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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / August 2005So excited
When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave me permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached to the flat. I asked the building manager for his permission, and today I received it, in writing, no less. Sooo, I called a company that makes enclosures for cats (http://www.kolumbus.fi/levatop/tuotteet.htm, click on the pics for larger ones), and the guy said he'll come and check out the garden tomorrow. No additional cost, though it's Saturday. Wow. My niece, or rather, my sister had their balcony netted by this company, and they were very happy with the result (so are Kasper, Kira and Emil). Now I just have to decide which furnishings I want. I'm so happy for the cats! :o) Oh, re the indoor/outdoor discussion, I wouldn't let my cats roam free around here, because we're in the middle of the city, and there are two very busy streets nearby, as well as a railway line for heavy goods. I'm afraid I'm also cynical about people. There are lots of people who try to boost their weak self-esteem by torturing small helpless animals.  SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > (http://www.kolumbus.fi/levatop/tuotteet.htm, click on the pics for Those are nice! > Now I just have to decide which furnishings I want. I'm so happy for the > cats! :o) I highly recommend natural logs, with bark. Cats *love* to scratch on those. Ours also love sissal rope covered columns, those are great for climbing and scratching. Of course, we'll be expecting pictures of the design and the contruction process. :) SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave > me permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > afraid I'm also cynical about people. There are lots of people who try > to boost their weak self-esteem by torturing small helpless animals. My heavens, these are *sooooo* nice!!! I would be very excited too, Marina. The *only* thing that would concern me (for my area) is the strength of these enclosures. We have foxes and coyotes (only rarely). Also, I would be concerned about other cats coming up and upsetting mine. But I tell you, I have never seen such nice 'play areas' for the kitties. You'll have to show us pictures, for sure!!!! Signature·.·´¨ ¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) Laurie ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸ ·.· *~*LiveLoveLaugh*~* Aloha!!!!! "There is no remedy for love but to love more"... ~~Henry David Thoreau I'd be excited too. I wish I could close in my balcony. I just can't figure out anything that won't be too obtrusive for the building policy. :( Can't wait to hear all about it. THose are really neat. > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave > me permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > afraid I'm also cynical about people. There are lots of people who try > to boost their weak self-esteem by torturing small helpless animals. > I'd be excited too. I wish I could close in my balcony. I just can't figure > out anything that won't be too obtrusive for the building policy. :( Can't > wait to hear all about it. THose are really neat. The building manager sounded so negative when I first rang him to ask permission that I was almost sre I wouldn't get it. That's why it was such a huge surprise to get his e-mail today with permission. I think it helped a lot that I could show him these pictures. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave > me permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached > to the flat. I asked the building manager for his permission, and today > I received it, in writing, no less. Wow. Those are *nice*, about the nicest I've ever seen. What a perfect solution for kitties go out outside safely. Lucky cats! When we built the enclosure for my daughter, the most fun part was "furnishing" it. We got a dead tree for climbing, some carpeted ramps and such. Keep us updated with your selection! Sherry > Wow. Those are *nice*, about the nicest I've ever seen. What a perfect > solution for kitties go out outside safely. Lucky cats! > When we built the enclosure for my daughter, the most fun part was > "furnishing" it. We got a dead tree for climbing, some carpeted ramps > and such. > Keep us updated with your selection! The company that makes the enclosure sells some of that stuff that you see in the pictures. I thought I'd get at least a cat tree, a couple of shelves that hang on the walls, and one of those kitty ladders. I'd love to have a natural tree or logs, but don't know where I could get them. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > The company that makes the enclosure sells some of that stuff that you > see in the pictures. I thought I'd get at least a cat tree, a couple of > shelves that hang on the walls, and one of those kitty ladders. I'd love > to have a natural tree or logs, but don't know where I could get them. I'd suspect your friendly local hardware store could get you a bit of a tree or a log. Or you could inquire directly at Puukeskus, for example. They may not have unprocessed logs on stock, but certainly would know where to get some for you. Their website is located at www.puukeskus.fi. And of course I'll have to direct you to the nearest K-rauta store, in Helsinki they are at Herttoniemi, Oulunkylä and Ruoholahti (see details under www.k-rauta.com), and there's a Rautia-store at Malmi (www.rautia.fi). Their building material department would be the place to ask for this sort of thing. (and they'll call my colleague, Lasse Ranta, who'll tell them...;)) SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 > I'd suspect your friendly local hardware store could get you a bit of a > tree or a log. Or you could inquire directly at Puukeskus, for example. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > to ask for this sort of thing. (and they'll call my colleague, Lasse > Ranta, who'll tell them...;)) Heh, Christine, great minds think alike. I already checked out their websites except Puukeskus (didn't remember that that existed). That's a good tip. The next problem is how to transport a log or a tree... SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> I'd suspect your friendly local hardware store could get you a bit of a >> tree or a log. Or you could inquire directly at Puukeskus, for example. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > websites except Puukeskus (didn't remember that that existed). That's a > good tip. The next problem is how to transport a log or a tree... If I wanted a piece of a tree, a nice log or stump, I'd call my favorite firewood dealer and have him bring me an unsplit chunk of the right size with bark on. They are all set up to deliver. Might work for you. Jo > Heh, Christine, great minds think alike. I already checked out their > websites except Puukeskus (didn't remember that that existed). That's a > good tip. The next problem is how to transport a log or a tree... They'd transport it for you, for a reasonable cost, of course. SignatureChristine in Vantaa, Finland christal63 (at) gmail (dot) com photos: http://photos.yahoo.com/christal63 photos: http://community.webshots.com/user/chkr63 > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave > me permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > people who try to boost their weak self-esteem by torturing small > helpless animals. I'm happy for the cats and I'm happy for you. I hope we'll soon be seeing lots of pictures of the cats enjoying their new enclosure. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk oooooh, I'm excited for you too and the kitties! Hope everything goes well. Show us the finished product with the babies in it! Lily & her mama Jazz, RB SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave me > permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached to the [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > afraid I'm also cynical about people. There are lots of people who try to > boost their weak self-esteem by torturing small helpless animals. > Sooo, I called a company that makes enclosures for cats > (http://www.kolumbus.fi/levatop/tuotteet.htm, click on the pics for > larger ones), and the guy said he'll come and check out the garden > tomorrow. No additional cost, though it's Saturday. Wow./// I went and looked....but the website appears written in jibberish! ;o) ;o) Seriously though, they look great. An enclosure is a godsend, and was for us in Belize. It meant that the cats could spend as much time as they wanted outside and in safety without me worrying. Helen M > I went and looked....but the website appears written in jibberish! ;o) > ;o) It's not Jibberish, it's Finnish. :oP > Seriously though, they look great. An enclosure is a godsend, and was > for us in Belize. It meant that the cats could spend as much time as > they wanted outside and in safety without me worrying. I can imagine being outside in Belize mght be a tad more dangerous than in the UK. SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki Dear Marina, Am 26.08.2005 schrieb Marina: > Sooo, I called a company that makes enclosures for cats > (http://www.kolumbus.fi/levatop/tuotteet.htm, click on the pics for > larger ones), and the guy said he'll come and check out the garden > tomorrow. No additional cost, though it's Saturday. Wow. that is great news:-) I'm so happy for you and your cats. We waited 5 years to get a fence around our garden to let the cats out safe:-) We don't regret it. The cats have changed since. They are happier than ever, more relaxed and more playful. When it is ready, please post pictures:-))) Purrs to you Inge and the catgang SignatureThe catslaves homepage: http://www.catslaves.org CatManiacs World: http://www.gwsystems.com/inge > that is great news:-) I'm so happy for you and your cats. We waited 5 years > to get a fence around our garden to let the cats out safe:-) We don't > regret it. The cats have changed since. They are happier than ever, more > relaxed and more playful. Hi Inge, I read your account of when your cats went out for the first time. Very funny! Of course, Frank and Miranda have spent time outside on the island, but it will be a new experience for Caliban. > When it is ready, please post pictures:-))) Of course! SignatureMarina, Frank, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki That's awesome, Marina! I can hardly wait until it's finished, I'm sure you'll be posting lots and lots of adorable pictures! -- Britta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave > me permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > people who try to boost their weak self-esteem by torturing small > helpless animals. > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave me > permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached to the [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > afraid I'm also cynical about people. There are lots of people who try to > boost their weak self-esteem by torturing small helpless animals. Very nice Marina. Your kitties are very lucky to have such a thoughtful meowmie. > When I was making up the contract to rent this place, my landlord gave me > permission to have an enclosure built in the little garden attached to the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > ones), and the guy said he'll come and check out the garden tomorrow. No > additional cost, though it's Saturday. Wow. Congrats!!! I can see why you're so excited. I'm going to have Rob look at these pictures and see if there are any of the furnishings that he can/will want to make for our clowder. Pam S. who's awed by those enclosures |
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