On Cats

[amdaley]

These are some of ours.

 

Charlie.

 

 

Jamie.

 

 

Fudge.

 

 

Luna & Suki aka Murder & Mayhem 

 

[didcot]

We spotted a cat in Clovelly fast as sleep in the guttering of one of the houses. Legs dangling out of one side, oblivious to his perilous state.

[Michael Hodgson]

IS Fudge related to Grumpy Cat? 

There something about that face that seems reminiscent of a bulldog.

[amdaley]

50 minutes ago, Michael Hodgson said:

IS Fudge related to Grumpy Cat? 

There something about that face that seems reminiscent of a bulldog.

He's always looked like that. 

Ten years old now is Fudge. 

[John B]

On 13/09/2021 at 19:35, durham light infantry said:

 

Our vet insists there is no such thing as "Tortitude". Having had many diffferent cats over the years I beg to differ.

 

I would also beg to differ. Chili is a prime example of Tortitude, can go from angel to demon in the blink of an eye, and tried to kill the first vet she saw in California. It took one grown vet and three leather-gauntlet clad assistants to subdue the (then) 6lb furry feral fury....

[Michael Hodgson]

I opened the cat food drawer in the kitchen just now and what do I see?  A very healthy looking mouse!  So I've told the cats they are both lazy workshy toe-rags and ordered a mouse-trap.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254002412703

I don't think this is quite what SWMBO meant by a "humane" mousetrap though.

[Gloucester Road]

Our 2 moggies are brothers and best friends (most of the time). Watson is the smaller and Holmes the larger, been with us since they were kittens some seven years ago.

 

 

[Compound2632]

It's well known that a cat's pink blobs (aka staff) have three basic functions:

1. to provide food at regular intervals;
2. to clean out the litter tray ditto;
3. to open doors as required.

The latter is a function that the pink blobs too often try to put back on the cat. I've just had the drill and jigsaw out. Cat's response to my handiwork is "nice window; now open the door".

 

Any suggestions on how to get a cat flapping?

[J. S. Bach]

do not feed the cat his/her morning feed, then mid-day or so put the cat on one side of the flap and the food on the other. Push the flap open and then close it a few times. You might have to give the cat a gentle nudge at first. Kitty will get the message. Eventually, anyway!

[Classsix T]

(blobs in differing colours available) 

[Compound2632]

45 minutes ago, Classsix T said:

(blobs in differing colours available) 

 

Thank-you, yes, quite right. I think I picked up the phrase "pink blobs" from Terry Pratchett's The Unadulterated Cat (1989). It seems unlike Pratchett to have been insensitive in that way but I suppose it's a measure of the distance we've progressed in the last three decades.

Edited September 20, 2021 by Compound2632

[Classsix T]

2 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

 

Thank-you, yes, quite right. I think I picked up the phrase "pink blobs" from Terry Pratchett's The Unadulterated Cat (1989). It seems unlike Pratchett to have been insensitive in that way but I suppose it's a measure of the distance we've progressed in the last three decades.

I think we can safely assume that it's only in the last handful of decades that the automatic Euro-centricity of White dominated media has quite rightly been reminded that they aren't the sole inhabitants of the planet, or indeed the only consumers of it. I'm not into "cancel culture", just mindful.

C6T. 

[Porkscratching]

6 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

It's well known that a cat's pink blobs (aka staff) have three basic functions:

1. to provide food at regular intervals;
2. to clean out the litter tray ditto;
3. to open doors as required.

The latter is a function that the pink blobs too often try to put back on the cat. I've just had the drill and jigsaw out. Cat's response to my handiwork is "nice window; now open the door".

 

Any suggestions on how to get a cat flapping?

Tbh all ours over decades have been introduced to a flap by shoving them through it a few times ( in the nicest possible way of course !)  They all got the idea very quickly, without residual resentment !!

[Porkscratching]

[Compound2632]

7 minutes ago, Porkscratching said:

Tbh all ours over decades have been introduced to a flap by shoving them through it a few times ( in the nicest possible way of course !)  They all got the idea very quickly, without residual resentment !!

 

Well, progress. Flap is propped open and cat is egressing and ingressing at will. So at least it's working as a hole, on the whole, and is less draughty than leaving the back door open. (That being the primary motivation for fitting the flap this week!)

Edited September 20, 2021 by Compound2632

[Craigw]

We purchased a new cat scratch post last week and I assembled it on Saturday morning.

 

Thankfully it is appreciated by the locals. 

 

Tippy and Ferris heard a noise and were looking, but Gino only has eyes for me.

[Metr0Land]

What make of tower is that pls?

[Nick C]

18 hours ago, Compound2632 said:

It's well known that a cat's pink blobs (aka staff) have three basic functions:

1. to provide food at regular intervals;
2. to clean out the litter tray ditto;
3. to open doors as required.

The latter is a function that the pink blobs too often try to put back on the cat. I've just had the drill and jigsaw out. Cat's response to my handiwork is "nice window; now open the door".

 

Any suggestions on how to get a cat flapping?

A small pile of cat treats strategically placed the other side of the flap helped with ours. Plus, as @Porkscratching suggests, gently posting the cat through a few times...

 

Of course, that teaches them to use the cat flap. It doesn't stop them demanding that you open the door!

Edited September 21, 2021 by Nick C

[Michael Hodgson]

48 minutes ago, Nick C said:

A small pile of cat treats strategically placed the other side of the flap helped with ours. Plus, as @Porkscratching suggests, gently posting the cat through a few times...

No need for treats - they are bright enough to understand a boot up the jacksy !  

But generous enough to share.  Kitten knocked a big tub of Dreamies onto the floor and now the mutt is sick.

[Rugd1022]

Sad to relate that we had to put one of ours to sleep this morning, little Tommy was eighteen and had a happy life but poor health caused by a thyroid problem overtook him too quickly this past week or so....

 

 

 

[J. S. Bach]

My condolences. Not what I wanted to hear at the start my day.

Edited September 21, 2021 by J. S. Bach

[Porkscratching]

Always a tragic loss, but 18 is a fine old age for a cat, and you've obviously given him a lovely life and a secure home, you can't do better than that....

[Markwj]

Unfortunately our Aldi was put to sleep this morning, thyroid problem causing more issues. 14 years old we had her for 10 the most loving cat I have ever known. We are all devastated as anyone who has had to make that decision will be able to relate to.

[J. S. Bach]

I am at a loss for words; first little Tommy and now your Aldi. MY condolences to you and your family.

[Michael Hodgson]

Afraid quite a lot of cats seem to suffer from thyroid,. 

Whilst it is painful to do so, putting them to sleep is kinder that letting them suffer,

Sorry to hear of your loss.