The Power Of The Blog And Twitter Universe

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  http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/photos/4688271/Christchurch-quake-the-first-images



Blog updated a 2nd time on2/23/10 to add link to @PepiSmartDog's blog for link to other donation sites

Hi Pals,

Last night our friend @PollyPuss11 who lives in New Zeeland and close to the devastation tweeted:   "The news just keeps getting worse!"   Their local newspaper  posted at 5:00 this morning says   "5.00am: Christchurch people are leaving the city in droves as the death toll from Tuesday's earthquake mounts. "  PollyPuss11 also said they are "still experiencing big aftershocks and it's so scary."  No wonder oomans are fleeing the city for safer ground.   Our hearts just go out to all the oomans and anipals suffering through this horrible disaster.   They will be in our thoughts and purrayers here for a long time, as recovery will not come easy.

@Rumblepurr posted a new blog post last night (our time) with a VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL:   http://rumble-bum.blogspot.com/2011/02/thank-you-to-everyone-thats-donating.html.   Please go over and read it and maybe leave a message for Rumbles & his family.  There is also a link to their newspaper (same link I took the picture from).   M and I found it most interesting and heart breaking, but it's important information for the world to know.   We are not alone on this globe!!  

NOW FOR THE GOOD NEWS - YAY - Thanks to our many blogger pals and many  Twitter pals, as of this minute $820 has been raised for the SPCA through the Chip-in fund @Rumblepurr had set up only a day and a half ago (our time).    We have already topped the original goal, and there is no doubt in my mind that we can get that figure up to $1,000.  What a tribute that would be to all our New Zeeland pals, and think about all the anipals we will help.  We know it's going to a good charity and Rumblemum or Rumbledad will make sure it gets into the right hands.   So, if you haven't contributed yet, we hope you will still do so - even a $1 or two helps

This paragrpah added after original post:   There are other ways to help too.  Please see @PepiSmartDog's blog for details on how to donate other than thru the Chip-In widget.   Sorry for this late additiion, I didn't see Pepi's Twitter message to me before this was already published.   http://www.pepismartdog.com/www.PepiSmartDog.com/Important_News/Entries/2011/2/23_New_Zealand_Earthquake.html

Many of my Twitter friends are hitting the tweets hard too.  Unfortunately, I haven't been over there too much, because I has been concentrating on this blog to help.  But they are doing a great job and I do check in a couple of times a day.

I do want to mention the following blogs that jumped on the bandwagon and posted the Chip-In Widget as soon as they heard it was up and running.   It's through our group effort that this has been so successful to date.  So a BIG THANK YOU to all these blog writers and also to all our TWITTER pals:

http://dashkitten.blogspot.com/2011/02/rumblebum-just-so-everyone-knows.html - @Dashkitten & mom @Whskr Live in New Zeeland also.

http://petblogsunited.blogspot.com/2011/02/talkie-tuesday-lucky-dog-dog-walking.html  @PBUnited

http://pandafur.blogspot.com/2011/02/erthkwake-in-noo-zealand.html   @Pandafur

http://jinjinpixelsbloggy.blogspot.com/2011/02/help-new-zealand-animals.html  @JinJinDoggy @PixelDoggy

http://www.krittersthattwitter.com/2011/02/22/devastation-in-christchurch-new-zealand/  @KritterKondo

http://bunnyjeancook.blogspot.com/2011/02/help-nz-anipals.html   @BunnyJeanCook

http://catswhotwitter.blogspot.com/2011/02/calling-all-critters.html  @Quadpawd

Thanks again to all you - YOU ROCK!

Please come back tomorrow cuz I have a special announcement to make.

Mario

Bittersweet Happy News

Siofrathecat
(Photo taken from Twitter Profile)

Hi Pals,

Happy news to report.   We are so happy because @Siofrathecat will have a new home.  She'll be going to live with @CuteKittyWillie's mom.   Willie crossed dat Rainbow Bridge a month or so ago after a very long illness.   We are all so happy because Siofra will go to a home where she will get good care and lots of loving.

M talked with @Siofra's mom via email a couple of times today.   She is happy her baby will go to a good home.  She was worried about having to put her in a shelter.  This has relieved her mind so much.   But she told M it's "bittersweet" happy.   Of course she is very sad dat she has to lose her baby.   We had leaky eyes here too just thinking about dat goodbye.   But maybe her new mom will let the original mom see her now and den if they not live a long ways from each other, or keep in touch with email and pictures too.  

