Yep the boy is 5. To be honest we don’t actually know when he was born, but when we went to collect him from the RSPCA all those years ago, they decided May 1st was as good a date as any! So, like the Queen, he has an official birthday :)
Oh and if you can’t quite see what the pressy is, here is a larger picture of the box it came in:
That sweet kitty sitting on the “climb and hide lookout” is not Austin!! The saga of the present opening and inspection by his lordship is for another day .. after I’ve had a long lie down and a few of my prescription meds. I hope that is ok?
Meanwhile, I think there is a beano over at Domino’s (Cat Wisdom 101) as it is also his birthday today :) Catnip and caviar! What more does a cat need? Except maybe salmon ;)
Happy birthday dear Austin! We are saving the good stuff for you at Domino's party.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Austin!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cool gift.
Happy Birthday pal. That is one fine looking cat tree there. Wouldn't mind having that myself (looking at M with longing eyes.)
ReplyDeleteWhoa! A containerful of salmon for His Lordship on the gracious occasion of your birthday. We all looooove you Austin. purrrr....meow!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY , Austin !
ReplyDeleteI hope you will get a lot of treats and boxes to open today :)
WOW AUSTIN!!! You sure hit the JACKPOT on your 5th birthday present!!! THAT IS ONE FANTASTIC PRESENT!!!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUSTIN! you will find that being 5 is just the BEST!!!!
Love, Cody
Happy Birthday Austin!! We hope your special day is fit for the king you are and we LOVE your gift!!! Many meows, purrs, snuggles, and hugs from Zee, Zoey, Mia, Peanut, Rolz, Harley, and Jazz. Special love from the humans, Dan and Deb.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Austin!!! That pressie looks awesome (but mom said meds may definitely be in order to put it together...haha)
ReplyDeleteOh my beautiful boy! Happy Birthday fellow Tuxie. Many more and I so wish I could share your tree with you.. xoxoxoxoxoxox
ReplyDeleteOne sees where Austin gets his genetic disposition toward abusable substances. [refrains from pointing paw -- that would be undignified]
ReplyDeleteBugs says happy birthday Austin and maybe that extremely cool prezzie will divert and distract from the siren lure of chemical enhancement . . . . Bugs suggests you to go bite something if life becomes unbearable without supplementation. That's his strategy of choice. May not work for everybody, though, he recognizes. He seeks to become more tolerant of others.
Bugs? How's that working for you?
Bugs: Where's the nip, Bean. You're driving me to it.
Happy birthday. We can't come to the party because we're fighting. Bean says we may have to go to our rooms and have quiet time out.
Happy Birthday, Austin, from Allegra, Ruby and me.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday ! Rosie has the same age as you and was also born in May and is also a Tuxi ! But her birthday is later, because I know exactly when she was born.
ReplyDeleteI guess May 1st is a popular day to pick for those unknown kitty births! There were quite a few celebrations today. I guess May is going to be one big celebration of kitty-dom!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Austin!! Our Mommy wants to know if she can celebrate like your Mom; with some medicines...non-recreational, of course!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Austin. Your Mom is hysterical. Hope she finishes her long lie down soon enough for you to open that great box. Hope you have a great great day.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much everyone. You make me smile :))
ReplyDeleteAustin is gratified by your kind good wishes and is now resting after a busy day nipping and napping! There is only so much a cat can take!!! ;)
Happy birthday, Austin! Being 5 is great.
ReplyDeleteYour new hideout looks really cool.
Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar
woo hoo Happy purrday dear Austin.
ReplyDeleteYour purrday present is pawsome. Lots of us can get up there with you and play. We hope you enjoyed your salmon.
purrs
>^,,^<
♥Abby♥Boo♥Ping♥Jinx♥Grace♥
Happy Birthday, Austin!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you scored on the pressy! Can't wait to hear the whole assembly saga. ha!
Austin, you don't look a day over three. Just don't start calling me an old ladycat. There will be h*ll to pay.
; ) Katie
Happy Birthday Austin. What a cool pressie. When I was adopted, they wrote my birthday as May 1st too but I don't celebrate it. On my last vet visit, they changed it to Sept 8. Go figure.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Austin! Five is a very good year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Austin! What a cool present you got!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great present. Happy Birthday, Austin.
ReplyDeleteWell, a proper King should also have an official noble back and ear scratcher!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Austin! Hope you had a great day with lots of sun puddles to snooze in!
I just stumbled upon your site and wanted to say it looks amazing and Happy Birthday to a handsome kitty cat!
ReplyDeleteNibbles, Nutty, Bingo & Buddy
xxxx
Oh my cat, Austin! Happy #5!! Fine cat tree you got there!
ReplyDeleteFive, eh? He doesn't look a day over four and a half ;) haha...
ReplyDeleteHappy bleated birthday to him!
Happy Birthday Austin!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't quite stumble on your blog but Layla's blog mentioned you and caught my interest. I'll have to go through what's here now and come back later. Happy birthday Austin from D-2, Jonquil, and Emily (Tinch's cats) and the little dog Dickon.
ReplyDeleteAustin is overwhelmed by all your kindness in wishing him a happy birthday ... well he would be if he wasn't in the middle of a very important tail chasing project!! And it is great to see some new friends posting comments too :)))
ReplyDeleteAustin, I loves you. xoxox
ReplyDeleteMe has come to sing the birthday song to yous!
ReplyDelete♥♥♫♪Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥¸
¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you ♪♫•*¨*
•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday Dear Austin!!!!! ♪♫•*
¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you! ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸
and many more!!!!!!
Kisses
Nellie & Kozmo
Hi Austin,,,I wish you a belated "Happy Birthday" . Your new "hang-out" looks pretty cool. Be sure to treat your Mommy to some soft purrs and warm nuzzles as she sets it up for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Austin. That's a great cat tree. Enjoy it and enjoy the birthday celebration.
ReplyDeletepawhugs, Max
I hope you had a great birthday Austin--the best one yet!! I love your big present!!! I'll bet you love it too!!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good present. Tommie is jealous. All he got for his birthday was a jar of turkey baby food, and Mickey Mouser stole some of it.
RC Cat: "We are so pleased to wish you a Happy Birthday. Such a royal gift! Excellent! We intend to print out the picture and post it in multiple places to prod Our own subjects. Salmon and catnip is nice ( and expected) but such a gift! Austin, you have trained them well. Best Wishes and Congrats!" (as dictated to Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge)
ReplyDeleteA Very Happy belated Birthday. I am sure you will do your best to ensure a great life and many moments of magic!
ReplyDeleteOh Dog! I'm sorry I'm late Austin, but I HAD to come by and wish you a very happy Gotcha! Day!
ReplyDeleteOh my Cod, I can't believes I missed your Birthday...that Human of mine is going to have to pay for theese one! Happy Belated Birthday Austin! And many more...I'z got my jazz paws goin' for ya bigtime and I'll have to make up for it by sending a special delivery of nip to you pronto (I know how crazy you are for the stuff.) PS: Neytiri sends a kitty kiss for your B-Day (I hope that will help our lateness factor...)
ReplyDeleteYour buddy Cloon