Sunday, August 16, 2009

Meet The Goobers!

No not the chocolate covered ones! Our two little trouble-makers, Rocko & Spunky.

Someone dumped them off in our neighborhood when they were just three months old. A trip to the vet and $300+ later, they came inside permanently. And it's been nothing but black fur and mischief ever since...
But I would like to showcase some of their talents! They are pretty amazing...




Rocko loves to sing and is a Kareoke natural. Should get her on American Idol.





Spunky is adept at attacking stuffed animals. Those plushies don't stand a chance, either!




Rocko has a special way with towels, including the ability to tie one into a complete pretzel.




Spunky also has a super power! When he hides anywhere, he turns invisible. Completely. You can't even see him, can you?


How about now?






If cat carpet-sliding were a sport, Rocko would be an Olympic champion! She can shimmy sideways across our living room in just three seconds...


So there you have it! Two uber-talented goobers.
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Any other talented kitties out there?
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And Spunky would like to express his thoughts on the laughter regarding his big ole' butt:


"You lookin' at me?"
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15 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh, aren't the furries in our lives just a joy?? Rocko and Spunky sure seem adept at providing you with constant amusement! And where was Spunky?? You wrote about his super powers and ability to hide, but I didn't see anything in those pictures but a comic strip page in one and a cool-looking cat toy, or something in another!!! (MOL)

(Love that expression -- "I know that can't see me! HA! Got them fooled!).

Thanks for a fun way to start the day, Diane!

Marvin D Wilson said...

Awww, SO adorable! And your pics capture their personalities perfectly!

The Old Silly

Missy B. said...

Love your cats - too cute! What would we do without our cats entertaining us? My three keep me in stitches! Thanks for sharing, Diane.

Alyce said...

Love the cat photos! You black cats are so very talented! :)

L. Diane Wolfe said...

They are a trip! And they add so much to my writing, at least in terms of fur on my keyboard.

Helen Ginger said...

Truly, two remarkable cats. We used to have two cats, until we realized they had the amazing ability to swell my son's eyes and throat shut. Still love kitties though.

Helen
Straight From Hel

Connie Arnold said...

How cute! Thanks for sharing the photos of your talented kitties!

L. Diane Wolfe said...

So sorry you can't have cats anymore, Helen!

Allyn Evans said...

Great photos! Love them. :)

Elizabeth Spann Craig said...

They are so cute! Love that karaoke picture...

Elizabeth
Mystery Writing is Murder

Kitten said...

I love that last pic! It's such a classic cat face.

My Maggie is able to open up a can of Pounce by herself. She hugs the can with her front paws, pushes against it with her hind legs, and uses her teeth to get the plastic lid off. She taught herself how to do this when she was a kitten. She hasn't done it in awhile, though, cause I now buy the Pounce with the screw-on lid. :)

Creative Chronicler said...

Love the post and the cats. They remind me of mine!

Chris C.
http://cc-chronicles.blogspot.com

Carolyn Howard-Johnson said...

I've never had cats. Dogs only. I can see I'm missing out!
Best,
Carolyn Howard-Johnson
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Tara McClendon said...

I call my kids goobers. Isn't it interesting how pets impact our lives?

L. Diane Wolfe said...

Our pets ae just so precious! I worry about people who don't love animals.

And Kitten, that's some talent!
Hobbes used to open doors. If she could reach the handle, that door was coming open!