Exclusive Interview with Queen Hope

SNICKER: Hey there everyone! Welcome back! Today we'll be interviewing Queen Hope! I hope you're excited, I know I am. So, before we get started, can I call you Hope?

HOPE: Very well, sonny. 

SNICKER: Great. So, Hope, I hear you are the oldest cat here at Blind Cat Rescue, how old are you?

HOPE: I'm as old as a fart on a lizards bottom in December.

SNICKER: .... Uhhhh.... Ok... I heard around 20 years old, is that about correct?

HOPE: As sure as a caterpillar turns into a cocoon.

SNICKER: LOL you sure are funny Hope.

HOPE: Now listen here sonny. I don't know nothing about all that l.o.l. stuff, but I don't want nothing to do with it. You aren't making any sense when you talk to me like that. Now sit up straight and mind your elders and I might just finish your silly little interview  for you internet thing. Personally I don't understand that internet stuff either...

SNICKER: I'm sorry Hope. I didn't mean to offend you.

HOPE: No worries sonny, lets continue with the interview. 

SNICKER: Have you ever met anyone famous?

HOPE: Well, when I was a young cat, I met a dashing young tom cat. He was very dapper and dazzling. I fell in love with him. Unfortunately it wasn't meant to be. He had a very serious addiction and I wanted no part in it. I've seen what lasagna can do to families. 

SNICKER: Lasgana? Wait, are you saying you were in love with the infamous Garfield?

HOPE: Yes, that was his name. He was very handsome back in our day.

SNICKER: Wow! So, how do you like Blind Cat Rescue?

HOPE: What? You're going to have to speak up. I can barely hear you.

SNICKER: How do you like BCR?

HOPE: I've never owned a VCR.

SNICKER: No, BCR!!!

HOPE: DVR? What's a DVR?

SNICKER: Blind Cat Rescue. Do you like it here?

HOPE: Oh, why didn't you ask in the first place? Yes, I love it. Alana is such a doll and takes care of me so well. I get along really well with the other cats. Did you know I came to BCR because my previous owners dumped me at a pound?!!? I mean really! What nerve! I was 18 years old! People can be so heartless. Of course these are the same types of people who would drop their elderly parents off in a park or something. Psshh. People now a days have no respect for the elderly! We are important! We are history! Young people could learn so much from us if they just sat down and took the time to listen! Oh, but yes, I love it here at BCR. I'm well taken care of and deeply loved by many. I get the respect I deserve. It's about time if you ask me! I should have gotten here sooner!

SNICKER: Well I'm glad everything worked out so well for you. Is there anything that you think the younger generation should know?

HOPE: I believe there is a lot the younger generation should know!    I think the most important is to respect the elderly. Whether it be your grandma or your cat, or any species in between, we all deserve respect and love. Just because we are old does not make us any less valuable. In fact, it should make us more valuable. We know things, we've been through things and we've been there for you. Don't forget to love. 

SNICKER: That was beautiful!

HOPE: Of course it was, I said it didn't I?

SNICKER: Yes, yes ma'am. So, what do you like to do in your free time?

HOPE: I'm a napper. I love to nap. I also love to sing. You can often hear me singing during tours. My voice isn't what it used to be, but it's still beautiful. There are these fantastic beds that I love to sleep in! Very comfortable.

We have them on our Amazon Wishlist if you'd like to check them out. 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/14VUTQST8F5XH

SNICKER: Wow, napping all the time sounds delightful! Is there anything else you'd like to say to the viewers?

HOPE: Nah. I think it's about my nap time. I would like to say hello and send out a special I love you to ALL if my amazing fans. You're all fantastic. I just love people who love an old cat like myself. 

SNICKER: Well, there you have it folks. Our exclusive interview with Queen Hope!

The Wheel. The Bird. The Cats.

Hey there everyone! Snicker here! I've decided to interview a few of those crazy kitties in room 4! Sandy, Pixie, and Mickey! This ought to be a very interesting interview!

SNICKER: Hey there everyone! I appreciate you all taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk to me.

PIXIE: Of course, we love you!

SNICKER: So, Pixie, tell me about the wheel. You're on it all the time!

