tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280775812009-07-11T14:38:31.857+08:00All about Au and Target, country kitties living in busy suburban Subang Jaya in Malaysia, Doji the dog and other stories.katztaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10036407326752053191noreply@blogger.comBlogger331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28077581.post-82030232522555907312009-07-10T01:15:00.000+08:002009-07-10T01:15:00.775+08:00

Au thinks our Beetle is his car. He sits up on the roof like a cat statue, staring out over the neighbourhood.Because the car puts him right on eye-level with us, Au feels rather powerful. From his lofty spot he inspects everyone who passes by.And when he's exhausted from lording it over everyone, he stretches out and takes a nap.Target wants to lie on the top too but Au makes sure his junior

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I was trying to take a picture of Target yesterday for the Katz Tales column (the articles I write for The Star, the Malaysian national daily) but our fuzzy has decided that being the star of the picture is dull.First he tried to help press the button. He as fast as Bruce Lee and I didn't do a slow-mo so he's a bit blurred. But you can see by his serious expression that he really is trying to

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Au ate his entire chicken leg and thigh within 24 hours. And of course he immediately demanded I go back to the market and get him some more.We've debated Au's diet at length and have decided the best option for him is to eat commercial cat biscuits and either roast chicken or the equivalent home made food. We've stopped buying wet cat food for him because he only ever liked two types. One type

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I woke up at 2.37AM this morning with no idea what had woken me up. But the second I looked at the clock, Target opened an eye and decided it was the perfect time to snizzle. He was lying curled up against me so it was the work of a moment to snuggle up to my chin and give me fuzzy headbutts. He purred so loudly that Tom woke up too. Target promptly climbed over me so he could talk to both of

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I got this from my friend Liz who is a caving expert and it made me laugh so much I just had to post it!The following was found posted very low on a refrigerator door:Dear Dogs and Cats:The dishes with the paw prints are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your

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Maggy and Romeo at Zoolatry have declared this day Friday, June 19, 2009 is INTERNATIONAL BOX DAY where we all post (or re-post) all the cats in boxes photos we can.No prizes, no awards, just a box full FUN...As Au is a serious box cat, here he is in his favourite box, an international shipping box with two layers that he mined paper from for several years!Also, tomorrow in the Malaysian

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Tom put an empty box outside and before we knew what was happening Au claimed it. He already has his own box upstairs on the landing but he now feels like a king with this extra "garden" box. Just look at that smug expression!For Happy Cats On Tuesday! If you want to see more fuzzies, check out Gattina's blog or the links in the box in the sidebar.If you're in Malaysia, buy The Star on

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There will be an article out in the Weekend section of The Star, the Malaysian national daily, tomorrow about the Barkery Bakery, a small home business venture run by Meem who cooks treats for dogs. Buy the paper and check it out!Also, I've just found some seriously good people in Singapore who rescue stray cats. The Singapore Cat Welfare Society are on the Web and on Facebook so check them out

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English is a great language but it is short a few expressions. So here are a few definitions from our cat vocab:Snizzle circle: a hair band. The origin of this term lies in Target's baby name, Mr Snizzles, as well as in the fact that these soft stretchy hair bands are his favourite toys.Squizzle: to pet a cat, usually by bunching your fingers and running them under the chin or at the bit where

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Our friend Meem sent Au and Target a present: cat treats from Addiction! Au sniffed it all over and decided he wasn't a treat type of cat but Target was charmed.Hmmm, which one shall I start with?This one!It's nice to have such generous friends! Hopefully Target absorbs the lesson and will soon stay to say hello to visitors instead of rushing off upstairs and hiding under the bed, shivering

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Places to find info on Malaysia viewing/readership for various media:Media Guide 2009: Malaysia Media and Advertising Guide Book (Perception Media, price RM30)Audit Bureau Of Circulations publishes annual audit of print media online range 1988 to 2008.Malaysia Communication and Multimedia Commission offers ADEX paper that analyses complete ad market in Malaysia with notes on international

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There was a hiccup at the office which resulted in Katz Tales being left out of today's Weekender. I'm sorry for any inconvenience. I'm told the piece will be out next week on Saturday 6th June. In the meantime you can read Shoba's piece about Sabrina Yeap and TV Smith who have been rescuing the dogs on the Malaysian islands of Pulau Selat Kering and Pulau Tengah by clicking on The height of

