Orange you glad it's Thursday?

We are!

And we have two very unique Oranges to share with you today!
(you did know most orange moggies are male, right?)
We're celebrating Orange Girlcat Power here today, with two very Eligible Bachelorettes:
Godiva and Ruby.

Up first: Godiva.
 
"Pleased to meet you! I'm Godiva, and I think they call me that cause I'm very sweet, like those fancy chocolates by the same name."

"I'm so thankful you are taking a moment to read about me. I came to Wayside from another shelter that was low on space, but I'm excited to be here, where I can find my forever person or people.

I don't mean to brag, but I've heard people say that I'm one of the cutest kitties at Wayside. They say I have an adorable little face and and a chubby little body. I have cute little freckles on my nose."

"I'm a very friendly, affectionate girl. I love to have my tummy rubbed and my back scratched. I also enjoy sitting on laps, so if you have one of those, that would be great! At my previous shelter, I was housed with other cats and got along just fine with them.

I also like children. So, if you have a cat or a kid who needs a friend, I may be a good fit."

"There's one more thing you should know about me: I am FIV-positive. But really, FIV isn't as scary as it sounds, honest! It just means that my immune system is somewhat compromised, so it's extra important that I have an indoors-only lifestyle and get good food and regular veterinary care.

That's what any great adopter would give a cat, right? I have my own room at Wayside, and I hope you will drop in on me soon

Love, purrs and orange headbutts,
Godiva"

Next up: RUBY!

"Hello there! My name is Ruby! I think they call me that because of my beautiful red (or orange) coat. Oh, and also because I'm a real gem. I'm a sweet, talkative, domestic shorthair girl who loves people very much."

"I'm declawed on all four paws. I was surrendered to Wayside because my previous person was moving and couldn't take me along. I was pretty scared and shy when I first came to Wayside, but the the wonderful staff and volunteers here have been working with me, and I have come a long way in a pretty short time.

I adore affection, and I love being petted on my neck, head, chin and ears. However, I'm not at all fond of being picked up. For that reason, I should go to a home with no children under the age of 5."

"I really love to play, too, and my favorite toy is a wand toy. It's so much fun! Wayside has a new program called Slumber Paw-ty, where potential adopters can take pets home for a trial run before making a commitment. I am eligible for that program."

So, if you're thinking about adding a ruby-red bundle of sweetness and love to your life, why don't you come to Wayside and check me out?

(Psst! Guess what? You might be able to see me LIVE on Wayside's Kitty Cam today!
Be sure to wave hello if you do!)

I can't wait to meet you!
Love and orange purrs,
Ruby"


These gorgeous orange girls are both available at Allie's Alma Mater, Wayside Waifs.

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BlogPaws Nose-to-Nose Awards

BlogPaws is seeking nominations for the blogs you love to read.

Please take a moment to submit your favorites.
The bloggers who work so hard to bring you
entertainment and information will thank you!

For links and instructions CLICK HERE.

We know it's a bit nosy, but ...

Mind if we ask you a personal question?
Do you have certain blogs you just love to visit?

Web sites you've made a part of your morning routine?
Your lunchtime laugh? Your after-dinner entertainment?

(okay, that was more like five questions)

Maybe there's someone whose sense of humor brightens your day.
Perhaps they inspire you to do better, to reach farther, to expand your knowledge.
Here's your chance to tell them thanks, in a big way.
BlogPaws is asking you to nominate your favorite pet bloggers, now through April 11.

The Nose-to-Nose Awards are among the most prestigious in pet social media, honoring excellence in content. They're judged - not by popularity (and not by Faraday, we promise) - but by a panel of pet advocates, writers, bloggers, and pet industry experts.

Not THAT kind of judge, Faraday. And no, you weren't invited to help.

These judges evaluate submissions based on merit and quality, not by how many followers you have, nor by how long you've been blogging.

We'll be nominating our favorites, and we encourage you to do the same. And if we've brought a smile to your face or brightened your day just a little bit, it would mean the world to us if you chose to nominate us as well. Did you know in all the years we've been blogging, we've never been finalists?

How it works

There are twelve categories available. Some are more specific, like Best Photo, and others are more broad, like Best Humor Blog.

Remember how Maxie got his tooth back? This is one of our very favorite photos.

