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Title: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 23, 2011, 07:37:02 PM
And I have no clue what to do with the thing.

Bad timing... the property manager is inspecting units tomorrow and I do not have a pet deposit which is at least $300.  I'm not sure I want to let this thing loose in my apartment because I may never find it again.  I'm no judge of cats, but it looks less than a year old.  Doesn't seem to be feral or violent (yet).

Looks like a little orange and white tabby.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Duke Nukum on August 23, 2011, 07:38:34 PM
Mazel tov!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 23, 2011, 07:40:22 PM
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa106/beckahk9/Shelter/kitten.jpg)
Like this only a little larger.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: catsmtrods on August 23, 2011, 07:45:42 PM
I'm sorry!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 23, 2011, 07:49:54 PM
But I wanted a dog. :(

Looked at some dogs over the weekend after dropping off some food at the shelter.  Publix had big bags of Purina on sale for $10.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Thor on August 23, 2011, 07:58:11 PM
So Chris finally got a little *****..... :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: RightCoast on August 23, 2011, 08:02:52 PM
Quote
I have a cat now...


N/T

All you need to say.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 23, 2011, 08:17:41 PM
So Chris finally got a little *****..... :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
:rimshot:

Your jokes are as bad as my sister's.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 23, 2011, 08:32:31 PM
My advice to you is to put the tyke in the bathroom, with a bowl of dry catfood and water each. Make sure you have a litter box in there with it. Keep the toiletcover seat down. Put the toilet paper in a closet(mine happens to be the champion shredder). A box with a blanket or old towel would be good as well.....
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on August 23, 2011, 08:43:23 PM
My advice to you is to put the tyke in the bathroom, with a bowl of dry catfood and water each. Make sure you have a litter box in there with it. Keep the toiletcover seat down. Put the toilet paper in a closet(mine happens to be the champion shredder). A box with a blanket or old towel would be good as well.....

Yup. Landlord ain't likely to go trippin' in to your bathroom.

Of course, if the cat starts ripping up the wallpaper and bouncing off the walls while the LL is hangin' around, your ass will be sucking buttermilk.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 23, 2011, 09:05:11 PM
Done and done.  Got the cat transferred to the bathroom with cold water, food, and a litter box.  Whether he knows how to use the latter I guess I'll find out in the morning.

Joke's on him... I'm out of TP. :tongue:

I folded up an old sweater and put in the pet carrier.  I suppose that will have to do for a bed until I can get something else.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 23, 2011, 09:12:48 PM
Yup. Landlord ain't likely to go trippin' in to your bathroom.

Of course, if the cat starts ripping up the wallpaper and bouncing off the walls while the LL is hangin' around, your ass will be sucking buttermilk.  :-)
It'll probably just hide.

Took me almost an hour to coax it from under the car it was hiding under into the carrier.  I expected more of a fuss on the ride home in the car, but it was okay.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 23, 2011, 09:22:58 PM
Done and done.  Got the cat transferred to the bathroom with cold water, food, and a litter box.  Whether he knows how to use the latter I guess I'll find out in the morning.

Joke's on him... I'm out of TP. :tongue:

I folded up an old sweater and put in the pet carrier.  I suppose that will have to do for a bed until I can get something else.

Well you don't need to keep him in the bathroom when you are there, unless you work overnites...Just keep him in the bathroom when you are at work. Get a spray bottle to help train him not to scratch furniture or anything else you don't want him to do(jump on table, countertops). You should let him sleep with you , so you have a nice bond.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on August 23, 2011, 10:03:37 PM
:rimshot:

Your jokes are as bad as my sister's.

It might be bad, but it was pretty funny.   :-)  Pets pick you, you know.   :cheersmate:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 23, 2011, 10:47:46 PM
It might be bad, but it was pretty funny.   :-)  Pets pick you, you know.   :cheersmate:
It had a brother/sister that got run over messing around in the road.  The cat was hanging around the body and surrounding area.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on August 23, 2011, 11:33:32 PM
H5 for taking in the "hands up" cat  :-) 

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DoJw08OsmV8/TYjS6RnsbfI/AAAAAAAAApA/-wM_-IiptPE/s400/CatHandsUp.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Firechild on August 24, 2011, 02:55:02 AM
I love kitties!! Soo here's my tribute to your new ***** cat!

Be fearless,  click on it! :D  works with the hyperlink only for some reason, not with the pics...it's a sig for my bike forum ~
http://www.thecatarena.com/vids/*****.wmv

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/catarina007/Smilies/lovebike.gif)  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/catarina007/blinkies/bonitaplaya.gif)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v50/catarina007/Avatars/kitten3-1.gif) (http://"http://www.thecatarena.com/vids/*****.wmv")

raaaaaaaawr
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on August 24, 2011, 05:15:55 AM
So Chris finally got a little *****..... :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

GAWD!  you beat me to it!  :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on August 24, 2011, 10:12:35 AM
Aww, sounds like a cute little guy.  Get the kitty checked out for FIV/FeLV  before you invest too much emotional time with it.

Been there too many times.   :(
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on August 24, 2011, 12:59:53 PM
That was very nice of you to take him in, Chris.  I have one kind of that color, too, and he was found as a kitten hanging around his dead mother by the side of the road.  He's the best cat, never has done anything wrong.  A real peach.  Have you named it yet?  How's he doing?  Did he take to the litter box OK?  I imagine he did.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on August 24, 2011, 01:14:30 PM
orange tabbys are the best one's
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 24, 2011, 02:03:26 PM
That was very nice of you to take him in, Chris.  I have one kind of that color, too, and he was found as a kitten hanging around his dead mother by the side of the road.  He's the best cat, never has done anything wrong.  A real peach.  Have you named it yet?  How's he doing?  Did he take to the litter box OK?  I imagine he did.
Yeah, he found the litter box on his own and used it.  From the looks of it, he ate plenty last night and no accidents to clean up yet.  He was calm this morning.  I got up early to check on him and refill the water bowl.  I have to leave him in the bathroom until I get home but I'll let him wander around the apartment later.  I blocked off the kitchen with some big boxes I weighed down and can close the door to the bedroom.  He should be okay.

I think it has yellow eyes.  Is that normal?  They're a mix of green with mostly yellow.  (The whites are white.  He doesn't look sick.)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on August 24, 2011, 02:35:12 PM
like this?

(http://www.rickeystokesnews.com/images/articles/othello(1of1)-2_small.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on August 24, 2011, 04:03:03 PM
Chris, good on you for giving the little guy a home!!

You only need to lock him in the bathroom for a day or two while you are gone to make sure he uses the litter box, then he can find it on his own.

Either leave the food and water in there too, or move it to your kitchen. I have always fed my cats dry cat food, the canned stuff stinks too much as far as I'm concerned. I have one of those tower things that holds a small bag of food, and they eat whenever they want.

I have TP shedders...Puffer (  :bawl: ) and Bailey shred with their teeth, the other two could care less about it. Mine have had their front claws removed, so I don't have to worry about damage or them clawing their way up the furniture.

Cats are difficult to contain...they can find their way into or over all kinds of situations. If their whiskers "fit" through a space, they think their bodies will too. He will most likely want to sleep with you too. Make sure not to leave any food out on the kitchen counter. None of the girls grab anything off of my counters, but I did have one before that would grab baggies of cookies or biscuits and shred them all over the place. 

If you are going to keep him, I would recommend that you get quickly get him neutered. I have only had one male who was older than we were told, when he was brought into the house. He was not declawed or neutered and he was a holy terror. He clawed up a leather wingback chair and sliced up the sides of a cherry armoire, and I would find him sitting on top of the cornice boards after he climbed up the drapes. He also "sprayed" his territory all over the place. After about a month of this, he went to a new home, I got new hardwood floors in my LR, DR and foyer and new carpet all upstairs. The ex didn't bring home any more "surprise" animals after that.....
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 24, 2011, 04:05:42 PM
I'm keeping it out of the kitchen for now.  I had to live with a female cat that wasn't spayed.  What a monster.  I'll never do that again.  I called a nearby vet... it's $60 for a checkup and tests. I'll stop by on Saturday. 

I don't think he's big enough to reach the toilet paper roll.  I did leave some "toys" in there with him.  A half-full bottle of fiber pills (it rattles :-)), a ball, a knotted-up terrycloth, and a small cardboard box.

I have no idea what I'm doing. :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on August 24, 2011, 04:11:12 PM
I'm keeping it out of the kitchen for now.  I had to live with a female cat that wasn't spayed.  What a monster.  I'll never do that again.  I called a nearby vet... it's $60 for a checkup and tests. I'll stop by on Saturday. 

I don't think he's big enough to reach the toilet paper roll.  I did leave some "toys" in there with him.  A half-full bottle of fiber pills (it rattles :-)), a ball, a knotted-up terrycloth, and a small cardboard box.

I have no idea what I'm doing. :rofl:

Not to worry, they are quite good at training their "parents".
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on August 24, 2011, 04:27:32 PM
I'm keeping it out of the kitchen for now.  I had to live with a female cat that wasn't spayed.  What a monster.  I'll never do that again.  I called a nearby vet... it's $60 for a checkup and tests. I'll stop by on Saturday. 

I don't think he's big enough to reach the toilet paper roll.  I did leave some "toys" in there with him.  A half-full bottle of fiber pills (it rattles :-)), a ball, a knotted-up terrycloth, and a small cardboard box.

I have no idea what I'm doing. :rofl:

You have a cat, you don't own it, it owns you. Enjoy.

BTW I have an orange tabby, Tigoo, by name. He is, by all accounts, a glorious bastard.   :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 24, 2011, 06:50:07 PM
I'm keeping it out of the kitchen for now.  I had to live with a female cat that wasn't spayed.  What a monster.  I'll never do that again.  I called a nearby vet... it's $60 for a checkup and tests. I'll stop by on Saturday. 

I don't think he's big enough to reach the toilet paper roll.  I did leave some "toys" in there with him.  A half-full bottle of fiber pills (it rattles :-)), a ball, a knotted-up terrycloth, and a small cardboard box.

I have no idea what I'm doing. :rofl:
You are doing a great job Chris. I would suggest a scratching post so he scratches that and not your furniture. If you have plants, get some cat grass as a deterrent(At your local Walmart in the pet department :-)). get a stuffed mouse if you can. Jingles has one that she loves, loves, loves!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 24, 2011, 07:11:04 PM
Already got a scratching post.  It seems to be avoiding me right now.

Time to change the litter box.  Phew.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 24, 2011, 07:26:49 PM
Everything in my apartment is pretty much cat-proof as it is.  Scratchy surplus office chairs and a sofa that is older than I am, wooden desks, and metal tables.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 24, 2011, 07:52:06 PM
Already got a scratching post.  It seems to be avoiding me right now.

Time to change the litter box.  Phew.

Have you picked him up and cuddle with him yet??? you mentioed once you were tall. If he is small enough , put him on your shoulder and scratch behind his ears. Walk around the room and reassure him. And give him a name!!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 24, 2011, 07:53:46 PM
He barely lets me touch him.  I haven't tried to pick him up yet.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on August 24, 2011, 07:56:54 PM
He barely lets me touch him.  I haven't tried to pick him up yet.

You might want one of these first.

(http://www.fordogtrainers.com/images/bite-suit-dog-protection-suit-72.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on August 24, 2011, 08:27:33 PM
In addition to your scratching post, you might want to get a cardboard scratcher.  I have some cats that use only the post, others that are exclusive to the scratcher, and one that doesn't care which one he uses, so long as he gets to scratch something.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 24, 2011, 08:30:20 PM
He (I think I saw a set of berries down there) used the scratching post to scratch himself with.  It's the other way around, dummy! :rofl:

He seems to understand 'no'.  I picked him up and the claws came out, so I put him back down.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on August 25, 2011, 06:35:09 AM
I picked him up and the claws came out, so I put him back down.

 :lmao:  he has you so trained!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on August 25, 2011, 10:49:17 AM
He barely lets me touch him.  I haven't tried to pick him up yet.


Just keep petting him, Puss..........errr, cats like that.

 O-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 25, 2011, 11:01:29 AM
He's really skinny and has these hollow areas on his body.  It looks a little disturbing.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on August 25, 2011, 11:26:16 AM
He's really skinny and has these hollow areas on his body.  It looks a little disturbing.

That's why his turds stink so badly -- he's been eating bugs and snails and all manner of stuff besides regular cat food, which gives his turds a DIFFERENT kinda stink.

Load him up -- feed him plenty. He'll love you long time.  :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on August 25, 2011, 11:27:27 AM
That's why his turds stink so badly -- he's been eating bugs and snails and all manner of stuff besides regular cat food, which gives his turds a DIFFERENT kinda stink.

Load him up -- feed him plenty. He'll love you long time.  :rotf:

Uh huh.

It'll get better as he eats more real cat food, gets healthier.

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 25, 2011, 11:32:29 AM
He tore into the cat toy I bought for him.  There's not much left of it, but I wore him out yesterday.

He's discovered chairs.  Now he likes to sit up high and watch everything.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on August 25, 2011, 02:32:20 PM
A wadded up foil ball makes a good free cat toy. 

My latest adoptee, a girl, doesn't like being picked up at all.  She's very affectionate if I pet her while she just sits/lays there.  He may never be a cuddler.  Oh Frank, her name is Ellie.  Don't you have an Ellie? 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 25, 2011, 07:33:57 PM
Someone had their first accident.

I made the mistake of vacuuming the living room.  Cat immediately pinched a loaf on the carpet.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 25, 2011, 07:39:18 PM
Someone had their first accident.

I made the mistake of vacuuming the living room.  Cat immediately pinched a loaf on the carpet.

the poor little tyke!!!maybe you should put him in the bathroom when you vacuum. I put Jingles(She is 2) in the bedroom when i am cleaning using chemicals like ammonia or bleach.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 25, 2011, 07:42:09 PM
Yeah.  Oops.

He's lounging on one of the extra chairs here.  I guess he's okay now.  Good think I always keep a box of latex gloves around, mostly for auto repair and cleaning.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on August 25, 2011, 07:47:58 PM
Someone had their first accident.

I made the mistake of vacuuming the living room.  Cat immediately pinched a loaf on the carpet.

happens to me EVERYTIME! :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 25, 2011, 07:50:31 PM
He didn't eat as much today but he's looking a little better.  Maybe that's why he was so fussy yesterday, because  I didn't re-fill his food bowl.  There was still a little left.  Play time was okay.  I tried to convince him a rattle made a good toy but he didn't go for it; he still prefers the thing-on-a-stick.

His teeth are very tiny.  You can barely see them, which is okay with me.  He hasn't tried to bite me.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rebel on August 26, 2011, 08:41:41 AM
And I have no clue what to do with the thing.

Bad timing... the property manager is inspecting units tomorrow and I do not have a pet deposit which is at least $300.  I'm not sure I want to let this thing loose in my apartment because I may never find it again.  I'm no judge of cats, but it looks less than a year old.  Doesn't seem to be feral or violent (yet).

Looks like a little orange and white tabby.

Lawn mower and shovel come to mind.  :popcorn:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 09:38:48 AM
 :rotf: I guess you don't like cats.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rebel on August 26, 2011, 09:51:27 AM
:rotf: I guess you don't like cats.

Don't tell my mom.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on August 26, 2011, 09:51:31 AM
:rotf: I guess you don't like cats.

Well, the fur does tend to clean out the underside of the lawn mower.

The shovel is just to remove the sticky bits.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 26, 2011, 09:57:12 AM
His teeth are very tiny.  You can barely see them, which is okay with me.  He hasn't tried to bite me--yet.

Fixt, because he will.  It'll be a little "love bite."
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on August 26, 2011, 01:18:17 PM
He'll know now to run and hide when you are vacuuming. Mine disappear soon as I turn it on. They do not like it at all!!!!

He might have not eaten much yesterday because there wasn't much left in the bowl....he's had to look for food probably most of his short life, and he's trying to save it. Go get one of the small food tower and bowl combo things. Saw some at BigLots here last week and they were about $3. You are getting kitten food, right? Do not give it milk either....supposedly it's actually bad for them.

Wait til he decides to use your finger for a teething stick!  :wink:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on August 26, 2011, 02:16:31 PM
have you found the kitty's ass button?





































old George Carlin bit  :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: vesta111 on August 26, 2011, 04:19:47 PM
have you found the kitty's ass button?

Chris for the love of Mike, leave that poor cat alone.

Leave out food and water, take a walk and if possible find a tree stump, bring it home and the cat has a natural scratching post. No need to spend money for a manufactured scratching post that may have chemicals in it that the cat finds offensive.

