Monday, December 1, 2025

A Merry Mancat Monday

We put up our Christmas trees on Black Friday, and I've of course taken lots of photos of the kitties enjoying the festivities. I haven't yet organized all of those photos yet, but that doesn't mean we don't have one to share with you. For today, you get to see Evan in his new favorite place to sleep.


Do you see my boy curled up in his cat tree beside the Christmas tree? Being hind limb paralyzed, Evan isn't easily able to get to that level of the cat tree himself. I do put his pet stairs beside the cat tree, but he seems to prefer being lifted and put in there by his human, which I'm more than fine doing for my sweet boy.

Have a merry Monday, friends!



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Flashback Doodle of the Day

I did not get around to all the art I hoped to scribble up this weekend, so until I finish more of my Christmas doodles for this year, it's time for more flashbacks. I do have lots of those, though, including this old-fashioned one from a couple years ago.


I scribbled up that one and a couple other similar doodles when I was in A Christmas Carol sort of mood a couple years ago. I had a lot of fun with those, and I plan on doing at least one vintage sort of doodle like that this year.



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Tip of the Day

We seem to be repeating old tips these days. 'Tis the season, apparently. That being said, this festive season we'll be repeating some Christmas safety tips that we also shared the past few years. It's an important topic this time of year, so we'll keep going with it.

How about we start with that good ol' Christmas tree? To begin, if you put up a Christmas tree, make sure it is securely in place. This is especially important if you have a kitty or pup who enjoys climbing or otherwise giving the tree lots of attention. You can try putting the tree in a corner of a room, if that helps to keep it safe and upright against adventurous furbabies. Moreover, to be extra safe, you can find a way to anchor the tree to the floor, wall, or even a heavy, sturdy piece of furniture. There is also the option of weighing down the base of the tree, such as with weighted bags, as long as they are of a safe and secure sort. Another option, especially if your furbaby is overzealous in their love for the Christmas tree, is to block their access to it altogether, whether that be with baby gates, closed doors, or another means. Whatever it takes, if you put up a Christmas tree in a home with a tree-loving furbaby, do be sure to try and find a way to prevent a fallen tree and potential injuries.

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