Sunday, December 31, 2023

The last day of 2023


We are Just3Cats. It is the name that san gave us. San said we should try to think about what we will work towards for next year which will begin tomorrow. So we thought really hard for our list. 
MM: I will try to eat only enough and not push my way to eat my sisters’ food as well. In that way I think san will allow me to eat together  with my sisters n the kitchen. 
M: I will try to be less of a princess. I will not meow at the top of my voice at night. Also I will try to be friends with Sky who has been trying to play with me. 
S: I will try to relax for a bit. Sometimes cats just don’t get along and won’t play with each other san. I can play with Manju who loves me. Maybe the princess is just too sensitive. 

Saturday, December 30, 2023

Sometimes …


S:  boys are just silly san. Who does he think he is?

san: I think he knows he’s a cat . You guys think you’re people! 

Momo: What? I am a cat? What’s  that?

Manju: Wheeeeeeeeeee…


Friday, December 29, 2023

Friday Thanks

I am thankful to have such a big space to laze about in by myself. Also san allows me to jump and fly into the air on the bed when we’re playing. She said I needed a soft landing so I don’t  hurt  myself. My sisters do not get on the bed once I am here. San said we could sit on all the spaces and but it is not ok to make someone give any up if they were there first. I am trying to learn that and now I always try to sit here after breakfast to listen to the birds or just hang out on it by myself. 
It’s the weekend and this is the best place to see the birds. They sometimes fly across the window cawing very loudly. San always opens this window but the mesh across it prevents nasty accidents for me. San told me once when my rainbow grandma was still here that a bird would come to peek into the house. I now wait for such a bird. I am safe inside the house and won’t fall off the window. I am grateful for this space.
I am thankful to be sitting with san this last Friday of 2023. She is on a break so she won’t disappear in the early hours of the morning. We have enjoyed watching Kdrama and plant videos . I am making the most out of these last few days before the new term begins. 

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Is that you Mizu Manju?

MM: No san. I am learning to keep still. I am now a cat figurine. I know you like those things   

 S: He is such a mad cat san. By the way please come home asap. I know you have to go to work but it’s better if you stay home. No…it’s not for me. I need you to keep an eye on the silly boy! Hmmm…

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Peace at last.

Peace between these 2 kitties was a long time coming. They are both very affectionate with people they know but will not allow anyone to  carry them off the ground for any reason and would not use the harness for a million treats either. However, they will sit by me and now it seems they can sit next to  other as well. I am grateful to have them. This cat gym that I commissioned for Bujang and Tanaka is now used everyday and sometimes all day. One of my cousins commented that they behave much like the amigos  Sky behaves much like Bujang since she is the BOSS cat, Momo is reserved and sometimes clueless like Tanaka and Manju who thinks only of food land shenanigans is like Rezki  It is a strange thing  
Mizu Manju: Now what can I do next?





 

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Just Because Manju


 Manju finds Momo an endless mystery. He follows her tail around and finds it fascinating. She doesn’t seem to mind it these days.  His own tail is not so fabulous. It is a little crooked at the end, like many community cats here. He looks good with an old collar. It took about two weeks for him to get used to wearing it with a slide in tag. He has a micro chip as well but not many people will bring cats to the vet to check on microchips. Even my previous vet told me it’s better to get a personalised collar  and microchip.  So all the kitties have them. 

Monday, December 25, 2023

Our New Header for 2024.

Since I hope to be more present in 2024, we now have a new header to properly introduce my three 2nd generation cats. They are from left: Skywalker, Momochi and Mizu Manju. It took me some time to decide on whether I should even have a new header. I first thought I should just adopt one cat, Skywalker, as it would be easier with only one...or so I thought. Skywalker came from a situation where she was used for illegal breeding and when she came here she was timid and quiet but blossomed under the care of Tanaka and Bujang. When they both passed, her whole routine was disrupted and she spent the days looking for them. So I adopted Momochi but she was much too traumatised and had spent her life in a tiny cage. She was frightened by the shadows on the walls but after a few months she was able to step outside of her room but Sky's big personality intimidated her. I rescued Manju as he was abandoned and the rainy month of December was not a good month for a kitten to be without shelter. But he was the glue that helped Momo to come out of her shell and Sky to have more patience. They now race around together and I hope the 3 cats will be able to live together peacefully and well. I am now trying to convince Manju that he would always get food and would never be hungry again. It is a slow process as he still thinks the food in front of him would be the last he would get. 

