Cats
Friday, January 30, 2004 by dune2996 | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Dogs have Masters.....Cats have Staff....I`ve caught a wide cat and have become mother to it...It`s taken 3 weeks to get him used to me but now I can hold him without fear of loosing a limb...Any advise welcome as I need to get him social ! (PS he still uses bad language) Hissing and the occational spit ! 
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wombat_1
Reply #22 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:03 PM
You're telling me!
Favourite niece was married yesterday (Saturday) at 1530 Melbourne time.
Now that is not a time I'm at my best .... and to add insult to injury I really do not have much time for her chosen one! >
So I've been dragged awake, forced to wear a suit and Ackkk!!! a tie .... converse with a group of people I (A) don't know but who apparantly know me and (
are far too bright and chirpy for my frame of mind.
Then I end up standing in the sun while a 'celebrant' drones through a series of platitudes that have a cynical overtone in these days of 6 month marriages followed by divorce proceedings.
And just when I'm getting into the swing of things at the reception ( I bottle of Yellowglen Champers and another of Jacobs Creek CabSav sure gives one a lift) it all falls over and everyone decides to head home .... including the spunky blonde who's more or less wearing something black and filmy and dancing in a very 'friendly' way ....
Considering it's now 0355 on Sunday I figure I might be excused a small bunder .... "Pete Semetary" .... must one of them Pig Farming Hillbillies featured in "Deliverance"!
Well ... I always thought they were Pig Farmers!
Reply #22 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:03 PM
| wombat.... Pete??these late night's are gettin' to ya mate.... |
You're telling me!
Favourite niece was married yesterday (Saturday) at 1530 Melbourne time.
Now that is not a time I'm at my best .... and to add insult to injury I really do not have much time for her chosen one! >
So I've been dragged awake, forced to wear a suit and Ackkk!!! a tie .... converse with a group of people I (A) don't know but who apparantly know me and (
are far too bright and chirpy for my frame of mind.Then I end up standing in the sun while a 'celebrant' drones through a series of platitudes that have a cynical overtone in these days of 6 month marriages followed by divorce proceedings.
And just when I'm getting into the swing of things at the reception ( I bottle of Yellowglen Champers and another of Jacobs Creek CabSav sure gives one a lift) it all falls over and everyone decides to head home .... including the spunky blonde who's more or less wearing something black and filmy and dancing in a very 'friendly' way ....
Considering it's now 0355 on Sunday I figure I might be excused a small bunder .... "Pete Semetary" .... must one of them Pig Farming Hillbillies featured in "Deliverance"!
Well ... I always thought they were Pig Farmers!
Essencay
Reply #23 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:28 PM
hehe
so what your saying is that she wasn't really there just on the Telly
Reply #23 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:28 PM
| filmy |
hehe
so what your saying is that she wasn't really there just on the Telly
Tech-Cat
Reply #24 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:42 PM
Reply #24 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:42 PM
I have a cat that is about almost 16. I can only guess about her age since she was a stray that my family took in almost 15 years ago. I have been worried about my cat lately. She has had a urinary tract infection that doesn't seem to go away completely. We have her on antibiotics which seem to help her a lot. She has had urinary tract infections two other times in the past, but they usually went away after 10 days of antibiotics. This time she seemed to be better after 10 days of pills, then she got sick again. Now we have her on two weeks of pills. We have had tests done on her to make sure her kidneys are okay and stuff. The only other possible problem she could have that could be a cause of her infections is an infected uterus. We would need to have an x-ray taken to find out if she has that. I think we will get an x-ray taken if she still doesn't seem to be cured after 3 weeks of antibiotics. The only way to fix an infected uterus is to have an operation done. I feel she is too old to have to go through an operation. If it turns out that she has something that can only be fixed by having an operation, we might have to put her to sleep.
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carolelee
Reply #25 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:54 PM
Reply #25 Saturday, January 31, 2004 12:54 PM
Pets are part of the family and of course you want to do everything in you power to help them. I hope everything works out for you Tech Cat and I truly hope your kitty gets well 
dune2996
Reply #26 Saturday, January 31, 2004 1:06 PM
Reply #26 Saturday, January 31, 2004 1:06 PM
Thanks carolelee I am a member of the Cats Protaction Legue here where I live...I just transport them, and occationally catch them...They get full vets treatment and neutered or spayed.
My post is beacuse I`ve never had a Ferral one to keep at home myself...During th xmas holidays the centre was full so even us helpers were recruited to help and any new cats caught like Joey had to be farmed out...I caught him so I home him type deal..
This xmas people were turning up at the centre (I have been told) and giving family pets away cause they were moving into a flats or some other excuse which has caused myhem....Sometimes they are left at the doorway in a box and people drive off leaving them...Its so awful...
And to dear Tech Cat I feel for you and your Cat....They do not last as long as us humans but if you have given (as I`m sure you have ) a wonderful life thats about all we can do....
Love those Cats...
My post is beacuse I`ve never had a Ferral one to keep at home myself...During th xmas holidays the centre was full so even us helpers were recruited to help and any new cats caught like Joey had to be farmed out...I caught him so I home him type deal..
This xmas people were turning up at the centre (I have been told) and giving family pets away cause they were moving into a flats or some other excuse which has caused myhem....Sometimes they are left at the doorway in a box and people drive off leaving them...Its so awful...
