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.

Memorial Day Remembrance

In the United States, today is Memorial Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Today, we thank and honor all those who have died for our freedom.

To all those who have fought to keep us safe and free, thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice.

To our friends in the US as well as those outside of the US, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy Monday!

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Did you know?

Today, we're sharing the same little tidbit we shared on past Memorial Days. We've all certainly heard of and respect the many amazing canine war heroes. Did you know, though, that cats, dolphins, and sea lions, among others, have also played roles in war? Cats have been sought out to serve as mousers and ratters, for example, keeping bases and ships sanitary and safe from rodents. Dolphins have served roles such as detecting underwater mines. The sea lion is another underwater animal that has been trained to serve in the armed forces, such as to detect enemy divers, and even to attach tracking devices to these enemy divers. Animals are heroes in more ways than one, and that includes a great many of them earning the title of war hero.

Memorial Day Remembrance

In the United States, today is Memorial Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Today, we thank and honor all those who have died for our freedom.

To all those who have fought to keep us safe and free, thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice.

To our friends in the US as well as those outside of the US, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy Monday!

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Did you know?

Today, we're sharing the same little tidbit we shared on Memorial Day last year. We've all certainly heard of and respect the many amazing canine war heroes. Did you know, though, that cats, dolphins, and sea lions, among others, have also played roles in war? Cats have been sought out to serve as mousers and ratters, for example, keeping bases and ships sanitary and safe from rodents. Dolphins have served roles such as detecting underwater mines. The sea lion is another underwater animal who has been trained to serve in the armed forces, such as to detect enemy divers, and even to attach tracking devices to these enemy divers. Animals are heroes in more ways than one, and that includes a great many of them earning the title of war hero.

Memorial Day Remembrance

After an unintentional hiatus yesterday, we're back today. More importantly, in the United States, today is Memorial Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Today, we thank and honor all those who have died for our freedom.

To all those who have fought to keep us safe and free, thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice.

To our friends in the US as well as those outside of the US, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy Monday!

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Did you know?

Today, we're sharing the same little tidbit we shared on Memorial Day last year. We've all certainly heard of and respect the many amazing canine war heroes. Did you know, though, that cats, dolphins, and sea lions, among others, have also played roles in war? Cats have been sought out to serve as mousers and ratters, for example, keeping bases and ships sanitary and safe from rodents. Dolphins have served roles such as detecting underwater mines. The sea lion is another underwater animal who has been trained to serve in the armed forces, such as to detect enemy divers, and even to attach tracking devices to these enemy divers. Animals are heroes in more ways than one, and that includes a great many of them earning the title of war hero.

Memorial Day Remembrance

In the United States, today is Memorial Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Today, we thank and honor all those who have died for our freedom.

To all those who have fought to keep us safe and free, thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice.

To our friends in the US as well as those outside of the US, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy Monday!

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Did you know?

Today, we're sharing the same little tidbit we shared on Memorial Day last year. We've all certainly heard of and respect the many amazing canine war heroes. Did you know, though, that cats, dolphins, and sea lions, among others, have also played roles in war? Cats have been sought out to serve as mousers and ratters, for example, keeping bases and ships sanitary and safe from rodents. Dolphins have served roles such as detecting underwater mines. The sea lion is another underwater animal who has been trained to serve in the armed forces, such as to detect enemy divers, and even to attach tracking devices to these enemy divers. Animals are heroes in more ways than one, and that includes a great many of them earning the title of war hero.

Memorial Day Remembrance

In the United States, today is Memorial Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Today, we thank and honor all those who have died for our freedom.

To all those who have fought to keep us safe and free, thank you for your bravery, service, and sacrifice.

To our friends in the US as well as those outside of the US, we wish you a safe, happy, and healthy Monday!

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Did you know?

We're taking just a short break from our tidbits relating to COVID-19 and our pets to repeatw a fact we shared on Memorial Day last year. We've all certainly heard of and respect the many amazing canine war heroes. Did you know, though, that cats, dolphins, and sea lions, among others, have also played roles in war? Cats have been sought out to serve as mousers and ratters, for example, keeping bases and ships sanitary and safe from rodents. Dolphins have served roles such as detecting underwater mines. The sea lion is another underwater animal who has been trained to serve in the armed forces, such as to detect enemy divers, and even to attach tracking devices to these enemy divers. Animals are heroes in more ways than one, and that includes a great many of them earning the title of war hero.

Memorial Day Remembrance

In the United States, today is Memorial Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Today, we thank and honor all those who have died for our freedom.

