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08/04/2026

Friends... somebody sent me this video, and if this doesn't make you smile, I don't know what will. That little kiss just filled my love tank for the week. 🥹🍌❤️

Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ❤️ Happy Monday!I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing week!I thought I'd give yo...
08/03/2026

Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ❤️
Happy Monday!

I have a feeling this is going to be an amazing week!

I thought I'd give you all a quick update on life around here.

First things first... Mom is still on her never-ending quest to find a food that I actually approve of. I'm eating enough to survive, and I've negotiated extra chicken baby food between meals, so I really can't complain. (I'd still like to file a formal complaint anyway.)

The four stinky bottle babies are doing great! All of their little eyes are open now, and they're eating every 3 to 4 hours instead of every 2. That means Mom is finally getting a little more sleep, and honestly... she looks much less terrifying when she's not walking around like a sleep-deprived zombie.

Miss Kiki is doing amazing too! She gets her very last vaccine this Wednesday, and then she'll officially be ready to find her forever family. I am so proud of her. She's come such a long way. ❤️

And finally... yesterday Mom welcomed a brand new friend into our rescue family. We think he's about 6 weeks old. He has an injury to his lip and nose so this afternoon he's heading to the vet for FIV and FeLV testing, and then they'll take a closer look at his mouth to figure out exactly what's going on.

As always, we'll keep you updated and would appreciate lots of good thoughts for our newest little friend. Here's to a week full of healing, happy news, and maybe... just maybe... Mom finding a food that I don't suddenly decide I hate tomorrow.

Love,
Topanga Banana Frank 🍌
Chief Executive Banana Officer

08/02/2026

Friends... today I turned 10 months old! 🍌

To celebrate this very important milestone, I decided it was finally time to show you something new I learned. After lots of careful observation (and a little courage), I officially figured out how to climb into the wall box all by myself!

I was so proud of myself that I just had to show all my friends. Mom was proud too and kept telling me what a smart, brave girl I am. I think turning 10 months old is looking pretty good already. 💛

Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ❤️ I have made the difficult decision to contact the ASPCA.Last night started out perfectl...
08/02/2026

Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ❤️
I have made the difficult decision to contact the ASPCA.

Last night started out perfectly normal. Around 3:46 a.m. I had the zoomies. I completed approximately 97 laps across Mom's bed, launched myself off the headboard three times, and performed my nightly hair-chewing maintenance.

Everything was going according to schedule.

Then...

Without warning...

Mom reached over, scooped me up, tucked me under the blanket next to her, gave me a little kiss on the forehead...
..and had the AUDACITY to make me go to sleep.

EXCUSE ME?

I am a free-range nighttime athlete.

I had at least six more zoomies left in me and her hair inspection was only about 40% complete.

Friends, as I lay there against my own will, I could hear "In the Arms of an Angel" playing softly in the distance.

If anyone from the ASPCA is reading this, I would like to report unlawful interruption of my midnight activities.

Please send Churus, emotional support Lambies, and a team of investigators.

Love,
Topanga Banana Frank

Director of Overnight Athletics and Hair Maintenance

Hi friends! 🍌Mom just added a brand new Team Banana shirt! I wanted to make sure you all got the link. 💛I know so many o...
08/01/2026

Hi friends! 🍌

Mom just added a brand new Team Banana shirt! I wanted to make sure you all got the link. 💛

I know so many of you have been asking about sweatshirts, and I have good news... they're next! Mom is already working on them, so hang tight. I promise they're coming! 🍌🐑

Thank you for supporting me, my stinky foster babies, and all of our rescue friends. I can't wait to see everyone in their Team Banana gear! ❤️

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Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ❤️ I have made an executive decision.As many of you know, finding food that works for me i...
08/01/2026

Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ❤️
I have made an executive decision.

As many of you know, finding food that works for me is a whole thing. Between my megaesophagus and my very refined palate, everything has to be just the right consistency.

Well... about three months ago, Mom finally found one that checked all the boxes. The texture was perfect. I loved the taste. She was so excited she put it on auto-ship from Chewy because she thought the Great Food Search was officially over.

That was adorable of her.

