Cat Tales

[Phyllis Jean]

Hi Cat Lovers, I posted some time ago about wanting to share our cat stories. For those that responded, "CatWoman, Christina, Hensylee, Granbonny, Wise, and Fauxclaud", any updates on your kitties? Any new additions? I would enjoy reading your stories. My cat Kirby is now 3 years old. He rules the roost around here. My husband and I are retired and can't imagine our lives without him. He sure is a lot of company. Hopefully he will live a long long time. My first cat, Nettie, Lived 17 years and died of old age. If any members (not just the ones I mentioned) have any thing they want to share about their pet cats, please feel free to share it with me, I have loved cats since I was a little girl. I love all of God's creations, but cats are special to me.

 

[Wise]

We think highly of our two kitties....actually we adore them....worship them...because that's the least they expect. They are Jet and Boots. Jet is 2 years old and Boots is 1 year old. They are just as spoiled as our dogs and almost as demanding. Jet, of course, is solid black and she weighs about 9 lbs. Boots is a tuxedo cat and he weighs about 15 lbs. Jet is "my" cat and Boots is "Cindy's" cat. Boots is very fond of Cindy's guidedog Perry; he loves to rub against him, walk under him, pounce his tail, and he licks Perry's food bowl clean for him.

Wise

 

[geebee]

Here are my two 3-year old Abyssinian cats (Musio on the left and Sokaris on the right. The arm belongs to Chris) who (next to my SO) are the loves of my life. I cannot believe, every day, the joy they have brought into our lives. They are "doglike" cats, who greet us when we come home, sit by us and never want to be alone. They are my babies.

 

[Ross]

Samantha Jane, my baby girl. She is 3 also. Her brother got killed on New Years day 2005, but I've had her since they were minutes old.

 

[Harrybaby666]

And Here's My Juvenile Delinquent...

And Here's My Juvenile Delinquent...

His full name is Bandit Scooter Juvenile Delinquent Lowell. I got him at 3 months old and he will be 6 this August 8th...He's generally a good boy, but can have some of the ole' devil in him....Just the way I like it..... Harrybaby

 

[LadyBlue]

Here is my special girl! Belle is a beautiful Maine Coon mix with gorgeous tortishell colours, light green eyes, and polydactyl toes. She is big, intellegent, loyal, sweet and I can't get enough of her ! She's been thru a lot with me during my breakup, my health, and all my moves. Her purr is a big comfort to me and I just love to hear that. Belle and I have bonded very close with all that both of us have gone thru...

A friend of mine found her 7 years ago. I did not want another cat as six months prior I was mourning the death of my sweet Ashley, an 11 yer old cat who died of cancer. His death was devastating to me, and for 4 months I closed down. I did nothing but sit on the sofa and watch the seasons change...literally. I offered to take this cat in until we found the owner. We had posters, ads in papers and calls into every vet clinic in the vicinity to let someone know where she was. The people who did respond were not her owners. I took her to the vet just to get her checked out and told the vet I was not interested in keeping her. She was clinging to me and he said " well, she looks like the cat for you..." I didn't want to even like her...but now, seven years later she is the light of many lonely days for me. I can't imagine life without her and it pains me sometimes to think about losing her. She is about 11 and in really good health so I keep her checked out pretty frequently to make sure all is well. She is an amazing, unique cat. There is a very special reason her and I were to meet. We needed each other.

Cats are one of my favorites topics. I never tire of hearing about cats...Great photos and stories so far!

LB and Belle

 

[hensylee]

My sister, Nancy, is a cat rescuer. She has several who now reside with her and her husband. She's volunteering with a society that rescues cats/kittens, gets them well and finds homes for them. She has one now that was days old when she got her. She bottle feeds them until they are old enough to eat cat food and then she will find a home for it - unless she falls in love with it.

 

[Phyllis Jean]

Cat Pictures

Cat Pictures

Thanks to everybody for sharing their cat pictures and stories with me. I enjoyed them very much. Made my day! The cat photo's were just beautiful. Please feel free to send me some more. Sincerely, Phyllis Jean

 

[Ross]

His full name is Bandit Scooter Juvenile Delinquent Lowell. I got him at 3 months old and he will be 6 this August 8th...He's generally a good boy, but can have some of the ole' devil in him....Just the way I like it..... Harrybaby

Yours reminds me of a another friends cat he calls Bitey. That cat has an attitude X2. I'd post the pics if I could find them, but his wife taunted the thing and he took off and chased her into the bathroom and was trying to get her. He had this "Your so dead lady" look in his eyes. The cat is pure evil I tell ya.

