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Cat Forum / General Topics / December 2004New to cats
I've had my cats for 4 months now. Got them from Humane Society shelter. Never had pets before and I'm an old fart at 54, always enough wild animals to interact with out here in the forest. I live in Huron National Forest on a lake. I must say, I am surprised at how fast you can get attached to them. I never knew they could have so many facial expressions and a multitude of communication techniques. I was recently sicker than hell and they pretty much cut me a lot of slack as far as letting me sleep and getting dinner a bit late. I have MS and they seem to know when I am going to have a rough time of it. One, Emily, will just start to let out a meow that sounds like WOOOOOW! and stop when I lay down and she will curl up next to me. I remember when I first brought them home. They took one look out the windows and saw nothing but forest and the lake, they seemed to be in seventh heaven. I kept them inside for a week before allowing them to venture out on a leash. After another week I let them out on their own. I fear for their safety as there are critters out here that could snack on them. So far the Great Northern owl has left them alone. There is also a pair of eagles on the other side of the lake, The deer seem to be amused by them and I think Rocky, the raccoon is enamored with Emily as she has a mask also. They love it when I go hunting with them, they will call me out to go. I kick up prey by poking a stick in the wood pile and they station themselves one each end ready to snatch anything that emerges. Luckily they are both smart enough to leave the porcupines alone. I thought about making them indoor cats but nixed that idea after having to replace 3 screens. I'm told some cats just have to be outside when they want, call of the wild is too strong. I just hope for the best. I've noticed that they never meow amongst themselves, only to humans. Has anyone else noticed this or do your cats meow at each other? Ok, enough rambling. Stone >I've noticed that they never meow >amongst themselves, only to humans. Has anyone else noticed this or do your >cats meow at each other? Our cats don't meow at each other in the same room, but they do call each other across the house. > I've had my cats for 4 months now. Got them from Humane Society shelter. > Never had pets before and I'm an old fart at 54, always enough wild animals [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Stone With all that wildlife around, I'd worry a lot. Even here in the city Magpies and Jays attack cats. Purrs that your MS will go into remission and stay that way. MLB > I've had my cats for 4 months now. Got them from Humane Society shelter. I've noticed that they never meow > amongst themselves, only to humans. Has anyone else noticed this or do > your cats meow at each other? Cats don't meow at each other unless fighting or mating or a few other specific circumstances. Their meowing to communicate with us is an adaptation specifically for us. We talk to them, they learn we respond when they meow and they keep doing it. >I remember when I first brought them home. They took one look out the >windows and saw nothing but forest and the lake, they seemed to be in >seventh heaven. I kept them inside for a week before allowing them to >venture out on a leash. After another week I let them out on their own. I That sounds beautiful! Your cats are so lucky! I know you worry about them with all the wildlife, but it's better than being cooped up in a tiny apartment in the city. >Ok, enough rambling. Don't be silly - you're not rambling. It's lovely!  Signaturewww.katie-walker.co.uk Jess looked just like my Emily, same face, gray on top white on bottom. Nice photos. Stone >>I remember when I first brought them home. They took one look out the >>windows and saw nothing but forest and the lake, they seemed to be in [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Don't be silly - you're not rambling. It's lovely! >Jess looked just like my Emily, same face, gray on top white on bottom. >Nice photos. Thank you. She was a beautiful little kitten - died of Acute Renal Failure at 3 months - it was awful. Signaturewww.katie-walker.co.uk Hi Stone I really envy you & your cats environment. I live in a city (Sydney, Australia) By the way cats only miaouw when humans are present. They do not use this communication beteween themselves...... ever. About the excessive action when stroking our cats: My cats are already having the advantage treatment, so I have no idea why they still get this itch thing! But thank you very much for your input. Stone I wish I could be in your neck of the woods, I have dreams about that sort of life. I grow a few vegies in my back yrad, but when I see a caterpillar I don't kill it, I just throw it over the fence. ( I have no neighbour, he died 2 years ago & no else has moved in. I wish I has your freedom, I almost want to kill for it. P > I've had my cats for 4 months now. Got them from Humane Society shelter. > Never had pets before and I'm an old fart at 54, always enough wild animals [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] > > Stone I wish I could afford a trip to Australia. I've always wanted to go there. I live in Huron National Forest in Michigan, USA. Kind of hard to grow veggies because of all the shade. I studied the track of the sun this summer and hired a dozer to come in and clear an area on my vacant land to process logs I buy for firewood and will attempt to plant a small garden next year. It will have to be fenced in to keep the deer, rabbits, bears and others out of it though. The nearest produce market is about 32 miles from here. I love the peace and quiet along with the fact that you never know what you're going to see as far as wildlife goes, each time you look or go outside. Winters are hard but oh so beautiful. Spring time at your local isn't it? Stone > Hi Stone > I really envy you & your cats environment. [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] >> >> Stone Hi Gary Yes is Spring here, had some mother's of hot days. We use Centigrade for temperature, it was 41c one day last week & the next day was 20c! No worries here about deer etc., & despite popular belief we don't have roos hopping around our backyards ( they do in the outer suburbs sometimes). We only have the occasional Possum that eats the fruit & they just love to eat folks roses! Your cats are in seventh heaven & always remember that if they find trouble that it is a learning experience & they will never repeat the mistake. After getting stung by a bee they will watch with interest but never try & eat one again! How do you manage wih MS (I presume a mild case?) & be so far from the market? Do