Champagne & Cats

WAFFLES: Are you ready for the party, Boss?

KATIE:  Party?

WAFFLES:  You know, the cat sitter. She's coming over for champagne and cats.

KATIE:  Wait. The cat sitter???

WAFFLES:  It's a party, Boss. I told you. Champagne and cats.

KATIE:  When you say cats, who exactly do you mean?

*15 minutes and one doorbell ring later*

WAFFLES:  Look Boss! I've got her eating out of my hand!

KATIE:  That's one way of putting it.  I swear, he'll eat out of anyone's hand. 

WAFFLES:  That's not true, Boss. I'll eat off anyone's plate too.

KATIE:  You know Waffles,  you ought to take a breath between bites.

WAFFLES:  Slurp-slurp-slurp. I'm just cleaning the plates, Boss.

Champagne, Cats & the Cat Sitter

According to Katie, Glogirly broke one of the cardinal cat sins last night. She invited the cat sitter over for champagne and snacks. Socializing with the cat sitter??? Apparently this get-together was not cleared through Katie in advance. She was aghast– upstairs and under the bed. Though when it came time for dinner, even the cat sitter didn't keep her from circling the kitchen for food.

For Waffles though, the cat sitter means fun, treats and lots of kissy-face time. 

Like we said, Katie was aghast.

Dinner Party with the Cat Sitter

Hi Everyone, Katie here. 

I know what you're thinking. "Where's Katie??? All I see is that orange-what's-his-name-cat, Waffles or whatever." Well last night was the big dinner party at the Townhouse. Although I was invited, so to speak, so too was the CAT SITTER.

Yes, you heard that right. Glogirly wasn't even going out of town or anything. She actually invited the cat sitter AND the cat sitter's BOYFRIEND over for the FUN OF IT. 

Although I tried to warn Waffles to steer clear of the insanity, he eventually made his way downstairs, showing off as usual. Kissing, playing with feathers, eating treats OUT OF THEIR HANDS.

I kept a reasonable and safe distance from the mayhem, making sure NO ONE crossed the line and came under the bed. Good thing too, because from what I could hear things were getting really kinky downstairs.

The Cat Sitter's boyfriend was giving RIDES to everyone. 

Bound for PetSafe's Paw Print Blogger Summit

Hi everyone, Katie here.

Word in the Townhouse is the Cat Sitter will be paying us a visit soon. No, not to take care of the sniffly-nosed Glogirly. Next week, our girl and her box of kleenex are flying to the Smoky Mountains. Knoxville, Tennessee to be exact.

The nice people at PetSafe have invited Glogirly to attend their second annual Paw Print Blogger Summit at their corporate headquarters in Knoxville! They even invited ME, however I need to stay home to watch over the Townhouse. And Waffles.

You might not recognize PetSafe by name...but we KNOW you'll recognize some of their awesome products. In fact, one of our most favorite that we use every single day is made by PetSafe - our Drinkwell Pagoda Fountain. We had a giveaway a few months ago for this fountain and cats across the country were falling over themselves to enter.

PetSafe specializes in pet behavior, lifestyle and containment product solutions. They cater to both cats and dogs. ...but we're not going to hold the dog-thing against them.

They also make the Come With Me Kitty leash and harness - right up Waffles' alley. They do treat and food dispensers, litter boxes, Lickety Stick treats and of course TOYS.

It's going to be an exciting four days for Glogirly and a dozen other pet bloggers. There's a variety of presentations planned about product innovation, philanthropy and shelter programs, tours, a vet school visit, doggy training (gasp!) and more. I'm pretty sure I saw dinner and cocktails on the agenda more than once and a concert too.

Glogirly's invitation was a total surprise and she's thrilled to be able to take advantage of such a wonderful opportunity. The generous people at PetSafe have taken care of everything. In addition to her all-expense-paid trip, I hear she'll be coming home with STUFF. (!)

I wouldn't be surprised if there's another cool giveaway in our future!

Waiting For The Cat Sitter

Hi everyone, Katie here.

Glogirly's leaving super early this morning for the BarkWorld conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Yesterday, she's was running around like a crazy person. Nothing really new there, I suppose.  She spent most of the day putting together something she's calling a media kit. She was making movies and writing stuff about how cool Waffles and I are. She's very excited to share her stuff with the people from Petco, her BarkWorld sponsor. Something about "blowing their hair back."