Ignore the sucker for a few days and natural curiosity will bring the kitten to wonder why and start trying to get your attention. Anything in your apartment that is 5 feet or more high will be a challenge to the cat to climb on and sit watching HIS HOME.

Save your nickles and dimes and buy the electronic cat kitty litter cleaners. Wonderful things you only have to dump a full tray once a week and never have to manually clean up.     I have 2 full grown Maine Coon cats that are so large their dumps are larger then my dogs.   No way I could keep up with cleaning their offal were it not for the device that does it all.

Cats hate to be ignored, you will find this out when you go to bed and find the cat sleeping on your head.

BTW, cats do nip or love bite each other and if your cat nips or love bites you do not take offense, it means the cat has excepted you, don't get angry just move aside, this is CAT behavior that means they love you.

Make sure your tetanus's shot are up to date,  and make sure the cat has a place to sleep next to you, never know when a winter storm will cause loss of heat and that cat may keep you warm in the cold.
































Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 04:44:42 PM
make sure the cat has a place to sleep next to you, never know when a winter storm will cause loss of heat and that cat may keep you warm in the cold.
You know it's 95 degrees outside, right?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on August 26, 2011, 05:16:17 PM
You know it's 95 degrees outside, right?

Given the chance, he will sleep with you. Only way he won't, is if either you lock him up somewhere or keep him out of your bedroom. Which wouldn't be very nice to him.  :(

One of mine stays snugged up next to my side all night long regardless of the temperature, she changes position each time I do. Only difference is whether she sleeps on top of the covers or underneath.

Another one does the same with M. He sleeps sprawled out on his side, and the cat sleeps between his legs behind one knee or the other, depending on which side he's laying on. She will not move all night. I hate it when he's not in the bed, cause she comes over to me, lays on top of the covers right under my neck and will not move! Makes me feel trapped.

The other one moves back and forth between us. She either lays at our feet, or she figures out a way to lay right on top of me.

Remember, as someone already mentioned.... "Cats own us, we don't own them".
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on August 26, 2011, 05:25:29 PM
Not all cats dislike the vacuum.  I have one that I brought up from a little tiny guy, and he LOVES to be vacuumed.   :mental:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 07:00:44 PM
Still trying to decide if I want to keep him.  I'll have to make a decision by next month if I want to pay the $300 pet deposit.

I was pissed off all day at work because I kept smelling cat shit and couldn't find it.  Now my clothes stink, my apartment stinks.  I'm being careful to keep my clothes and shoes away from him when I'm not wearing them, but I can't find where that damn smell is coming from.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on August 26, 2011, 07:03:43 PM
your upper lip?   :lol:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 07:30:36 PM
:whatever: :bird:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on August 26, 2011, 07:38:47 PM
your upper lip?   :lol:


Guuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrl..............  H5!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 08:09:26 PM
I need something like a small fly-fishing rod with a toy on the end.  That way, I don't have to move from my seat when it's playtime.

He seems to enjoy the cardboard boxes under the desk.  This whole apartment is pretty scratch-friendly.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 26, 2011, 08:45:57 PM
Still trying to decide if I want to keep him.  I'll have to make a decision by next month if I want to pay the $300 pet deposit.

I was pissed off all day at work because I kept smelling cat shit and couldn't find it.  Now my clothes stink, my apartment stinks.  I'm being careful to keep my clothes and shoes away from him when I'm not wearing them, but I can't find where that damn smell is coming from.
I am sorry...Don't give up on the little tyke,It will take some time.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on August 26, 2011, 08:47:03 PM
I need something like a small fly-fishing rod with a toy on the end.  That way, I don't have to move from my seat when it's playtime.

He seems to enjoy the cardboard boxes under the desk.  This whole apartment is pretty scratch-friendly.

K Mart or Walmart should have either a child's rod or an ice fishing rod which would be short enough to use.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 08:54:18 PM
I can't tell if he's eating, but he doesn't look as gaunt as before.  At least he stopped running away when I get up from the chair.

Ridiculous.  Thank God it's Friday.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: DixieBelle on August 26, 2011, 09:32:25 PM
Oh Chris, reading all 5 pages of this post was HILARIOUS!!! :rofl:

Yeah, cats own you not the other way around. Damn furballs.

Give the little guy a name and you're done for. Good on you for rescuing the little thing. Sounds cute!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 26, 2011, 10:09:20 PM
I can't tell if he's eating, but he doesn't look as gaunt as before.  At least he stopped running away when I get up from the chair.

Ridiculous.  Thank God it's Friday.
Go to walmart in the pet dept
#1 a package od midnight crazies. small balls with bells in them...throw them around the room and he will get excercise
#2 a package of assorted cat toys, includes 4 balls, a few crinkly things, and a stuffed mouse. You will spend 6  bucks max on both items.....
#3 and a small food tower.Debk suggested that, and i agree. Kitten dry food...Meow Mix and Purina are good choices...(Meow Mix has always been my fave, because of its variety of flavors)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: ChuckJ on August 26, 2011, 10:32:00 PM
And I have no clue what to do with the thing.

Bad timing... the property manager is inspecting units tomorrow and I do not have a pet deposit which is at least $300.  I'm not sure I want to let this thing loose in my apartment because I may never find it again.  I'm no judge of cats, but it looks less than a year old.  Doesn't seem to be feral or violent (yet).

Looks like a little orange and white tabby.

I know I'm late to this campfire.

Someone may already have mentioned this, but they are ALL violent. If you have one that doesn't seem violent it means that on top of being violent he's also sneaky.

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 10:34:37 PM
:rofl: Sounds like you don't care for cats either.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: ChuckJ on August 26, 2011, 10:39:53 PM
:rofl: Sounds like you don't care for cats either.

Actually I like cats. I just know them.

I have one that will follow me around like a dog. She won't have anything to do with anyone but me. My wife asked me why the cat would be vicious around her but almost loving around me. My answer was that I showed the cat that I could be violent too. The first time the cat slapped at me I walked to the other side of the room where she landed after hitting the wall, looked down at her and asked if she wanted to go again. Since that time we've been best buds.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 10:48:44 PM
Our relationship hasn't progressed to that point.  I'm still trying to get my hand close enough to pet him without him trying to claw it off.    He's just now getting to where he doesn't freak out when I stand up to go take a leak.

Yeah, he's a dumb cat, but even dumb cats can learn.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on August 26, 2011, 11:07:08 PM
He's spent the first weeks of his life being terrified, and you are very very big to him.

Cats do jump when you make a sudden move or noise. We have one that sprouts wings if you sneeze when she's laying on or next to you. She jumps like she's been shot out of a cannon. It's kinda funny as long as it's not your body she sprung off ....those back claws dig in quite well before the spring.  :thatsright:

Another good toy at Walmart is the little fuzzy balls with feathers attached. Cats love feathers. I think it must be an inherent memory to "kill" something with feathers. There are 2 or 3 to a package.

Get the water tower too. Since you aren't used to having a pet, it will make sure that the little guy always has water....provided you remember to fill it once a week or so.   :wink:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 26, 2011, 11:27:21 PM
He responds well to noises.  Flapping wet-mouth noises = eat, silly mumbling and noise = All is safe.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on August 26, 2011, 11:57:39 PM
  :-)
Our relationship hasn't progressed to that point.  I'm still trying to get my hand close enough to pet him without him trying to claw it off.    He's just now getting to where he doesn't freak out when I stand up to go take a leak.

Yeah, he's a dumb cat, but even dumb cats can learn.

My cat hid for the first 3 days I had her, now she cries if I close a door between us and greets me at the door  :-)  She is a snuggler.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: vesta111 on August 27, 2011, 08:54:29 AM
My cat hid for the first 3 days I had her, now she cries if I close a door between us and greets me at the door  :-)  She is a snuggler.

My son married a woman that was scared to death of cats, she Had no idea why, just the way she was.

Son loves cats and decided to overcome his wife's phobia by bring home a tiny kitten.  My DIL ignored the kitten until when watching TV the baby climbed up and fell asleep on her bosom.

Today they have 2 cats, no more fear for DIL with her cats but she still is uneasy around my giant Coon Cats.

Cat toys, Son found a on line site and bought for 2 years these Mouse toys that were made of rabbit fur.

Cats loved the things, then for some reason the company replaced the fur with some kind of fabric that the cats ignored.

Son fired off a few Emails to the company about the change and is still looking for rabbit fur toys for his cats.    Darn some people amaze me on the amount of emotion they invest in an Animal.

My cats favorite toy is the dogs they are twice the size of, chase the dogs about, tackle them and drive them nuts.

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on August 27, 2011, 06:35:02 PM
Actually I like cats. I just know them.

I have one that will follow me around like a dog. She won't have anything to do with anyone but me. My wife asked me why the cat would be vicious around her but almost loving around me. My answer was that I showed the cat that I could be violent too. The first time the cat slapped at me I walked to the other side of the room where she landed after hitting the wall, looked down at her and asked if she wanted to go again. Since that time we've been best buds.

Oreo will jump up on my wife and lay on her.  It's a dominance thing.  If one doesn't put their hand on top of the cat when the cat does this, what the cat thinks is, "I'm dominant over this human."  I've told my wife a few times about this.  She usually puts a hand on top of the cat when Oreo does this.  

As for the violence bit, when Oreo hisses at me due to me doing something that she doesn't like, I hiss right back at her--with an open mouth, and my teeth showing.  Oreo gets the message.  She's not "Top Cat."  I am.

(http://ts1.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1130998019008&id=e6653ac6e237797cf7a99916f5d42fa3)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on August 29, 2011, 03:57:57 PM
BSS, you are sooo naive.   :rotf:   That cat does not think you're top cat, sorry to break it to you. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 31, 2011, 07:26:51 PM
Well.  Someone is being friendly today. 

He seems to have filled out a little.  Looks more like a cat and not a walking bag of sticks.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on August 31, 2011, 07:56:34 PM
Well.  Someone is being friendly today. 

He seems to have filled out a little.  Looks more like a cat and not a walking bag of sticks.

Yeah!!!!! Have you named him yet??
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on August 31, 2011, 08:00:44 PM
No, not yet.

I didn't share my dinner with him and the claws came out.  Sorry, kitty... wrong move.  Now he's eating out of his own bowl.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on September 01, 2011, 06:41:38 AM
Well.  Someone is being friendly today. 

He seems to have filled out a little.  Looks more like a cat and not a walking bag of sticks.

It's a little gratifying to know that all that input stuff doesn't result in stinky output. Some of it winds up as meat on the bones.  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on September 01, 2011, 06:51:21 AM
Well.  Someone is being friendly today. 


Nothing like a friendly kitty   :naughty:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 01, 2011, 07:53:14 AM
Silly cat.  It acted like it didn't want me to leave this morning.  It started following me around last night.

There's not a whole lot of room to trail someone around here.  It's just a 1BR.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on September 01, 2011, 10:01:11 AM
Nothing like petting a friendly kitty   :naughty:



Fixed       :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on September 01, 2011, 12:52:44 PM
Silly cat.  It acted like it didn't want me to leave this morning.  It started following me around last night.

There's not a whole lot of room to trail someone around here.  It's just a 1BR.

You must be a stud if a ***** is chasing you around  :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 01, 2011, 05:50:37 PM
****ing cat hissed at me when I got home.  Tried to keep me from walking into the kitchen. :mad:

I moved his food and water to the kitchen earlier this week.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on September 01, 2011, 05:52:34 PM
****ing cat hissed at me when I got home.  Tried to keep me from walking into the kitchen. :mad:

I moved his food and water to the kitchen earlier this week.

Maybe he was afraid you'd take it away.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 01, 2011, 05:59:01 PM
****ing cat hissed at me when I got home.  Tried to keep me from walking into the kitchen. :mad:

I moved his food and water to the kitchen earlier this week.


If he's hissing at you, he's feeling threatened for some reason.

Give the little guy a name, Chris, and make friends with him! You know you are going to keep him, so just give in to the inevitable and start lovin' on him. That's all he really wants  - someone to take care of him, give him food and a safe place to live. If you would allow yourself, you will get lots of comfort from him.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 01, 2011, 06:11:57 PM
He freaks out when I get home, like he forgets I live here after I leave in the morning.  He seems to have relaxed and is playing with my shoelaces now.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on September 01, 2011, 06:12:52 PM
He freaks out when I get home, like he forgets I live here after I leave in the morning.  He seems to have relaxed and is playing with my shoelaces now.

Maybe he's worried you'll find the little turds he's left here and there.   :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 01, 2011, 06:22:25 PM
He's mostly housebroken.  Other than scaring him with the vacuum cleaner last week, he knows where to go and he does it without any mess.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 01, 2011, 07:18:11 PM
Crunch, cruch.  Poop, poop.  This guy sure knows how to fill a litter box.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on September 01, 2011, 08:51:06 PM
He freaks out when I get home, like he forgets I live here after I leave in the morning.  He seems to have relaxed and is playing with my shoelaces now.

Maybe it his way of showing displeasure for being left alone.  I know dogs suffer from separation anxiety , cats might too.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 02, 2011, 06:02:31 PM
 :lmao: Cat got himself shut in the bathroom all day.  He's not happy!  Whoops!

Seems to enjoy watching TV, though.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rebel on September 02, 2011, 06:30:46 PM
You know it's 95 degrees outside, right?

LITERALLY  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rebel on September 02, 2011, 06:32:08 PM
BTW, don't sleep with the cat. You'll wake up with it sucking the air out of your lungs. Evil f'ers.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 04, 2011, 03:35:32 PM
It caught and ate a cricket that found it's way inside.

Glad it's trying to earn it's keep.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on September 04, 2011, 04:28:32 PM
It caught and ate a cricket that found it's way inside.

Glad it's trying to earn it's keep.

Well it's not like he's gonna whip up a 4-course meal on crickets, but yeah, every little bit helps.  :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on September 04, 2011, 10:47:03 PM
I'm enjoying all of the strange cat litter box advertisements that keep popping up in the ad boxes on this thread.   :popcorn:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 05, 2011, 09:21:17 AM
It caught and ate a cricket that found it's way inside.

Glad it's trying to earn it's keep.


Yeah...remember that comment when he  :puke: the cricket.....and you are cleaning the carpet... :whistling:


Woolite Carpet Cleaner for pet stains is quite effective for cat  :puke:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 05, 2011, 06:38:09 PM
He'll eat out of my hand but he still won't let me touch him.  I tried to play with him and he ran away.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on September 06, 2011, 04:06:06 PM
It's time for a name!  The cavers helped me name one of mine.  Here is a list of cats I have had from babyhood on:

George
Smokey
Coco
Elizabeth
Max
Whiskey
Cookie
Spike
Nora
Nikky
Miss Scarlett
Ellie
Blackjack
Star
Jackie

Other family members have had Tucker, Jesse, Nino, Ben, countless others, that's off the top of my head. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on September 06, 2011, 04:12:42 PM
The cats who I've possessed since childhood:

Leonard
Robert
Elizabeth
Dudley
Fred
Abbie
Snow
Junior
Apricot
Floyd
Gordon
Harold
George
Ellie
Leo
Gustav
William
Decker
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 06, 2011, 05:37:17 PM
The cats who I've possessed since childhood:

Leonard
Robert
Elizabeth
Dudley
Fred
Abbie
Snow
Junior
Apricot
Floyd
Gordon
Harold
George
Ellie
Leo
Gustav
William
Decker
Frank are the first four names, after historical people??
Leonardo Da Vinci, Robert Dudley and Elizabeth the 1st??
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 06, 2011, 05:39:26 PM
My cats from childhood:

Topsy
TD
Merlin
Cambridge
Jingles
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 06, 2011, 06:57:26 PM
I guess I have to name it sooner or later.  I can't just keep calling it 'cat'.

I'll let someone else name it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 06, 2011, 07:15:29 PM
I guess I have to name it sooner or later.  I can't just keep calling it 'cat'.

I'll let someone else name it.
I know he was a bullfrog)your avatar), but what about Jeremiah??
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 06, 2011, 07:17:45 PM
I know he was a bullfrog)your avatar), but what about Jeremiah??
That's Foul Bachelor Frog (http://memegenerator.net/Foul-Bachelor-Frog).

Nah, he's cooler than that.  But maybe something from the Blues Brothers.  Maybe Jake.  I'm not naming my cat Elwood.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on September 06, 2011, 07:22:06 PM
We had a cat named PC when I was little.  Of course, PC stood for ***** Cat.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on September 06, 2011, 09:14:07 PM
Didn't you get him at a pick n pull, or close to, at any rate??

There are tons of vehicle related names.   You need to name him, he is your cat.  :)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on September 06, 2011, 09:15:31 PM
I guess I have to name it sooner or later.  I can't just keep calling it 'cat'.

I'll let someone else name it.

