Up this Mess!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-whos-in-charge-of-cleaning-up-this-mess/) - Save Save - [Wordless Wednesday: Nothing's Better Than a Nap With A Best Friend](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-nothings-better-than-a-nap-with-a-best-friend/) - It looks like all is forgiven regarding the cat nip patch fight! Save - [Wordless Wednesday: Lineup for the Cat Grass!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-lineup-for-the-cat-grass/) - [The Art of Hugging](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-art-of-hugging/) - AMARULA: Due to his youth and inexperience (i.e. he has yet to experience my claws of death because of my lady-like restraint) Frodo has tried to hug me on several occasions. I can usually tell when he is getting this death-wish idea into his head because his eyes glaze over (although frankly, glazed-over is - [Happy Canada Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/happy-canada-day/) - Frodo: It's Canada's Birthday today! Happy Canada Day from me, Zulu and Amarula! I am not quite sure who Canada is but do you think they would be willing to share their birthday cake with me!? - [Wordless Wednesday: Sleepy Summer Sunbeams!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-sleepy-summer-sunbeams/) - Save - [Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum, Feline!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/fee-fi-fo-feline/) - FRODO: Doh-di-doh, doh-di-doh...I love my leaf pile! FRODO: It is one of my new favorite places since mom starting letting me go outside on a harness! It has wonderful smells....I just love rubbing in it! FRODO: The leaves even taste delicious...a delicate hint of mold mingled with old dog urine! Yum! FRODO: OH - [Forbidden Love](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/forbidden-love/) - ZULU: What are you doing Frodo? You've been staring at that swan for hours! FRODO: I'm in love! I know the feeling is mutual cause she just can't keep her eyes off me! She just keeps staring. She is dumbstruck with loooooooooove ZULU: The word "dumb" might certainly factor in here... FRODO: Isn't she - [Wordless Wednesday: Scratch My Tummy...I Dare You...](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/wordless-wednesday-scratch-my-tummy-i-dare-you/) - Save - [Bath Time: Looking Good for the Ladies!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/bath-time-looking-good-for-the-ladies/) - FRODO: Big brother Zulu says I must pay lots of attention to my grooming cause it's important for me to look good for the ladies. FRODO: He says though I will clearly never be as good looking as him, I can do the best with what I've got! FRODO: Well, what do you think - [Mom Got A New Kitten! (sorta)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/mom-got-a-new-kitten-sorta/) - FRODO: Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy!! I think mom got a new kitten!! Though it sure has a strange tail for a cat! So big and fluffy! And I can't figure out why mom is not making it wear a harness like me and Zulu have to! I love having new friends! I can't - [The Feline Solution to Any Problem: Take A Nap](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-feline-solution-to-any-problem-take-a-nap/) - FRODO: As you know my efforts to get out-and-about and explore the backyard in my harness did not quite go as I had planned. I spent most of the afternoon hiding under the deck stairs. But not to fear! I am going to recharge my bravery with a power nap and get right back out - [Time for My Human to Die](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/time-for-my-human-to-die-3/) - AMARULA: Well, she's done it! The human's really done it! I was minding my own business, having a pleasant day out and about when this orange blob walked by... Apparently the human is now allowing Frodo out on a harness into my outdoors! MY outdoors! It was bad enough having Zulu to contend with - [Zulu's World-wind Tour of the Great Outdoors!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulus-world-wind-tour-of-the-great-outdoors/) - FRODO: As you know, I faltered a little a couple of days ago when I tried to go outside for my first exploration of the backyard. It was all so darn exciting that I was just plain overwhelmed. Luckily, big brother Zulu was at the ready to help me and he took me out for - [Journey into the Great Outdoors (Almost)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/journey-into-the-great-outdoors-almost/) - FRODO: Things did not go quite as planned folks! As you know, last week mom got me a harness and decided to let me go outside! I was sooooooooooooooo excited. I was ready to jump into the great unknown... But I got a little nervous and decided that instead of jumping from the deck - [I'm Free! Free at Last!