Weekend Open Thread

Welcome to the weekend! Joining us this Caturday is Julius, lurking in his most favorite place, according to reader Susan H.:

The face of an orange striped cat hides among beautiful green leaves in a garden.
Well, hello there.

He loves to play in the landscaping plants, and he doesn’t have an “off” switch- he just keeps going until he’s panting. It makes for some great expressions!

And Now, An Ode to Grass

Oh verdant blades that rise in air / Green and tall beyond compare
After my meal of fish and kibble / Upon your tender leaves I’ll nibble
And then, my hunger thusly sated / Prepare to do that which I’m fated
I’ll creep indoors, quiet as a mouse / And hack up a hairball in the house
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Maru Gets Blown Away

In their last episode, Maru, Hana and Kitten Miri got their annual shampoo. But while the ladies can dry off in the sun, Maru’s stubborn floof requires something a little warmer. His opinion? It really blows.

And speaking of bathtubs, it’s time to set up the cat traps and see who we catch this time.

I see it’s the usual suspects, Andrew Y.

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Bathtime for Maru

It’s time for Maru’s annual bath, that rare moment when we get to see how much of Maru is actual cat and how much is floof.

It’s another scorching hot day, and after a sweltering visit to the backyard, Maru’s ready to pour himself into a box.

In fact, Maru’s melting so much he’s actually getting smaller.

Keep cool, Andrew Y.

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