Rupurrt Ninja Kitty

22/07/2024

This happened last week. I’m still laughing about it.
The crate was assembled last Saturday. I noticed the bottom lock was broken but when you closed the handle, it was fine, it still securely latched the door.
Wednesday night, I close the bottom latch and Lily is watching me. Closely. I’m thinking I’m paranoid because why would a cat watch a door close?
I had my answer early Thursday morning.
I’m up way too early in the morning to have them comfortably situated before I leave for work
I’m in the bathroom brushing my teeth and Lily starts yelling for food. I’m thinking she sounds like she’s right under the sink! Kind of curious, I hurry up, get Rupurrt fed and go downstairs. I open the door, she comes walking out, tail straight in the air, having a conversation at hyper speed! She was so proud of herself!!
Of course I’m trying to figure out how she opened her crate and what she learned was if she pushed on that little hook, she could make the handle pop open! Yes, she was under the sink because she was on the freezer right under the bathroom sink 🤣🤣
So I’m up for the challenge and put a huge box of garbage bags in front of the door. I come home, open the door, here she is again!!
Now I’m gearing up for the final event. I put a 30 pound weight in front of the crate and so far so good.
I only want her crated at night because night 1 at home, it sounded like someone broke into the house since she climbed up a 3 tier shelving unit that’s about 7 feet high!!! She had so much fun!!
I think we’ve come to an agreement, but as cat mom, I fully know that can change anytime. 🤣🤣

22/07/2024

I’ve been trying to get a nice picture of Lily. She moves so fast, it’s impossible to get one of just her face.
This is the best I could get. She’s having a blast and has burned out the batteries in this toy twice in less than a month!!
Yes, there were pretty feathers.
Not anymore! 🤣

22/07/2024

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20/07/2024

I am going to tell you what has been happening behind the scenes.
It has been heart breaking and I’m coping not knowing for sure if things can be resolved but I’m doing everything in my power to fix the situation.
On that note, ANY snarky, critical comments will get you banned. You have zero idea of what I’ve been dealing with and I’m not going into all the details. I would hope you all know how much I love Rupurrt and Lily. I do everything for them and then some. For anyone to think less is pure wrong.
With that said:
On June 8th, I had the door open to the screen. It was a beautiful day and I had just made teriyaki chicken. Lily was playing in the kitchen in front of the sink. I heard something, didn’t see anything and thought it was the refrigerator. It’s 15+ years old and makes weird noises so I assumed it was that.
It was an orange feral tom that smelled the chicken. It was him growling into the house
I saw Rupurrt running into the kitchen on his hind legs, front legs spread wide and he slammed chest first into the screen. That’s when I saw the feral.
Lily freaked out (she only saw Rupurrt. Not the feral) and beat Rupurrt badly. She was screaming like a banshee as she was attacking him. He never once raised a paw and ran off to hide.
This happened numerous times over the next couple weeks. I was trying hard to keep them apart but they can both be sneaky. He was beat 4 times.
I kept trying to get help. I understood something bad was going on in her head. I couldn’t get people who should have helped me to understand except for the rescue that she came from.
I was told to reintroduce them slowly by a professional who didn’t understand what I was saying. I know that’s not going to work because Lily is terrified. She did not act out of rage. She acted out of fear. Pure, heart breaking, gut wrenching fear.
The only thing we can put together about her past is abuse and abandonment. These are 2 major factors leading us to believe she has PTSD. This is what I was trying to get people to understand, unsuccessfully. I have done hours of research and everything I’m reading confirms this because of what happens when she attacks. (One of the things I won’t discuss)
There were 2 events that had me bringing her back to the rescue. I honestly thought that would be the last time I would see her. I still cry thinking about that. They are amazing, working through everything with me. They have been 100% on board with me, helping me help Lily. I can never thank them enough.
Lily is home now, she and Rupurrt are separate.
I have found a behaviorist who will be helping me bring back Lily’s confidence and feeling secure so that she and Rupurrt can be reunited. It’s going to be a very long time until that happens. She is a very damaged little girl. The behaviorist confirmed things by telling me what she thought without me providing much info. We are on the same side for Lily. Someone believed me and listened. That is worth everything.
In the end, there is a possibility that they can not be reunited. At that time, I would have to return her. We’ve discussed that already and have discussed the type of situation she would need to be in. I’m praying it doesn’t come to that.
I love her much as I do Rupurrt. She’s incredibly smart, very playful and so very loving. I will not give up on her. I want the best for her and I’m doing everything I can to provide that.
I’m hoping you’re on board with me. I don’t mean to sound mean but very few people have any idea of what we’ve been through. Heartbreaking can’t even begin to touch what’s happened. The fact that they can’t even see each other is so sad.
She’s doing good in her area, has lots of toys and has escaped from her crate 2x. She watched me latch it and figured out how to unlatch it from inside. Her crate is in a huge room and it’s no big deal if she’s not crated, she can’t get out of the room. I only want her crated overnight because she climbs like Spider-Man. I’m fairly impressed.
Rupurrt is doing well. He’s not holding a grudge. He’s sad that he can’t play with her. I’m praying this works and they’ll be able to play again.
If you have any questions, I’ll be happy to answer what I can but I do not want any comments telling me I should have done this or that. You don’t know me. You don’t know how my heart is invested in their whole wellness. Mental and physical.
Lily WILL be getting the help she needs. I promise you I have done absolutely everything that can be done.
Please be here to cheer her on as we work through this 💜