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/im-free-free-at-last/) - FRODO: It has been a hard week watching Amarula and a (harnessed) Zulu enjoying the great outdoors from my windowsill seat! Not only was it sad but it was also exhausting! But then mom came back from shopping with a brand new harness just for me! I think it really captures my "man-of-adventure" personality! Now - [Why I love Springtime!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/why-i-love-springtime/) - AMARULA: As you know I hate winter! All that snow means I can't go outside for many months. So I love when spring arrives and I can once again rule the outdoors! And yes, while spring also means that Zulu gets to join me outside on his harness...yuck... The real reason I am so happy - [Think Inside the Box!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/think-inside-the-box/) - Feline interest in new treat feeder the Human bought: 0% Feline interest in the box the feeder came in: 100% - [Being "In" is So Out!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/being-in-is-so-out/) - FRODO: Well spring is finally here -- at least that's what Amarula and Zulu keep talking about. They sure are excited about finally going outside again now that the snow is gone (even though Zulu has to wear a harness). FRODO: I must admit it does look very exciting out there! I can only - [Frodo Celebrates National Tabby Day!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodo-celebrates-national-tabby-day/) - AMARULA: Well Frodo, I guess you think you are really something special since today is National Tabby Cat Day. You better not let it go to your head! FRODO: National Tabby Day! Yipee!! How exciting! Take a good look Amarula....what kind of Tabby am I? AMARULA: You're about to be a dead Tabby if you - [In the Doghouse: Dishing the Dirt with Frodo and Zulu!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/in-the-doghouse-dishing-the-dirt/) - AMARULA: So a little while ago, Frodo walked by the Human looking like this: Well, as you can imagine this alarmed the human significantly as her sister had just moments ago dropped off a plant that the Human was in charge of looking after while her sister went on vacation. How did Frodo get into - [Crime & Punishment: The Questioning...and the Defeat](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/crime-punishment-the-questioning-and-the-defeat/) - AMARULA: I have spent the last week wisely gathering clues and spying on monitoring the suspects closely. Sadly, my attempts to question the potential perpetrators did not go as well as I had hoped... SUSPECT #1 ZULU: As Zulu is the most timid cat in the household, I had thought getting him to break under - [Crime and Punishment: The Clues](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/crime-and-punishment-the-clues/) - AMARULA: As you know, dear readers, last week I began my investigation into who has been stealing my toys. I lined up a hefty array of suspects, but I also thought it only fair to present you with the clues that have led me to suspect my list of mischievous miscreants. I don't want anyone - [Crime and Punishment: The Suspects](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/crime-and-punishment-the-suspects/) - AMARULA: As you know from my recent blog post, some cruel beast has been stealing my toys. I have vowed not to rest until the culprit is apprehended and faces the stinging shame of my sharpened claws across his backside (as well as an equally ignominious lashing from the feline-loving dog next door, who - [The Idiot Box](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-idiot-box/) - AMARULA: Life with Frodo continues to be an incredibly taxing experience. My efforts thus far to frighten him into submission with my superior intelligence, wit and sharp claws seem to have had no effect on the nincompoop, who remains frustratingly cheerful and friendly! Curse that ginger's gregariousness! But now that imp must be stopped! He - [My Bathtub's Dirty Secret!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/my-bathtubs-dirty-secret/) - AMARULA: Many of you may not realize just how much I suffer since Frodo has been added to our feline trio. Being pounced on indiscriminately, my favorite box-of-solitude being appropriated and my privacy in the litter box now a forgotten luxury..... Yes, Frodo's crimes are legion and now he is stealing my toys! I - [Time for My Human to Die (Happy St. Patty's Day!