January 01, 2013

The permanent houseguest.



Jack has decided she'd rather be an indoor cat than an outdoor cat.

Our shredded front screen door is tangible proof that she will not be ignored.

A happy, feel-good photo for the New Year.

Good thing I believe in do-overs, for both cats and humans -- 

Happy New Year all.



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49 comments:

  1. Happy Year To You, too - filled with Joy, Harmony, Inspiration, Health, Prosperity - and a couple extra screens for the front door.
    love & love,
    -g-

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  2. Now that is a happy cat! Hope you have a great new year!

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  3. Oh Jack is a lucky boy as we are for having you share your life with us. Happy New Year my dear Nancy Hugs B

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  4. OK a do over Jack is a lucky "GIRL" Yup happens to us all:) I know you get that. HUGS B

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  5. Happy New Year! I have a thing for orange cats, so I'd be a softie even without the screen damage ;-)

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  6. Happy New Year to You! http://theredeemedgardener.blogspot.com/

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  7. Jack looks like a sweetie pie!!

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  8. Welcome home, Jack! Cats are good for taking the barometer of a house ... if they're sleeping, things are good ... if they're agitated or nervous, it's best to find out why and fix it.

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  9. and a happy to you too . . .

    "My Jack" is an indoor also, doesn't have to tear through the screen door though . . . the human version of a Jack.

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  10. She wants what she wants....and she's a cat so you better just deal:-)

    Happy New Year to you, Nancy.

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  11. She is one smart kittie! Nothing better than an indoor cat!

    Happy New Year!

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  12. Awww . . . Livie loves this kitty, because it's a "butterscotch cat." So cute.

    Happy New Year!

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  13. what a little cutie Nancy..happy 2013 may all your dreams and wishes come true...

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  14. Aww, how sweet- she looks right at home too!

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  15. Awwwwww. I love her name!!! So sweet.

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  16. Happy New Year to you and a hug for Jack.

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  17. Jack is a girl? Okay...
    Yoda was an outdoor cat for a long time and changed her mind too.

    We can all hope for a great year, my best to you, Nancy!

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  18. Smart cat!! Great shot of the little cutie too. Happy New Year to you and yours!

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  19. Now that's the way to start the new year!

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  20. Awww, what a very sweet and content kitty she is now. I love yellow cats! Well, ALL cats, but I have a particularly soft spot in my heart for yellow cats.

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  21. Jack knows the best place to spend the worst weather!

    Happy New Year!

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  22. My Pooh thinks your Jack is pretty and wants her number.

    Blessings to you. God is faithful and knows. He heals. HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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  23. What a sweet New Year's wish! Popping over via Jennifer studio JRU. So glad I did. The happiest of 2013 to you!

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  24. What a sweetie Miss Jack is! Our Ruby decided she had had enough of life in the great outdoors too and now is a very content indoor kitty.
    I love your blog Nancy, all of it because it's real...
    Happy New Year!!

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  25. A nice cat to let in it sounds. I did it with a stable cat and it attacked all the fake birds on my decorations.It was mainly a self-feeder up to this point.

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  26. you're so sweet! happy new year nancy!

    all the best in 2013!

    xo

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  27. Happy New Year!! so cute...

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  28. What a cutie! I wouldn't be able to put her back outside.

    Happy new year!

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  29. Comes a time of life that indoors is much preferred, both for humans and felines! Happy New Year to you, Nancy (and Shane and the critters)!

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  30. You have a big heart. I believe in do-overs too. Wishing you all the best for the coming year!

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  31. Ms. Jack looks mighty comfy inside your nice warm house. Looking at all that snow, I think Jack had a good reason to claw the screens. ;)

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  32. Awwww, consider yourself "chosen". She knows a good person when she sees one.

    Happy 2013!

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  33. I hope your 2013 is as sweet and peaceful as this precious photo!

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  34. Kitty clearly knows a good thing when she sees it! :D
    xo Catherine

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  35. Jack knows the truth about camping outside...LOL!...:)JP

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  36. Jack is beautiful! Sending him hearts and hugs from a distance. And Happy New Year to all of you South of us. :)

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  37. There is nothing like a soft, squishy cat curled up on your lap.

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  38. She's sweet looking kitty :) Our cat used to tear up our screens too.

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  39. dang girl; im not sure who screwed you over but if i ever need a warrior to watch my back I'd bribe you in a minute with your weight in good chocolate...but let us just say I know about hanging on to what usually turn out to be good premonitions...but then im feral...and youre rural ;)

    jack looks comfortable!

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  40. Sweet. Just stopping by to say hello and wish you a Happy New Year! sandie

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  41. I'm glad we all get do-overs. Wishing you good health, much happiness and lots of good times in the year ahead.

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  42. One smart kitty. Sweat photo. Have a wonderful New Year Nancy!

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  43. She looks like such a sweet kitty. Thanks for a do-over.

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