Jan's Funny Farm

Frankie Friday

2012-05-25T09:28:00.000-04:00

We've only been back for 3 days and the first two were pretty sad because of all the furries sick or new at the bridge. So we're glad to celebrate today. In case you haven't heard yet, it's Frankie Furter Friday. What do you mean, who's Frankie Furter? Sooner or later everyone knows Frankie. He's got a title and everything - Hiz Honor, the Mayor of Blogville. Don't be fooled by those

Buddy Issues Moratorium

2012-05-24T12:08:00.000-04:00

We have been sitting here for the longest time trying to agree on something to write, but the words just won't come. So we'll just dive in. 4 graphics by Zoolatry Farewell, lovely Parker Pie. We are so glad we had an opportunity to get to know you. Yesterday we posted on our Funny Farm Felines' interview with Parker for Mousebreath. Also yesterday, Parker posted a farewell message with

Smiles and Tears

2012-05-23T00:05:00.000-04:00

We haven't posted in several weeks and would not be posting today but we have a special purpose or two. Reason #1 is that today is ML's birthday and we couldn't let her day go by without wishing her a howling, meowling great day! Yes ... what the graphic says. From all of us at JFF. (We love the graphic, but we're kind of curious as to why ML's kitties are on the card we're sending her.)

Jan is so Fired ... Again

2012-04-30T21:35:00.000-04:00

Yep, that's me, Rusty, enjoying the great outdoors. Jan let me out with the dogs the other day and was horrified some time later to look out the kitchen window and see me sleeping in my cathouse. She had forgotten all about me. But I didn't care. I was happy ... happy .... happy. I love to roll in the dirt before and after sleeping with the cobwebs in my private clubhouse. And then I

National Hairball Awareness Day

2012-04-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

Today is National Hairball Awareness Day. As Jan says, if you live with a cat, you're aware of hairballs. (Cat hairball problems are just naturally common in cats, all cats, because of their self-grooming habits. Their rough tongues are made to clean themselves thoroughly and , in doing so, they ingest a lot of hair.) Jan complains, if you live with a number of cats, you wish someone would

April, Divas and New Blogger

2012-04-25T14:21:00.000-04:00

Hey, Percy here. We hadn't planned to post today but we were asked a question about the new Blogger interface and decided to put up a quick link that might help those of you who have recently been switched to the new Blogger interface and are having problems. Your input and patience can help Blogger fix things. But first we'd like to express our condolences to Amber DaWeenie's family..

Waiting for Calming

2012-04-17T09:00:00.000-04:00

The nice folks at Pet Naturals of Vermont sent us dogs sugar free chicken liver flavored Calming chews. We appreciate that instead of just one size, they sent a size for each of us: XL (over 75 lbs.) for Sam; Medium & Large (26 - 50 lbs.) for Buddy: Small (up to 25 lbs.) for Merci. Do you notice which of us is always first to the edibles? It used to be Buddy but Sam not only likes food, he

Funny Animals

2012-04-15T10:27:00.004-04:00

No, we're not the funny animals from the title. We just have a very short video of some funny animals for you today. If the video doesn't play, click here. Jan is still recovering from her hike to the store Friday and we're exhausted just listening to her creak and groan, so we need some extra zzzzzs to get us through the day. Altogether now, yawn, stretch, zzzzz.

Life of Rusty

2012-04-13T14:36:00.001-04:00

This was Rusty this morning. The photo was not taken today but this is what he loves best about being outside in the pen - sunpuddles and rolling in the leaves and grass. At such times he is quite vehement about not wanting to come back inside. For those of you who commented on the photo of Jan's ripped jeans at the bottom of Wednesday's Yummylicious (dog biscuits) post, we especially

Yummylicious

2012-04-11T15:21:00.000-04:00

Hey, Merci here. I hope I don't make our readers drool today but I want to tell you about the yummylicious and nutritious dog biscuits the 4 of us have been eating. Yes, I know there are only 3 dogs on the Funny Farm but sometimes our feline siblings try to pretend they're canines. Of course, we dogs never beg or steal their food or treats. **Cotton, I will NOT turn into a pumpkin for

Marg and the Real Bill

2012-04-09T10:44:00.001-04:00

Hey, Percy here today. I'm the fastest typist and we can only post while Jan is out of the room, so this has to be a quick one. Happy Birthday, Marg, from all of us on the Funny Farm. Except Jan, since she's been fired and doesn't want to share the computer now. But we hope this will be a special day for a special lady. We appreciate your love for animals and all you do for the CB

Have A Blessed Easter

2012-04-07T22:56:00.000-04:00

A Happy Easter or Resurrection Day. to all of our friends, blogging or non-blogging. Jan has barely let us on the computer since we fired her Wednesday, so we didn't have a chance to make a card. But sweet Gracie surprised us with some decorations added to our header. Can we pretend it says Happy Easter and this is our card? Good! Cause otherwise we wouldn't have anything for you and

Jan is So Fired

2012-04-04T09:44:00.000-04:00

Hey, this is .... um, sorry, I can't tell you who I am. I'm incognito, pretending I'm not me. None of the other Funny Farmers were willing to do this post, not even with a paper bag over the head. I'm just here to do an introductory post. And then Jan is so-o-o-o-o fired! Last year Jan agreed to help us join again with Romeo the cat and participate in National Hairball Awareness Day,