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Target started eating grass last week which got me worried. He'd been chasing a lizard and I thought he might have an upset tummy or even salmonella as all lizards carry those germs in and on their bodies. Later on Target threw up quietly in the ferns, and Au joined him for good measure. Now they are both fine again.This Saturday Katz Tales will be published in the print version of the

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Target is posing nicely these days. He's tucking in his paws, facing the camera, holding still while I fiddle with angles and all that. But Target is so happy that he keeps purring and squeezing his eyes at me in little cat kisses. So that open-eyed look that would make him a real photo star is still lacking. even so, cute cat, no?If you haven't heard of this before, please do check out how

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This bit was left out of Dog Talk published today in Weekender, the Star Malaysia:How To Stop Your Dog BarkingYou need: one dog treat and one barking dog.Method: When your dog barks, say, “quiet” in a calm voice and hold up the treat by the dog’s nose. Your dog will automatically stop barking because of the treat. The second he or she stops barking, praise and pet. Count to three and give the

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It's a lousy picture in so many ways with all the light bouncing off the floor and off Au's green eyes but I do like this pic because Au is so incredibly relaxed and happy looking. This was him yesterday, hanging out under the coffee table after having a quiet day's snoozing, playing games and hanging out with his pal Target and his best human Tom. Au was in such a good mood that even I got

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I received this message from Meem yesterday. If you're in Malaysia, or have some money in a Paypal account, please consider helping these furfriends. Meem is a personal friend and 100% trustworthy when it comes to cash and doing the best thing for the pets involved. So is her associate Sabrina who runs Friends Furry Farm, a rescue centre for dogs. Please read on...About 300 stray dogs were

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I was trying to take a nice picture of Target yesterday but he wasn't cooperating.First he shoved his nose into the lens,Then he grabbed the lens cover,And I ended up just taking a picture of his toes...Anyway, Anya and Kareltje invited us to join the International Bloggist Community! There's a logo and a meme that calls for 4 other members.I'm listing:Sharlene whose Spice Cats blog in Malaysia

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Target adores having his chin scratched. When you put a finger under his chin, he moves his face from side to side, making sure you cover his cheeks, ears, nose, chin and all the fuzzly bits in the middle. And while we're doing that, he pulls silly faces.Here he is, sitting on Tom and giggling.Katz Tales is out on Tuesday. I'm not writing it up until tomorrow but the theme will be Senior Cats:

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Au is hungry about every 30 minutes at the moment. He knows exactly what's in the fridge and is determined to have his full share of treats. Here he is, supervising Tom deboning some chicken for him. As you can see, Au sits on the table but doesn't beg, steal or touch the food. He's simply being very, very patient in a vaguely supervisory capacity!There is no Katz Tales or Dog Talk out in The

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This is how Target looked last week.And this is why.This stray dog arrived in our street. She looks less than a year old and is so sweet, we called her Sweetheart.As you can see, Tam from across the street is not shy.After they touched noses, Tam came over the gate for a visit. Sweetheart liked Tam so she must be from a home with cats and dogs. If you recognise this dog and know where her home

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I bought a treadmill last year and put it behind the sofa so I can watch TV as I walk - otherwise I get too bored! The moment he saw it, Au adopted it as one of his sleeping places. He adores the rough feel of the rubber.It's so nice to have things that have more than one role to play!Happy Cats on Tuesday! For more, visit Gattina or check the blog roll on the left.

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When Tom comes home the cats allow him to get changed into his comfy shorts. But then they herd him into the kitchen and put him to work. Au demands his chicken with louds MEOWs and Target asks for his liver with tiny meew meew meeps! Soft or loud doesn't matter because the message is the same: HAND IT OVER!I find this so cute when Au and Target do this. But I have to laugh at myself too

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Cats sleep in the oddest ways. Here is Target, zoning out on the sofa, back paws up in the air, back twisted like a pretzel, a smile better than Julia Roberts' and purring away like the happy fuzz he is. I don't think I could ever be as cute.Happy COT! For more kitties, check out Gattina and the COT blog roll in the menu on the left.

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Au is lying on top of my Beetle. He is sunbathing in the mid morning sun.I wouldn't be surprised if we were living in the cooler bits of Europe or North America, but when you live in Malaysia, a mere hip-skip-and-jump from the equator, it seems to make no sense. We've got boiling hot days where you turn beetroot red from walking about without suntan lotion for just 20 minutes. Yet Au is out

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