I have two ‘new’ kitties from a rescue – both orange females (which I understand is a bit rare). The mama (Gigi) is 10 years old and has had numerous litters over the years, and her last baby (Little Girl) is 14 months old. I couldn’t break up the pair. Mama looks and acts like a kitten, though. They’re beautiful and having a great time tumbling and running and playing. Good thing I don’t have a Christmas tree; it would probably not survive.
I know the adults can’t understand the cats, but I am still very disappointed in the Woman for not keeping the tune. It would have been soooo much better with “Nope, na-nope, nope nope!”!
Secure the tree to the ceiling, People. We’ve done it in my house for years, and while our climbers could get the tree to shake they couldn’t get it DOWN. I think Dozer, at least, preferred it that way. The tree was for sleeping in!
We lost our oldest cat yesterday. Donna had a large tumour that obliterated her eardrum, an enlarged heart , thyroid damage, possible diabetes, and rear leg arthritis. All diagnosed after her well check in march!!! She was almost 19. Sweet, sweet girl!
Ruining a good climb and a good tune in one fell swoop? Sometimes it is a heavy task to be the sensible one. Not that he seems to mind. Iggy is definitely a “go with the flow” type, at least so far.
That big rear foot heading out reminds me of the song “Put One Foot in Front of The Other” from the stop-motion cartoon “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
This year I’m living in a bit of fear over what is playing out in the strip. After losing our two Oranges around the 4th of July to complications of Cancer (Belenus at 8 to an abdominal tumor that was causing internal bleeding that couldn’t be controlled and Mars to heart failure as a complication of what appeared to be advanced mammary tumors at 14-15), we added two kittens in late August from an area shelter. They were part of a feral colony that had 12 kittens and were the last two to be adopted out at about 4 months old. These two are very well socialized to people and are very affectionate (to an annoying degree if you are working from home). The female is essentially all black and the male is a tuxedo. They are balls of energy that race around making our older cats (Sassy about 18, Mercury 11, and Kane about 8) a bit annoyed at times. They both like to jump and climb, so the tree will likely be an adventure when it goes up this weekend. Will keep you posted on what happens.
I don’t think I’ve ever had a cat who climbed trees. Now, knocking ornaments off lower branches and eating tinsel was an entirely different kettle of fish.
I fell asleep before midnight and didn’t wake up until I got a phone call at 10:00 this morning. By the time I got here, everything I would have added has already been said.
Yesterday we had to take MrrrCavity to the vet. Apparently Holly bit his paw when they were playing through the slot in the cat-door to the sun room. (She’s a biter.) We didn’t realize what had happened for several days, so he had an abscess, now drained, and he’s on antibiotics. He’s feeling much better. We are looking forward to Holly’s spay on Monday, after which she can be allowed the run of the house at all hours. We hope the house will survive. Kittens are exhausting.
Hmmm, looks like the undead wasn’t entirely sure he wanted to climb the tree. He looks rather excited the Woman rescued him in that last panel. The werewolf, on the other hand, looks pleased no the be able to get back down.
Not going to give details for privacy but an old friend’s Maine cat has disappeared. He’s a giant fluffy guy, brown and black, indoor-outdoor and used to being outside in that area, but is usually not gone for longer than a couple of days. Be thinking of him and guiding him to a safe return. Thank you.
McColl34 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Curses! Thwarted (for the moment) by the paw . . . er, hand . . . of nope!
Catlover12 about 2 years ago
I love their whistling! Eeeeeeeeeeh!
cb8ty about 2 years ago
They’ve acquired quite a wardrobe already!!
ikini Premium Member about 2 years ago
I wonder who batted the red ball? It’s quite bouncy, for an ornament.
marilynnbyerly about 2 years ago
I guess they missed the lesson on cat stealth at the animal shelter.
TampaFanatic1 about 2 years ago
OT: nice X-Mas story; elderly dog reunited with owner, this is really cool, hooray for Jazzy and her owner:
https://www.fox13news.com/news/dog-abandoned-at-orlando-hotel-reunited-with-family-7-years-after-going-missing-in-texas
WelshRat Premium Member about 2 years ago
Innocence. They has it. And the Woman doesn’t believe it.
dmah Premium Member about 2 years ago
I’d be surprised if Ora Zella didn’t come “loaded for bear.” I wonder if she has any nope-repellent in her knapsack?
saobadao about 2 years ago
That IS a song…someone finish the lyrics for me. Is it just a take off of “Hi, ho it’s off to work we go”?
Charliegirl Premium Member about 2 years ago
I have two ‘new’ kitties from a rescue – both orange females (which I understand is a bit rare). The mama (Gigi) is 10 years old and has had numerous litters over the years, and her last baby (Little Girl) is 14 months old. I couldn’t break up the pair. Mama looks and acts like a kitten, though. They’re beautiful and having a great time tumbling and running and playing. Good thing I don’t have a Christmas tree; it would probably not survive.
