Katz And Other Tales

Plans For Katz Tales

2012-05-30T13:29:00.000+08:00

I've been meaning to make some changes and June 2012 is where they start. First, I'm going back to school. Next month I go back to my roots and will build on my very ancient psychology degree by training as a hypnotherapist. In 1 year I hope to have an International Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and to be practicing in the fields of building self-confidence and lifestyle changes like changing

I'm Back! And the cats are talking to me...

2012-05-28T11:14:00.001+08:00

I went home to Spain to see my mum and my brother (working in Saudi) joined us too. It was GREAT! Blue skies, clean air, CLEAN STREETS WITH PAVEMENTS!!! and lots of culture as I tottered around old Madrid with Fay, my friend for over 20 years who is now one of the top travel operators in the country. (She runs MTZ with her pal Isabel, you should check it out) Sorting out my 1000 plus photos

Guido: Me And My Lizard

2012-05-16T11:48:00.004+08:00

You should know that I am a furry good Hunter. I gave my Pets a Live Bat on their anniversary and I shower them with House Lizards and other gifts every week. I always deliver my presents live because Treats Are Better When Fresh. While my Pets always thank me properly, they have a strange habit of Releasing my gifts. I don't mind really because afterwards they give me Treats. And I can

Market Day!

2012-05-12T12:04:00.003+08:00

Saturday is Wet Market Day when I go to see what's interesting at our local market. The cats enjoy this day because it means they get fresh roast chicken for lunch! Every Saturday runs in exactly the same way as the one before it. Au will start shouting, "Is it ready yet?" as soon as the chicken goes into the oven. While T-man carves, Au stands by his side and meows loudly. He is a firm

The Cats Get A New Rug - And Update On The Sick Kitty

2012-05-08T16:48:00.002+08:00

I saw a woolen rug the other day and thought, "Now that's something a cat would love!" and so I bought it for the three furry faces. When I put it on the floor, Guido decided it was the world's biggest cat treat and tried to eat it.(Hey, we snuck an idea from Alfie and Milo so if you roll your mouse over the pics, you can see what we're thinking) My little fur brain Target promptly imitated

Fixing The Sink

2012-05-04T12:59:00.000+08:00

We replaced the kitchen tap and the cats decided they had to inspect. Eeeeew what if it's wet??? I hope my toes won't get wet... Hey! Looks good! Au, what do you think? I think you should give me some ham! NOW! PS Katz Tales is out in The Star tomorrow...

Au Speaks Out: I Am 14 Tomorrow!

2012-04-30T07:50:00.001+08:00

Au as a baby office manager tomorrow i shall be 14 years old. it is my offishul birthday bekos de survunt and de male can't remember de exact date dat i graced their home wif my presence. also, i was rescued so dey aren't sure how old i was when i arrived - eksept dat i could sit in de survunt's hand - my tayul included! de survunt says dere will be ham, rost chikkun and some treats for all

Guido Is Growing Up

2012-04-25T09:35:00.000+08:00

On Saturday I was woken just after 5AM by a high pitched scream. Stumbling downstairs, I saw Guido had brought in a bat. Luckily he turned to me and said a polite, "Meow" at which the bat flew into the indoor garden. It was unharmed so we let it find it's way back outside. Yesterday Guido brought in a common fence lizard (thanks Nature Malaysia for helping me identify it!) Again, it was

Rescuing Rosie

2012-04-20T10:04:00.000+08:00

As many of you have asked me all about the sick kitty, and I only have space for 1 Katz Tale in The Star a month, I've written up Rosie's story and am offering it for free. Enjoy! Rescuing Rosie A Katz Tale By Ellen Whyte One of my secret pleasures is to go for a hair wash. I've got a nice salon near me that throws in a mini massage so I come out feeling relaxed and looking as sleek as an

LIM: Politics, Religion and Racism

2012-04-15T08:09:00.002+08:00

We enjoy living in Malaysia because there’s always something exciting going on. It’s very different from living in Europe and America (our early homes) and I guess that’s why we find it interesting. To give you some idea of how life is here, take a look at some indexes that describe general country attitudes. Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI): This is an annual ranking of countries by their

Guido: I Have A Job!

2012-04-11T09:01:00.000+08:00

I have a Job! This is me gearing up for Work with my assistant and friend Mahlou who comes twice a week to help me in my new Career. Yes, All Clear and Serene from this angle! Now I am making sure the sheets are properly Whooshed About. (This is a Technical Term) Yes, a nice fresh Scent. We can add Decorative Fur later tonight. Another check because you Can't Be

Second Chances

2012-04-08T09:19:00.000+08:00

That sick kitty is back, and although he's looking rough, he pounced on his medicated food this morning and afterwards filled up on biscuits. He is eating out of the bowl I hold for him but as soon as I raise a hand to pet him, he's off. He is making it clear that I may NOT take touch him because he knows I want to take him to the vet. The thing we all desire is control, and letting go isn't

Second Guessing Decisions

2012-04-02T11:13:00.000+08:00

That sick cat in our road who was attacked by some fiend in human form isn't doing so well. He looked a bit off on Saturday but ate his food with gusto. Then yesterday evening he decided he wasn't hungry. It was the same deal this morning. I have been giving him food with medicine provided by the vet on the basis of a photograph of his wound because at first I couldn't get near the cat. It

It's HOT!