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/time-for-my-human-to-die-happy-st-pattys-day/) - The Human's cruelty knows no bounds. Granted, green shows off my emerald eyes to perfection, but still, there are limits! I was almost going to let her live until she added the feathers. Now I am just deciding whether I should wait to kill her until after she feeds me. Murder and mayhem can be - [Somebody is Toying With Me](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/somebody-is-toying-with-me/) - AMARULA: Dearest readers, as you know I am not one to complain. Far be it for me to cast aspersions on the integrity of a fellow feline but, alas, I feel I have no choice. You will remember that last week I produced compelling (and horrifying) images of Frodo and Zulu playing in my secret - [A Real Sour Puss](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-real-sour-puss/) - AMARULA: As you can imagine, life has been a real struggle since Frodo came to join us. The nauseatingly friendly and way-too-energetic kitten seems to have made it his life's mission to be my friend! Despite the fact that the human and Zulu are both more than happy to spend time with him, Frodo insists - [Frodo's Feline Life Lessons: Look on the Warm Side of Winter](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/frodos-feline-life-lessons-look-on-the-warm-side-of-winter/) - FRODO: Well this is my first winter and I gotta tell you I think it's terrific! Now I know that Amarula hates Canadian winters but I think that's just because--between you and me--she can be a bit of a nay-sayer! She tends not to look on the positive side of things. Since the temperature has - [Nemesis of the Month: Retraction!! (babies aren't so bad...)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nemesis-of-the-month-retraction-babies-arent-so-bad/) - FRODO: I know Amarula is going to kill me! She really feels strongly about just who makes her list of "Nemeses" but good golly I just gotta print a retraction against Amarula's wishes on Amarula's "behalf." A few months ago she must just have been having a bad day when she declared that babies were - [A Lesson on the Importance of Personal Space](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-lesson-on-the-importance-of-personal-space/) - ZULU: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Now isn't this comfortable Frodo? Nothing like spending a lazy Saturday enjoying some sunbeams. FRODO: It is wonderful. But... FRODO: I just think things would be even better if we snuggled more. ZULU: Now Frodo, remember what I told you about respecting personal space. FRODO: I think you said you were against it, - [Zulu's Essential Lessons in Cattiness](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulus-essential-lessons-in-cattiness/) - Zulu: Frodo, when my dearly departed brother Biltong and I first became part of this household, Amarula was already on the scene. Clearly jealous of our good looks and sparkling personalities, she refused to acknowledge our existence, so my brother and I had to learn some basic life lessons all on our own. But, - [Introducing Frodo the Kitten!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/introducing-frodo-the-kitten/) - FRODO: As you may have guessed from Amarula's last post, I have recently arrived to make mom's feline duo a trio! I'm very excited to be here! Zulu is making me feel very welcome. I think mom was right that since Biltong's death he has really been missing having a fellow feline to cuddle - [Something Wicked This Way Comes: A Feline Phantom!?!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/something-wicked-this-way-comes-a-feline-phantom/) - AMARULA: As you know, the Human and Zulu have been very sad since Biltong died (and I must admit to missing him just a little). I was worried the Human would do something crazy like go out and get another cat just when I was finally down to only one live-in-nemesis, Zulu. But lately, the - [Nemesis of the Month: Odin the Puppy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nemesis-of-the-month-odin-the-puppy/) - AMARULA: Well, just when I thought I was actually about to get through a month without a Nemesis, suddenly Odin appeared! I was minding my own business, surveying my domain when he appeared with my neighbor! Here I am all happiness pre-puppy; the easy-going and lovable Amarula you have all come to know and love: - [Cool Cat of the Month: Malvolio](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cool-cat-of-the-month-malvolio/) - MAL: Before you even begin with your interview Amarula, let me just tell you that I am usually too busy terrorizing the neighborhood mice and keeping the humans in line in my area to take time out for an interview. But you're cute and I hear you have access to a major supply of cat - [Squirrel Hunt, Feline Style!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/squirrel-hunt-feline-style/) - AMARULA: As you know, squirrels are one of the bane's of my existence. Out of sheer desperation to rid myself and my territory of those little furry balls of ferociousness, I have actually lowered myself to enlist the aid of yet another bane of my existence: Zulu. Today the plan is to teach Zulu how - [Time For My Human to Die (and Happy Halloween!)](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/time-for-my-human-to-die-and-happy-halloween/) - AMARULA: While it's true that few felines could carry off a hat as well as I can, forcing me to wear a Halloween headpiece is reason enough for my Human to feel the wrath of my claws! I am so not amused! - [Nemesis of the Month (part 