Tinkerbell and Zippy

Tinkerbell and ZippyTinkerbell and Zippy are litter mates. Zippy is the wild adventurous one and Tinkerbell is calm and beautiful. They have brought much joy to our home.

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Comment by Kathy
2007-01-13 15:07:57

They are the cutest! They look so sleepy, did they just get finished playing together? Have fun with them :)

 
Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-01-13 15:08:28

May I move in with you and these two outstanding babies? I love tuxedoes and these two are purrrfect.

 
Comment by Jason in Illinois
2007-01-13 15:30:30

Adorable. They must be what my cat Sarge looked like as a kitten. I adopted him when he was 4.5 years old. Not many people want to adopt adult cats, but I felt sorry for him. He was abandoned last February and I adopted him in September. For more than 6 months this awesome cat was available but no one but his foster family wanted him. Kittens could have been born, weaned and adopted in that time. He took to our new home quickly (I just moved from an apartment to a house) and slept on my bed the first night while his new step-sister hid under the basement stairs crying. Sarge is a sweetie. Everyone loves him. I know kittens are cute, but adult cats need love too. They’re already litter trained and won’t get into as much trouble as kittens. Plus they’re just as capable of bonding to you. So next time you’re ready for a new feline, please consider and adult cat.

I’ve said my piece. Zippy and Thinkerbell are very cute and they’re lucky to have you and each other. Litter mates are great together. I wish you many years of joy with them.

Comment by Teresa in LO
2007-01-13 17:06:58

Thanks Jason for opening your heart and home to an adult cat. There are so many wonderful adult cats in need of forever homes. Your Sarge is a perfect example of how adult cats make great family additions. Hope his stepsister has stopped crying and come out of the basement. Thanks again for the reminder about adult cats. Many purrs to you.

Comment by Jason in Illinois
2007-01-13 20:09:48

Oh yes. Lena (my other cat) adjusted quickly. Within a few days she was acting like the house was hers. It took a while for her and Sarge to come to an understanding, but they have bonded and get along very well. It’s great that they have different, but complimenting, personalities. Sarge loves being held (he’s sitting on me right now) and Lena hates it. She’d rather I get on the floor and brush her. Both are well behaved and more importantly both are happy.

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Comment by Dori
2007-01-13 19:45:01

I also think wonderful to you Jason for taking on Adult cats. I wish there were more people like you where we live, Our Humane Society is a no kill shelter and there are plenty of adult cats that need homes. The kittens always get taken or looked at first. For your problem with the step-sister try a product called feliway. It will work.

 
Comment by Jo
2007-01-13 21:18:39

An adult cat is the only kind I would consider taking in. But I can no longer afford vet bills so the one I have now must be my last, I’m sorry to say. If it were up to me I would have another 3 or 4 cats with me. I just can’t handle to vet charges when they get sick anymore. It’s a shame because I’ve had cats in my house for over 40 years.

Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-01-14 01:06:46

I am sorry Jo that you won’t be able to have anymore cats. I am on disability and I know how tough it is to stretch the money. Mention this again on Monday maybe someone knows of a vet in your area that isn’t out to be a millioniare.

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Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-01-14 01:07:51

Jo if you do ask on Monday mention where you live.

 
Comment by Jo
2007-01-15 22:14:18

I live in the northeast part of PA and from what I hear all the vets are the same. Prices are going thru the roof. My neighbors daughter wanted to get her kitten fixed and there was a $100 price difference from 2 vets 15 minutes apart. But both were very high. The only way they give help is with spaying costs. As far as illness you are on your own. My tortie has almost all her teeth out due to her having her jaw broken when she was an outside cat and chronic sinus problems. It cost me $100 per tooth. I always make sure she has her meds but I had a 22 year old cat who looked like Tinkerbell, who I had to have put to sleep last year because she had a siezure and I could not afford the hundreds of $ the vet wanted to just run tests. They said she had a brain tumor. Can you imagine what THAT operation would have cost? I have a friend who told me she spent $26,000 on her dog once. That’s right I said thousand! She had a good job abd could afford it. Most people can barely keep up with their bills even working a full time job. That’s the problem here. If you HAVE a job these organizations say you make a few $ too much and you’re out of luck. If it were up to me I would have an entire house full of adult cats. Esp if they look like that 20 pounder on MSNBC! Now HE was a cutie!

 
 
Comment by caroline
2007-01-14 01:56:11

Where do you live? Many cities/counties have assistance programs. Check with your local Humane Society chapter..