Liz the Lucky Premium Member about 2 years ago
I know the adults can’t understand the cats, but I am still very disappointed in the Woman for not keeping the tune. It would have been soooo much better with “Nope, na-nope, nope nope!”!
Aspen_Bell about 2 years ago
I have the irresistible idea that the Woman actually heard them, not just sensed them moving purposefully over the couch.
2GreyCats about 2 years ago
Ora Zella RTB!
Jacob Mattingly about 2 years ago
This may be one of the most adorable things I’ve ever seen. Especially Iggy’s little smile when The Woman plucks him from the tree.
222jo about 2 years ago
Iggy’s so cute and I love Ora’s different coloured feet (and toe-bean sighting of course!).
emiesty Premium Member about 2 years ago
Iggy is holding on to his backpack, while OZ is going freestyle.
Sionyx about 2 years ago
Secure the tree to the ceiling, People. We’ve done it in my house for years, and while our climbers could get the tree to shake they couldn’t get it DOWN. I think Dozer, at least, preferred it that way. The tree was for sleeping in!
Biskits about 2 years ago
Ours prefer to sleep under it. They know they are gifts.
Biskits about 2 years ago
We lost our oldest cat yesterday. Donna had a large tumour that obliterated her eardrum, an enlarged heart , thyroid damage, possible diabetes, and rear leg arthritis. All diagnosed after her well check in march!!! She was almost 19. Sweet, sweet girl!
misty about 2 years ago
Up near the tree top, kits are stopped
’Fore they make the tree go “plop”
Down from the branches Iggy is nabbed
And Ora’s the next one
To be grabbed
Nope, nope, no!
Tree won’t go!
Nope, nope, no!
End of show!
Up near the tree top
Quick, quick, quick
Woman kept the kits
Off the naughty list
Of old St. Nick
- Benjamin Hanby – Up on the Rooftop/Housetop
Katzen1415 about 2 years ago
Ruining a good climb and a good tune in one fell swoop? Sometimes it is a heavy task to be the sensible one. Not that he seems to mind. Iggy is definitely a “go with the flow” type, at least so far.
Olive O'Sudden about 2 years ago
I would love to see Ora Zella meet up with Thimblefist. THEY WOULD HAVE SUCH FUN TOGETHER!♥
29jeb about 2 years ago
Ah, what a peaceful tune!
DorseyBelle about 2 years ago
RSORTB! And what cute lil hikers!
mepowell about 2 years ago
OT: Warning. Cuteness Overload. On Facebook, Georgia has a video of Elvis zipped into her hoodie.
Kitty Katz about 2 years ago
As performed by Brenda Lee and Others: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Knockin’ down the Christmas Tree
On our journey through the house
Knowing that no one is the wiser
Not even a Robber Mouse
…….
Knockin’ down the Christmas Tree
Our objective is in view
Maybe we will take away a branch
And an ornament or two!
…….
Woman: Somehow I have a slight suspicion
There is mischief going on
Kitties climbing up the Yule tree
Nope, this mischief just can not be!
…….
Knockin’ down the Christmas Tree
Our plan is foiled just for now
But we’ll just have to try again
We’ll just have to figure how!
DeerOrchid Premium Member about 2 years ago
That big rear foot heading out reminds me of the song “Put One Foot in Front of The Other” from the stop-motion cartoon “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”
Daltongang Premium Member about 2 years ago
In a cats world, it could be sooo much fun except for those darn humans messing everything up.
Kitty Katz about 2 years ago
Meanwhile, Back on the Nile
At the Waterfront
Iggy Shipwright: Hey guys, how’s the fishing?
Freshwater Cat: We’ve been busy. Right now we have to take care of a few things?
Iggy: Like what?
Saltwater Cat: Well, fishing has been great for awhile, but it does take a toll on our nets.
Fresh: Yeah, that’s my least favorite chore. Fixing the nets.
Iggy: Is it hard to do?
Salty: Not once you get the hang of it, but it is tedious.
Later That Day at the Artisans’ Studio
Iggy: Maat-Tilda, would you mind showing me some weaving techniques?
katey11 Premium Member about 2 years ago
You can’t do it in front of the Woman! That’s why 12-4 are such important hours for cats
djlong2015 Premium Member about 2 years ago
This year I’m living in a bit of fear over what is playing out in the strip. After losing our two Oranges around the 4th of July to complications of Cancer (Belenus at 8 to an abdominal tumor that was causing internal bleeding that couldn’t be controlled and Mars to heart failure as a complication of what appeared to be advanced mammary tumors at 14-15), we added two kittens in late August from an area shelter. They were part of a feral colony that had 12 kittens and were the last two to be adopted out at about 4 months old. These two are very well socialized to people and are very affectionate (to an annoying degree if you are working from home). The female is essentially all black and the male is a tuxedo. They are balls of energy that race around making our older cats (Sassy about 18, Mercury 11, and Kane about 8) a bit annoyed at times. They both like to jump and climb, so the tree will likely be an adventure when it goes up this weekend. Will keep you posted on what happens.
