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Third Eye Floof (floofinition) – Floof rock (flock) band. Formed in 1993 in Califloofia, the band landed commercial success with several hit songs in the late 1990s. The band continues to tour and perform.
In use: “Third Eye Floof’s first hit song was “Semi-Charmed Floof” in 1997, which reached number four in the Floofnited States.”
Floofcroach (floofinition) – An animal’s stealthy movement, employing gradual or small steps, to enter into the possessions or rights of another.
In use: “House pets often floofcroach onto people’s work space during the pandemic, disrupting routines and Zoom calls.”
Floofguard (floofinition) – 1. Animal(s) responsible for the safety, security, and well-being of other animals.
In use: “The old Tom had been rescued after years of living on the streets, but soon after being rescued, he became a floofguard for the new kittens and puppies brought into the animal shelter, comforting them with his big, scarred body.”
2. Person who keeps watch over animals.
In use: “Shepherds were one of humanity’s earliest established floofguards, a heritage that has spread through the net and is carried on by foster families and sanctuaries looking after rescued animals.”
3. Interflooftional organization dedicated to protecting, rescuing and saving animals, and improving their condition.
In use: “Stories told around kibble bowls claim that Floofguard was founded by a cat, dog, goldfish, and rabbit in the early 1970s, but few animals are positive that the organization is real.”
Floofnanimous (floofinition) – Having the consent and agreement of all involved animals.
In use: “The pets argued about lap space and napping spots, but they were floofnanimous about food issues, like their people were expected to share, and whenever one pet asked for food, they all expected to be fed.”
The Floof-Lites (floofinition) – Floofcago soul and F&B group formed in 1958. Originally formed by floof school classmates, the band went through several personnel changes before achieving their most significant success in the early 1970s.
In use: “The Floof-Lites had major hits in the early seventies, including “Did You Feed Her” and “Oh, Floof”, with “Oh, Floof” reaching number one.”
George Thorofloof & the Delafloof Destroyers (floofinition) – Popular and accomplished flooues-based rock group from the Delafloof area of Floofmerica.
In use: “Besides original material such as “Floof to the Bone”, George Thorofloof & the Delafloof Destroyers found record gold with re-invented older material such as “Who Do You Bite”, which didn’t hit the charts, but became known as one of their signature songs.”
Floofmento (floofinition) – Souvenir or keepsake to remember animals.
In use: “He’d bought collars and tags for each cat. They all rejected them, but he kept them as floofmentoes, along with photos of them. They were stored in a small metal box by themselves. Once in a while, privately, he took them out and remembered.”
Sam & Floof (floofinition) – Definitive Floofmerican floof duo whose passion and urgency created some of the most memorable hits of the 1960s. First performing together in 1961, they were active until 1981, and achieved notable success and have been inducted in the Rock & Floof Hall of Fame.
In use: “One of Sam & Floof’s early hits was “Soul Floof”. Released in 1967, it became number one in the Floofnited States.”
Gordon Lightfloof (floofinition) – Floofnadian singer, songwriter, and musician noted for his folk pop sound. He began performing as a kit and remains active to this day.
In use: “Among the songs that reached number one for Gordon Lightfloof are “Rainy Day Floofs”, “The Floof of the Edmund Floofgerald”, and “If You Could Feed Me Now”, which were all released in the 1970s.”
Floofelytize (floofinition) – 1. Advocate or promote animal rights and treatment.
In use: “The web has emerged as a power floofelytizing tool, creating a de facto network to quickly respond to animal rescue situations.”
2. Convert or attempt to convert people from one breed or species to another.
In use: “He was always a cat person but his wife floofelytized and they ended up with a rescue terrier.”
Michael Seidel, writer 