What a yucky day….nothing but rain, rain and then more rain.
It’s just as well Shoko is off at the Cat Scout carnival today or she’d be wanting to play, “chase and bite butt.” I really don’t like that game but Shoko insists we should play it on rainy days.
In the past look at the toys I have been trying to entice Shoko with. She finally got all soft and kissed me instead.
Shoko didn’t want me to say anything to you but yesterday mom was so angry with Shoko that I thought mom would burst! It was a beautiful day here yesterday so mom opened the screen door to the deck, so Shoko and I could go in and out at will. There are no mosquitos or many flies so she thought it was safe. Mom was busy blanching some beans for freezing and Shoko came rushing in and headed straight for her condo, Mom saw Shoko throwing something in the air so went over to investigate. There lay a small bird, its heart just apounding. Mom hollered,”NO, NO, NO…get away!” several times. Mom doesn’t say no often so Shoko listened as mom picked up the little bird.
She put the wee one on a small dish and walked out on the deck. The bird quickly flew away. Mom breathed a deep sigh of relief. 
This bird is an Immature Ground Finch and looks just like the bird Shoko had but it wasn’t as fat as this bird. Now, Shoko doesn’t jump for a bird so this bird must have been running around on the ground. This is also Shoko’s first bird….it took her 7 years to find one on the ground, I guess.
Now for my secret about Shoko. Shoko is afraid of the Cat’s Meow. You know, that fun toy. 
Mom brought it out of the cupboard where it was out of Shoko’s view. I was excited…..this is me being excited! MOL
Mom put the Cat’s meow in the living room for a week without turning it on. Shoko was sniffing it and sitting beside it. It was time to turn it on. 
Where’s Shoko? She’s behind the chesterfield poking her head out to watch it. MOL This is the big fierce hunter we’re talking about here!
Now, on to our Sunday Selfie. The Cat on My Head has a blog hop for all us anipals. Just hit the blog name and you’ll find yourself viewing other selfies. 
I love my box and nobody tries to take it away from me.
The Canadian Cats 
Goodness me Cleo gets yelled at a bit too..she would prowl the world if she could..,but now we have spring it’s catio or bust! the girls here fear nothing really..only Dinnermintz will go UTB if little peeps are here..but then i would too if i could get away with it 🙂
Great box selfie sweetie..and no do not let anyone take it 🙂 loves Fozziemum xxx
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MOL Dinnermintz has the right idea to go UTB when little peeps show up…I do too. I’d be very surprised to meet you UTB but what a chat we could have my friend.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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MOL MOL indeed it is the best place Kali 🙂 xxx
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Seems Shoko learnt that from Easy…he is a berd-hunter too :o( No worries Shoko, some toys can be scary, I agree… I fear bubbles and I run away like the wind :o) Kali that’s a super selfie, boxes are great.. they can be a race car or a boat or a cave in our imagination :o)
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Mom is not a happy peep when Shoko pulls these things but at least she doesn’t aim on killing them. Shoko can be such a wimp at times and other times she’s braver than the whold family put together. Go figure.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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then she IS related with Easy…he has no problem to grab berds and toads and whatnot, but he runs away from soap bubbles ….
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Bird hunting is tricky. I like to lunge at birds and scare them, but I don’t know what I’d ever do if I caught one! *shiver*
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Mom whipped the bird away so fast, Shoko never got the chance to wonder what she’d do with it. She was still looking for it hours after mom had let it fly away home. Shoko was sayinf, Meeewwww, meewwwww and mom was answering. This is kind of a strange family,
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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Shoko! You caught a birdie? Well, I have only caught one birdie EVER in my 15+ years and Mom made ME drop it too. Darn. But in my later years I’ve learned to appreciate watching them fly around and hearing their songs……so I’m kind of glad Mom made me drop the bird way back then. Hope you enjoy your DAY TWO of the Carnival. Sending Sunday Hugs to you both!
Love, Sammy
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I can’t imagine Shoks catching another bird for a heck of a long time, if ever. Shoks likes watching them too. I guess her devil side took over for awhile.
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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We’re impressed with Shoko’s hunting skills. Though how hard was it really to catch a bird already on the ground, right, Kali? 😉 You look great in your box, by the way.
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That is a great box!
Purrs xx
Athena and Marie
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Thanks Marie. It’s a fun box and nobody else wants it so I don’t have to worry about someone stealing it.
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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Well done Shoko!
Enjoyed your #selfie
Happy Sunday
Annabelle,Boo,Ping, & Mr Jinx
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Thanks, Annebelle, Boo, Ping and Mr. Jinxs.