29/06/2024

It’s been a long time and we’re still working on things here but I’m going to try and keep posting on their page for them 💜
It’s a chilly weekend here, no complaints after the humid, hot couple weeks we had!
Everyone is chilling out. Human and feline 🐈‍⬛🐈

16/06/2024

I want to wish this beautiful young lady a Happy 2nd Birthday!
She is such a light in our lives, she has the energy of a thousand suns and a personality to melt your heart 💜
Happy Birthday Lily Rose, we love you so much 💜💜

14/06/2024

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If you can, please buy one of these cool shirts or donate to the cause
We bought a shirt for momma (she doesn’t know!)
Thank you!

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Rocious~ Don't tell Momcat...
Link in comments.

10/06/2024

We need to step away from the page for awhile.
We had some pretty huge things happen this weekend and I need to keep my heart and concentration on my kitties.
We’re okay, I’m sorry it’s vague but know we’re not in any danger or harm
I apologize, we will be back once things get a bit better ❤️

08/06/2024

I don’t think you can get any more comfortable than this!
I even caught her in the start of a yawn!!
Happy weekend!!

05/06/2024

I vacuumed the house tonight. When I went into my bedroom, I honestly forgot that Lily uses my room as a toy box. There are toys under the bed, behind the door, under my desk and I’m positive other places I don’t know about!!
I accidentally vacuumed up one of her glitter balls. The look of pure horror on her face when it made that sucking sound as it disappeared is priceless 🤣🤣
I’ll get it back for her tomorrow. We have a central vac so it’s in the canister downstairs. She only has 25 more she can play with tonight 😂😂

05/06/2024

I want to take a minute to let you all know how much you mean to us. We notice when you’re not here and we feel your sorrows and celebrate your happiness with you.

We lost a friend yesterday. He was a very kind friend, a gentle soul. He loved his cats and loved seeing Rupurrt. I’m not sure he knew about Lily although I know he’d have loved her too.
I’m taking this a bit hard as it’s the first time a friend has passed, that I know of.
I hope his family sees this, Stephen Lesuer, you are going to be missed. You already are. Fly high, my friend, thank you for the smiles and the friendship ❤️🌹

27/05/2024

I’m not a fan of meta AI. I have to say it does come up with some things that just make me laugh. Probably more than I should.
Here’s what AI thinks about Rupurrt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

26/05/2024

Lily didn’t get hurt. She’s fine. Rupurrt used to do this a long time ago with the same results
After this video, she was aggravated and kept slapping at the turning blades. Until she was almost knocked off the refrigerator. Now she’s playing with cat toys 🤣

25/05/2024

I was getting nervous because Lily was laying against my side, claws in my leg when I took this.
I was right to be
10 seconds after I took this, she jumped up and landed on Rupurrt. I put my hand in between, now they’re about 3 feet apart.
It’s always something!!! 😂😂😂

24/05/2024

Come join us!! We’ll be at Princess Fuzzypants this weekend for the kitty races!! It’s so much fun and all of us kitties enjoy being cheered on!!

Good morning Pals! It is a beautiful summer day here. The birdies are singing, the chipmunks and squirrels are eating their peanuts in the tree and I am getting ready to morph over to Princess Fuzzypants to spend the weekend at the track.
Today's schedule is:
Morning: walk the track
Afternoon: lunch with BabyMango then bodywork sessions with Kitty A and Scott.
Late Afternoon: nip tea with Rupurrt Ninja Kitty and me.
Evening: Practice zoomie sessions on track.
See you all there!

