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CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 14 Feb 23

Hard to believe The Dude has been a part of my family for nine years today. He was adopted in 2014. Was surprised to find him on what we call death row at the shelter. One of the last to be adopted are the black cats. When I saw...

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More Little Things To Share With You

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 16 Jan 23

My two cats keep me laughing. They are too funny. I am not sure who started this first. But I think it was the Dude. When he is sitting, he usually keeps his left front paw out in front of him. I have no idea why. But it seems...

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She Always Has The Upper Paw

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 1 Nov 22

Enjoyed being outside most all day today. Was in the screen room just now. Both cats were snoozing of course. I watched the Dude slowly walk over to where Brendel was sleeping. He thought he was being sneaky. He smelled around...

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The Dude Loves His New Bed

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 25 Oct 22

Brendel turned 12 this year. She has many beds throughout the house. And a heating pad she loves this time of the year especially. She does not like to be covered. On the other hand, the Dude prefers getting under a blanket to...

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Happy Birthday Brendel & Dude

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 30 Sep 22

Celebrating my cats, as I do every day. Today Brendel turns 13. Rescued her not long after losing Momma Kitty in 2011. We actually rescued each other. She has had, and still has a few health conditions that cannot be cured. But...

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The Dude Feels Better Today Thankfully

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 26 Sep 22

The Dude was not feeling good all weekend. Throwing up and, well, I will just say, numerous trips to the litter box. Was prepared to take him to the vet today. But he seems much better. He is eating and drinking. No throwing up...

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Have Been Chilling With The Dude

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 5 Jun 22

My black cat, the Dude is such a joy to have around. He is a very laid back cat. Along with Brendel, he reminds me how to stay chilled on many days. He was sleeping in the screen room earlier. I snapped his photo as he was...

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Finishing Up A Few Friday Projects

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 20 May 22

Another beautiful day to enjoy today. Brendel and the Dude has it figured out. I opened the doors earlier this morning. They took advantage of the sunshine. They are now in the screen room. Had to close the doors and turn the AC...

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The Life Of My Cats

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 19 Mar 22

Brendel and the Dude were enjoying the sunshine coming through the patio door a couple of days ago. Nice to see them laying side by side all stretched out. We are back to cooler weather and no sunshine this weekend. But the sun...

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All Enjoying The Sunshine Finally

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 2 Mar 22

A beautiful day here filled with sunshine. Laundry is almost done. Going for a walk then start on some yard work. The cats are also enjoying the sunshine in the screen room. Good to see them both out soaking up the rays. Looks...

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The Dude & Brendel Touching Heads

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 20 Nov 21

Lots of sunshine today. A little cool but a nice day. Laundry is almost done. Walked earlier and met a neighbor from New York. She was very nice. Also, had another smile in my mailbox today. You know who you are. And you made...

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Brendel Can Be Very Sneaky

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 14 Nov 21

When it starts to get cold, my two cats start snuggling on the sofa. Was trying to snap some cute photos of them cuddling together. Brendel was laying right beside the Dude. As I started snapping the camera, she slowly moved...

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Nap Time for The Dude

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 12 Nov 21

Brought more leaves into the screen room for the Dude to play with. Brendel could care less any more about the leaves. The Dude likes the crunching sound and takes a bite every now and then. I almost awaited too late to get...

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Happy Cats & Happy Lives

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 7 Nov 21

Another beautiful day here. Sunshine once again to enjoy. Coffee in the screen room earlier with a jacket. So refreshing. Now it is a little warmer and the cats are soaking up the sunshine. The Dude sleeps mostly on his back....

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They Are Cuddling Together

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 4 Nov 21

As the temperatures get colder, Brendel and the Dude enjoy cuddling. They are on the sofa in this photo. You can see the grey heating pad underneath them. I talked about this yesterday. The pad has an automatic shut-off feature....

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Brendel Bathing the Dude

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 21 Oct 21

Too funny. Yesterday I noticed Brendel and the Dude napping on the sofa. Later I saw Brendel bathing the Dude. And managed to get a short video. They can seem like best friends one minute, then chasing each other the...

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Coffee With The Dude

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 13 Oct 21

Another nice morning in the screen room. Coffee was enjoyed earlier. The cats joined me. The Dude on the table. And Brendel in one of her chairs behind me. Seems like a quiet day so far in the neighborhood. Got laundry done...

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Taking The Dude to the Vet Tomorrow

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 22 Jul 21

Made an appointment for the Dude to see the vet tomorrow. I don't want to embarrass him, so I won't go into too much detail. All I will say is I noticed something unusual in the litter box. It is time to take him regardless, it...

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Used the Shark Vacuum on the Dude

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 2 Jul 21

I have many vacuums. Different sizes for all sorts of spaces and floors. One that I use a lot is the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro Cordless handheld vacuum. I vacuum up small pieces of litter or cat hair here and there, in between...

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Chilling with the Dude in Screen Room

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 29 May 21

Nice weather today after the rain. Only in the 60s. Perfect. Was chilling with the Dude and Brendel earlier in the screen room. Brendel has found another bed now. The Dude posed for the camera as always. Laundry is almost done....

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