How about "Fido" or "Rover" or "Spot"?

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 06, 2011, 09:16:48 PM
Didn't you get him at a pick n pull, or close to, at any rate??

There are tons of vehicle related names.   You need to name him, he is your cat.  :)
I bought my car from the cheapest car lot I could find in my area.  This place seems to be the dent-and-dinged car lot... every car they sell has some kind of simple body damage on it. 

My Camry has a dent on it and the bumper is smashed, but it was cheap.  I already picked up a like-new replacement bumper but need to have that dent pulled out.  A few hundred bucks and I can break even on what I paid for the car.  You can't ask for better appreciation than that.

They have a Dodge Dynasty Iaccoca K-car if anyone is interested. :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on September 06, 2011, 09:22:29 PM
Camry?  That is a lame name for a cat or a car. 

I still say Axle. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 06, 2011, 09:24:53 PM
Camry?  That is a lame name for a cat or a car. 

I still say Axle. 

I second the name "Axle"
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 06, 2011, 09:25:56 PM
It's a sissy cat.  It's scared of everything.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 06, 2011, 09:28:26 PM
It's a sissy cat.  It's scared of everything.

All the more reason , to give it a nice strong name........ :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on September 06, 2011, 09:31:02 PM
All the more reason , to give it a nice strong name........ :-)
''

Exactly!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on September 06, 2011, 10:11:03 PM
List of Cats I've owned

Christy
Kali
Rex
Rose
Molly
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 06, 2011, 10:23:16 PM
Some progress. He'll let me lead him if I have food in my hand, but not far.

Oh well.

And he found a piece of paper somewhere.  Merry Christmas! :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rebel on September 07, 2011, 09:18:16 AM
Name him "Dropoff". As in "Dropoff at the pound".  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on September 07, 2011, 12:07:26 PM
Is he dumb?

I name my dumb one's Retardo Montebon. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 07, 2011, 12:50:56 PM
Only male cat I've had, we called Higgins.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on September 07, 2011, 07:13:38 PM
Is he dumb?

I name my dumb one's Retardo Montebon. 


 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Duke Nukum on September 07, 2011, 09:34:20 PM
No matter what you name him, most often you will just be calling him "cat" because that is just the way it is.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on September 08, 2011, 10:45:08 AM
No matter what you name him, most often you will just be calling him "cat" because that is just the way it is.


Better than "Asshole".
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on September 08, 2011, 02:07:38 PM

Better than "Asshole".

I dunno. At least with "Asshole" you KNOW what he's all about. With cats, you can't really tell. The little bastard can be plotting your death or he could be contemplating the backs of his paws.  :shrug:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on September 08, 2011, 02:29:17 PM
Chris, have you posted a pic of the little kitteh yet? :tongue:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 08, 2011, 02:35:31 PM
No, but he looks like this.

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/2000035887522228730_rs.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on September 08, 2011, 04:11:21 PM
I dunno. At least with "Asshole" you KNOW what he's all about. With cats, you can't really tell. The little bastard can be plotting your death or he could be contemplating the backs of his paws.  :shrug:

Well, just don't call him asshole, one more time........
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 08, 2011, 05:20:53 PM
No, but he looks like this.

(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2007/01/2000035887522228730_rs.jpg)



awwww.....

You could call him Tigger.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BEG on September 08, 2011, 05:31:22 PM
Uncle Omar   :p
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 08, 2011, 07:33:05 PM
This cat has serious behavior problems.  It will brush up against me but if I try to touch it, it gets mad and tries to bat or claw at me.  It's been almost three weeks and we have made very little progress.

It's still not insane like the feral cat an old roomate picked up.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 08, 2011, 07:38:16 PM
I am not food.  Stop trying to eat my hand.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on September 08, 2011, 07:42:27 PM
I am not food.  Stop trying to eat my hand.

Do you have any toy tat you can hold and play with him?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 08, 2011, 09:00:26 PM
This cat has serious behavior problems.  It will brush up against me but if I try to touch it, it gets mad and tries to bat or claw at me.  It's been almost three weeks and we have made very little progress.

It's still not insane like the feral cat an old roomate picked up.
Unless he is hissing at you, he is not mad, but wanting to play. You need to seriously get some cat toys for the little guy...
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on September 09, 2011, 03:20:02 PM
Do you have any toy tat you can hold and play with him?


A cheap pen laser will work wonders.......
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 09, 2011, 03:27:31 PM
I am not food.  Stop trying to eat my hand.


He wants attention. Let him crawl up next to you, and scratch him gently on his side. Cats don't like to have you come directly at their heads with your hand, unless they are very used to it. Your little guy isn't yet.

Brushing up against your legs is his way of "greeting" you or wanting your attention. So is turning his rear end toward you and/or having his tail quiver. The tail quiver means he's really happy to see you.

Out of our 3, only one likes to be picked up and held, and she prefers to be held against chest and shoulder just like a baby. The other two, prefer to crawl up onto us, and then attach like slugs....but it needs to be their idea.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: CG6468 on September 09, 2011, 03:32:40 PM
I also have an idea, deb.

Never mind.......
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on September 09, 2011, 04:10:21 PM
Quote
So is turning his rear end toward you and/or having his tail quiver. The tail quiver means he's really happy to see you


The last time I saw that, the cat pissed on the wall.  :panic:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 09, 2011, 05:22:56 PM

The last time I saw that, the cat pissed on the wall.  :panic:


I have female cats.....

They don't do "rude" things.  :tongue:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 09, 2011, 08:51:52 PM

The last time I saw that, the cat pissed on the wall.  :panic:
i would rather Jingles piss on the wall than present me with a dead mouse...ugga!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 10, 2011, 12:50:50 AM
This cat is ****ing retarded.  It saw its reflection in a mirror I had on the floor and started running head-first into said mirror.  Stupid-ass.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on September 10, 2011, 07:09:47 AM
Wow.  Upthread you are giving advise to yourself about how to handle your cat.  Wicked Gnarly dude.   :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Flame on September 10, 2011, 07:32:30 AM
This cat is ****ing retarded.  It saw its reflection in a mirror I had on the floor and started running head-first into said mirror.  Stupid-ass.

all kittens do that...it's part of the entertainment value!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Traveshamockery on September 10, 2011, 08:14:03 PM
I'm very late to this thread - name him Grady. 

My cats always love it when I lay on the floor.  They will come up to me and try to play.  Of course, your little guy sounds like he might take advantage of the situation and rip your nose off. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris on September 10, 2011, 08:34:57 PM
I think this thing is in heat, which is why he's being so annoying.  I haven't had a chance to take him to the vet yet.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on September 10, 2011, 08:49:09 PM
I think this thing is in heat, which is why he's being so annoying.  I haven't had a chance to take him to the vet yet.

If HE is in heat, he is a SHE.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris on September 10, 2011, 09:02:17 PM
If HE is in heat, he is a SHE.
I'm not going down there for a closer look.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 10, 2011, 09:06:24 PM
I'm not going down there for a closer look.
You are still me here, but You said the kitten is not very old!! So if he is a she, she is too young to go into heat.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris on September 10, 2011, 09:08:25 PM
You are still me here, but You said the kitten is not very old!! So if he is a she, she is too young to go into heat.
Got your account fixed.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on September 10, 2011, 09:11:09 PM
Got your account fixed.
you da man!!!! :yahoo:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris on September 10, 2011, 09:19:57 PM
You said the kitten is not very old!! So if he is a she, she is too young to go into heat.
Great.  So I just have an irritating asshole for a cat.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 10, 2011, 09:32:54 PM
Great.  So I just have an irritating asshole for a cat.

No you don't.

There is something about feral cats...and I can't remember what it is. The two kittens we got for my daughter were feral rescue cats and there was something she had to do, when she got them, and I can't remember what it is called. Their foster mother was doing it, and J had to continue it for several weeks, because like you, she was gone a lot between working and going to x-ray tech school full time.

It getting them used to humans, to keep them more, um, tame? rather than feral. I remembered it when Traves said you need to get down on the floor with him. That's what J had to do. Lay down on the floor and let them come to her, and not try to force herself on them, to let them force themselves onto her, without her moving. I remember it was real hard for her, because she just wanted to gather them up and cuddle them.

We still have one of them, and she's the one who now wants to cuddle on our chest and shoulder. She's a big fat baby.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 11, 2011, 07:56:29 PM
I think this may be female.  I got a better look and don't see any testicles where I would expect them to be (I know nothing about cats).

And I still say it's in heat, or close to it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on September 11, 2011, 08:00:03 PM
Uh oh.

Looks like a trip to the veterinary's in the offing.

I hope you get some overtime at work this week.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 11, 2011, 08:04:19 PM
I don't get overtime... it's not in my contract.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on September 11, 2011, 08:05:52 PM
I don't get overtime... it's not in my contract.

Ouch.

I had the impression you're working more than 40 hours a week, and assumed there was overtime or another sort of bonus in it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 11, 2011, 08:07:33 PM
I stay over occasionally if I really have to get something done, but I only get paid for 40 hours a week.

I was hired as a contract-to-hire which should have been reviewed in February but probably never happened.  I wasn't comfortable bringing it up at the time, but now my SLA numbers are consistently above 75% so I emailed my boss and his manager last week about a review.  I should be eligible for a raise.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on September 11, 2011, 08:08:31 PM
I stay over occasionally if I really have to get something done, but I only get paid for 40 hours a week.

Okay.

But you're going to have to make that trip; a female cat in heat can make one's life miserable.

But you really need to check first, to be sure it's female.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 11, 2011, 10:18:15 PM
Females don't normally come into their first season until about they are about 6-8 months old.

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 11, 2011, 10:26:20 PM
She looks about that old.  She's been eating more this week than she did the last few.  I came home Friday and the food bowl was entirely empty.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 11, 2011, 10:35:48 PM
Well, then you best get her to a vet, and get her spayed.

As long as she doesn't go outside it won't be a problem, but you might have some horny males howling outside your apartment which won't make your neighbors very happy.  :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on September 12, 2011, 10:39:21 AM
Well, then you best get her to a vet, and get her spayed.

As long as she doesn't go outside it won't be a problem, but you might have some horny males howling outside your apartment which won't make your neighbors very happy.  :whistling:

It's amazing what the little horny bastards can smell.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on September 12, 2011, 11:06:02 AM
Well, then you best get her to a vet, and get her spayed.

As long as she doesn't go outside it won't be a problem, but you might have some horny males howling outside your apartment which won't make your neighbors very happy.  :whistling:

probably didn't bother the neigbors before the cat came around  :rimshot:






 :fuelfire:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: delilahmused on September 12, 2011, 12:58:57 PM
Love orange tabbies! I have one named Indiana. I didn't name him.

Cindie
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on September 13, 2011, 12:51:36 AM
Chris, did you ever find out of that was an orange tabby?  Female orange tabbies are very unusual.  We only had maybe three or four of them in all the years we had the cattery.  I can't remember if they went into heat, though.  :confused: :confused:

If it is beyond a couple of months old, you should start to see a "powder puff" developing.    

[edit] Called the cat expert- otherwise known as mother- the sterile cats were the tortoiseshell males, not the orange tabby females.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rebel on September 13, 2011, 10:17:52 AM
Love orange tabbies! I have one named Indiana. I didn't name him.

Cindie

How about ones that shape-shift?


(http://static4.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/+_e112cec050f6841f55eaac5c60db5b7a.gif)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on September 13, 2011, 11:54:04 AM
How about ones that shape-shift?


(http://static4.fjcdn.com/thumbnails/comments/+_e112cec050f6841f55eaac5c60db5b7a.gif)

That is frukcing creepy as shit  :panic:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 26, 2011, 10:47:11 AM
Silly cat.

I was sitting on the couch watching TV and the cat decides to crawl behind me and rub itself all over my head.  On one of the passes, it tried to wrap its entire body around my face.
 :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on September 26, 2011, 10:48:19 AM
Silly cat.

I was sitting on the couch watching TV and the cat decides to crawl behind me and rub itself all over my head.  On one of the passes, it tried to wrap its entire body around my face.
 :lmao:

Yup, there it is.

He's in looooove.  :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 26, 2011, 10:51:55 AM
I must say the purring is quite soothing.  I suppose this is to sedate me before I am eaten.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 26, 2011, 11:03:20 AM
I must say the purring is quite soothing.  I suppose this is to sedate me before I am eaten.

yep.  :drool:



You will know Cat truly loves you when it starts to lick your hair. I know that sounds weird, but if you had more than one, you would see how they clean each other's faces, tops of heads and ears. Yours will do it too, once it decides to "own" you.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: vesta111 on September 26, 2011, 12:18:08 PM
yep.  :drool:



You will know Cat truly loves you when it starts to lick your hair. I know that sounds weird, but if you had more than one, you would see how they clean each other's faces, tops of heads and ears. Yours will do it too, once it decides to "own" you.  :-)



Cats, all cats have the same behavior from the 6 pound home kept cat to the huge jungle cats, only difference is their size and strength.

Odd my Maine Coon cats are much biger then my ankle biters but ignore the old dudes and spend hours a day playing with the young dog, the male his little hair on its tail from the Pup dragging him about by the tail. Odd behavior for a cat that will taunt a dog to chase them.

Cats are odd they wll give a love bite and it may hurt and then paw your face with claws withdrawn.

BTY my Boss was as he said attacked by his cat for no reason the sucker flew the air and bit him for no reason, boss got big time blood poisioning and was on antiboitics fo a couple weeks.   He kept the Cat for some reason and after a few years still has him.  I wonder what the Boss was doing at the time of the attack. 

 I have had cats that made some decision on their own about my visitors, some they would sit directly in front of the guest between me and the guest, follow the guest about the house and wait outside the bathroom if they used it.  Back to the living room and took up guard duty never taking their eyes off them.  Kind of creepy behavior but I made sure that guest never entered the house again.

I had one cat that took it apon themself to escort the kids to the school bus stop, came home and left to meet the bus and walk them home.    WHY, we did not do anything but feed the cat, left a window open so it could go out, no one really bonded with the cat------ Cat are strange.

Were all cats to weigh 90 pounds we could not have them in our homes, they all have the same instincts, watch your cat chase a flash ligh on the floor or wall, outside cats bring home thopies to give to you be it mice or snakes, this is their gift to you, they expect to be praised for their gift.

This nice little kitty may guard you and give you love but remember, this little ball of fluff is a natural born killer and just don't understand they are not Lions.   I have seen on You Tube a 5 pound cat scare the hell out of a black bear, plant them selves on the face of a pit bull and cause the poor dog to panic.

You are blessed to have a cat, watch them, let them come to you, talk to them and enjoy them, but allow them to be what they are CATS. These felines are not dogs or ayother pets you may get they are unlike and facinating to watch.

Welcome to the world of being owned by your pets.


     
 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 26, 2011, 06:04:51 PM
God, this cat is such a sissy.  I would be embarrassed to crawl behind the dishwasher and hide, but apparently it likes it back there.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on September 27, 2011, 10:09:35 AM
God, this cat is such a sissy.  I would be embarrassed to crawl behind the dishwasher and hide, but apparently it likes it back there.


All cats will find a "hide-y hole". It's where they feel safe, and they think no one will find them.
Probably some carryover genetic survival thing.

A couple of mine figured out how to get a hole in the cover of the bottom of the box springs on the bed in the guest bedroom. Took forever before I found that hiding place, and only did because I saw one go under the bed and disappear.  :thatsright:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 05, 2011, 08:50:55 PM
Still a wimpy fraidy-cat.  WIMP!  Runs away from everything.

This is the third day in a row I've come home and found the cat sitting in my spot on the couch.  Purrrr.

Still need to take this thing to the vet, but I'm broke again.  I'll be glad when my raise shows up next month.

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on October 05, 2011, 08:51:48 PM
You never did say--or if you did, I missed it--male or female cat?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 05, 2011, 08:53:20 PM
I think it's female.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on October 05, 2011, 08:54:53 PM
Well, I know it's an old-fashioned means of diagnosis, but it works.

Lift up the tail and look.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 05, 2011, 08:55:59 PM
Yeah.  I'm pretty sure it's female.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on October 05, 2011, 08:58:15 PM
Have you given it a name yet?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on October 05, 2011, 08:59:31 PM
Have you given it a name yet?

I'd suggest "Fido," but that doesn't seem quite right for a femme feline.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 05, 2011, 08:59:37 PM
Cat.

The first name varies... Silly Cat, Stupid Cat, Wimpy Cat.

I considered 'Clyde'. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on October 05, 2011, 09:07:45 PM
Cat.

The first name varies... Silly Cat, Stupid Cat, Wimpy Cat.

I considered 'Clyde'. 

