Pepper Cats

naps

2009-06-27T11:06:00.000-07:00

Don't bother us. We are napping.

Prancer's Garden

2009-04-15T14:23:00.000-07:00

Prancer is showing off his cherry tree... see how many flowers it has this year?

Yes. I do think I am important.

Right Ma?

Daphne is a HE!

2009-02-23T16:54:00.001-08:00

Ok, so I brought "Daphne" into the vet, three weeks ago. The tech looked her over, wormed her, gave her shots and procalimed she was healthy. I jabbered on and on how great that Daphne was a girl, cause now I have two boys and two girls. Never said a thing about her sex. I bring her in for her Spay today. Dr. Heidi calls me laughing, telling me that I brought in a neutered male! Ugh. So now Daphne is "Plato". Poor thing. He must be having an identy crisis! Ted said not to worry because she hit the cat lottery now he lives with us. Dahlia is pleased that she is still the only spoiled princess in the house.

That's entertainment!

2009-02-20T08:58:00.000-08:00

A tiskit, A taskit, a kitty in a basket.

Do I Look like a Diva?

I LOVE Peter! He makes me smile!

Introducing: Daphne!!!

2009-02-02T20:48:00.000-08:00

Focus on my cuteness and not the dirty door mat!

Awe, how could anyone resist me?

This kitty showed up on our back doorstep about a week ago. Hair matted, extremely thin and needy. She has been sleeping in my art studio while I tried to find her owners by posting in the lost pet section and on Craigs list. Today we went to the vet and made sure she was healthy... and now that she has a clean bill of health the next step is to introduce her to the rest of the pepper cats.

Rabbit Theory

2009-01-15T08:45:00.000-08:00

For Xmas this year, all the kitties we knew were given a dead rabbit filled with catnip. This is about 1/2 the amount that I made.

Before all of them could be given away, one of them has been discovered by a Pepper Cat!!!
Dahlia!

No she insists she didn't inhale!

Still not inhaling

Rubbing is ok, isn't it?

What about licking?

Snnniffffffff

Super Prancer!!!

2008-09-12T19:13:00.000-07:00

Prancer is looking out for Danger!

Hello Super Cat! How is your crime fighting going?

You look annoyed.

Dahlia's new toy

2008-09-10T15:52:00.000-07:00

I made Dahlia a new Catnip toy.

Cat Naps

2008-08-28T18:08:00.000-07:00

No it is not Fat Camp, it is Cat Camp. Peter is enjoying his foam lined box.

Prancer staking out his tent.

Dahlia pretending she is sleeping in the tree tops of Cat Camp.

Who is at the door?

2008-08-22T10:52:00.001-07:00

I mean. Who is ON the door?

(psst answer: Dahlia)

Electronics make good beds

2008-08-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

Dahlia loves to keep Mom company while she works on the computer.

Peter Piggy Pictures

2008-07-15T16:39:00.001-07:00

No! No! Peeedo! That is NOT your food bowl!

Godzilla vs. Dahlia (MeowRa)

2008-06-27T14:39:00.001-07:00

I am totally winning the contest. I am way cuter.

I really wish this guy would stop growling, it's getting hard to relax around here.

Yeah. I could sing to a chicken too, I choose not to.

Midnight Cats

2008-06-24T18:20:00.001-07:00

Poor Peter, looking longingly outside at his Mommy and Daddy.

oh and Prancer!

Don't be fooled, his body hides his leash.

Good boy Prancer.

What have the kids been up to lately?

2008-05-19T15:38:00.000-07:00

Peter is saying hi to Bobo... Meoaw!

Dahlia is still obsessed with the clean laundry!

Peter had his Dad trained well!

Peter... Frog or Harbor Seal?

2008-03-31T19:08:00.001-07:00

Why do our towels have cat hair on them?

2008-02-27T13:58:00.000-08:00

The answer is...

Dahlia.

Sepia Dahlia and Peter

2008-02-04T17:57:00.000-08:00

Goat Cats

2008-01-26T19:07:00.000-08:00

Who knew Peter and Dahlia would love wheat grass so much!!

Prancer, My love!

2008-01-18T18:22:00.000-08:00

You're such a hansome and sweet cat, now wipe those paws!

Dahlia and her feather toy

2008-01-16T15:10:00.000-08:00

We are not training her for real bird hunting, she will have to suffice with pink feathers and chattering at the window. The birds are safe from our cats.

Nap Time?