However, I still wanted to have my 7 cats (now all passed) in the blog and so I had the memorial cat that belonged to Ms Akira in the header as well. So we are Just10Cats (Megat, Totoro, Poppy, Akira, Rezki, Tanaka and Bujang) plus Skywalker (who was from the Star Wars Rescue), Momochi (Peach Rice Cake)  and Mizu Manju (Water Bun). 

Our 1st Christmas Celebration


San decided to put up some lights for us. She looked for a small tree but she didn’t see anything she liked and so decided to just put up simple lights. We had a good time playing with a lure which was our all- time favourite toy and had treats. For all of us, this was our first Christmas ever and we are grateful for it. Have a good Christmas everyone.

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Mizu Manju the Water Bun

S: Meet Mizu (water) Manju (bun) the youngest kitty in the house. This is his own spider plant. He is a strange cat who wants to eat all of san’s houseplants. So san bought him his own although I do not think it would work. I told san he is a very stubborn boy. I do not like boys usually but this one is tiny and I can sit on him easy! 

 

Just Because Rainbow Poppy


 

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Momochi the Marvel

My name is Momochi. San cannot remember the name I had before but I do no mind. My people gave me up as they said they could not take care of me. I had a hard time adjusting to living in a whole flat as before I was made to live in a cage the whole time. I refused to get out of my room for a whole month as my sister Sky has a big personality and was a little scary. 
But after many months I saw another kitty in the house. A small kitty who was not so frightening. I was so curious about this kitty and before I knew it. I was outside and sitting  on the cat gym. San calls me Momo now as she said it was easier. But I know in her mind she calls me Momochi. It is Momo and Mochi put together. She thinks it’s funny to be named Peach Rice cake. I don’t understand people! 
 

Friday, December 22, 2023

Skywalker the Superstar


San said I should at least introduce myself here. I used to be called Princess Padme but san said I should have the name of an original Star Wars hero. So I am Skywalker. I came from a rescue situation. Sky said I had 4 kittens but she could not save them as they were stillborn. I was from an illegal breeding situation. I came to live here to make up a 3rd with Bujang and Tanaka and they taught me many things. I now try to teach Momo and Manju but they’re not as quick as I am. I despair of ever teaching them anything. San said I have to try as the 2 look up to me. I told san I would try but it’s a difficult task. Hmmm…

Thursday, December 21, 2023

The new amigos

Finally after several months all 3 of them are sitting in the same space at the same time. I am grateful that this finally happened before 2024 comes on us. I had adopted Skywalker (on couch) when Bujang was very sick and Tanaka was very frightened of that. He kept watching Bujang all day everyday and won’t do anything else. But it came to pass that he went to the bridge from liver and asthma issues and Bujang passed shortly after from cardiac arrest. So I adopted Momo (the grey cat near the window) but Momo and Skywalker didn’t get along. The little kitten Manju was a foster as he was abandoned at the community cat feeding area. I decided to adopt him as he was the glue that created this idyllic situation where everyone can live together peacefully …at least for a an hour or two each day. They are my 2nd generation cats who are close in age. Both Skywalker and Momo are 3 years old and Manju is a mere 7.5 month kitten. 

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Amigos all together again

 

Their final resting place outside of my window, near grandma's jasmine. The fragrance of jasmine wafts over them in the evenings.
The amigos now at rest together, used to play together as well. 
From left, Bujang, Tanaka and Totoro

Thursday, July 06, 2023

Run free and be happy Bujang


 Bujang  went to the bridge today at 1120 am. He had been sick for some time and had suffered from  IVD as well as the debilitating effects of buprenorphine.  Even so, it was the suddenness of his going that made us all sad. He passed today of cardiac arrest. Goodbye my best cat Bujang.  He was 19. 