PIXIE: Well, at first it started with me having low self esteem. I thought I was a little bit overweight. I mean, when you have a cat that looks like Autumn walking around, you strive to be the best cat you can be.

SNICKER: So you run all the time because you wanted to get fit?

PIXIE: Yep.

SANDY: I know I'm a guy and this won't matter to her, but I thought she was always beautiful, even before she started running on the wheel.

SNICKER: Aww, well that's such a nice thing to say! I'm sure Ms. Pixie appreciates that.

PIXIE: Oh yes, I definitely like hearing stuff like that!

SNICKER: So, I guess a question everyone is dying to know the answer to is, are you two an item?

SANDY: We are best friends!

PIXIE: Yes, definitely best friends! He's just so awesome!



SNICKER: Well, that's great! So tell me about the wheel.

SANDY: Well, the wheel is amazing for cats who like to keep a nice trim figure. I do slight jogging and walking, but Pixie goes all out. She's all about sprinting! She's super fit.

PIXIE: Yeah, I like to sprint! The wheel is great, but you have to have the motivation to actually want to run on it. Mom bought it for us. We have about 88 cats that live here at Blind Cat Rescue and only about 6 of us use the wheel. That wheel runs about $400 dollars. So, if you are considering getting a wheel, make sure you are really motivated!

SANDY: I hear that Zoe in room 1 uses the wheel nonstop. I know she has some sort of heart defect. We've all heard that cardio helps make the heart strong, personally, I believe that's why she's still with us!

SNICKER: Wow! Maybe I need to get a wheel! So, how often do you guys like to run on the wheel?

PIXIE: As often as possible. We also like to both get on the wheel and then go in separate directions. It gives us resistance and makes for a much better workout!

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SNICKER: So, when you first got on the wheel, did you realize it was a wheel, or did you think you were actually running towards something.

SANDY: I definitely knew it was a wheel. Pixie on the other hand thought she was chasing Emily! It was so funny! She was so surprised when she figured out is was a wheel!

PIXIE: He's joking, I totally knew it was a wheel the whole time.

SANDY: No, you didn't.

PIXIE: Yes, I did.

SNICKER: Ha ha ok, well lets change the subject, shall we? Mickey, you've been awfully quiet, do you ever get on the wheel?

MICKEY: Nope. I spend most of my time running around the room, chasing bugs, birds, and waiting for the door to open so I can run out and play with the people!

SNICKER: Wait, you chase birds? How the heck did you chase a bird?

MICKEY: Yep, I chase birds. Not very often... Not many like to come out onto the catio, but when they do, I'm there waiting!

PIXIE: He's serious! He loves to chase things! You should have seen the bird he caught today!

SNICKER: You caught a bird today?!!?

MICKEY: Yep!

SNICKER: I don't mean to sound... insensitive, but you're blind, how do you catch a bird?

MICKEY: I have spectacular hearing! Not having eyesight has just made my other senses even keener! It's not often that a bird will fly onto the catio. Let's face it, the birds can see. If they fly onto the catio and see all of us out there, there might be something wrong with that birds brain! Ha Ha Ha, get it? Bird brain?

SNICKER/PIXIE/SANDY: Hahahahahahahaha

MICKEY: Yeah, I'm funny. Anyway, a bird decided to come onto the catio today. Let's face it. I'm a CAT! Humans make toys with feathers on them for a reason!

SNICKER: Well, you are definitely a cat! No doubts about that! Well everyone, it's about time for me to wrap this interview up! Thank you Pixie, Sandy, and Mickey for taking the time out of your day to speak with me!

MICKEY/SANDY/PIXIE: BYE EVERYONE!


Written by Snicker
Edited by Jennifer

I love everything! by Boone

I absolutely love box opening. I love Jennifer and Alana. I love boxes and crinkle paper. I love to be on camera. I love to sit in their laps and be lovingly petted. I love to be brushed and have my nails clipped. In all actuality, I must say, I love everything. Life is perfect. I'm always happy. I have beautiful kitties all around me, a full belly all the time, and as much love as any cat could ask for. I'm not much of a complainer. In fact, I never complain. I'm just always that happy!

