Thursday, May 21, 2026

Lanie's Log - Lucky 7

I have been a prisoner for 7 months now. Can you believe it? The Man Warden said I have gone from a prisoner to the one who rules the prison, as it should be.

Overall, if you didn't know I had been feral, you would  just think I was a slightly skittish cat. I live my life more or less like Tigris and Styx, just with fewer cuddles and hat tax. I spend significantly less time in my cell. The people hardly ever see me in there. 

Here are a few pictures from this week.


Showing my tortitude to the Lady Warden

Shining in the sun

Sleeping on Lady Warden's desk (I will only do this if she is not in the room)

Hunting the bird

Guarding the house at night

People have asked if I have shown an interest in going outside. I do like to look out the window, especially when it is open. A couple mornings a week, I pace in the window and call, but that is for pets. I never go near a door when the people are trying to go in and out. Styx is the one who does that, all the time.

Lanie, Prisoner #3 (who is far less prisoner now and more happy enough girl)


Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Tuesdays with Tigris - Another Week

 The Lady was very busy last week and was barely home. She said life is going to slow down a bit now. I had to tolerate late dinners and late breakfasts, besides the hat tax. May we be back into our routine soon.



Monday, May 18, 2026

Mischief Monday - A Belated Thank You - by Styx

 Hi friends, hi friends, hi friends,

I am delayed in giving this thanks because the Lady, who is the controller of the purse was a bit delayed in her part of this. I hope this post makes up for the delay!

Cecilia won my "When will the Snow be Gone" contest and was generous and donated her prize to the charity of our choice in memory of Hailey and Zaphod. We love, so, so, so many charities that help animals, but in the end, Lady made a donation to the Ottawa Paw Pantry. Thank you Cecilia for letting us help feed animals in need.

Now, to make up for this delay, Lady thought we could say sorry by share us wearing some costumes she found in the Paw Pantry storage unit when cleaning it out. She bought them in the "pre-sale" for an upcoming garage sale. These are dog costumes. Lady laughed so hard she cried. 



We hope this makes up for the delay.

Thanks again Cecilia for your generosity. 

Styx, who is now hiding with the girls

Friday, May 15, 2026

Nature Friday - Spring, Spring, Spring - Styx and Lanie

 Hi friends, hi friends, hi friends,

It is your best buddy Styx, who would never be forgotten and Lanie too! We have been spending a lot of time by the window as it is open, open, open and spring is in the air! 



Lady snapped the following pictures for us to share with you.

A Stunning Sunset

Daffodils she planted years ago that only started coming up more recently



Trilliums - such a pretty spring flower

Thanks to Rosy and Sunny for hosting this event.

Styx and Lanie too


Thursday, May 14, 2026

Lanie's Log - Happy Enough

It has been over 200 days since my imprisonment. It feels like only yesterday I was a wild cat, and here I am, living as a house cat.

While I did not appreciate my original capture, I have assimilated well. If you can't beat them join them.

Hanging out

I spend most of my day out of my room. I really like the upstairs now. I usually eat my breakfast and dinner up there. I love to play with the Wardens and Styx (I would like to play with Gris, but she says no). I also love to watch out the window, especially when it is open. While I like looking, I don't really want to go outside. 

I am even getting caught doing things I shouldn't. Can you spot me in this picture?


Life is good enough for now. I think being part of a clowder (a group of cats) helps. 

The Lady Warden's Dad gave her this:


Some would say she is already there.

Lanie, Prisoner #3