Thankful Thimble Thursday

It's Thursday, and you better believe tabby girl Thimble is ready for Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, Thimble is thankful that she has so many friends, specifically boyfriends.

That's our neighbor's kitty. He knows we have an endless supply of treats at our house, so he visits often. We've shared him here on our blog before, in case he looks familiar. Thimble loves when he visits, and she always tries to get his attention through the door. We'll just pretend like he doesn't completely ignore her. Thimble is certain he's enamored with her, and we'll just let her live in that happy little world of hers.

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Now, let's share the fill-in statements for tomorrow's Friendly Fill-Ins challenge. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two, and I came up with the second two.

1. _________ would make my life easier.

2. My May to-do list includes _________ and _________.

3. If my morning starts with _________, I _________.

4. Ending my day with _________ makes me _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Whether you feed the wildlife in the warm months as well as the cold months, be sure to take your furbaby into consideration when placing feeders and food. We often of course want our kitties and pups to be able to see their Bird TV and Squirrel TV, but that at the same time, too close of proximity can cause problems. This is especially the case for our furbabies who go outdoors. If feeders are placed where outdoor dogs and cats can easily access them, the wildlife can of course be scared off or preyed upon. What's more, there's the chance that the outdoor pups and kitties themselves can be negatively affected by close proximity to the wildlife and their feeders

First, birdseed can pose some dangers to dogs and even cats. If consumed, there is a chance that a dog or cat can become blocked by consuming too much food intended for the wildlife. In addition, it could be possible for birdseed to ferment inside a dog or cat's stomach, and thereby cause bloat, which can be a very serious condition. Another concern is if birdseed molds, which can then have toxic effects if ingested by a pup or kitty.

Second, the wildlife themselves can pose risks to our furbabies, just as they can pose risks to the wildlife. For example, the feces of some wildlife might contain parasites that could infect our kitties or pups if ingested. Parasites and other issues can also arise if certain critters themselves are caught and consumed. Some wildlife also carry transmittable diseases, which in some cases might affect our furbabies, or which our furbabies can pass to us from wildlife with which they come into contact.

So, the long and the short of it is to always be aware of where place feeders and food for the wildlife. Many of us do enjoy feeding those outdoors critters, but we also must keep our own furbabies safe. Of course, the wildlife wouldn't mind a bit of safety from curious pups and kitties as well.