Mama hasn't helped me blog for several days cause she has been berrrrrry busy. Yep, she's been trainin'. Trainin' what you ask?? Well...............................Hootie. She started out training her to come into the back door inside of the washroom. Then she was training her to walk inside of a crate for transporting. See, Hootie needed to get spayed before she goes into heat. We didn't want any ol' tom cats hanging around Hootie outside & getting her pregnant. Outdoor cats living in Iowa go into heat as early as the beginning of February. So we needed to hurry up and get her fixed.
But Hootie had other plans. She's a sneaky little kitty. We already knew that Hootie DID NOT like snow. And she really doesn't like the below freezing temperatures here in Iowa either.
So, after two days of training, Hootie decided she did not want to live outdoors. Nope, no way, won't do it. Mama couldn't get her to stay outside for nothing. So, softie Papa said 'I guess Hootie is an indoor cat!' Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So I now have another kitty sissy. Mama told Papa he can't change his mind & made the appointment for Hootie to get spayed. Little Hootie went yesterday for her surgery & got to come home late afternoon. She's doing just fine! Here are some pics of her & one that shows her surgery scar.
Hootie is about 7-8 months old going by her teeth. So she was probably born last May-June. She is even smaller then Mama thought. She only weighs 4 1/2 lbs. So she's much smaller then Ruby. Ruby is only 6 lbs.
'I knew I could talk them into letting me live inside of that warm house!'
So now I don't get to play with Hootie outside anymore....
But that's ok, cause we're already wrasslin' in the house, well, in the washroom. She's still scared to check out the rest of the house yet. It will probably take her a few weeks like it did the other cats to check things out & feel more comfortable.
Hmmmm, maybe I can teach Hootie how to play fetch. The other cats won't do it.
We hope everyone has a Happy & Healthy New Year!
Wirey Hugs,
Butchy, Ruby, Sylvester, Scuby & Hootie
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Four and a half pounds? My dog, Lacie's butt is bigger than that!!! We're so glad little Hootie is doin' ok after that fixit surgery...Mumsie and Cat Woman, Sissy were oohin' and awin' over how cute she is...
We just caught up on your bloggie...those pix of Miss Snickers over the years brought tears to our eyes...she was such a lady dog; bootiful inside and out...
Um, have ya been to Mango's blog recently? There are some disturbing images of Clone Angus from yesterday's post...did Lacie really bribe ya into givin' her some of that stored DNA, Butcho???
Wiry love to ya, Butchy...and purrfect barks to the kitties...Butchy...jump on your plane and fly to New York...Lacie and Asta are in some um bar waitin' for everybody...lookie on Asta's bloggie...
Happy New Year...
Love to all,
Scruffy, Lacie and Stanny
That is one lovely kitty.. Wishing you all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR.. With love GJ and his beans.. xx
We wish you all a very Happy 2010.
Molly, Taffy and Monty
Butchy Love
I'm so glad you'we stawting out the yeaw wif anothew cutie kittie to play wif. Hootie is a little doll and obviously smawt to weedle hew way into youw heawts, hehehe
I hope she leawns how to play fetch wif you..ow else I'll come ovew.
I hope the NewYeaw will be much bettew fow all of you
smoochie kisses
ASTA
4 1/2 pounds? Wow, we thinks Gunther's poops might weigh more than that. Anyways, how great for Hootie to be enjoying the New Year festivities in a nice warm home!
Happy New Year to you all!
Stella, Gunther and Betty
Oh you are lucky to have a furry friend that's smaller than you around. I love my three furry friends. They're warm to cuddle with in the winter and one of mine even cleans my ears! Be gentle with her, especially after her surgery. She's lucky to have you!
Licks and wags...
Tucker
Butchy are losing weight? When my sissy moved away, Mommy had had to hand feed Mack for three months. You must eat Butchy. Your new kitty looks very cute. You might be able to train her.
Sally Ann
Hi Butchy,
We love your new little kitty!! We want one!! So pretty!!
Happy, Healthy New Year!!!!
Bambi and Happy(Kitty) & Fern
Hootie is so cute and we are so glad she is your furiend.
It has been a tough year for many of us but we are hoping for 2010 to be a much better year for everyone.
Happy New Year to you and wishes from us to you for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.
Woos, Phantom and Thunder
Hootie is so cute and we are so glad she is your furiend.
It has been a tough year for many of us but we are hoping for 2010 to be a much better year for everyone.
Happy New Year to you and wishes from us to you for a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.
