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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2004Cat Novice asks . . .
A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this head-bumping thing they do? They have food and water in their bowls, and I cleaned their box. So what do they want?" I had to giggle, and was happy to reassure him. "They want your attention, James. They're saying hello to you. It's friendly behavior." He said "They're friendly???!" I said, "You're getting headbutts?" He said, "Yeah, headbutts." I said, "That's friendly, pal. Pet them." He said (I swear) "I didn't know cats were *friendly*! That's kinda neat!" He said "where should I pet them?" I said. "Well, they're bumping their heads on you, so start there. Scratch them gently between the ears. They'll pretty much show tyou where they like to be petted." He said (I swear) "Wow-- is that PURRING?" He (presumably) put the receiver up to one of the kitties, and indeed I heard the vibes. I said "Congratulations, pal." Oooh, just wait. I'm expecting another new catslave to emerge from this experience. ;) Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties > in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Certainly on the way to slavedom! > > A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties > > in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this [quoted text clipped - 35 lines] > > Certainly on the way to slavedom! Definitely! ;-) > A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties > in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this [quoted text clipped - 29 lines] > Oooh, just wait. I'm expecting another new catslave to emerge from > this experience. ;) <g> Sometimes otherwise "normal" people have no cat experience. This was me once. Now look where I am ;-) Sniffing catnip mousies and clearing up body pieces brought in overnight to name but a few things I never did before. There was something nasty on the kitchen rug this morning, sort of a little heart and green thing attached. I guess BF caught whatever he chased in and out. If you'd asked me five years ago if I would ever be doing these things, including finding nicer and nicer (and more expensive) things for the cats to eat, when what they have is perfectly good but refused, I'd have said you were mad. Now it's me that's mad. Tweed Ah yes, that'd be a mousie gall-bladder/bile duct sort of thingie. Over the border in Northwest Devon the locals call it the "bitter": the one part experienced cats won't eat, although funnily enough they will if mousie's still only a baby. When Kensey (RB) was ion his prime I'd have several of those every day. Oh the joys of catcaring......... Best Gordon & the TT  SignatureFeline family viewable at: http://community.webshots.com/user/exocat > There was something nasty on the kitchen rug this morning, sort of a > little heart and green thing attached. Ah, so that's what it was. Mousie bits. I'm so glad I'm not squeamish. I like the idea that Boyfriend is becoming experienced, he's such a *baby* boy still. It doesn't seem five minutes since he was heaving his heart out on the lawn, having caught and tried to eat a shrew. All cats know shrews make you sick, or they learn it eventually, anyway.. I think that was his first and last one. BF is aspiring to Kensey's standard. I have pics of BF to send. Tweed > Ah yes, that'd be a mousie gall-bladder/bile duct sort of thingie. > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >> There was something nasty on the kitchen rug this morning, sort of a >> little heart and green thing attached. Hooray! Please do (at least, if you remember to attach them :-)) BTW did you ever get my reply to your mail with the cockerel - it left me, at least. Purrs Gordon & the TT SignatureFeline family viewable at: http://community.webshots.com/user/exocat > I have pics of BF to send. LOL! Tell him he must be a natural! Christine > A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties > in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com <snip newbie questions> > Oooh, just wait. I'm expecting another new catslave to emerge from > this experience. ;) LOL! How sweet! I wouldn't be surprised if he asked you next where he can get one of those purr machines. Tell him to get two. ;o) SignatureMarina, Frank and Nikki marina (dot) kurten (at) pp (dot) inet (dot) fi Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties > in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > He said "They're friendly???!" That's hilarious! Sounds like he believed the stories about cats being "aloof and independent". It's so cute to hear about an adult hearing purring for the first time. But what a deprived individual! You need to invite him over to hang out with Stinky. Joyce >He said (I swear) "I didn't know cats were *friendly*! That's kinda >neat!" Reminds me of once when this rowdy kid who had a pit-bull, who was the friend of my daughters *then* boyfriend came over to our house with the kids one evening. He said he didn't much care for cats. It was obvious he'd never spent any time around them, but seemed fascinated with ours. He couldn't believe each one had it's own name, and knew it. He says "but, how do they know their name?" and my husband gave him a rather incredulous look and asked him "how do you know yours?" -bonbon .. He says "but, how do they know their name?" and my husband gave > him a rather incredulous look and asked him "how do you know yours?" > > -bonbon LOL. I'm really glad I read this before I got up and got my glass of iced tea. I kinda like my current keyboard. Annie Loved the story! Thanks. Best wishes, SignaturePolonca & Soncek > A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties > in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Me too. Signature--- http://www.cprogramming.com C++ Programming Resources > Loved the story! Thanks. > Best wishes, [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] >> Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh >> My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > A friend of mine, a comparative cat novice, is caring for two kitties > in their slaves' absence. He called and asked me, "What is this [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh > My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com What a great story. :-) It sounds like a new slave is being trained. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >Oooh, just wait. I'm expecting another new catslave to emerge from >this experience. ;) Cats are Borg, resistance..................... Suz Macmoosette Thank Heavens There's Only One =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= =^..^= Waiting for inspiration. 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