That's strange. We're on our third dog, and they have all had different middle names, Addie, Missy and now Tara, but they all have had the same first first name. Dammit.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 11, 2011, 12:35:51 PM
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/funny-pictures-yes-i-know-you-spent-on-a-new-cat-bed-for-me-i-just-do-this-to-piss-you-off.jpg)

My cat loves sitting on top of the envelope of papers I got from Allstate.  Don't ask me why.  It's not like that extra 1/4-inch stack provides some superior vantage point.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on October 11, 2011, 12:39:18 PM
cats are assholes  :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on October 11, 2011, 01:42:17 PM
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/funny-pictures-yes-i-know-you-spent-on-a-new-cat-bed-for-me-i-just-do-this-to-piss-you-off.jpg)

My cat loves sitting on top of the envelope of papers I got from Allstate.  Don't ask me why.  It's not like that extra 1/4-inch stack provides some superior vantage point.

Every day is a stride forward, chris.

Now you're calling the cat "my cat". Tomorrow, the cat will actually have a name and next week, the little bastard might even be purring while she's plotting your doom!  :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 15, 2011, 10:32:41 PM
My new li'l buddy decided she likes to hang out with me when I lie down on the sofa to watch TV.  She'll park herself in the empty spot in front of me and block my view of the screen.

We're pals.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on October 16, 2011, 12:20:42 AM
My new li'l buddy decided she likes to hang out with me when I lie down on the sofa to watch TV.  She'll park herself in the empty spot in front of me and block my view of the screen.

We're pals.

My cat's favorite activity is to stand on my keyboard when I'm on the computer  :thatsright:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on October 17, 2011, 10:01:55 AM
Jingles likes to bend curtain rods!!! This is the third one she has broke, not to mention she ripped the window shade to shreds!!
The reason is if she sees another cat outside the window, she goes ballistic trying to get to it. Sometimes at 4:00 am her and another cat will start a cat fight through the window..hissing, scratching the window.. :argh:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on October 18, 2011, 03:19:04 PM
 :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 23, 2011, 10:49:35 PM
Should I be concerned that my cat runs head-first into objects and doesn't seem to mind?  In the last five hours, it has smacked it's head into the table leg, the wall, the oven, a metal chair leg, and the front door.

I think my cat is retarded.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 23, 2011, 11:38:43 PM
*CRASH!!*


God, this cat is so dumb.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on November 24, 2011, 12:00:38 AM
Should I be concerned that my cat runs head-first into objects and doesn't seem to mind?  In the last five hours, it has smacked it's head into the table leg, the wall, the oven, a metal chair leg, and the front door.

I think my cat is retarded.

Your cat's still pretty young, and new to life.

If it continues over a long time, I'd get concerned, but if it's just a transient phenomenon, I wouldn't worry about it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 24, 2011, 12:13:21 AM
You're probably right.  It doesn't do it as often as it used to.

When I brought it home, I caught it running into its reflection on a car bumper I have sitting in the living room.  I had to move it off the floor so the cat would stop.  It was pretty violent.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on November 24, 2011, 12:17:52 AM
You're probably right.  It doesn't do it as often as it used to.

When I brought it home, I caught it running into its reflection on a car bumper I have sitting in the living room.  I had to move it off the floor so the cat would stop.  It was pretty violent.

I'm not a cat person, but I do know younger cats will at times do some of the strangest things.

If it's something that's potentially destructive (to them), they need to be watched, but apparently one shouldn't get too concerned about it unless it happens for weeks and months.  Cats aren't bright animals, but they do learn.

I think the cat's just still in that "trying to discover" stage.

By the way, have you named her yet?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 24, 2011, 12:24:14 AM
No.

Hell, I'm not even sure what gender this thing is yet.  Don't they remove all outer organs when they neuter/spay?  It has this funny ball or tuft underneath the tail above the anus.  I have no idea what it is.

It's only gotten to the point where it will let me touch it's stomach and legs.  I haven't tried to go digging around for more information.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on November 24, 2011, 12:31:50 AM
No.

Hell, I'm not even sure what gender this thing is yet.  Don't they remove all outer organs when they neuter/spay?  It has this funny ball or tuft underneath the tail above the anus.  I have no idea what it is.

It's only gotten to the point where it will let me touch it's stomach and legs.  I haven't tried to go digging around for more information.

They used to remove all the outside equipment, and some veterinarians still do, but for aesthetic purposes (?--that's the words used to me), nearly all the time they leave the outer superficial organ intact.

You may be lucky; it seems a good possibility you got a male.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 24, 2011, 12:46:05 AM
Argh.  Stupid critter freaked out and is now hiding behind the dishwasher.

Retarded cat.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Mike220 on November 24, 2011, 01:31:52 AM
Argh.  Stupid critter freaked out and is now hiding behind the dishwasher.

Retarded cat.

Mine hides under the bed when I pull a trash bag out from under the sink. It's funny. And he's 9, so I'm not sure what his excuse is.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on November 24, 2011, 06:17:59 AM
Mine hides under the bed when I pull a trash bag out from under the sink. It's funny. And he's 9, so I'm not sure what his excuse is.

Oreo absolutely hates the vacuum.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 03, 2011, 05:33:36 PM
My cat makes goofy sounds.  Why is it so noisy?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on December 05, 2011, 01:45:47 PM
My cat makes goofy sounds.  Why is it so noisy?

In the wild, cats aren't vocal.  Since the human staff is vocal, cats change.  It's trying to get your attention, Chris . . .
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on December 05, 2011, 02:07:58 PM
It is probably telling you it wants a name. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Mike220 on December 05, 2011, 02:21:14 PM
It is probably telling you it wants a name. 

Other than "Shithead" that is.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 05, 2011, 02:24:34 PM
"Cat" isn't good enough?

Sometimes I get creative and call it "kitty cat" but it makes me feel silly.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on December 05, 2011, 02:28:46 PM
Why give cats names?  They respond when they feel like it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on December 05, 2011, 02:42:43 PM
"Cat" isn't good enough?

Sometimes I get creative and call it "kitty cat" but it makes me feel silly.

I can see you in your heels saying "Kitty cat"   :p
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on December 05, 2011, 04:07:30 PM
Call it *****.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on December 05, 2011, 04:08:42 PM
Call it *****.

It's male, IIRC.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on December 05, 2011, 04:20:31 PM
Ya, but the cat doesn't know that.       :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 05, 2011, 05:48:48 PM
Call it *****.
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJlItzalJY[/youtube]
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: ChuckJ on December 05, 2011, 07:57:24 PM
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRJlItzalJY[/youtube]


[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_biZ8b2R0DA&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 25, 2011, 02:09:24 AM
I had to Google "male cat testicles".  Seriously, I don't know this shit.  I have no ****ing clue what cat junk looks like.  I finally saw a little red nub that sort of looked like a penis today so I decided to tackle this issue again.

I'm pretty sure I have a boy cat.  It explains those things under his tail.

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/catBalls.jpg)
(not my cat)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on December 27, 2011, 08:53:54 PM
I had to Google "male cat testicles".  Seriously, I don't know this shit.  I have no ****ing clue what cat junk looks like.  I finally saw a little red nub that sort of looked like a penis today so I decided to tackle this issue again.

I'm pretty sure I have a boy cat.  It explains those things under his tail.

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/catBalls.jpg)
(not my cat)

my dead cat chunk used to lay on his back and his little penis would come straight out.  It was the wierdest looking thing  http://lovelifelikeyourself.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/male-cat-penis-spines.jpg
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on December 28, 2011, 10:12:37 AM
my dead cat chunk used to lay on his back and his little penis would come straight out.  It was the wierdest looking thing  http://lovelifelikeyourself.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/male-cat-penis-spines.jpg




 :panic:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on December 28, 2011, 12:14:15 PM



 :panic:

You have clicked on that link more than once haven't ya?  ADMIT IT!   :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on January 02, 2012, 07:41:28 PM
You have clicked on that link more than once haven't ya?  ADMIT IT!   :lmao:

I was skeered for the little rascal because of the gloved hand. Not the one holding his junk, but the one you couldn't see. You know, the one holding the scalpel.  :panic:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 05, 2012, 06:43:30 PM
The cat in it's normal state,
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat2.jpg)

Why are you taking my picture?
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat4.jpg)

It's hard being a cat.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat1.jpg)

What's going on here?
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat3.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on January 05, 2012, 07:19:34 PM
That's it. You're a cat guy.

Howzit feel? Sorta like you have warts? They're there, but they don't hurt?   :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on January 05, 2012, 08:12:36 PM
Awwwww.....hiya Cat!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: longview on January 05, 2012, 09:23:21 PM
Awww.  Those are good pictures.  Cute cat.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 06, 2012, 09:43:31 AM
Kinda looks my cat Tigoo, except yours is about half his size.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on January 06, 2012, 10:35:12 AM
Chris, he loves you.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 06, 2012, 12:18:26 PM
Oh, BTW, since you are now taking pictures of him and captioning them, your'e screwed.



Welcome to being owned by a cat.



 :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 06, 2012, 12:58:37 PM
Kinda looks my cat Tigoo, except yours is about half his size.
Funny, he's about twice as big now as when I got him.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 06, 2012, 01:51:04 PM
Funny, he's about twice as big now as when I got him.

I'll have to post a pic of Tigoo.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on January 07, 2012, 05:44:42 AM
Funny, he's about twice as big now as when I got him.

Hey, he can't shit out everything you feed him! :lmao: :rotf: :rofl: :tongue: :fuelfire:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 11, 2012, 03:42:23 PM
I'm considering getting a second cat to keep this one company while I'm out. 

I can't believe I just typed that.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 11, 2012, 03:47:38 PM
(http://www.nashvillehumane.org/files/1915/Image/moon400.jpg)

Look at this little girl. :)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on January 11, 2012, 04:32:15 PM
I'm considering getting a second cat to keep this one company while I'm out. 

I can't believe I just typed that.

 :o

You'll be sorrrreeeeee.......
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on January 11, 2012, 09:16:01 PM
OMG.  You are a cat dude. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 11, 2012, 10:22:02 PM
I'm considering getting a second cat to keep this one company while I'm out. 

I can't believe I just typed that.

(http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/thumb_Gimme_10_More.jpg)

get this one :naughty:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 12, 2012, 01:37:05 PM
(http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/thumb_Gimme_10_More.jpg)

get this one :naughty:


Can I play the cat?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gratiot on January 12, 2012, 01:53:52 PM

Can I play the cat?

 :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 12, 2012, 02:17:05 PM
The cat in it's normal state,
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat2.jpg)

Why are you taking my picture?
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat4.jpg)

It's hard being a cat.
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat1.jpg)

What's going on here?
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat3.jpg)

He is gorgeous and I hate animals.  Out of all the cats I have ever owned, yellow tabbys have been the best and most endearing to me.  Also the most retarded.  I had one and he would hop on his back legs chasing my son when he was about 2yrs old.  One day my son got out of the tub (about 1.5yrs) and we watched him go pick this cat up by the neck (stranglehold) and throw him in the tub, we were expecting a major case of neosporin for my son.  That cat started swimming and from then own would get in the tub with him.  Strangest cat.  Our neighbors thought he was cool too, so cool that when they  moved they stole him.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on January 12, 2012, 02:18:19 PM
I'm considering getting a second cat to keep this one company while I'm out. 

I can't believe I just typed that.

I can't either.

 :mental:

 :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 13, 2012, 09:52:21 AM
He is gorgeous and I hate animals.  Out of all the cats I have ever owned, yellow tabbys have been the best and most endearing to me.  Also the most retarded.  I had one and he would hop on his back legs chasing my son when he was about 2yrs old.  One day my son got out of the tub (about 1.5yrs) and we watched him go pick this cat up by the neck (stranglehold) and throw him in the tub, we were expecting a major case of neosporin for my son.  That cat started swimming and from then own would get in the tub with him.  Strangest cat.  Our neighbors thought he was cool too, so cool that when they  moved they stole him.

Probably some Maine Coon in there somewhere.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on January 13, 2012, 10:58:37 AM
Chris, if you do get another cat, make sure it's fixed beforehand, mmmmkay?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 13, 2012, 12:43:44 PM
Probably some Maine Coon in there somewhere.

maine has some screwy shit going on
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 13, 2012, 01:50:39 PM
maine has some screwy shit going on


 :rofl:

The cats are known to like water.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Mike220 on January 13, 2012, 05:24:36 PM

 :rofl:

The cats are known to like water.

Mine's jumped in the shower with me before. It can be quiet shocking when you're soaping up and all of a sudden stepping on your cat.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 13, 2012, 06:37:18 PM
Mine's jumped in the shower with me before. It can be quiet shocking when you're soaping up and all of a sudden stepping on your cat.
dirty joke in there somewhere........

I do have a very dirty funny cat story if anyone would like me to tell it. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on January 13, 2012, 06:41:40 PM
dirty joke in there somewhere........

I do have a very dirty funny cat story if anyone would like me to tell it. 

Is the Pope Catholic?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 13, 2012, 06:59:43 PM
Is the Pope Catholic?

so me and hubby were in our prime.......  I had just gotten the cutest little kitten.  Maybe 8 weeks old........well we were missionary bumping uglies and I guess the kitten thought his balls were about the coolest toy around town.  he ran out of nowhere and grabbed a hold of them and wouldn't let go, kicked them with this back legs....anyway, hubby hates cats and well I don't think we had sex again for like 2 months.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: docstew on January 13, 2012, 07:00:36 PM
(http://www.roflcat.com/images/cats/thumb_Gimme_10_More.jpg)

get this one :naughty:

Screw getting the cat, get the girl...
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: mamacags on January 14, 2012, 05:20:59 PM
You should come up with like 10 names and make a poll out of it.  You have to name your cat.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 14, 2012, 05:40:52 PM
Right now, I'm more concerned with getting the piss out of my sheets and mattress. :mad:

Damn cat was in my bedroom when I turned the vacuum on to clean up the kitty litter.  ****ing bastard let loose on my bed.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on January 14, 2012, 05:43:26 PM
Right now, I'm more concerned with getting the piss out of my sheets and mattress. :mad:

Damn cat was in my bedroom when I turned the vacuum on to clean up the kitty litter.  ****ing bastard let loose on my bed.

Ah, just name him "Fido" or "Rover" or "Spot," and be done with it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 16, 2012, 10:07:37 AM
Right now, I'm more concerned with getting the piss out of my sheets and mattress. :mad:

Damn cat was in my bedroom when I turned the vacuum on to clean up the kitty litter.  ****ing bastard let loose on my bed.


Sorry mang, but I gotta    :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 24, 2012, 07:46:05 PM
I'm a little concerned.  My cat hat what looks like cold sores on his lower lip.  He got scared when I tried to grab him to get a closer look.

According to the internet, this could be anything from feline herpes to acne from the plastic bowls I'm putting the food and water in.  The internet recommended stainles steel bowls.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: docstew on January 24, 2012, 08:01:14 PM
Try the stainless bowls. Our cat gets the same thing if we don't clean her bowl every now and then.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on January 24, 2012, 08:21:43 PM
I'm a little concerned.  My cat hat what looks like cold sores on his lower lip.  He got scared when I tried to grab him to get a closer look.

According to the internet, this could be anything from feline herpes to acne from the plastic bowls I'm putting the food and water in.  The internet recommended stainles steel bowls.

Never had it happen with a cat, but our  current Beagle and our last two Beagles seemed to be allergic to certain types of plastic.  We either use ceramic or stainless steel bowls .
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 25, 2012, 12:20:58 PM

Here's Tigoo, he's about 14-15 lbs right now.


(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k179/Apogeespeaker/IMG_0826.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Ballygrl on January 26, 2012, 09:21:18 AM
I'm allergic to cats so I can't have them. I just read 11 pages of posts, is there a name for the cat yet? is it male or female? did you have it spayed or neutered? Reagan is a nice name.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 26, 2012, 09:25:07 AM
I'm allergic to cats so I can't have them. I just read 11 pages of posts, is there a name for the cat yet? is it male or female? did you have it spayed or neutered? Reagan is a nice name.

ohhhhhh good name!  but it is a ***** so wouldn't Obama be better?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 26, 2012, 09:31:18 AM
It's male.  And it does not have a name.

Not neutered yet.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on January 26, 2012, 09:39:54 AM
It's male.  And it does not have a name.

Not neutered yet.

Well then, you can't name it Obama.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rebel on January 26, 2012, 09:54:34 AM
It's male.  And it does not have a name.

Not neutered yet.

Call him Neuticles.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on January 26, 2012, 10:08:35 AM
"Nadless" has a nice ring to it.

'Course ya gotta get him under the knife first.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 26, 2012, 10:35:29 AM
It's male.  And it does not have a name.

Not neutered yet.

