Wordless Wednesday-meow

Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe Weather Awareness Week is March 4-8. Now is the time to be sure you're prepared for severe weather, like thunderstorms and tornadoes, as well as any other disaster that may occur.

First off, create a pet emergency kit if you don't already have one. You can watch Mama's video on what you need in your kit. If you already have one, make sure it is fully stocked and up to date.

• Be sure food is fresh. Check expiration dates on dry and wet food as well as treats.
• If your pet is on routine medication, have a week's worth of meds in the kit.
• Put an updated photo of your pet in your kit. As pets age they change, just like humans do. Don't forget an updated photo of you and your pet together to show ownership.
• Have updated vet info and medical records to prove vaccinations are current.

If you have recently added a pet to your home, like Mama and Dad have, be sure you've added to your pet emergency kit accordingly.

• Have enough food, water, and bowls for all pets.
• Have collars/harnesses and leashes for each pet.
• Include a blanket large enough to share or a blanket for each pet.
• Keep carriers for each pet close by the kit.

Remember to keep your emergency kit in a convenient location. Since moving to the new house, Mama is keeping the kit in the coat closet by the front door. It makes for a quick getaway if they have to leave and is easy to get to if they have to go to the basement for shelter.

Emergency kits and carriers ready to go!

Don't forget small and furries in your pet emergency kit! Dottie has fresh hay, food, and treats included in the kit. Make sure you do the same if you have a bunny, ferret, or cavies.

Of course, have a human emergency kit as well. Mama has the basics in hers: change of clothes, contact lenses, toiletries, etc. She also bought a cool radio that Daffy (@NoCrybabyDoGs) told her about. It's a Red Cross Emergency radio that has a hand crank for power and a USB port to charge a smart phone.

It is also very important to have a plan. Make sure your family knows where they are to meet if they have to leave the home during a disaster. Be prepared with a list of local hotels that accept pets in case you have to be away from home for an extended period of time.

It's a good idea to practice your plan. Train for the event before it happens and you will be better prepared in case it actually does. Know where your pet hides if scared and get to know the best way to get your pet crated.

If you know that severe weather is on the way, bring outdoor pets inside. Some pets sense the change early on and can get spooked easily. Keep them indoors and safe so they don't run away. Many pets are lost during bad weather because they are scared.

Do you have any tips for severe weather awareness? Please share them in the comments!

Wordless Wednesday: Reflecting On the Snow

Feeding the Birdies

Recently, Mama saw a cool idea on Pinterest. It was a bird feeder made from peanut butter and birdseed on an empty toilet paper roll. It was originally pinned from The Moffatt Girls blog.

With the winter storms we've been having, Mama wanted to be able to feed the birdies who might have a hard time finding food otherwise. She also knew that Harvey and Evelyn would appreciate the Bird TV it would create!

Mama made one feeder for each tree in the back yard.

She trudged through the snow to put them on branches, then came in to watch the birdies flock to their snacks.

The cardinals and house finches loved the homemade feeders!

Evelyn had a great time watching the birdies too!

I hope you're taking care of the wildlife where you are!

BIG Kitties

Mom and Dad had a Valentine's date at the Kansas City Zoo yesterday. They saw some beautiful-and BIG-kitties there!

This tiger was chillaxing, but his friend was up and moving. And roaring!

The cheetahs were very active since it was a little cooler. Mama tried to get a picture of one of them running, but he was too fast! This guy is gorgeous though.

The lions were majestic as ever. The ladies were all napping with their paws folded demurely in front of them while the big guy watched over them.

It was the purrfect Valentine's Day for Mom & Dad.

Happy Valentine's Day to Mom

Even though I'm a cat

I have a lot to say

About my adoring mom

This Valentine's Day.

My mom gives me pets

And she gives me treats

She even gives me my choice

Of our home's best seats.

I love my mom

That you can see

I make sure she knows it

By my heart shaped pee.

Wordless Wednesday: Handsome Harvey