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Black Maine Coon Owner - 26 Dec 2003 22:01 GMT

He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
his toys fast. Any suggestions? Thanks

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Mary - 26 Dec 2003 23:25 GMT

> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
> his toys fast. Any suggestions? Thanks

Cat tree with stuff hanging from it. Flashlight you can man while
sitting in the dark watching tv. Feather on a string attached to a
think bamboo rod, which you can also operate while relaxing.

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Black Maine Coon Owner - 27 Dec 2003 03:39 GMT

>> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored
>with
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>sitting in the dark watching tv. Feather on a string attached to a
>think bamboo rod, which you can also operate while relaxing.

great idea with the flashlight, thanks

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Mary - 27 Dec 2003 07:15 GMT

> >> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored
> >with
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> >
> great idea with the flashlight, thanks

Welcome! You might find it fun. :)

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Cheryl - 26 Dec 2003 23:26 GMT

> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
> his toys fast. Any suggestions? Thanks

Panic Mouse. Toys on strings that hang from suction cups or over-the-door
brackets.

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Black Maine Coon Owner - 27 Dec 2003 03:40 GMT

>> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
>> his toys fast. Any suggestions? Thanks
>
>Panic Mouse. Toys on strings that hang from suction cups or over-the-door
>brackets.

got a million of um, but afraid of him "hanging" himself, so I put
them out of reach when I'm not watching. Thanks

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PawsForThought - 26 Dec 2003 23:58 GMT

>From: Black Maine Coon Owner not@here.com

>He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
>his toys fast. Any suggestions? Thanks

Get him a kitty playmate.
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Black Maine Coon Owner - 27 Dec 2003 03:41 GMT

>>From: Black Maine Coon Owner not@here.com
>
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>http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html
>Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm

That would be the best thing, he wasn't with his littter mates very
long, so that was a bad thing, but I want him to (and he does] think
he's human. :) thanks

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GovtLawyer - 27 Dec 2003 05:30 GMT

>>Get him a kitty playmate.
>>________

Took the words right out of my mouth.

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PawsForThought - 27 Dec 2003 14:24 GMT

>From: Black Maine Coon Owner not@here.com

>>>From: Black Maine Coon Owner not@here.com
>>
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>long, so that was a bad thing, but I want him to (and he does] think
>he's human. :) thanks

I have 2 cats and they really do play a lot together. Plus, when you're not
home, they have each other for company. I really think you can't go wrong by
adopting a playmate for him, perhaps a female.

Lauren
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Dennis Carr - 27 Dec 2003 05:30 GMT

> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
> his toys fast.

For you, I recommend coffee, natch. =^_^=

For kitty, I recommend a laser pointer.

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Black Maine Coon Owner - 27 Dec 2003 10:41 GMT

>> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
>> his toys fast.
>
>For you, I recommend coffee, natch. =^_^=
>
>For kitty, I recommend a laser pointer.

I was thinking about a laser pointer, but I am deadly afraid of it
hitting his eyes. Great idea though !!

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-L. - 27 Dec 2003 08:53 GMT

> He wipes me out, I know he needs more exercise, but he gets bored with
> his toys fast. Any suggestions? Thanks

Cat Dancer - and another kitten.

-L.

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Barb - 27 Dec 2003 17:15 GMT

Of all the choices I would go with getting him a playmate. He won't tire of
that and will have company so you won't have to feel guilty if you go out
for the day.

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I can only please one person a day.
Today is not your day.
Tomorrow doesn't look good either.

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Mary - 27 Dec 2003 16:24 GMT

> Of all the choices I would go with getting him a playmate. He won't tire of
> that and will have company so you won't have to feel guilty if you go out
> for the day.

I agree--except for the fact that not everyone wants more than one
cat. I have two, and used to have only one. I find that both of these
cats are happier than my first "only cat," I think because they have
each other to play with. I think I just THOUGHT I didn't want two
cats. Live and learn.

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GovtLawyer - 27 Dec 2003 16:46 GMT

>I agree--except for the fact that not everyone wants more than one
>cat.

I live in a very small apartment, and from the day I brought my first cat into
the house, 29 years go, I thought that would be it. I was very wary of
becoming a "cat person" and having a dozen of them and a bad house smell, etc.
I really love cats, so I was afraid that once I got one, I couldn't resist
getting two, then three, and so on. Well, I got a second, and have always had
two cats since. I have resolutely resisted all temptation to ever get a third.
I think the difference between one and two in upkeep, cost and aggravation,
is almost imperceivable. The difference between one and two on my psyche, and
the well being of the cats, is immeasurable. I would get your cat a playmate,
you'll both be happy you did.

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Black Maine Coon - 27 Dec 2003 17:53 GMT

>>I agree--except for the fact that not everyone wants more than one
>>cat.
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>the well being of the cats, is immeasurable. I would get your cat a playmate,
>you'll both be happy you did.

That's very funny, but oh so true, I'm going to consider it. :)

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