Just don't blow on mine, thank you.

So I guess we'll be dining with the Cat Sitter tonight. I haven't decided if I'll grace her with my presence. It's possible. I may even allow her to play with my feather.

That is until my feather is hijacked.

Travel safe, Glogirly. Don't feel guilty for leaving us. All alone. With nothing to do. Except wait for our food.
No, don't feel guilty at all.

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Private Convo: BarkWorld

WAFFLES:  Hey Boss? Did you know the Cat Sitter is coming this week on account of Glogirly going to that dog place?

KATIE:  Well I know about the BarkWorld Conference she's attending, but I was not made aware of the need for any sort of CAT SITTER. This is an alarming development. Are you sure?

WAFFLES:  I think Glogirly's counting our food cans right now.  I better go help.

KATIE:  What are you talking about? You can't count.

WAFFLES:  Uh huh...I can too count.  One, two, forty three...

KATIE:  *heavy sigh*

WAFFLES:  Don't worries Boss. As long as I have 43 cans of food, I'm good.

KATIE:  That's precisely what DOES worry me. 43 cans of food and you're going to be 3X my size.  *heavy, heavy sigh*

Thank you to Petco and BarkWorld for making Glogirly's trip possible. 

We'll try to go easy on the cat sitter.

BarkWorld Pet Social Media Conference & Expo

August 22-24  •  Atlanta GA

Waffles Wednesday: Glogirly Left Us For BlogPaws

photo by Cat Sitter

Um hi everybuddy. Waffles Too here.

Glogirly left super early before we could even say good morning to Mr. Sun.  She told me secretly she really wishes she could bring me to BlogPaws. She says I have LOTS of fans that want to meet me.

But I told her not to worry.  I'll have LOTS of fun with Katie...I mean the Boss and the Cat Sitter.

I hope the Cat Sitter brings her radio again. Maybe I'll be able to hear Glogirly. Because you know she's going to be talking about me. A lot.

photo by Cat Sitter

WAFFLES:  Hello Glogirly? Come in Glogirly. What's your 20? This is Orange Crush, hangin' at the t'house. I miss you. Over.


BlogPaws Blogging Update
Glogirly tells me that our blog posting might be a little wonky while she's rubbing furry shoulders with everyone at BlogPaws. Don't worry...we'll still be posting everyday, but we might not post at exactly midnight EST each night. And we might not be able to share our links on the Cat Blogosphere. If you don't want to miss anything, just follow us by email. (the widget is at the top of the sidebar) Then you'll know EXACTLY when we have an update!

Waffles Wednesday: I ♥ My BlogPaws Cat Sitter

pawsome portrait by Cat Sitter

Um, hi everybuddy. Waffles Too here.

It's been THREE WHOLE DAYS since the Cat Sitter snuck out of the Townhouse. I keep looking for her, but I can't find her anywhere.

Don't tell, but even the Boss has been snooping around her room.
Yes, the room formerly known as the Kitten Room, formerly formerly Katie's Room, is now The Cat Sitter's Room.

She was super fun and I can't wait to see her again.

I've got a secret! Glogirly says she's coming back next week for when Glogirly goes to BlogPaws!  The Boss is already getting ready to spend some quality me-time (I mean her-time, um you know...Boss-time) under the bed.

In the meantime, the Cat Sitter Room is ready!


What??? 
You haven't registered for BlogPaws???
Well, What are you waiting for????????????

Missing The Cat Sitter?

Hi everyone, Katie here.

Waffles is a little wet behind the ears. Can you believe he actually MISSES the Cat Sitter???

I've tried reasoning with him. I've tried explaining the Cat Sitter is really just a glorified intruder who happens to know the alarm code.

But seriously, Waffles...

This is embarrassing.

She's Home

Hi everyone, Katie here.

FINALLY.

Glogirly's home from her 17 17,382 day vacation.

Cat Sitter's actual suitcase

My original plans of stuffing Waffles Too into the Cat Sitter's suitcase were foiled when I attempted to secure the luggage. Have you ever tried operating a zipper without thumbs?

I'm sure you're all wondering how the initial homecoming went.