And to dear Tech Cat I feel for you and your Cat....They do not last as long as us humans but if you have given (as I`m sure you have ) a wonderful life thats about all we can do....
Love those Cats...
aufisch
Reply #27 Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:04 PM
Don't worry about that, almost every cat does that at a certain age (usually during their teenage years..) it will stop all by itself.
One of my two cats at home was a malnourished, ferral stray when I found him, and whenever I fed him he behaved like a madman (growled and hissed, and he would jump right in the middle of his food). It took him almost two years before he realised that he would get another meal and that there was no need to panic about not getting enough food, but he has become the most fussy cat you can imagine (he is 12 now).
Just don't give up on Joey. It might take some time, but he will eventually become your best friend...
Reply #27 Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:04 PM
| He does the jump and attack thing too.... |
Don't worry about that, almost every cat does that at a certain age (usually during their teenage years..) it will stop all by itself.
One of my two cats at home was a malnourished, ferral stray when I found him, and whenever I fed him he behaved like a madman (growled and hissed, and he would jump right in the middle of his food). It took him almost two years before he realised that he would get another meal and that there was no need to panic about not getting enough food, but he has become the most fussy cat you can imagine (he is 12 now).
Just don't give up on Joey. It might take some time, but he will eventually become your best friend...
Rutabaga64
Reply #28 Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:13 PM
Reply #28 Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:13 PM
Tech Cat, my kitty Flossie sends all her best wishes and love to your kitty. Please let us know how she's doing, okay?
I really wish more people would have their pets spayed or neutered, because I hate seeing so many strays and homeless pets up for adoptions at shelters. It's gotten to the point that I can walk into Petsmart only when I absolutely have to, because I inevitably end up going over to see the kitties up for adoption, and I want to take them all home.
I also wish people would NOT give live animals as gifts, whether it be kittens or puppies at Christmas, rabbits at Easter, or whatnot. The number of animal "gifts" that end up being dumped at the side of the road or dropped off at shelters is staggering. It's so thoughtless and unkind.
I really wish more people would have their pets spayed or neutered, because I hate seeing so many strays and homeless pets up for adoptions at shelters. It's gotten to the point that I can walk into Petsmart only when I absolutely have to, because I inevitably end up going over to see the kitties up for adoption, and I want to take them all home.
I also wish people would NOT give live animals as gifts, whether it be kittens or puppies at Christmas, rabbits at Easter, or whatnot. The number of animal "gifts" that end up being dumped at the side of the road or dropped off at shelters is staggering. It's so thoughtless and unkind.
Stumpy
Reply #29 Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:52 PM
Reply #29 Saturday, January 31, 2004 4:52 PM
I once had an African Jungle Cat, stood 18 inches high, someone decided to enter my home through the window, Tarot ripped into him and scratched him to pieces
dune2996
Reply #30 Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:04 PM
Reply #30 Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:04 PM
Thanks everyone and aufisch Joey`s doing fine...He is getting used to his new home and has some quirky (too say the least) habbits, at least he uses the litter tray.
These people who abandon animals should not be allowd another, but what can you do ?
These people who abandon animals should not be allowd another, but what can you do ?
dune2996
Reply #31 Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:07 PM
Reply #31 Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:07 PM
Wow Stumpy
-Thats a big cat !
I never want to meet one 18 inches tall !
-Thats a big cat !I never want to meet one 18 inches tall !
Tech-Cat
Reply #32 Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:25 PM
I have always wondered if spaying and neutering an animal is cruel although it does help prevent over population of stray animals. I just think about how I wouldn't like to get neutered myself and wonder if it is cruel.
BTW, I'll report on my cat's condition. Right now she seems to be improving after being put back on antibiotics, but I hope that she gets better completely instead of appearing to be better then getting sick again.
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Reply #32 Saturday, January 31, 2004 8:25 PM
| really wish more people would have their pets spayed or neutered, because I hate seeing so many strays and homeless pets up for adoptions at shelters. |
I have always wondered if spaying and neutering an animal is cruel although it does help prevent over population of stray animals. I just think about how I wouldn't like to get neutered myself and wonder if it is cruel.
BTW, I'll report on my cat's condition. Right now she seems to be improving after being put back on antibiotics, but I hope that she gets better completely instead of appearing to be better then getting sick again.
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dune2996
Reply #33 Saturday, January 31, 2004 9:06 PM
Reply #33 Saturday, January 31, 2004 9:06 PM
I`ve got to get neutered at least once, it would be so cruel to to see me in my old age chasing younger women....Like all those stray cats...
The vets tell us it won`t hurt a bit, but I`m not so sure after seeing them come back with bits missing...Still it does keep the population down...Hey mybe neutering is not such a bad idea after all, it would stop mankind from overpopulation, starvation and clam him down a bit...
The vets tell us it won`t hurt a bit, but I`m not so sure after seeing them come back with bits missing...Still it does keep the population down...Hey mybe neutering is not such a bad idea after all, it would stop mankind from overpopulation, starvation and clam him down a bit...
dune2996
Reply #34 Sunday, February 1, 2004 8:18 PM
Reply #34 Sunday, February 1, 2004 8:18 PM
Thanks to all for all the cat stuff I`ll keep you posted about "Joey"....CYAs
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Reply #21 Saturday, January 31, 2004 11:35 AM