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Did you know?

Did you know that a variety of animals have played roles in the armed forces? We've all certainly heard of and respect the many amazing canine war heroes. Did you know, thought, that cats, dolphins, and sea lions, among others, have also played roles in war? Cats have served as mousers and ratters, for example, keeping bases and ships sanitary and safe from rodents. Dolphins have served roles such as detecting underwater mines. The sea lion is another underwater animal who has been trained to serve in the armed forces, such as to detect enemy divers, and even to attach tracking devices to these enemy divers. Animals are heroes in more ways than one, and that includes a great many of them earning the title of war hero.

Memorial Day Remembrance

Today, we remember all those in military service who have lost their lives. We thank all of the heroes, whether they be man or woman or four-legged, for their service and sacrifice.

We created a new patriotic little doodle for today. However, our scanner has also decided that it wants to go on the fritz. Even after hours of reinstalling it and fiddling with it, this technologically unsavvy human has not yet gotten it to work again. So, for today, we'll have to settle for a throwback patriotic doodle that we created and shared last year. That's right, we're going old school. We'll probably have to enlist the help of someone far more technologically equipped, like this here human's sister or dad, in order to get the stubborn scanner up and going again. If all goes well, we'll share this year's Memorial Day doodle tomorrow. We'll stop rambling now, though.

Annie of McGuffy's Reader, the host of the Sparks blog hop, is taking a well-deserved blogging break. However, we still feel compelled to share some words of wisdom in honor of the Sparks hop. The quote we're sharing today is inspired by Memorial Day itself.

"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."

-Joseph Campbell

To all of our friends in the United States, we wish you a blessed Memorial Day. To all of our friends, no matter where you are, we hope your Monday is magnificent.

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Our Tip of the Day:

Our food talk continues today with a little something known as fiber. Fiber is a very important nutrient that, for one, aids in digestion for not only us humans but also kitties and pups. In terms of digestion, fiber can play more than one role. Depending on the circumstances and the particular type of fiber consumed, it can assist with both constipation and diarrhea. That's not all, though, as fiber can also play a beneficial role in weight loss. Fiber can make food more bulky, and in turn can help a kitty or pup feel full, which can then lead to less gorging and therefore aid in weight loss. Still, though, fiber's roles in a cat or dog's health does not end there. Studies have also indicated that high fiber diets can benefit those with diabetes, such as by helping to control blood sugar. For all of these reasons and more, be sure to educate yourself on your furbaby's fiber intake and overall health and diet, and of course discuss options with your veterinarian.

Memorial Day Remembrance

Today, here in the US, we are celebrating Memorial Day. This is a day to remember all those who have lost their lives serving our country in the armed forces. Today, we reflect on all of the brave, past and present, two-legged and four-legged, and we give thanks for all they have given for the sake of our country.

Happy Memorial Day!

(And to our non-US pals, we wish you a very happy Monday!)

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Our Tip of the Day:

We have given this tip many times, and on many occasions, but we would yet again like to take today to remind you to always take into consideration your furbabies' safety during any holiday festivities. If you are having guests over, for example, please keep your kitties and pups safe from escape and heavy foot traffic. Also ensure that your furbaby is not fed any potentially hazardous foods, such as alcohol, chocolate, onion, garlic, or grapes. If fireworks are popular in your area on days such as Memorial Day, and especially if your furbaby is afraid of loud noises, consider shutting windows and curtains, and perhaps turning on some music or the television, in order to keep the effects of the fireworks to a minimum. Your furbaby might also appreciate a calm and quiet area set up especially for them, where they can spend the time, such as during any Memorial Day parties or while fireworks are occurring. It is indeed possible for you to participate in Memorial Day festivities while also keeping your furbabies safe.

Mancat Monday: Happy Memorial Day!

It's Monday, which means my mancat Evan is our spokeskitty today. Evan would like to ask our US furiends to please take a moment on this Memorial Day to remember all of the service men and women, as well as the furry heroes, who have lost their lives while fighting for us and our freedom.

We are grateful for all of those who serve our country, and for the many sacrifices that these brave heroes make each and every day.

Happy Memorial Day!

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Our Tip of the Day:

Please remember to keep your furbabies indoors and safe on holidays, especially summer ones when neighborhood barbecues, fireworks, and other festivities might be going on. Keeping your furbabies in a safe, secure area on days such as these will ensure that they do not get loose or run off if they become frightened by any of the out-of-the-ordinary neighborhood goings-on.