BlogPaws asks you for three pieces of information when nominating a blog.
Here's ours:

Direct link or URL of blog ~ http://www.atonkstail.com
Name of creator of work ~ Lisa Richman
Email of blogger ~ tonkstail@gmail.com

LINK TO NOMINATION PAGE

Nose-to-Nose Categories

Best Cat Blog

This one's easy to nominate - no additional information required!

And if you have a can't-miss dog blog, a must-see pet Facebook page or a deserving non-profit site, there are special categories for them, too.

Some ask you to provide a representative link they'll use to judge.
Here are a few of our favorites:

Best Blog Video
This year, we were honored to be able to share a very special message with you:

“For the Animals”  

This message is from bloggers, animal advocates and pet lovers around the world to future generations. It's a wish for a better tomorrow, a hope for a brighter future. 

These are real people, and their actual voices, photos and videos from all over the world. It's no exaggeration to say this was truly a labor of love. To be nominated for Best Video would mean so much to so many.

You'll need this link to the blog post where it’s embedded:

http://www.atonkstail.com/2015/12/a-labor-of-love.html

And in case you haven't yet seen it, go grab a tissue and click play :-)

We hope it touches your heart as much as it has ours.

Next, is National Love Your Pet Day.
We celebrated this day with a catchy tune and tons of real people snuggling with their furry family members. It's a tribute to the love we all share.

Here's the link:
http://www.atonkstail.com/2016/02/a-hallmarkmoment-for-love-your-pet-day.html


Best Humor Blog

These are the posts that make our mom giggle every time she looks at them.
Do your humans go back and giggle at things over and over? Or is ours just weird like that?

PeeMail: “Oops.”
http://www.atonkstail.com/2015/05/while-you-were-away-day-3.html

PeeMail: “You’re not the Boss of Me!”
http://www.atonkstail.com/2015/05/52-snapshots-week-22-race.html

Watch your back, Maxie…
http://www.atonkstail.com/2015/10/watch-your-back-dood.html

The Mystery of the Missing Meal
http://www.atonkstail.com/2015/12/the-mystery-of-missing-meal_22.html


Best Blog Photo

Breaking Mews: TWO Tooth Fairies!
Photo: Maxie got his tooth back (“13.png”)
http://www.atonkstail.com/2016/02/breaking-mews-two-tooth-fairies.html

That look you get when you think you won the lottery…
photo: HOLY CAT! (“olyCat.png” yes mommy misspelled it!)
photo: Nooo-o-o-o (“pawluv.png”)
http://www.atonkstail.com/2016/02/that-look-you-get-when.html

One Word Wednesday: Pensive
Photo: Dramatic Faraday (“squeaks.png”)
http://www.atonkstail.com/2015/11/one-word-wednesday.html

The End of Lounger Wars?
Photo: Confrontation!
http://www.atonkstail.com/2015/12/the-end-of-lounger-wars.html


A Heartfelt Thank You

We know this takes time out of your day to nominate us. I wish we could adequately express how very much that means to us ~ especially as our mom's health issues have limited our ability both to blog and to visit other bloggers.

We value your friendship and cherish every comment you leave with us.

Thank you for sharing our joy of cats - especially three characters who have utterly stolen our hearts and who charm us, each and every day.

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I did NOT Inhale.

...okay, maybe a little.

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'Toon Tuesdays: Prehistoric Love

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Toon Tuesdays feature animal (and sometimes human) humor created by the peeps over at Shoebox Greetings (a tiny little division of Hallmark) - where our mom works, too!

We Got it Covered.

Maxwell: Dood. Uhh, you do know what today is, right?

You were warned.

Happy National Something-on-a-Stick Day,
from the Resident Wand Toy Maniac.

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SNOW?????

Allie: OOH! Outside? Don't mind if I do, Mother, thanks! 

WAIT. SNOW?!?? Ewwwwwwwww, let me back in!!

Faraday: (in Wizard of Oz voice) *I'm MELTING! I'm mel-l-l-l-l-l-t-i-i-i-i-ng!*

Allie: ARE YOU CALLING ME A WITCH, BRAT?
Faraday: well if the paw fits ...

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Friday's Fashion Faux Paws

Allie: In lieu of a Fashion Faux Paws this month, I wish to expand your mind with an artful composition.

I call this ...

"Girlcat Contemplating Box."

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