Friendly Fill-Ins and Eddy's Photo Fails

Hello, friends! We're ready for the Friendly Fill-Ins challenge, and we'd love for you to join us. My amazing co-host Ellen of 15andmeowing came up with the first two fill-in statements, and I came up with the second two.

1. I like to pretend _________.

2. Why anyone wants to _________ is beyond me.

3. I have a lot in common with _________.

4. I tend to be optimistic about _________ but pessimistic when it comes to _________.


My answers are below in bold.

1. I like to pretend I'm good at singing.

(I'm one of those people who puts on concerts in my car and in the shower. As fun as it is to pretend, though, I won't be quitting my day job.)

2. Why anyone wants to spend time away from home is beyond me.
(This is obviously a bit of an exaggeration. It's not healthy to never leave your house, I do understand that. But, as I've mentioned more times than necessary here on my blog, I'm a major homebody. I'd pretty much always rather be home with my furbabies than anywhere else, so when I meet someone who enjoys traveling and going out on the town and that sort of thing, it boggles my mind.)

3. I have a lot in common with my dad.

(I also have quite a bit in common with my sister, and my mom, but my dad is the person I have the most in common with in the entire world. We have very similar personalities, as well as very similar interests. We read the same kinds of books, watch the same kinds of movies, share a plethora of hobbies, of course love animals, and you get the idea.)

4. I tend to be optimistic about animals but pessimistic when it comes to humanity.
(I'm sorry if this sounds harsh, but I also feel like a lot of you might understand where I'm coming from. Our kitties, pups, and other animals offer nonjudgmental, unconditional love. Humanity, on the other hand, just isn't capable of that. That makes me have a lot of optimism around animals but not so much when it comes to my fellow humans. That said, you're all amazing, and it's other sorts of humanity this far more relates to.)

Now it's your turn!

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And now it's time for the Pet Photo Fails Blog Hop, hosted by none other than Melissa and Mudpie of Melissa's Mochas, Mysteries, & Meows.

Today, our blooper queen Eddy went all out on the blurriness and just general blooperiness. See?

This is what happens when I get ready to take a picture of Eddy, and then she starts moving (as always), and then the camera and I start moving with her. The result is just all shades of blur.

Eddy hopes you enjoyed seeing nothing but the blur of her tabby self!

Happy Friday, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

Today we have yet another flashback springtime Halloween doodle from our April A to Z Challenge a few years ago. This one stars not only my angle Rosie, but also a cat-o'-lantern, or three.

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Tip of the Day

Today's National Pet Poison Awareness Month tip is an add-on to our tip from yesterday, when we reminded you to keep doors closed and other obstacles in place to keep your furbaby safe from substances and areas with poison. Taking that one step further, if needed, child-proofing products can be your best friend even for the furry ones in your life. For example, do you have a curious kitty or puppy who has found ways to open cabinets and drawers? This can put a furbaby at risk, such as if those cabinets and drawers contain human medications, cleaners, or other toxic items, or even sharp or other dangerous objects. To prevent prying paws from opening cabinets and drawers, you can get child-proof, or pet-proof, locks that make cabinets and drawers difficult or impossible to open without dexterity, or opposable thumbs. There are also child-proof locks to keep main doors securely closed. This can come in handy if you have a kitty or pup who knows how to manipulate certain door handles.

We've mentioned this on here before, but also don't forget the usefulness of baby gates. They also make gates that are more specifically pet-proof, such as tall ones over which dogs and cats cannot easily jump. These can be used to block access to certain areas of the house to ensure your kitty or pup's safety. For example, you can use baby or pet gates to block access to the kitchen, especially if potentially toxic foods are being prepared. These gates can also be used to block off garbage cans, laundry areas, or other areas of the home where potential poisoning might occur.

Just as with a human child, our kitties and pups can get themselves into trouble. Consider all areas of the home where danger might arise, and then do your research on what you can do to best prevent emergencies from dangers such as accidental poisoning. Do your best to always be one step ahead of your kitty or pup, as difficult as that may be.