Oh, my name is Boone by the way. You may have seen me on Ustream. Jennifer does awesome tours at night. She says I'm very handsome and gets the camera close to my face to show everyone how handsome I am. She's so nice.

I was writing to tell you all how much I love box opening! I love it! I love to see the boxes piled high because that means people really love us! People are so nice! I can tell it makes Jennifer and my momma happy too, which makes me even happier to see them happy.

Thank you kind person that sent the litter!  They didn't tell us who you are!
we us 60 boxes of Fresh step every Month!

Thank you kind person that sent the food, Amazon did not tell us who you are!
We use 400 pounds of dry food every month

Thank you Karin for the food!  We use approx 100 cases per month of wet food

Today we got all sorts of things! Lots of food and kitty litter. Mom says those things are really important! I would have to agree! I love my food! I also like kitty litter. The Fresh Step is great. If I were to compare it to you humans toilet paper, I would say it's like that really nice Charmin instead of the cheap 1 ply toilet paper. Does that make sense? If it doesn't, remember, I'm a cat, I don't always make sense. 

Thank you kind person,  Amazon didn't tell us who you are!
These fountains help encourage the cats to drink more
water and that helps prevent urinary stones/crystals

We got a cool fountain today as well! I love drinking out of the fountain. It makes me feel like a king. Only truly special kitties get to drink out of fountains and I happen to be one of them!

We got cool toys and treats too! I love toys and treats!

Did you know that Jennifer is awesome at this editing thing? She translates for us and writes it down! If we wrote this out ourselves, you humans wouldn't really be able to understand it. For example, dhsfklsdhffffffffffffffkdsjfsdfsf dsfsdkfhsjddddddddddddddfhsldfhsdkjhfjsdhfjdshfksdjhfoiwoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee99999999999dsfffffff, that means I love you in my written language! Jennifer translates that! 

Oh sorry, I get off track pretty easily. It's probably because I love everything! If you would like to send us something that'll we absolutely love, you can go to our Amazon wishlist!

Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/14VUTQST8F5XH

Here is the video of box opening if you would like to see it

Bye everyone! I love you. Or as they say in my language sdkfjskdldddddddddddfkkkkkkkkkkkkkfjjjalkdfsnslkdjflksdsdndflknsdlkfjsjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj!!!!

Written by Boone

Edited by Jennifer

Riley Takes A Swim

Hello everyone! Riley here and I've taken over for Snicker today! I've got a great entry for you though, so don't worry.

So, as some of you may know, I went swimming today! I can't actually say it's something I'm overly fond of, but I do realize that I've packed on the pounds over the years and swimming is a great way to drop the weight. Now, I hate water just as much as the next cat, but I have to say, I think some of you are being super dramatic!

This is the video of me swimming,   aren't I cute?














Virginia was also put in the pool today. She was in for maybe 2 minutes!!! I was in for like 15! I'm way chunkier than her!!! Anyways, Virginia "pussed in boots out". She wasn't having any of it. Such a DIVA if you ask me. I'll tell you what though... She wasn't nearly as bad as Mack!

Like, for real? Mack was watching me swim the entire time! All wide eyed and silly looking. He walked right up to the pool like he wanted to hop in. When momma tried to get him in he had a hissy fit! Literally!!! He acted like he was being dropped into a cauldron of lava! It was quite hysterical! It looked like his eye balls were going to pop out of his head!

I must say, I did the best today! I didn't throw a hissy fit and become a diva and I got a great little workout in. Before you know it I'll be looking like Emily and Autumn and healthy! I can't wait!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot!! Mom hopped in the pool with me and she knocked out a bunch of my water! She is so silly. I love her because she's a really good personal trainer and I definitely need it!

Well, that was my day, and I'm super tired. I'm headed to bed. I'll talk you all tomorrow! Goodnight everyone!

Thank you to our recent visitors :)

Snicker says the cats love visitors....  He wants to thank the ones below that came and visited in the last couple days.

Don't I have a big smile?  Snicker & Marian

Marian with her sponsor kitty Mack

Marian with a lap full

Liz, Lilly & Grandson

Larry with a mob and grandson

Larry being tagged team by Chester & Felix 

Ashley & Brian

Ashley & Brian just got married!  Congratulations!!!

