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Katoncoast
Member
07-31-2004
| Friday, September 24, 2004 - 6:46 am
Just wanted to say I absolutely love this cat/pet forum.It will probably get as much if not more visits than big brother.lol. anyways..as for names a friend once had two cats she named 'Ree and Bok '. And for entertainment I poured some dry catnip into a zipper pillowcase , zipped it up and tossed it on the floor. My cats love it.(although the pillow case is starting to look worse for wear).My cats are Misty and Mr.Tibbs. mother and son.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Friday, September 24, 2004 - 7:59 am
Clio, it looks as if Daniel should be using that equipment for other than a bed. He's a biiiig boy!
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Nancy
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 9:54 am
i went to petsmart today just to look at their kitties--they had quite a few there--spoke to the 2 woman from the shelter where the kitties came from, she said when i'm ready they have lots--and told me about a momma kittie who is a torti like my roo was--she is right now being foster-cared for while her kitties are little(one week old) but will be up for adoption when kitties are weaned-- 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 11:00 am
Hey Nancy, how about that tortie and one of her babies! that would be purrfect!
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Autumn
Member
10-29-2003
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 12:52 pm
Sorry to interrupt, I found this today and wanted to post it for all of us who have lost a furbaby. I know I still miss Jake daily.

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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 3:18 pm
Nancy, sounds as if things are looking up for that torti and one of her kittens or two? I know, don't push it! That's such a sweet card, Autumn. Thanks for posting it. I'm going to keep it in mind over the next few days as Snowy sinks more steadily every day. Not eating, hardly drinking, not cuddling, but still not in pain. Sis has decided to go the "natural" route unless Snowy is in pain. All I know is that it has been a long summer, but this cat is sure loved...no doubt about it.
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Katoncoast
Member
07-31-2004
| Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 6:39 pm
sorry to interrupt a serious discussion. I have a friend whos very old old siamese is in the process of passing. Hes to the point of not wanting to eat or drink. and hardly moves. Had to share these cat names i just heard of..(lol) Chimi and changa. and Tostada.
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 6:54 pm
Did I already post about trying to help a girlfriend find a Bombay? She lost her dear pet of 11 years and wants another Bombay. Any breeders out there of Bombay and/or Burmese? Thanks for any help possible. I personally have never had a pedigreed cat; all my cats have been plain old barn-kitties or alley-cats! And they've all been precious to me. Autumn, thanks for the beautiful image of the white kitty. That's how I picture our dear little Buffy blossoming, had she lived. I'm still sad every day that she's gone. My little 'Lina seems to know that I need special comforting, and she is just glued to me every second! And, yes, the extra toes seem to make her better able to grip and climb! I need to order some Soft Paws claw-covers, but I've never used them before. Anyone actually glue these to your kitty's claws before? Any advice or warnings? These are considered to be a safe/humane alternative to declawing dear kitty.}
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, September 27, 2004 - 5:25 am
Check out petfinder.com they do have some bombay and burmese. Although not many kittens. Also tell her to check out rescue groups. Maybe she can look around and see some kitties that she will like that are not necessarily Bombay or burmese. You saw all the homeless kitties when you adopted Lina, so you can tell her about the need for a good home for these critters. Maybe ask her why she wants a burmese or bombay? Find out what the qualities are and tell her if she looks around at shelters/rescues, she is sure to find a match even if the kitty is not purebred. I would not help her find a breeder. Direct her instead to a rescue or shelter.....
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Monday, September 27, 2004 - 8:22 pm
First of all, I just want to thank you all for putting up with my sad tale of woe about Snowy our sixteen-year-old cat who has been slipping slowly away. We had to have her put down this afternoon. Although, both my sister and I are grieving, I know that the right decision was made. We will miss her dreadfully, but that just proves that she was very dear to us. Since Snowy was a tuxedo cat, I am posting this little gif. It's comforting to me just now.

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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Monday, September 27, 2004 - 9:27 pm
Vee, I'm so sorry about Snowy's passing. It is so hard to decide to do that, but you made the right choice for her. I've never heard the term "tuxedo cat," but that is just the perfect description for the type of kitty that is in the image you posted. How darling the name is! I will remember that, as I have a tuxedo cat too--and didn't even know it!! Hugs and love to you and your sister as you deal with the loss of your furry companion. I know there are many people who love dogs, but I just prefer cats and treasure every cat I've ever owned and each one holds--and always will hold--a special place in my heart. Snowy was lucky to have you as her mom, and she had a good life with you. I'm so sorry and I wish I could give you a hug. I do hope that you have at least one other kitty at home who will sit on your lap in silence, allowing her/his calming presence to help you grieve your loss. Cats seem to sense when we really need to hold onto them and cry.
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Monday, September 27, 2004 - 9:32 pm
Julieboo, I will look at petfinder.com to try and help my friend locate a Bombay. I personally don't believe in patronizing breeders, but no argument in the world could dissuade my friend from having another Bombay. She just lost her 11-yr-old Bombay and wants another just like her. I tried to talk her into adopting the male litter-mate to my new cutie-pie polydactyl kitten, but she wasn't havin' any of that! Only a Bombay will do for her. Thanks for the petfinder suggestion.
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Monday, September 27, 2004 - 9:35 pm
Here's a pic I snapped tonight of my kitten "helping" me at my (messy--don't pay attention to that!!) desk:
Notice the THUMBS!!
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Herckleperckle
Member
11-20-2003
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 6:30 am
Oh, Vee, I am so sorry about Snowy. You sound so brave here, but I know your heart must be breaking. Hoping the good memories live in your heart, Sweetie.