2): Squirrels](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nemesis-of-the-month-part-2-squirrels/) - Yes, yes I know, I know...I already said my nemesis of the month was the harness. And it is! It is! But there are just so many things to be vigilant about and so many annoyances to deal with when you are "Supreme Commander of the World" that some months I just have to do - [Nemesis of the Month: the Harness](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nemesis-of-the-month-the-harness/) - As you all know, my ambrosial outdoor environment became a little less heavenly when a harnessed Zulu was allowed to finally leave his indoor cat-containment unit (aka the house) for supervised outdoor visits. While I did enjoy sitting on his leash and preventing him from going anywhere, things have taken an ugly turn recently. Obviously, - [It's Hip to Be Harnessed!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/its-hip-to-be-harnessed/) - ZULU: For my fans out there (and I know there are millions) wondering whether I am still enjoying life as a semi-outdoor (a.k.a harnessed and supervised) cat, I believe the photos say it all: Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! I can run like the wind! I'm flying!! Try to catch me Amarula! I'm so fast you can't even see - [Leashed and Loving It!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/leashed-and-loving-it/) - ZULU: As you know, mom has recently been taking me outside... AMARULA: Cats in the know don't call it "outside" Zulu. It is known as "The Fiefdom of Feline Freedom" or, better yet, "Amarula's Domain"... ZULU: Shhhhhh Amarula! It's my turn to talk. I have to wear a harness but I don't mind - [Invasion of the Backyard Snatcher](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/invasion-of-the-backyard-snatcher/) - AMARULA: Well, as you all know, I am quite proud (and take a great deal of pleasure) at being the only outdoor cat in the Human's feline duo. I have spent many an enjoyable hour making fun of Zulu and his INDOOR life of imprisonment. Well, apparently things are about to change. I was basking - [RIP Biltong the Cat, Very loved and Dearly Missed](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/rip-biltong-the-cat-very-loved-and-dearly-missed/) - ZULU and AMARULA: We are overwrought to announce that Biltong passed away a few days ago from kidney disease. The sadness seems unbearable. It is as though someone has taken away all of our sunshine. He was only three years old. Mom is heartsick. She used to love when he would "help" her work - [Time for My Human to Die](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/time-for-my-human-to-die-2/) - AMARULA: So dear readers, as you all know, winters in Canada are not exactly my favorite. As a cat born and raised in South Africa for most of my life, cold, snow and ice were things I thought only happened to other felines. Sadly, as much as I love Canada (these guys make the best - [Biltong is Sick](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/biltong-is-sick/) - AMARULA: I know I joke a lot about the kittens, but I kinda like those dolts (after all who would I laugh at if I didn't have those two to make fun of) and I was sad when the Human told me that Biltong (aka Billy) has been hospitalized for kidney disease. Poor guy: Apparently - [Special Edition!! A Nemesis of the Month & Cat of the Month Combo!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/special-edition-a-nemesis-of-the-month-cat-of-the-month-combo/) - AMARULA: The cat of the month is Bagheera, a lovely black feline who happens to belong to my Human's sister. I enjoyed interviewing this dapper gentleman! AMARULA: Are you single? I am! BAGHEERA: Sadly, though I'm single, I'm what the humans call "fixed," which in the animal world ironically means the opposite ie: broken with important - [The Art of A Sneak Hug Attack](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-art-of-a-sneak-hug-attack/) - BILTONG: As you know, dear readers, hugs are one of my favorite things! Zulu and I love hugging! We are experts! Sadly, Amarula does not seem to share our love of hugs. That's why I often have to perform cuddle sneak-attacks. Because we all likely have those in our lives who are "hug-hesitant," I wanted - [We are Featured on Mousebreath Magazine!