Woos, Phantom and Thunder
Hootie is a khutie and looks furry tasty too!
I'm so furry happy she'll get to live inside!
We wish ALL of WOO a pawesome 2010!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Hootie is a sweetie. Glad she made it to be an inside cat :-)
happy new year to all of you.
Happy New Year and congratulations to Hootie for becoming an inside cat.
Hootie is a smart kitty to want to stay indoors in the winter!
Happy New Year to all of you!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
Happy New Home to Hootie... purrs and woofs to Butchy, to Ruby, Sylvester and Scuby... and always remembering, sweet Snickers.
May the new year bring all good things to you and yours.
Ooh, we like what Khyra said..."Hootie is a Cutie!" She sure is, and since she is pretty young, maybe you can teach her to play fetch. Good luck on that one, kiddo.
Happy New Year to Mama and Dad and all you critters at Mutton Hollow.
gussie, Teka, Muzzer and dad
That Hootie sure is clever all getting into the house and whatnot. I hope you enjoy her company. She looks like tons of fun.
Slobbers,
Mango
Happy New Year to you all!
I hope all your wishes come true!
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
Hootie is sure a cute kitty! It's good that you went to the trouble to "catch" her and get her spayed.
Hope you and your family has a very Happy New Year!!
Teddy & CC-man
Yummers! We would train her to climb into the oven next!
We wish you a healthy and happy new year 2010!
Yay! We heard about Hootie ... and we were hoping she'd wiggle her way into your home! She is a real (tiny) cutie and it's obvious she knows she has found a wonderful family. We're thinking Snickers met her and suggested she come along just at the right time to distract your mama just a bit. She's a lucky kittie. Especially to have you as a wirey brother.
We hope the year is a good one for you. We're pretty sure that the right things are going to happen at the right time. And we're guessing that Hootie is prob'ly already feeling like that's just how things are developing so far.
Thanks for helping to distract us while our people have been gone these past couple of weeks. Moma says the same.
Love ya a lot
Jake and Fergi xxoo
Happy New Year. And good luck on teaching Hootie to fetch.
XOXO,
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Java
OK we will deny we ever said this but she is really a cutie..........NOPE WE DID NOT SAY THAT NOPE NOT US..happy new year!! love A+A
Happy New Year to all of you.
I am so sorry about Snickers but hse may be playing with my lovely Willow as we type. We lost her in April at 13 and a half.
we just knew that Hootie would get inside the house, but geesh, Butchy, you're kind of getting a lot of kitties in your house now. we hope that someday, maybe another pupster will join you. we don't want you to turn into a cat! hee hee!
woofs.
Oooh Butchy. Hootie is a cutie.Looks the perfect bed warmer. You'll soon have her trained to do that for you.
Wagging you and Moma loads of love and kisses and wishing you all a happy, healthy and funfilled new year. Eric xxxx
I'd say that Hootie is one smart little Patootie! (See? I didn't say Cutie!) Wow - she's even smaller than Mica although Mom always says Mica's 6-pound weight is deceptive when he decides to walk over you in the middle of the night. I'll bet the koi will be happy that there's one more cat inside the house. Have fun - cats may not be great at fetch but they sure are fun to play tag with!
Your pal,
Petey
Happy New Year to you too...little Hootie is a little Cutie!
That's very smart of Hootie to want to come inside! We know she will make a great addition to your furry family! Happy New Year to all of you! (We know it will be better than 2009!)
Aire-hugs,
Poppy, Penny & Patches
Hootie is cute as a button! I'm so glad she gets to stay inside with you.
Happy New Year to you and your whole family!
Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!
Hi Butchy & Kitties!
WELCOME HOOTIE! She is such a pretty girl. It's so nice to think of her being in your warm, wonderful house now.
I just wanted to wish you all a happy new year. I know 2009 was a difficult year, and I really think 2010 will be a year of blessings for your sweet family.
xoxo
Pearl
Oh! I also meant to thank your momma for suggesting yogurt, in regards to my frequent ear infections.
Momma is headed out to buy some today!
Well, Hootie is one smart cat! I can't believe I just said that, but really, good job on moving on up!
Wow are we behind - but welcome to Hootie! She is a cutie and I am glad she is going to have a wonderful forever home now! I am sure you will do a great job showing her the ropes! And boy, 4 1/2 lbs - she is super tiny.
Hootie we are very pleased to meet you. Artemisia sounds a lot like you she loves being inside after spending the first 6+ months of her life outside. She only weighs 3#. We are purring you get over your cold soon. ~AFSS
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