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@ckshowalter.bsky.social
Chief Cat wrangler @ HouseOfPotats. I foster cats and tiny kittens. I also do pet hospice mentoring. [email protected]
Home of KittenHappyHour
♿️ Long🦠,🐈, TexPat, CO, Wx junkie, Swiftie,
https://ko-fi.com/houseofpotats
Home of KittenHappyHour
♿️ Long🦠,🐈, TexPat, CO, Wx junkie, Swiftie,
https://ko-fi.com/houseofpotats
Queso on the other hand HATES it. So she gets minimal exposure. But she and Xena both do get exposure to uncomfortable situations at a low dose. (Ie we try the pilgrim hat and quickly say “nope”) 4/
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Queso on the other hand HATES it. So she gets minimal exposure. But she and Xena both do get exposure to uncomfortable situations at a low dose. (Ie we try the pilgrim hat and quickly say “nope”) 4/
Programming note- you’re going to notice Nutsy is in some non SEASONALS apparel right now.
He’s got a bad tooth that’s causing pain, and aggravating his hyperesthesia. To help reduce anxiety, I’m using some t-shirts to provide compression.1/
He’s got a bad tooth that’s causing pain, and aggravating his hyperesthesia. To help reduce anxiety, I’m using some t-shirts to provide compression.1/
November 29, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Programming note- you’re going to notice Nutsy is in some non SEASONALS apparel right now.
He’s got a bad tooth that’s causing pain, and aggravating his hyperesthesia. To help reduce anxiety, I’m using some t-shirts to provide compression.1/
He’s got a bad tooth that’s causing pain, and aggravating his hyperesthesia. To help reduce anxiety, I’m using some t-shirts to provide compression.1/
—Wait, what you means iz no Mama & Babycat stuffings dis year?
-Well, Gramma said-
—WHAT KIND OF SEASONALS IZ DIS?! Nutsy sez is ThanksForGivings, so you gibs turkey wif Mama & Babycat stuffings. Is how works!
-Sometimes we give thanks without the stuffing kiddo. 1/
-Well, Gramma said-
—WHAT KIND OF SEASONALS IZ DIS?! Nutsy sez is ThanksForGivings, so you gibs turkey wif Mama & Babycat stuffings. Is how works!
-Sometimes we give thanks without the stuffing kiddo. 1/
November 27, 2025 at 9:25 PM
—Wait, what you means iz no Mama & Babycat stuffings dis year?
-Well, Gramma said-
—WHAT KIND OF SEASONALS IZ DIS?! Nutsy sez is ThanksForGivings, so you gibs turkey wif Mama & Babycat stuffings. Is how works!
-Sometimes we give thanks without the stuffing kiddo. 1/
-Well, Gramma said-
—WHAT KIND OF SEASONALS IZ DIS?! Nutsy sez is ThanksForGivings, so you gibs turkey wif Mama & Babycat stuffings. Is how works!
-Sometimes we give thanks without the stuffing kiddo. 1/
We are so thankful for each and every one of you. From our house to yours-
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 8:33 PM
We are so thankful for each and every one of you. From our house to yours-
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Unca Nutsy pregaming Thanksgiving Naps
November 27, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Unca Nutsy pregaming Thanksgiving Naps
When you’re orange, forget how stairs work, and get trapped downstairs
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
When you’re orange, forget how stairs work, and get trapped downstairs
Momma?
-Yes Butters?
How you fires a year?
-…I mean you say “this year is fired”
But year still dere. How you makes it go shoo?
-Errr…
-Yes Butters?
How you fires a year?
-…I mean you say “this year is fired”
But year still dere. How you makes it go shoo?
-Errr…
November 26, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Momma?
-Yes Butters?
How you fires a year?
-…I mean you say “this year is fired”
But year still dere. How you makes it go shoo?
-Errr…
-Yes Butters?
How you fires a year?
-…I mean you say “this year is fired”
But year still dere. How you makes it go shoo?
-Errr…
Mommmmmmaaaa!
-Nutsy! Inside voice! What do you need?
Where gobbles shirt?
