Purrs 4 Peace Week 35: Thank You

This week I am very pleased to highlight an extremely handsome red tabby cat who has been a zealous supporter of the Purrs 4 Peace project: Chabichou Malabar du Roupillon who contributes harmonious purrs each week from his home in France. Chabichou has so many cute photos on Facebook it was difficult to choose just one that was my favorite. The one above illustrates his adorable tongue.

Chab’s interesting name (pronounced “shabeshoo”) comes from a combination of a tasty cheese (Chabichou du Poitou) a bubble gum brand whose spokesperson is a musclebound superhero type (Malabar) and the activity all kitty’s love i.e., napping (Roupillon).

Chab adopted his human at a shelter. He says she came intending to find a grey tabby kitten, but the shelter had no babies and introduced her to the adult cats. Chab, about one year old at that time, started to talk to her right away. He walked towards her and gave her a cuddle. That night, she couldn’t sleep for thinking about Chab. She came back the next day and now he and his human are living happily together. He loves to help his human with the gardening and enjoys also spending time outside on the roof, in the trees and with his best friend O’Malley, the neighbors’ cat who is also a red tabby. Apparently, Chab is quite demanding, calling for his human if she spends too much time talking with the neighbors, but he so cute I doubt she minds. It sounds like Chab is very talkative. He reports he and his human have “big conversations. Chab is a bilingual cat, posting on Facebook in both French and English...good thing too because although I love to read and hear someone speaking French, my own command of that language is very limited.

My deepest appreciation to Chabichou and his human for their loving and considerate friendship and for their support of the Purrs 4 Peace project. Without such gracious and kind participants this project would be nothing. Merci beaucoup. Vous êtes les amis merveilleux.

Thank you to every purrticipant. It has been impossible to keep track of everyone purrticipating from week to week. Therefore, I am including all those who have assisted with this project and will add newcomers from week to week. Thank you and BRAVO one and all!

