Super Bowl: Cat-astrophic Or Purr-fect? Felines Weigh In!

Thanks, Roy... if one adoption comes about, I feel I've succeeded even if my work is not fully done.

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 that's a bummer, Ed. I can't tell you how much pleasure my cats have brought to my life since I was just 5 years old. BTW, I'm also allergic to bad clients.

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty LOL, Jeff... Super Bowl food is not exactly the best for cats (or dogs).

Michael Jacobs LOL, Michael! Your comment had me laughing from the start! And yes, I believe there's usually a puppy bowl on Super Bowl Sunday.

Joan Cox what! You have a media room? So fancy! I just sit on my bed and watch. :)

Nina Hollander, Broker downstairs I have a huge room with surround sound, and a wet bar.   I bought a 70" TV, and that is where I watch games and sometimes movies.

Joan Cox I didn't know there was such a thing as a 70 inch TV. Will need to check it out next time I'm in Denver.

Nina Hollander, Broker they have much larger ones available now.   Over 120", can't even imagine.   I could probably put an 85" down there and still wouldn't look too big.   

Joan Cox even when I go to movies, I have to sit pretty far back because my eyes have a hard time with the large screen and the light from it. I have to think when you get into those giant screens you really need a big room to sit far enough away.

Dorie Dillard Austin TX hi Dorie... I love that video. It never gets old.

George Souto hi George, you are more right than you might realize.

Kathy Streib hi Kathy... I'm sure by now you've figured out that I'm always looking for an excuse to highlight pet adoption. Did you watch the video? I laugh every time I do.

Lew Corcoran hi Lew... I'm always looking for an excuse to push for adoption of shelter dogs and cats.

Anna "Banana" Kruchten hi Anna... that is not a new video... but it's hysterical and I laugh my you know what off each time a watch! Have fun at your party!

John Henry, Florida Architect oh gosh, John... you are just too funny! I had no idea I was on the AR hit parade! Shelter pet adoption is one of my pet causes (no pun intended). So I always look for an excuse to tie in an event like Super Bowl or a holiday with a call to action for adoption.

John Henry, Florida Architect I am so with you, John. I hardly knew what Taylor Swift looked like until she hooked up with Kelce. Of course, I am early baby boomer born in the 1940's... so I'm of the Elvis, Beatles, and Stones generation! PS I have no idea about the fashionista player. The last one I remember is Joe Namath. (Now I've really aged myself!)

Dr. Paula McDonald thank you, Paula... that was the entire idea to push the cat adoption cause.

John Juarez good morning, John... I do like football, but this video totally cracks me up because there's so much truth in it.

Hi again Nina Hollander, Broker 

   More stories about our cats, and advice for those who adopt cats:

   All of the cats in our household came from the animal shelter, or they were "dumpster cats", or they came from my veterinarian ("Mr. Griffin, we have two orphaned cats, they are brothers, they need a good home, Dr. Hale thought you might want to take them in").  

      My cats are all indoor/outdoor.  I want them to live a cat's life, not be declawed or cooped up inside the house.  Yes, there is a risk of a dog attack, or they could get hit by a car (never happened), but I would rather they live free.

     The cats' diet was half dry food, half wet food, and lots of water. 

    They only went to the vet when they were sick or had a fever.  Based upon the advice of my father's cousin, a veterinarian, who believed that the first rabies shot was good enough for life, our cats  never got any vaccines or rabies shots after their initial "kitten" vaccinations (exception, we had to board a couple of the cats when we took a long out of state trip, the boarding place required current rabies tags, those cats took the extra shots).

       My longest-lived cats were Aunt Marge, she lived to the age of 21, Bonus Boy was age 20, Mr. Henry Pearson was age 18 at his passing, and the Happy Cat was 16 years old.

      All of those orphans/strays/homeless cats showed their appreciation with much love, and of course the occasional gift of a dead mouse, dead snake, or dead bird!

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate hi Fred... my cats were generally shelter cats, as well... unless I was gifted a cat. Mine however, were all indoor cats... couldn't really make them indoor/outdoor cats in NY City and Paris! But none of them ever complained. They had a very good indoors life. As for vaccinations, once I adopt a cat here, it's registered by the vet and I have to account for annual vaccinations with the county. 

Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate good morning, Fred... I love reading the history of the cats in your family. I also have a long history with long-lived cats in my life. Each and every one was special in his or her own way.

Patricia Feager good morning, Patricia... I actually do enjoy a good football game. From what I saw yesterday, they panned over to Taylor Swift just once.

Aura Alex good morning, Aura... thank you for my first laugh out loud moment today with that terrific comment!

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho hi Mark... no matter how often I've seen this video it continues to make me laugh.

Jeff Dowler, CRS good morning, Jeff... I suspect that Fiona is purr-fectly content with your company any day of the year! :)

Marte Cliff that's an old video from Ralston Purina... but always good for a giggle.