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Comment by Jo
2007-01-16 02:57:21

I’ll check, but since they are all complaining about not enough $ for themselves, I doubt if there are any programs for people who have cats with medical problems. MY cat is sick again I see. another sinus thing. I always have her pills on hand. I won’t let my baby suffer. I would do without meds myself before I would allow her to be without!!!!!!!!!

 
Comment by Kesley
2007-02-06 23:59:55

not telling

 
 
 
Comment by Denise
2007-01-14 15:47:31

I agree, my husband & I took in a great cat that showed up at our doorstep. We tried to find his owner, but had no luck. We didn’t want to send him to the SPCA because one of his eyes was surgically removed. We knew it would be very hard for them to find someone to adopt him. And we couldn’t leave him outside because he is declawed. He is very handsome & loving. We all fell in love with him very quickly.

 
 
Comment by miu
2007-01-13 16:12:06

Lovely babies with tempting pink noses! It is great to have two cats in one’s house and two litter mates - even better!

 
Comment by Cathi in NC
2007-01-13 16:14:40

Zippy and Tinkerbell are so sweet! I have always wanted to adopt litter mates and the next chance I get, I will. For now Gali and Max are enough. I would need a bigger place and right now, that’s not an option. Hmmm, maybe in the near future…..

 
Comment by Laura
2007-01-13 16:23:01

They are adorable. Even though I am much more of a dog fan, than cat fan, I have to admit they are pretty cute.

 
Comment by Renee in Arkansas
2007-01-13 16:37:21

Tinkerbell and Zippy are so precious. Such a cute picture. They remind me of my 2 cats, who are sisters and the same color. They are so adorable.

 
Comment by Teresa in LO
2007-01-13 16:41:51

Two super cuties! One has smooth fur, the other has the wild fur. Love those dark golden brown eyes. Way too cute. I bet they both get whatever they want and when they want it. BTW Love the bright happy color scheme these two get to live in.
Have a great day TDKers!!

Comment by HRH
2007-01-13 21:49:42

“One has smooth fur, the other has the wild fur” …

what an observant comment, Teresa - their fur matches their natures …

Tinkerbell and Zippy are ADORABLE …

 
 
Comment by Great Dane
2007-01-13 16:50:39

What cuties! They look as if someone just woke them up.

 
Comment by Arcalian
2007-01-13 16:55:34

You mind? We’re trying to sleep here FUZZ

 
Comment by Great Dane
2007-01-13 16:56:48

I haven’t bben able to post the last few days. Frustrating, stop blocking, catching or whatever, my comments!
Dee, keep the coupons, stories and whatever else you feel like sharing, coming. I, for one, enjoy them!

 
Comment by Rosie
2007-01-13 17:10:15

*~Bohemian Blankets Fuzz~*

 
Comment by Michael
2007-01-13 17:14:18

So adorable, you’d forget to go to work. I’ll take a six-pack.

 
Comment by Ivory Bill
2007-01-13 17:16:38

Zippy runs around
And keeps the pace
While Tinkerbell casts
A glow on the place.

A dynamic duo
Is what they are
To hold em and kiss em
I’d travel quite far.

 
Comment by Linzi
2007-01-13 17:28:56

Ivory Bill: clever poem! Very cute! Tinkerbell and Zippy are precious! They seem so content and peaceful…great pic

 
Comment by Great Dane
2007-01-13 17:36:34

Thanks for the Poem Ivory Bill. Hope you’re feeling better!

 
Comment by caroline
2007-01-13 17:47:51

These two are sweet little mischief makers. They look like they are plotting their next round.. :)

 
Comment by Issy
2007-01-13 18:01:02

What little sweeties :) And might I say I love what you’ve done with the place…

 
Comment by charlotte
2007-01-13 18:05:32

Awwwwww!!!!!!
soooo cute!
i used to have cats like that…

 
Comment by Erica
2007-01-13 18:13:17

Zippy’s fluffy ear hair might be my favorite detail of this picture.
They definitely need to have those cute little white masks kissed at least a million times a day.

Comment by Kesley
2007-02-05 23:08:40

the one u thought was Zippy was Tinkerbell

 
 
Comment by liva
2007-01-13 18:26:26

:)) sooo cute!!!!!!!!!

 
Comment by liva
2007-01-13 18:26:58

:)

 
Comment by MerD in Colorado
2007-01-13 18:42:43

Twin Fuzzzz, must be gemini. love the sleepy head looks they are giving.