Mwasa Mimine (France); Heather Doherty and Hazel (Mass, U.S.); Anton Hoppins; Hobbles Gonzalez; Tippi Rathke; Mocha Chip Carey; Ciarán Moylan (New Zealand); Snidely Watson; Gato Fierro Gonzalez (Chile); Michelle Webster and Puffin Webster (Australia); Polly Elgato; Bob TheTomato (South Carolina, U.S.); Sam Cat Furrycoat (London, U.K.); Evelyne Jeanette Chezum (California, U.S.); Branston Cat; Ashlee Lee (Ontario, Canada); @Mariodacat (Wisconsin, U.S.); Kat Bengalcatdomination; Chi Chi Wonder Cat (Australia); Scooby Doo Kennedy; Sheri Kline (Colorado, U.S.): Emacs Gee (Utah, U.S.); Elsie Fallualah Graves (Virginia, U.S.); Oscar Catto (Bristol, U.K.); Pantaloons La Poodle; Smudgie Hb Matthews (Leeds, U.K.); Buu Vaughn (Kentucky, U.S.); Patricia Melton (Texas, U.S.); Riško Zipser (Slovakia); Milaine Pisani (Malta); Isabelle Freitas; Lisa Butler; Cathy Green (London); Angelina Leung with Rusty, Rudy, Max & Misty (Hong Kong); Bas Tet Sab; Nipper Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Xana Herrera Garcia; Mira Mahadewi; Angel Hope Eddlemon (Georgia, U.S.); Molly W. Read; Maria Anna; Bibi Maček; Cohen Cat (Australia); Shari Lucyk (Ontario, Canada);Judy Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Tina Dubberke (Iowa, U.S); Oliver Stewart (Alberta, Canada); Helen Melon Redsaw; Tiggy Adams; Pilchard Piecrust (Newcastle, U.K.); Leah Slwinski (Swansea, U.K.); Arya Yumuk Baki; Tippy Kat; Renee McMullen; Tracy Paul; Koghi Kroket (France); Tiny Maumau; Tiger Similikitty Cat (Indonesia); Vladana Acimovic (Serbia); Bigpuss Crow (Heaven); Waffle Morton-Simpson; Aladdin Boo Turek; Moo Taylor; Lucy Pye (Alberta, Canada); Spike Wells; Lisa Kessler; Chubs Oaks (North Carolina, U.S.); Thistle ‘Tabs’cat Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Perris Andrews, Shadow & Slinky; Jasmine ‘Jazzy’ Johnson (West Midlands U.K.); Tiger Inboots; Shenaenae Reilly (Oregon, U.S.); Montana Brown);Tepú Camacho Rodriguez; Kitty Token; Debbie Tudor-Davies (Manchester, U.K.); Dominique Mulkeirins (France); Michelle Knight; Mel Sanso and her cats (Georgia, U.S.); Atkinson Bubby Rose (Alberta, Canada);Jennifer Fisher (NY, U.S.); Amanda Konzelman (Ontario,Canada); Paula Blindee (Quebec, Canada); Poppy N Wiskey; Jinx Lazorek; Blk Cat (Bristol, U.K.); Thomas Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Smokes Squeezyt Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Brittany Bazemore;Caroline Rosebery; Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Eric Robertson; Cathy Troy Bailey, Blaze, Solo and Itty Bitty Kitty; Bill Koukmenides (Australia); Sparky Earnest MacDonald (South Africa) Diana Edens (Texas, U.S.); Silja Larsen; Sparky Cat (Kentucky, U.S.); Emma-Charlie Cat (London, U.K.); Fiona Lickorish (U.K.); Skye Winkless (Leicester, U.K.);Poppy Cat; Buzz Edens; Jo Macro (London, U.K.) Gui Nness; Galushka Rediviva (Spain); Debbie ‘Lawton’ Mildenstein (Newcastle, U.K.); Woody Edens; Alicia Lestat; Caroline Ashall; Lenore Elena Sabal (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Colin Redmond (Ireland); Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Patrizia Anzani (Italy); Charles Chunks Mather (Weymouth, U.K.); Pinky, Ash & Boo (U.S.); Basil Anthony Blencowe (West Midlands, U.K.); BootBlack WhiskerPants; @Pasta_the_cat; Brody Cat (California, U.S.); Dominik Tanguay (Montreal, Canada); Janet Carleton and Mozartdane (Ohio, U.S); Keiko and Luna T Katt (Connecticut, U.S.); @CheshireK; @orangecatblues; Karyn and the 24 cats and 40 kittens of animeals; The Sanjee and the hotties @Hotmbc; @BrucetheCat; The Cyclone Cats; DazeyJesseConner Cloud and their family; KC; Anne-Sophie Lesgourgues (France).@JoannaV40; @Aclockworktoad; @smudgebestcat; @norwoodsworld; Feria Chan in Hong Kong with her eleven cats (China); Topaz and her mummy @grrlysquirrel; @Hannibalcat; @BettinaWagner and Derrik the Dachshund (Germany) @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; The Island Cats (Michigan, U.S.); Christine Harris (Manchester, U.K.);Lopy; Micco Huginn; Kritter Kommunity; Skizzetto Felis (Italy); @Kitty_rescue; @prmros (Fiji); Lao Tzu, Confucious, Professor, Mencius and Felix @KittyBoutique; @Kat5rescue; @victortabbycat (Wisconsin, U.S.); @RRcatty (Oklahoma, U.S.); Agnes Straysalot; Marie Cat-Harbec; Bobbi Mccluney; Our family Cat-a-blog kitties; Kit Oakes (Averett); Heidi Poels (Belgium); Terri Craig (Toronto, Canada); Mandy Lekitkat Ristow (South Africa); Natalie von Loenfeldt (U.S.); Gato El Gris Zoff; Willow Fisher (London, U.K.); @Cathykeisha; Chiara Mandel (Germany); Baron Von Cat; Cricket Salviati (San Diego, CA); Dust Cassavetes; Luke Screenwalker (Cedar Rapids, IA); Neko Blue Russian (Venezuela); Britt Johnson and her 10 cats (West Midlands, U.K.); Arsène Le Pépère (France); @JinJinDoggy; @Javatyger; Kippy Johnson; Mara Beštija and her family (Serbia); Carlzy Hutchings (London, U.K.); Willi Mccluney; Al Ryan (Wales, U.K.); Christin Harris (Manchester, U.K.); Roo Pringle (London, U.K.); Biddie Cat Salsberg (Washington, D.C.); Milla DeMillis (Italy); Maureen Birch (Pennsylvania, U.S.); La Canela (Santiago, Chile); Sasha Koen (Serbia); Barbara Feline; Bonnie Vasseur (Santa Cruz, CA); Mog Likorish (U.K.); Sooty Surtees; Elvis Fleksnes (Norway); Birger von Cat; Pookey Lou (Edmonton, Canada); Muffin Bergeron (Montreal, Canada); Toy Poppy ‘n’ Finn; Merlin Cat (Sheffield, U.K.); Socks Hercules Overend Tunnicliffe (Sheffield, U.K.); Herbie Cat (Maryland, U.S.); Ercole Gatto; Fifi Prettypaws; Cats Blackie (California, U.S.); George Crow (London, U.K.); Chabichou Libis (France); Emily Cat;@MedusaJ (U.K.); Anna Vella; @ChatteMuse (heaven); @JessieBrewer & Ophelia; Melaine Pisani; Gary Simpson; @Tweetiepie54; @Quark2; @theSpatzCat; Roo Cat Reeves; @omystarsanbones; @cokiethecat; @MizzBassie; Stacey Jade Hardstaff; Harry McCatley; Velvet Dragon; Minuit Et Lumiere; @CJdoggirl; Shania Loney; Ruby Tinker Jones; @catbirddog; @CelestiaKat; Jennifer Johnson; Little Bear, Xena & Pandora; Avril Shalen; @Iammitchthecat; dimaggio Macaroni; Melisa Mjaus; Imajackrussell; Suzy Platt; Jane Bolash gump; SeathreepeeO (Maidenhead, U.K.); Gottmos Kattsson; @meghanlamb; @Dewey_Cat; @danapixie; Arja Miettinene; @PixelDoggy; @BuzzLucas; @Maurice_the_cat; Oscar Le Roux Fou; Toby, Poppy n Finn and Sonny Kirk (U.K.); Minnie Minx; Shelda Dudley. TibblesCatt; Ciribi Bel (Italy); Romeo Gatti (Italy); Beans Meowly (Cape Cod, MA); Pepsithecat Sexton (Ireland); Jacqueline Mason, Agatha and Pieface; Cats meow; Birgir von Cat; Lisa Monzon; Jean Griffin; Mousie Kietteh (New Zealand); Hollie Blanchard; Puma il Siberiano; Tiddles Coveney (Liverpool, U.K.); Lola Duquesene; Corky Alexander Tybalt; Djimi Buttafuko; Jo Macro; Awahoo Kitty; Zoe Lindquist (B.C. Canada); Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Kitty Orville (Australia); Lilli Karla Larsen; Beth Hellings (Philadelphia, U.S.); Linda Slyns (Australia); Reese; Wes; Loki the Cat; @Zaziart; @PepiSmartDog; @mrsfishstick (5 kitties); Brian Frum; TamTam johansen-Antonsen & family including hens, pigs and dogs (Italy); @Smudgebestcat; @Cat_Lovers; @3fatcats; Purdy Buster Garner; Joan Dakis Mierzwa (Georgia, U.S.); Randee Luria Rosenzweig (New York, U.S.); Mary La Ferlita and her cats Orsetta and Linda (Italy); Laura Mcmillan (BC, Canada); Allumette De Paris (Antarctica); Pascale Tendre Billie (France); Bigglesworth Henderson; Wilbur Wilson (Oregon, U.S.); Jet Cat (West Midlands, U.K.); Fufi Cricchi (Italy) Pénélope Raphanel-Redon; Lucius Stocker (Virginia, U.S.); Mew McKay (Ontario, Canada); Judith Scarycat (Georgia, U.S.); @ElyssaD; George Mulkeirins (France); David Cook; Vikki Parsons (Tennesee, U.S.); Kimbo Slice (Ohio, U.S.); Ingrid Beaudelblinken; William Wallace Wally; Mandy Walker; Lb Meowie (Ohio, U.S.): @smokey8; @Lexingtonthepup; @Bibi_Cat; Gray Graystone; Linda Polo-Moore Jan’s Funny Farm (GA, U.S.); @almeyda64; Sweet Praline (S.C., U.S.); Rusty (Michigan, U.S.); Grreta (U.S.); Beau, Beau and Angie; Wildcatwoodscat (U.S.); @CheshireK; @Pandafur; @Katnagel; @saylormcgivney; @Kuronekotango; @Quark2; @ladybonessa; @ragabashgirl; @Milolabradoodle; @macandfuzcat; @henryandfriends; @bubumeow; @sidthecatahoula; @grrlysquirrel; @dahliapkitten @medusaJ; @Jessiebrewer; @Manxington; Misty Manu; Mia Amber (Australia); Buzz & Baxter Lucas (California, U.S.); Pughy (U.K.); Cheysuli and Gemini; Andrea Hall (Northern Ireland); Molly Read (Australia);@yibberj2; @facesnfortunes; Evelyn Murphy (Texas, U.S.); @deepbluesealove; @felineunit; @funnyfarmgranny; @iamzorro; Chloe Woey Kissy Munchkin (Wisconsin, U.S.); Lady Tiddles (U.K.); Chloe Cumming; @mariapee; @EllenZucker; @Carto; Bim Sulokuono; Barbara Black; Kerry Jean Woodham (Manchester, U.K.); Joyce IcyCat; Nancy Aquakitty Diaz (N.Y., U.S.); Natalie La Favor; Angel Dearing; Smilla Jakobs; Frank Lampcat; TurtlesTunnicliffe; Alasandra, Socks, Scylla, Charybdis & Fenris (Mississippi, U.S.) Kareltje and Anya (Netherlands); Christing and Faz the cat (U.K.); Adoual Wahlu (France); Sam and Andy (Texas, U.S.); Lenny Peludus Leon Jolie (Lota, Chile); @Spencer_Socks (Ireland); Boris Kitty (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Emma Faunch (London, U.K.); Merline Felinus (California, U.S.); Tibbles Catt; Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Jude Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Trillo Gatto; Sandra Jackson Alawine; Lorraine Ann Gill; Jesus Cat; Claire Baker (Manchester, U.K.); Bj Holland; Lorraine Porter (London, U.K.); @jazzydacat (London, U.K.); @deel34 (Mass, U.S.); @Joeyhollywood; @rantingteacher (London, U.K.); Khyra (PA, U.S.); @K0sher (U.S.); @Persiancatali; @linda_pettalez; @buzzlucas; @swtgeorgiabrwn; @cleopatrasaash; @lavalamplv; @pkthecat; @jennyrosepetal; Zippy, Sadie and Speedy (Wisconsin, U.S.); Eric and Flynn (Plymouth, U.K.); Sylvia Kubilus-Elam (Arizona, U.S.); Cathy Keisha; @Spikethekitten; Tyson Lockyer (Fairfield, U.K.); Baguera Haskoucet; Curly Cat (Calif, U.S.); Choneko Taka-Makiye (Washington, U.S.); @. er_Tyker; @Gabby_da_Tabby; Abednego Herr (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Freya Freyacat (Bristol, U.K); Cris Marr Carey (CT, U.S.); Spice Carey; Kathy Corrigan; Sandy, Aimee, Buffy, Xander, Santiago and Jeremy (dangerkitty) (Calif, U.S.); Liz Toms (Michigan, U.S.); David Greagg; Charlie Cat; Vera Dalla Costa (Italy) @isagold (Australia), @bettyblu (Australia)& @wallasEkatt (Australia); Pilar Rodriguez Sanchez (Costa Rica); @Damigatas (Brazil); Barfi Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Chiffon Mi (France); Melody Wallace (Ohio, U.S.); Jeff Cat; Jack Amoe Shoestrings (Maine, U.S.); Renoir Fausti Vallerignani (Italy); Felix Mace; Talley Martin; Shirley Sladovnik (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Rebbie Simba Milligan (Michigan, U.S.); Joey Fritsch (Minnesota; U.S.); Cyndy Mccluney (Ontario, Canada); Eleanor Vaughn; Leigh Raglan (Illinois, U.S.); wormbottom ‘oG’ Cat; Luna Roberts; Frankie Bulgaria; Sumer Simmons Vellinga (Wash D.C., U.S.); Vanessa Rosales (Costa Rica); Monty Iswhack Kota (Brighton and Hove, U.K.); Alga Prawn; Tula; @Tipy_DeVil; @ShawneeShep @smokeythepoodle; @Loupeb; @Askfisher (Florida, U.S.); Giantspeckledcihuahua; Robyn Harton and George the Duck; Shanaenae Reilly; Fidel Castré (Montreal, Canada); Mimine Morissette (Quebec, Canada); Vesna Vucic Jolic; @Morriscat (Scotland); @RascalBCool; @ForeverGinger; @ZeZoecat; Judy Meakin (Manchester, U.K.); Dc Kitteh; The 6 of Noir in Texas; @KaiserSoeze; Ludo van Doggy (U.K.); Scott Hagan aka @scottydsntkno (New Jersey, U.S.); Karen Waldron-Curtis (Maine, U.S.); @goldensamantha; @lexiloudog; @lastchancemi; @Paceset9999; @Mulder_Cat; @MaxthequiltCat; @mam1cutie; @glam_poodle; @SirFudgeesq; @Buttons_kitty; @spike_cat; @condocats; Sharon Keenan Speigelhalter, Sniffle (Florida, U.S.); @themooshies (Virginia, U.S.);@BigFatLuckyCat; @Southbaygirl Velcro & Kodack (S. Calif, U.S.); Cheshire Kitten (Texas, U.S.); Marie-Cat Harbec; @CheeeWOWa; @theartofkaren; @frugaldougal; @LittleDunkin; @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; Lopy; Patsy Ng; Sonny Kirk; Vicki Stringellow Coo, BunnyJean Cook ,KC (Pa, U.S.);@Scully_Cat; @MuffinandBean; @SidtheCatahoula; @ThePresbyCat; @Brutusthedane; @Lilitree, Smokey and Aurora; @nibblesandbits @mehtoole; @Marleterrier; Roméo Méo; Markus Heinonen (Sweden); @wilsonbear; @NewportVet; @Tabootalulahbel; @LadyCruella; @Jackson_bear; @MrElvisCat; @iamzorro; @purplebear; @sweetgeorgiabrown; @frutz27 and Bomme; @elviraafterall; @chrisgroove1; @thebullmonty; @spoiledminpin @Catnamedsammy; Pat Melton (Texas, U.S); Marcella Principato; @AllysonfajaradA; @winecountrydog; @CeliaLindstroA; JeanetteStjohA; @mrbasilcat; @Jennamatlock;RosettagroveA; @Clecienne;@maxicat6; @Jassiekitty @nonolo_honu; Louis Cat; @Occupant37160; China Angel Thompson; Minni-Moke Walker; Felini Mcbiten-O’fightin”; Skye Border Collie; Clare Mather (Bristol, U.K.); Suzy Green, Saffy & Lexie; Alfonsina Codastorta (Italy); Slix Ilsley; Mojito Corgan; Oslo Cat; @RosinaWilson; Aina Antonsen, Bastian & Pia; @perrythebirman; @EllaBellaKitty; @flicka47; @Petiethecat; @Marderchen; @Annabanana74; Ivan and Boo (California, U.S.); Heinrich Boobonivich and Freddy (Missouri, U.S.); Kruse Kats, Maggie, Rudy and Buster; Schadenfreude Feline; Victoria Simeone; Katie Moehrbach Eddlemon;Jamaliyah Ambia; Miagolina Rossi (Italy) Diony Cook; Bully McCat (Israel);John Franke (New York, U.S.); Cinder Nelson; Clem Kadiddlehopper (Missouri, U.S.); Fluffy Stanely (London, U.S.); Sphynx Cat Boo; Trevor Cat; Dale Francis; Cookie Cat; Pat Miller (North Carolina, U.S.); Kitty ACat; Skinny ACat; Sam Cat (Leeds, U.K.); Gypsycat Miaow (London, U.K.); Katie Starr (New York , U.S.); @bruddr; Buddy Cat; Kj Taube; @Lisbethwest; @MaddyBasset; Sarah Adams; @Pawsville; @Featherears; @Redravine; @mouseholecat; @Spacat; @mattiedog; @FriendsfurEver; @GatoTheo; @BusterConCat; @Omystarsanbones; @inquarters14; @thebruvs; @TooncesCat; @Studio_gal; @tweetypie54; @cv6majdisaster; @cocomeezer; @Puzthecat; @Emmythecat; Spud Jackson; Spicer Bicer; Meow Meow Cat; @LizzyNY; Diamond Cat; Katrina Sestakova (Connecticut, U.S.); Katie Michelle Potter; Cara OHare (Ireland); Jennifer Bolgar (London, U.K.); Alessandra Greco; Christelle Hoffstetter; @sarahmorrigan@buddybentley; @sugarsweetpoms; @ptreire (Portugal); @DannyMacRant; @ads56nyc; @jitzmak; Ville Murphy; @sweetbaboo1979; William Davis Burke; Leslie Ann Ellis ( NJ, U.S.); Wayne Sichensky; Jitka Vavreckova; Brownie Ronron (France); Willikins Cat (Australia); @no_crybaby_dogs; Meg Molloy; @drinkmoxie; @femmekatz; @CobwebDukes; @theotigsy; @swagattt; @musicincider; Bianca Caviglioli; @lilPecan; @CalyBeast; @mollsterandme; @Lilishkacat; @Babypatches; @Zepher4; @ImagineMDD; @JimmyTerrorist; Boo Meow (London, U.K.); @Peggyfrezon; Jenny Threet and Hissy Fit Jones; Rumpy D. Threet; Canelle Chopin; @PricklPinibble; Chako Aspergren; @mifathai; temmekatz (Kansas, U.S.); @duckdaotsu; @Roxy_SF; @BlueFlameDesign; @Norma09; bobtheastorian; @Chezluna; @Spookypuss; @dogdoorout; Sheila Odom; Athenswoman (Ohio, U.S.); Luluandlucky Cat; Jennifer Poole (Calgary, Canada); Mali Lee; Ollie Tosca ; Muhammad Ali Britton; Laura Lee (California, U.S.); Jeri Bretthorst (Missouri, U.S.); Kate Viscardi (U.K.); Harry Littlewood-Potter; Cáitlín Ó Ruadhán (Ireland); Smokie Wallis; Jäger Weimaraner; Sid O’Keefe; Julie Stephens; Jennifer Allen; Wendy Morland; @mizcleo; @konahead; @tipperthebear; @TikiTallullah; @hollieferguson; @pimpthecat; @DaneRay; @nycatsitter; Duchesse de la Litière; @Vally_Cat; Sandi McBride, Queen, Batgirl, Pyewackit, Hound, Sunny and Cher, Lillibet; @Coreyparrot; @Petgalaxy; @Petgiftshop;@ParisBuff; ASRanimals; @tinypearlcat; @queenrosy; @thetomtomcat; Sam Iam; @twocatstoofunny; @Quadpaw; @MisterScrubby; @BrewskieButt; @CosmoHavanese; @Abbydatabby; @AllModConz; Dooby Monty; Spot Knowles; Kathy Lovescats; Henry Thomas Stockman; @GeorgetheFIVCat; @Sparklecat; @Ryker_Tyker: Gracie (Indiana, U.S.); Artù La Pantera (Italy): Chloe Ann (Virginia, U.S.); Lotus Elise Millchristas; Crapoille Le-Chat (France); Daniele Moore (Texas, U.S.); Claire D’Oliveira; Nada Aboraya (West Virginia, U.S.); Tori Coble Warden (Ohio, U.S.); Peggy Johnson; @wetnoses:@Parrisreddog; @weaselwhisperer; @ronronovisky; @MxBellaNSabra; Izzy Dawitch; Ganesh Ganesa; Bailey McHat; @Snowywestie; Charlie Lyons (Leeds, U.K.); Jayne Jones; Pa Hulja; Sasha Bonasin; Sara McGowan; Barak Bo; Charlton Cat; Stew Granquist; Kia Thompson (Nottingham, U.K.); Vito Felis Catus (Alaska, U.S.); Rob Jenkins (Australia); Kevin Dean; Elena Black; Mulled Cider Multipass (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Ruby Jones; Tammy Morris (Australia); Gimpch Ilsley; Mel Lozano; Anders Erichsen (Norway); Annika Malino (Finland); Loewie Munchalot; Melissa Anne Pemberton Carter (Australia); Cheetah Puk; Max Buckle (London, U.K.); Hagrid Peguiron; Debbie Koons (Pennsylavania, U.S.); Angela Bosch; @missbreezysbox; Shmit Lindley; Marina Farrand (MA, U.S.); Tyson O Mallie (Wales, U.K.); Rosie Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Heather Thomas (Rhode Island, U.S.); Don Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Merry Erlich O’Connor; Nancy Block; Kitty Potito Mumi; Claire Wadham (London, U.K.); J J Krieger Jones (Alabama, U.S.); Kristi Carlson (Minnesota, U.S.); Lucy Cabrera (Florida, U.S.); Nanci Roden; Angie Knight; Truis-Terje Torgersen; Jennifer DeBellis Gebar; Alix Melsness (BC, Canada); Penelope Shaw Ashenhurst; Ellen E Parker (Colorado, U.S.); Tracy Horenbein (Florida, U.S.); Helen Kiernan; Spo Duke (North Carolina, U.S.); Coco Cola; Maria Ware Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Penny Patterson Ramirez; Mindi Aronson (Florida, U.S.); Stephanie Liszewski Henderson; Sheila Cave; Cathie Melling; Glenn Davis; @pantherqueen; @BrewsPosse; @Thepixelmoon; @Dogstoyesvsky; @jedbramwell; @Chainfree; @yoda_the_dog; @CathyGoodwin: @sweetsmokey; @KippyCatDayz; @piddleandpurr; @tuffycat; Juan Koolkat; @snowwhitecat; @Aylalab; @thekittenfriend; @Kealoha_Kitty; Melanie Neer; Birman Bond; Robin Harton and @Georgetheduck; Ella-Nutella Zuckerberg; Jackie Soper Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Sasha Britton; Poe Wheeler; Janis Freeman Fontana (CT, U.S.); PuffyCat Catski; Heidi Burkard; Jen Hoy (Australia); Georgia Flacatlady (Florida, U.S.); Marianne Szlyk (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Hunter Kittiemus (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Meeze Cat; Susan Price-James (North Carolina, U.S.); @Illini_honeybee; Boo-Bah’s Little Sunshines, Ruby and Pearlene (U.S.); @Colarausch; @realkingbo; @JudyGreeno: @Pontorson (Liverpool, U.K.); @Skippety; Jeremy Hoyden; Maike Liekweg Johnson (Minnesota, U.S.); Guti Ali: Delis Jimenez; Ella N Leo Cats; Abby Moon; Cath Julius (France); Oatie Slavin; Hilary Sontag; Angel Moon; Susie Korosi; Topsy N. Abby; Melody Woodall-Smith (Belgium); Petal Rose; Phillis Ayers; Jonesy Brown; Carey Stronach (Virginia, U.S.); Jak-Jinglebells Joyce; @FlickieandSammy; @mygreencat; @dogthunder; @Whskr; Polly Petronella; @TinyLucyLocket(Warwickshire, England); @Rathbonerescue; Catherine and Banjo (Canada);@Poppy_dog; @danepoes; @Santakatz; Stephanie Jampole; Pippin Lechien; Rudy Kissmus Hess; Anne Carty; Ginamarie Colorio Felker; Ani MalSoldier; Fiona Grace Scott; Kairen Brooke-Anderson; Elizabeth McMahon; Susan Holmes; Nathalie Girardin; Jeannette Boye Loos; Bistra Staykova; Carolyn Bailey; Patrizia Heck; Ann Marie Cawley; Anne-Marie Monarovic; Toni Davis; Barak Bo; Jo Ann Massey Miller; Susan Beringer Beattie; Mjean Mccullough; Heather Justus Pritchard; Neko Chu; Pissu II Bello; Ollie Stanley; Marian Hogan; Jasper Oliver; Sirikit la Guapa; Megan O’Brien; Anna Richardson; Renae Hicks Downey; Su and Keith Bigland; Patric Juillet; Rita Lenaers; Bz Tat; Eeyoraus Earthmuffin; Virginia Drake; Nan Gardner; Edward Fitzgerald; Pat Powers; Lesley Checkland-Orr; Mandy Kokani; Taru Nousianinen; Jj Kat; Howard Curtis; Pam Swan; Lisa McMahon; Susan Wakefield; Teresa Ravita; Pam Edge Davis; Mary Uhlik; Carol Cobble; @TheRealkingBo; Kathlene O’Brien; Tricia Wyse; Jennifer Miller Smith; @ownedbyacat; @avatheweirdo; @ChloeToby @laddiethemutt @Chewka_xoxo @3fatcats; Georgie Laidler (Melbourne, Australia); Faythe Roberson Goldsmith; Wilson Micio; One-Eye Hynes; Patsy Ringo Brown; Wilfred Boy-Blue; Seamus OWebster (U.K.); Oggy Run; Suzette Platt; Bertha Catherine Chan; Karen Barnett Stanley; Omen Luthu; Wolfgang William; Jennifer Green; Theresa Hynes; Wilf Fred; Paulina Lundqvist; Ann-Karin Vinje; Erika Fleet; Marina Trofin; Boysen Hedges; @SeattleP; @LeCocqArts;@Wookie_the_Dog; @ MizCocoKat; @dreamwithfaith; @Junni_Vet; @LeCocqArts; @lorenzagarza; @BaronVonOdem; @Junni_Vet; @marie410; @pasikas @KatieHil; @rentedmule; @tuttiftuiti_cat; RettetKaninchen; Kiya Swan; Candis Garringer; Boobithy Lawyerguy Boobonivich; Anita Robinson; Jean Gizzi Griffin; Sandrine Novel Catin Gehin; Margaret Greenwood; Cinnamon Riley; Angel Kitty Loney; Amanda Moon Mann; Sean Duff; Natalya Delahay; Phyllis Kutch Ayers; Mandy May McEntyre; Stella Lynn: Julie Morgan; Mohamed Shaibaan; Tania Lewis; Teenz-poppet Sweetcheeks Whittaker; Becky Cornforth; Amanda Kerrison; Snowy Machud; Adele Hunt-Concon; Sherrie Johnson; Monty Antlers Kotka; Deborah (U.S.); Marjorie Dawson; Catherine E. Bill along with Mowgli, Mr. Toes, Bert, Morrigan, Minerva, Rhia, Anthony, Bob, Athena, Cattus, Jessie, Chip, Mau, Iris, Ranger, Jake, Sandy, Midnight@suzy2anyone; @mizbuncatbird; @martisunshine; George Laidler and Spunky; Marie Cooper (UEA); Helen Felon Redshaw; Casey Horan; Staci Severance; Pepper Koller; Fran Salem Jakes; Jeddygirl Korosi; Nancy Vitali Nelson; Lucy OneEyed Cat; Randi Golub; Jimmy Jet Golub (Oregon, U.S.); Kristopher Hurst; Su Bigland; Gantok Meghalaya; Donna Phillips; Ted Brydges; @ShivaandJaya; Marika Leonardi; Gracie Stanley; Susie Rose; Pinky Nuckles; Elaine Banno Horonick; @Purrfik; Ruger Magillicutty; Leo Catnip Sutherland; Anthony Poodums Leo Naftaniel; Catherine (Saskatchewan, Canada); @Tototweets; Evil Elmo; Michelle Loves Ontreehill; Beaver Cat Ochoa; Puffin Webster; Virginia Ingles; Judy Chang; Maisie Moo; @Paris Chien; Foggy Cato; Ann Wettstein; Marcelle Brown; Batu Kahn; @DBJdottir; @Mrkiplingwoof; @PrincessmollyBG; @GiniDiane; @JulesBeaujolais; Whitnal Imbert; Polly Fur Ball; Teggie Woodfinden; Precious Kitty Rogers; Hayley Petra Walke; Humphrey Mjaus; Laetizia -Venezia Tarnowska; Collette Tully; Harry Marushack; Kat MsExtreme: Briar Ishooman; Tamar Arslanian; @Pasikas; Katixha Kat, Monty, Homer and Spike (U.K.); @spike_says; @velvet9980; @spottyx; @DZYmsLizzy; @AgentShadow; @Justine_Hughes; @dramaqueen0910

Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Fred* Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 35: Who are the Soulless? Seals or Humans

From beasts we scorn as soulless,
In forest, field and den,
The cry goes up to witness
The soullessness of men.
~M. Frida Hartley

How can they do it? How can these hunters club, skin, kill these sweet little baby seals while their mothers look on, helpless and crying. Images of the mothers licking their dying skinned pups are heartbreaking to me. I weep for them. Why aren’t the hunters moved by the sights, sounds, smell of this slaughter. Why aren’t the officials in the Canadian government weeping for what they condone? I do not understand how humans can be so soulless and cruel.

I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it. ~Abraham Lincoln

I hope these hunters do not call themselves Christians because if they do they dishonor Christ with their claims. If there is karma or “reaping what you sow”, these humans will surely suffer an awful fate for what they do. I do not believe there is any religion which would look with favor on this truly heartless, soulless and greedy enterprise.

2:59 p.m. Get ready to Purrrrrrrr to save the seals from slaughter.

SET.

3:00 P.M.

Confucius Cat say: GO!

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr,. Purrrrr,purrrrrr.....

Purrrrrrrrrrr, purrrrrrrrrrrr, purrrrrr Imagine respect for ALL life growing in every heart.

See sympathy, empathy and compassion grow in the hearts and minds of the Canadian Prime Minister and his governments officials for the seals.

Purrrr.....See a bubble of protection, safety and love around the Harp and other seals keeping them safe from all harm.

Purrr. See all pain soothed, fears eased, distress comforted...baby seals and mothers united together in happy harmony.

Purrrrrr....See safety triumph over pain. See love triumph over greed. See life triumph over death. See PEACE prevail.

Purrrrr........Imagine the headline: Canadian Government reverses course. Seal Hunting Banned.

Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 35 Announcement: Baby Seals Clubbing is not Sporting

May all that have life be delivered from suffering.
-- Buddha

The Winter Olympics is set to begin in Vancouver, Canada on February 12th. But the image I have of Canada this year won’t be of smiling olympians, snow covered mountain peaks, and athletic glory. In my minds eye I am seeing the slaughter of hundreds of thousands of seals in a hunt sponsored and sanctioned by the Canadian government. Indeed, Canadian government (Dept of Fisheries and Oceans) has made a decision to allow commercial slaughter of 2220 baby seals on Hay Island around February 8th. What a way to welcome the world to your country....with blood and pain.

And a larger hunt is expected to begin in March after the Olympics end.... a massacre expected to exceed 200,000. Gentle baby seals are shot or clubbed. Many are bludgeoned before they have had their first solid meal or learned to swim. Sealers are known to hook the seals, in the eye, cheek or mouth to avoid damaging the pelts. And if anyone thinks that these animals are not sentient and cannot feel pain they should see video of the mothers, forced to watch just a few feet away as they cry out when their pup is killed.

This....the largest slaughter of marine animals in the world...has to be stopped!

What can we do?

* A number of organizations have information as to supporting a ban on their sites including:

PETA http://www.peta.org/feat-canadaSealHunt.asp

The Humane Society of the United States http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/seal_hunt/

• Boycott Canadian products and don’t spend your tourist dollars in Canada. ***I have tons of Canadian friends and it pains me to recommend this.
• Write/e-mail NBC who is broadcasting the Olympics. If they believe they might lose viewership of this event, it is possible some pressure may be exerted.
• Do not buy any product with fur or even questionable faux fur.
• Write the Canadian Prime Minister.

Snail mail address: The Right Honourable Stephen Harper
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa, ON
Canada K1A 0A2

Email address: pm@pm.gc.ca

****A recent poll indicated over 70% of Canadians oppose the seal hunt. It is apparently only politicians and special interest business that support it.

Last...but not least....we purrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Week 35 of Purrs 4 Peace details are as follows:

• Week thirty-five’s appointed time is Sunday, February 7, 2010.
• Participants should purr for three minutes commencing at 3 p.m. EST (U.S.) which is 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs.) BST in the U.K.
• The cat’s human staff should assist their cats with the project by stroking and nuzzling the cat at the appointed time.
• Please post your cat name and the country you purr in at www.confuciuscat.blogspot.com as a COMMENT if you are participating in this historic project. (posting a link to your own website-if you have one-is encouraged.) Or let me know by message on twitter or facebook.
• Posting purrs on facebook ( Acolytes of Confucius Cat or as friend to Alley Mason) and twitter (@ConfuciusCat) is encouraged, since it inspires purring in others, but not required. On twitter please use #purrs4peace in your tweets.

Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 34: Thank You

This week my special thanks go to a “cool dude”, Chunks Mather, who has been a consistent participant in this project. Chunks regularly sends his caring purrs from his home in a seaside town on the south coast of the U.K. This gorgeously handsome cat (pictured above) is 15 years old. His many lady friends call him cute, adorable, handsome, gorgeous. He says they make him blush with their compliments. (What a cutie he is!)

Chunks reports that he loves all food but his favorite is fish. He feels very lucky when his U.S. friends send him Partymix parcels.

His facebook page reports that he is actively engaged in important activities: “sleeping, purring, meowing, scratching, licking, sleeping, eating, sleeping, poohing, sleeping...." As to that sleeping, Chunks apparently likes to sleep on his mummy’s head every night. (The better to keep her head warm I’m sure!)

However despite his busy schedule, somehow Chunks finds time to be a good and valued friend to everyone he meets on Facebook. Today there were more than 40 comments to a post, most emphasizing Chunk's cheerfulness, kindness and caring. Chunks, while humbly acknowledging his friends comments, is quick to admit that he has been “known to be a bit naughty sometimes.” (Well, one has to be a bit naughty to be interesting....Am I right?)