2008-01-05T13:21:00.000-08:00

Nap time quickly evolves into playtime.

We're ready for our closeups!

2008-01-04T18:45:00.000-08:00

Dahlia and Peter were extremely patient with their glamour shots.

Tagged

2008-01-03T15:40:00.000-08:00

I have been tagged by Princess Tomato (See side-bar for link ;) to answer the questions below....

1. Voted most likely to:
Wear my hair in pigtails well into my 80's.

2. Regrets:
Not finishing college right out of highschool, however now that I am back in school full time, I think I appreciate and enjoy it more.

3. It is Monday, you are tired and don't feel like working, so you:
Drink some water, workout, take my vitamins then a cold shower and suck it up... um yeah, really, call in sick.

4. You prefer to have dinner with:
Locally grown food and cutlery

5. If you were going bald you would:
Wear a hot pink pigtailed wig

6. You lay awake at night pondering:
You are kidding right? I sleep like a log.

7. If you were forced to share a cubicle the most important thing you look for is:
A Blind-deaf-Mute and an exit.

8. What is most likely to be found in the trunk of your car?
Extra baseball cap and rubberbands

9. Favorite Spinal-Tap moment:
You know the one when the one guy says to the other guy that thing he says, you know when they are doing that thing.

10. Based on your work history the job you should have is:
A Cubicle Lifeguard

11. Imaginary band name is:
Sounds Only a Mother Could Love

Happy 2008!

2008-01-01T17:08:00.001-08:00

Peter's new napping spot.

Prancer is looking alert for the New Year.

Dahlia's sleeping IT off, whatever IT is.

The Gingerbread bandit

2007-11-28T07:44:00.001-08:00

My Anty Rita gave this to me. I am the gingerbread bandit and I am ready to chow-down.

Sweet Babies

2007-11-05T12:25:00.000-08:00

Kitten Dump (just pictures)

2007-10-03T19:45:00.000-07:00

Being a Kitten is hard work for Peter.

Relaxin' with Dad

I love my feather (well what's left of it after Peter ate the feathers) Rmeouw.. lets play!

Peter, don't even think about chewin' my feather toy!

Whatcha looking at Willis?

Cats on the Stairs- BEWARE

2007-09-18T17:05:00.001-07:00

Don't you love my new look? Bow-tie courtesy of my cousin Alberta.

Dad, I need wadie (water from the sink)... Pleaaaze? Purrrr

Waiting for the attack! Patience.

Oregon Peppurr Kittens

2007-09-11T12:08:00.000-07:00

It took some time, but the kids are starting to feel comfortable in their new home.

Pastel Portrait of Prancer

2007-08-12T18:00:00.000-07:00

My friend and very talented artist Jane Alcorn just finished this beautiful pastel of Prancer. She is so amazing and somehow captures the essence of the animals she paints. Please check out her website to see more of her amazing work! http://www.absolutearts.com/portfolios/j/jalcorn/

Summer Peppurrs

2007-07-26T13:38:00.000-07:00

Life is rich when cats are involved! The top pic is Prancer and his new buddy "Bill". I don't really know his name, we think he is a neighbor's cat from the street behind us. We called him Bell before we quickly relized she was a he. So Bill and Prancer hang out in the yard.. but not too close! The middle and bottom picture is Meowlia (Dahlia), she is still really little but very agile. Her new favorite thing is to climb the top of the weight equipment and relax.

Dahlia the Little Drummer Kitten

2007-05-12T06:54:00.001-07:00

Happy Birthday Pepper Cats!

2007-05-01T12:21:00.000-07:00

Peter & Dahlia are 1 year old today and Prancer is 6 years old today. Happy Birthday Kids!

Homework Cats

2007-03-31T07:07:00.000-07:00

This is me (not pictured) trying to do my poetry homework. These are my helpful cats. See how helpful they are? They also help me fix breakfast, lunch and dinner - they always have such wonderful advice. When I am painting they will often help with my brush strokes by hitting the end of my brush. I love their contribution of fine pieces of hair in my ceramic work, I always tell them that it looks great now, too bad it will burn off in the kiln. The biggest help is when I go to the bathroom! They all rush in the door and mill around until I am done. Thanks for your help kids!

Peter and the Chick'n Dance

2007-03-22T12:14:00.000-07:00

This thing really drives Peter crazy!

Peter Fetch

2007-03-04T19:19:00.001-08:00

Good job Peter!

