Friday August 26th is National Dog Day

Maggie and I want to share some interesting insight on National Dog Day. This fine holiday was founded in 2004 by Colleen Paige, a celebrity pet lifestyle expert and huge animal welfare advocate. Colleen also founded National Cat Day in 2005, 1 year after National Dog Day (what is up with that Colleen, why dogs first)? National Cat Day is celebrated on October 29th, (mark your calendar humans)!

National Dog Day is important because it honors dogs for all the work, loyalty and love they give humans on a daily basis. When needed they rescue, help and guard their friends and family. In other words along with us cats they are the perfect companions!

This day also gives humans the opportunity to give back. It reminds them that there are countless dogs that need a home or need to be rescued from abuse.

For more on this much needed holiday please check out this link National Dog Day. For more information on the amazing animal advocate Colleen, check out this link on Colleen Paige

Don't forget to Hug your Animals,

Maggie & Sammy

What’s up with whiskers?

A few people have asked Maggie and me what’s up with our whiskers and why do we need them? Okay here are the feline facts.
Our whiskers are large, stiff hair that is twice the thickness of ordinary hairs. They are embedded much deeper into our skin and have many nerve endings. They tell us if we are about to touch something or if there is a change in the air pressure. Whiskers aid with navigation and sensation. The length of our whiskers lets us know if we can fit through an opening. If our whiskers don’t touch the sides of an open space, it tells us we can’t fit! DON’T EVER TRIM OUR WHISKERS. The cat’s body determines the length of the whiskers. If you trim our whiskers we won’t be able to accurately gage openings.
We normally have around a dozen whiskers in four rows on each upper lip and a few on each cheek. There are some over our eyes, on the chin and elbows.
Humans please don’t be worried if we lose our whiskers from time to time, its normal, they grow back.
Don’t forget to hug your animals
Sammy and Mags

The Vet and Sweaty Paws

Sam and I were kidnapped and taken to the vet this Saturday. It was not a pleasant experience at all. Don’t get me wrong the people working there are so nice but who likes to have a stick (thermometer) stuck, you all know where, not me, not Sam? Sam was told he was fat!!! LOL, I like how our humans said he is a Main Coon and big boned. Right he is 4 lbs overweight! Me, well my weight was perfect a little bit on the slender side but I am a girl.

The main reason I wanted to blog today was to let everyone know that when we cats and dogs get nervous we sweat. Our sweat glands are located in the pads of our paws. So when we are being transported to the vet don’t be surprised if we leave wet paw prints on any surface!

It has also come to the attention of Sam and I that some of our Dog friend’s paws are being burned. Their owners are taking them on walks on asphalt here in Arizona when it is hot. Humans please realize that it is starting to get hot as early as 8am and asphalt and concrete retain heat. Before taking your dog or cat with you on a walk take your shoes off and step barefoot on whatever surface you will be taking your pet on, grass, sidewalk, dirt trail, asphalt. If it is too hot for your foot it is too hot for ours!

Remember to Hug your Animals

Maggie and Sam

Why We Purr

Our humans are always asking us why we purr? Sam and I aren't entirely sure. We just know that it feels good or we wouldn't do it! Also this is one way that we try to communicate to you humans and each other.

Perfect Harmony - We form positive vibrations that harmonize together. It is very soothing and a nice way to communicate. For us it usually means we feel good. It could also mean;

I Am A Sweet Maggie or Sam or maybe we just want Reassurance - If I am in a good mood I purr to Sam to let him know all is good and I don't feel threatened. Sometimes when I don't feel well I purr because it comforts me.

Researchers have found that purring might speed up healing especially if a cat's bone is broken. The positive vibrations help to strengthen the muscles and bones.

For Sam and I purring is mystical and we don't know all the reasons why we purr we just like to! Sam and I would like to thank Erica Keener a Maggie and Sam's Adventures Member for sending this fascinating information on purring to us. We like this article please check it out at How and Why Cats Purr.

Sumatran Tiger Cubs

Mags and I just learned that our cousin a rare Sumatran tiger in Indonesian just gave birth to some cubs at the Taman Rimba zoo. The Sumatran tiger is the smallest cat of the five remaining tiger subspecies. I would like to point out they are still much larger than Mags and myself! They live in the most tropical jungles on the Sumatra Island of Indonesia. There are only 400-500 left.
The above 2 pictured are 2 female Sumatran tiger cubs from the San Diego Safari Park. Please check out the story about the Sumatran tiger cubs that were just born at the Indonesian zoo. The parents of the cubs, Peter and Uni are very proud!

