Saturday, May 23, 2009

Turning Lemons Into Lemonade

Due to the somewhat turbulant economy and Mommy spending her paychecks on bills instead of shiny new cat toys, the kittens are finding new and creative ways to get the most use out of the play things they already have. Submitted for your approval: Elvis and his Speed Ball 5000 Race Track and Scratcher.

To the untrained eye this looks like a simple scratch pad and toy chaser.
Elvis says, "Au contraire ma frere."

Not only does it provide endless hours of ball chasing play time..

Elvis also uses it as an outlet for his aggression replacement therapy...

And a relaxing place to soak up some rays...


A place for naps...


And last, but certainly not least, his favorite kitty past time, tail eating.
So here's to Elvis, adorable kitten, friend and now, economy crisis solution finder. Salut!

11 comments:

Marlene said...

Oh my gosh. That's great. Elvis, you are a great help in these harsh economic times! 9 and Chani have one of those ball tracks as well. I have to make sure that it's not in my room when I want to go to sleep, else I'll hear ball chasing all night long!

KatBoxJanitor said...

Elvis, you are just so helpful and creative!

And handsome, too!

Martin Hooper said...

Elvis is a cute little guy isnt he..?

Patti said...

To make it seem like a "new" toy, cover it with a piece of tissue paper, tucking the corner edges of the paper under the ball track. Then carefully reach under (so as not to rip the paper) and give the ball a spin. My girls go crazy ripping up the paper to get to the ball.

We all love Elvis! Now, HE is the king!!!

Martin Hooper said...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/lalalaurie/sets/72157607483757189/

Here are pics from laurie's flickr page of Albert and Elvis and the rest of their family as itty bitty babies!

The Island Cats said...

Hey, we got one of those that we haven't used in awhile...thanks, Elvis, for reminding us...we're gonna go take our aggression out on it right now!

AnnF said...

Elvis should get his own show, a kitty Martha Stewart.

Cat with a Garden said...

Wow, we didn't know they are SO MUCH fun, those scratchers! Pawsome!

Ducky said...

We went out and got one of these toys for our cats, yesterday. Our dogs like it just as much as they do! I love my babies. Just sayin'.

Cat with a Garden said...

Pssst, we gave you an award today.
Purrs!

kelley said...

Survey Says: Elvis is just so perfectly adorable no matter what he does...

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