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/we-are-featured-on-mousebreath-magazine/) - AMARULA: Finally I will get the fame I deserve!! Our blog is featured on Funny Farmer Friday on Mousebreath! Read all about it here. Sadly, the kittens are also included! - [Cool Cat of the Month: Lou](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cool-cat-of-the-month-lou/) - AMARULA: Though clearly, in the looks department I have no feline rivals, I must admit Lou comes close. She has incredibly soft fur (if you like that sort of thing) and the grace of a ballet dancer thanks to her stumpy...I mean diminutive, stature. She was once a stray who was rescued by her slave - [Nemesis of the Month: Zulu](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nemesis-of-the-month-zulu/) - AMARULA: Even with the weather getting nicer and me spending more time outside, the kittens still drive me crazy! Especially Zulu with his constant caterwauling and his efforts to hog the best sunbeams! So my "Nemesis of the Month" award goes to Zulu! I mean just look into those eyes! Is anyone even home?? ZULU: - [Biltong has Feline Kidney Disease](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/biltong-has-feline-kidney-disease-2/) - BILTONG: Mom noticed that I was drinking a lot of water recently so she took me to the vet to get a check-up and it turns out I have kidney disease. I am only three years old! Mom is very sad and finds it hard to talk about cause the doctor said it was - [Spring Has Come Again!?!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/spring-has-come-again/) - AMARULA: Thank goodness! No one explained to me that because winter had indeed returned so too would spring likewise make a welcome reappearance! That means I can leave the house and survey my domain! You know what the best part of spring is? Not the fresh scent of the air, or mom's tulips that need - [Cool Cat of the Month: Tacchino](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cool-cat-of-the-month-tacchino/) - AMARULA: Though you would never catch me dead in a bow tie, I have to say that my neighbor Tacchino looks pretty dapper! I took the time to interview Tacchino (I have a bit of a crush on him...at least I think he is a "him" and not a "they." He is so fat that - [Zulu Up to No Good](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-up-to-no-good/) - Sometimes when I hear Amarula crying at the door for mom to let her in, I think of alerting mom to her pleas. But then I remember how Amarula always makes fun of Biltong and me and then I start to caterwaul to drown out Amarula's cries! Mom thinks I'm a real poet and just - [Feline Deep Thought of the Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/feline-deep-thought-of-the-day-5/) - Zulu: Sometimes you wake up on the wrong side of the litter box and everything seems somehow wrong and out of alignment. But I've discovered that all you need to do is look at things from a different angle and suddenly you have a whole new perspective on life! - [Time for my Human to Die](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/time-for-my-human-to-die/) - I think we can all agree that, as good as I look in a tie, it is time for my human to die. - [The Benefits of Being an Indoor Cat](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-benefits-of-being-an-indoor-cat/) - BILTONG: Alright, this is Biltong talking here (the tiny grey, distinguished-looking Oriental). We have been taking a lot of crap from Amarula (the FAT and ugly tortie--I mean what kind of color is that?? Are you black, orange or beige! Make up your mind! She looks like Halloween threw up all over her!) and now - [Feline Deep Thought of The Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/feline-deep-thought-of-the-day-3/) - BILTONG: Sometimes when I see mom is sad or stressed, I think, why doesn't she come over and share this sunbeam with me? Sunbeams always cheer me up. Come on over mom! - [Winter Has Come Again!?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/winter-has-come-again/) - AMARULA: What's that you say? This winter thing happens EVERY year?! I wouldn't have believed it until the snow hit the ground. The cold air and wet snow have relegated me to life indoors again and that means that I am forced to spend time with the kittens. And just as expected, I find them - [Time for My Human to Die...Again](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/time-for-my-human-to-die-again/) - AMARULA: I believe the outfit says it all. - [Will No One Rescue Me?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/will-no-one-rescue-me/) - ...It has been six minutes now that I have been attached to the tree. Clearly another plot of the neighborhood gang of squirrels to kill me. They must have put crazy glue on the tree trunk in an effort to capture me here until I starve to death. It is likely sleep deprivation will spell - [The Squirrels are Plotting to Ruin Me](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/the-squirrels-are-plotting-to-ruin-me/) - AMARULA: Alright, alright. It has come to my attention that there is a rumor going around the cat community in my neighborhood that I have been spotted running FROM a squirrel. I am here to dispel that ridiculous rumor! ME! Running from a squirrel!?? I survived the mean streets of Cape Town, South Africa for - [Cat Shaming: Zulu](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/cat-shaming-zulu/) - ZULU: I ate my brother's bowl of wet food. Sadly it had been mixed with his special constipation meds. I have not left the litter box since. - [Feline Deep Thought of the Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/zulu-looking-good/) - ZULU: Sometimes I am in the middle of grooming myself and I wonder: What is the point of it all? Why do I work so hard to make myself look so good? But then I glance at myself in the mirror and I think, "Oh yeah. I'm worth it!" - [My Favorite Toy](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/my-favorite-toy/) - BILTONG: Normally, sharing and hugs are two of my favorite things. But the one thing I don't like sharing or exchanging hugs for is my sparkly pom-pom balls! They are all mine! In fact, when Zulu and Amarula aren't looking I hide them all in the floor grates throughout the house so they can't have - [Thank God Winter is Almost Over!