Ballsy and say it with an obnoxious british accent!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on January 26, 2012, 01:11:21 PM
We've been following the saga of the cat for ages now, and he doesn't have a name??!!  :panic: 

Pick a name, any name.  I do the rescue/rehab shit and I pick a name at the drop of a hat.  I have a little Mafioso family in the latest:  Tony, Nick, and Frankie.  If I get a girl to add I'll name her Gina.   :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 26, 2012, 01:28:57 PM
We've been following the saga of the cat for ages now, and he doesn't have a name??!!  :panic: 

Pick a name, any name.  I do the rescue/rehab shit and I pick a name at the drop of a hat.  I have a little Mafioso family in the latest:  Tony, Nick, and Frankie.  If I get a girl to add I'll name her Gina.   :-)


call her GinaBug....that is my nickname...I don't know why  :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 26, 2012, 01:35:45 PM
But it's a boy.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 26, 2012, 01:37:46 PM
We've been following the saga of the cat for ages now, and he doesn't have a name??!!  :panic: 

Pick a name, any name.  I do the rescue/rehab shit and I pick a name at the drop of a hat.  I have a little Mafioso family in the latest:  Tony, Nick, and Frankie.  If I get a girl to add I'll name her Gina.   :-)

I like that idea, but he's more of a Fredo than a Sonny or Michael or Vito.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on January 26, 2012, 02:10:03 PM
how about Chimpy?   :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on January 26, 2012, 03:21:59 PM
Hey, here's a product I can't do without, in regard to pet messes, especially cat pee. 

http://www.amazingwhipit.com/

It works with enzymes, so it "eats" the pee.  Has a nice scent, like pineapple or something.  This is so useful for those things you can't throw in a washing machine, like a bed or couch.  You dilute with water, it's very economical. Let it soak in to your nastiness, cover with a towel, go to work, let dry, towel up excess.   
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on January 26, 2012, 07:14:59 PM
I like that idea, but he's more of a Fredo than a Sonny or Michael or Vito.

Gumba!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 26, 2012, 07:19:00 PM
Gumba!

I called him "Frodo" and he looked at me like I was crazy. :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on January 26, 2012, 08:29:38 PM
I called him "Frodo" and he looked at me like I was crazy. :lmao:

Well, his paws are a little like Frodo's feet, so maybe you're onto something there...
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 27, 2012, 07:13:14 PM
They should make cat poop scented air freshener. 

The bouquet is lovely.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Ballygrl on January 28, 2012, 11:51:26 PM
But it's a boy.

GinoBug?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: catsmtrods on January 30, 2012, 05:25:46 AM
Oh NO! Its a male cat too! You are so going to regret that in about 10 years.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E8BpJEni77I/SrlEAKS7WmI/AAAAAAAAKn0/0ukxCc85qdU/s400/CatUrineSpraying.JPG)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on January 30, 2012, 02:04:21 PM
That's why you need that stuff I put on page 18.  You need something with enzymes, regular house cleaners do not do it. 

Sam?  Max?  Dino?  Gino?  Name him after a caver...BadCat?  Johnny?  Doc?   
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rugnuts on January 30, 2012, 02:09:37 PM
Name him after a caver...BadCat?  Johnny?  Doc?   

It's male.  And it does not have a name.
Not neutered yet.
Rugnuts
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Rugnuts on February 01, 2012, 02:17:40 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/sadiesinner/forums/45.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on February 03, 2012, 09:52:23 AM
Oh NO! Its a male cat too! You are so going to regret that in about 10 years.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_E8BpJEni77I/SrlEAKS7WmI/AAAAAAAAKn0/0ukxCc85qdU/s400/CatUrineSpraying.JPG)

is it sharting?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on February 03, 2012, 10:53:17 AM
is it sharting?

Uh....not quite.

Males cats that are unneutered (and even some that are) tend to mark their territory by pissing.

And there is NOTHING in this world that stinks worse than cat piss. I had one piss in my shoes one day. I had to throw the damn things out.

I ain't gonna say what happened to the damned cat.   :yum:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 03, 2012, 11:01:44 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v230/sadiesinner/forums/45.jpg)
:-)

I think it's gone crazy again.  Loud meowing, running around, and it figured out it can meow and paw at my door at 4am when I'm sleeping.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on February 03, 2012, 11:44:12 AM
He wants to sleep with you!

Just let him, he will go to bed when you do, and stay quiet all night. Otherwise, he's just going to make it his mission in life to wake you up!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 03, 2012, 11:48:35 AM
He wants to sleep with you!

Just let him, he will go to bed when you do, and stay quiet all night. Otherwise, he's just going to make it his mission in life to wake you up!
He doesn't "sleep".  He runs around and scratches at everything while I'm trying to sleep.  And the last time I let him in my bedroom, he messed up my sheets.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on February 03, 2012, 11:52:20 AM
He doesn't "sleep".  He runs around and scratches at everything while I'm trying to sleep.  And the last time I let him in my bedroom, he messed up my sheets.


If he's scratching at your sheets, he probably wants under the covers. He may want to sleep under them, but most likely just wants to check things out. Ours only sleep under the covers when it's really cold.

Thought you said he "messed" on the sheets when you turned on the vacuum cleaner? You scared him! That's different from deliberately peeing on the bed. If he slept there, you wouldn't have to worry about him peeing there.

 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 03, 2012, 10:02:58 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/comfycat2.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/comfycat3.jpg)

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/comfycat1.jpg)

Lazy beast.

Yes, that seat is covered in cat hair.  No, I don't really care.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on February 04, 2012, 10:45:49 AM
Pledge makes a pet hair roller thing that works better than anything I have ever used!

It's in with the cleaning supplies at the grocery.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 08, 2012, 09:54:14 PM
I can't share my room with this thing.  He irritates the **** out of me.

I leave the light on in the kitchen so he can wander around at night.  But the light also keeps me awake.  And him.  So he's constantly in and out of my room until I've finally had enough and kick him out. 

He's realized he can wake me up at 5am by scratching at the door and screaming.  I guess that will have to do.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on February 09, 2012, 04:56:22 AM
sounds like my marriage :lol:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on February 09, 2012, 07:03:54 AM
I leave the light on in the kitchen so he can wander around at night.  But the light also keeps me awake.  And him.  So he's constantly in and out of my room until I've finally had enough and kick him out.

Why do you leave the light on in the kitchen?

Surely you're aware cats can see in the dark.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on February 09, 2012, 07:25:31 AM
Why do you leave the light on in the kitchen?

Surely you're aware cats can see in the dark.


 :lol: 


I wasn't gonna tell him...   :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on February 09, 2012, 07:26:18 AM

 :lol: 


I wasn't gonna tell him...   :whistling:

I tell you, the cats here have no problems seeing in the dark.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on February 09, 2012, 07:30:42 AM

 :lol: 


I wasn't gonna tell him...   :whistling:

 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on February 09, 2012, 08:01:54 AM
I tell you, the cats here have no problems seeing in the dark.

Should we tell him that the reason their whiskers are so long is so they know if their bodies will fit through whatever they are trying to get into?   :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on February 09, 2012, 08:23:44 AM
Should we tell him that the reason their whiskers are so long is so they know if their bodies will fit through whatever they are trying to get into?   :-)

I cut my cats long whiskers forever until someone told me that......I always thought I had dumb cats  :???:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 09, 2012, 08:24:18 AM
:rofl:

Okay, I'll turn the light off and see how it works out.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on February 09, 2012, 08:25:45 AM
:rofl:

Okay, I'll turn the light off and see how it works out.

Trust me; he can see in the dark.

You don't have to worry about it, unless you happen to stumble over him in the dark.

But cats generally know enough to stay out of the way of people trying to get around in the dark.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 09, 2012, 11:47:26 AM
Trust me; he can see in the dark.

You don't have to worry about it, unless you happen to stumble over him in the dark.

But cats generally know enough to stay out of the way of people trying to get around in the dark.

Oreo's pretty good about that, but being black-and-white, chances are I can actually see where she is in the dark (as long as she's within 10 feet).
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on February 09, 2012, 02:03:04 PM
That's why their eyes are luminescent like that.  They're nocturnal animals. 

 :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 09, 2012, 02:03:55 PM
I figured he needed a *little* light.  It gets very dark in my apartment.

I'll give it a shot tonight and see what happens.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: DixieBelle on February 09, 2012, 07:21:53 PM
sounds like my marriage :lol:
Holy Sh&t that's funny!!

:rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on February 10, 2012, 04:24:14 PM
Anybody remember when I said I adopted a dreadful little kitten, all beat up with a beat up face, flearidden, starved, awful and gross?  With lots of TLC, I give you Tony:


(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/Karinscott/Pictures1474.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 10, 2012, 07:03:31 PM
Heh.  My fat cat has realized he's too big to get behind the dishwasher like he used to. Now he's upset, as if this is my fault.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on February 10, 2012, 11:36:36 PM
Anybody remember when I said I adopted a dreadful little kitten, all beat up with a beat up face, flearidden, starved, awful and gross?  With lots of TLC, I give you Tony:


(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/Karinscott/Pictures1474.jpg)

He's looking very comfortable, Karin. Nicely done!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on February 11, 2012, 12:25:57 AM
Good job, Karin!!  :yahoo:

He's adorable!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 11, 2012, 05:41:55 AM
Anybody remember when I said I adopted a dreadful little kitten, all beat up with a beat up face, flearidden, starved, awful and gross?  With lots of TLC, I give you Tony:


(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/Karinscott/Pictures1474.jpg)

He looks as if he realizes he hit the jackpot with you, Karin.  Kind of like Oreo looks (she hit the jackpot with us).
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on February 11, 2012, 07:11:32 AM
Well, how did it work out, leaving the light in the kitchen turned off?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 11, 2012, 07:24:49 AM
Pretty good so far, but I still had to kick him out of my room.  Can't sleep with him in here.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on February 11, 2012, 07:35:30 AM
Pretty good so far, but I still had to kick him out of my room.  Can't sleep with him in here.

There's probably a way a cat can be trained to not sleep with one, but I have no idea what it is.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 11, 2012, 08:01:09 AM
It's not the sleeping that's the problem.  It's the constant ****ing around.  He was thumping on one of my kayaks ... it sounded like a drum.  And there's the closet doors.  Thump, thump, thump.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on February 11, 2012, 08:20:37 AM
It's not the sleeping that's the problem.  It's the constant ****ing around.  He was thumping on one of my kayaks ... it sounded like a drum.  And there's the closet doors.  Thump, thump, thump.

Well, cats do live lives reverse of the way we do.

We're up and about, cats are sleeping.

We're sleeping, cats are up and about.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: dutch508 on February 11, 2012, 09:04:33 AM
Plus, you fail to realize that once the cat figures out that you will respond to a certain action, he will continue to do it.
In short, he is ****ing with you.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 11, 2012, 09:46:41 AM
Plus, you fail to realize that once the cat figures out that you will respond to a certain action, he will continue to do it.
In short, he is ****ing with you.

And, your cat knows it and enjoys it. :tongue: :fuelfire:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on February 11, 2012, 10:42:09 AM
And, your cat knows it and enjoys it. :tongue: :fuelfire:

Yeah, they are evil little bastards, ain't they.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on February 11, 2012, 11:22:39 AM
Plus, you fail to realize that once the cat figures out that you will respond to a certain action, he will continue to do it.
In short, he is ****ing with you.


And, your cat knows it and enjoys it. :tongue: :fuelfire:


 :exactly:


He IS training YOU to pay attention to him!!! And it's working.

 :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 11, 2012, 11:29:27 AM


 :exactly:


He IS training YOU to pay attention to him!!! And it's working.

 :lmao:

Full disclosure--when Oreo's water bowl goes empty, she'll move it across the linoleum tiles in the kitchen.  It's a very distinctive sound.  Water I go and fill at any time.  Food?  I'll go out into the kitchen and tell her, "It's not your time yet," and leave.  She figures it out eventually.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 20, 2012, 02:08:17 PM
The spray bottle worked. :evil:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on February 20, 2012, 02:10:01 PM
The spray bottle worked. :evil:


or has it  :naughty:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46436375/ns/local_news-bakersfield_ca/t/man-accused-eating-cats-takes-plea-deal/

Quote
Wilmert was sentenced to 30 days in jail with credit for time served and three years probation, during which time he must stay away from companion animals.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on February 20, 2012, 08:08:01 PM
Anybody remember when I said I adopted a dreadful little kitten, all beat up with a beat up face, flearidden, starved, awful and gross?  With lots of TLC, I give you Tony:


(http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j384/Karinscott/Pictures1474.jpg)
Such a handsome fellow!!!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on February 20, 2012, 08:13:20 PM
Trust me; he can see in the dark.

You don't have to worry about it, unless you happen to stumble over him in the dark.

But cats generally know enough to stay out of the way of people trying to get around in the dark.
Jingles is naughtiness when it comes to that. My bathroom is to the immediate left as you come out of my bedroom. She will stroll out in front of me and plops down right in front of the door. Then she tries to swat my legs as i try to race to bathroom in the early am. I am not exactly on planet earth, and my bladder is about to explode. Dang cat!!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on February 21, 2012, 12:26:08 PM
Cats are so funny   :lol:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 25, 2012, 03:40:50 PM
Damn this dry weather. :lmao:

My cat doesn't like the static electricity.  I think he's blaming me, because he runs away when I come near him now.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on February 25, 2012, 04:49:26 PM
Damn this dry weather. :lmao:

My cat doesn't like the static electricity.  I think he's blaming me, because he runs away when I come near him now.

Time to get a couple of small balloons and use static electricity to make them stick to the cat.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on February 27, 2012, 02:57:19 PM
Time to get a couple of small balloons and use static electricity to make them stick to the cat.  :-)

and shock his nose with your fingertip
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on March 02, 2012, 12:37:06 AM
 For Mike220 :tongue:
[youtube=425,350]sIp77PUvLTE[/youtube]
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Mike220 on March 02, 2012, 09:11:24 PM
For Mike220 :tongue:
[youtube=425,350]sIp77PUvLTE[/youtube]


 :2muchgay:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on March 02, 2012, 11:08:32 PM
My dumb cat is staring at his water dish like he expects something to happen.

He resembles a large, furry cockroach wandering around my apartment.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Boudicca on March 02, 2012, 11:13:14 PM
Such a handsome fellow!!!!

He's gorgeous!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Boudicca on March 02, 2012, 11:15:59 PM
My dumb cat is staring at his water dish like he expects something to happen.

He resembles a large, furry cockroach wandering around my apartment.

You really, really love your cat.  I know this because you grump aloud about him, the way my DH grumbles and complains about our cats and dogs.  Yet, come bedtime, we have to share our queen size mattress with usually around 4 or 5 of them, and he surreptititously pets them.  My son's even worse-totally disses the animals verbally but whenever he thinks I'm not paying attention he's all over them handing out treats and pats.

Sound familiar? :naughty: :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on March 02, 2012, 11:19:45 PM
I admit, I look forward to coming home most days.

He's still a little weirdo who runs away from me when I try to pet him.  The Big Scary Hand must bother him.

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Boudicca on March 02, 2012, 11:23:44 PM
I admit, I look forward to coming home most days.

He's still a little weirdo who runs away from me when I try to pet him.



Well, that static electricity does kinda make them spooky.  Mine aren't happy with me when they get shocked either.  Cats are independent critters, so we're told, but I swear most of mine act more like dogs than cats.  Of course, I've had them for years in some cases.

Well, silly human, have you figured out what your kitteh expects you to do by the water dish? :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on March 02, 2012, 11:25:24 PM
Hell if I know.  There's water in there.  What else does he want? :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Boudicca on March 02, 2012, 11:46:12 PM
Hell if I know.  There's water in there.  What else does he want? :rofl:

Some of my cats are very finicky about their water; anything over a few hours old is too stale for them.  Lucy even hangs out on my bathroom sink and bats her paws at me when I walk by so I'll turn the tap on for her to drink running water.  Last time I relented, I came back two hours later to a still running sink.  Water is cheap out here, thank goodness!

I've got some cats so dang lazy they sit in front of the cat door into their litter room until someone opens it for them. :p
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on March 02, 2012, 11:48:52 PM
Yeah, I can see that.  I prefer fresh water as well.  I fill it up in the morning and sometimes at night. 

My brother had this fancy little water fountain for his girlfriend's cat that looked like a miniature water cooler.  It held about a week's worth of water.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on March 03, 2012, 08:02:18 AM
For dogs and cats, and probably all other animals, don't put water in a plastic dish or bowl.

I'm not sure why; it's not going to kill them or anything, but apparently it makes the water less palatable to them.  And cats of course usually drink far less water than they need, thus leading to kidney and bladder problems (and resultant high veterinary bills).  With cats, one wants to encourage them to dine on water as much as possible.

