Another part of Stanley’s morning routine is twirling around the legs of the chair near her sun spot and playing with her tail. You just can’t be in a bad mood around this girl.

Go get it!

What you say? Hey, kitties have issues just like us, but that’s what makes us all special. Check out this photo of a local cat, then read the short piece below from my buddy Diane Terezakis.

Happy Feet!

Cats normally have five toes on each of their front paws and four toes on each of their back paws. Polydactyl cats can have as many as seven toes on their front paws and sometimes even on their back paws.

A common genetic mutation, the American Polydactyl cat tends to be medium to large with a strong, muscular body. Some polydactyl cats have opposable toes, which look like thumbs and allow them to learn how to manipulate objects, even learning how to open up cans of cat food!

The most famous owner of polydactyl cats was Ernest Hemingway who was given a polydactyl cat, Snowball, in Florida, circa 1935. Snowball’s polydactyl descendents currently have premiere residence at the Hemingway Museum in Key West, Florida where their full, thick paws happily trounce on furniture, beds, and shelves that are roped off to human visitors.

It is believed that the American Polydactyl Cat originated in England and came to the states during the Colonial Period.

Me again….I’ve seen the kitties in Ket West and they are a riot. However, my girls cause enough trouble with the toes they have so I’m glad they don’t have any extra.

There’s a reason I don’t have a photo of me on my blog site. Well, several, actually, but what do you care…but I love these photos so much and I needed to give you something in advance while I’m away…so, from the Guiding Eyes event (there are several posts, here’s where you can get started)…I give you me and Marcia! Slurp!

While I’m in California enjoying Prince and the western kitties, I give you Stanley and Cup in some of their favorite places…ah, warm weather and open windows.

Thanks as always for a great shot Stanley!…Now, look at both my girls, each in a window.

If you take your pets to Dr. Rich Goldstein in New Rochelle, then you may want to tune in to this show. Or tune in even if you have another vet. Goldstein is an on-air mentor for this season’s Housecat House show on Animal Planet…. Read more of this entry »

Let us pause here at P&C for a brief serious moment. As a reporter, I’ve covered many Memorial Day ceremonies. And the common theme has always been, remember, remember. This is not a commentary about anything, but given what’s going on in the world today, if you’re reading this, vets and those still at war, I salute you.

Faithful P&C readers, you know this photo! It’s what I’m going to be doing for the next week.

I’m heading out to the California family for a much needed R&R.
However, I have posted some items in advance to keep you interested while I’m gone! So check in this week, or view old posts to catch up.

I had trouble leaving the house the other morning because i couldn’t stop playing with Stanley as she lounged in one of her favorite spots, soaking up the morning sun. A couple of big stretches, some pawing around, some tummy rubs…As Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz says, “Oh joy, rapture!”

Seriously, look at the smile on her face

Earlier this month I wrote about the six beautiful purebred Flame Point and Seal Point Himalayans who needed adoption after their owner died. Well, I am happy to report that all of them have been adopted from Cat Assistance. I don’t know about you, but that kind of news always makes my day.

The SPCA of Westchester is holding a Pet Adoption Weekend June 5 to 7, featuring 200 puppies and kittens rescued from puppy mills and high-kill shelters. It’ll be held at Petsmart in North Yonkers, on the boarder of Scarsdale, 2458 Central Park Ave. You can get all the info here.

That is the aptly named Ginger. Isn’t she cute?!

Here’s a pre-event tip from the SPCA: Please submit an application online if you’d like to get pre-approved for adoption. It is not mandatory to submit an application before the event and submitting an advanced adoption application will not enable them to hold a particular puppy or kitten for you, however, it will help to jumpstart the adoption process so that you do not have to wait online the days of the event.

Go forth and adopt!