Contests Galore

Hi,  Snicker here,   Did you know we are in a zillion contests??  I hear mom telling everyone to Vote Vote Vote.  Not sure what that means or what a contest is, but it sure seems important to her... so I hope you all will Vote Vote Vote :)

Here is the first one:

#1  Please Nominate us in all categories to win $10,000 here is the link:   http://petties.dogtime.com/login 

Our blog address is     http://blindcatrescue.blogspot.com/ 

This is a one entry per day PER Email address     So please Vote Every day :)

Contest 2 - Prize is $1,000   http://www.shelterchallenge.com/    (you do not have to be on Facebook) For you having problems voting in the Animal Rescue contest... we made a step by step instruction page... I am sorry they broke something that didn't need to be fixed.  This one is a daily vote     Here is the link for the instructions if you need it    http://blindcatrescue.com/vote.html

Contest 3 - (you must be on Facebook for this one) (Prize $2,000 merchandise)   https://www.facebook.com/DollarDays (Does NOT work on Safari browser, must use Chrome Or Firefox)

You will need to LIKE, then below their banner click FAVORITE CHARITY BUTTON, scroll to the bottom of the page to nominate button, click yes for the app, and then fill in the application (you can delete the app after you are done. Our contact info that they ask for is blind cat rescue blindkatrescue@aol.com     ONE vote per Facebook account.

Contest 4

Vote For Garfield,  Prize is $4500   One Vote Per day http://petfinderfunniestcats.previewdemo.com/Share.aspx?photo=5393&vote=1

Thank you for helping the cats!!

Snickers' exclusive interview with Mack

Hey everyone, Snicker here! I'm back and I'm going to do an interview with Mack!

He's the resident musician here at BCR and I wanted to get the inside scoop about his music, his love for Weruva Wet Cat Food, and find out how he likes living here at Blind Cat Rescue!

Snicker: Mack, it's nice to be able to sit down and have an interview with such a talented cat! Tell me, how long have you been singing?




Mack: Well Snick, I've been singing since I was just a wee little kitten. You see, life wasn't great to me as a kitten, so to make the best of my situation I would sing. Personally, I believe my singing is what saved me from my hard life on the streets.

Snicker: Oh really? How so?

Mack: Well, I believe that my singing attracted some kind people who found me. Without my singing, maybe they never would have found me.

Snicker: Is that how you ended up at BCR?

Mack: Kind of. The kind rescuers took me to the doctor. They did some tests and found out that I am FIV+. Normally, a death sentence for a cool cat like me.

Snicker: Oh No!!! What happened?

Mack: Well, they made an appointment to euthanize me. Thankfully, one of my rescuers had heard about this amazing place called Blind Cat Rescue and they took me in! They really are amazing people here at BCR!

Snicker: Well that's fantastic, but wait, you're not blind, are you?

Mack: No, I'm not blind, but that's one of the great things about this organization, Snicker, they also take in FIV+ and FELV+ cats.

Snicker: Wow! That's great! So, I've been hearing that you have a special love for something here at BCR?

Mack: Oh yes! I am in love with a new food that they've gotten in. It's made by Weruva. It's called Cats In The Kitchen! You can find them on our Amazon wishlist.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/14VUTQST8F5XH

I absolutely love that entire line. There are a ton of different flavors, so I don't get bored with the same thing all the time.

Snicker: Oh yes, I've had that! I love the Goldie Lox flavor! Ok, so two more questions. What is your favorite thing about BCR and what is your least favorite thing about BCR?

Mack: Well, I'd have to say my favorite thing about BCR is all the love and stability. I know everyone here loves me dearly, and I know that because of the great food, the belly rubs, and the great big comfy beds I get to sleep in.

My least favorite thing about BCR is Eight the cat. He's just rude and he doesn't smell right. I don't dislike the guy, we just aren't the best of friends. He lays on my bed sometimes and makes it smell. It's like too much cologne or something.

Snicker: Ha ha ha! Well, it sounds like you really love BCR! Okay Mack, I really appreciate you letting me pry into your amazing life! We have to wrap this interview up, any last words for our viewers and the great people who love your music?

