Another Treeside Thankful Thimble Thursday

Hello and happy Thursday, friends! Little tabby Thimble is of course ready for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop.

Today, Thimble's gratitude is simple. She's thankful for the Christmas season. She's thankful for the Christmas tree and all the festiveness around her.

This happy tabby girl really does get so excited to have the Christmas trees up and to be part of all the extra stuff going on around the house this time of the year. Want to see a blooper of Thimble rubbing her cute little head against the Christmas tree? Of course you do, so here it is.

Thimble hopes you're all enjoying the Christmas season as much as she is!

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

1. _________ at Christmastime is such a pain to me.

2. I can't wait to see _________ open his/her gift from me.

3. I _________ on Christmas morning.

4. I _________ on Christmas night.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Festive Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today we have our final tip on traveling with your furbaby this holiday season, or any time of the year. When traveling, always think ahead to your final destination and your plans for the entire trip, and then prepare accordingly. Will you be staying with family or friends? Do they have other animals? If so, does your furbaby get along with the other animals? Will your kitty or pup need to remain in a separate room or in a cage? Or, are you staying in a hotel? If so, did you ensure that it's a pet-friendly hotel? What are their requirements for a pet staying at their facility? Consider any and all such factors, and then think ahead to what you might need to prep for your furbaby's stay at your final destination.

In all of this planning, of course also don't forget the basic necessities. Bring plenty of your furbaby's food, especially if they are on a prescription or other special diet. Bring bowls and even water as needed. If your furbaby is on medication, bring ample amounts of it, especially in the event of any unexpected delays. Don't forget any potentially necessary items, such as cages, leashes, harnesses, seat belts, blankets, toys, and even cleaning supplies. Though it may not be a pleasant thought, also be sure to make plans and preparations for any emergencies that might arise. For example, take your furbaby's medical records with you, your veterinarian's information, as well as contact and other information on veterinary hospitals located in your travel destination. It never hurts to be over-prepared, so as space allows, plan and pack anything and everything you might need for the comfort and safety of your furbaby during your travels.