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You are here: Home / Diary / Tuesday on the Should-Be Catio

Tuesday on the Should-Be Catio

August 16, 2011 By: Sparkle Cat36 Comments

Seriously, how could she turn me down?

I really wanted to hang out on the should-be catio, and my human said I could.

I hate when she invites herself.

Somebody wanted to tag along. Can you tell I was not that thrilled?

The dog never even uses this! It would make a nice cat cave.

Luckily, we wanted to explore completely different things.

If there is a counter, she has to be on it. She is always on the kitchen counter - don't tell my human!

Binga wandered around on the counter and looked for treats (she did not find any).

Bird TV is slow today.

I stood on the dog house and looked around.

This photo makes it painfully obvious as to why Garden Thursdays are usually a wash here.

See that middle planter? That’s where my catnip was… before that gardener ripped it out by its roots!

Not to mention disgusting.

It’s kind of depressing.

I was done anyway.

Uh-oh, the dog is back. I’m outta here.

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  1. mariodacat says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Sorry I’ve been missing for soooo long., Dang oomans! Looks like some interesting improvements were made at your house. Lots of window – love windows!

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  2. Spitty-the-Kitty says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:50 pm

    Sparkle, darling, what on earth is your Human thinking? Why has she not purchased some nice new bushy Nip plants for you? Why are there not more cat-friendly items in your should-be-Catio?

    Take a nappy, dear. Maybe when you awake the world will have righted itself.

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  3. Fuzzy and Zoe says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    You have great places to explore! And it was nice of you to share the should-be catio with Binga. And it was nice of Binga to explore away from you.

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  4. Ratty says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    I love that first picture. That look is special.

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  5. Devoted to Willow says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    Sparkle this was a small step in taking over the should-be-catio try to convince your human to allow a continuation of this so it could be a part time share as this space should be a part of your domain.

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  6. Jb says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:57 pm

    I thought that doghouse was your fort! Sorry about your catnip….

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  7. Marilia' says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:45 pm

    Hahha! I love this photos and the post!!!

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  8. Caren Gittleman says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Sparkle don’t feel bad about your catnip. My Mom only got a little bit from our plant. I think she planted it in a pot that was too small and to make matters worse she overwatered it.

    She just ripped it out last week.

    She is totally “over” her garden lol

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  9. Prancer says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    The gardener, the woofie, and Binga! Will the stress nefur end? Try to haf a good day, anyways. xoxo

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  10. Abby says

    August 16, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Drats Sparkle
    And you where just enjoying the catio and the dog showed up.
    purrs
    >^,,^<
    ♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥

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  11. CCL Wendy says

    August 16, 2011 at 2:18 pm

    Poor Sparkle! Who in their right mind would rip out catnip? That gardener should be fired!

    Perhaps one day, your dream of a catio will become a reality. Until then, I guess you and Binga just have to do your own things.

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  12. BeadedTail says

    August 16, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    We hope that gardener puts back a nip plant pronto! Binga, your Tortie booty is so cute! Sparkle, since you are the writer and star of the family and not the dog, you should have a catio!

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  13. Athena says

    August 16, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    I hope your plant gets replaced very soon!

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  14. Veronica says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:18 am

    I like patios too! Where’s this patio??? :->

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  15. Cheysuli says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

    Wow! That should be a catio. It has a lot of potential!

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  16. Fraidy Cats says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:41 am

    The cat cave is an excellent idea, Sparkle. Somehow you need to make that a permanent catio…Those are nice planters in your yard – you could grow alot of catnip 🙂 We hope you’ll be getting a new plant (or several) soon!

    Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, and Hollie

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  17. Katnip Lounge says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Sparkle, words fail us, there are SO MANY wrong things about not having that spectacular Catio!! Maybe you could auction off the Dawg for treats or something.

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  18. Cathy Keisha says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:29 am

    I thought the gardener was replacing your nip! What’s with your humans that they have a dog too? Gotta give you props for being so tolerant.

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  19. Penelope says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Nice Catio, Dogs seem to be part of life (sigh). Me should have sent yous some of out catnip when me sent the mug!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  20. Layla Morgan Wilde says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:09 am

    No catnip, a doghouse, no catio, a dog? Sparkle, go back to sleep from this nightmare.

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  21. Pricilla - Famous SpokesGoat says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:54 am

    I don’t understand the need for dogs

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  22. Brian says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:26 am

    You’ve got some interesting places to check out!

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  23. Jacqueline says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:01 am

    It looks like you beautiful girls had a fun adventure checking out the catio, but we are sorry to hear about that nip plant=sounds like your Mommy needs more training to know it needs to be replaced asap and we know you are up for the job, Sparkle!!…Cute woofie!…Happy week ahead, sweet friends…kisses…Calle, Halle, Sukki…

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  24. pandafur says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:41 am

    Iz you getting a catio? I luvs mai catio! An it takes furever to gets one an I hopes you gets moar catnips too.

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  25. Fuzzy Tales says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:27 am

    Yeah, we think the gardener could at least replace your nip. Why would anyone take out a plant that was in a *planter*? Duh.

    And tell us again why that’s not a real CATio? 😛 (We’re being facetious.)

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  26. Milo and Alfie says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:26 am

    Oh dear .. did the woofie spoil yoor good times?

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  27. Sage says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:00 am

    Arg cant believe the catnip!

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  28. Marg says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:34 am

    Well we think that space should be a catio and a dogio. Surely there is room for both somehow but at least you get to go out there and explore every now and then. Glad you got out of there in time Sparkle. Thanks so much for donating your book to the auction.

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  29. Laila and Minchie says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:26 am

    Sparkle, did you smell like a doggie after being in the doggie house? That would be a wonderful catio!

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  30. Hannah and Lucy says

    August 16, 2011 at 5:21 am

    A ripped out cat nip plant and a dog waiting to get in – what a rotten day you’re having Sparkle!
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  31. The Island Cats says

    August 16, 2011 at 4:16 am

    Well, at least there’s lots of stuff to explore out there on the should-be catio! When’s the gardener guy gonna replace your nip??

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  32. Cat's Cats says

    August 16, 2011 at 4:00 am

    RUN SPARKLE…dog cooties ugh!!!!!

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  33. Simba says

    August 16, 2011 at 3:42 am

    So how long before your human starts converting the space into a REAL catio, Sparkle?

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  34. Heather and Fluffy says

    August 16, 2011 at 3:15 am

    They ripped out your catnip plant? That’s just plain mean…! Any chance of getting a new one?

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  35. Mr Puddy says

    August 16, 2011 at 2:22 am

    Don’t tell me, Binga stay with da woofie right now !
    Well, I didn’t see she get inside with you. It’s possible !

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  36. Toby & Leia says

    August 16, 2011 at 1:54 am

    Dogs just ruin everything!

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