Thankful Thimble Thursday with a Canine Cameo

Hello and happy Thursday, friends! You better believe Thimble is ready for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, Thimble is grateful for her puppy sister, that of course being the one and only Astrid.

Thimble is also so very thankful that she often wins the battle for the beloved window seat. She's always willing to share the spot with Astrid, but if the pup isn't into sharing, Thimble usually wins the spot for herself.

Now, don't go thinking Thimble actually fights for the spot. This girl is one of the most docile, non-aggressive creatures I've ever met in my life. She honestly just out-stubborns Astrid by refusing to move.

Don't worry, though, because Thimble always makes sure her puppy sister gets a turn eventually.

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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. I am so not looking forward to _________.

2. _________ is surprisingly delicious.

3. I need a welcome sign at my front door that says _________.

4. I would _________ if it meant that I could _________.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I really do have quite a large number of new doodles to share, and will be doing so soon. Today, though, we have an old flashback that I re-share pretty much every year. Say hello to Edgar Allan Poe, his tortie Catterina, and of course the raven.

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Tip of the Day

Since we're already talking nonstop about the vet, and since National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day is next week, we figured we'd go right on ahead and do a series of tips on how to get that kitty of yours to the vet. We'll start this series with the simple tip to socialize and get your kitty used to interaction at an early age, if possible. Getting your cat used to people is ideal for helping them cope with future outings to the vet. This of course may not always be possible, depending on a particular cat's age and personality at the time of adoption or rescue. However, when possible and safe, start socializing your cat around people, even simply visitors to your home, when they are young.

What's more, try to get your cat used to hands-on checks. If it's safe for both you and your cat, you can get in the habit of looking in your cat's ears, having a look at their mouth and teeth, and so forth. This of course can help them get used to all that goes on when they're at the vet's office, while at the same time also helping you check for abnormalities that might need to be addressed. All in all, starting early with socializing and hands-on interaction, when it's a safe option, can possibly help your kitty feel more comfortable about getting examined during their trips to the vet.