Jezebel and Her Throne

Jezebel has an almost unhealthy fascination with boxes. I think normal cats do. Depending on the size, the box is generally a fort for Jezebel to protect or a kitty condo for her to set up house in. Today, the box was small. So she sat in the box for a good long while. I imagine she thought it was her throne. Then it became her bed. I'm frankly surprised she was able to fit herself in that box to sleep in. And in case you're wondering, which I'm sure you're not because we're talking about my cat, Jezebel likes to wear her tag askew like that. We've straightened it out multiple times, and she always puts it back.

Starring: Jezebel

Sambora's Trading Card

He's our little superstar! Sambora loves food so much he comes inside of cat food bags! Find him in Blue Spa Select for Cats.


Starring: Sambora

Rocco Bear

Rocco is Romeo's cousin and Sambora's long lost brother. Rocco was born in California, but now lives in Hawaii.


Starring: Rocco

Romeo and the Park

Romeo is an Australian shepherd. Technically a "miniature" since he's way under breed standard. But he's an Aussie through and through. He sticks a little too close to breed standard in terms of temperament - really really reserved around strangers and VERY protective of his owners. He barks a lot at other dogs with us. Not with his dog walker, not with his Aunty Beth. Just with us. So in an effort to calm him down a tad, we've been taking him to the dog park.

Now, we have been strongly discouraged from taking him to a dog park. But since I don't really know anybody with a dog for Romeo to play with, we were left with two options: go to the dog park and find dogs or let Romeo continue to believe that he is actually a cat. So now I take him to the park near home which has an off-leash area. A lot of owners bring their dogs there at all times of the day. So far, it's been good. And we're really careful and watchful. Romeo gets a bit possessive of me at the park. There was a chihuahua mix there yesterday that got a little offended at Romeo's barking and started growling at him. I separated them since I didn't want Romeo to get into a fight on the doggie playground his second time out. Perhaps this is what the dog park naysayers were talking about? I think you just have be aware of what's going on with your dog. What was really wonderful yesterday was that a boy played with Romeo the entire time. I thought Romeo didn't like boys, and this made me feel very proud. The boy asked him to sit, and he did. He's so well-behaved with strangers. He's got them fooled thinking he's a good dog!

Starring: _Romeo_

Sambora had a hard day...

Life is tough when you're a cat. Especially when you're a cat who thinks he's human.

MEET ROMEO!

NAME: Romeo (registered Pham's When in Rome)
RESIDES IN: Los Angeles, California
SIGN: Sagittarius
BREED: Australian Shepherd
COLOR: Blue Merle EYE COLOR: Ice Blue
WEIGHT: 17 lbs. HEIGHT: 14"
FAVORITE TRICK: Roll-Over
LOVES: Barking, frisbee, fetch, tug, catch, hiking, Tina, Sambora
HATES: Baths and getting yelled at
MORE: Romeo is a sweetheart. He loves to play and loves to herd his cats. Often a little too vocal, Romeo is smart, somewhat manipulative as a result, and is more athletic than his owner would like. You can often find him on walks in his neighborhood, at the park playing ball, racing after a frisbee, or directing other dogs around him, or at home, playing with his best friend Sambora.