As to his friends, Chunks says “I think I have the best friends in the world, we support each other always. My friends are my family.” Chunks clearly illustrates that those who are the best friends attract the best friends. I am so deeply appreciative of the fun and loving friendship Chunks has shown me and the Purrs4Peace project. Thank you my dear friend. Continue being your handsome, cheerful, caring, naughty self!

Thank you to every purrticipant. It has been impossible to keep track of everyone purrticipating from week to week. Therefore, I am including all those who have assisted with this project and will add newcomers from week to week. Thank you and BRAVO one and all!

Mwasa Mimine (France); Heather Doherty and Hazel (Mass, U.S.); Anton Hoppins; Hobbles Gonzalez; Tippi Rathke; Mocha Chip Carey; Ciarán Moylan (New Zealand); Snidely Watson; Gato Fierro Gonzalez (Chile); Michelle Webster and Puffin Webster (Australia); Polly Elgato; Bob TheTomato (South Carolina, U.S.); Sam Cat Furrycoat (London, U.K.); Evelyne Jeanette Chezum (California, U.S.); Branston Cat; Ashlee Lee (Ontario, Canada); @Mariodacat (Wisconsin, U.S.); Kat Bengalcatdomination; Chi Chi Wonder Cat (Australia); Scooby Doo Kennedy; Sheri Kline (Colorado, U.S.): Emacs Gee (Utah, U.S.); Elsie Fallualah Graves (Virginia, U.S.); Oscar Catto (Bristol, U.K.); Pantaloons La Poodle; Smudgie Hb Matthews (Leeds, U.K.); Buu Vaughn (Kentucky, U.S.); Patricia Melton (Texas, U.S.); Riško Zipser (Slovakia); Milaine Pisani (Malta); Isabelle Freitas; Lisa Butler; Cathy Green (London); Angelina Leung with Rusty, Rudy, Max & Misty (Hong Kong); Bas Tet Sab; Nipper Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Xana Herrera Garcia; Mira Mahadewi; Angel Hope Eddlemon (Georgia, U.S.); Molly W. Read; Maria Anna; Bibi Maček; Cohen Cat (Australia); Shari Lucyk (Ontario, Canada);Judy Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Tina Dubberke (Iowa, U.S); Oliver Stewart (Alberta, Canada); Helen Melon Redsaw; Tiggy Adams; Pilchard Piecrust (Newcastle, U.K.); Leah Slwinski (Swansea, U.K.); Arya Yumuk Baki; Tippy Kat; Renee McMullen; Tracy Paul; Koghi Kroket (France); Tiny Maumau; Tiger Similikitty Cat (Indonesia); Vladana Acimovic (Serbia); Bigpuss Crow (Heaven); Waffle Morton-Simpson; Aladdin Boo Turek; Moo Taylor; Lucy Pye (Alberta, Canada); Spike Wells; Lisa Kessler; Chubs Oaks (North Carolina, U.S.); Thistle ‘Tabs’cat Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Perris Andrews, Shadow & Slinky; Jasmine ‘Jazzy’ Johnson (West Midlands U.K.); Tiger Inboots; Shenaenae Reilly (Oregon, U.S.); Montana Brown);Tepú Camacho Rodriguez; Kitty Token; Debbie Tudor-Davies (Manchester, U.K.); Dominique Mulkeirins (France); Michelle Knight; Mel Sanso and her cats (Georgia, U.S.); Atkinson Bubby Rose (Alberta, Canada);Jennifer Fisher (NY, U.S.); Amanda Konzelman (Ontario,Canada); Paula Blindee (Quebec, Canada); Poppy N Wiskey; Jinx Lazorek; Blk Cat (Bristol, U.K.); Thomas Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Smokes Squeezyt Johnson (West Midlands, U.K.); Brittany Bazemore;Caroline Rosebery; Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Eric Robertson; Cathy Troy Bailey, Blaze, Solo and Itty Bitty Kitty; Bill Koukmenides (Australia); Sparky Earnest MacDonald (South Africa) Diana Edens (Texas, U.S.); Silja Larsen; Sparky Cat (Kentucky, U.S.); Emma-Charlie Cat (London, U.K.); Fiona Lickorish (U.K.); Skye Winkless (Leicester, U.K.);Poppy Cat; Buzz Edens; Jo Macro (London, U.K.) Gui Nness; Galushka Rediviva (Spain); Debbie ‘Lawton’ Mildenstein (Newcastle, U.K.); Woody Edens; Alicia Lestat; Caroline Ashall; Lenore Elena Sabal (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Colin Redmond (Ireland); Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Patrizia Anzani (Italy); Charles Chunks Mather (Weymouth, U.K.); Pinky, Ash & Boo (U.S.); Basil Anthony Blencowe (West Midlands, U.K.); BootBlack WhiskerPants; @Pasta_the_cat; Brody Cat (California, U.S.); Dominik Tanguay (Montreal, Canada); Janet Carleton and Mozartdane (Ohio, U.S); Keiko and Luna T Katt (Connecticut, U.S.); @CheshireK; @orangecatblues; Karyn and the 24 cats and 40 kittens of animeals; The Sanjee and the hotties @Hotmbc; @BrucetheCat; The Cyclone Cats; DazeyJesseConner Cloud and their family; KC; Anne-Sophie Lesgourgues (France).@JoannaV40; @Aclockworktoad; @smudgebestcat; @norwoodsworld; Feria Chan in Hong Kong with her eleven cats (China); Topaz and her mummy @grrlysquirrel; @Hannibalcat; @BettinaWagner and Derrik the Dachshund (Germany) @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; The Island Cats (Michigan, U.S.); Christine Harris (Manchester, U.K.);Lopy; Micco Huginn; Kritter Kommunity; Skizzetto Felis (Italy); @Kitty_rescue; @prmros (Fiji); Lao Tzu, Confucious, Professor, Mencius and Felix @KittyBoutique; @Kat5rescue; @victortabbycat (Wisconsin, U.S.); @RRcatty (Oklahoma, U.S.); Agnes Straysalot; Marie Cat-Harbec; Bobbi Mccluney; Our family Cat-a-blog kitties; Kit Oakes (Averett); Heidi Poels (Belgium); Terri Craig (Toronto, Canada); Mandy Lekitkat Ristow (South Africa); Natalie von Loenfeldt (U.S.); Gato El Gris Zoff; Willow Fisher (London, U.K.); @Cathykeisha; Chiara Mandel (Germany); Baron Von Cat; Cricket Salviati (San Diego, CA); Dust Cassavetes; Luke Screenwalker (Cedar Rapids, IA); Neko Blue Russian (Venezuela); Britt Johnson and her 10 cats (West Midlands, U.K.); Arsène Le Pépère (France); @JinJinDoggy; @Javatyger; Kippy Johnson; Mara Beštija and her family (Serbia); Carlzy Hutchings (London, U.K.); Willi Mccluney; Al Ryan (Wales, U.K.); Christin Harris (Manchester, U.K.); Roo Pringle (London, U.K.); Biddie Cat Salsberg (Washington, D.C.); Milla DeMillis (Italy); Maureen Birch (Pennsylvania, U.S.); La Canela (Santiago, Chile); Sasha Koen (Serbia); Barbara Feline; Bonnie Vasseur (Santa Cruz, CA); Mog Likorish (U.K.); Sooty Surtees; Elvis Fleksnes (Norway); Birger von Cat; Pookey Lou (Edmonton, Canada); Muffin Bergeron (Montreal, Canada); Toy Poppy ‘n’ Finn; Merlin Cat (Sheffield, U.K.); Socks Hercules Overend Tunnicliffe (Sheffield, U.K.); Herbie Cat (Maryland, U.S.); Ercole Gatto; Fifi Prettypaws; Cats Blackie (California, U.S.); George Crow (London, U.K.); Chabichou Libis (France); Emily Cat;@MedusaJ (U.K.); Anna Vella; @ChatteMuse (heaven); @JessieBrewer & Ophelia; Melaine Pisani; Gary Simpson; @Tweetiepie54; @Quark2; @theSpatzCat; Roo Cat Reeves; @omystarsanbones; @cokiethecat; @MizzBassie; Stacey Jade Hardstaff; Harry McCatley; Velvet Dragon; Minuit Et Lumiere; @CJdoggirl; Shania Loney; Ruby Tinker Jones; @catbirddog; @CelestiaKat; Jennifer Johnson; Little Bear, Xena & Pandora; Avril Shalen; @Iammitchthecat; dimaggio Macaroni; Melisa Mjaus; Imajackrussell; Suzy Platt; Jane Bolash gump; SeathreepeeO (Maidenhead, U.K.); Gottmos Kattsson; @meghanlamb; @Dewey_Cat; @danapixie; Arja Miettinene; @PixelDoggy; @BuzzLucas; @Maurice_the_cat; Oscar Le Roux Fou; Toby, Poppy n Finn and Sonny Kirk (U.K.); Minnie Minx; Shelda Dudley. TibblesCatt; Ciribi Bel (Italy); Romeo Gatti (Italy); Beans Meowly (Cape Cod, MA); Pepsithecat Sexton (Ireland); Jacqueline Mason, Agatha and Pieface; Cats meow; Birgir von Cat; Lisa Monzon; Jean Griffin; Mousie Kietteh (New Zealand); Hollie Blanchard; Puma il Siberiano; Tiddles Coveney (Liverpool, U.K.); Lola Duquesene; Corky Alexander Tybalt; Djimi Buttafuko; Jo Macro; Awahoo Kitty; Zoe Lindquist (B.C. Canada); Marie Wilkes (Sheffield, U.K.); Kitty Orville (Australia); Lilli Karla Larsen; Beth Hellings (Philadelphia, U.S.); Linda Slyns (Australia); Reese; Wes; Loki the