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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My cats quickly learned how to defeat the “Cat’s Meow” toy, became bored with it, and it now decorates the top of a pile of toys the boys no longer play with. I bring it out once in awhile. They will play with it a little, but it never has been the toy the advertisement suggests it is for cats.
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Really! Some cats just tear into it. Shoko will always be mesmerized by the Cat’s Meow if she doesn’t get closer. This is my hope….that she will one day hit the wiggley thing. I have taken a fair amount of used toys to the SPCA for them to use on kitties. I usually clean up the well slobbered on ones and throw out the furless mice…or keep them. Shoko seems to like mice without fur.
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Glad that little finch escaped. That’s Cat’s Meow looks a bit creepy to us, too.
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I think Shoko is very soft mouthed….she never kills what she catches. Just brings them home and deposits them to play with. Obviously Shoko and you would get along great.
Kitty Kisses,
Kali
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What pawsum fotos. Weez always luv to see sisfurs luvvin’ each udder. And yous selfie looks just bootyful Kali. Shoko and hers huntin’…But it’s good dat she be peekin’ wound to see da cat’s meow. She’s’ll get used to it eventually and then…oh da fun y’all will have. Have a blest day.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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Have a great day yourself Dezi. We will keep trying with Shoko cause I think the same as you, that once she is used to it…..she’ll love it.
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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Yep sumtimes a kitty just has to warm up to a toy. You know weez just not all da same. And us kitties be very cautious fur a weason. MOL
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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Concatulations on catching a bird, Shoko ! We wonder how we would react with the Cat’s Meow… Purrs
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I didn’t think Shoko would be such a chicken. Even I’m braver than Shoks when it comes to the Cat’s Meow!
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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I can imagine why that yellow thing scares you, Shoko, birds are much smaller than that meow…and you never know who’s inside of that… ghost 😀 Granny is happy your mom could set the bird free…*shakes head* they never understand 😉 Great the-box-is-mine Selfie, Kali 😀 Pawkisses 🙂 ❤
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You hit the nail on the head Binky……they just don’t understand.
Kali
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I prefer to catch mousies, but if a bird taunts me he is asking for trouble. I like your box selfie.
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This is the first bird Shoko ever caught and myself, I don’t understand it. The bird must’ve run into her mouth cause she likes mousies too.
I do like my box Flynn. You should come share it with me, there’s lotsa room.
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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What a cute selfie! Oh, and Angel Truffles was scared of that toy too!
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Shoks will be happy to know that another kitty had been afraid of the Cat’s Meow too.
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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Great selfies. I am glad your Mom saved the bird. Thank you for the words of comfort you wrote on my blog about the loss of Lucy. XO
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I meant those words Ellen. I’m glad to see you’re out visiting….this is a good sign. Shoko missed Sammy P at the carnival but we understand.
The bird! My goodness…I don’t think Shoks will try getting one of those for quite some time.
Kitty kisses,
Kali
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I haven’t caught a bird either, but I did catch a dragonfly that mistakenly entered the boat this summer, so that kinda counts doesn’t it? Your box is pawsome, and you’re such a peach Cali!
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Birds are usually hard to catch but this one walked into my mouth…go figure! Is this the, “Walking Dead?” Definitely a dragonfly counts…they are usually real fast, Kali thanks you…she thinks the box is her throne…whadda u gonna do….sisters!
Shoko
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*Meiko cheers Shoko’s catch* What fun!!! We love Da cats Meow toy, we have broken two of dem, MC will ot get another. We sit on it and da little fingy cant go round n round MOL.
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I’m sitting a little closer now…no fear of breaking it tough.
Shoko
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kali & shoko….we NEW ewe loved each other….we just…new it…..N bee thanx full yur mom nabbed that BURD & took it out side……can ya imagine de amount oh coooteez it haz……yea, well add even MOR two that imaginationz !!!! 🙂 ♥♥♥
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MOL…you are so funny my friends! You’re right though…I have been scratching since the incident. Mom cleaned my ears just cause I was fussing about them. I have never caught a berd before and this one is probably the last.
Shoko
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So Cat Scout Shoko is afraid of the Cat’s Meow. We think we best keep that a secret. Misty May is our bird catcher. She goes after those baby house finches as well, but she has caught bigger birds. Mom or Dad have saved a few through the years. The others usually end up with broken necks. It makes our humans very sad. Thanks for joining us for Sunday Selfies, Kali. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo
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Yes, I am afraid of it but I’m getting braver. Mom turns it on and I sometimes don’t hide behind the couch. I sitl 6 ft, away and stare at it for about an hour . I thought my staring would get it to stop but it doesn’t. Stupid thing!!
That wee bird ran into my mouth…honest!
I try to make it each Sunday but sometimes something has to go.
Hugs,
Shoko
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