Recent Pepurr Cat Photos

2007-02-13T18:13:00.000-08:00

Prancer (Big Cat) is ready to go for a ride... he was hangin' out in the garage with the adults. I wonder what the kids are up to... Ahh yes, Kitten death grip challenge!

Why are the magnets always on the floor?

2007-01-07T20:01:00.000-08:00

Oh.

Thank You Shadow!

2007-01-03T19:16:00.000-08:00

We love our new cube!
Dahlia sleeping, Prancer Leaping and Peter Teething.

Peter Kisses

2006-12-20T18:55:00.000-08:00

Pink Dahlia

2006-12-12T19:48:00.000-08:00

Ahhhhh sigh, it was so nice to come home tonight and just paint a painting. I have been itchin' to use pink and Dahlia was a perfect subject. Some of Dahlia's brown hair has a pink hue to it. Ted said that if she really had a bird and a mouse and a salamander on her back she would probably eat them. I don't know, she doesn't even eat "trout & sauce" with Prancer and Peter. She is still thrilled by "water food". Anyway, I am quite pleased with this painting. Purrrrr.

Kitten's first Xmas

2006-12-10T09:00:00.000-08:00

Ted and I decided that having a christmas tree this year would be a BIG mistake. The kittens seem to approve of their first christmas tree. Made with drafting blot paper and construction paper ornaments.

Kitten Wars

2006-12-01T19:10:00.000-08:00

If you love kittens, you should check out http://kittenwar.com/

If you see Peter or Dahlia, give 'em your vote!

Meow meow meow meow meow!

Bernard (the Squirrel) and Prancer

2006-11-23T13:43:00.000-08:00

Bernard is Prancer's least favorite person (squirrel). Bernard loves to do his little dance inches away from Prancer. He stands up on his hind legs and sways his entire body side to side, and wiggles his tail while chirping. He knows how far Prancer can go on his leash. I'll bet Prancer would love to eat this Turkey for his thanksgiving. I always wondered why they don't make squirrel or mouse flavored cat food.

Attack that bad towel!

2006-11-21T12:52:00.000-08:00

Autumn Pepper Cats

2006-11-19T15:30:00.000-08:00

Prancer, Peter and Dahlia enjoying the mild November weather and playing in the leaves. The birds were in full action singing their little hearts out today. Peter was a little goat outside today, I am not sure if we will need to have the lawn mowed this week.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the Pepper Cats!

Spinster

2006-11-16T16:52:00.000-08:00

Night Cats

2006-11-11T14:40:00.000-08:00

Night Babies Dahlia and Prancer outside on their harnesses...
Dahlia lasts about 5 minutes before she changes from a night baby to a tit baby and has to come back inside.

Happy Halloween!

2006-10-26T13:03:00.000-07:00

Prancer picks out his pumpkin

Rub my Belly!

2006-10-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

Not surprising, Peter was everybody's favorite at the vet last week. Both the kittens went in for their "alterations" and are recovering just fine. All of the vet techs came out to say how much they love Peter. I think they must have been rubbing his belly alot, now he wants his belly rubbed all of the time. Peter is a very friendly cat, Dahlia is a lot more cautious of people. Isn't Peter a cutie?

Baby Kittens

2006-10-22T11:58:00.000-07:00

When Peter and Dahlia were about 5 weeks old we tried to get them used to their harnesses, so they could enjoy the outside once in awhile. They were so cute in their little ferret harnesses. We couldn't keep them in them very long because they would fall over and become quiet and limp, just like when the mommy cat picks them up by the scruff of the neck. They were so little, now at 6 months Peter is 8lbs. 12oz and Dahlia is 5lbs 15oz. Yes, Peter is a giant and Dahlia is a runt.

Nothing is cuter than..

2006-10-05T13:09:00.000-07:00

kittens. Nothing. Purrrrrrrr!!!!!

See what a Spinach ban will do?

2006-09-28T17:10:00.000-07:00

This is what I came home to today at lunch.
How cute.

Tail Catcher

2006-09-11T14:14:00.000-07:00

Dahlia vs. Dahlia

2006-09-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

Your kidding me right? You named me after these?

Peter and Dahlia stop to smell the Dahlias.

Dahlia vs. the Dahlias

Dahlia the Climber

2006-08-29T13:13:00.000-07:00

CLINK.
CLINK.
What is that noise?
Oh My!

Get down!!!!

Wieghts are for humans, not kittens!

Scared Peter!!!!