Sammy and Mags!

Pumpkin Time is for Everyone!

Maggie and I realize that it is past Halloween. But we just received this wonderful video from our neighbor cat Sirius and we wanted to share this with everyone. Please don't throw away your pumpkins after Halloween, click on the Link below to see who they can be given to!

YouTube - BIG CAT HALLOWEEN!

Meow,
Sam & Mags

Cats Doing Yoga

There seems to be a new craze out there of cats doing yoga? These felines are just getting into all crazy like positions, check it out; Cat Yoga Poses! I mean my back is hurting just looking at some of them. I hope I am not expected to do any of these.
Sammy!

I am flexible too, they have nothing on me. I used to be a gymnast. I mean check out my photos. In the first picture I am doing my back strengthening neck move. This strengthens my core. In the second picture I am assuming the crunch position, which works my abbs and torso muscles. These yoga exercises help me to jump on, or evade Sam. Shush don't tell him.

Mags

Repel the Peccary’s

Mags and I discovered a real problem. The other night we looked out our front window and witnessed these ugly pigs (Javelinas) in our yard! They dug up Paul and Jill's' Agave. Just wait until Paul sees the huge hole that they left!! Someones going to be bacon! Seriously the neighborhood cats have been talking and apparently these Javelinas are a huge issue. They think they are at a salad bar, eating all the cacti and plants out of the yards. Well Maggie and I researched on the Internet and have some solutions for everyone. To remove the pigs from your yard put coffee grounds around the plants. Other home remedies are cinnamon, hot sauce or cayenne pepper. Another known repellent is Coyote pee. Yes I said it Coyote pee. Mags and I are willing to pee around the area but it has to be Coyote pee!

Good Luck

Sam

I love plants, save them from the pigs! Also we don't want to hurt the pigs so becareful and excercise caution.

Mags

Ba Ba Baaaaad Sheep

Amazing! I know as a cat I have incredible balance and agility. But these Big Horn Sheep crossing the Buffalo Bill Dam in Wyoming are crazy. I mean look at them. They are flat against the Dam licking it. I like salt too, but I usually just lick a human's hand?

Sammy

I am seeing it but I just can't believe it. I would not try that!! I know people think cats are curious, well we are, but we aren't stupid.

Mags

Cougar Envy

Wow I love this cat, it makes me proud to be related to the Cougar! They are the largest cat

that can purr! They also can run 40mph, this is quicker than a car cruising in the residential areas. The Cougar is the fastest animal in North America! Also they can leap straight up, 16 feet into the air (sometimes I can't even make the kitchen table). Leaping across the room they can cover 45ft in one pounce. Let's suit that Cougar up to play football! It makes me proud to call him a cousin, Love you Coug!

Sammy

I think I get my big eyes from him. Cougars are also known as Pumas. Puma, I like it. The big Puma. Puma Time. Look at those huge Puma Paws, let's hug!

Mags

You Look Different!

There have been many cases where mother dogs adopt other species and raise them as their own. Meet Lisha who has raised more than 30 animals on her own. She has taken care of Hippos, porcupines, tiger and cheetah cubs! What a dog, read more about Lisha. It's great when animals can help one another out. Mags and I are small, but we really try to help others. I rescued a baby quail whose mother had left it to die. I picked it up and dropped into Jill's hand unscathed. Yup I love animals!

Sammy

I tried to give a bunny a bath and it just hopped away. The same thing happened when I tried to hug a squirrel! Oh well, I will just keep trying.

Mags.

Let the Boy Keep his Pig

There are a lot of people in the world that are allergic to cats and dogs. I get it, I have a lot of hair. Truth be told I think I am allergic to people, but back to my orginal statement. People are allergic to dog and cat hair, so sometimes they opt for other pets like fish or pigs. This Little boy in Michigan has a miniature pig, his "best friend in animal life". He is allergic to other animals with fur. The Michigan authorities have stated that it is against the law to have a pig live in people's homes! Please check out this link to read more.

This poor boy needs to get a fish

Sammy

It is a shame about the pig, but there are cats and dogs that people are less allergic to. For instance some good choices for dogs are the West Highland White Terrier, The Bichon Frise or the Schnauzer. Some good choices for cats are the Rex, Siberian or Bengal breeds.