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 2 years ago
They want to be masters of destruction, but they’re not big enough. So, they’re masters of distraction.
ladykat about 2 years ago
I don’t think I’ve ever had a cat who climbed trees. Now, knocking ornaments off lower branches and eating tinsel was an entirely different kettle of fish.
Crann Bethadh about 2 years ago
Wouldn’t that be “Hi ho, hi ho, it’s up the tree we’ll go”?
Zoomer&Yeti about 2 years ago
Panel 3 reminds me of the Family Guy Star Wars spoofs – the “Act casual/Fly casual” scenes; where they try to saunter by unnoticed.
GSD Mom Premium Member about 2 years ago
Off-Topic Post-storm report:
All is well for us. I hope other areas were also spared.
mike.p.4.bears about 2 years ago
Valdereeeeee, valderaaaaaa their knapsacks on their backs!
Sue Ellen about 2 years ago
I fell asleep before midnight and didn’t wake up until I got a phone call at 10:00 this morning. By the time I got here, everything I would have added has already been said.
rs0204 Premium Member about 2 years ago
We are figuring out Holmes’s personality, and here are various observations by different members of the family:
Hamilton – “He’s an interloper and better stay off my kitchen counter.”
Marie – “He is so cute and has little pink toe-beans.”
Holly-Bear – “He’s nuts.”
Belle – “He has quite the purr-motor and a kind face.”
Mittens – “Silly kitten,” (then went back to sleep).
Robert – “Holmes! Leave that Christmas tree alone!”
mistercatworks about 2 years ago
“No-no, no-no. It’s down from the tree we go.”
(Nothing short of a motion-triggered water mist spray will deter these cats.)
Red Bird about 2 years ago
You gotta admire their enthusiasm.
anomalous4 about 2 years ago
OT: OMCOMCOMC… x2
NWdryad about 2 years ago
I have a friend who used to let her three gerbils run around in the tree. Animated Christmas ornaments, I called them.
scaeva Premium Member about 2 years ago
Yesterday we had to take MrrrCavity to the vet. Apparently Holly bit his paw when they were playing through the slot in the cat-door to the sun room. (She’s a biter.) We didn’t realize what had happened for several days, so he had an abscess, now drained, and he’s on antibiotics. He’s feeling much better. We are looking forward to Holly’s spay on Monday, after which she can be allowed the run of the house at all hours. We hope the house will survive. Kittens are exhausting.
Fennec! at the Disco about 2 years ago
The details on Ora Zella’s jeans in panel 3!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member about 2 years ago
And ya gotta sing the Hi Ho’s like the dwarves did..
WelshRat Premium Member about 2 years ago
Tree chaos in “Simon’s Cat”. https://youtu.be/Lyia0COewyE
willie_mctell about 2 years ago
Get ornament hook implants for your kittens. BOGO, this week only.
Nuliajuk about 2 years ago
OT: I’ve found another great cartoonist to follow, this one on the Guardian site.
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/series/edith-pritchett-on-millennial-life?page=3
metagalaxy1970 about 2 years ago
The backpacks! The song! The “it’s down the tree will go”! and the final “Nope, nope, nope”. Still love the fangs!
Totally Not a Killer Dolphin about 2 years ago
Puck is my favorite. Which one is yours?
knight1192a about 2 years ago
Hmmm, looks like the undead wasn’t entirely sure he wanted to climb the tree. He looks rather excited the Woman rescued him in that last panel. The werewolf, on the other hand, looks pleased no the be able to get back down.
La Gata Loca about 2 years ago
Do the chaos kittens have names yet? I may have missed that
Aspen_Bell about 2 years ago
Not going to give details for privacy but an old friend’s Maine cat has disappeared. He’s a giant fluffy guy, brown and black, indoor-outdoor and used to being outside in that area, but is usually not gone for longer than a couple of days. Be thinking of him and guiding him to a safe return. Thank you.
Teto85 Premium Member about 2 years ago
Been there, done that. Kitties are all older (5 years or more) and they don’t do that.
Wise-Cracking Amelia about 2 years ago
Adorable.
turner7811 Premium Member about 2 years ago
So sorry for your loss.
Quabaculta about 2 years ago
I grieve with thee