Daddy Mark, Fred and Scooby

2012-04-02T13:38:00.000-04:00

First thing Sunday morning we learned of two losses. Kattonic Cats (Zippy, Sadie & Speedy) lost their human dad. There is usually a graphic when a kitty passes, so we thought we would make one for Daddy Mark. (You're welcome to use it if you'd like.) We send big {{{hugs}}} and supportive love to Mom Donna. She's been posting some news on Facebook but supportive comments can be left on

Baby Patches FursShopPawty

2012-03-31T12:08:00.000-04:00

The blogging and tweeting communities are gathering together this weekend to help Baby Patches and her mom keep their store open. As we write this, they have reached 84% of their Chip In goal. The reason for the need can be read in A Sincere Request. A FursShopPawty is being held today (Saturday) for any of you on Twitter. We know a number of you are on Pinterest, so we thought we'd

Puppy Duckling

2012-03-28T10:53:00.000-04:00

Hey, Sam here. Before I say anything else, I want you to know I didn't do it! I know your first thought will be it was my fault. Or Buddy or Merci caused it. Or maybe the kitties. But none of us were even outside so no matter what anyone thinks, I was not present. I didn't trip Jan. I didn't push her. And I didn't swing around and hit her with my brick butt. (Brick Butt, that's what

Jayden and Good News

2012-03-26T16:26:00.000-04:00

Hey, Merci here. I grabbed the typing chair and keyboard while Jan is in the kitchen so I can share a funny video of Jayden. Wonder what Jan would do if any of us slammed a door on her when one of us is in trouble. Unfortunately, we don't have any doors to slam around here. We have doors, it just wouldn't be possible to slam one. Buddy and Sam have tried it. Believe me, it doesn't work.

Tagging Bears and Funny Farmers

2012-03-24T00:30:00.000-04:00

Hey, Cotton here. Jan must be using a mini camera. I had to bend down to get my face in the photo. Okay, actually I was bending down to pick up a treat. But same effect. I look short. Jan is still hogging the computer for her projects, but we want you to know we've been thinking of you, so she gave us 5 seconds .... um, maybe that's 5 minutes? Anyway, I have to post quickly. This is a

Marnie Wants A Kiss

2012-03-20T21:35:00.000-04:00

I'm Cameron. But you know that already, at least I hope you recognize me by now. Jan has been very busy hogging the computer .... um, working on some projects and we haven't been able to post but if I can get this posted before Jan wants her chair back, you'll know we're all alive over here. I have a cute video for you today. Marnie the blue Indian Ringneck parrot wants a kiss from a

Drowsy Duo on St Paddy Day

2012-03-17T00:25:00.000-04:00

Yes, we are all celebrating St. Paddy Day here on the Funny Farm. What? Oh, glad you noticed two of our members are missing. Well, not exactly missing. They just aren't included in the photo. Why? Really nice of you to ask. Because they have their own photo. We entered them in the Doggy Division of Brian's 2012 Nimbus Memorial St. Patrick's Day Photo Contest. And we just

Sam, Rusty and Marine Seals

2012-03-15T15:32:00.000-04:00

Psst, Sam here with good news about Rusty's occupation of the doghouse. If you remember, Jan wanted to put me in the doghouse because she thinks I was bad. Then I wanted to push Jan in because she didn't stand on her head to leash us and thus notice Buddy's neck booboo before it got bad. But Rusty didn't want to share the doghouse because it was unoccupied until he moved in. He claimed

Cracked Nut Chipmunks

2012-03-13T09:55:00.001-04:00

Uh-oh, Rusty's plan to occupy his doghouse seems to have hit a snag. The Cracked Nut Chipmunk Command heard he has a stash of free pecans and acorns. They marched into the pen last night to help. (We don't believe the CNCC or the NNS care about his cause. We think they just came for the freebies.) Rusty's volunteer troops multiplied and he's now run out of pecans to feed them. Sounds like

Nutty Ninja Squirrels

2012-03-11T06:00:00.000-04:00

There are pecans and acorns on the ground in the dog pen, so Rusty easily enlisted help from the Nutty Ninja Squirrels to protect his doghouse from invasion. Sam: That's okay with me. Now Jan can't put me in the doghouse for eating the butter. On the other paw, I won't be able to find out if Jan could fit through the entry. I wonder if the Nutty Ninjas can be bribed to give her a shove?

Sam is Six

2012-03-09T09:30:00.000-05:00

We can't believe the "baby" of the family is turning 6 years old today. Seems like only a short time ago he was an big awkward pup. Now he's a big awkward adult. Congratulations, Sam! We kind of temporarily forgot about today being Sam's special day and agreed to let Rusty post his occupation is everything protest yesterday. Be sure to click the link for Rusty's words of wisdom on doghouse

Occupation is Everything

2012-03-08T11:32:00.000-05:00

Cotton, Cyndi, Percy & Cameron: Hmm, we think Rusty really likes his doghouse. Wonder if Jan would get each of us one? But we don't want ours outdoors in the pen. We want ours inside the house.. Buddy & Mercy: Rusty can have the old doghouse. We've never even wanted to try it for size. Sam: I still think if I push hard enough, I can squeeze Jan through the entrance. Jan: Why are