Claws Make the Cat

I’m participating in the Blogging From A to Z Challenge. Today’s blog is brought to you by the letter C as in CLAWS! Did you really think I was gonna say anything else? I got sharp claws and I’m not afraid to use them. Oh, I don’t use them on the furniture, I use them to defend myself and to show my superiority.

Here’s how I sharpen my claws.

My claws are sharp and I have no fear. They strike terror into humans. The other day I was playing with TW. My claws barely touched her delicate aging dry skin and she got all kinds of scratches. The reason my claws are so long and sharp is that no one has the cojones to trim them—not even the vet. TW used to have a woman come to the condo to trim Nicky and Autumn’s claws once a month or so but when she saw me, she told TW she wouldn’t do it unless I had some Xanax or something.

Photo © Maggie Swanson

C is for Cinnamon, who’s 14 years young. This pretty calico is a special needs cat but don’t let that stop you from reading this and inquiring about her. She’s trained the volunteers to tell her story while she rests.

Cinnamon is a great 14 year old lady who loves a good lap. She enjoys eating and lounging. Cinnamon came to us when her elderly owner passed away. She does fine with children and other cats. Cinnamon is on a special hypoallergenic diet that can be purchased at a pet food store, but does cost a little extra money. She also has hyperthyroidism which means she requires a pill twice a day which she takes in a treat pocket, so it is no trouble. Cinnamon also has a thing for towels and we supply her with one to pee on once daily. She never pees anywhere else except the towel and the litterbox. As you can see, Cinnamon has some quirks, but she is worth it!

If you’re innerested in Cinnamon or any of the cats at PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk, CT, you can find more information on their web site.


During this Challenge I’ll be spotlighting adoptable cats from A to Z. If you have any fosters, rescues or cats that need to be rehomed and you want them featured here, drop me an email or message the Stunning Keisha page on FB. Our featured letter A cat, Annika, had found a home. Can we work our magic again?