 
Comment by Sharon
2007-01-13 19:28:03

Zippy looks mischevious! What an adorable pair! Enjoy!

 
Comment by meow
2007-01-13 21:04:59

awww they are so cute! it’s always great to have a pair of kittens…then they can play and sleep together and never get bored :)

 
Comment by Instinct
2007-01-13 21:27:47

Very cute.

 
2007-01-13 22:37:31

Kissin Kittens just like Elvis in Kissin Cousins! Greetings from the birthplace of the King!

Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-01-14 01:08:51

Have you been to the museum since it reopened on his birthday?

 
 
Comment by Wisconsin123
2007-01-13 22:38:39

wow…cute…………

 
Comment by CPark528
2007-01-13 22:51:37

Zipper fuzz! Fairy fuzz!

 
Comment by Rainingwolf in Oregon
2007-01-13 23:09:30

They are perfectly beautiful! And snuggleable. And softly fuzzy. And I want to plaaaaay!

 
Comment by catlover
2007-01-13 23:32:55

youre kittens are so cute

 
Comment by ellemeno
2007-01-13 23:47:17

Long time lurker, first time poster! These two are super cute! Ivory Bill, your poem is wonderful. I also read your blog about Banfield, and I might have to email you my experiences with them… I will be cancelling my wellness plan with them as soon as it nears it’s renewal date!
I have been reading DK for some time now, and I enjoy seeing the friendship a lot of you have developed. I will be commenting regularly now and hope to join in on your jokes and friendships.

Comment by Teresa in LO
2007-01-14 00:30:22

Welcome ellemeno!

Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-01-14 01:02:56

Glad to have you join the family of TDKers.

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Comment by Renee in Arkansas
2007-01-14 20:58:15

Welcome ellemeno! I was once a long time lurker too, until everyone drew me into their circle of friends. It is quite enjoyable. I look forward to it everyday.

 
 
Comment by Amna
2007-01-13 23:47:36

They are sooooooooooo cute and totally adorable!

 
Comment by Lynne in Georgia
2007-01-14 00:41:23

What beauties! I can imagine snuggling up between those two purring furries.

 
Comment by rowan
2007-01-14 01:01:29

woot! they are so cute!!!! has anyone ever read thye series ‘catwings’?

 
Comment by Susan in Kennesaw, GA
2007-01-14 01:11:16

Hi Rowan,
Please tell us more about the series as who wrote it etc. Also are you of Scots decent as you sound like my great grandmother she was born in Glasgow and then moved to TX, USA where she married very, very young.

Comment by Teresa in LO
2007-01-14 03:21:56

Hi Susan, here is a little info on Catwings from Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catwings

 
 
Comment by Shelby
2007-01-14 02:17:51

Your fuzzies are SOOOOO CUTE!!!! I like them, I have a kitten, named Plinko. He would get along. He would like to plot something with them too! : )
Fuzzies,
Shelby

 
Comment by Sue
2007-01-14 03:25:17

My year-old Tonk is Zippy!!!! These guys are adorable too!

 
Comment by Seattle Sooze
2007-01-14 03:48:05

Re: Comment by James in Illinois - I agree! I haven’t had a kitten since I got my precious Taterpoons. Tatie died eight years ago at age 19. But I haven’t been catless, not at all. All my cats since were adults when they came to live with us. These were strays that just showed up and we adopted, but my AbieDoll is a shelter cat that was abandoned when her people moved away and left her. I love kittens, but they all become cats in the end and that’s the ultimate goal, isn’ it? - to have a loving feline companion for many years.

Comment by Jason in Illinois
2007-01-15 15:11:00

It’s great that you’re taking in adult cats. A year from now all the kittens we see on this site will be adults and look and act very different. But a year from now our adult cats will look and act pretty much the same, if not better since they had time to adjust to their new home.

 
 
Comment by princessariel210
2007-01-14 13:16:44

they are so cute

Comment by Kesley
2007-02-05 23:10:41

thanks
do you have one

 
 
Comment by CatRancher from Iowa
2007-01-14 21:34:31

Welcome to all new posters! The more the merrier!

 
Comment by kathy
2007-01-15 15:23:14

They are identical twins!!! They are vey cute!!

 
Comment by Alisteph
2007-01-15 15:28:39

Ahhhhhh as usual ;) we are thinking of calling our cat (when we live somewhere where our landlord isn’t mean and lets us have pets) Zippy, though after the singer from Dragonforce :)

 
Comment by jane
2007-01-15 15:59:47

Two gorgeous kittens, bursting with mischief and delight. FUlly deserving of more comments than a mere 58!