Never underestimate the power of the anipal community in blogs or on Twitter.   CuteWillie's mom just happened to see a tweet that was RTd by @Petiethecat.   It just goes to show dat if something is RTd enough, someone is bound to take an interest in it.   We are happy for Willie's mom too cuz now she'll have a kitty to care for again. 

Thanks to all my blogging pals that helped on this and thanks to all my Twitter pals who helped broadcast the plea for help.   You guys all ROCK!!   And thanks to CuteWillie's mom for coming to the rescue.   We on Twitter were so happy when we found out Willie's mom would adopt her and dat Siofra's mom felt she'd be going to a good home.  

M told Siofra's mom to keep in touch with all of us because we loves her too and wish she and her family the best.  She has a lot to deal with right now and has leaky eyes too.   We need to give her lots of support and love.  She's happy, but sad at the same time - bittersweet happy.  

Bye for now

Mario

Tugging At Your Heart Strings - Two Fold

Hi Pals,

Every now and den a plea for help comes across Twitter that really tugs at your heart strings.   This is another one of those cases.

@Siofrothecat issued a heart-breaking plea for help yesterday.  It seems her family has lost their house and has to move by the end of February.  They won't be homeless, as they can move in with relatives.   But they are heart broken because they can't take their precious little girl with them.

Her mom is really upset, as we all would be.  Not only do you have to give up your home and privacy, but now you have to give up a part of your family that you dearly love - your kitty.  M  and I had leaky eyes when we read dat tweet and knew we just had to help if we could.

Siofrothecat lives in San Antionio, Texas.  She is 9 years old, and has always been an indoor only kitty or walked on a leash outside.  Siofro's mom has all the equipment to give away to whoever is willing to give Siofro a good home.   She has never been around children or other anipals.   Mom is even willing to drive the kitty to whoever can provide a home, as long as it isn't too far away from San Antonio, where they live.

I put feelers out on Twitter yesterday and @CheshireK and @Understandblue came through with 6 resources.  Siofro's mom has already followed up with emails to sites provided by ChesireK and Understandblue - my sincere thanks for answering the call for help.   Ideally, it would be nice to see Siofro go to a good home where she would be loved and could live out her remaining years.   She's current on her shots, but is due for the Rabies shot in March.

But mom would consider placing her in a good shelter if she knew she wouldn't be on the "kill list."  In talking with pals living in Texas, they don't have many "no kill" shelters.  If you know of anyone who might be able to help or even take this kitty, please let me know.   Leave a comment on this blog and M will email you for information.  The more we can spread the word, the better chance she will have at a good life.   Time is running out tho - she must have a home by the end of February.

It's too bad not every state can have a wonderful rescue operation like A Call For Paws in New Jersey.   My good friend @Cathy Keisha supports a wonderful rescue operation that is like a Hilton Hotel for kitties.   Go over and take a look at her recent post.   http://www.stunningkeisha.com/ It's an amazing place.   Unfortunately, it's a long way from Texas.   That shelter is in need of funds at present.   If you can help out with a few dollars (no anount too small), please do.  http://www.stunningkeisha.com/ But, please at least go over and take a look at the photos Cathy posted.  It's an amazing place.   Cathy suggested we contact them regarding Siofro, but it's so far away and the family has no funds to travel that distance. 

Big thank you to @Danapixie (keeper of #pawcircle on Twitter) for RTing that plea and making sure anipals saw it.  Dana is the ooman guardian angel for all the anipals on Twitter.  

We're purraying and purring dat someone will be able to find @Siofrothecat a home soon.  

Until next time pals,

Mario

Take Care Of You Toothies

D knows I love being in high places, so sometimes he gives me a treat and puts me on one of his closet shelves.   If he wouldn't keep it so full of clothes, I could probably get up here myself.   I do jump off by myself tho.

Hi Pals,

Did you know dat February is National Pet Dental Health Month?   Well, I'm not going to let you forget it either.   Those of you dat have known me for a long time know dat I had all my toothies pulled at age 4.   Yup -  all of them. 