18/05/2024

Epic fail!!
I see Rupurrt’s tail and paws but he’s convinced he’s invisible! 😂
Kitty A this is how Rupurrt hides 😂😂

16/05/2024

This has been my last 3 days.
I’ve been home sick and these two are taking such good care of me.
I came home very early today, fell asleep on the couch and woke up to two velvety black paws in my face, Rupurrt was sleeping on me and Lily was curled up behind my knees.
Right now she’s making biscuits on me and purring her heart out 💜
They are the best nurses ever!!

15/05/2024

There are 2 auctions going on right now to help pets. Please check them out. I guarantee you’ll find something you’ll want!
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These are both wonderful auctions that do so much good 💜💜

09/05/2024

This girl must think she’s beneficiary to life insurance money that I don’t have! 😂
I was below her, in front of the counter and she sent a box of cereal crashing down right in front of me!! It was thankfully not open yet
That’s how I found out she was up there!!! 😂😂

09/05/2024

I just found the ball!!!
I’ve been hearing something so I went into the living room to see what the dragging sound was.
Rupurrt & Lily are staring at the couch.
I’m thinking great, now what?
I pulled it out and the ball was there!
It was not there earlier so it must have woke up and wiggled its way under the couch.
If it’s anything else, I do not want to know 😂

08/05/2024

You know how strange things happen here? This one is totally unexplainable!
I bought them this really cool ball that charges with a usb. It rolls on its own and had really cool flashy lights. It was a hit with both of them!
Rupurrt was on his hind legs chasing it. Lily watched for a little bit before she joined in. Best $9 I’ve spent yet!! I bought pink because it’s Rupurrt’s favorite color and I thought it would stand out against the hardwood floors. It did so it couldn’t be lost. At least, I thought so…
Tonight I had some paperwork to do. I turned on the ball, let it wiggle its way around the living room with them in hot pursuit. I’ll get my paperwork done without them all over it! Great idea!
I heard the ball banging around, became so involved in my paperwork that I wasn’t listening anymore.
The ball is missing now. It did not come down the hallway, they’d have made sure I knew but it is nowhere in the kitchen or living room (last place I saw it) nobody has been in or out, I locked the doors myself. This ball decided to take an adventure. There is very little on the floor and I would certainly see the lights. Nothing.
I thought maybe, just maybe, it rolled down the stairs in through the cat door and is in their mess of toys. I’ve been down there twice and no ball!
Once it’s found, if it’s found, it’ll be no big deal to recharge it but for the life of me, I can’t imagine where it is!! This is a small house so there really isn’t anywhere it could logically disappear to but it has to be somewhere
I guess I’m buying them another one! 😂😂

05/05/2024

My company this morning. It’s going to be a very peaceful day and we hope yours is too 💜

29/04/2024

We have 2 hummingbirds right now. Both male, the one in the picture is the adult and there’s an adorable juvenile
Lily and I were looking out the window, the adult flew up, took a drink then the young one flew to the window to look at her!! She was so confused!! She’s not understanding how a bird flies in place
She’s still in the window watching and I’m sure they’re happy knowing she can’t get to them
Let the fun begin!

28/04/2024

The hummingbirds have made it back!!!!
Momma set up the feeders last week as some people in town had a few return. Today she cleaned & refilled ours and one showed up! She was so excited she could only say “hummingbird”!!
She was talking to The Sable Sisters about them last week. They had quite a few they posted pictures of. You should see them!!
She bought a new feeder as our first one is more than 20 years old and just can’t be fixed anymore. As the hummingbird was checking out the feeder, Amazon showed up with the new one. She made more nectar, waiting for it to cool down and they’ll still have 4 feeders
I wonder what Lily will think??
This is exciting!

27/04/2024

I knew this day was coming but didn’t expect it so fast.
While dad was outside doing yard work, I fed Lily and Rupurrt their dry food for the night.
Dad comes in, they start begging like they haven’t eaten in a hundred years. I should have said something but didn’t think to. They got a 2nd supper. I can’t believe they did this!
I’ve been played..again! 😂😂😂

23/04/2024

I don’t know what these two are doing during the day but I had an alert from the camera. I looked at it (I was still home!) only to see Lily gently trying to take my debit card!!!
What on earth does she think she’s going to do with that??!!

21/04/2024

This is my new friend, My Bad Cat Nephi
We have a lot in common and he’s just starting out on Facebook!!
Stop by to visit and tell him I sent you 💜

This is about me and my brother Trumpy. Mom will occasionally post pics for fun

14/04/2024

Lily Rose has discovered the beloved box!
We set it up for her with a blanket and it’s now her get away. This box isn’t going anywhere!!
I love seeing her discover new things!
Thanks chewy!!