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2007-01-15 16:55:40

Thank goodness the clinic reported this!

**Dog Given Aneurysm, Killed After Sales Pitch**

Cleveland Clinic Reports Surgeon To Ag Dept.

POSTED: 10:05 am EST January 12, 2007

CLEVELAND — An investigation is under way at a renowned research hospital after an unauthorized demonstration involving a dog.

The Cleveland Clinic said a neurosurgeon used a dog with an induced brain aneurysm to demonstrate a medical device to salespeople on Wednesday.

The dog was anesthetized during the demonstration and euthanized afterward.

The hospital uses animals for medical research but says it “doesn’t allow procedures with animals for the sole purpose of sales training.”

It’s unclear whether the aneurysm was induced in the dog solely for the sales demonstration. An aneurysm is when arteries or blood vessels bulge and eventually burst, which can cause severe damage or death.

The clinic has reported the incident to the Department of Agriculture, which regulates animal testing.

 
Comment by Dee from Tampa
2007-01-15 16:57:38

**Hunting dog hits trigger, kills hunter**
Friday, 01/12/07

By ANNE PAINE
Staff Writer

A 28-year-old duck hunter was killed when he was accidentally shot by a hunting dog on an inlet of the Cumberland River in west Nashville, a state wildlife official said today.

The victim was identified as Thomas Ayer St. Charles III of Carriage Drive, Metro Police said this afternoon.

The man had gotten out of the boat to pick up decoys at the end of the day, said Cape Taylor, Tennessee Wildlife Resources law enforcement supervisor for Davidson and several other counties.

A hunting companion, who didn’t have waders on, remained in the boat, where the other man’s shotgun lay on the floor.

“The dog apparently jumped back there and hit the trigger of the gun,” Taylor said.

The safety lock had either not been on or the dog hit the safety button — depending on the type of shotgun — and released it, he said.

The shotgun fired and blew a hole through the side of the boat, striking the man in the water in the lower abdomen, he said.

“He said, ‘Call 911, I’ve been hit,’” Taylor said, repeating what the other hunter had told officials.

The 911 call was made to Metro at about 5:50 p.m. Thursday.

Emergency personnel could get to the men by driving down River Road, he said. The slough where they had been hunting is just off the west Davidson County road.

The man who had been shot was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he died, Taylor said.

The death at this point is considered accidental and the only evidence of any breaking of regulations was that the hunter who remained in the boat did not have a current hunter education certification.

“That’s something we’ll address in the future as part of our investigation,” Taylor said.

The man who died did have the certification.

Anyone born Jan. 1, 1969, or after, is required to undergo the training. Taylor said it’s recommended for all hunters of any age.

Hunters, also, are advised to unload their firearms as soon as they are through for the day, he said.

The incident is the second death this month in a Midstate hunting accident. The other was a deer hunter who was mistakenly shot by his brother outside White House. Neither of the brothers were wearing the required blaze orange clothing.

 
Comment by Stephanie
2007-01-15 23:03:29

aww… they are sooo cute! and i love the wall.. it must have taken a long time to do that …

 
Comment by Moo-Moo
2007-01-15 23:08:30

they are so cute! i luv kittens!

 
Comment by Sheri in Florida
2007-01-16 05:20:41

Gorgeous babies! I pray that you and these sweethearts have a long and happy life together. :)

Comment by Kesley
2007-02-05 23:13:03

thankyou so much for the comment from the owner

 
 
Comment by Faerie Green
2007-01-16 10:32:34

Tinkerbell and Zippy are beautiful~ those eyes! Such personality and wisdom, and energy. Great names too.

 
Comment by mayra
2007-01-16 15:12:12

I love these two! It’s great that you kept them together. They’ll be friends for life.

 
Comment by catlover....meow
2007-01-25 03:57:02

awwwwww…howw cute i love this pic…

 
Comment by Kesley
2007-02-05 23:11:45

thanks from the owner

 
Comment by Kesley
2007-02-05 23:15:12

your comments are so great i love them have a nice life with your kitten and be happy forever with them and if your cat ever dies send me a comment because i now how that feels because that happend to my other cat. from the owner. you guys are the greatest.

 
Comment by aisha
2007-03-23 23:16:31

they are SO pretty. wow. reminds me of my old cat Kikssy. (missed)

 
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