Cat baths and contest

First of all, I want to tell you about a wonderful contest hosted by Amanda Atkins. She is the daughter of Donna Atkins who had a great contest of her wonderful folk art prints and I won! I will show you the pictures as soon as I decide how to frame them and some are going to be gifted, but you can visit her site and see all the wonderful art she has and epatterns if you like to paint your own.

Amanda has her own style, but is a very gifted artist herself. I love her fun and unique style. She is giving one lucky winner, a painting of the winner. I would love to have one done in character style, what a neat prize.

Now onto Dora. Dora has two modes, non stop action or out like a light. She spends her waking hours patrolling the house looking for trouble and always checking to see if I am watching. I assume she does it just to annoy me and then I get that big grin of hers. Taking a bath is no different. The minute she hears the water running, she is there to help. Making sure the bubbles are just right.



And making sure the water temperature is not too hot or cold. I keep waiting for the day when she jumps in with me;)

Dora wants you to help!

Dora is my newest Kitty. She fills my life with laughter and love. I adopted her from our local pound when she was seven months old. She was scrawny and scrappy and didn't seem to interested in being taken, but something about her made me want to take her home. Well, it didn't take long for her to fit right in, she loved having a home and loves the freedom of playing without having to worry about outdoor predators.

Dora does not seem to understand water in a bowl, they only way she drinks is from a faucet. I was finally able to get a shot of her strange habit. Today we played with the infrared light on the wall. Izzy, my son's cat was jumping up a few feet to get it, but of course Dora has to show her skills and flew over Izzy in an attempt to grab the light. If only I could take a photo while playing with them, they are too funny for words.

Today Dora is asking you to help others who have pets. Amanda Atkins, daugher of Donna Atkin, a wonderful folk artist is auctioning off a beautiful print on ebay. The proceeds will go to "The Bunky Walton Fund". The fund is set up to help pet owners with the expenses of veterinarian care. In this economy, so many pet owners cannot afford to take their pets to the vet and a lot have had to give them up to shelters, so I think it is a great cause. If you love folk art, Amanda's print is a great way to get a beautiful piece of art and help a great cause.

You can see Amanda's auction here: Amanda Atkins Auction
It would also make a great present for an animal lover. I just wish I could have bid higher myself.