Felix tried his luck and got himself a birthday present

This posting, similar to others is really for our record purposes, as part of our memories of the  children's life path, rather than to show-off. We trust our blog readers would understand.

 

This cat show was quite a challenging one, as its a 2 day show (24-25th March 2018). The worst part was that it started late on the first day, at around 2pm - the time which Felix would usually have his afternoon nap. Unfortunately, he had wasted some energy during the 2 hour delay as the absence of tables, means he was being confined to the pet carrier and was on the alert at all times.

 

Though the results for each ring varied greatly, he made 2 new records for himself - (1) Got first place in 2 rings (something which we never dream of, though he did got a second and third in earlier competitions), and (2) Rosettes for all the 12 rings.

 

Another encouraging development was that he was willing to eat some food/snack while on the competition site, meaning that he was getting accustomed to the game.

Day 1:

Ring 1 - 1st
Ring 2 - 7th
Ring 3 - 6th
Ring 4 - 6th
Ring 5 - 8th
Ring 6 - 10th

Day 2:

Ring 1 - 4th
Ring 2 - 9th
Ring 3 - 10th
Ring 4 - 9th - Felix was really unlucky in this ring. His actual position should be 7th, and the judge didn't realized he made a mistake until he awarded the rosettes for the 7th place. As judges usually award the rosettes from 10th place up and once the announcement was made, it would not be changed.
Ring 5 - 1st
Ring 6 - 5th

So Felix ended up with a rainbow of rosettes, in time as his 2 year old birthday present:

 

See how proud both his sisters were of bim!

Felix is 2 years old today..... Happy Birthday, dear

Hmmmm.... He also wants to have a photo with Betty, his playmate..

 

Then he went to sleep next to her...

Surprisingly, at tea time, all 3 children enjoy a taste of the Chestnut pie....

As for his birthday present, on 24-25th March, with luck and hard work, Felix secured a set of 12 rainbow color rosettes as birthday present for himself...... Well done, dear!

Goldie - hope u will continue to make progress

 

Goldie used to jump up onto the dinning chair and sit next to me while I have my dinner during weekdays. One day towards the end of  January, she did something weird. She walked close to the chair, but didn't jump up immediately. Instead, she stood up and measured the height. Sit down and then jumped up.

 

On the following day, she came close to the chair and just sat underneath it. The next day, she didn't even bother to come out.

 

So took her to see family vet after Chinese New Year. Vet said she got arthritis. So recommended she take a series of 4 weekly injections to see the effects. The problem with this treatment is after each visit, she has soft poo. Vet checked her poo and found no problem with it. So suspect its tension which caused it.

 

She started a weekly course of Vitamin B injection from home and will revisit vet in 1 months time. Touch wood. So far so good.

The other positive progress is those black lumps in her ears and chin are shrinking and one big lump even burst and didn't grow back...... We are only seeing early signs of improvement and is far from a full recovery, but I'm already very happy with the progress...... just hope that soon Goldie can become back a bi-color cat rather than a tri-color one.

 

 

 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

A busy February....

 

First of all, wishing all our bloggers and their loved ones, Good Luck, Good Health, Great Joy and Abundant Prosperity in Year of the Dog!

Felix went to his 3rd Cat Show this year. Its the first time he did a 2-day competition. He worked hard and luck was totally on his side on the first day, but less so on the second. The best part of it is, he managed to win some prizes which we will donate to volunteer helpers to help the less fortunate.

Day 1

 

 

Day 2

 

 

Prizes won by Felix
 

What we got from the February Pet Accessories Show:

 

Free items - will be donated

Things we bought

Everything from the Pet Accessories Show

Some funny photo series....

The prizes have been donated to cat volunteers - Kelly Choy, Bebe Lee and Connie Wong
 

 

Betty is 4 years old today

Betty, my dear:

During the past four years, you have grown up a lot. You started as a "Hong Kong Primary Chick" who went wild easily. You don't like to be groomed, to be touched, needless to say, to be carried.

I do remember your resentment when Felix first came - you not only pissed Felix, but you hid yourself and refused to eat. It was a complete contrast to Goldie's easy going attitude. Frankly speaking, during those first few days, I deeply regretted having you. However, with my seeing and talking to you eye to eye, my firm instructions to you all to love and respect each other, and commitment that I will continue to love you all, that I regained your trust in us and the dust started to settle.

Betty, I am truly grateful and thankful of your efforts to change for the good. You are now not only a very understanding child, a potential PR personnel of the family, and a very caring sister. I really admire your respect to Goldie, and your playfulness with Felix.

With my long winded talks, you are now starting to gradually accept grooming. You are very co-operative while bathing, though more patience is required when blow dry. This year, I'm sure you can see for yourself that with constant brushing, you have a very rich scarf for the winter.

Betty, my only wish is that you will continue to enjoy life and be a happy child. Eat well, gain some more weight, grow, mature and let your inner beauty shine and prosper.

May God bless you and looking forward to the countless years ahead!

 

 

 

2017 is a year of mixed feelings

Though 2017 marks a new beginning for our family, to continue life anew. I am truly grateful with the Lord's blessings, that all of us were able to walk hand in hand out of our grievances and continue life afresh. Family members have learnt to be more forthcoming and caring as life is totally unpredictable.

 

The 3 children continue with their lazy go easy lifestyle:

 

- We are truly thankful, that Goldie's open wound in her left paw finally got healed. She is now taking Chinese medicine with the hope to cure those lumps in her ears and chin. Though it is too early to see whether Chinese medicine could help, but Goldie is really a very understanding child. She takes those smelly, bitter liquid Chinese medicine without a grain of salt. Goldie dear, I really hope your efforts will pay off handsomely. Lord, please answer our prayer.

 

- Betty has matured this year and remains the elegant lady. She seems to have assumed the role of PR cat. Becoming more friendly with human, though at times, she teases baby brother Felix.

 

- Felix not only grew in weight and size, he also showed us that he is a quick learner and adapts well to pressure. By coincidence, I found out that laser pointer is his favorite toy, making him dash around like a Ferrari.......

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In less than 6 hours, 2017 will be soon be history.  

 

We want to wish our friends a Happy, Healthy & Joyous 2018!

 

December is a challenging but rewarding month

The children were pretty successful in their Christmas Charitable drive. A big Thank You to all who have LIKED their picture. They came in second and won a total of 10 kg of dry cat food and 1 bag of cat litter, all of which have been donated to Connie Wong, a reputable cat volunteer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Felix also went had his luck in his second cat show in mid-December. He is a quick learner and adopts well. Though unplaced in 2 of the 5 rings. He came in 2nd (a total surprise to us), 7th and 8th in the other 3 rings and came in 8th out of 21 competitors in the Household Pet Category. The most rewarding thing is we learn more on how to make our children a more adorable and happy kid.