Tonks Tuesday: Not-So-New New Toys

It's Tonks Tuesday, and today calico girl Tonks is sharing her excitement that this human mom of hers recently swapped out a bunch of toys from the toy bin. One of the toys that emerged was that big fuzzy kicker you see in lower part of this photo, and Tonks loves it so very much.

In that photo there, Tonks is requesting that I give the big fuzzy kicker toy a toss for her to catch and toss around before we lather, rinse, and repeat that game a few dozen times. Whatever Tonks wants, Tonks gets.

The kitties around here really do love when "new" toys, those being ones we've had for years, suddenly show up to play with. I try to regularly swap out their toys to give them "new" things to enjoy, and it usually does the trick.

Happy Tuesday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today's doodle is another one from many years ago, and I share it probably every single summer. It's another spooky doodle that gives away my desire for autumn and Halloween despite the fact that it's still summer. Anyway, this one was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and his beloved tortie cat, Catterina.

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Tip of the Day

It's World Cat Day, our kitties often indeed do rule the household. That often means they more or less have free roam of the place. Sometimes, though, that might become a bit difficult for them, for a variety of potential reasons. If your cat, or dog, is allowed on furniture, make sure that they can easily and safely access it. This is something to especially take into consideration for cats, or dogs, with mobility issues. Geriatric, arthritic, injured, and any other specially abled furbabies may require some form of help getting onto couches, chairs, beds, tables, shelves, and so forth. Sometimes all you have to do is put low stools or boxes next to the furniture, as long as said stools or boxes are safe and sturdy. There are also pet stairs and pet ramps available on the market, which can be placed beside beds, couches, and other relevant furniture. So, if your furbaby is allowed on furniture, keep in mind what might affect their ability to get onto said furniture. Age, injuries, and other such factors can make it difficult for your cat, or dog, to reach elevated locations. Take all such factors into consideration, and help your furbaby adjust as best and as safely as possible.