A big glass or stainless-steel bowl gotten from the nearest thrift store for a dime or something, is best.

When watering the cats here--who drink water like there's no tomorrow (and hence no high veterinary bills for kidney or bladder problems)--I always put in two drops of grapefruit-seed extract per gallon of water, or thereabouts.  I'm not sure why, but apparently it's good for them.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on March 03, 2012, 08:04:15 AM
If the cat prefers to drink from the commode, which is porcelain, that's the number one clue to get a glass or stainless-steel bowl.  At a thrift store, of course.  Save your money.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on March 03, 2012, 10:01:47 AM
I switched from a plastic water tower contraption that I had used for years, to a souffle dish that was only going to be temporary. That was at least 6 or 8 months ago.  :whistling:

I put it in our bathroom, and refill it at least 2x's a day! The girls seem to drink quite a bit more water from it than they used to out of the other thing.

I quit looking for a new water tower.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on March 03, 2012, 10:09:34 AM
For dogs and cats, and probably all other animals, don't put water in a plastic dish or bowl.

I'm not sure why; it's not going to kill them or anything, but apparently it makes the water less palatable to them.  And cats of course usually drink far less water than they need, thus leading to kidney and bladder problems (and resultant high veterinary bills).  With cats, one wants to encourage them to dine on water as much as possible.

A big glass or stainless-steel bowl gotten from the nearest thrift store for a dime or something, is best.

When watering the cats here--who drink water like there's no tomorrow (and hence no high veterinary bills for kidney or bladder problems)--I always put in two drops of grapefruit-seed extract per gallon of water, or thereabouts.  I'm not sure why, but apparently it's good for them.

Some animals are allergic to plastics , too. Our first dog would break out with little blister like things on her chin, but we switched the plastic food and water bowls out and the problem went away.  We've used small stainless steel mixing bowls since then.  They're fairly cheap and easy to clean.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Boudicca on March 03, 2012, 04:32:23 PM
Another way to encourage more water consumption in cats, feed them some wet food, which they love and which of course contains alot of moisture.  Mine get four cans a day to share, assuming each gets the same amount (not probable but oh well) that's half a can apiece.  They do like the stainless steel water bowls okay, and even condescend to share with the dogs.  No kidney or liver problems, thus far, with any of my cats.

The vet tells me some wet chow is good for their teeth.  I free feed kibble and once a day the wet chow, change the water dishes twice a day, three times in the blistering hot summer.  They enjoy ice cubes in the water bowls as well.

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on March 03, 2012, 08:45:38 PM
Jingles was upchucking quite a bit. I bought her an aqua tube it comes with a filter, and it rotates the water. Giving a commode illuisiion. She hasn't upchucked since.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on March 13, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
Figures.  My cat is afraid of the fan.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on March 13, 2012, 10:51:52 PM
Hell if I know.  There's water in there.  What else does he want? :rofl:

My cat won't drink from the water dish if there is so much as a hair floating on the surface of the water.  It gets changed on a regular basis.  I usually have two bowls of water for her as well, so that if one is contaminated, she has another to drink from.  She'll happily drink from the toilet as well. 

She also tells me when it time to go to bed by meowing loudly until I lay down, and then she curls up next to me.  She also recently learned how to flush the toilet.  She is a smart cookie  :p
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 03, 2012, 10:06:49 PM
(http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/funny-pictures-where-are-we-going-are-we-there-yet-are-we-there-yet.jpg)

Still haven't named him.  I can't think of one.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on April 04, 2012, 08:42:02 AM
 :thatsright:  Oh for God's sake.  How about the all-purpose Max?  How about Dude, in honor of Stinky? 

That's a funny LOLcat up there. 

Hey those stainless or ceramic bowls discussed above can be found real cheap at the Dollar stores.  Another hazard of the plastic ones is that mine would overturn them constantly.   

Nature's Miracle  <----   Must-have product for anyone with a cat. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 04, 2012, 08:53:03 AM
The blisters on his lower lip have cleared up since I switched to a stainless steel water bowl.  He does have some black spots on his mouth but it looks more like natural pigment than some kind of problem.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on April 04, 2012, 09:51:09 AM
The blisters on his lower lip have cleared up since I switched to a stainless steel water bowl.  He does have some black spots on his mouth but it looks more like natural pigment than some kind of problem.

 :cheersmate:

hi5
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on April 04, 2012, 03:52:17 PM
Eupher, you gave Chris_ a H5 and a beer toast for the fact that his cat's blisters healed up? 

 :ha: :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 04, 2012, 03:58:26 PM
Ouch.

Tough crowd.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on April 04, 2012, 04:10:40 PM
Eupher, you gave Chris_ a H5 and a beer toast for the fact that his cat's blisters healed up? 

 :ha: :rofl:


Mouth blisters.................. :panic:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on April 04, 2012, 04:13:44 PM
Eupher, you gave Chris_ a H5 and a beer toast for the fact that his cat's blisters healed up? 

 :ha: :rofl:

Yup! sure did.  :-)  I think it's cool that chris has morphed from a WTF! A CAT IN MY APARTMENT!!!!   :banghead:  :panic:  :mad:  :???: to a guy that's a little concerned about the cat enough to worry about using plastic dishes instead of stainless - or even crockery.

Chris has been bitten by the cat bug, and he's got a really, really bad infection.   :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: docstew on April 04, 2012, 04:14:47 PM
Yup! sure did.  :-)  I think it's cool that chris has morphed from a WTF! A CAT IN MY APARTMENT!!!!   :banghead:  :panic:  :mad:  :???: to a guy that's a little concerned about the cat enough to worry about using plastic dishes instead of stainless - or even crockery.

Chris has been bitten by the cat bug, and he's got a really, really bad infection.   :rotf:

Are you saying chris got an infection from his *****?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on April 04, 2012, 04:15:40 PM
Are you saying chris got an infection from his *****?

that's one way of putting it, yeah.  :lmao:   :rotf: 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: njpines on April 04, 2012, 04:19:01 PM
Are you saying chris got an infection from his *****?

OMG!! (cleans monitor)   :rotf:  :lmao:  :rofl:  Hi^5
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 04, 2012, 07:26:05 PM
My cat won't drink from the water dish if there is so much as a hair floating on the surface of the water.  It gets changed on a regular basis.  I usually have two bowls of water for her as well, so that if one is contaminated, she has another to drink from.  She'll happily drink from the toilet as well. 

She also tells me when it time to go to bed by meowing loudly until I lay down, and then she curls up next to me.  She also recently learned how to flush the toilet.  She is a smart cookie  :p
Did your cat make the trip to Nebraska with you?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on April 04, 2012, 09:10:44 PM
Did your cat make the trip to Nebraska with you?

Not only is he worried about his cat, he is concerned about the cats of others.  I would give you a high 5, but I just spent it on Ricky Bobby.   :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on April 04, 2012, 10:13:37 PM
Did your cat make the trip to Nebraska with you?

She certainly did.  She was absolutely silent during the plane trip and hid under the bed for several days once we got here, but she is happy now. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on April 05, 2012, 08:37:37 AM
Not only is he worried about his cat, he is concerned about the cats of others.  I would give you a high 5, but I just spent it on Ricky Bobby.   :-)

that's okay -- I'll take care of that little chore for you.   :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on April 05, 2012, 09:27:28 AM
that's one way of putting it, yeah.  :lmao:   :rotf: 

BSed you because you were two out of balance, and I like your "balance." :tongue: :fuelfire: :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on April 05, 2012, 09:29:00 AM
BSed you because you were two out of balance, and I like your "balance." :tongue: :fuelfire: :whistling:

Euph, BS'd ya too, you had one too many Hi5's.   :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on April 05, 2012, 10:11:40 AM
Quote
She also tells me when it time to go to bed by meowing loudly until I lay down, and then she curls up next to me.
  CONTROL FREAK!   :panic: 

CR, Does she flush the toilet merely to entertain herself, or is there a *purpose*? 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on April 05, 2012, 11:38:32 AM
BSed you because you were two out of balance, and I like your "balance." :tongue: :fuelfire: :whistling:

You're so thoughtful.  :lol:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on April 05, 2012, 11:39:11 AM
Euph, BS'd ya too, you had one too many Hi5's.   :-)

You're thoughtful too.  :lol:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on April 05, 2012, 12:51:34 PM
You're so thoughtful.  :lol:

Hey, I try! O-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on April 05, 2012, 05:06:07 PM
  CONTROL FREAK!   :panic: 

CR, Does she flush the toilet merely to entertain herself, or is there a *purpose*? 

It is to entertain herself.  She likes watching the water swirl down the bowl. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on April 05, 2012, 08:20:11 PM
You're thoughtful too.  :lol:
Yeah but I h5'd you to get you into balance :tongue:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 05, 2012, 08:25:42 PM
I think I've narrowed it down to KC (for "kitty cat" :-)) or Buddy. :rofl:

I feel stupid giving an animal a name.  I might as well name a pair of socks.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 05, 2012, 08:26:26 PM
It is to entertain herself.  She likes watching the water swirl down the bowl. 
Yeah, there's not a whole lot else going on between those furry ears.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on April 05, 2012, 08:45:24 PM
I don't know if this has been noted before but...

"You're base all belong to them" or something along that line.

I got a 6 year old Siamese, got her as a kitten.

She is too much like a dog as far as I am concerned, she has this habit of getting all up in my grill when she hears a maple seed dropping to the earth.

She is just too much touchy feely, not really what I was looking for. Don't get me wrong, I am a cat person but I was looking for something that was more standoffish.

More like an alpha male barn cat. What I ended up with was a lapcat with pointy feet (got to watch where she is walkin on my lap).

It's cool to hear that it knows how to flush the toilet, cats are deceptively smart, my cat can open the bathroom door, hop up on the vanity and turn on the sink.

She gets a drink and then watches the water swirl down the sink.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 05, 2012, 08:52:23 PM
Quote
What I ended up with was a lapcat with pointy feet (got to watch where she is walkin on my lap).
:rofl:

My cat changes at the flip of a switch.  One minute he's desperate for attention and can't leave me alone, and the next he's twitchy and scared of everything.  I don't know if he was a stray when I picked him up, but he's still skittish.  If he has somewhere to hide, he'll go there unless I get down to his level or lie on the couch where he can see me at eye level. 

That's his favorite time of the day, when I get home and crash on the couch.  It's cuddle time.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on April 05, 2012, 09:19:21 PM
Now that I think back on it, three of the best cats that have lived with me and mine have all been Ferrel.

Kuntakitty: Ferrel kitten, My dad found it in a dumpster, a good cat, stayed to itself for the most part but didn't disagree to to being petted.

Bob: an adult Ferrel cat, my dad befriended him, we petted this cat at our own risk. He had jaws like a hydraulic vice and he always got our attention by laying teeth on us. It was also fun to watch him kick dog ass.

Rubjob: psycopathicly friendly, she was a druler when petted.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 05, 2012, 09:20:46 PM
Kuntakitty

Rubjob
:lmao:

That ain't right.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on April 05, 2012, 09:21:15 PM
I think I've narrowed it down to KC (for "kitty cat" :-)) or Buddy. :rofl:

I feel stupid giving an animal a name.  I might as well name a pair of socks.

Buddy.  And we are done!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Zeus on April 05, 2012, 09:30:43 PM
(http://th0006.photobucket.com/albums/0006/findstuff22/Best%20Images/Animals/th_cat22.jpg)

Howse about Fluffy as in toilet bowl cleaner  :whatever:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on April 05, 2012, 10:13:57 PM
Oh btw, one thing that I think that works.

my cat  is also a TP shreder.

The thing was that the TP was  hung in such a way that all she had to do was reach up, grab and pull down.

In other words, the TP ran out over the the top.

Once I turned it around by making the TP dispence from the back and bottom she quickly lost interest.

It worked for me, your milage may very
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 05, 2012, 10:17:14 PM
My cat ignores the TP... I keep the roll on the shelf.

He doesn't even mess with the empty roll I left on the hanger. :???:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on April 06, 2012, 08:13:21 AM
Yeah but I h5'd you to get you into balance :tongue:

Being out of balance is a deliciously delightful condition, you know. Try it sometime!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on April 06, 2012, 09:48:14 AM
Oh btw, one thing that I think that works.

my cat  is also a TP shreder.

The thing was that the TP was  hung in such a way that all she had to do was reach up, grab and pull down.

In other words, the TP ran out over the the top.

Once I turned it around by making the TP dispence from the back and bottom she quickly lost interest.

It worked for me, your milage may very

I have a TP shredder too.

She sticks her teeth into it.  :whatever:

Our TP unroller is the one we lost last summer. Everytime I see a fluffy black cat, I think of her. Wonder if she is still scared all the time, now that she is at the Rainbow Bridge.  :bawl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on April 06, 2012, 10:11:59 AM
I have a TP shredder too.

She sticks her teeth into it.  :whatever:

Our TP unroller is the one we lost last summer. Everytime I see a fluffy black cat, I think of her. Wonder if she is still scared all the time, now that she is at the Rainbow Bridge.  :bawl:

She'll be waiting for you, Deb. :)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on April 06, 2012, 10:17:47 AM
She'll be waiting for you, Deb. :)

I know. She's with the other kitter kat girls, and my Westies. I still think about all of them. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Zeus on April 06, 2012, 02:59:15 PM
Yrs ago we had a Gray & black tiger stripe stray cat that came around the property a couple of times,would hangout.let the kids pet him a little then would wonder on. This went on a couple of times over about a two week span. finally one day the kids fed him and he decided to adopt us as family and stayed. We named him Smokey Joe.

At the Time we had two mastiffs, basically gentle dogs but you know the deal between cats n dogs. After having Smokey Joe in the house for a couple days  my son let smokey Joe out into the back yard into the dogs domain , we watched & listened from the kitchen to see what would happen. Smokey walked off the patio into the yard and just sat there. One of the dogs noticed the cat and walked over to smokey and nudged him over a couple of times and gave a little growl. well smokey went all Bruce lee on the dog front paws smacking his snout like greased lightning then jumped on the dogs face straddling his nose biting at his ears. it took the dog a couple shakes of the head to get the cat off. Smokey flew for a couple of feet but landed on his feet and just stood there hissing at the dog. the dog advance a little like it was going to do something so smokey raised up a paw and swirled it in the air a little still hissing. the dog backed up and turned around and walked away. Ever since then smokey and the dogs got along just fine,the dogs even coming to Smokey's defense a time or two.

Smokey Joe undefeated and still the champion was with us for about 8 yrs until he succumbed to kitty cancer.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on April 06, 2012, 03:01:44 PM
Aw, poor Joe.

I don't know how my cat is going to react to my brother's dog but he runs away from everything else and hides.  They came over last week and the cat disappeared.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on April 07, 2012, 06:19:32 PM
did you name it yet?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 06:47:16 PM
The cat is spending the weekend at the vet to be neutralized and shot.  And vaccinated.

Getting him in the carrier was easy enough.  Dealing with the pee-filled crate was not. :puke:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on June 08, 2012, 06:50:08 PM
The cat is spending the weekend at the vet to be neutralized and shot.  And vaccinated.

Getting him in the carrier was easy enough.  Dealing with the pee-filled crate was not. :puke:

 :rotf:

Uh...that's neutered, chris. (But I suspect you know that.)

There is no greater love that a man hath for a cat to send him in to have his balls cut off.  :lmao:

Oh, and deal with piss-filled crates too.  :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 06:51:24 PM
That stuff is potent.  Riot squads should spray cat pee on hippie malcontents... it will clear them out in a hurry.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on June 08, 2012, 07:06:14 PM
That stuff is potent.  Riot squads should spray cat pee on hippie malcontents... it will clear them out in a hurry.

Man if that ain't the truth I don't know what is, it's like pepper spray that works without having to be sprayed in your face.

Weaponized cat piss...yeah, I can see that.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 07:11:59 PM
I like this vet.  It's only a couple miles from work and a straight shot from their parking lot to mine.  I ran into someone from work in the waiting room (I forgot her name.  Nobody ever forgets mine. :p)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on June 08, 2012, 07:16:51 PM
I like this vet.  It's only a couple miles from work and a straight shot from their parking lot to mine.  I ran into someone from work in the waiting room (I forgot her name.  Nobody at work ever forgets mine. :p)

But.....

Won't you be charged extra, and substantially so, for the weekend boarding?

My cats, I handled them like I handle myself with hospitals; in, get it done, and out as quickly as possible.

I had to keep each one there a minimum of 3-4 hours after the surgery was done, but after that, I was allowed to bring them home.