Cat; @Zaziart; @PepiSmartDog; @mrsfishstick (5 kitties); Brian Frum; TamTam johansen-Antonsen & family including hens, pigs and dogs (Italy); @Smudgebestcat; @Cat_Lovers; @3fatcats; Purdy Buster Garner; Joan Dakis Mierzwa (Georgia, U.S.); Randee Luria Rosenzweig (New York, U.S.); Mary La Ferlita and her cats Orsetta and Linda (Italy); Laura Mcmillan (BC, Canada); Allumette De Paris (Antarctica); Pascale Tendre Billie (France); Bigglesworth Henderson; Wilbur Wilson (Oregon, U.S.); Jet Cat (West Midlands, U.K.); Fufi Cricchi (Italy) Pénélope Raphanel-Redon; Lucius Stocker (Virginia, U.S.); Mew McKay (Ontario, Canada); Judith Scarycat (Georgia, U.S.); @ElyssaD; George Mulkeirins (France); David Cook; Vikki Parsons (Tennesee, U.S.); Kimbo Slice (Ohio, U.S.); Ingrid Beaudelblinken; William Wallace Wally; Mandy Walker; Lb Meowie (Ohio, U.S.): @smokey8; @Lexingtonthepup; @Bibi_Cat; Gray Graystone; Linda Polo-Moore Jan’s Funny Farm (GA, U.S.); @almeyda64; Sweet Praline (S.C., U.S.); Rusty (Michigan, U.S.); Grreta (U.S.); Beau, Beau and Angie; Wildcatwoodscat (U.S.); @CheshireK; @Pandafur; @Katnagel; @saylormcgivney; @Kuronekotango; @Quark2; @ladybonessa; @ragabashgirl; @Milolabradoodle; @macandfuzcat; @henryandfriends; @bubumeow; @sidthecatahoula; @grrlysquirrel; @dahliapkitten @medusaJ; @Jessiebrewer; @Manxington; Misty Manu; Mia Amber (Australia); Buzz & Baxter Lucas (California, U.S.); Pughy (U.K.); Cheysuli and Gemini; Andrea Hall (Northern Ireland); Molly Read (Australia);@yibberj2; @facesnfortunes; Evelyn Murphy (Texas, U.S.); @deepbluesealove; @felineunit; @funnyfarmgranny; @iamzorro; Chloe Woey Kissy Munchkin (Wisconsin, U.S.); Lady Tiddles (U.K.); Chloe Cumming; @mariapee; @EllenZucker; @Carto; Bim Sulokuono; Barbara Black; Kerry Jean Woodham (Manchester, U.K.); Joyce IcyCat; Nancy Aquakitty Diaz (N.Y., U.S.); Natalie La Favor; Angel Dearing; Smilla Jakobs; Frank Lampcat; TurtlesTunnicliffe; Alasandra, Socks, Scylla, Charybdis & Fenris (Mississippi, U.S.) Kareltje and Anya (Netherlands); Christing and Faz the cat (U.K.); Adoual Wahlu (France); Sam and Andy (Texas, U.S.); Lenny Peludus Leon Jolie (Lota, Chile); @Spencer_Socks (Ireland); Boris Kitty (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Emma Faunch (London, U.K.); Merline Felinus (California, U.S.); Tibbles Catt; Karla Moore (Iowa, U.S.); Jude Pewperlittle (Indiana, U.S.); Trillo Gatto; Sandra Jackson Alawine; Lorraine Ann Gill; Jesus Cat; Claire Baker (Manchester, U.K.); Bj Holland; Lorraine Porter (London, U.K.); @jazzydacat (London, U.K.); @deel34 (Mass, U.S.); @Joeyhollywood; @rantingteacher (London, U.K.); Khyra (PA, U.S.); @K0sher (U.S.); @Persiancatali; @linda_pettalez; @buzzlucas; @swtgeorgiabrwn; @cleopatrasaash; @lavalamplv; @pkthecat; @jennyrosepetal; Zippy, Sadie and Speedy (Wisconsin, U.S.); Eric and Flynn (Plymouth, U.K.); Sylvia Kubilus-Elam (Arizona, U.S.); Cathy Keisha; @Spikethekitten; Tyson Lockyer (Fairfield, U.K.); Baguera Haskoucet; Curly Cat (Calif, U.S.); Choneko Taka-Makiye (Washington, U.S.); @. er_Tyker; @Gabby_da_Tabby; Abednego Herr (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Freya Freyacat (Bristol, U.K); Cris Marr Carey (CT, U.S.); Spice Carey; Kathy Corrigan; Sandy, Aimee, Buffy, Xander, Santiago and Jeremy (dangerkitty) (Calif, U.S.); Liz Toms (Michigan, U.S.); David Greagg; Charlie Cat; Vera Dalla Costa (Italy) @isagold (Australia), @bettyblu (Australia)& @wallasEkatt (Australia); Pilar Rodriguez Sanchez (Costa Rica); @Damigatas (Brazil); Barfi Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Chiffon Mi (France); Melody Wallace (Ohio, U.S.); Jeff Cat; Jack Amoe Shoestrings (Maine, U.S.); Renoir Fausti Vallerignani (Italy); Felix Mace; Talley Martin; Shirley Sladovnik (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Rebbie Simba Milligan (Michigan, U.S.); Joey Fritsch (Minnesota; U.S.); Cyndy Mccluney (Ontario, Canada); Eleanor Vaughn; Leigh Raglan (Illinois, U.S.); wormbottom ‘oG’ Cat; Luna Roberts; Frankie Bulgaria; Sumer Simmons Vellinga (Wash D.C., U.S.); Vanessa Rosales (Costa Rica); Monty Iswhack Kota (Brighton and Hove, U.K.); Alga Prawn; Tula; @Tipy_DeVil; @ShawneeShep @smokeythepoodle; @Loupeb; @Askfisher (Florida, U.S.); Giantspeckledcihuahua; Robyn Harton and George the Duck; Shanaenae Reilly; Fidel Castré (Montreal, Canada); Mimine Morissette (Quebec, Canada); Vesna Vucic Jolic; @Morriscat (Scotland); @RascalBCool; @ForeverGinger; @ZeZoecat; Judy Meakin (Manchester, U.K.); Dc Kitteh; The 6 of Noir in Texas; @KaiserSoeze; Ludo van Doggy (U.K.); Scott Hagan aka @scottydsntkno (New Jersey, U.S.); Karen Waldron-Curtis (Maine, U.S.); @goldensamantha; @lexiloudog; @lastchancemi; @Paceset9999; @Mulder_Cat; @MaxthequiltCat; @mam1cutie; @glam_poodle; @SirFudgeesq; @Buttons_kitty; @spike_cat; @condocats; Sharon Keenan Speigelhalter, Sniffle (Florida, U.S.); @themooshies (Virginia, U.S.);@BigFatLuckyCat; @Southbaygirl Velcro & Kodack (S. Calif, U.S.); Cheshire Kitten (Texas, U.S.); Marie-Cat Harbec; @CheeeWOWa; @theartofkaren; @frugaldougal; @LittleDunkin; @Maurice_the_cat & Kajsa; Lopy; Patsy Ng; Sonny Kirk; Vicki Stringellow Coo, BunnyJean Cook ,KC (Pa, U.S.);@Scully_Cat; @MuffinandBean; @SidtheCatahoula; @ThePresbyCat; @Brutusthedane; @Lilitree, Smokey and Aurora; @nibblesandbits @mehtoole; @Marleterrier; Roméo Méo; Markus Heinonen (Sweden); @wilsonbear; @NewportVet; @Tabootalulahbel; @LadyCruella; @Jackson_bear; @MrElvisCat; @iamzorro; @purplebear; @sweetgeorgiabrown; @frutz27 and Bomme; @elviraafterall; @chrisgroove1; @thebullmonty; @spoiledminpin @Catnamedsammy; Pat Melton (Texas, U.S); Marcella Principato; @AllysonfajaradA; @winecountrydog; @CeliaLindstroA; JeanetteStjohA; @mrbasilcat; @Jennamatlock;RosettagroveA; @Clecienne;@maxicat6; @Jassiekitty @nonolo_honu; Louis Cat; @Occupant37160; China Angel Thompson; Minni-Moke Walker; Felini Mcbiten-O’fightin”; Skye Border Collie; Clare Mather (Bristol, U.K.); Suzy Green, Saffy & Lexie; Alfonsina Codastorta (Italy); Slix Ilsley; Mojito Corgan; Oslo Cat; @RosinaWilson; Aina Antonsen, Bastian & Pia; @perrythebirman; @EllaBellaKitty; @flicka47; @Petiethecat; @Marderchen; @Annabanana74; Ivan and Boo (California, U.S.); Heinrich Boobonivich and Freddy (Missouri, U.S.); Kruse Kats, Maggie, Rudy and Buster; Schadenfreude Feline; Victoria Simeone; Katie Moehrbach Eddlemon;Jamaliyah Ambia; Miagolina Rossi (Italy) Diony Cook; Bully McCat (Israel);John Franke (New York, U.S.); Cinder Nelson; Clem Kadiddlehopper (Missouri, U.S.); Fluffy Stanely (London, U.S.); Sphynx Cat Boo; Trevor Cat; Dale Francis; Cookie Cat; Pat Miller (North Carolina, U.S.); Kitty ACat; Skinny ACat; Sam Cat (Leeds, U.K.); Gypsycat Miaow (London, U.K.); Katie Starr (New York , U.S.); @bruddr; Buddy Cat; Kj Taube; @Lisbethwest; @MaddyBasset; Sarah Adams; @Pawsville; @Featherears; @Redravine; @mouseholecat; @Spacat; @mattiedog; @FriendsfurEver; @GatoTheo; @BusterConCat; @Omystarsanbones; @inquarters14; @thebruvs; @TooncesCat; @Studio_gal; @tweetypie54; @cv6majdisaster; @cocomeezer; @Puzthecat; @Emmythecat; Spud Jackson; Spicer Bicer; Meow Meow Cat; @LizzyNY; Diamond Cat; Katrina Sestakova (Connecticut, U.S.); Katie Michelle Potter; Cara OHare (Ireland); Jennifer Bolgar (London, U.K.); Alessandra Greco; Christelle Hoffstetter; @sarahmorrigan@buddybentley; @sugarsweetpoms; @ptreire (Portugal); @DannyMacRant; @ads56nyc; @jitzmak; Ville Murphy; @sweetbaboo1979; William Davis Burke; Leslie Ann Ellis ( NJ, U.S.); Wayne Sichensky; Jitka Vavreckova; Brownie Ronron (France); Willikins Cat (Australia); @no_crybaby_dogs; Meg