My good friend @CatChatCaren writes a blog called Cat Chat, which is full of good articles on kitties and many times doggies too.   She had interviewed M a year ago during National Pet Dental Health Month and decided to re-run that post.   Please go over there and take a look at it, and follow her blog if you don't already.   The story she posted is a brief version of my Toothie Story.   If you want the full version (warning - 3 pages long), you will find it at the top of my blog on a tab called "My Toothie Story" (what else would it be called.  he he)  Here's the link to Cat Chat http://opcatchat.blogspot.com/.

M and I can't encourage you enough to make sure your toothies are taken care of daily.   Oomans get kinda lazy now and den and think they can skip it.   M had 3 kitties before me and one doggie.  She has to admit dat she never once brushed their toothies, nor did any vet recommend it.   She admits she "lucked" out with those kitties, as not one of them had any major problems other den an occasional cleaning by the vet.  She didn't even know what could happen if your toothies were not taken care of. 

Your toothies are very important in maintaining over all health.  Among other things, it can lead to heart disease, and all kinds of other health issues.  If you keep getting infections in your mouth dat don't seem to clear up after being on antibiotics, ask your vet if you should see an Anipal Dentist.   Most good vets should automatically refer you anyway if you are having major problems, but if they don't, your ooman should ask the vet about seeing one.   I have already encouraged two of my twitter pals to see a dentist after their infections wouldn't clear up.   They are very thankful too because the dentist was able to save their toothies.

M will be the first to tell you dat doing routine brushing and a thorough cleaning by your vet (as they recommend it) is a whole lot cheaper den having all of them pulled.  So by having your oomans  brush your teeth not only helps you, but it will help their pocket book too.  he he and the toothpaste I had was "chicken" flavor; it was super good and I highly recommend it.     (non-paid advertisement)

If you has lots of cats living with you and your oomans feel they can't afford it, talk to the vet.  Some vets offer payment plans too.  The dentist did.

Now go over to see Cat Chat's blog and get brushing!!  Here's dat link again:  http://opcatchat.blogspot.com/


Mario

It's Official - I'm Retiring.

Do Not Disturb

Hi Pals,

Winning the Super Bowl is hard work.   I'm exhausted.  

The Green Bay Packers don't need my help now cuz I already helped dem win their 4th Vince Lombardi Trophy.  

It was a tough game, but I helped the boys all I could.  


The Coach is proud of me for my new play - The Tripping Play.   Dis guy would have scored had I not tripped him.

Den I helped Aaron by clearing the way for him to score dat last touchdown.

He was so happy with me - look how he showed me off to the crowd.

Yup - dis football stuff is a very dangerous game.   But I guess it was worth it in the end cuz we got our 4th trophy.   Now, where are they going to display all of them?


Maybe in the Atrium - or Hall Of Fame?

Now there is even talk on our TV dat the Team will go to the White House and meet the President.  Oh my Cat!   I might even get to go and meet The First Dog - Bo.

Hope he won't chase me.

 Yes, being on the Green Bay Packer football team is really exciting, but I think it's time I retire cuz I need a nap - a very long nap. 

Oh, M wanted to tell you just a few background things about our team dat makes dem different from all other teams.  (M - keep it short please so my readers don't get bored.)

M here:  Thank you Mario - I promise I';ll try to keep it short.

1.   Green Bay is the smallest city to have a major league football team in the US.
2.   Green Bay's population, including touching suburbs and City of DePere, which touches Green Bay was 174,624 July 2009 Census.  Green Bay was 101.512 of that 174,624 in 2009.  We are not very large.
3.   The team is the only community-owned franchise in American professional sports with more than 100,000 shareholders.
4.   The shares do not increase in value nor pay dividends, and can only be sold back to the team.

A friend, who formerly lived in Wisconsin and now lives in Florida, sent me the link to this U-Tube video.   It's nicely done by Rachel Maddow of MSNBC and gives a brief run down on our city and the Packers.  
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bVRiTMm7z0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

You don't need to be a football fan to enjoy it.

I hope the video shows up - I don't insert these very often.

Just like you are proud of your football or soccer team, we are very proud of our local Green Bay Packers.

Thank you Mario for letting me share a little blog space.

Mario will be back with the next post when he finally wakes up!

What is Super Bowl Sunday

Hmm - Do I set in here on Super Bowl Sunday?

