Purrs 4 Peace Week 48: There's No PEACE for those smothered under oil

There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. ~Mohandas K. Gandhi

Mummy and I can barely watch the news for the sadness that threatens to overcome us with the reports of the oil spill that keeps spilling in the Gulf of Mexico. It now appears that over 5,000 barrels of oil per day is being released into the ocean and threatens hundreds of species of wildlife. It is an environmental disaster of epic proportions that continues increasing. We feel helplessness at the fact there is nothing we can do to stop the horrible damage being done. We feel anger at the corruption, negligence and greed that has led to this catastrophe. We feel grief and the loss of life and suffering of living beings that is now occurring and will be for some time.

We must take action:

• Let us all demand our public officials take all action to stop leak (employing every public and private resource). It seems to me we’ve committed more assets to protecting the banking industry than we’ve been willing to put behind the rescue of an entire ecosystem and the coastlines of at least 3 states.
• Let us demand accountability and public prosecution for those responsible.
• Let us demand a more responsible energy policy that puts the interests of people and animals above corporate profits.

And today................Let us purrr.

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

SET.

3:00 p.m.

Confucius Cat say: GO!

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, Feel your purrrs as a power swelling within you. The power of healing, safety, protection, control and peace #purrs4peace

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr... Purrrrrrrrrrrrr.... See that power targeting the Gulf of Mexico and its coastlines. #purrs4peace

See power of inspiration, knowledge, understanding working in those who have the means to stop this spill.

See the fish, birds, animals, humans in harm’s way protected. See any injured are healed.

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

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. See the oil spill controlled and halted. Environmental damage contained. Oil and toxins disappear. #purrs4peace.

See responsibility and consideration replace greed and negligence. #purrs4peace

See the interests/health of humans, animals and the environment triumph over the short term profit, political corruption, and corporate selfishness. #purrs4peace

Imagine the clear waters, healthy habitats, thriving coastlines. Imagine the triumph of Peace. #purrs4peace.

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

Purrs 4 Peace Week 48: Stop the oil that keeps on spilling.

“Our environmental problems originate in the hubris of imagining ourselves the central nervous system or the brain of nature. We’re not the brain, we are a cancer on nature.” - Dan Foreman

A month after the explosion the Transocean Deepwater oil rig (leased to BP) on April 20th that killed 11 people, the oil spilling into the gulf of Mexico continues. No one can say with certainty how much oil has made its way into the ocean and how much is being added every day. No one can really say how the continuing spill is to be stopped. No one can say with certainty how much the response/cleanup will cost. That is the problem. No one can say. What we know for certain is that coastal Louisiana, The Gulf of Mexico’s ecosystems, and perhaps even the East coast of the U.S. will never be the same. Thousands if not millions of animals, fish, and birds have or will suffer and die. For what. As usual the culprits are greed, corruption and neglect.

The United States government has counted on corporations to police themselves with predictable results. Naturally a corporation, which has as its reason for being the making of profit, will behave in a way to maximize that profit which includes cutting out costs of measures that could have prevented or minimized this event. Even more shocking the U.S. government has counted on corporations like BP and Transocean to take the lead in responding to this unprecedented event. Again the results have been predictable. The corporations are cutting corners. Failing to take action of efforts that could have limited impact. For example, failing to take action to establish buffers for marshland areas. Worse, the cut costs by using disbursing chemicals that in themselves are toxic and will render untold devastating effects on the ecosystem.

Drill baby drill? We are now reaping the effects of our cavalier attitudes.

I can only think of one thing I can do about this situation.....purrrrrrrrr.

Week 48 of Purrs 4 Peace details are as follows:

• Week forty-eight’s appointed time is Sunday, May 23, 2010.
• Participants should purr for three minutes commencing at 3 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) which is 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs.) 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 * Fred * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Siochan

Purrs 4 Peace Week 47: Thank you.

Thank you everyone for all your purrs for me and my health. You do not know how much I appreciate all that love and support. The fact that so many purred in my absence...and on my behalf...touched me beyond measure. Blessings and peace to you all.

Purrs 4 Peace Week 46: Thank you

This week my deep appreciation and gratitude go to a friend Herbie Cat who Purrs 4 Peace from his home Gaithersburg, Maryland. Herbie is a fabulous combination of friend: considerate and thoughtful crossed with wackily funny. As you can see from the photo above, Herbie is a handsome white and grey cat with distinctive pointed ears. I must say whenever mummy sees his photo she smiles at how cute those ears are....and I get jealous. Herbie says he is “not your average house cat...and I agree. He is a superlative cat friend. And now I am going to turn this post over to Herbie to tell his story.

“4 years ago, in a little shelter in Maryland, I met my peeps for the first time. I was just relaxing...paw stretched thru the bars of the cage...trying to look cool. On the inside I was really hoping that someone would come along soon and want me to become part of their family. I was 2 yrs old and up to that point, had spent my life on the streets. But that day changed everything. I got my Forever Home...and I've never looked back.

My peeps decided to name me Herbie because, as they said, "he really is such a lovebug." I have a wonderful home. I live with 7 brothers and sisters, all of us adopted from shelters or saved from a life on the streets. My peeps, well, they're pretty good as peeps go! ;) I have more toys then I could ever hope for, lots of windows to sit in and a food dish to call my very own. There's always a hand to pet me, arms to hug me, lips to kiss me and a soft voice to say "I love you Herbie."