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Froggiegirl621
Member
02-14-2003
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 7:23 am
(((((Vee & Family))))) I've got a kitty question...at what age do male cats/kittens start to spray? I've always thought it was when they were a bit older, but my kitten is approx. 3-5 months old now (I'm not 100% sure since he was a stray) and I think he's started to spray. Help! I know neutering is one way to make it stop, but then I also heard that if they start spraying before they get neutered, they may still spray afterwards. Anyone have any thoughts on this subject???
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 9:37 am
Hi Froggie ... I got my male cat neutered at probably 6 months of age, he's 17 years old now. He had just started spraying at the time and getting him neutered stopped it completely. If you can tell that your new kitty is a boy, visually, then it's probably a good time to visit the vet. Congratulations on your new addition and best of luck!
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Resortgirl
Member
09-23-2000
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 10:44 am
I was in a great mood this morning, and I have the habit of singing or humming when I am happy.... I look over at the chair and Bernice is laying with her head underneath her body! I can't be THAT bad, can I? LOL~

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Froggiegirl621
Member
02-14-2003
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 10:53 am
Well, I went ahead and made an appointment at the animal hospital. I'm taking Max in for a physical, urine testing, blood work and his shots tomorrow. The tech I spoke with on the phone thinks that he may have a UTI or some other infection that may be causing him to go to the bathroom in places other than his litterbox. She told me that male cats usually don't start spraying until 8 months old, and that they typically don't neuter until 6 months old. She also told me that the vet will be able to tell us his age and whether or not he's old enough to be neutered at this time. It's so frustrating when your pet is doing something out of the ordinary and you don't know why. My poor fiance's down comforter is ruined, but I was able to save my comforter...poor guy. First he doesn't even want the cat, then he has his expensive down comforter ruined! I hope my Max isn't sick, and the neutering is all that needs to be done. I'll keep you all posted.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 11:38 am
Vee, I'm so sorry to hear about your baby tuxedo! Resort, OMG, I'm totally LOL. I do think Bern was trying to tell you something. Frog, check out Feliway. Sometimes it'll help inappropriate behaviours. Like spraying.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 12:58 pm
Vee, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. Sia, your kitten is just too cute. Resortgirl, too funny!!! Never seen anything like it! LOL! Froggie, did your fiance recently move it?
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Froggiegirl621
Member
02-14-2003
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 1:14 pm
Did he recently move what? His down comforter? No, it's always on our bed. The cat's litterbox? No, it's been in the same spot for the past two months now. Hopefully once we see the vet tomorrow I'll know something concrete: either he needs to be neutered or he has an infection.
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Wendo
Member
08-07-2000
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 1:21 pm
Oops, I meant did your fiance recently move IN? I'm bad.
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 1:40 pm
((((((Vee))))))) I'm so sorry to hear about your kittycat. 
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 1:43 pm
froggie, it does sound like he's just at the "fun age" of boy kitties. do you have other boy kitties, too? when i lived with mom, we had 3 boy kitties, and i think there were just too many of them for one house. seems like they all sprayed at times. i have a girl kitty now, a lone girl kitty, and have never had any problem with her. i got her when she was 6 weeks old, and the first time i saw her start to "go" in the corner, i picked her up, and set her in the litterbox, and lucky for me, she's always used it since then...she will be 5 years old in march! keep us posted on cutie-max. vee, i'm so sorry to hear about your baby. they really do become our "kids" don't they? ((vee))
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Jbean
Member
01-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 1:50 pm
sia, i just saw your question about softpaws. i used them on my girl when she was itty bitty. in fact the "kitten-sized" ones were almost too big for her. they were a pain in the ass trying to put them on. she hated them! since i saw that those weren't too great of an option for me (us, i should say), i just started trimming her claws. then there was no worry about waiting for the glue to dry, etc. it keeps her from scratching the furniture, too. have you tried that yet? if you get them in the habit when they're little, they are used to it.
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