Mack: I love you all! My music is for you! I hope you enjoy!

Written by Snicker
Edited by Jennifer

Box Opening 6/8/2013

Thank you so much for the gifts for the cats from our Amazon Wish list!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/14VUTQST8F5XH

Thank you Anna Maraccia for the pineapple beds from our Amazon Wish list!! 

The cats love them!!

The cats say  "what's in the box??"

Thank you Helen Conley,  Katherine Takach, Sandra Webb  for all the scratch and rest!!
These are the cats absolute favorite!!

Thank you Unnamed (amazon did not tell us who you are!!) for the Food, toys and litter!!
That was so very kind of you!!

Thank you unnamed (amazon did not tell us who you are!) for the balls!!
These are great because the cats can not put them under the fences :)

Thank you unnamed for the Freshstep!!  We go through
60 boxes a month so we are very grateful to you for the litter!!

We use the freshstep points to get tunnels for the cats! If you have points
that you don't use,  we would sure love them!!






Paul loves the tunnels!

The cats also say Thank you so much to unnamed for the foods & toys that you sent!!!
They had so much fun with your boxes!!

The cats have taken over!

Hi everyone! My name is Snicker

and I'm here to tell you that the cats at BCR and I, have now taken over control of the BCR blog and you'll be hearing a lot more of us! Momma said we can write about all sorts of things! We'll share with you the things we love. You can find them on our Amazon wishlist. http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/14VUTQST8F5XH

You can watch us everyday on Ustream http://www.ustream.tv/blindcatrescue at noon and 3 pm EST everyday. And Thursdays through Mondays at 10pm EST as well.

Eight will probably tell you what it's like to chase lizards and birds all day! I, for one, am very excited to hear about lizards! Once, he even told me about a giant bird with a cat toy that hangs off of his face! Boy oh boy, I sure would love to play with that bird!!

Oh and if you didn't already know... I'm blind! That's right, blind, but don't feel sorry for me. I am a very well adjusted cat. I really don't even know what it means to be blind! I feel like every other cat! I still chase bugs and climb up high, I love cat naps and belly rubs, and to top it all off, my momma loves me just the way I am! I sure am one lucky kitty.

I live at Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc. with 88 other kitties. My mom started this place so cats like me will have a furever home and always be loved and well taken care of.

Well everyone, it's about time for my cat nap, so make sure to keep an eye out for our next entry!

Written by Snicker the Cat. Edited by Jennifer.

Down at the Farm

If you watch us live on (Ustream)  you often will hear Jennifer & I mentioned the farm animals and our garden.  Today I thought I would take the camera with me and take pictures of all the animals and garden.

green beans,  hope Jennifer really likes eating beans

Peas, Peanuts, blue berries & winter squash just coming up

Cantelopes

My fruit trees,  banana, lemons, limes, oranges  1 year and 2 year

Our killer watermelon

Blueberry almost ready,  unless the birds get to it first

Pigs having breakfast

My neighbors cows and acre between them that I need to mow

Two of my mini donkeys,  no not pregnant, just fat and you can see how behind the mowing is in here

All 4 donkeys

Honey, the mini horse

A few of the guineas and another large area to be mowed

ET (Evil Turkey) and a couple of the chickens

Front yard standing near the house.  When you hear me say I have acres to mow,  this is a good part of it.

The chickens out by the front fence if you look hard

Building Two  (felv/fiv house)

Building one  (blind house)

Part of the horses pasture and more area for me to mow

Another angle of the horses house and pasture

The horses

Back of house 2  (one looks the same,  door are down some because of the rain yesterday)

Mimosa tree marking Gracies grave.  One of our first Blind Cats
http://blindcatrescue.com/Gracie.html

Huge butterfly bush marking our first Stevie's grave
http://blindcatrescue.com/Stevie.html

This was our original memorial garden...had lots of rose bushes planted but most of them down...
 Another area that needs to be mowed.

Looking down the driveway,  the hazard of ET and the chickens that drivers
have to watch out for.

Ricky cleaning up some old food that the cats wasted