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Poco

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 01:26 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Costa: Yep, and she had the nerve to look at me like I was the one who just pulled something idiotic! *grin* I do love that Popper girl.

I hope this thread keeps going because I have so enjoyed reading all the kitty antics and funny stories.

Weinermr

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 02:39 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
BR, I emailed you a link to a website that has lots of info on intestinal lymphoma.

{{{{{Babyruth, Jessie}}}}}

Tessakate

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 03:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I am a BB lurker and somehow found this area of tvch. I don't really know how I got here, but I saw the "Cats" thread and knew I had to check in on my favorite topic. I have three, a black and white male, Ollie, Lexie, a muted calico, and another calico, Tess. They are my babies, and often I refer to them as my kids. I even have my mother referring to them as her "grandcats"!!!! Often, if I have been gone all day, I feel terribly guilty that they may be missing their mama.

I have always liked cats, but until I moved out of my mom and dad's house about five years ago, I never really felt parental towards them. My first cat, Murphy, died suddenly at four years old when he threw a blood clot. I cried and cried!! I already had Ollie, but he was terribly lonely, so I adopted Tess from a litter my co-worker had. Then, I went to the humane society, and adopted Lexie last December. Lexie had been there three months, and was rather thin, and her fur was dry and sparse. The fur on her tail was thin and it took her many months to adjust to Ollie and Tess, and get healthy. Now, she is pleasantly rounded and has beautiful thick fur and a fluffy tail. I love them all, but I have a special spot in my heart for Lexie. Ollie and Tess are aloof, and like attention on their terms. Whenever I am in the living room and have a lap, Lexie is on it. She loves to sit with me while I read, or watch tv.

I better stop typing!! I can talk about my kids endlessly! I hope this thread keeps going to!!
If I can figure out how to post a photo, I will.

Halfunit

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 03:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
First and foremost - Babyruth, I hope you find out what you need for Jessie (cutie!!) and she starts on the road to wellness soon! I know nothing about lymphoma. The only thing I DO know about is diabetes. My 18 pound Maine C00n, Kitty has it and she lost 7 pounds in four months before I realized what was going on. I'm sure your vet has checked for this already though.


Now.... The Catnip Video Arrival

Operation Mailman Watch was a success. For the past 49 and a half minutes, I have had two of my three GLUED to the television. I am laughing so hard, but trying to be quiet so that I don't distract them from their entertainment.

Wheezer and Shinobi just can't get enough of it. Kitty was watching for a while and lost interest, but that's her nature. She watched for a minute or two and then shot me that "Why are you trying to fool me with that fake crap on the tv for?? Lemme outside - I want the REAL thing!!!"

Since they are all indoor cats, when they first heard the bird chirps, they ran to the window as they associate those noises with outside. Once they saw the action on the screen, they didn't move away from the tv. Wheezer even pawed at the screen, attacking a blue jay, and letting mommy know the tv screen needed cleaning.

Moon, thank you so much for the tape, the note, and the little blue guy! The kids are really enjoying this, and mom is enjoying watching the kids!!! :) :) :)

Avery

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 03:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I just saw this thread and wanted to share a story and ask a few questions. First of all I have NEVER been a pet person. In the last 2 years, I have tragically lost 2 of my young adult granddaughters. One had a black persian cat that she adored and he adored her and the other had 2 black and white great danes that were equally loved and spoiled. Somehow in the midst of all we have been through I have adopted these three pets. As I stated above I am really not a pet person at all, always thought that pets were to be outside. But, I did not blink an eye at taking in these three because of the memories that they came with. And I am the first to admit that they have all really, really grown on me. Currently because of an accident I have had to spend a lot of time in bed and these three do not leave my side. OK, OK I know this is about cats, and what I wish to share is a story about the cat and ask if this is normal or as insane as we are all finding it. About a month ago we watched him acting very bizarre. He was in the kitchen and he would lay down on the floor and sit there then about every 30 mins he would get up take one step and lay back down. I saw this and thought he was hurt, I went to go pick him up and check him over. When I picked him up, underneath him was a katydid. I thought it was dead and then it jumped, scared the poop out of me, the cat leapt and laid on top of him again. Ok, so I realized that the cat was playing or in his mind having fun. Since my granddaughter passed away he has been very depressive so I left him be to have his fun. Here is where it gets insane to all of us....that katydid, we have since named him Hopper, lived in our house until last week. That cat would not go anywhere without that darn bug. And the bug lived on top of that cat most of the day. Literally we have seen the cat asleep, and think oh good the bug can escape for his life now, but the bug just lays on the cats head. We have seen the bug lay on his head or back while the cat eats. We have all really gotten into it and so my son got an aquarium as we tried to give the bug a habitat so he could take a breather and eat. The minute we put the bug in the aquarium the cat jumped in there with him and stayed for HOURS and HOURS. My granddaughter, her husband, and her one year old daughter are staying here while their house is being built. Her and I were cooking supper and the baby was toddling around. We noticed that the baby was clapping her hands and eating something proudly. Her mother went to her immediately to see what it was as we always watch that small things are picked up from her...well sadly she was eating Hopper. Who obviously and sadly no longer exists. We are trying hard to find the cat a new bug. We bought him a few crickets at the pet store but he could care less. So the kids are looking everyday outside for a new Hopper to no avail. I have no earthly idea about cats and bugs, how normal is this? I think I would have assumed cats ate bugs, though this cat is a very pampered and spoiled and never spent a day outside. He doesn't seem too depressed which I was more worried about since he has had some tough times lately. Though this is not a dog thread, but that cat generally lets those dogs do what ever they please with him, but that bug drove the dogs crazy they would whine and flip their tails all over the place, but that cat would absolutely throw a fit if they came w/i feet near him. Hiss and carry on, behavior that he never has done toward anything before. Ok this is very long and about a pet ( my grandkids would be sooo proud of me right now) I was just curious about the whole bug and cat thing...thanks, Avery