Yesterday I walked over to my breakfast, gave it one polite sniff, looked Mom directly in the eyes, and said...

"Absolutely not."

Mom kept saying, "Topanga, what's wrong? You loved this yesterday!"

Yesterday is none of my business.

Friends... I simply don't eat that anymore.

Could I explain why? No.

Did anything actually change? Also no.

Am I currently making my mother question every food purchase she's ever made?

Obviously.

This is an important reminder that just because I approved something once does not mean I am interested in continuing that arrangement. I reserve the right to change my opinion at any moment, without notice, and I will not be taking questions.

Love,
Topanga Banana Frank
Director of Culinary Confusion 🍌

Friends... I have officially purchased a Lamby warehouse.Please don't fact-check that.The important thing is we now have...
07/31/2026

Friends... I have officially purchased a Lamby warehouse.

Please don't fact-check that.

The important thing is we now have enough Lambies that every foster kitten gets to take one home with them. I did briefly consider keeping all of them for myself... but then I remembered every baby deserves a Lamby while they wait for their forever family.

You're welcome, stinky babies. I know... I'm very generous. 🍌🐑

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Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ♥️You are not going to believe the level of disrespect I experienced in my own home this m...
07/31/2026

Hi friends. It’s me, Topanga ♥️
You are not going to believe the level of disrespect I experienced in my own home this morning.

Everything started exactly as it should. Mom and I woke up, she served me breakfast, fed the tiny stinky bottle babies, made her coffee, and then we settled onto the couch for our morning routine. I climbed into my spot so I could fill my love tank while Mom and I discussed our plans for the day. It was peaceful. It was perfect. It was exactly how mornings are supposed to be.

Then... it happened.

My human sister came downstairs.

Now naturally, I prepared myself for the usual greeting. You know... "Good morning, Topanga!" A forehead kiss. Maybe a few ear scratches. Perhaps a compliment about how breathtakingly beautiful I looked before 6:00 a.m. The standard morning procedures.

Instead...

She walked.

Right.

Past.

Me.

Friends... not one word.

Not "Hi, Topanga."

Not "Good morning, beautiful."

Not even eye contact.

For a brief moment, I questioned whether I had somehow become invisible overnight.

Well... obviously that couldn't be the case, so I did what any reasonable, emotionally neglected Siamese would do.

I SCREAMED FOR ATTENTION!

Immediately my human sister stopped, turned around, and said, "Hi, Topanga! I'm sorry... I am just tired."

Tired?

Human sister... with all due respect... that sounds like a YOU problem.

I should never have to announce my presence in my own house just to receive the proper morning acknowledgment that I have rightfully earned.

I suppose I'll forgive her this time... but only because I'm incredibly generous.

Please let this be a reminder to all humans: the cat gets greeted first. It's just basic manners.

Love,
Topanga Banana Frank
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07/31/2026

Mom says she has work to do.

I say productivity is temporary... snuggling me is forever.

So I parked myself right in the middle of her planner. Eventually she'll give up, admit I'm the priority, and spend more time with me. 😌🍌

Hi friends. It's me, Topanga.Mom says I have "big, beautiful eyes." At first, I thought it was just a compliment. Then I...
07/30/2026

Hi friends. It's me, Topanga.
Mom says I have "big, beautiful eyes."

At first, I thought it was just a compliment. Then I realized... they're actually a tool.

Need an extra Churu? Big eyes. Want Mom to stop working and pet me instead? Big eyes. Accidentally knocked a pen off the desk? Big eyes. Climbed somewhere I absolutely wasn't supposed to be? Big eyes. Need everyone to believe I've never done a single naughty thing in my entire life? ...Big eyes.

I've found that if I tilt my head just a little, make my pupils extra round, and stare directly into Mom's soul for approximately 4.7 seconds... she completely forgets whatever she was about to say.

Honestly, it's one of my greatest talents.

Some cats use speed. Some cats use strength. I use emotional manipulation.

And judging by the number of treats I've received today... I'd say it's working beautifully.

Love,
Topanga Banana Frank 🍌👀
Chief Big Eyes Officer (CBEO)
Director of Pupil Expansion

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