2006-08-23T18:22:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of the hand of the Prince of Pepper Cloud courtesy of Peter Pepper Cat. Peter wasn't mad when he did this, something startled him... bad. Poor Prince of Pepper Cloud. Maybe if we clap really hard he will feel better. Well, he can't clap for himself now, can he?

It's easy to be fooled by this picture taken 30 minutes after the incident. Peter Pepper looks very relaxed and content. We are very glad that he recovered quickly from what ever made him such a scaredy cat.

This is an artist's rendition of the look on scaredy Peter's face at the moment of attack. Where is the camera when you need it?

Sunday Morning Pepper Cats

2006-08-20T16:34:00.000-07:00

Sunday is supposed to be the sleeping in day, but of course I was up at 6 am. I got out of bed so I wouldn't wake Mr. PPC and puttered around the house for an hour then went to the spare bedroom for a early morning nap. As I was trying to sleep the baby kittens thought it was great fun to run under the covers and pounce on each other, and to make sure I was aware of all of their baby kitten cuteness they would sit right under my chin AND on my face and PURRRRRR very very LOUDLY. I eventually closed them on the outside of the room. Finally when I was really up for the new day, I made some "real" coffee, not my normal decaf. I was sitting on the couch with Mr. PPC watching Power Block on the Speed channel when Peter jumped to sit in my lap and jumped right into my coffee with his back leg. Coffee went everywhere, on our couch, all over me, and all over the cat. I sat stunned! That's me with one eye open enjoying my coffee and Peter on his way to disaster. Here's to a quiet Sunday Morning! Hooray!

Sleepy Cats

2006-08-17T18:38:00.000-07:00

Tonight's Pictures of sleepy kittens, Dahlia, Prancer and Prancer and Peter. The kittens love Prancer more than he loves them, but he loves them. Prancer in the new kitten tent, boy that's a big mouse!

The other night Peter jumped up on me (he's the small grey one) and his little paws were all wet. Then I noticed that he had gooey litter all in his back paw pads. I thought, yuck, did he pee on himself? When I went to wash him I saw all of the water splashed all around the toilet. He has been facinated with the toilet and water in general lately. I forgot to close the lid. So he must have slipped into the toilet then ran to his litter box. It was quite a mess, but he was a good kitten and took his bath with dignity. He really liked being dried off.

Pepper Cats

2006-08-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

Pepper cats are the cats that are a part of Princess Pepper Cloud and Mr. PPC's life. This blog was created to document the frisky lives of these precious beasts. Both Mr and Mrs PPC feel so lucky that we have these wonderful animals in our lives. They keep us smiling and happy even on the worst of days.
Introducting: Prancer (Big Cat), Peter (Piggy Peter Purple Paws) and Dahlia.

Prancer has been in our lives for 4 years now, we estimate him to be 5 years old. He was dumped at my mother-in-laws house (Vlad Beverly). Mr. PPC and I went up for a visit and I immediately fell in love with him. The thing is we didn't take him home that weekend. The whole next week, I couldn't get that cat out of my mind. I felt like we belonged together. Mr. PPC and I went back up the next weekend to collect him, in the process trading my bird "Hank" for Prancer. I never had a cat before only dogs because my Dad and Brother were both allergic to cats. We had dogs, so naturally I tried to play ball with Prancer and immediately put him on a harness and leash. Luckily this cat is my Cat-Soul-Mate and understood my intentions. The pictures below are Prancer playing ball and on his leash outside.

I think my neighbors think I am the weird cat lady, because Prancer does like to take his walks up and down the block. He is not allowed to wander alone, so he gets walked on the leash. Well, they should appreciate the fact that my cats don't poop in their vegetable garden. Most of my neighbors think Prancer if very well behaved and hansome, even the vet says he is buffed.

Peter and Dahlia are the most recent additions to our family expanding us from a very controlled 3 to 5. These two were found in the bushes by the gardeners at my work. My boss and I have for the last three years been catching/fixing/releasing the feral cats in the field next to my work. We take turns on the weekends to make sure they all have food and water and we even have a small igloo doghouse for shelter when it rains. We have been able to keep the colony down to about 7 cats at a time, which goes up and down because we suspect people dump them in the field. Well, the two babies were from one of the ferals we were not able to fix, they barely had their eyes open when the gardeners found them, so we immediately went to the pet store and purchsed kitten-milk and bottles and began to bottle feed them. Furry Friends a local volenteer rescue group was very helpful at giving excellent instruction on how to keep the two alive.