-Errr…somewhere? Look, Auntie Lisa sent you this nice Christmas-
FIRST GOBBLES DEN REINDEER GAMES!! Now where gobbles shirt!?
-Volume buddy.
Looks, haz been a year.
1/
-Nutsy! Inside voice! What do you need?
Where gobbles shirt?
-Errr…somewhere? Look, Auntie Lisa sent you this nice Christmas-
FIRST GOBBLES DEN REINDEER GAMES!! Now where gobbles shirt!?
-Volume buddy.
Looks, haz been a year.
1/
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Mommmmmmaaaa!
-Nutsy! Inside voice! What do you need?
Where gobbles shirt?
-Errr…somewhere? Look, Auntie Lisa sent you this nice Christmas-
FIRST GOBBLES DEN REINDEER GAMES!! Now where gobbles shirt!?
-Volume buddy.
Looks, haz been a year.
1/
-Nutsy! Inside voice! What do you need?
Where gobbles shirt?
-Errr…somewhere? Look, Auntie Lisa sent you this nice Christmas-
FIRST GOBBLES DEN REINDEER GAMES!! Now where gobbles shirt!?
-Volume buddy.
Looks, haz been a year.
1/
Mommma
-Yes Nutsy?
You knows. Iz very positiving cat.
-Absolutely. You’re a bastion of positive thought. And snark.
ANYWAYS, has made a decides. Dis year is fired.
-Yeah, that bad tooth kind of is the icing on a terrible cake. 1/
-Yes Nutsy?
You knows. Iz very positiving cat.
-Absolutely. You’re a bastion of positive thought. And snark.
ANYWAYS, has made a decides. Dis year is fired.
-Yeah, that bad tooth kind of is the icing on a terrible cake. 1/
November 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Mommma
-Yes Nutsy?
You knows. Iz very positiving cat.
-Absolutely. You’re a bastion of positive thought. And snark.
ANYWAYS, has made a decides. Dis year is fired.
-Yeah, that bad tooth kind of is the icing on a terrible cake. 1/
-Yes Nutsy?
You knows. Iz very positiving cat.
-Absolutely. You’re a bastion of positive thought. And snark.
ANYWAYS, has made a decides. Dis year is fired.
-Yeah, that bad tooth kind of is the icing on a terrible cake. 1/
And Monday kicks off with a tiny food protest.
The potats have decided that they don’t want the healthy cat food I have in quantity.
No. They want the bougie, high cost Babycat. Which at the rate they eat would cost $250-$300/week. 😑
I’ve said no. Gramma says “but the babies”
Who will win?
The potats have decided that they don’t want the healthy cat food I have in quantity.
No. They want the bougie, high cost Babycat. Which at the rate they eat would cost $250-$300/week. 😑
I’ve said no. Gramma says “but the babies”
Who will win?
November 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
And Monday kicks off with a tiny food protest.
The potats have decided that they don’t want the healthy cat food I have in quantity.
No. They want the bougie, high cost Babycat. Which at the rate they eat would cost $250-$300/week. 😑
I’ve said no. Gramma says “but the babies”
Who will win?
The potats have decided that they don’t want the healthy cat food I have in quantity.
No. They want the bougie, high cost Babycat. Which at the rate they eat would cost $250-$300/week. 😑
I’ve said no. Gramma says “but the babies”
Who will win?
It does. It also means I’m trying to get the little monsters to pose. With limited success
November 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
It does. It also means I’m trying to get the little monsters to pose. With limited success
So the kittens are at rumpus age, meaning pics are a little harder to get.
With that said, pleas congratulate her tiny highness cranberry fluff on breaking the 600g mark!
With that said, pleas congratulate her tiny highness cranberry fluff on breaking the 600g mark!
November 23, 2025 at 6:32 PM
So the kittens are at rumpus age, meaning pics are a little harder to get.
With that said, pleas congratulate her tiny highness cranberry fluff on breaking the 600g mark!
With that said, pleas congratulate her tiny highness cranberry fluff on breaking the 600g mark!
Annnnd done! Sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor! 9/e
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Annnnd done! Sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor! 9/e
It’s the next day! Rejoyce! Your tree is up!