So where does a former street cat turned pampered housecat go from here? Well, about a year ago, my peeps gave me accounts on Twitter and Facebook. Just a few weeks ago, as a Gotcha Day present, they gave me my very own blog. I love all the great anipals and humans I've become friends with. All their love and support really makes me feel that one day it will be possible for my peeps and I to fulfill our dream of creating an organization to help cats like myself years ago...less fortunate cats that deserve a loving and forever home."

Wow! That is a great story...and Herbie’s peeps are extra special fantabulous humans!!!!!!! Herbie can be found on Facebook as Herbie Cat and on Twitter @Herbie_Cat. His cute and vastly entertaining blog is at www.Herbiesdrive-in.blogspot.com

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; @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 Stringfellow Cook, 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. 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Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Fred* Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平

Purrs 4 Peace Week 46: I Will Only Accept Total and Complete Health!

"I know God would never give me something that I could not handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much." -

Mother Theresa

This week’s purr is specifically about healing from FLUTD (Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease)...and generally for healing as to any sickness, disease or injury. But I wanted to focus on FLUTD because it is obviously very much a concern for me and mummy as this is apparently what caused me to have a health crisis this week and become blocked. FLUTD is serious and if untreated can result in death. It is very common particularly in male cats. Please be aware of the signs to look for in your cat babies:

* Prolonged squatting or straining in or out of the litter box and not producing urine or only a small amount

* Frequent urination or straining
* Pain while urinating.

* Blood in the urine

* Urinating outside of the litter box

* Frequent licking of the genital area

* Vomiting

• Depression

In my case the babysitter noticed I was a little tender in the hindquarters and seemed reluctant to jump. She thought I hurt a leg or that it was some old stiffness from when I was injured as kitten before rescue. But turns out it was soreness and tenderness in kidneys and bladder.

Anyway.....I am never going to have this problem again. I am healed and healthy and looking forward to at least twenty more wonderful years (JUST HAD MY 5TH BIRTHDAY).

Let’s make some powerful PURRRRRRRRRS for everyone who had to deal with FLUTD. And lets make some powerful PURRRRRRRRRRRS for everyone in need of healing this week.

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

SET.

3:00 p.m.

Confucius Cat say: GO!

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, Feel your purrs as a warm, healing glow within you. #purrs4peace

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr... Purrrrrrrrrrrrr.... See that glow increase to a purifying fire, burning away any sickness, disease, injury or imperfection in your body. #purrs4peace

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

Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Imagine the healing power of your purrs spreading first to one body then to another; #purrs4peace.

For all those ill or injured...They are comforted as compassion flows over them, they are soothed as caring surrounds them, they are at peace as love envelops them. #purrspeace

Purrrrr Imagine the healing fire spreading through all cats struggling with Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease, healing them. #purrs4peace.

Imagine all who are sick or injured, human and animal, are miraculously healed as the power of your purrs touches them. #purrs4peace

Purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrrr, purrrr, purrrr, purrrrr, purrrr,...... Imagine the healing fire spreading through the world, burning away sickness, disease, injury, imperfection. #purrs4peace

Peace * Paix * Frieden * Vrede * Pace * Fred* Paz * Shalom * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Síochán * 和平 #purrs4peace

Purrs 4 Peace Week 46 Announcement: Healthy Urine/Healthy Cat

This week has been difficult. Mummy returned home on Monday evening. Our babysitter had noticed that I was a little stiff in the hind quarters. However, I have always been a bit stiff and she thought it was just that old leftover from kitty injury and nothing more serious. However, mummy knows me better and knew something was wrong. I was pacing and couldn’t seem to lie down comfortably. Then I started straining and nothing would come out. Mummy took me to the vet and discovered I had a urinary tract blockage.

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) is common and affects from 0.5% to 1% of the feline population. FLUTD affects cats of both sexes, but tends to be more dangerous in males because they are more susceptible to blockages due to their longer, narrower urethrae. Blockage is very dangerous and can kidney damage, heart attack and even death if not treated. In fact, a few hours can mean the difference between a successful and unsuccessful outcome.

There are a lot of factors that can contribute to this disease including infections, trauma, crystals in the urine (THAT ONE IS ME), bladder stones, tumors and congenital abnormalities. Also, not drinking enough water, being overweight, a diet too high in magnesium or other minerals, stress, in addition to other factors.

I’m picking stress for me so that mummy will never leave me alone again and take a vacation! Ha!

I did not improve when under the care of the first vet who treated me so mummy moved me to a new place with fantastic vets in a facility accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. I am doing okay and expect to get my catheter out on Monday. Then if I pee on my own I can go home. I don’t like the idea that I’ll be on a special diet for the rest of my LONG life...but it’s better than the alternative.

So this week I’m going to be selfish and ask for everyone to purr for me and all the other cats who are suffering with FLUTD.

And lets also purr for all the other cats and dogs and humans we love who need healing because of sickness, disease or injury.

We purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr with a purrrrrrrrrrrrrrpose!

Week 46 of Purrs 4 Peace details are as follows:

• Week forty-six’s appointed time is Sunday, May 9, 2010.
• Participants should purr for three minutes commencing at 3 p.m. Eastern (U.S.) which is 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs.) 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 * Fred * Salaam * Om Shanti * Heddwch * Siochan

Purrs 4 Peace

Purrs 4 Peace is on hiatus for one week since mummy is out of town.

Confucius Cat and Purrs 4 Peace will return on May 9th.

Meanwhile...purrs to you all and please purr for the animals, people and fish affected by the huge oil spill off the gulf coast of the U.S.