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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / February 2005Oh Dear God...
His Royal Feline Lordship Tiger is at it again. Between us and next doors garden is a 5' high wall. I live in an old fashioned victorian terrace house, which I inherrited from my grandma about 2 years ago. Next door lives a wonderful old lady who has known me since I was knee high to a grasshopper (and before). She has a Jack Russell Terrier called Milo. Tiger likes to sit on the wall between the two houses as Mary (next door neighbour) likes to give him treats of fresh bits of chicken... (see where this is going?) This morning, HRFL Tiger went out for his morning constitution (i.e. sit on the wall and wait for his chicken from Mary) when I heard Milo going absolutely nuts. There was then this strangled dog yelp, and Milo went very quiet. After about 5 minutes, Tiger then sauntered into the kitchen. Having spoken to Mary, it turns out that Milo was gobbing off at Tiger on the wall because he's technically a strange cat in Milos territory. Apparently, Tiger had got thoroughly peed of at being yapped at, so he jumped down to Milo, smacked her soundly around the head 3 or 4 times, and had then chased Milo up the garden smacking and biting at her rear end. He'd then returned to Mary to eat his chicken whilst Milo had sat shaking under a bush. No wonder my dog Bonnie doesn't mess with the cat. He's very aware that he can knock them about. As for Milo, every time she sees Tiger now, she runs and hides! Helen M > His Royal Feline Lordship Tiger is at it again. Between us and next > doors garden is a 5' high wall. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Helen M Poor Milo!!! Tell HRFL that Mary might not feed him chicken anymore if he is too hard on the poor dog :) Tiger was just doing what any self-respecting cat would do to an inferior life form - a d*g ;-) Cheers, helen s LOL and feeling sorry for Milo at the same time. I have a feeling that ALL the neighborhood cats will get a wide berth from Milo after this episode. I have a friend whose cat Tigger, now RB, used to hide in the bushes near the apartment building where they lived. When a person would come by walking their dog, he would leap out and scare the human and dog half to death. My friend happened to witness this little prank one day. The human and dog nearly jumped out of their skin, and changed their walk route immediately to avoid the demon cat. My friend had to get out of sight, for fear that said human would see her LOL that her little 8-lb furball could intimidate anyone that much. Donna and the cats who don't get to interact with d*gs, Captain and Stanley > he can knock them about. As for Milo, every time she sees Tiger now, she > runs and hides! LOL!!! That will teach Milo proper manners!  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 Tiger sure is well-named; think of him lion-sized per O.J.'s thread! Christine > His Royal Feline Lordship Tiger is at it again. Between us and next > doors garden is a 5' high wall. [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Helen M > Tiger sure is well-named; think of him lion-sized per O.J.'s thread! > Christine// He's actually named after a famous Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer, Dave "Tiger" Williams! Helen M > His Royal Feline Lordship Tiger is at it again. Between us and next > doors garden is a 5' high wall. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > wall between the two houses as Mary (next door neighbour) likes to give > him treats of fresh bits of chicken... (see where this is going?) What a "good neighbor" Tiger has become! ;) Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe > His Royal Feline Lordship Tiger is at it again. Between us and next > doors garden is a 5' high wall. He ain't called Tiger for nothing is he? Jeanette > Having spoken to Mary, it turns out that Milo was gobbing off at > Tiger on the wall because he's technically a strange cat in [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > to Mary to eat his chicken whilst Milo had sat shaking under a > bush. Oh dear God is right!! Tiger whooped a Jack Russell? *gulp* SignatureCheryl > Oh dear God is right!! Tiger whooped a Jack Russell? *gulp*/// What can I say? My cat is a "forceful" character! It's not the first time he's done it either....he started as a youngster when we lived in London! ;o) See here... http://www.flippyscatpage.com/cheekydevils.html Helen M > Oh dear God is right!! Tiger whooped a Jack Russell? *gulp* Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But without the claws? Doesn't seem like much of a surprise to me that the cat won ... Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* >> Oh dear God is right!! Tiger whooped a Jack Russell? *gulp* > >Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But without the >claws? Doesn't seem like much of a surprise to me that the cat won ... No, Russell Terrorists are not really d*gs at all-- they are special weapons conceived of by sinister alien minds far beyond our ken, and with no sense of decency whatever. They regularly bring German Shepherds, and Rottweilers to their doggy knees, weeping, wetting themselves, and groveling for mercy. I wouldn't trust one as far as I could walk one, which is not at all. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But without the >>claws? Doesn't seem like much of a surprise to me that the cat won ... [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > for mercy. I wouldn't trust one as far as I could walk one, which is not at > all. Ahh. I've only had brief encounters with them. They seemed all right, other than the incessant barking, which seems in line with most small dogs ... Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* >>>Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But without the >>>claws? Doesn't seem like much of a surprise to me that the cat won ... [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >I've only had brief encounters with them. They seemed all right, other than >the incessant barking, which seems in line with most small dogs ... All kidding aside-- they're not really *bad* dogs-- they just have a bunch of characteristics that a lot of people aren't ready for when they get one. They are little and cute, but people who think they can handle a dog because it's small shouldn't get a Russell. They have the energy level of someone who's been chasing crack with crystal meth. ;) And while they're not likely to try to get tough with you, other dogs are another story, and they generally tend to be cat chasers. And for some bizarre, death-wish-like reason, the very sight of a bigger dog seems to send some of these little fiends into a frenzy. The career of the most famous Russell, Moose (who played Eddie on "Frasier") was basically an "occupational therapy" project for a thoroughly delinquent dog. Moose was like Sherman through Georgia, until a professional trainer who knew how to channel his energies got hold of him-- and nothing less than the constant discipline of learning new stuff *all the time* made a solid citizen out of him. ;) So no, they're not bad dogs, and they can be wonderful, but they're best for people who aren't sucked in by that cute little face, and know what they're getting into. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com >>>> Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But without >>>> the [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > best for people who aren't sucked in by that cute little face, and > know what they're getting into. yeah, I knew a Jack Russell and he was sweet enough but oh my god what you had to do to keep up with him. I can't tell you how many seat belt straps he chewed up in the owners car. Chased everything. He was never mean, but he could wear you out with his constant going, going, going. >>>>> Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But without >>>>> the [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] >chewed up in the owners car. Chased everything. He was never mean, but he >could wear you out with his constant going, going, going. I know a few of them, and they range from absolutely charming to heads spinning 360 degrees. :P But when I go out for my morning run in the park, whenever I see someone whose arm is getting ripped out of its socket by a dog at the other end of the leash that I can't even see, it's always a Jack Russell. ;) BTW, did you know that their name has been changed to "Parson Russell" Terrier-- in the US, anyway? I have no idea why that should be preferable. Unless they think naming them after a clergyman will do something about their unholy behavior. Personally, if they're going to try something like that, I think they should name them the "I Cast Thee Out Unclean Spirit" Terrier. :P Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com > >>>>> Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But without > >>>>> the [quoted text clipped - 51 lines] > try something like that, I think they should name them the "I Cast > Thee Out Unclean Spirit" Terrier. :P Never heard that before. Hmmm. Wonder what that is all about. > BTW, did you know that their name has been changed to "Parson Russell" > Terrier-- in the US, anyway? I have no idea why that should be > preferable. Unless they think naming them after a clergyman will do > something about their unholy behavior/// The Parsons are the ones that you can register as pedigree with the kennel clubs. they are as a result of a careful breeding program to breed them true to original type. Jack Russells are the mongrelly mutt like version. ;o) My next dog is going to be a Parsons Russell Terrier - I've had Jack Russell Terriers all my life and I think they are wonderful dogs IF given the right discipline. You have to treat them as a big dog personality in a small body. And they also have HUGE ammounts of energy that you have to constantly channel. Quite what HRFL Tiger will think of a Parsons Russell Terroist (love that analogy BTW! <g>) in the house is yet to be seen, but I suspect that the terrorist won't be one for long! ;o) Helen M > yeah, I knew a Jack Russell and he was sweet enough but oh my god what you > had to do to keep up with him. I can't tell you how many seat belt straps he > chewed up in the owners car. Chased everything. He was never mean, but he > could wear you out with his constant going, going, going. My favourite dog story involves a Jack Russell.... Twas a bright spring Saturday morning when , Mick, set out with his Jack Russell ...He reached the "mudchute" where he let the dog off the lead. Off trotted the dog leaving Mick to have a cigarette and study the racing form in the paper, he felt peaceful and contented. Then there was an almighty scream from where his dog had gone. Basically a young couple decided to celebrate the spring morning by having outdoor sex.....along came the curious and friendly Jack Russell and said "hi" in the way dogs do by sticking his nose into the man's posterior..... I bet they never tried it au naturel again. As it was the dog ran back to Mick, who was frantically trying to deny he had ever seen the dog before.... Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs >> yeah, I knew a Jack Russell and he was sweet enough but oh my god >> what you had to do to keep up with him. I can't tell you how many [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > Slave of the Fabulous Furballs ROTFL -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy & Bagheera) A house is not a home, without a cat. >>>> Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But >>>> without the claws? Doesn't seem like much of a surprise to me [quoted text clipped - 36 lines] > > Theresa I had to chuckle when John and I were at the show in Davenport last year. One of the exhibitors' Jack Russell's had had a litter and they had 4 pups in their booth (I think they were selling jewelry or something). Well, they wound up selling two of the pups to a couple who came by. I encountered this couple playing with the pups in the grass. Of course they were adorable so I stopped to see them. They were totally thrilled - the man said "Honey, there's a pet shop down the street, let's go buy collars and stuff." I really wonder if they knew what they were in for with *two* of them! Jill > >>>> Aren't jack russel terrorists about the same size as a cat? But > >>>> without the claws? Doesn't seem like much of a surprise to me [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] > > Jill Well, like with kittens, might be better TWO than one to wear each other out. > Well, like with kittens, might be better TWO than one to wear each other > out. *Maybe* ... I visited a friend last night whose roommate has a JRT and who's currently dogsitting a second one. Apparently they feed off of each other's energy and are twice as rambunctious as usual ... Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* > I had to chuckle when John and I were at the show in Davenport last year. > One of the exhibitors' Jack Russell's had had a litter and they had 4 pups [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > stuff." I really wonder if they knew what they were in for with *two* of > them! This kind of thing always worries me. Then again, we got Puma (RB) from the pound before our furniture had even arrived from overseas. After we got him, we had to rebuild the fence, as his little puppy body could squirm through some awfully tiny holes! I was 9 at the time and spent all of my spare time training him and playing with him. We would take him on hikes around the nearby lake, ride coaster-brake bikes with him running alongside, and he had a great yard. All the neighborhood loved to visit him; in fact, we had to convince the postal lady not to feed him chocolate cake! (Never quite figured out what she was thinking there, but clearly she had good intentions.) So I know that unplanned pets can still be a great addition to the family. But it still makes me nervous. Signaturemonique, roommate of Oscar the (female) grouch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Eros was adopted! Eros has a home now! *cheer!* > > I had to chuckle when John and I were at the show in Davenport last year. > > One of the exhibitors' Jack Russell's had had a litter and they had 4 pups [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > So I know that unplanned pets can still be a great addition to the family. > But it still makes me nervous. They only "planned pets" I've ever had are Grant and Sugar and that is planned only in the sense of I really wanted cats but still was unsure if I would be able to support one and I really wanted two as I do believe in that. If my friend Tracie hadn't already been to the shelter and hell bent on getting a cat and then called me up to go look at the kittens I'd told her about of my coworker, I wouldn't have gone, so that was still kind of spur of the moment. Not once in my life ever was a pet really "planned" for. All our childhood pets were ones that showed up on our doorstep or followed us home (no, really, they DID follow us home.) >>> or something). Well, they wound up selling two of the pups to a >>> couple who came by. I encountered this couple playing with the [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > were ones that showed up on our doorstep or followed us home (no, > really, they DID follow us home.) Except for my birds, none of my pets have been "planned". My ex-husband brought home the tiny dog Sampson and after seeing his ignorance about what to do with a puppy (You tried to give him iced tea?!) I sort of took over and Sampson became MY dog. A year after Sampson died Persia demanded I let her inside; she had chosen me and that was all there was to it. Jill >> > I had to chuckle when John and I were at the show in Davenport last >year. [quoted text clipped - 38 lines] >All our childhood pets were ones that showed up on our doorstep or followed >us home (no, really, they DID follow us home.) Stinky was completely unplanned. While getting to know him, I remember feeling complete amazement that someone could have just thrown away this incredible little being. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com "Karen" <kchuplis@nospamalltel.net> had some very interesting things to say about Re: Oh Dear God...: >They only "planned pets" I've ever had are Grant and Sugar and that is >planned only in the sense of I really wanted cats but still was unsure if I [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >All our childhood pets were ones that showed up on our doorstep or followed >us home (no, really, they DID follow us home.) That's how I got a kitten I later named Frosty. Signature"The universe is quite robust in design and appears to be doing just fine on its own, incompetent support staff notwithstanding. :-)" - the Dennis formerly known as (evil), MCFL > "Karen" <kchuplis@nospamalltel.net> had some very interesting things > to say about Re: Oh Dear God...: [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > That's how I got a kitten I later named Frosty. Yeah Uh huh I've seen kittens in the neighborhood "follow" kids home until somebody's parents finally had a weak moment. Creeping backwards home from school dragging bits of sticks and string seem to be the norm for most of this following. (That's how we got Ginger and Maggie) Jo >> "Karen" <kchuplis@nospamalltel.net> had some very interesting things >> to say about Re: Oh Dear God...: [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Jo I never once had to coax a cat with food. A good pet is all it takes. Possibly I could convince Tiger to come over to my play and shut the noisy toy poodle that lives next door. All this little d*g has to do is see me in the window and starts to bark, once she gets going its no stopping it. |
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