As expected, Waffles tore down the steps once he heard Glogirly come in the Townhouse. What an attention-hog. He didn't even give her the cold shoulder for two seconds.

I remained positioned next to the fireplace until she heaved her bags up the steps.

After an appropriate amount of time, I allowed her to give me a few pets. Then I soaked it up with Gloman. (I KNEW that would make her jealous.)

Although I'm pretending that all is normal (I even curled up next to her on the sofa for a few minutes) I assure you, I am plotting my revenge.

Sending The Cat Sitter Packing

Hi everyone, Katie here.

Today's the day. Glogirly is FINALLY coming home. Not that I really even want her anymore. Yesterday I allowed the Cat Sitter to give me a head-to-tail pet. You should have seen the look on her face. Shock and awe.

Hey Cat Sitter! Let me help you pack your bags. I've got a few *parting gifts* for you.

Waffles, as always, is oblivious. I'm predicting a severe case of Cat Sitter Separation Anxiety.  

It's been 17 days since Glogirly left me.

There ought to be a law against this.

Dear Friends,

She's FINALLY coming home today and SOON, I'll be able to come by and visit. Thank you so much for checking up on me during Glogirly's vacation and my captivity. I don't know what I'd do without you. 

Do you think I can stuff Waffles into the Cat Sitter's bags? 

love, Katie

Waffles' Prescription For People

Um, Deer Glogirly.  Waffles Too here.

While you've been gone, the Cat Sitter has been sharing her People Magazines with me. You really should get a prescription for these.

There's all kinds celebrities and stuff.  Even some dogs. Not many cats though. 

I've been looking for Katie, um I mean the Boss...but so far I can't find her picture. I guess she's not as big of a celebrity as she thinks. Uh oh... don't tell her I said that. She'll give me the ears again.

The Cat Sitter says you're coming home any day now. I hope any day now means really soon.

love,
Waff

It's been 15 days since Glogirly left me.

(GASP!)

Dear Friends,

While Glogirly is galavanting across the country with Gloman, I will continue to post daily updates on my mental state, physical condition and the goings-on here at the Townhouse with Orange Crush and the smelly Cat Sitter. 

Sadly, I won't be able to visit many of my furiends. Please know that I appreciate your visits and comments so very much and read every single one of them. 

What else am I supposed to do while Glogirly's gone?

love,  Katie

Touch Me In The Morning

Dear Glogirly,

Just want you to know that I let the Cat Sitter touch me this morning.

She seems to think this is a milestone moment in our so-called *relationship.*

I tend to think of it as a weak moment in my so-called *captivity.*

Just the fact that she'd use the word *relationship* indicates to me that she needs to do a better job of managing her expectations.

I better sharpen my claws get ready for our next encounter. 

It's been 14 days since Glogirly left me.

That's TWO WEEKS!

Dear Friends,

While Glogirly is galavanting across the country with Gloman, I will continue to post daily updates on my mental state, physical condition and the goings-on here at the Townhouse with Orange Crush and the smelly Cat Sitter. 

Sadly, I won't be able to visit many of my furiends. Please know that I appreciate your visits and comments so very much and read every single one of them. 

What else am I supposed to do while Glogirly's gone?

love,  Katie

Waffles Wednesday: Glogirly? Come In, Glogirly.

Um, Deer Glogirly.

Waffles Too here.

So the Cat Sitter has this radio box thing that has people talking inside of it. I keep listening for your voice, but I can't hear you. That's good though cuz I woodn't want you to be trapped inside with all the other voices.

So are you coming home soon?  I really love the Cat Sitter and all. She's lots of fun and plays all sorts of games with me...

But I still miss you.

photos by Cat Sitter

BREAKING NEWS –
I let the Cat Sitter PET me today!
And there wasn't even any blood.

It's been 13 days since Glogirly left me.

Dear Friends,

While Glogirly is galavanting across the country with Gloman, I will continue to post daily updates on my mental state, physical condition and the goings-on here at the Townhouse with Orange Crush and the smelly Cat Sitter. 

Sadly, I won't be able to visit many of my furiends. Please know that I appreciate your visits and comments so very much and read every single one of them. 

What else am I supposed to do while Glogirly's gone?

love,  Katie