And I already knew that a cat still half-doped from anesthesia shouldn't be put around other cats, and so they each had a whole bedroom to themselves for nearly a day, until evening or something, after the operation.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 07:17:55 PM
They said it was $15 a day... I wasn't told anything about weekend charges.  At that price, I agreed to leave him there over the weekend so I can finish packing.  The movers are going to be here tomorrow.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on June 08, 2012, 07:21:09 PM
They said it was $15 a day... I wasn't told anything about weekend charges.  At that price, I agreed to leave him there over the weekend so I can finish packing.  The movers are going to be here tomorrow.

Oh.

I forgot; you're moving this same weekend.

So then, probably a good idea to board the cat, lest the dog get some ideas about it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on June 08, 2012, 07:31:57 PM
They said it was $15 a day... I wasn't told anything about weekend charges.  At that price, I agreed to leave him there over the weekend so I can finish packing.  The movers are going to be here tomorrow.

You dropped the cat off at the vet and you're leaving town?  That's one way to give the cat a good home and get rid of it.    :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 07:36:40 PM
:lmao:  I'm just moving to a different neighborhood.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on June 08, 2012, 08:11:34 PM
Oh Chris, while I am thinking about it I wanted to mention, in case you are thinking about providing something your cat is allowed to scratch and climb around on.

I spent a good deal of time on this subject myself, even to the point of ordering building plans (which I think I still have if you would like to see them).

I ended up getting a cat tree from a company called Armarkat.

(http://i48.tinypic.com/29vexd5.jpg)

This thing stands 1 hand taller then me and i'm 6 ft.

It was $129.00 from their website...

http://www.armarkat.com/

Just for added info...I don't know if you already know this or not but a little more of my two cents.

When and if you go looking for a cat tree, don't try to judge it for base stability, the cat just needs to learn how to "fly" it.

Trust me on this...it's good to have something in the house that the cat knows it is allowed to scratch the smithereens out of (well, and a squirt gun).
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 08:21:56 PM
$129 for some lumber covered in carpet.  Wow.

Most of my furniture is bachelor-grade stuff... my uncle's Kmart pull-out sofa bed that is probably older than I am and a few old office chairs for seating.  He doesn't have any shortage of stuff to scratch on and I've never discouraged him from it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 08:25:30 PM
This is a little unnerving.  I've gotten so used to the background noise with him wandering around messing with stuff and meowing... now it's quiet in here and it feels like something is wrong.  :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on June 08, 2012, 08:33:16 PM
This is a little unnerving.  I've gotten so used to the background noise with him wandering around messing with stuff and meowing... now it's quiet in here and it feels like something is wrong.  :rofl:

Congratulations, you are now a pet owner and will always have one.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on June 08, 2012, 08:38:11 PM
$129 for some lumber covered in carpet.  Wow.

Well, keep it in mind just in case some of your favorite stuff starts getting shredded...that's all I'm sayin (of course the assumption I am making is that your cat will be allowed to retain its front claws).

Next time you stop by something like a Petsmart price the 2 or 3 ft cat trees they sell.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on June 08, 2012, 09:38:21 PM
Well, keep it in mind just in case some of your favorite stuff starts getting shredded...that's all I'm sayin (of course the assumption I am making is that your cat will be allowed to retain its front claws).

Next time you stop by something like a Petsmart price the 2 or 3 ft cat trees they sell.

Eaglekeeper, short of making that tree yourself, that's a good buy.  I have to usher the spousal unit away from the ones at Petsmart/Pet Warehouse when we go there.  That thing would be at least double the cost at either of those places.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 08, 2012, 09:45:20 PM
:panic: Where's my cat?

This is so weird.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on June 08, 2012, 09:51:29 PM
You could always go out looking for another stray to bring in, to tide you over. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: docstew on June 08, 2012, 10:22:54 PM
That stuff is potent.  Riot squads should spray cat pee on hippie malcontents... it will clear them out in a hurry.

Probably make them smell better too...
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 09, 2012, 09:13:33 AM
:panic: Where's my cat?

This is so weird.

You got it bad buddy...... :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on June 09, 2012, 12:38:08 PM
Have you named that poor baby yet?


When you bring him home, put him in the bathroom or wherever you are going to have the litter box for several hours, so that he will use it and know where to find it, before he goes "exploring" about his new home.

When we moved, I did that with the girls and put their food and water in there too. It kept them relatively calm with the movers and all the strangers about, and also helped them adjust. I put the carrier in there too, and they slept in there the first night.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 14, 2012, 08:12:15 PM
$500 vet bill.  Ouch.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on June 14, 2012, 08:19:19 PM
$500 vet bill.  Ouch.


Well worth it though.  Well it would be for a dog, but a cat, I'm not so sure.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 14, 2012, 08:22:38 PM
He got five-star treatment and grooming.

They found tapeworms which could explain why he is so skinny.  Hopefully he'll fatten up a little.  He's in a good mood and hasn't peed on anything since I got him home.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 14, 2012, 08:28:08 PM
He got five-star treatment and grooming.

They found tapeworms which could explain why he is so skinny.  Hopefully he'll fatten up a little.  He's in a good mood and hasn't peed on anything since I got him home.

Did you reward him with a NAME?????
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 14, 2012, 08:29:15 PM
No.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on June 14, 2012, 08:30:19 PM
Did you reward him with a NAME?????
Wait, wait Iassa, (hand up)

@ Chris, what did tell the vet, the cat's name was??

(whispers to Iassa) this oughta be good....
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 14, 2012, 08:31:47 PM
I told them it didn't have one. :shrug:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 14, 2012, 08:32:04 PM
No.

Damn....poor little buddy.  
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 14, 2012, 08:33:17 PM
He doesn't  seem to mind.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on June 14, 2012, 08:34:16 PM
I told them it didn't have one. :shrug:
"what???  how do you call it???
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 14, 2012, 08:37:42 PM
"Cat".  What else should I call it?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Skul on June 14, 2012, 08:47:15 PM
"Cat".  What else should I call it?
Bob
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on June 15, 2012, 03:45:27 AM
He doesn't  seem to mind.

Ha!

 :hammer:

You do realize that his medical records now say "No Name (Chris's last name)", don't you?    :mad:

Poor baby. His daddy doesn't think enough of him to give him a first name. Bless his little heart.  :bawl:

We know what you are getting for Father's Day.

A big honkin' nasty fur ball coughed up onto your pillow.

 :rant:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: obumazombie on June 15, 2012, 03:47:51 AM
Noname. Not too shabby for a name.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on June 15, 2012, 07:11:12 AM

We know what you are getting for Father's Day.

A big honkin' nasty fur ball coughed up onto your pillow.

 :rant:


 :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on June 15, 2012, 08:52:56 AM
Ha!

 :hammer:

You do realize that his medical records now say "No Name (Chris's last name)", don't you?    :mad:

Poor baby. His daddy doesn't think enough of him to give him a first name. Bless his little heart.  :bawl:

We know what you are getting for Father's Day.

A big honkin' nasty fur ball coughed up onto your pillow.

 :rant:


 :rotf:

deb - chris_ does his very best to pretend that he's a big, heartless bastard that doesn't care enough about his animal to give it a name.

But he's the one who brought the cat in, created this 1,467 page thread on him, and then had his nuts cut off.

If that ain't love, I don't know what is!  :lmao:

Chris_ is a *****cat. Just like his buddy. (Just don't tell him that, 'cause we ain't supposed to know.)  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: njpines on June 15, 2012, 09:10:02 AM
Bob

Excellent!!   :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on June 15, 2012, 02:00:52 PM
Nothin wrong with that.  From now on, we should just call him Bob on this thread.  Maybe it'll stick. 

Glad to hear that Bob is back home and doing fine. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 15, 2012, 02:15:26 PM
I like Bob. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 15, 2012, 06:01:31 PM
Alright.  A successful day without random peeing.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 15, 2012, 06:02:04 PM
Alright.  A successful day without random peeing.

Yay Bob!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on June 15, 2012, 06:53:22 PM
Yay Bob!

Yay Bob (x 2)!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: obumazombie on June 15, 2012, 09:15:04 PM
Yay Bob (x 2)!

x3, although I thought his name was Noname.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 15, 2012, 09:18:01 PM
x3, although I thought his name was Noname.

You can call him Noname, I call him Bob.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: obumazombie on June 15, 2012, 09:19:46 PM
You can call him Noname, I call him Bob.
Well of course I want to call him by his proper name.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 15, 2012, 09:25:13 PM
Well of course I want to call him by his proper name.

Well, since Chris_ hasn't named him, we can call him whatever we want.   :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on June 15, 2012, 10:41:12 PM
You can call him Noname, I call him Bob.

I call him Bob too. He's a Bob because of the missing 'nads thing.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Skul on June 16, 2012, 08:09:03 AM
"Cat".  What else should I call it?
Bob
I should be ashamed, but, I'm not.  :lmao:

Here's to Bob.  :cheersmate: :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 16, 2012, 08:37:25 AM
Almost a year with no name....Bob works.   :rofl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 16, 2012, 01:47:30 PM
Another vote for Bob.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on June 16, 2012, 01:57:02 PM
Bob, short and sweet!!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: obumazombie on June 16, 2012, 02:46:27 PM
Bob, short and sweet!!!
Like seahorse ?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: freedumb2003 on June 16, 2012, 02:51:01 PM


Joke's on him... I'm out of TP. :tongue:

I folded up an old sweater and put in the pet carrier.  I suppose that will have to do for a bed until I can get something else.

I have rarely found old sweaters to be a substitute for TP...
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 19, 2012, 06:00:03 PM
My cat's new regiment: eat, poop, eat, poop, eat some more, poop some more.

I'm so glad I moved the litter box next to the food dish.  Going all the way to the bathroom to do his work must have been cramping his style.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: njpines on June 19, 2012, 06:25:31 PM
Bob is my favorite name when you don't know what to name something.  Chris, sorry man, on CC he's now Bob!  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: obumazombie on June 19, 2012, 09:26:21 PM
My cat's new regiment: eat, poop, eat, poop, eat some more, poop some more.

I'm so glad I moved the litter box next to the food dish.  Going all the way to the bathroom to do his work must have been cramping his style.

So Bob a ran to the litterbox ?

Bob a ran, He really had to go. The Beach Boys wrote him a theme song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhYCSRpe2iQ)

I hope Bob made it...
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 20, 2012, 10:36:17 AM
My cat's new regiment: eat, poop, eat, poop, eat some more, poop some more.

I'm so glad I moved the litter box next to the food dish.  Going all the way to the bathroom to do his work must have been cramping his style.

That would be regimen, Chris.  Though, we have examples from the 666th Catshitting Regiment over at the DUmp.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 20, 2012, 10:38:07 AM
At least I spelled it correctly.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on June 20, 2012, 10:43:45 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CywN5MQ2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)


(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/10/8/fc82e83a-4855-4606-82e2-eab61d6a32d5.jpg)

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on June 20, 2012, 10:45:06 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CywN5MQ2L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)


(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/10/8/fc82e83a-4855-4606-82e2-eab61d6a32d5.jpg)



Kinda hard to ignore those sorts of greetings, chris_....  :lmao:

How's Bob doing today? More eating and pooping and eating and pooping?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 20, 2012, 10:47:03 AM
Kinda hard to ignore those sorts of greetings, chris_....  :lmao:

How's Bob doing today? More eating and pooping and eating and pooping?
More of the same.

He likes the laundry room.  He found out how to open the sliding door by himself and he hides out by the water heater.  I have no idea what they find to talk about, but they seem to enjoy each other's company.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on June 20, 2012, 10:51:56 AM
More of the same.

He likes the laundry room.  He found out how to open the sliding door by himself and he hides out by the water heater.  I have no idea what they find to talk about, but they seem to enjoy each other's company.

You must have the AC running, Bob's just trying to get warm.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 20, 2012, 10:52:40 AM
It's a nice hiding spot.  I don't think he's adjusted to his new home yet.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: njpines on June 20, 2012, 11:06:38 AM

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/84/What_About_Bob_film.jpg/220px-What_About_Bob_film.jpg)

Baby steps . . .
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: obumazombie on June 20, 2012, 12:10:16 PM
My Bob a ran post was gold...pure gold.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Traveshamockery on June 27, 2012, 12:43:27 PM
Hey, Chris - Bob now needs a Facebook page. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on June 27, 2012, 12:44:33 PM
He doesn't talk much.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on June 27, 2012, 12:57:33 PM
He doesn't talk much.

Are you calling him Bob now???   :-) 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on June 27, 2012, 01:09:38 PM
He doesn't talk much.

I wish I had that problem...

My Siamese is yowling all the time.

And she sticks her nose in all my bidness...she ain't the boss of me.
 :rant:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on June 27, 2012, 01:17:29 PM
Oh yes she is, no matter how much you ---->  :rant:


Little known fact:  For the first 12 years of my career, every boss I had was named "Bob."   :-)

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Traveshamockery on June 27, 2012, 02:23:44 PM
Oh yes she is, no matter how much you ---->  :rant:


Little known fact:  For the first 12 years of my career, every boss I had was named "Bob."   :-)





Funny, I named all of my bosses "Dick." 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: njpines on June 27, 2012, 02:38:24 PM


Funny, I named all of my bosses "Dick." 

or "Boob"
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on June 27, 2012, 03:21:13 PM


Funny, I named all of my bosses "Dick." 


 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on July 05, 2012, 10:10:48 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat.jpg)

Sitting around not doing much.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on July 05, 2012, 10:17:11 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat.jpg)

Sitting around not doing much.

That is pretty much their way of life, unless they are hiding and plotting to kill their owners.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Mike220 on July 05, 2012, 10:20:26 PM
That is pretty much their way of life, unless they are hiding and plotting to kill their owners.

(http://www.lolbrary.com/fullsize/629/fullsize-dogs-and-cats-diary-16629.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on July 06, 2012, 12:34:05 AM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat.jpg)

Sitting around not doing much.

Look at that gut he is developing!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: obumazombie on July 06, 2012, 12:58:19 AM
^Is that Bob ?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on July 06, 2012, 06:02:34 AM
^Is that Bob ?

Yeah, that's Bob. Chris is very proud of Bob.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Skul on July 06, 2012, 06:23:01 AM
Look at that gut he is developing!
Mousies are packed with empty calories.  :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on July 06, 2012, 07:21:24 AM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/cat.jpg)

Sitting around not doing much.
Oh Chris, he is absolutely gorgeous!! What coloring!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on July 06, 2012, 08:37:58 AM
Look at that gut he is developing!
That's not a gut, it's fur.

They shaved him down at the vet.  When I got him back, it looked like he had shrunk.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on July 06, 2012, 09:42:42 AM
That's not a gut, it's fur.

They shaved him down at the vet.  When I got him back, it looked like he had shrunk.

Oh, he's working on one, believe it.  He has the two ingredients:

-Male cat

-Fixed

One day, you will look at him sitting on the ground just like that, and notice that he grew a nice pair of hairy udders right under your nose. :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on July 06, 2012, 11:32:59 AM
Oh, he's working on one, believe it.  He has the two ingredients:

-Male cat

-Fixed

One day, you will look at him sitting on the ground just like that, and notice that he grew a nice pair of hairy udders right under your nose. :-)

It happens to female cats, too. :(
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Skul on July 06, 2012, 10:59:21 PM
That's not a gut, it's fur.

They shaved him down at the vet.  When I got him back, it looked like he had shrunk.
I'm quite sure, Bob, hates you right now.
Sleep well....victim.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on September 13, 2012, 07:50:13 PM
I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up some stuff for a heavy duty toy-on-a-stick.  It's reusable and he isn't going to break this one.

He likes to bite on stuff after he "catches" it.  I'll need to find something he can chomp on.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Thor on September 13, 2012, 07:56:08 PM
A big moth ball would work...... :fuelfire:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on September 14, 2012, 07:09:32 AM
I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up some stuff for a heavy duty toy-on-a-stick.  It's reusable and he isn't going to break this one.

He likes to bite on stuff after he "catches" it.  I'll need to find something he can chomp on.

May I suggest a femur? :tongue: :fuelfire: :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: njpines on September 14, 2012, 09:23:39 AM
May I suggest a femur? :tongue: :fuelfire: :whistling:

Ours goes after your calf if you don't feed him quickly enough!  :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on September 14, 2012, 10:17:08 AM
Ours goes after your calf if you don't feed him quickly enough!  :lmao:

That would be a tibia or fibula, Sue. :tongue: O-)

Oreo won't do that--yet she'll go over to a spot in the hallway, just around the corner from a perch we have, and claw the carpet.  Really pisses me off--and she knows it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on October 23, 2012, 05:48:58 PM
I just wanted to chime in, I have decided to move my cat from canned to dry food.