you survive on cereals? Anyway good luck with those sweet friends of yours. Do you work for the park? Sorry to be nosy, if you don't want to answer that's OK. Pat > I wish I could afford a trip to Australia. I've always wanted to go there. > I live in Huron National Forest in Michigan, USA. Kind of hard to grow [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > "PatC" <patc@comcen.com.au> wrote in message news:41b40d36$0$31702$61c65585@un-2park-reader-01.sydney.pipenetworks.com.au ... > > Hi Stone > > I really envy you & your cats environment. [quoted text clipped - 61 lines] > >> > >> Stone What? No little joeys? No don't work for the park. There are areas set aside within the forest for privet ownership. I had to stop working because of the MS so I am on disability retirement. The MS is weird, spent 6? years in a wheelchair then was able to get out of it. Still many problems though. I never let it stop me. I have brothers that come up an do the cutting of the logs and stack the firewood, I help but do not operate the chain saws and have to stop every 15 to 20 minutes. I wait till can goods and dry goods go on sale and then stock up when I go into town. Brothers bring up coffee and fruits and veggies when they visit, they live about 3? hours from here. They buy bulk quantities of a lot of things also. I have two freezers which are well stocked. There are other cabins near me but they mostly sit vacant. Their owners come up occasionally for a weekend in the summer and to hunt. My brothers worry about me being alone here, but they shake their head and just say "Don't know how you do it." I tell them, look at it this way, I either picked a good place to retire or a good place to die. As for the cats, Emily and Gretchen, (shelter names) haven't changed them. I am surprised at how much company they provide. They have their quirks and personality traits. Emily will pick up Gretchen's kill when she's done playing with it and bring it to me as if she got it. It's pretty slick on her part, after all, it's worth high praise and a belly rub. Gretchen needs two litter boxes, one for pee and one for poop. If she angers Emily, Emily will go poop in her pee box and pee in her poop box. Gretchen is a lean mean hunting machine. She has got to get outside. Comes in before the coyotes come around though, usually about 8 PM. Then wants out again from 10 PM till about 11:30 PM They are starting to spend more time indoors as the temps plunge. It can get to -18 F here at times and by the time March or April comes around you start looking forward to the day the temp soars all the way up to freezing (32 F) I've got to get them some toys that they will actually play with before the snow gets too deep. I've spent about $80.00 on toys so far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and toilet paper core rolls. Have a good one. Stone > Hi Gary > Yes is Spring here, had some mother's of hot days. We use Centigrade for [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > Sorry to be nosy, if you don't want to answer that's OK. > Pat I've spent about $80.00 on toys so > far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and toilet > paper core rolls. My cats two favourite toys (and they're both outside cats, so get lots of entertainment climbing trees, chasing butterflies and catching rats) are:1. A length of rigid packing tape of the kind that is wrapped around cardboard boxes containing such things as stereos and computers and 2. A sheet of newspaper. I've given up buying toys - the cats are much better at deciding what they enjoy than I am. > I've spent about $80.00 on toys so >> far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > I've given up buying toys - the cats are much better at deciding what they > enjoy than I am. They like things that move and flutter around, I am considering trying one of those battery operated things that fling a mouse around. That way when the MS is messing with me I could flip a switch and then go sit down. Don't know if they would take to it though. Gee, I could have stocked up on $80.00 worth of toilet paper and had plenty of toys for them. Stone >> I've spent about $80.00 on toys so >>> far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Stone The TP sounds worthwhile. Then when they got tired of it, some could be salvaged for other use. My experience with toys is they look great in the toy box. MLB > My experience with toys is they look great in the toy box. MLB Yep. Try growing them some catnip in the spring. Just buy a pack of the cheapest stuff you can find as it all contains thousands of little black seeds. They will love it, and you'll get a big kick out of watching them play in it. Sincerely, Philip Doolittle http://www.OdorDestroyer.com See www.odordestroyer.com/newsletter for free monthly information to help you and your pets. Latest articles: - How to Select a Veterinarian. - Great Gift Ideas for your Pets >>> I've spent about $80.00 on toys so >>>> far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > My experience with toys is they look great in the toy box. MLB Does anyone know is r.p.c.anecdotes is still alive and well? I have not been able to access it for over a week. MLB >Does anyone know is r.p.c.anecdotes is still alive and well? I have not >been able to access it for over a week. MLB There were 276 postings when I checked this morning, and over 200 yesterday morning. Nan >>Does anyone know is r.p.c.anecdotes is still alive and well? I have not >>been able to access it for over a week. MLB [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Nan Thanks. I got my son on the job and we finally figured out that the filters were messed up. The day does not feel right without my kitty stories. MLB hello,happy new year > >>> I've spent about $80.00 on toys so > >>>> far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Does anyone know is r.p.c.anecdotes is still alive and well? I have not > been able to access it for over a week. MLB lovly! > >>> I've spent about $80.00 on toys so > >>>> far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Does anyone know is r.p.c.anecdotes is still alive and well? I have not > been able to access it for over a week. MLB new year! > >>> I've spent about $80.00 on toys so > >>>> far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Does anyone know is r.p.c.anecdotes is still alive and well? I have not > been able to access it for over a week. MLB > >>> I've spent about $80.00 on toys so > >>>> far and it comes down to a piece of twine tied to a stick. That and [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > Does anyone know is r.p.c.anecdotes is still alive and well? I have not > been able to access it for over a week. MLB |
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