The Mother Kitty’s Blog

The Mother Kitty’s blog is a historical repository of Melissa’s Kitties blog, which published consistently from 2006 to 2022. (May 2026: The blog may be revived and continued in the near future.)

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Melissa Connolly 12/17/18 Melissa Connolly 12/17/18

Guinea Pig

There’s always time for a nap.

Melissa Connolly 3/16/16 Melissa Connolly 3/16/16

Childhood

Gordon always knew how to keep himself busy.

Melissa Connolly 9/4/15 Melissa Connolly 9/4/15

Work

Tyrone knows what to do.

Melissa Connolly 2/20/13 Melissa Connolly 2/20/13

Storm

The Kitties are cozy and warm.

Melissa Connolly 1/16/12 Melissa Connolly 1/16/12

Prepare

Mini got it just right.

Melissa Connolly 5/8/11 Melissa Connolly 5/8/11

Beginner

This is how Gordon became a champion lap cat.

Melissa Connolly 1/8/09 Melissa Connolly 1/8/09

Similar

All kitties have this in common.

Melissa Connolly 5/7/08 Melissa Connolly 5/7/08

Wrinkles

The Kitties take over the area.

Melissa Connolly 4/29/08 Melissa Connolly 4/29/08

Heavy

It’s naptime!

Melissa Connolly 1/10/08 Melissa Connolly 1/10/08

Excess

Kitties are everywhere and that’s how I like it.

Melissa Connolly 6/5/07 Melissa Connolly 6/5/07

Your Paradise

These are the best kinds of naps.

Melissa Connolly 2/13/07 Melissa Connolly 2/13/07

Crash

Kitty life can be exhausting.

Melissa Connolly 10/3/06 Melissa Connolly 10/3/06

Quiet

It’s cuddle time for the Kitties.

Melissa Connolly 2/26/06 Melissa Connolly 2/26/06

Tea

A cup of tea with the Kitties is always recommended.