2012-03-26T11:24:00.000+08:00

It's flaming hot today. Au, Target and Guido are all upside down, tummies exposed to the slightest hint of breeze. I love this picture of Au especially as you can see he is sparkling white, and he's got a nice little padding of fat that shows he's in the pink of health again. Au will be 14 next month. We'll celebrate with roast chicken, ham and other goodies. In other words, business as usual

Handsome Cats

2012-03-19T11:02:00.000+08:00

Sorry for the week's absence: I've been busy talking to Petsmore about that poodle I saw being abused in their SS15 Subang Jaya shop last week, and with talking to various authorities about changing the way pet shops deal with their live charges. I did take some time to photograph Au, Target and Guido yesterday morning around 10AM. Au was in his Command Chair where he can see out of the

Au Is Kind

2012-03-13T09:39:00.000+08:00

It was my birthday recently and the cats celebrated by giving me a big live lizard that we then released together, furry purry headbutts galore, and finally Au let me snorgle his tummy. With the cake afterwards and the bottle of Absolut, it was a pawsome birthday! PS If you live in Malaysia, please be aware of the campaign to change the way staff at Petsmore SS15 Subang Jaya treat the animals

Au Speaks Out: Getting De Most Owt Of Your Survunt

2012-03-07T06:01:00.000+08:00

me being hand fed by de survunt in de last few days i haf been feuding wif de survunt. just bekos she is bigger, she thinks she kan order me around. HAH! if it's one thing i know, it's how to get de most owt of my survunt. let me tell you how i beat her to her nees. it started on saturday when she bought me sum ham. frensh imported ham. it was so nice dat i decidud i wanted ham, and only

In Pictures: A Visit To The Cat Food Factory

2012-03-03T08:29:00.001+08:00

A few weeks ago ProDiet conducted a tour of the factory where their wet cat food is made. Basically, frozen tuna is defrosted, steam-cooked and cleaned by hand. The white meat is made into products for human consumption while the dark meat is used for pet food. In the pet food section the fish has supplements added in powder form, and is then packaged along with jelly, gravy or other moisture.

Kiss, Fight, Act Naturally

2012-02-28T11:29:00.000+08:00

Practically every day, this is what happens around 7 o'clock in the evening. Target kisses Au and everything is sweetness and light. Then Target "accidentally on purpose" bites Au in the neck. Au tells Target to back off - or else! Target pretends he never meant to start a fight, and Au cleans his claws super casually just to show he's still boss cat. I've been working up a storm but I'll

Why We Don't Write Cruelty Posts

2012-02-21T09:27:00.000+08:00

If you're wondering why I haven't written a lot about Cole the Tuxie Cat, or the other cruelty cases I've come across, here's the explanation. Marg: there are no horrible pics or descriptions, just a nice picture of Guido! Those of you who don't live in Malaysia may not realise that this blog supports Katz Tales, a newspaper column that I write for The Star. When I started writing it back in

Guido: I Am Sent A Present! And Target Steals It!!!

2012-02-17T15:18:00.000+08:00

Our friend Bin sent me a Present! It's from her Silvervine Shop! But when Target saw the package, he wanted it. Get off! This is clearly for me! Now, how do I open this? Bin sent me a silvervine pillow and some chew sticks! It all smelled Very Good. Yum! Smells good! Target got all Silly. Wheeeeeeeeeee! He took the pillow, even though it was meant for Me. Drool, slurp, roll... But I

We Callously Abandon Our Cats

2012-02-13T15:28:00.000+08:00

T-man and I went to Thailand for 3 days last week. When we brought out our case, Target and Au knew what was up. While we were away, our neighbours Lillian and Umi looked in on the cats twice a day. In addition, the lady who comes to clean also came for one morning and one afternoon. Despite this, the cats clearly felt neglected. I got an SMS on the 3rd day to say that Target had disappeared

Target Is Fed-Up

2012-02-07T08:09:00.000+08:00

Target's pinned back ear clearly states he's fed up with being a photo model, but really - just LOOK at how he lines up his paws and tail into a straight line! I love that attention to detail. I'm off to the ProDiet cat food factory soon. If you've any questions about wet food, ask me and I'll ask them. As my brother arrives tomorrow for his annual visit, I'll be visiting you all and

Guido, The Tightrope Walker

2012-02-03T13:27:00.000+08:00

Isn't he handsome? Isn't he clever? Our little Guido walks up and down on the 1 inch gate top every day with the skill of the professional acrobat. I think he does it to make Target and Au jealous....

Au The Gourmet Kitty

2012-01-30T09:08:00.001+08:00

Au used to eat 1 type of cat food, 1 type of cat biscuit, and ham. He would take a mouthful of roast chicken or beef but only a bit. Now that he is a Senior Cat and coming up for his 14th birthday, Au has become a gourmet cat. Each day is a new adventure in tastes and textures. Yesterday Au ate: Chicken and Sardine Cat food Cat biscuits Red Snapper Cat Food (twice) Roast chicken (twice) Half