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/thank-god-winter-is-almost-over/) - There are many reasons I don't like winter—the snow, the ice, being trapped indoors, being forced to endure extra cuddle time with my human, and the slight chill to my morning Friskies pate. But by far the worst part of winter is the time indoors that I am forced to spend with the kittens, Zulu - [Nemesis of the Month: Racoons](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nemesis-of-the-month-racoons/) - As a stranger in a strange land, I am learning new things everyday about Canadians and their strange culture and habits. Worse yet is the new wildlife species I have to get to know! Well you can imagine my surprise when I came face-to-face with this ferocious looking creature on our back porch! At first - [Feline Deep Thought of the Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/feline-deep-thought-of-the-day-2/) - AMARULA: Sometimes when my human disappoints me, like when she pets me three times instead of two and a half like I wanted or she doesn't check at the door every five minutes to see if I want back inside, I think of killing her. But then I think, if I killed her, who - [What is this Thing You Call a Litter Box?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/what-is-this-thing-you-call-a-litter-box/) - AMARULA: You want me to do what in where??? Well, the indignities of life in Canada just keep piling up! The ground is frozen and covered in snow and with it my outdoor commode. So the human says I am now forced to use a litter box. In South Africa a feline could do - [Winter in Canada: I am in Hell](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/winter-in-canada-i-am-in-hell/) - AMARULA: I am not enjoying winter thus far. I am looking into whether any airline will allow a feline to fly solo so I can get back to South Africa ASAP! There is no snow in Cape Town! Worse yet, I find that the cold seems to have frozen the kittens' brains (though frankly, it - [Outdoor Life in Canada: Let me inside!!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/outdoor-life-in-canada-let-me-inside/) - AMARULA: Well, as the only outdoor cat in our feline trio (and the only one with looks and brains!) I was really excited to explore the Canadian great outdoors! Mom had warned me about this thing you call "snow" but I was incredulous. Well, I have been schooled: It started off innocently enough. The temperature - [Feline Deep Thought of the Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/feline-deep-thought-of-the-day/) - Feline Deep Thought of the Day Sometimes when I am feeling really affectionate, I look at Sandra, my enslaved human and I ponder how I feel about her. I think about how she took me off the streets of South Africa, starving and alone, and gave me a home. Filled with love and devotion, my - [Hair Balls and Hissy Fits: the Cats Are Coming to Canada!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/hair-balls-and-hissy-fits-the-cats-are-coming-to-canada/) - Amarula: Our human has informed us we are leaving South Africa soon to return to her native territory of Canada. The journey on a great metal winged bird (that apparently can't even be eaten!) does not sound enjoyable. We plan to poo every hour in our kennels to show our displeasure (though I can't help - [We're Officially Canadian!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/were-officially-canadian/) - AMARULA: We landed on a cold October 31st day here in Canada! (By the way, what is this thing you call Halloween!? We didn't have that in South Africa! My human better NEVER try to make me wear a costume or she will personally learn what a scratching post feels like!). The trip was - [Top 10 Rules For Cat Life in Canada](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/top-10-rules-for-cat-life-in-canada/) - AMARULA: Well we are all slowly adjusting to life in Canada. I dare say that as the temperature decreases the amount of rules seem to increase! You would think mom would realize that one can not shackle a feline's freedom! I have assembled a photo journal of the feline Canadian commandments. Judge for yourself how - [R.I.P Charlie the Basset Hound in Cape Town; Much Loved and Dearly Missed](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/r-i-p-charlie-the-basset-hound-in-cape-town-much-loved-and-dearly-missed-2/) - Well, this is the first time Charlie is not doing her blog in her own singular voice. She passed away this weekend of cancer. The vet came to our home and Jonathan and I were each holding a paw when she passed. It was peaceful. I am not sure what will happen to this - [HELP! Mom Adopts Two South African Kittens! I am Outnumbered!