Mags

Salt Movie Review By Mags and Sammy

Time for another movie review. Mags and I again went to the movies in Paul's back pack and Jill's purse. They snuck us into the Farrellis Cinema Supper Club, a fine place to see a movie! This time we saw Salt. An action packed movie. A CIA agent accused of being a Russian Spy goes rogue or does she? I loved it, lots of drama and I couldn't take my eyes off of Angelina Jolie. This one is 4 paws straight up!

Sammy

4 Paws up, just call me Angelina Jomags!

Maggie

Lola is not Trash!

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/woman-caught-throwing-cat-in-trash/6j5ti8i?q=Caught%20on%20video&rel=msn&from=en-us_msnhp&gt1=42007

This unbelievable. If this human had not been caught on video, I am not sure I would have believed it. What gets me upset is the fact that Lola was so sweet to this human. I am sending LoLa a Maggie and Sam thinking of you card today!

Sammy

Thank goodness Lalo is okay. Maybe the human was brain damaged? Sometimes you just never know. This is to all my feline friends, please just stay away from the trash cans. Try to greet strange humans in public places and it never hurts to have a feline friend with you. Sam and I stick together!

Mags

Working on the Pet of the Month

Maggie and I pulled an all nighter, drawing this month's Pet of Month. Maggie was jealous because she said that last week's pet of the month Niki looked like me. She wanted this month's pet of the month to look like her. Fat chance!!! You decide for yourself. Does August's pet of the month look like me? Really, whose cutest?

Sammy

Come on, Sam even has the same flowers as Niki! Also whose picture is bigger? I just want all our animal friends to know, we don't pick pet's to be pet of the month just because they look like us! All pet of the months are special.

Mags

Why Do Humans want to Dress us Up?

Oh my goodness, Maggie and I were checking out what was happening on the Internet and we stubbled across this. Why do humans like to dress us up and put hats on our heads? My humans know that I don't like this. What this cat is really saying is, are you kidding me? When you put me down I am going to tear right through this pink stuff! Maggie attached the link to this site. You just have to check out these other photos!

Sammy

Wow, pink is not my color! I am so glad I don't have to wear clothes. I really like being naked. Here is the link; Cats and Hats. People don't just dress up cats they do it to dogs too. Look-out fellow animals!

Maggie

Maggie and Sam's Movie Review of Inception!

This time Paul took me in a back pack and placed me on his lap in the movie theatre. We were up front and personal with the screen. There was lots of action and drama! I literally jumped out of the backpack when I thought I was seriously going to be hit by a train (you just have to see it)! It was amazing. The actors were great but I didn't see any animals in it, hmmm why? I give it 4 paws up!!!

Sammy

Jill's purse was a little cramped and I kept catching my neck in the zipper. The movie was very cool. I love Leonardo Decatpreo. Now I question my dreams. The entire movie was a thriller, I agree with Sam, 4 paws up!

Mags

Naked in my Bed?

I really don't know why Jill was making a big deal out of me being in her sink this morning. She screamed and darted out. It wasn't like I was naked, I have fur. The sink is cool and big. I like it! This is much more comfortable than laying on the floor!

Sammy

The big lug takes up the whole sink, where I am supposed to sleep? What about me? I guess the tub looks big and roomy, I will go there!

Mags!

National Friendship Day Aug 1st, 2010

Just wanted to let everyone know that the first Sunday in August is National Friendship Day! It was started in the United States in 1935 and now many countries across the world Celebrate Friendship Day. We want to thank all our animal and human friends for just being themselves. We love you, hugs everyone!

Sammy

Did you know that In 1997, the United Nations named Winnie the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of Friendship? It's true!

Mags

Oil Spill Animal Recovery Update

Okay here are the facts from the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies ( A Group that loves animals, meow); 319 turtles and 42 dolphins have been found dead on the Mississippi and Alabama Coast, and 35 sea turtles have been rescued! Thanks for your help everyone we are trying.

Sammy

I love Green Sea Turtles they are so pretty. They are endangered and live on the Pacific Coast of Mexico, directly affected by the oil spill. They can grow to the size of about 4 feet and can weigh over 440 pounds. Now that is one big turtle! Sammy and I got to ride one (Andrew) when we were in Florida it was awesome. Let's try and save this great animal.

Mags