10/23/2020 – Friday Feedback

We love comments and email questions, and thank you for sending them. Here’s some we’ve collected over the past few months:

Does Tessa really find trouble or is your writing of her for dramatic effect?

Curious Tessa lives for finding trouble. That really is her personality and that’s what we try to convey. While she hasn’t broken any glass lately, or destroyed what’s on top of the mantle this week, or taken the car out for a late night spin, we’re sure all of these things are on her to-do list, her very, very long to-do list.

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We’ve never had a Manx cat before, nor been around one. Is Viola inquisitive in the other cats’ tails? Do you think she misses having one?

Viola never seemed or seems interesting in the other cats’ tails, including her siblings’ tails when she was a kitten. As for missing having one, we think being a Manx is part of what makes her personality so special and if she could, she’d probably agree. And while some cats whip or thump their tails when angry, tail-less Viola is very good at simply flashing that “I’m not amused” look and we all get the point.

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On a somewhat related note:

Is Pia Bean the only long furred cat there? If so, how do the rest of the cats react to that difference?

Pia is our only long fur cat. She was supposed to be a short fur but it’s hard to figure out what kittens are going to grow up becoming. Personally, we thought she’d grow up to become a city council woman or a QVC spokesmodel so you can imagine our surprise that she was happy simply being a cat. The other cats, while perhaps surprised as well, don’t seem to mind one way or the other, though when anyone tussles with Pia, they are more than likely to come away with a paw or mouthful of poof than anything more serious.

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Does Quint miss painting?

It’s possible Quint misses the attention he got while painting. He certainly does not miss the camera in his face while painting. Unfortunately, with Mom’s current heavy work schedule, she’s no longer tuned into his creative side and has probably missed some of his early cues, if he presented any. Covid-19, the current U.S. economy, and lack of time would certainly have impacted her ability to mail out his paintings. We can only dream of an improved world and hope Quint has the patience and desire to pick up painting again someday. In the meantime, any secrets he may have voiced about painting are kept locked away behind the lips of his pal Floppy Cat

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What do you feed your cats? They all look so healthy and Olivia looks super shiny.

Four cats – Tessa, Pia, Olivia and Viola eat mainly Iams Pro Health Chicken kibble. Tessa and Viola get a daily bit of Quint’s Tender Liver and Chicken Classic Pate’ Fancy Feast, his exclusive, vet-approved diet that, along with a smidgen of Miralax, addresses his constipation. Pia isn’t interested in anything but kibble and Olivia won’t touch wet food which we’re certain would make she so shiny, no one would be able to gaze upon her. That shine you see is her natural beauty and she thanks you for noticing!

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2019 – Wednesday’s Wow Moment
2018 – No post
2017 – MultiCat Monday
2016 – No post
2015 – Olivia’s Hobby
2014 – No post
2013 – Wee Words for Wednesday
2012 – No post