There are 2 reasons...

1)My cat had a problem that required having a tooth pulled. That was on canned food, I will explain this later.

2) It has improved her performance in the litterbox, I'll leave it at that but if anybody has a question just ask.

3) If you move to dry food you must make sure that the cat has water.

4) The reason I moved to dry food, (specifically royal canin) is for the larger kibbles...it sorta makes them chew them up more so it reduces vomiting but it also increases tooth cleaning.

Ok 4 reasons.

I dare you to brush your cats teeth.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on October 23, 2012, 06:11:01 PM
Good on ya Eagle!!
jinges has a hard enough times getting her nails cut, never mind brushing her teeth. I have always fed her dry food, once I tried wet food, she was vomiting constantly and the throwup was harder to clean up. Also I have a special water bowl as well....
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on October 23, 2012, 10:08:06 PM
I've never fed mine canned food. Not because I was trying to protect them or the dogs...but because I couldn't stand the sight and particularly the smell of canned cat/dog food.  :puke:


I've used Iams for over 20 years. Since the hairball formula came out, I use it. If I don't....there are "gifts".
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 23, 2012, 10:13:31 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/fatfatfatty.jpg)

Fat fat fatty
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 23, 2012, 10:15:23 PM
I've never fed mine canned food. Not because I was trying to protect them or the dogs...but because I couldn't stand the sight and particularly the smell of canned cat/dog food.  :puke:
I forget which brand I bought, but it smelled better than the dinner I was cooking at the time. :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: docstew on October 23, 2012, 10:15:58 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/fatfatfatty.jpg)

Fat fat fatty

You shouldn't make fun of Bob that way
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 23, 2012, 10:16:36 PM
He's not fat, he's fluffy :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on October 23, 2012, 10:16:56 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/fatfatfatty.jpg)

Fat fat fatty
Is that BOB??
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 23, 2012, 10:17:16 PM
Of course.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on October 24, 2012, 07:01:29 AM
Is that BOB??

It's Robert. :tongue:

In other news, I've referred to Oreo as "Double Stuff" on more than one occasion.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on October 24, 2012, 08:10:49 AM
Of course.

Ah HA!

Documented evidence of acceptance that Bob is named BOB.

 :tongue:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on October 24, 2012, 08:23:11 AM
Of course.
Is he more loveable towards you now?????? You said in the past, he was a bit standoffish.....
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on October 24, 2012, 08:28:25 AM
It depends if I'm standing, sititng, or lying down.  I have no idea what he expects, but if I'm standing and I walk toward him, he makes this stupid squeak and runs away.  Maybe he expect me to play with him.

Stupid bastard jumped on me last night as I was sleeping.  Now my legs feel like a pincushion.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on October 24, 2012, 08:42:41 AM
Quote
It's Robert.


Oh my God, don't say that.  I was reading something creepy about "Robert the Doll" yesterday.  Google it, you will freak. 

Bob's looking great, Chris!  Handsome fella. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on October 24, 2012, 09:11:12 AM
It depends if I'm standing, sititng, or lying down.  I have no idea what he expects, but if I'm standing and I walk toward him, he makes this stupid squeak and runs away.  Maybe he expect me to play with him.

Stupid bastard jumped on me last night as I was sleeping.  Now my legs feel like a pincushion.
Cats can be nocturnal. In my new  pad, I have sky lights, and she loves to comatose in the the sun!!! :yawn:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on October 24, 2012, 09:31:03 AM
Oh my God, don't say that.  I was reading something creepy about "Robert the Doll" yesterday.  Google it, you will freak. 

Bob's looking great, Chris!  Handsome fella. 

The idea behind the "Robert" is that it's the full version of "Bob." :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on October 24, 2012, 02:47:29 PM
It depends if I'm standing, sititng, or lying down.  I have no idea what he expects, but if I'm standing and I walk toward him, he makes this stupid squeak and runs away.  Maybe he expect me to play with him.

Stupid bastard jumped on me last night as I was sleeping.  Now my legs feel like a pincushion.

Maybe you have stepped on him and he is reliving the moment? 

and how can you tell the difference between a stupid squeak and a smart one?  :???:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on October 25, 2012, 07:54:09 AM
The idea behind the "Robert" is that it's the full version of "Bob." :whistling:

You didn't just really say that, did you? 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on October 25, 2012, 08:03:08 AM
The idea behind the "Robert" is that it's the full version of "Bob." :whistling:

Battery Operated Boyfriend?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on October 25, 2012, 08:13:21 AM
Battery Operated Boyfriend?

Well, if ya remember correctly, Chris_ did profess his love of Vera Wangs . . . :tongue: :whistling:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on October 29, 2012, 10:50:42 AM
Well, if ya remember correctly, Chris_ did profess his love of Vera Wangs . . . :tongue: :whistling:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oknrpkscev4/TqAaM0KbzXI/AAAAAAAAGMA/VHwMALp8jp4/s1600/tumblr_ll5hjnSlwD1qh76njo1_400.png#old%20man%20in%20heels)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on October 29, 2012, 11:17:13 AM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oknrpkscev4/TqAaM0KbzXI/AAAAAAAAGMA/VHwMALp8jp4/s1600/tumblr_ll5hjnSlwD1qh76njo1_400.png#old%20man%20in%20heels)

bitchslapped for introducing metrosexual fudgepackers to this forum.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on October 29, 2012, 11:30:11 AM
 :rant:  I was just posting a pic of a man in heels.  :lmao:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on October 29, 2012, 11:36:39 AM
:rant:  I was just posting a pic of a man in heels.  :lmao:

'Zackly. Hence the bitchslap.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on October 29, 2012, 11:52:52 AM
'Zackly. Hence the bitchslap.

OK then!  I'll just post Gnads in her thong and red heels next time  :bird:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on October 29, 2012, 11:53:52 AM
OK then!  I'll just post Gnads in her thong and red heels next time  :bird:

Just keep those faggots outta here.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Celtic Rose on October 29, 2012, 12:09:11 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oknrpkscev4/TqAaM0KbzXI/AAAAAAAAGMA/VHwMALp8jp4/s1600/tumblr_ll5hjnSlwD1qh76njo1_400.png#old%20man%20in%20heels)

He looks great from the ankles up...
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 23, 2012, 10:21:30 PM
Annoying cat.  Every time I move, he gets up and follows me.  Upstairs, downstairs, sofa, computer, kitchen.  What the hell, cat?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on November 24, 2012, 01:30:34 AM
Annoying cat.  Every time I move, he gets up and follows me.  Upstairs, downstairs, sofa, computer, kitchen.  What the hell, cat?
becayse he wubs you!!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: ChuckJ on November 25, 2012, 05:32:17 AM
Annoying cat.  Every time I move, he gets up and follows me.  Upstairs, downstairs, sofa, computer, kitchen.  What the hell, cat?

Don't believe seahorse's post above. The cat is getting intel so when he finally decides to whack you he'll know the best place and method. :-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 25, 2012, 09:09:28 PM
Someone at work gave me a can of tuna.  I'm going to give him a little and see how he likes it since he always bugs me for my food and then never touches it.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on November 26, 2012, 08:43:48 AM
Someone at work gave me a can of tuna.  I'm going to give him a little and see how he likes it since he always bugs me for my food and then never touches it.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4hgI4FXo5pI/Sa9sI2k7KHI/AAAAAAAAAUs/3Ix9qsYE8eQ/s400/crazy-cat.gif)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on November 26, 2012, 09:16:57 AM
Someone at work gave me a can of tuna.  I'm going to give him a little and see how he likes it since he always bugs me for my food and then never touches it.

Why did someone at work give you a can of tuna?  Can't you buy your own?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 26, 2012, 09:27:59 AM
I don't know why... I guess she had an extra one.  It was the girl in the mail room.  She's always doing stuff like that.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on November 26, 2012, 09:42:34 AM
I don't know why... I guess she had an extra one.  It was the girl in the mail room.  She's always doing stuff like that.

 :naughty:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 26, 2012, 09:44:07 AM
She's married. :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 26, 2012, 11:22:22 PM
Do they make hamster wheels for cats?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 26, 2012, 11:28:54 PM
I think my cat needs to go on a diet.  Epic beer gut.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on November 26, 2012, 11:39:47 PM
I think my cat needs to go on a diet.  Epic beer gut.
Dont tell me Bob is a litle on the chunky side.. :hammer:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 26, 2012, 11:41:34 PM
He was 17 pounds when he went to the vet this summer.  He's grown a little since then.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on November 27, 2012, 07:09:39 AM
He was 17 pounds when he went to the vet this summer.  He's grown a little since then.

'Oreo' has become 'Double Stuff.'  She's chunky, to put it mildly (20-something, I think, though she's losing a bit).  It just makes her tougher to stop when she comes barreling at you.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Karin on November 27, 2012, 01:00:54 PM
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It just makes her tougher to stop when she comes barreling at you.

  Or how about this:  I have a fatty fat fatty, and if she's caught up on the table, and hollered at to get down, she gets down with a panic.  Pushing off with tremendous force on whatever papers/magazines might be there, resulting in an annoying cyclone of papers and cathair.   :bird: FU, Cookie. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 28, 2012, 05:04:51 PM
Ha!  I moved his food dish and want to see how long it takes him to find it.

At this point, he's running from the bedroom to the living room where his dish was.  I don't know if he's expecting it to magically appear when he enters the room.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on November 28, 2012, 09:27:27 PM
Ha!  I moved his food dish and want to see how long it takes him to find it.

At this point, he's running from the bedroom to the living room where his dish was.  I don't know if he's expecting it to magically appear when he enters the room.

He is just waiting for you to go to sleep.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on November 28, 2012, 09:53:28 PM
He is just waiting for you to go to sleep.

and then he is going to hide the refrigerator while  Chris is sleeping. 
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 28, 2012, 09:55:18 PM
He didn't even bother to go looking for it.  He just sat there and cried.

Lazy ****er.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: thundley4 on November 28, 2012, 09:57:27 PM
He didn't even bother to go looking for it.  He just sat there and cried.

Lazy ****er.

Congratulations.  Your cat is a liberal.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on November 28, 2012, 10:09:11 PM
He didn't even bother to go looking for it.  He just sat there and cried.

Lazy ****er.
I gave you a major bs for that one!!! Now that was hurtful!!! You better sleep with one eye open tonite... :hammer:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on November 28, 2012, 10:52:29 PM
I gave you a major bs for that one!!! Now that was hurtful!!! You better sleep with one eye open tonite... :hammer:
Ahh, he got fed. It was just a sad spectacle.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: debk on November 29, 2012, 03:55:04 AM
Don't mess with Bob.

You don't know how he will retaliate.

And he WILL retaliate.

Which you deserve.  :hammer:

Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: IassaFTots on November 29, 2012, 07:18:28 AM
Don't mess with Bob.

You don't know how he will retaliate.

And he WILL retaliate.

Which you deserve.  :hammer:



Yup.  Wouldn't be surprised to see Chris_ be disappeared at some point.  He has only himself to blame.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on November 29, 2012, 08:42:43 AM
Yup.  Wouldn't be surprised to see Chris_ be disappeared at some point.  He has only himself to blame.

And Bob, when questioned about Chris_' disappearrance, would turn into a Cheshire . . .  :-) :tongue:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Gina on November 29, 2012, 08:56:19 AM
Congratulations.  Your cat is a liberal.

 :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on November 29, 2012, 07:31:56 PM
This may have been noted before.

But every time I see this I break down and my cat becomes indignant.
 
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Veg63B8ofnQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: EagleKeeper on November 29, 2012, 07:36:55 PM
Oh, this is a good follow up I think.

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/post/8/2012/10/e00nl_06345.gif)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on November 29, 2012, 07:47:09 PM
Oh, this is a good follow up I think.

(http://img.gawkerassets.com/post/8/2012/10/e00nl_06345.gif)
Where's the parachute??? :bawl:
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 24, 2012, 11:38:59 PM
My dumbass cat likes to chew on string.  String, wires, shoelaces, cords... anything hanging, he'll chew on it until it's gone.  I hung up some toys and he chewed the strings off them and ignored the toys.  Destructive bastard. 

Anyone else's do this?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on December 25, 2012, 08:50:15 AM
My dumbass cat likes to chew on string.  String, wires, shoelaces, cords... anything hanging, he'll chew on it until it's gone.  I hung up some toys and he chewed the strings off them and ignored the toys.  Destructive bastard. 

Anyone else's do this?
I have a wicker basket of beanie babies, somehow , Jingles gets at them at strews them around my apt!!!!! When I get home I have beanie babies all over the floor. She likes to shred paper as well!!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 25, 2012, 09:08:02 PM
Christmas pictures:

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_1sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=1sm.jpg) (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_4sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=4sm.jpg) (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_5sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=5sm.jpg) (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_6sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=6sm.jpg)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on December 25, 2012, 09:09:15 PM
My God, he's gotten fat (it's been a while since I've been to this thread).

What are you feeding him?--a 5,000 calorie-a-day diet?
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 25, 2012, 09:15:30 PM
My God, he's gotten fat (it's been a while since I've been to this thread).

What are you feeding him?--a 5,000 calorie-a-day diet?
I was feeding him too much because I didn't bother to read the feeding directions on the food bag.  I've started putting less and less food out in the last couple of weeks.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on December 25, 2012, 10:42:53 PM
Monsieur Fatty is all tired out from chasing toys and playing with wrapping paper.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: seahorse513 on December 26, 2012, 04:51:06 PM
Monsieur Fatty is all tired out from chasing toys and playing with wrapping paper.
Oh Chris, you are going to give that poor cat a complex!!!
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: franksolich on December 26, 2012, 05:10:52 PM
I was feeding him too much because I didn't bother to read the feeding directions on the food bag.  I've started putting less and less food out in the last couple of weeks.

I've never looked at the feeding instructions, because I was always under the impression that cats self-regulate, and from my experience, apparently and obviously they do.

But I assume the works only under circumstances where cats live in a more-natural state, rather than just as a house-cat.  And so probably a cat that's wholly a house-cat needs watched.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on December 29, 2012, 08:10:06 AM
I've never looked at the feeding instructions, because I was always under the impression that cats self-regulate, and from my experience, apparently and obviously they do.

But I assume the works only under circumstances where cats live in a more-natural state, rather than just as a house-cat.  And so probably a cat that's wholly a house-cat needs watched.

Oreo has become 'Double Stuff' because we keep her inside.  But, we're in the 'burbs, so she'd be much more likely to get hit by a car if we let her go outside.  Don't get me wrong--she wants to, at times.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on January 05, 2013, 12:50:45 AM
I started measuring out his food.  He gets a cup of food in the morning and another half-cup or a little less when I get home.  It looks like he's slimmed down a bit in the last couple of weeks.  He doesn't have the Big Fat Ass he was carrying around before.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Eupher on January 05, 2013, 06:36:41 AM
Maya, the Australian shepherd mix that we recently adopted, has gained 4 lbs. in the two weeks we've had her. She was slightly emaciated when we got her - the vet said about a 3 on a scale of 1-10. We'll level her out at about 50 lbs. and monitor from there.

Belle, our golden retriever, had gotten to 99 lbs. before we reeled her in. She's down to 73 lbs. now and that's an ideal weight for her as she's a BIG female. She gets 2 cups of a low-fat food per day, plus all the veggies she can eat, so that works nicely for her.

All 3 dogs get a daily walk of usually 1.6 miles (1 mile on the treadmill when the weather's bad) and they play pretty hard in the snow, so they're burning off some of that energy too.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Wineslob on January 05, 2013, 12:22:13 PM
Christmas pictures:

(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_1sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=1sm.jpg) (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_4sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=4sm.jpg) (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_5sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=5sm.jpg) (http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/th_6sm.jpg) (http://s237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/Music%20City/?action=view&current=6sm.jpg)


Fat? Looks normal to me.


  O-)
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: Chris_ on February 17, 2014, 09:36:20 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/catdog_zps31a17ad8.jpg)

"This is mine now."
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: dutch508 on February 17, 2014, 11:22:58 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/catdog_zps31a17ad8.jpg)

"This is mine now."

You put it in a cage? Dude, you are sooooooooooooooooooooooooo ****ed.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 18, 2014, 04:16:14 AM
You put it in a cage? Dude, you are sooooooooooooooooooooooooo ****ed.

I believe that Chris also has a dog--late addition--and it's the dog's cage.  Bob walked through the open cage door/gate and plopped down.
Title: Re: I have a cat now
Post by: BattleHymn on February 18, 2014, 08:08:20 PM
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff68/kayaktn/catdog_zps31a17ad8.jpg)

"This is mine now."

Bob looks like an asshole.

I think I'd like Bob.