Favorite Things

I always enjoy seeing all the adorable furbabies out there in "blogland" that allow humans to occupy their homes. I do not have a furbaby at this time for a couple of reasons. The main reason - because of allergies. I was going thru some photos a few days ago and ran across pictures of the last 2 that allowed me to share my home with them. Pictures not real great as I had to scan them from photos taken many years ago with one time cameras.
These 2 definitely fit in the category of "Favorite Things".
Simba was the last cat that I had, and was an inside/outside cat. I am aware inside cats usually live longer, but he would not accept being inside 24/7 ( did not know his past). His main fault - Never met a stranger! He disappeared on a Saturday morning after I left to run errands. I don't know if someone picked him up or got on the back of a delivery truck that was parked across the street when I left. I called the company to find out if he was found on the truck on their next stop, but they insisted that the delivery men would have told them if a cat jumped off the truck. I spent a lot of time walking the neighborhood calling "Simba", and I am sure my neighbors thought I was nuts. Sure hope he ended up in a good home.

Here is sweet Oreo. He was a sweetie and loved to play fetch with starlite wrapped mints. I Kept a supply of them in an antique scale and if I was sitting on the sofa he would bring one to me to throw down the hall. He would take off running like crazy, pick it up and bring it back to me to throw again - this would go on for some time. When he would get tired of the game, that mint would be pitched in the trash. Simba would do the same, but not as often as Oreo.
Hi Mom - Let's play !! I will get the mint for you to throw - OK ?
I am ready - throw the mint!"
OK - I am tired now. Can I have a special treat?

Unfortunately, Oreo had to be put down, as he got the dreaded feline UTI, and it was to far advanced before he showed symptoms. :-(

I have had many other pets, but these were the last 2.

Click then click again to enlarge the mosaic.

I no longer have the country/primitive decor. - Got rid of most all of it before moving where I am now.
I am linking up with Laurie for "A Few of My Favorite Things Saturdays" @ http://bargainhuntingwithlaurie.blogspot.com/
Mary @ Little Red House http://dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/
Thanks Laurie & Mary for hosting again this week. Be sure and visit Laurie & Mary to see what they and the other participants have to share this week.
I want to Thank everyone that has offered their prayers for GR. This is a very difficult situation/time.
Also, I want to welcome the new "Readers" (followers) who have joined in - hope I don't get to boring for you as I tend to ramble some times. :-D
Sure hope everyone has a great weekend.
Glenda