Spring is here and the cherry blossoms are in bloom. Maru honors the occasion by wearing his cherry-themed beer box girdle.
Continuing the theme, cherry blossoms make a perfect decoration for Hana’s 11th birthday party.
via Andrew Y.
Maru and Hana and Miri
Japan’s least claustrophobic cat, Maru devotes his life to squeezing into any box, while his partner Hana puts up with this silliness.
Links: Like a Mood Ring, but Cat
Cat changes color, squirrel photos, baby bat bungee birth, Hana turns 11, and more.
It’s just a touch of grey.
Couple Was Shocked When Their Kitten’s Fur Magically Changed Color
Buzznet, via Karen F.
(Sooner or later, this schtick has to work.)
Cat Puts His Arms Around Everyone at Animal Shelter
Love Meow, via Andrew Y.
Pampered ‘paca princess!
Woman Brings Home A Baby Alpaca And Gives Her Own Room
Cuddle Buddies / YouTube, via A9
And finally: Happy Birthday, Hana!
Hana turns 11 and gets the party hat. Andrew Y. and Allen share this video of her memorable year. More photos on Maru’s blog.
Missing Maru? Meow, Maybe
When Hana misses Maru, she howls with such longing that Maru is moved to respond immediat — oh, who am I kidding, he just lies there and makes her look for him.
But enough domestic drama, it’s time for Maru, Hana and Kitten Miri to get a manicure, which they endure with a Zen-like calm.
Sooooo relaxing, Andrew Y.
Maru gets Musical!Maru’s Second Childhood
After a rummage through the attic, Maru is reunited with a cherished childhood toy: the CatLauncher 3000, which would catapult him across the room. Broken now, it’s still a great place for a nap.
As long as we’re reliving Maru’s childhood, let’s watch one-year-old Maru getting very emotional over a toy.
Nostalgically submitted by Andrew Y.
More Maru!