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Photo Hunt: Near

July 9, 2011 By: Sparkle Cat41 Comments

When you are an indoor-only cat, sometimes the outdoors seems so near…

No camera tricks were involved in this photo!

and yet so far away!

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  1. Taco says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    There was a time when my life was much the same, Sparkle. The great, amazing outdoors was SO near, but we couldn’t get to it. Then we all ganged up on the humans and became IMPOSSIBLE…Mango was soooo bad, he peed right by the door and then he got to GO OUT! SO I tried it…I SPRAYED right in front of Mom and she finally gave up and now we all go outside. But every day before we go out she tells us she loves us and makes us promise that we’ll come back safe and healthy.

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  2. Anneke (Mudhooks) says

    July 9, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Benjamin asked me to tell you that he wholeheartedly agrees. He added a feline sigh, as well and included a dirty look that was meant solely for me.

    http://mudpuddle.wordpress.com/2011/07/09/photo-hunt-near

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  3. Spitty-the-Kitty says

    July 9, 2011 at 8:21 pm

    I hear you too, Sparkle. I lived Outside for about 10 weeks when I was a baby with my CatMom and my brofurs and sisfurs, but now it’s all kinda faded. I do like to look out the windows, and sometimes I wish I could go exploring, but we live right smack-dab in the middle of the city and there’s only sidewalk and streets. Sigh.

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  4. Grrreta says

    July 9, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Great picture!

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  5. meowmeowmans says

    July 9, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    We hear you, Sparkle. We’re inside cats, too!

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  6. The Island Cats says

    July 9, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    Most times it seems too far away!!

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  7. Team Tabby says

    July 9, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    like us, you probably have a lot of windows to keep an eye on – keeps one very busy!

    Mindy, Moe, Bon Bon, Cookie & Mike

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  8. Devoted to Willow says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Sparkle getting near the outside is a constant dream, but I know how great it is to be inside and safe. So I settle for window whiffles to get the feeling of being outdoors.

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  9. Athena says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I get that same wistful look on my face when I look outside. I don’t really want to go out, though. It is too scary for me. Kit is an escape artist, though. It’s his fault we gotted microchipped and hafta wear collars.

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  10. caren gittleman says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Sooooo true!!!!

    Love the photo!

    Looking forward to meeting you at BlogPaws!

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  11. Natalie says

    July 9, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    That is a great photo! Scarlett gets the same sort of wistful look on her face when she looks out the window. I think she misses being able to explore outside whenever she wants.

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  12. BeadedTail says

    July 9, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    We agree with you Sparkle! Today we had to watch Mommy and Daddy working in the yard. They were so near but so far away!

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  13. Little One says

    July 9, 2011 at 1:13 pm

    Somebody left me outside in the middle of a freezing, snowy winter when I was a kitten.
    I was starving and cold. I found a great human that took me in her apartment. She fed me and warmed me up.
    Never again will I go outside, unless it’s to the vet’s.

    It’s so much safer sitting inside on the window sill looking out during natures nasty elements.
    Besides, the birdies luck-out from my hunting and are safe also!!!

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  14. Abby says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:35 pm

    So close
    yet so far…
    ahhh Sparkle you look wistful.

    purrs
    Abby

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  15. Carol says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    Sparkle, thank you so much for the prizes! They are purrfect. As are you in the photo. The cats are making sure I study and heed the Cat Rules on the bookmark. Thanks again.

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    • Sparkle says

      July 9, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      Great! Especially the part about heeding the Cat Rules.

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  16. Katnip Lounge says

    July 9, 2011 at 10:50 am

    So how’s that Catio coming along?

    Yup, we thought so. Not so NEAR either!

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  17. Cheysuli says

    July 9, 2011 at 9:20 am

    I know exactly what you mean. I made the Woman vote again!

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  18. Prancer says

    July 9, 2011 at 8:18 am

    Great photo! Have a pawsome day!

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  19. Toby & Leia says

    July 9, 2011 at 7:43 am

    You look so wistful.

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  20. Simba says

    July 9, 2011 at 7:38 am

    That is quite and artistic photo, Sparkle. Remember, inside means safer.

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  21. Jacqueline says

    July 9, 2011 at 6:36 am

    Lovely photo, beautiful girl; we totally understand that concept=especially while watching Bunny and Bird TV :)…Happy weekend, sweet friends…xoxo…Calle, Halle, Sukki

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  22. Max the Quilt Cat says

    July 9, 2011 at 6:18 am

    Great photo….

    pawhugs, Max

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  23. gengen says

    July 9, 2011 at 6:06 am

    Very cute hehe. Happy hunting and mine is up.

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  24. Brian says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:53 am

    I agree Sparkle, I don’t go out either and it is so near!

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  25. SAS........Sammy, Andy and Shelly says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:47 am

    Shelly says she’s happy that she’s now an inside kitty only, and will happily watch the outside from a window.

    We send y’all our love.

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  26. The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:39 am

    We agree!!!!

    The Florida Furkids and Angel Sniffie

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  27. Fisher says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:35 am

    Fantastic photo!

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  28. YTSL says

    July 9, 2011 at 5:24 am

    Do you get to go out every once in a while as a treat, Sparkle? Hope so! 🙂

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  29. Laila and Minchie says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:55 am

    We are happy to know you are an in-door only kitty too, Sparkle! Have a great weekend!

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  30. mariodacat says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:50 am

    I do get to go out, but only on a leash or in my kitter kondo. But I’m only the 2nd kitty out of 4 that got to do so. Sometimes M wishes she hadn’t started me tho cuz sometimes I ask to go out “at the darndest times” M says.

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  31. Admiral Hestorb says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:46 am

    when I was first rescued I asked to goout but mommy said I was to be an indoor only baby and I am so glad. There are scary machines out there that could easily hurt a little Tortie or a beautiful supermodel like you.

    xoxox

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  32. ellie says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:22 am

    Great photo Sparkle! I’m sure u still have fun watching nature through the window from the safety of your home. A catio sounds a great idea if there is space. The cool series ‘Must love cats’ in the US which you probably have seen, showed some wonderful catios 🙂

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  33. Mariposa says

    July 9, 2011 at 3:51 am

    LOVE it! A good hunt! 😉

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  34. Mr Puddy says

    July 9, 2011 at 3:27 am

    I just love your photo, Sparkle !
    xoxo

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  35. Fuzzy Tales says

    July 9, 2011 at 2:35 am

    Sparkle, you can come over and hang out in our little enclosed back space, stay cool under the hostas, chase moths…whatever pleases you. 🙂

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  36. Punapippuri says

    July 9, 2011 at 2:18 am

    I am very glad to be able to go into my catio – but my Britcat brothers and sister who were indoors only in the UK say that indoors only is good when there are risky things outside. But they always sat at the window, wondering. But we don’t have any pictures as pretty as yours of that!

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  37. The Zoolatry Gilrs says

    July 9, 2011 at 1:30 am

    Aaah, so very true. We live a life just like you … and there are so many interesting things out there that we can’t get near to.

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  38. we love LUNA says

    July 9, 2011 at 1:16 am

    This is a beautiful portrait.I’m also an indoor kitty!
    The reflections are wonderful in this pic, very well done!
    purrs
    Luna

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  39. mikfoss says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:16 am

    Both our indoor kitties sit at the glass doors just like this! Sparkle we loved your package, and there are pictures on my blog, thank you so much!

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