Snow Leopard

Caturday is back in it's full glory!!  I know it's been a while since I have posted any pictures of the numerous types of glorious cats there are in this world, but I have decided once again to celebrate all the wonderful "cats" I have captured.  I am starting up with the wonderful Snow Leopard.  Like any cat, I find this species fascinating to watch, even if they are just sleeping.  :)

Chipmunk and Squirrel

That chipmunk was probably the friendliest wild chipmunk I have ever met!  I couldn't believe how close he let me get to him!  He probably thought I was going to give him food.  :)

Both of these pictures were taken at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo.  :)

Meerkats

I think these animals are so cute!  I could waste hours just watching them run around and stand sentry!  I love seeing how they operate as a community.  And I think it is awesome that a group is called a "mob" or a "gang"!  Haha!  :)

Cockatiel

There was a time in my life when all I wanted was a Cockatiel.  I was young and had no money so I started searching the newspaper for ads of anyone who might be selling one.  I did some research and before long, I realized that I probably couldn't afford a Cockatiel.  Instead, I got two lovely Parakeets.  I still have never owned a Cockatiel, and I still think it would be fun to have one.  But for now, I have my heart set on a puppy.  :)

Bat-Eared Foxes

Today is another day of these adorable Bat-Eared Foxes!  They look so cute as they cuddle together!  I think they also look like they are always smiling.  :)

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Bat-Eared Fox Stretching

I have been going through all the pictures I took last summer at various different zoos and I realized that I haven't shared any of them with you all.  So I decided to share all of my favorites with you.  :)

I am starting with the cute little Bat-Eared Fox!  I love the little face it makes when it stretches!  :)

Max and Lexie

This past weekend I was dog sitting a couple of dogs that I have known for a very long time. They belong to my best friend’s family. We have been friends since 2nd grade. :) I had a lot of fun with Max (the terrier) and Lexie (the shiba inu)! In some ways they are so incredibly different from each other, and yet they are clearly the best of friends. They were almost always together. It is obvious that Max is the instigator that gets them in trouble because Lexie is otherwise very laid back in nature. My cat, Penny, didn’t seem to be pleased with me for letting dogs in the house once again. In fact, she scratched my hand when I initially tried to introduce her to the dogs. But after a couple days, she started to venture out of the office where she was hiding. I couldn’t help myself, so I took some pictures of the dogs and I thought I should share them with you all. :) They are both getting so old, and it is starting to show, but that doesn’t make them any less cute. :)

Aren't they so cute?!? :)

My dog Sam

I had the privilege of spending my day with my dog, Sam, for the last time. I love him and miss him so much. He brought me so much joy, love, and loyalty these past ten years. It broke my heart today as I held his head while he had multiple seizures. But as much as this hurts me, I am so glad he isn't in any more pain.

Goodbye Samwise Gamgee.  :(

Caturday

She is getting so BIG so FAST!! She is quite the playful little girl now! :)

She loves posing for the camera!

She was ready to pounce!

It's playtime!! 

Then she became very interested in chewing on her tail and her paws.

Uh oh! I can’t handle how cute this little kitty is! She can't even handle her own cuteness!!

But most importantly, she wants you all to have a very wonderful, happy, and joyful Caturday – not just today but every day!!

:)

Chipmunk

Now that the weather has finally started to warm up, I have spotted a pair of chipmunks in the backyard. They especially love this tree which has some hollow parts that they constantly run through to hide from me. They seem interested in me and my camera, but ultimately still pretty scared. I occasionally leave a piece of old bread on the patio for them to nibble on if they are feeling brave enough to come so close to the house. I am hoping that they won’t continue to be as afraid of me if they realize that I am feeding them. I have noticed that this is also a good way to provide entertainment for Penny, our cat, who isn’t allowed to go outside. She likes to sit at the patio door for hours watching everything that goes on behind the house. Sometimes she gets in pouncing position and jumps at the glass which provides entertainment for me. :)

I thought it was especially cute when this little chipmunk grabbed it's tail in it's tiny little hands and proceeded to clean the whole things by licking it. It was seriously adorable!! It was all I could do not to drop my camera and squeal!! :)