Finnish loo roll crisis A strike in the paper industry in Finland has left the country desperately short of toilet paper. Shops have been selling out of loo roll up and down the country and people stock up. One store manager in Helsinki said: "We have been sold out for days, and on the rare...

Do you have a bed time ritual with your cats? I like to know where my cats are before I go to bed even tho the are indoor cats. Cinnamon has been closed in a closet more than one time or left on the porch. Before I turn out the last light in the kitchen I always say good night to Cinnamon and Abby...

My older Manx kitty Banana Simian has been having labored, constantly audible breathing for a couple weeks, although she doesn't appear to be in pain. Last week I ran her into the vet, who determined that the rather eerie noises were coming primarily from her throat. Major blood tests came...

I *stole* this from another group but it was such a hit at work I had to share it with you guys. Follow the instructions to find your funny name. The following is an excerpt from a children's book, "Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants", by Dav Pilkey: The evil...

Hi the Unbelievable! He was trapped early Tuesday morning and he is at home now sitting on my computer desk looking quite at home. It was quite an operation staged by my parents, the cattery lady, kids in the neighbourhood who put up signs, and all of the people in the neighbourhood. My...

I picked up a cat from a shelter, no particular breed, short-haired. I have related the following story to several fellow cat owners, all of whom reacted with disbelief. Five times over the past three years, I have seen my cat rear up on her hind legs, stand fully erect for a few seconds, and then...

Hi All, So I'm sitting here whining to myself that I seemed to have gotten relatively few follow-ups to my last two stories. I knew that I had satisfied myself with them by the time they were finished, but where were the precious add-on articles telling me how full of pathos was the story of...

WoooHoooo! Whilst being as divorce inspiring as Ikea furniture, the broadband is finally up and running! Wooohooooooooooooooo! Yowie, joining the 21st century

I have been looking at a few cell phone ads. Far too expensive. Are there any cell phones in the USA that, instead of advertising so many free minutes, are very cheap to won but with expensive calls? Incidentally, do you pay for incoming calls to cells? -- David Stevenson Storypage:...

Last night, a guy walked into a crowded nightclub in my city, and opened fire. Five are dead, two others wounded seriously, possibly others wounded less seriously. The shooter was killed by a police officer, or else more might be dead. He apparently shot the guitarist of the band first. Last...

Any ladies in or near Minnesota who love cats? I have 2 but have had as many as 5. Can't seem to connect with anyone here. I'm 48, nice looking, 5'9" and about 185 lbs. Pic available! I travel on business and would enjoy meeting you. This summer I will be in Mason City, IA, Sioux Falls, SD,...

Ms. Stewart is still at her home, in electronic custody. She petted her dogs a few hours ago. It's been reported that she had a cappucino. :P Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com

Some of my favourite things are getting headbutts, the look of utter ecstasy on Vino's face when I scritch his cheeks really well with my fingernails, how cute he looks when he's meatloafing (all round and compact and solid), and his adorable little furry paws when he dangles them over the edge of...

http://www.ifaw.org/us/news/hundreds-rescued-cats-florida-battle-disease From those in the know, the evidence against Caboodle Ranch is overwhelming. A hotline has been set up for people that want to try to get their cats back. Also, a disposition hearing has been set for March 28th to...

Hi all: I'm writing via google in an Internet cafe in Killarney, Ireland. Darn it will take a long time for this post to post! I just got a call from my father about Otis. He has escaped from the cat boarding place where I had taken him. He's been sighted multiple times by people in the...

One hour? Daylight Savings Time. Love Kyla --going back to bed.

Here's Buffy! http://i58.tinypic.com/10miykn.jpg Jill

I verified with the rescue group that the remaining rescued puppy was adopted Saturday afternnoon. Annie

New helicopters hovering overhead!!?? No wonder the poor thing was so scared. Gaaah, people are so STOOPID!! THE ASSOCIATED PRESS March 22, 2006, 12:56 PM EST A wily coyote led sharpshooters armed with tranquilizer guns on a wild chase through Central Park before being captured Wednesday.

Folks, We need some major purrs here. I have on the way to me a CP emergency. The information I have so far, is that a Cats protection person discovered a badly beaten tabby bittie in a rubbish skip this afternoon. He/she has been so badly beaten that as soon as the swelling has gone down, it will...