Thankful Thimble Thursday: Beauty and Bird TV

It's time for Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop, and Thimble is more than ready.

Today, the adorable little tabby is yet again grateful that, well, she's adorable.

You'd probably like to see that cute little face closer up, wouldn't you? Well, here you go.

Thimble is also thankful for the window view she had in those photos. There were lots of birdies up in the trees, and she had a lovely time spying on them. So, it's her obvious beauty and enthralling Bird TV that Thimble is sharing for today's gratitude. And she hopes you all enjoy those things as well!

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Now, of course, we'll 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. _________ is my kryptonite.

2. _________ is the thing I misplace the most often.

3. _________ was when I realized _________.

4. I wish I had learned _________ sooner.

We'll see you tomorrow, friends!

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Flashback Doodle of the Day

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Tip of the Day

Today's National Pet Poison Awareness Month tip is one that relates to our previous tips on pesticides, but is also one upon which we failed to expand. The type of pesticide of which we speak today is none other than mothballs. Mothballs come in a variety of forms, and typically release gas vapors intended to repel or kill moths, or other pests. When it comes to our furbabies, mothballs can cause toxicity via inhalation, skin contact, or ingestion. Dogs are perhaps the most likely to ingest mothballs, but cats are more sensitive to their effects. Old-fashioned mothballs are the most dangerous, as they contain naphthalene. More modern mothballs are typically formulated to be less dangerous to kitties, pups, and ourselves, but they can still pose risks. Mothball poisoning can result in vomiting, lethargy, difficulty breathing, or even failure of organs such as the liver or kidneys.

For the sake of your kitty or pup, it is likely best to avoid the use of mothballs altogether. There are alternatives to ridding your clothes or areas of the home of moths. Some of these methods may require more laborious cleaning and may indeed be more time-consuming than simply tossing in a mothball, but the health of your furbaby is well worth the effort. If you do use mothballs, though, of course ensure your furbaby's safety by keeping them well out of their reach.