Nivram: The Cat From The Forest

This cat is not our cat. But he looks surprisingly like our, Marvin. This cat came out of the forest one day and has been visiting ever since. We call him, Nivram. I think he is lovely and I want to be able to show him a bit of love but Marvin doesn't make friends easily. In fact, I don't think Marvin has ever had an animal friend. He loves people. He doesn't like other animals.

One day, I looked out the back door and saw Marvin and Nivram sitting close to each other on the back porch. I couldn't believe it- maybe Marvin can make a friend after all! I set some bowls of cream out for them and I put them fairly close together in hopes of the two of them getting used to each other. It worked! They both drank their cream and got close to each other and seemed to not be bothered by one another in the least. The next day, Nivram and Marvin were on the back porch again together. I opened the door to give some more cream to them and the kids asked if Nivram could come in. I was explaining to them that it wasn't a good idea for us to invite him in, and as I did, Nivram took one step towards the door. Marvin went ballistic! Marvin attacked poor Nivram and chased him deep into the forest. Our daughter was crying her eyes out.

The scuffle hasn't deterred him from coming by. But now I fear for his safety. I do try to keep Marvin indoors whenever I see Nivram. Hopefully once we move, someone will be kind to this sweet cat and give him a bit of love. I can't figure out if he has a home or if he just lives in the forest. Isn't he so handsome?

♥ Andrea ♥

Marvin: Now and Then

This cat has a spell on me. Seriously, could he get any cuter?

Like every other cat owner on the planet, I think mine is just the best! We've been together for a long time he and I, fifteen years! We've lived in several different cities and at least a dozen or more homes together. He's kind of an old man now! I was taking a little walk down memory lane this week as I cleaned out my studio and I found these cute pictures of Marvin as a kitten and just had to share them!


It's incredible to me that so much time has passed. He's been such a loyal companion to me over the years and I just love him to bits!

Hey, I wonder whatever happened to that zigzag afghan?

It's a good thing I have another one for him to sleep on. Goodness he's lazy!
Excuse me while I go cuddle my cat.
Enjoy your weekend!
♥ Andrea ♥

Meet Marvin

You'll have to excuse me! Where are my manners? I don't think you've met Marvin!

I am shocked and appalled at myself! Marvin was once the master of my universe. And now, poor Marvin, I must admit, he just doesn't get the lovin' he used to. Since my children came along, Marvin sometimes gets a wee bit forgotten about now and then. Sorry, Marv. I hope you'll forgive me.

So, here's his bio:

Marvin is a really great cat! In our opinion, he's the kittiest cat in town. He brings us gifts like pigeons, mice and even bats. He corners raccoons with no fear and runs to the tippy tops of skinny trees when he's in a wild mood and sways back and forth on them. I really wish I had a film of him doing this.

When we lived in downtown Toronto, Marvin would lay on the sidewalk to catch the morning and evening walk-by love from the neighborhood cat lovers. He has far more friends than I do. On several occasions, I ran into people standing inside the gate to my backyard. They had a guilty look when they saw me and as they motioned to leave the yard, they professed their love for my cat. He is lovable! And adorable!

We affectionately call him Stinky Marvin. While there is nothing stinky about him, the name seems to suit Marv. His latest nickname has come about because mini Winnie can't really say Marv so, Marvin is now called Marf. It makes me laugh every time! Marf! It's just the cutest. It is especially cute to hear 'Marf 'said with a wee little voice that sounds remarkably like one of the chipmunks.

I really do owe Marvin some serious cuddles for being the best cat in the world.

I hope you get some cat love today.

♥ Andrea ♥