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/help-mom-adopts-two-south-african-kittens-i-am-outnumbered/) - Through a terrible accident I lost most of my previous posts from my original pet blog – A Basset Hound in Cape Town. But these were saved thanks to https://web.archive.org/ so I am posting them here! There are Aliens Among Us! And I am Outnumbered! Well, just when I thought my life couldn’t - [How Amarula the Stray South African Cat Came into my Life!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/how-amarula-the-stray-south-african-cat-came-into-my-life-2/) - It looks like we have a new permanent houseguest. If you read Charlie’s blog, (see this entry) you know we have been visited frequently by a charmingly insistent stray who paws at the window daily (and nightly) and then proceeds to hang out here for hours. As you can see from the following photos, it - [Oh the betrayal, the heartbreak…and isn’t the cat too chunky for treats!?](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/oh-the-betrayal-the-heartbreakand-isnt-the-cat-too-chunky-for-treats/) - Through a terrible accident I lost most of my previous posts from my original pet blog – A Basset Hound in Cape Town. But these were saved thanks to https://web.archive.org/ so I am posting them here! Oh the betrayal, the heartbreak…and isn’t the cat too chunky for treats!? GASP! I have no possible explanation…no - [Milnerton Flea Market; leashed and loving it!](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/milnerton-flea-market-leashed-and-loving-ita-basset-hound-in-cape-town/) - Through a terrible accident I lost most of my previous posts from my original pet blog - A Basset Hound in Cape Town. But these were saved thanks to https://web.archive.org/ so I am posting them here! Milnerton Flea Market; leashed and loving it! Dad has been kind of ignoring me lately (his Masters thesis is - [A Basset Hound in Cape Town](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/a-basset-hound-in-cape-town/) - Through a terrible accident I lost most of my previous posts from my original pet blog – A Basset Hound in Cape Town. But these were saved thanks to https://web.archive.org/ so I am posting them here! Ode to a last neighbourhood dog walk in Claremont; well-liked and not soon forgotten Shocking update of substantial - [Adjusting to Life Without Biltong](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/adjusting-to-life-without-biltong/) - AMARULA: Well, as you know, Biltong recently passed away. Though I had my issues with the little guy, I must admit that his presence is sorely missed. Normally, I have been able to get over feeling blue by indulging in escapist TV or books. Presently, I'm reading the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon (a favorite - [Feline Deep Thought of the Day](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/feline-deep-thought-of-the-day-4/) - ZULU: Sometimes, though I am generally a lighthearted cat, I... AMARULA: Don't you mean light headed??? Hee hee ZULU: Quiet Amarula this is my DEEP THOUGHT! ZULU: As I was saying, though I tend to be carefree, sometimes I can become melancholic and a dark mood overtakes me. I stop whatever I am doing and - [Nemesis of the Month: Furniture](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/nemesis-of-the-month-furniturenemesis-of-the-month-2/) - AMARULA: My nemesis of the month is furniture! Not just any furniture, but items that are low to the ground, like sofas and corner-cupboards. So low that you can't get under them to retrieve your toys and are forced to wait until The Human finally notices all the playthings are missing! When will this human-centric - [Don't Sweat the Vet Book Published](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/dont-sweat-the-vet-book-published/) - Mom just published a book on Amazon along with her sister, a veterinarian (we helped too of course but don't get any credit!). It is called Don't Sweat the Vet. There are lots of photos of us inside the book. It is a quick read that will help pet owners get the most from their ## Pages - [Contact](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/contact/) - [Books](https://hairballsandhissyfits.com/books/) - Just Released on Amazon: Don't Sweat the Vet Though pet ownership continues to grow in popularity, a trip to the veterinarian remains an unpopular and stressful situation for both pets and their owners. This short, must-have book, was especially written with new pet owners in mind. 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