Babyruth

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 03:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Weiner,
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness AND your expert research skills! The information on the site you found far exceeds anything I found today and is much more helpful!
You are such a sweetie.

Halfunit, thanks for the good wishes for Jessie. Yes, she's been worked up for diabetes and she doesn't have that.

Thanks for the compliment--My Jessie IS a cutie. I found her when she was a teenager. Someone had dumped her outdoors in an office park in the 20 degree BELOW freezing weather. Her ears got frostbitten and the tips came off a week or two later, but by then she had found a home with me.

That pic of her shows her intensely using her telepathy on me, maybe trying to get me to walk into the kitchen or something....

Weinermr

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 04:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
BR, I'm glad I could help, and my good wishes go out to Jessie and her loving parents.

Moondance

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 06:33 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
{{{Jessie & BR}}}

Health


AVMA

Also go here, they have a GREAT message board... This is one of the rescue groups I work with

Best Friends

Sorry I can't help more... My Love goes out to you!

Moondance

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 06:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ok... I am stealing Popper!

I just got these wonderful pix! Thank you Poco and Popper...made my day!

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Moondance

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 06:38 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
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Moondance

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 06:41 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG Halfunit! That is too funny but my favorite is

>Why are you trying to fool me with that fake crap on the tv for?? Lemme outside - I want the REAL thing!!!"<

Sounds like what Sabastian says to me everytime I put it on for Zuni!

BabyRuth... I would love to send you a catnip video if it will help Jessie feel better!

Moondance

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 06:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Avery! Welcome to the world of Cats! LOL... Hmmm he found a buddy and it was a bug.... there are the plastic fake bugs ot lures you can get at a fishing shop.

Toys that are great are the laser light and the cat dancer... let me know if you have a hard time finding them.... I will get you the links... and if you want a Catnip Video let me know:)

Hi Tessakate... Welcome! We love to see pix!

Babyruth

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 06:55 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
A catnip video?? LOL- Sure, Moondance! Email me...
Thanks for the links! I'll check them out!

I love this pic:
catnap

Halfunit

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:05 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Poco
Great pics!!

Moon
I tried to take pics of mine watching, but they didn't come out. I will have to "borrow" the dig cam from work and take some and put them up here. I might try to get Kitty wound up on some cat herbs and see if she gains some interest. She's a tough one to fool - 13 years old and very very smart!!!

Poco

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:08 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That's my girl! *smile* Actually, Popper sat just like that through the whole video. The TV is large, so the birds were bigger than she is! LOL. When a small one came by, she would stand up and take a cautious swipe at it, but when the humongous birds returned, she was back to sitting just like a little kid watching Saturday morning cartoons (or maybe "Big Bird" !!)

Thanks again Moon.....I've said it before and I'll say it again...

YOU ARE THE BEST!

Moondance

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:11 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Babyruth... that is my mousepad!!!!!!!

Moondance

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:14 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
That is some BIG bird compared to Popper!

Half- you have to get some pix!!!

Bruth... you have mail!

Poco

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:24 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moon: Hey! Help! How do you post a pic? I have one that I MUST post here. I tried the tutorial thing, but I kept ending up with a box that said something like "my image here" (or something similar).

I never got a box that prompted me to upload the pic, as the tutorial suggests.

Poco

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This one is for you....hope it works.

popper

Babyruth

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:35 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Moonie-- no mail! maybe you typoed the addy? or maybe yahoo is sloooow tonite. Will check again in a bit. Thanks, btw for being so quick!

That's really your mousepad?? LOL- I just love that guy's photos.

Poco

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:36 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
OMG...I did it!

Babyruth

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Oh, Poco, that is SO cute!!!!! LOL

Halfunit

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:44 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
POCO !!!!



That is the greatest pic I've seen yet... OMG...... LMAO.....


<Halfunit's not even going to attempt to take pics now because they will never measure up to that>!!!!

Poco

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
I can't quit giggling........

Halfunit

Monday, September 09, 2002 - 07:50 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
......me neither... where's Moon?!?!?!?!


Ed.-- Poco, you have to put that in her members folder in case it archives before she comes back!!!