Hi Pals,

All I has been hearing around here for the past week is "Super Bowl dis..... Super Bowl dat....."  Geesh, I'm sick of it already! 

So, I asked M what is Super Bowl Sunday.   She said it was when the two top football teams in the US battle it out for the Lombardi Trophy on a Sunday in February.  

Dat got my imagination going:

Den der is some guy named Aaron something.   Guess he is a "good dude."  Don't know what dat means, but I could play just a good as he does I bet.




Hey dudes - I got the ball.  Do I win now? 

Geesh you can't even do the "bunny kick" to dis ball.



You mean dis is what I win - The Lombardi Trophy?



Geesh - you can't even nom it!

I still don't understand what all the fuss is about.   I am mad at M tho cuz she says she won't type for me on Twitter Sunday evening cuz she's watching the game.  Bummer.
She says we have to support our local Green Bay team and be proud of dem for working so hard to get to play in dis game.

Just to make sure I'd watch the game with M & D, she got me dressed for the big game.

Dis dumb cheese head isn't very comfortable, so I can't wait to take it off.

or,

Maybe I should go with my buddy Tiger of @TheNascarKitty to the game.  We'd have fun cuz he's from our state too.

Hey Tiger, I think we're supposed to say "Go Pack" at this point!

Or maybe I should just watch the game too in a lap - preferably D's lap.  

Well Pals, See you all after the game.   I told all my Twitter pals dat if our team won, we'd throw a pawty right after the game.    he he-  I also said daf if out team lost, they wouldn't see us - we'd be "licking out wounds."   (I don't know what dat means, but I hear my doggie pals talk about licking their wounds" and sometimes the oomans say dat too.

Oh - to my pals living in other countries - he he I'll be especially looking forward to  your comments and dis hoopla la.   At least in Soccer, you don't all pile up on each other in the field - or do you?

Mario

P.S.  - Darn typist kept publishing before I was ready.   Need to hire a new one one of these days.

Stylish Blogger Award and Other Stuff

Hi Pals,

My good friend @AdmiralHestorb from "Adventures Of Admiral Hestorb" selected me as a recipient.  I was so honored and surprised when Admiral told me I was one of the recipients.  Please go over and take a look at her bloggy.  Now there's a cat with style, not to mention she is also bootiful.   http://admiral-hestorb.blogspot.com/

As recipient of this award, I'm supposed to link back to the person that gave it to me and then tell 7 things about myself that you don't know.

1.  D gives the best laps in the house - he has a really big lap for stretching out.
2.  M plays with me, and I won't play with D.  He just doesn't do it right.
3.  I became toothless at age 4.  New readers - See my story in the tab at the top.  
4.  I hate winter when it's all snowy outside and the windows are closed.
5.  I get lazy in the winter and don't want to play as much or Zoom around the house.
6.  My ooman sisfur says I'm spoiled - hissss - don't know where she gets dat idea.
7.  My meower used to be broken, but I'm getting louder.

Now I'm supposed to pass this on to 7 other bloggers. 
1. Adventures Of A Suburban Kitty      @PumpkinPuddy
http://pumpkinpuddy.blogspot.com/

2. Darling Millie   http://darlingmillie.blogspot.com/

3. Love always, Bear @BearbearD   http://lovealwaysbear.blogspot.com/

4. Pandafur @Pandafur   http://pandafur.blogspot.com/

5. Sebastian The Sensitive Soul @SeaBassCat   http://www.seabasscat.com/

6.  The Boo Blog   http://meoweh.blogspot.com/

7. The World's Most Stunning Cat @CathyKeisha   http://www.stunningkeisha.com/

Enjoy the award friends - you all deserve it, along with so many others.

Now for a serious note:

M has been talking about a very huge storm crossing the US, and we are worried about my many friends in it's path.   We hope all our friends stay safe, tucked in their homes.  

Many of you may not know dat Australia is having a major cyclone right now.   M says dat means lots of rain for dem when they already had a serious flooding problem.  We hope all our Australia friends stay safe too.  

Whoever Mother Nature is, I thinks she should be fired for doing such a bad job.

The just a reminder, if your oomans can do it, please contribute a couple of $$ to @PierreThePoodle, who still faces serious health issues.   We want him to get all the tests he needs to find out exactly what the problem is and fix it.

Until next time,

Mario