Molloy; @drinkmoxie; @femmekatz; @CobwebDukes; @theotigsy; @swagattt; @musicincider; Bianca Caviglioli; @lilPecan; @CalyBeast; @mollsterandme; @Lilishkacat; @Babypatches; @Zepher4; @ImagineMDD; @JimmyTerrorist; Boo Meow (London, U.K.); @Peggyfrezon; Jenny Threet and Hissy Fit Jones; Rumpy D. Threet; Canelle Chopin; @PricklPinibble; Chako Aspergren; @mifathai; temmekatz (Kansas, U.S.); @duckdaotsu; @Roxy_SF; @BlueFlameDesign; @Norma09; bobtheastorian; @Chezluna; @Spookypuss; @dogdoorout; Sheila Odom; Athenswoman (Ohio, U.S.); Luluandlucky Cat; Jennifer Poole (Calgary, Canada); Mali Lee; Ollie Tosca ; Muhammad Ali Britton; Laura Lee (California, U.S.); Jeri Bretthorst (Missouri, U.S.); Kate Viscardi (U.K.); Harry Littlewood-Potter; Cáitlín Ó Ruadhán (Ireland); Smokie Wallis; Jäger Weimaraner; Sid O’Keefe; Julie Stephens; Jennifer Allen; Wendy Morland; @mizcleo; @konahead; @tipperthebear; @TikiTallullah; @hollieferguson; @pimpthecat; @DaneRay; @nycatsitter; Duchesse de la Litière; @Vally_Cat; Sandi McBride, Queen, Batgirl, Pyewackit, Hound, Sunny and Cher, Lillibet; @Coreyparrot; @Petgalaxy; @Petgiftshop;@ParisBuff; ASRanimals; @tinypearlcat; @queenrosy; @thetomtomcat; Sam Iam; @twocatstoofunny; @Quadpaw; @MisterScrubby; @BrewskieButt; @CosmoHavanese; @Abbydatabby; @AllModConz; Dooby Monty; Spot Knowles; Kathy Lovescats; Henry Thomas Stockman; @GeorgetheFIVCat; @Sparklecat; @Ryker_Tyker: Gracie (Indiana, U.S.); Artù La Pantera (Italy): Chloe Ann (Virginia, U.S.); Lotus Elise Millchristas; Crapoille Le-Chat (France); Daniele Moore (Texas, U.S.); Claire D’Oliveira; Nada Aboraya (West Virginia, U.S.); Tori Coble Warden (Ohio, U.S.); Peggy Johnson; @wetnoses:@Parrisreddog; @weaselwhisperer; @ronronovisky; @MxBellaNSabra; Izzy Dawitch; Ganesh Ganesa; Bailey McHat; @Snowywestie; Charlie Lyons (Leeds, U.K.); Jayne Jones; Pa Hulja; Sasha Bonasin; Sara McGowan; Barak Bo; Charlton Cat; Stew Granquist; Kia Thompson (Nottingham, U.K.); Vito Felis Catus (Alaska, U.S.); Rob Jenkins (Australia); Kevin Dean; Elena Black; Mulled Cider Multipass (Pennsylvania, U.S.); Ruby Jones; Tammy Morris (Australia); Gimpch Ilsley; Mel Lozano; Anders Erichsen (Norway); Annika Malino (Finland); Loewie Munchalot; Melissa Anne Pemberton Carter (Australia); Cheetah Puk; Max Buckle (London, U.K.); Hagrid Peguiron; Debbie Koons (Pennsylavania, U.S.); Angela Bosch; @missbreezysbox; Shmit Lindley; Marina Farrand (MA, U.S.); Tyson O Mallie (Wales, U.K.); Rosie Cat (Manchester, U.K.); Heather Thomas (Rhode Island, U.S.); Don Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Merry Erlich O’Connor; Nancy Block; Kitty Potito Mumi; Claire Wadham (London, U.K.); J J Krieger Jones (Alabama, U.S.); Kristi Carlson (Minnesota, U.S.); Lucy Cabrera (Florida, U.S.); Nanci Roden; Angie Knight; Truis-Terje Torgersen; Jennifer DeBellis Gebar; Alix Melsness (BC, Canada); Penelope Shaw Ashenhurst; Ellen E Parker (Colorado, U.S.); Tracy Horenbein (Florida, U.S.); Helen Kiernan; Spo Duke (North Carolina, U.S.); Coco Cola; Maria Ware Appleby (Illinois, U.S.); Penny Patterson Ramirez; Mindi Aronson (Florida, U.S.); Stephanie Liszewski Henderson; Sheila Cave; Cathie Melling; Glenn Davis; @pantherqueen; @BrewsPosse; @Thepixelmoon; @Dogstoyesvsky; @jedbramwell; @Chainfree; @yoda_the_dog; @CathyGoodwin: @sweetsmokey; @KippyCatDayz; @piddleandpurr; @tuffycat; Juan Koolkat; @snowwhitecat; @Aylalab; @thekittenfriend; @Kealoha_Kitty; Melanie Neer; Birman Bond; Robin Harton and @Georgetheduck; Ella-Nutella Zuckerberg; Jackie Soper Watson (Illinois, U.S.); Sasha Britton; Poe Wheeler; Janis Freeman Fontana (CT, U.S.); PuffyCat Catski; Heidi Burkard; Jen Hoy (Australia); Georgia Flacatlady (Florida, U.S.); Marianne Szlyk (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Hunter Kittiemus (Washington, D.C., U.S.); Meeze Cat; Susan Price-James (North Carolina, U.S.); @Illini_honeybee; Boo-Bah’s Little Sunshines, Ruby and Pearlene (U.S.); @Colarausch; @realkingbo; @JudyGreeno: @Pontorson (Liverpool, U.K.); @Skippety; Jeremy Hoyden; Maike Liekweg Johnson (Minnesota, U.S.); Guti Ali: Delis Jimenez; Ella N Leo Cats; Abby Moon; Cath Julius (France); Oatie Slavin; Hilary Sontag; Angel Moon; Susie Korosi; Topsy N. Abby; Melody Woodall-Smith (Belgium); Petal Rose; Phillis Ayers; Jonesy Brown; Carey Stronach (Virginia, U.S.); Jak-Jinglebells Joyce; @FlickieandSammy; @mygreencat; @dogthunder; @Whskr; Polly Petronella; @TinyLucyLocket(Warwickshire, England); @Rathbonerescue; Catherine and Banjo (Canada);@Poppy_dog; @danepoes; @Santakatz; Stephanie Jampole; Pippin Lechien; Rudy Kissmus Hess; Anne Carty; Ginamarie Colorio Felker; Ani MalSoldier; Fiona Grace Scott; Kairen Brooke-Anderson; Elizabeth McMahon; Susan Holmes; Nathalie Girardin; Jeannette Boye Loos; Bistra Staykova; Carolyn Bailey; Patrizia Heck; Ann Marie Cawley; Anne-Marie Monarovic; Toni Davis; Barak Bo; Jo Ann Massey Miller; Susan Beringer Beattie; Mjean Mccullough; Heather Justus Pritchard; Neko Chu; Pissu II Bello; Ollie Stanley; Marian Hogan; Jasper Oliver; Sirikit la Guapa; Megan O’Brien; Anna Richardson; Renae Hicks Downey; Su and Keith Bigland; Patric Juillet; Rita Lenaers; Bz Tat; Eeyoraus Earthmuffin; Virginia Drake; Nan Gardner; Edward Fitzgerald; Pat Powers; Lesley Checkland-Orr; Mandy Kokani; Taru Nousianinen; Jj Kat; Howard Curtis; Pam Swan; Lisa McMahon; Susan Wakefield; Teresa Ravita; Pam Edge Davis; Mary Uhlik; Carol Cobble; @TheRealkingBo; Kathlene O’Brien; Tricia Wyse; Jennifer Miller Smith; @ownedbyacat; @avatheweirdo; @ChloeToby @laddiethemutt @Chewka_xoxo @3fatcats; Georgie Laidler (Melbourne, Australia); Faythe Roberson Goldsmith; Wilson Micio; One-Eye Hynes; Patsy Ringo Brown; Wilfred Boy-Blue; Seamus OWebster (U.K.); Oggy Run; Suzette Platt; Bertha Catherine Chan; Karen Barnett Stanley; Omen Luthu; Wolfgang William; Jennifer Green; Theresa Hynes; Wilf Fred; Paulina Lundqvist; Ann-Karin Vinje; Erika Fleet; Marina Trofin; Boysen Hedges; @SeattleP; @LeCocqArts;@Wookie_the_Dog @MizCocoKat @dreamwithfaith @Junni_Vet @LeCocqArts ; @lorenzagarza; @BaronVonOdem; @Junni_Vet; @marie410; @pasikas @KatieHil; @rentedmule; @tuttiftuiti_cat; RettetKaninchen; Kiya Swan; Candis Garringer; Boobithy Lawyerguy Boobonivich; Anita Robinson; Jean Gizzi Griffin; Sandrine Novel Catin Gehin; Margaret Greenwood; Cinnamon Riley; Angel Kitty Loney; Amanda Moon Mann; Sean Duff; Natalya Delahay; Phyllis Kutch Ayers; Mandy May McEntyre; Stella Lynn: Julie Morgan; Mohamed Shaibaan; Tania Lewis; Teenz-poppet Sweetcheeks Whittaker; Becky Cornforth; Amanda Kerrison; Snowy Machud; Adele Hunt-Concon; Sherrie Johnson; Monty Antlers Kotka; Deborah (U.S.); Marjorie Dawson; Catherine E. Bill along with Mowgli, Mr. Toes, Bert, Morrigan, Minerva, Rhia, Anthony, Bob, Athena, Cattus, Jessie, Chip, Mau, Iris, Ranger, Jake, Sandy, Midnight@suzy2anyone; @mizbuncatbird; @martisunshine; George Laidler and Spunky; Marie Cooper (UEA); Helen Felon Redshaw; Casey Horan; Staci Severance; Pepper Koller; Fran Salem Jakes; Jeddygirl Korosi; Nancy Vitali Nelson; Lucy OneEyed Cat; Randi Golub; Jimmy Jet Golub (Oregon, U.S.); Kristopher Hurst; Su Bigland; Gantok Meghalaya; Donna Phillips; Ted Brydges; @ShivaandJaya; Marika Leonardi; Gracie Stanley; Susie Rose; Pinky Nuckles; Elaine Banno Horonick; @Purrfik; Ruger Magillicutty; Leo Catnip Sutherland; Anthony Poodums Leo Naftaniel; Catherine (Saskatchewan, Canada); @Tototweets; Evil Elmo; Michelle Loves Ontreehill; Beaver Cat Ochoa; Puffin Webster; Virginia Ingles; Judy Chang; Maisie Moo; @Paris Chien; Foggy Cato; Ann Wettstein; Marcelle Brown; Batu Kahn ;@DBJdottir; @Mrkiplingwoof; @PrincessmollyBG

Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Fred* Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 34: ANIMAL TESTING IS AN ANTIQUE WE DON'T WANT TO BUY

“I am not interested to know whether vivisection produces results that are profitable to the human race. The pain which it inflicts upon unconsenting animals is the basis of my enmity toward it, and it is to me sufficient justification of the enmity without looking further.” – Mark Twain

According to the statistics that I have been able to discover online, the vast majority of the cruelest animal testing is conducted to satisfy requirements mandated by governments around the world, primarily in the United States and Europe. While these requirements, at one point in time, were probably well-meaning in that they were intended to make sure that products are safe for human use, these requirements make us, the citizens of these countries, unwilling accomplices to unspeakable torture. These regulations are antiquated. As I posted on September 27, 2009, much of the testing is repetitive and unnecessary. There are alternatives to animal testing and worse, these tests are not reliable due to the anatomical and psychological differences between animals and humans. Therefore, these tests do not in fact serve their stated purpose...they do not give us accurate data on the effects on human beings.

If we cut up beasts simply because they cannot prevent us and because we are backing our own side in the struggle for existence, it is only logical to cut up imbeciles, criminals, enemies, or capitalists for the same reasons. ~C.S. Lewis

Fortunately, for most consumer products we can vote with our currency...we can boycott companies that utilize animal testing. However, since we are required to pay taxes we do not have that option with these NASA backed experiments on Squirrel Monkeys. I am appalled that as taxpayers my family is forced to fund the kind of cruel and inhumane treatment that is against the very core of our beliefs. And where exactly are all the politicians who are crying out so loudly about the deficit when discussing the health care reform issues. Why are they not screaming as loudly about this unnecessary and cruel use of public funds.

Let your representatives know that you will be talking this issue into account the next time you are in the voting booth. Write a letter to the editor of your newspaper. E-mail the white house....

................and Purrrrrrrrrrrr.

2:59 p.m. Get ready to Purrrrrrrr.

SET.

3:00 p.m.

Confucius Cat say: GO!

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr,

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr... See the love, compassion, empathy and peace inside you

grow.

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, Purring.... See that love and compassion touching each and every suffering animal, soothing their pain, comforting their fears.

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrr. See that compassion and empathy invading the hearts and minds of politicians, scientists and other decision makers. See them turning away from cruelty and turning toward humane treatment of animals.

Purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr,

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. See the NASA revoking it’s grant and abandoning testing on squirrel monkeys and other animals.

Purrrrrr.purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr...Imagine the headline: Scientific community declares animal testing obsolete. Government bans antiquated practice.

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, ........... purr compassion, purr protection, purr safety, purr love, purr empathy, purr understanding, purr peace.

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.......

I would like to add an extra minute of purring for our beloved friend Fluffy Stanley- a valued participant in the purrs4peace project- who was suddenly taken over the Rainbow Bridge at only 13 months. A sweet precious kitty gone too soon from this world. Please send purrs love to comfort his family that we may in some small measure try to ease their pain at his loss.

3:04 p.m. You may stop purring now.

Purrs 4 Peace Week 34 Announcement: Experiments Aren't Monkey Business

Photo credit: www.Copyright-free-photos.org.uk

Last October NASA announced a grant of $1.75 million in public funds for a research project in with 18-28 squirrel monkeys would be blasted with a massive dose of radiation. This “experiment” is mean to simulate the radiation a human would be subjected to during three years in space. The monkeys would then spend the rest of their lives trapped in cages, their brains and bodies studied for the damage such radiation would cause. It is generally believed that this type of radiation exposure will cause fatal cancer and brain tumors in the monkeys. However, like all animal experiments the applicability to humans is questionable due to psychological and anatomical differences between humans and squirrel monkeys. But we can be certain that these sensitive and intelligent animals will suffer…all paid for by the U.S. taxpayer.

A number of high profile organizations and individuals have publically called for a stop to this project. Indeed, Scientific American has reported that The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), based in Washington, D.C. has sent an appeal to NASA’s administrator urging that this project be suspended.

I urge everyone to write to their elected representatives urging that action be taken to stop the spending of public funds on the torture of these animals in this cruel experiment. Any kind of animal experimentation is abhorrent to me. My human and I take pains to avoid purchasing products from companies that use animal testing. It sickens me that my human is being forced to fund animal torture. She has already contacted her representatives to protest.

And in addition to written protest, this week we will purrrrrrrrrr.

Week 34 of Purrs 4 Peace details are as follows:

• Week thirty-four’s appointed time is Sunday, January 31, 2010.• Participants should purr for three minutes commencing at 3 p.m. EST (U.S.) which is 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs.) BST in the U.K.

• The cat’s human staff should assist their cats with the project by stroking and nuzzling the cat at the appointed time.

• Please post your cat name and the country you purr in at http://www.confuciuscat.blogspot.com/ as a COMMENT if you are participating in this historic project. (posting a link to your own website-if you have one-is encouraged.) Or let me know by message on twitter or facebook.

• Posting purrs on facebook ( Acolytes of Confucius Cat or as friend to Alley Mason) and twitter (@ConfuciusCat) is encouraged, since it inspires purring in others, but not required. On twitter please use #purrs4peace in your tweets.

Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Paz * Shalom * Fred * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 33: Thank You

Particular and fervent thanks to Michelle Stringer and her cat Topaz who have been loyal supporters of this project since the beginning. Michelle, who lives in Massachusetts, tweets on Twitter as @grrlysquirrel and regularly helps with publicity for the purrs by retweeting my announcements.

Michelle maintains a very entertaining blog called “adventures of ggrlysquirrel” found at www.grrlysquirrelheartsgavin.blogspot.com which she describes as “THE ADVENTURES OF MICHELLE, A WOMAN IN HER MID-30'S, AS SHE NAVIGATES THE WORLD AROUND HER. SHE HAS AN IMMENSE LOVE FOR MUSICIAN GAVIN DEGRAW, BUT SHE ALSO TALKS ABOUT OTHER THINGS LIKE RUDE PEOPLE, CATS, AND WHY NO ONE LIKES TO RIDE THE BUS.”

As a side note I’ll just say good taste in Music.

Michelle adopted her adorable - black cats are so beautiful - cat Topaz (pictured above) in 2004 from the Animal Rescue league in Boston when the she was just a 6 month old kitty; she had been abandoned by her previous owners when they moved from their apartment. Topaz, christened by Michelle for her lovely golden eyes, is a polydactyl. She has an extra digit on each of her front paws. Michelle discovered she herself was allergic to cats and says “ I never considered giving her (Topaz) up. For a while I kept her out of the bedroom...but she’s now allowed in the bedroom at night because I missed her so much.” Awwwwww. What a wonderfully loving human! A role model every cat will applaud.

Thank you Michelle and Topaz for being such thoughtful and considerate friends on a daily basis and in your support of the Purrs 4 Peace Project. Purrrrrrrrrrrrs of love and appreciation to you both.

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