Now dig out the ornaments. I always recommend shatterproof ornaments the first year. You can get a couple packages of shatterproof ornaments from the local big box store.
Don’t put anything breakable and sentimental on the tree this year! 8/
Now dig out the ornaments. I always recommend shatterproof ornaments the first year. You can get a couple packages of shatterproof ornaments from the local big box store.
Don’t put anything breakable and sentimental on the tree this year! 8/
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
It’s the next day! Rejoyce! Your tree is up!
Now dig out the ornaments. I always recommend shatterproof ornaments the first year. You can get a couple packages of shatterproof ornaments from the local big box store.
Don’t put anything breakable and sentimental on the tree this year! 8/
Now dig out the ornaments. I always recommend shatterproof ornaments the first year. You can get a couple packages of shatterproof ornaments from the local big box store.
Don’t put anything breakable and sentimental on the tree this year! 8/
Give the tree and lights a minimum of 24 hours up time without decorating. You want to be sure that the tree is stable and the cats can’t get hurt. 7/
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Give the tree and lights a minimum of 24 hours up time without decorating. You want to be sure that the tree is stable and the cats can’t get hurt. 7/
If you are adding lights, I encourage you to wait 24 hours and then add lights. Then wait again. You want to be sure the cats can’t get snagged.
Don’t forget your weights! 6/
Don’t forget your weights! 6/
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If you are adding lights, I encourage you to wait 24 hours and then add lights. Then wait again. You want to be sure the cats can’t get snagged.
Don’t forget your weights! 6/
Don’t forget your weights! 6/
Assemble your tree. Or put your real tree in the stand.
Add weights to the base, then walk away. Seriously. Leave it and the cats alone for several hours. 5/
Add weights to the base, then walk away. Seriously. Leave it and the cats alone for several hours. 5/
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Assemble your tree. Or put your real tree in the stand.
Add weights to the base, then walk away. Seriously. Leave it and the cats alone for several hours. 5/
Add weights to the base, then walk away. Seriously. Leave it and the cats alone for several hours. 5/
Clean the floor area with an enzyme cleaner and let it sit and dry. Ignore your impatient cat. 3/
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Clean the floor area with an enzyme cleaner and let it sit and dry. Ignore your impatient cat. 3/
The key to getting a cat resistant tree is a mix of acclimating them to the new thing and having enough weight on the base to balance things if they climb.
Step 1- clean the space where the tree is going to go. That means moving things. Sometimes including the cat. 2/
Step 1- clean the space where the tree is going to go. That means moving things. Sometimes including the cat. 2/
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The key to getting a cat resistant tree is a mix of acclimating them to the new thing and having enough weight on the base to balance things if they climb.
Step 1- clean the space where the tree is going to go. That means moving things. Sometimes including the cat. 2/
Step 1- clean the space where the tree is going to go. That means moving things. Sometimes including the cat. 2/
So you wanna put up a Christmas tree, but you have cats. You’ve come to the right place!
You’ll need-
Patience
A tree (real or artificial doesn’t matter)
Weights for the base (sandbags or dumbbells) 1/
You’ll need-
Patience
A tree (real or artificial doesn’t matter)
Weights for the base (sandbags or dumbbells) 1/
November 23, 2025 at 5:41 PM
So you wanna put up a Christmas tree, but you have cats. You’ve come to the right place!
You’ll need-
Patience
A tree (real or artificial doesn’t matter)
Weights for the base (sandbags or dumbbells) 1/
You’ll need-
Patience
A tree (real or artificial doesn’t matter)
Weights for the base (sandbags or dumbbells) 1/
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November 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Looking for a gift for a pet lover? @artisticavenue.bsky.social did this amazing image of Max.
They’ve got a sale going right now!
They’ve got a sale going right now!
Look at the smart baby who mastered the big stairs AND the cat stairs and found Momma on the bed!!!
November 23, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Look at the smart baby who mastered the big stairs AND the cat stairs and found Momma on the bed!!!
Tater honey, up is the other way…
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Tater honey, up is the other way…