24 September 2010

Little Meow Place (Part II) — The Mouse Hole



EJ felt the renovations was well worth it despite the many incoveniences, missed lunches and constant cleaning. 

The cats had to be caged up for at least eight hours for the making of the 'mouse hole'. 

It was hard work drilling through the wall.

By the time the cement at and around the 'mouse hole' dried, it was evening. When the workers finished for the day and left, the cats were let out. These were their responses.





See how Kenggy's body reacted looking through the 'mouse hole'. Note the floor tiles are of different sizes and colours. In the background are the beautiful hand-drawn tiles. The trays near the wall are the cats' extra toilet for just in case a few of them need to go.

Kenggy testing out the 'mouse hole'...

...and here is her certified approval!

Perhaps the 'mouse hole' should be renamed as 'Meow Hole'! What do you think?

PS:  EJ would like to thank Linda (EJ's classmate since primary days) for those lovely tiles; Susan Chan (EJ's mom's neighbour) for the tiles; EJ's mom for the tiles; Tony and Sally for the work well done. The kitties meowed their thanks.


The meow toilet continues here.

29 comments:

Ellen Whyte said...

BRILLIANT! Both the idea, and the toll collecting kitty!

Annie Bear said...

This is great! This was a lot of work but clearly so worth it. I love all the kitties' responses. I like Tortie collecting toll. The best, of course, is Kenggy's stumps of approval. LOL! The tiles are so lovely. Looks like the Mouse Hole or Meow Hole is a complete success!

Kay L. Davies said...

It's wonderful, and obviously it was a community effort. Aren't friends great? Almost as great as cats? Maybe. ;~) I like "mouse hole" - it sounds so perfect for a roomful of cats.

Kay
Alberta, Canada

Splendid Little Stars said...

The mouse hole is really cool and everyone loves it! What a wonderful space, and with such lovely tiles, too! The last photo is great!

Boo-Bah AKA Iris said...

How great is that hole!! They look so happy and seem to love it. The tiles are really beautiful.
I loved all the pictures.

lupie said...

Meooowww
They all looked pleased! :)
I am trying to imagine ... the mouse hole leads from where to where?

ManekiNeko said...

I laughed so hard at the Toll Collector that I nearly choked on my coffee! :-)

Your cats must spend all their waking hours offering prayers of thanks for their good fortune. My cat, in fact, prays that she can move to your house! LOL.

Linens and Royals said...

You are a wonderful person to do this for your cats and I think your efforts are appreciated by all. The pictures are great but you set a very high standard for the rest of us cat lovers to follow. All cats will be demanding such holes and the sound of drilling and sawing will be heard around the world.

Boom Nisanart said...

Wow, This is so cool ! Puddy can't wait till you completed the renovation. Just be Fun house for cats !
By the way I really love your " Meow Hole" and the beautiful tiles..All you done it's proof how much you love your kids...I'm very happy with you. I can't wait to see the next post : )

We love Luna said...

ConCATulations dear friends, this idea is absolutely fantastic!Adorable!
purrs
Luna

The Chair Speaks said...

Thank you all for your comments and encouragements as well as allowing me to share my joy and happiness including funny moments with my cats.

Boom: Please let Puddy know that this Meow Hole renovation was done 2 years ago and I am now slowly trying to make it better myself.

Lupie: The Meow Hole was done specifically for Kenggy to move from Meow Room to Meow Yard and vice versa.

Old Kitty said...

Awwwww Beautiful Kenggy approves!! Awwww this is such a lovely thing to do for her - and should definitely be the Meow Hole!!!

The tiles are very pretty!! Thank you EJ and friends and family for giving all your amazing kitties such a wonderful place!!! Especially for Tortie to collect kitty Toll! LOL!

Take care
x

Kea said...

It was a terrific idea that turned out beautifully! And the hand-painted tiles are lovely too, add a nice touch.

Hannah and Lucy said...

We are doing the happy dance to celebrate Kenggy's mousehole - the fees will also give Kenggy some money to go in the treat fund!!

Gattina said...

That's a real cat's palace ! Buckingham is just a pale building against this ! Wonderful job and happy cats !

Marg said...

Those are such wonderful pictures of all of them testing the new hole. We really like that. Good job of making that hole. They sure are happy.
Have a great week end.

SASS....Sammy Andy Shelly Sierra said...

We love the mouse hole and think it's a most wonderful idea!!!!!!

Wonderful pictures!!!!

Brian's Home Blog said...

That is the coolest thing I've seen in a while!

DIGITAL WORLD PAGES ARCHIVE said...

Wonderful!

Carolyon said...

That looks SO fun! I want one!

GRAÇA said...

Acho que eles estão muito contentes! ,vai ser uma brincadeira para eles!?
ROnronzinhos ai para casa da
Kika

ANGEL ABBYGRACE said...

WE all love it -- the "meow" hole!

purrin
xo
Abby

meowmeowmans said...

Hey, it's a MEOWse hole. MOL.

Totally cool! :)

Catherine said...

i LOVE IT!!! How lucky and obviously well loved are these kitties to have a special mouse hole doorway made just for them. Oh yes, I can see this is going to be a very fun thing!

Happy Saturday!
xo Catherine

Kat said...

I think your cats are really sooo lucky to have someone like you! I love the meow hole - wish I can do one like that but I'm sure the apartment manager will come after me!
LOve the funny coments by the cats too, especially the toll collector.

i beati said...

i like the multi tile - last cat dead ringer for Kissipurr

Papa Hero said...

NICE PLACE FOR CATS..I SHARED THIS IN MY FB FAN PAGE...

Ashkarya said...

MEOW Hole!! All right!

T said...

This is so cool! I'm clearly late to the party but is the mouse hole how they get from inside to outside or is it just a way to get from one enclosed room to another. Whatever the case I love it and clearly the cats do it!