Belated Memorial Day Remembrance with Tonks and Evan

We're so sorry we failed to share a Memorial Day post yesterday. That is entirely this here human's fault. Weekends tend to get a bit wild and crazy, simply because that's when I'm off work and can get all the neglected home and yard chores done. That's why I don't often post on Saturdays or Sundays. I hope to remedy that someday, but for now I guess it is what it is. Since I also had yesterday off, and spent a good chunk of the day finishing up my yard work to-do list, I failed to even post on that day. Shame on me.

That said, we hope all of our friends in the United States had a blessed and safe Memorial Day. We will never forget those who have lost their lives for or in any way served our country. Because of them, we are free.

Since it is Tonks Tuesday, I decided to also share these patriotic flashbacks of kitten Tonks. Back when she was tiny, I had a piece of red, white, and blue star decor hanging from my front door and tried to get photos of her posing with it. She was indeed a kitten, though, so it was a real challenge. Even so, she was (and of course still is!) adorable.

And since Evan missed out on Mancat Monday, we also have some flashbacks of him being trolled by his little sister Tonks.

You can tell these photos are from a few years ago, as Evan hadn't yet started getting his little caboose shaved.

Evan is such a good boy and such a great big brother. He's the only cat in the house that all the other kitties get along with. Soon after these photos were snapped Evan did give Tonks a little barking meow to request she stop, and then all was well again. Tonks loves to play with the Evan, and he's the only cat in the house she actually plays with rather than trolls, but if he asks her to stop she will.

Wishing you all a terrific Tuesday!

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Tip of the Day

Today's summer safety tip is to be careful around water. Summer often means swimming in pools, or visiting lakes or other bodies of waters. If your dog or cat is with you when you visit the pool or any body of water, always be cautious and keep an eye on them. Though many animals have the instinct to swim when in water, that does not mean they cannot drown in certain situations. So, as needed, block access to pools so that your cat or dog cannot access the water, especially when not closely monitored or when they are not used to being in or near water. If you take your pup or kitty to visit a lake, to go on a boat ride, or to participate in any other similar water activity, keep them near you, such as safe on a leash. In addition to this, you can get flotation devices specifically designed for furbabies. This can come in handy especially for furbabies who are new to water, or if you have any concern for their safety when around water. After all, what do we always say? It's always better to be safe than sorry. So, if your summer plans with your furbaby include some watery ones, plan ahead for their safety.