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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 7:59 pm
OK, I have to do this. Here's the pics of my strange little girl! This is Kassie with almost a frog butt. Her back feet are almost crossed; usually they are spread out to the sides more.
And this is Kassie being a seal, or ballerina.
And of course, her otter imitation.

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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 9:04 pm
Costa, my girl, Angel (aka princess LOL), does that last pose a lot so of course my boy, Squirt, figured out that he gets more attenion that way so now he does it too. DH and I both talk to them but they listen to me more because daddy isn't home all the time. Boy, were they happy to see mommy when I got back home from FL!! I'm STILL getting lots of love from them! I think they might have missed me just a bit. LOL
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Wednesday, September 29, 2004 - 11:13 pm
After listening to Sonya The Pet Psychic Fitzpatrick, I am always talking to the felines of the house about things that are going on: things we're (the humans) are concerned about that they do not have to worry about; things I would prefer that they NOT do and what will happen if they choose to ignore me; things that we'll be doing during the day that may disrupt their routines, etc. My latest experiment, with Punk, has been to pick him up before giving him his pill. I cuddle him and say calmly: Punk, it's time for your pill. This is a very important pill to take, because if you don't take it, you will become very sick again and have to go back to Dr. Dennis. Here is what is going to happen: I am going to place you on your back, open up your mouth, drop the pill in, close your mouth, blow on your nose to help you swallow, and then help you back upright. If you do not push me with your paws or twist your head, this will go much faster and be much easier on you, so please let's do this the way I explained. I then repeat each step as I do it. I must say that he doesn't fight me at all. When I don't do this routine, he does fight me. I find it to be very comforting to communicate with them and have them understand.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 5:00 am
I always tell mine where I'm going or what I'm doing, too. "OK, kids, momma's gonna go take a shower" or "Bye babies, momma's gonna go to work to make money for your food and toys. You kids be good today, and I'll be home this afternoon." Costa says "bye" in his really meowy voice. Kassie just looks cute.
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Djgirl
Member
07-17-2002
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 7:13 am
Costa - Willow does do the "otter" on a daily basis, but not froglegs or ballerina... that's too funny!!!! Lkunel, I'm going to try that with Doyle, I hope it actually works! 
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Lkunkel
Member
10-29-2003
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 9:24 am
DJ: I hope so--I think she said it works as cats don't like surprises, and let's face it, if some giant came over to me, picked me up, pried open my mouth, and tried to shove something in it, I KNOW I would fight! It only makes sense.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Thursday, September 30, 2004 - 8:54 pm
Costacat, cute pics of the kids! I tell my cat where I'm going and when I'll be back too. I talk to her often, though, she never talks back. I'm thinking she has nothing interesting to say.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 12:35 am
LK, that reminds me of when I had to take Bomba in to have a lump removed. He hates car rides, and is just not happy anywhere but his house and his yard. Any change from the norm is too scary. So, the night before the surgery, I told him why he had to have the lump removed, and how we'd be getting in the car, and go to the vet, and how someone would have to take his leash and take him to the back area where I wasn't allowed to go. I told him there would be a cage they'd put him in, but that it would be for his protection, to make sure he was safe. Then I told him to the best of my knowledge what I thought they'd do to prepare him for the surgery (like putting a mask on his face to make him go to sleep). When the attendant took his leash, he looked back at me just once, and I told him it was okay, and he'd be okay. She took him to the back room. When she came back up front, I asked her if he got into the cage ok. She said, "yea, he was a little scared. But, he wasn't sure what was more scary, the cage, or the cat in the cage next to him!" I could just hear him thinking, "ok, here's the cage, and I know its scary but you said it would be okay. But you didn't tell me about no cat!" Poor baby!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 3:18 pm
LOL, Who!! Too funny!
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Friday, October 01, 2004 - 3:25 pm
I always tell my cats that I am leaving but I will be right back. And if I am going to Petsmart, I'll tell them that I am bringing them back something special. I have to talk to them, they are the only ones in the house that listen to me!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, October 04, 2004 - 9:01 pm
Oh heck, they already know when mom goes to PetSmart she's gonna bring back toys AND treats!!!! I used to take Costa to PetSmart with me, to let him pick out the toy he wanted. My neighbor last night was laughing... we were talking just outside my door. The door was ajar, and Costa was sitting just inside looking at me. When I looked at him, he meowed. I asked if he wanted to come outside, and he meowed and walked out. Then, when it was time to go back in, I said "Costa, let's go inside" and he turned around and walked back in. He was like, "how do you DO that?"
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 11:06 am
I talk to my cats and dogs, and I have a funny voice that I use when my cats "answer" me. My Dad always did this when I was growing up, and he still does--and HIS mother did it when he was a kid. Luckily for me, she's still alive, is 85 and she still uses special voices for her pets. It wouldn't seem normal for me to NOT do this! My husband has even taken on this trait, and that is totally out of character for him and for anyone in his family. It's amazing how pets change your life. Costacat, you have a smart Costa-cat!!
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Badabing
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, October 06, 2004 - 11:09 am
Don't know exactly where to put this but here goes: http://www.squirtsplace.com/miscfun/LittleBittyCutePets.swf
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 3:28 pm
How could I NOT talk to her? Critters's a very talkative girl as well.. she purrs and trills and mrows and chirps.. she also used body language and THE LOOK to communicate.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 3:39 pm
Cats are so good at THE LOOK.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 3:49 pm
LOL I know that LOOK also!! Critter is beautiful!!
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 20, 2004 - 10:28 pm
I do think she is gorgeous, but of course she is mine, too.. another example of THE LOOK in the Cat thread..
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