 

[sue943]

I am not sure if I can attach two photos or will have to do it in two posts, but I will give it a go.

My daughter has a three-legged cat called Oz. He was a rescue cat. My daughter named him Oz as my maiden name was Osborne and members of my family were always called Oz or Ozzie. My paternal grandfather and my father each lost a leg (different reasons) then my uncle lost both legs. Hence naming the cat after them! (A sister of my mother also lost a leg but we won't dwell on that).

Anyway, Oz is a bit naughty and sometimes gets into a fight - he isn't protecting his own territory, he is trying to expand it! The other day he got the worst of the fight and was feeling very sorry for himself. My daugher found him upstairs in the spare bedroom and couldn't resist taking a photo.

 

[sue943]

I also have a cat, Sparky, another rescue cat. He will be eighteen in a few months. Taking a photo can be difficult as he will insist on walking to me. If I put anything on he floor, he just has to sit on it.

 

[Ross]

I could fall in love with Sparky easily.

 

[Wise]

I could fall in love with Sparky easily.

I second that. He reminds my of my little girl Jet. I've got to get a picture of her. She's a gem.

 

[catwoman]

Our newcomers (no photos at this time):
Ellen Degeneres is living with us until she becomes a grand champion. Ellen's a Norwegian Forest Cat, is a brown classic tabby & white. She is a little more than 1/3 granded; when she does become a grand, she will go back to Iowa.

Sox, a brown classic tabby & white Maine Coon Cat, born in January 2006. Sox is a handful!!! Has tried jumping onto our stove several times; luckily, the burners weren't on. He will be shown as a neuter and then be reunited with his littermate sister in a pet home in Houston, Texas.

 

[catwoman]

Forgot about the rescue cats I'm picking up this afternoon:

A Russian Blue female and her kitten. Mom was in an area shelter. Baby is 4-6 weeks old, I've been told. As soon as kitten can be weaned, mom cat will be placed in a new home; baby will go to a new home at 3-4 months of age.

I haven't done any fostering with rescues. We're short on foster "parents," so I volunteered space for these two. I'm looking forward to it; kittens are always fun.

 

[LadyBlue]

Catwoman,

you work with strays and fostering? I work at a cat shelter ( no kill) but can't foster because my cat seems to really hate other cats! What causes that? I love cats and wish I could have many...but there's a little something about litter pans I wouldn't beable to deal with well...one is enough!

More pictures and stories, please! All the cats so far are so cool!

 

[Wise]

Jet

Jet

This is my favorite feline girl, Jet. Just got a digital camera and can join the rest of you "pitcher" takers.

 

[LadyBlue]

Gorgeous black kitty!! I love the contrast to the red blanket! Very dramatic!

 

[Christina]

About my cats...

About my cats...

I posted this in another thread as well... I adore my cats, don't get me wrong, but those enormous vet bills I hate.... Read on...

Talking about vets...

If it weren't for the service trade we have with our vet we'd be in the poor house.
It all started with a normal check-up for my 3 cats. I had not been in for quite a while and since the cats are getting old (15). I thought I better do that as I adore them and hope they'll be around for a few more years. Anyways, we just ended up spending over $2000.00 on the three cats for a regular check-up, urinalysis, blood profiles etc. They talked me into having two of my cats teeth cleaned and that is done under anesthesia. The other cats teeth had already been done a couple year ago since he had an absessed tooth that needed extracting. They also had to extract quite a few teeth from both kitties mouths since they don't fill animals teeth. The total included everything, pre-surgery tests, anesthesia, and post surgery follow-ups. They now insist I brush their teeth every day or bring them in for clinic personnel to do that for a fee, of course. In order for me to do this I must roll them in a towel (Q-tip style) so I won't be ripped to shreds by their hind claws. I hope that after these cats leave this world I can live without cats.
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[LadyBlue]

Many dentists and vets are now offering an interest free credit card if payed within 3, 6 or 12 months depending on amount I guess. My cat may need some surgery and I can't pay in one lump sum. I am taking this out so I can get her teeth fixed. It's called CareCredit. You have to look on the list to see if your vet is in this program, tho check it out......

www.carecredit.com