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Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gina8642 a private message Print Post    
My last kitty ignored cat beds, but Max likes them. Better than a kitty bed is Max's new favorite place to sleep - the "going-to-the-vet" kitty carrier. He went to the vet in August and I didn't put the carrier away quickly and he's taken to sleeping in it. I let him and just try to wash the towel occasionally.

Every other cat I know detests their carrier. My sister's cat will actually hiss at the thing if it sits out.

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 5:59 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lkunkel a private message Print Post    
Typo was on the bed on the floor of the bathroom--his little room for when we're away until I know how Speckle is going to behave around him.

For now, he's sleeping on our bed pressed up against my knee.

Vee
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02-23-2004

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 8:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vee a private message Print Post    
Awww, that photo of Bo and his big yellow duck is wonderful, Supergranny. Sounds as if Bo had a remarkable life; no wonder you miss him.

Zgoodgirl
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08-22-2003

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Zgoodgirl a private message Print Post    
I'm glad that I'm not the only one who has picky cats. Both of mine hate the cat beds. The first one I got Buddah, my first cat, peed in it immediately. I thought that maybe since I bought it at Wal-Mart, someone returned it, and I ended up buying a bed that a cat already used. So, I went and got another one.

The second one, as soon as I laid it down, he went right to it and peed in it, right in front of me too! It kinda ticks me off since cat beds are so darn cute and I want them all sweet and cuddly with each other in one!

I would like to think that they aren't into change, but I don't know. Because God forbid if I lay down a new empty box, they are in heaven.

Mameblanche
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04-13-2005

Monday, October 03, 2005 - 11:25 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
Pamy just stopping by to check up on kitty... What's the verdict from the SPCA/Humane Society?

Julieboo, I have those 'ugly' throws on my furniture and the help quite a bit. But they cost a mint... and the are a pain to wash and put back on, because of the spongy back which is there to affix itself to your furniture, I also have 2 catbeds, one is under my desk. I tried a catbed in the bedroom, but they prefer the bed, being clever critters.

Best advice, is actually costly. We get them groomed two or three times a year, and that means we have them shaved. They love it in the summer! And they are too cute/funnylooking/skinny when they come home from the groomers. I will post before and after pix next time round, but not sure when we're going to do it. They are indoor cats so they don't get teased by the neighbourhood felines. ;)

(((supergranny)))

Zgoodgirl, mine haven't peed in their beds yet, only on mine, and in my shoe! One of my puddytats accidently got locked into our bedroom one afternoon and peed on the bed in protest/desperation.
The shoe was payback for my being away on a trip! And it was one of my two previous puddies that did the evil deed in my brand new 90 dollar patent leather pump. (This was 20 years ago, and its like yesterday!)




Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 12:48 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Cute pictures!! Love Bo on the duck!

Cat bed? Ignored. One of the few things Angelina and Critter can agree on.. ignore the cat bed. At. all. costs.

Lkunkel.. have any pictures of Typo yet??

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 5:14 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lkunkel a private message Print Post    
Sea: How to tell you haven't checked my folder or the Right Now folder: you missed the pix I posted.

But like any happy mommy who spent all night with her little boy cuddled up on her, I am happy to repost the pix:

Typo01
Typo02

He's a really wonderful cuddler. Punk, who was a cuddler from the word go, looks standoffish in comparison.

His mama taught him well, btw. He actually digs a whole in the litter, does his business, and then covers it up. Only one to do that.

He's already getting the connection between himself and the word "Typo"--he currently freezes in position and looks at us when we say the word.

While this place is relatively small, with all of the boxes, it is easy to get lost, so he is belled and we listen for this little mewl and the bell. And then he is so happy to see us.

He already started licking my fingers, and watches the doorway when I leave the room. If I'm gone too long he starts mewling and takes off after me.

In other words, I think we're bonded.

Redstar
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07-08-2005

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 5:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Redstar a private message Print Post    
Lkunkel, in that first pic, Typo is sitting so perfectly that he looks like a stuffed toy! He is such a cutie - I love the white paws!

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 9:30 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lkunkel a private message Print Post    
Redstar: You're right; I didn't notice that!

He has patches of white on his chest and belly too. It looks like he used his nose to nudge a bottle of correction fluid off the desk (hence the little smudge of white by his nose), and then jumped down into it (his white paws), and then slithered away, the patches on his chest and stomach).

I'm just glad that we found him. I knew we would once DH started dreaming about him. Together we were able to piece together what he would look like, and so that's what we went to the shelter looking for.