Big BOSS Bujang: 18 October 2004 - 6 July 2023. 

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Quiet Saturday


 San and I spent Saturday morning watching tv. San said she planned for a lazy Saturday and  I agreed. Bujang finally fell asleep after  more than 12 hours awake because of the buprenorphine. San said she would tell the vets not to give this anymore. 

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Easy Peasy Sunday

Just hanging with san. This is always my favourite morning ritual before breakfast. 
 

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Saturday News


 San has been chatting often with my vets as I had some issues with my medicines. But I think they have it all sorted out. Today I am seeing Dr L, my osteopath. I like him and he respects me. I am a senior cat and respect is important. I may not show san respect sometimes as I will bite her if she tries to give me medicines but she knows I love her. 

Thursday, June 15, 2023

A Final Resting Place

Thank you for your kind thoughts and messages. We can't thank you enough. Much Love from us. We also thank Meezers Mews' mom for the sweet momento of our kitty.

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Fly High Tanaka and Run Free

18 Nov 2007 - 4 Jun 2023
  
Rocket Tanaka went to the bridge on 4 June 2023 from triaditis complicated by bronchitis. He was 16 years old. He fought for many days when he came home from critical care. Goodbye Sweet Boy. We will see you soon.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The Sky Report


San said I am a very good Staff Nurse for my brother Bujang who has been unwell for 1.5 months. He fell off the coffee table because of an ear inflammation and is now learning to walk again. But I am a good helper and Bujang is now able to walk in the house quite well. 

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Just Because


 San says maybe we should have special first day of the month posts. I am quite well and am maintaining a good weight. My vet advised san to try to lessen my inhalers.  San was very pleased and now I only have to breathe the steroid only once a day. 

Monday, January 30, 2023

A new week; A new bug



It was cold last night because of the rain. It had been raining non-stop during the Chinese New Year period and more beetles keep flying into my house. I decided to do my best to keep my house in order as san said she could not see the bugs without her glasses. Humans are pitiful that way. I also heard a little lizard walking in my kitchen this morning but san said that was for another day. She also told me the lizard could keep the other flying insects away but I think its best I take care of the bug problems in the house. After all, I am also called Little Warrior. 

Saturday, January 28, 2023

NO! not for me!


 Our 7 year old sofa finally gave way this morning. San was sitting on it and it collapsed. So we are now using Sister S sofa bed while we wait for our new sofa to arrive. But san had to protect it from cat fur and could only find her batik bedsheet for it. But it was way too much for me. 

Monday, January 23, 2023

Cuddle

I asked san if I can cuddle with Tanaka and Bujang. San said I shouldn’t try that as they can get upset and slap me
 So I cuddled with her instead. We try to do this every night before I go to bed. I think it’s pretty good. 



 

Saturday, January 14, 2023

Recycling

I helped san with the boxes in the storeroom. She didn’t know she had so many from last year’s spring cleaning. So I said perhaps they needed to go to recycling. She told me that it was a good idea and I was very helpful. 
 

Monday, January 09, 2023

Where da plants san?

Our corridor yesterday

What our corridor usually looks like

Yesterday was a quiet Sunday with no birds outside. San had removed all the plants and put them away since our neighbours are moving and they have big furniture. San promised to put the plants back again in a few days. I should hope so! It was so boring without the birds and so hot as well without the plants to give us some shade. 

Friday, January 06, 2023

Just Hanging

Yesterday afternoon mama came home early and we decided to just hang out together. She read her novel (she has 2 more to read from her self-imposed quota of 9 for last month). But I got very sleepy looking at her read and I took a nap with my eyes open and my head high. This was so she would think I was with her throughout as I like sitting with her in the bed.