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 11:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Typo is a cutie!!!! I love his name:-) Congrats!

Bandit
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07-29-2001

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bandit a private message Print Post    
Oh, Lkunkel...he is just adorable...congratulations! I love black kitties.

Bonzacat
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07-08-2003

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 2:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bonzacat a private message Print Post    
Look at that TYPO, what a doll!!!!!

Gina8642
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06-01-2001

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Gina8642 a private message Print Post    
very adorable kitty. I agree, the white paws really make the "cute look". Almost like a stuffed animal - lol. I glad for you that you got a cuddler!!! I love cuddlers!!!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 7:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
LK, he is just perfect!!!!! I am so happy for you and for him!!

Houdini..still peeing blood..surgery vet said nothing wrong with surgery...said to keep taking antibotic for another wk and bring him back..all vitals seem ok..he is active and eating....pls say a prayer the antiboitc heals him..thx!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Houdini is HEALED! In 3 days no blood.... Sabastian said:-)

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 8:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
I love Sabastian AND his Mommy!!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 8:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
We love you too! Houdini and Dopey rock our world!

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 8:17 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    


Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 8:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Thanks for the update on Houdini. I just never heard of a male bleeding after neutering like that but I'm sure the vet knows what he is doing.
I always freak out when there is blood involved! Did the same when my kids were growing up...any blood means emergency, so I have three adult hypochondriacs. Kidding!!

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 9:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lkunkel a private message Print Post    
Thank Heavens, Moondance!

Typo is doing well. He spent most of the day eating, sleeping, and playing. I forgot I had hung up a mouse to play with by our bedroom door and this afternoon he was going after it like Mike Tyson after an ear. No one has touched it since Punk died.

Thank you everyone for your comments. He is a darling and is really making me aware of how depressed I had been since Punk was put down. He is a darling.

Supergranny
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02-03-2005

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 9:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Supergranny a private message Print Post    
Lkunkel...your sweet baby is making me want a kitten so bad!

Redstar
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07-08-2005

Tuesday, October 04, 2005 - 10:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Redstar a private message Print Post    
My little Emma goes to the vet in the morning to be spayed. I feel bad for her already - she's never been away from my GF or me, and I know she's going to feel scared and abandoned. Even though she's going to be a strictly indoor cat, I know it's necessary. But she's just a baby, and I feel terrible about it!

Moondance
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07-30-2000

Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 5:49 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Moondance a private message Print Post    
Sometimes I think it is harder on us than them when we are apart... send Emma with a shirt or towel with your smell on it. Most vets will put it in there cage before and after for them:-)

Redstar
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 8:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Redstar a private message Print Post    
Moondance, I slept with a towel under my pj's against my skin last night and put it in a sealed bag this morning to keep it "fresh." The vet tech is going to put it in the recovery cage with Emma. When I dropped her off, I found out they won't let me see her for at least 24 hours after surgery to keep her "calm." Personally, I think it's to keep the owner calm! I wasn't happy to learn this, but they are one of the best vet practices in the area, and I just want to make sure the surgery goes well. After I left Emma at the clinic, I sat in the parking lot and cried. Silly me.

Lkunkel
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10-29-2003

Wednesday, October 05, 2005 - 9:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lkunkel a private message Print Post    
Redstar: You are doing the ultra-responsible thing for Emma. You would feel horrible if she was accidently let outside and something happened to her. This is a good thing, honest. Most of the time that she is gone, she'll be asleep or groggy. And when you show up to take home, she'll be so happy to see you, she'll forgive you pretty quickly.

Moondance: You oh so speak the truth; it is much harder on us since we have an emotion that most animals--especially cats--don't have: guilt!

Supergranny: I've been told that by many people lately. Typo really was meant to be ours. If I had any doubts about whether we did actually find the Typo who haunted our dreams, I was going through his paperwork and discovered a few things:

He's actually been pegged as 3.5 months old, although the computer rounded it to 4 months, thus making him a "first-week of summer" baby, so we set 6/21 as his birthdate.

We were going to go on 10/3--Sunday--to see what we could find. Bill wasn't really up to it, so we held off a day. Typo was prepped for adoption the night of the 3rd and put out for adoption on the 4th--about 2 hours before we got there.

From the time we stepped into the building, he started mewling. We heard it, but it was so low, we couldn't track it at first. He was in the last aisle in the last row of cages that we went down (we started in the back and worked our way up).