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Another Rhett Story
Yes, this cat amuses me so. He could fill a book of anecdotes!
You've heard of cats that wake and warn their hoomins about a fire in the house, or some other bad thing happening? Well, I suspect Rhett would be one of those cats. I got rid of the old Drinkwell fountain because it was turning into something that provided ambiance, rather than an actual watering hole for some reason. Plus, it's hard to clean. I replaced it with something called "The Bubbler". Smoother design, no nooks and crannies that are hard to keep clean, and no filters. It doesn't circulate the water, but it has an air pump that blows bubbles into it to keep it oxygenated. I'm not thrilled with this design (external pump, rubber hose from pump to bowl - don't these people know this is the kind of thing kitties like to chew on?), but it's easier to clean, so we'll see how it goes. So, it bubbles. Did I paint a picture for you what this looks like, and *sounds* like? Last night was when I set it up. It got lots of stares and investigation (each kitty investigates things differently - some will stare, move a little closer, dip in paws to try to catch the bubbles, and some [Bonnie] will run past it several times from different directions trying to get a good look on the way by). Some time early in the morning (about 3am) Rhett must have decided that it reminded him of the run-on toilet that drives him nuts because he decided that I must also be warned that something is wrong with it. He is a polite cat, and doesn't try to wake me up if his food bowl is empty, so when I woke up to him doing hurdles over me and talking up a storm, and most of the time coming up short of jumping *over* me to jump *on* me, I took him seriously. As any good slave should. "What's wrong boy?" says me. "MROWWWWWOW" Mmm- okayyyy, I *get* it. Is your bowl empty, says me half asleep forgetting for a minute that he doesn't wake me up for that. "MROOORRWWW". Get up to follow him and he runs to the kitchen and lays down on the floor in front of The Bubbler (his bowl isn't in the kitchen). I chuckle a little, check to make sure it isn't leaking, then tell him "Good Boy", pat on the head, and go back to sleep. He followed me and rested, knowing he did his duty as the superior being of telling dumb hoomin that Something Is Wrong. Purrs to those that need them. Just reading about your cats and your lives, and enjoying the fun stories, sending purrs and prayers for the hardships and bumps in lifes journey some of you are experiencing, and just trying to share a little something when I feel like it might be something someone might like to read. -- Cheryl |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message
... Yes, this cat amuses me so. He could fill a book of anecdotes! You've heard of cats that wake and warn their hoomins about a fire in the house, or some other bad thing happening? Well, I suspect Rhett would be one of those cats. I got rid of the old Drinkwell fountain because it was turning into something that provided ambiance, rather than an actual watering hole for some reason. Plus, it's hard to clean. I replaced it with Yeah, it's *VERY* hard to clean - even pipe cleaners can't get into all the nooks and crannies! Plus if, like me, you have extremely hard water then every two months you have to soak the whole thing in vinegar to get the mineral deposits off the plastic (it makes it look really yucky besides providing a rough surface for germs to hatch. However, mine like the fountaining water (I have three who used to drink exclusively from water faucets). something called "The Bubbler". Smoother design, no nooks and crannies that are hard to keep clean, and no filters. It doesn't circulate the water, but it has an air pump that blows bubbles into it to keep it oxygenated. I'm not thrilled with this design (external pump, rubber hose from pump to bowl - don't these people know this is the kind of thing kitties like to chew on?), but it's easier to clean, so we'll see how it goes. So, it bubbles. Did I paint a picture for you what this looks like, and *sounds* like? Last night was when I set it up. It got lots of stares and investigation (each kitty investigates things differently - some will stare, move a little closer, dip in paws to try to catch the bubbles, and some [Bonnie] will run past it several times from different directions trying to get a good look on the way by). Some time early in the morning (about 3am) Rhett must have decided that it reminded him of the run-on toilet that drives him nuts because he decided that I must also be warned that something is wrong with it. He is a polite cat, and doesn't try to wake me up if his food bowl is empty, so when I woke up to him doing hurdles over me and talking up a storm, and most of the time coming up short of jumping *over* me to jump *on* me, I took him seriously. As any good slave should. "What's wrong boy?" says me. "MROWWWWWOW" Mmm- okayyyy, I *get* it. Is your bowl empty, says me half asleep forgetting for a minute that he doesn't wake me up for that. "MROOORRWWW". Get up to follow him and he runs to the kitchen and lays down on the floor in front of The Bubbler (his bowl isn't in the kitchen). I chuckle a little, check to make sure it isn't leaking, then tell him "Good Boy", pat on the head, and go back to sleep. He followed me and rested, knowing he did his duty as the superior being of telling dumb hoomin that Something Is Wrong. Purrs to those that need them. Just reading about your cats and your lives, and enjoying the fun stories, sending purrs and prayers for the hardships and bumps in lifes journey some of you are experiencing, and just trying to share a little something when I feel like it might be something someone might like to read. What a good boy! Please give him scritches from me. BTW, how is Scarlett's boo-boo in her mouth doing? -- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ -- Cheryl |
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On Thu, 01 Jun 2006 23:16:32 +0000, Cheryl wrote:
Yes, this cat amuses me so. He could fill a book of anecdotes! You've heard of cats that wake and warn their hoomins about a fire in the house, or some other bad thing happening? Well, I suspect Rhett would be one of those cats. I got rid of the old Drinkwell fountain because it was turning into something that provided ambiance, rather than an actual watering hole for some reason. Plus, it's hard to clean. I replaced it with something called "The Bubbler". Smoother design, no nooks and crannies that are hard to keep clean, and no filters. It doesn't circulate the water, but it has an air pump that blows bubbles into it to keep it oxygenated. I'm not thrilled with this design (external pump, rubber hose from pump to bowl - don't these people know this is the kind of thing kitties like to chew on?), but it's easier to clean, so we'll see how it goes. So, it bubbles. Did I paint a picture for you what this looks like, and *sounds* like? Last night was when I set it up. It got lots of stares and investigation (each kitty investigates things differently - some will stare, move a little closer, dip in paws to try to catch the bubbles, and some [Bonnie] will run past it several times from different directions trying to get a good look on the way by). Some time early in the morning (about 3am) Rhett must have decided that it reminded him of the run-on toilet that drives him nuts because he decided that I must also be warned that something is wrong with it. He is a polite cat, and doesn't try to wake me up if his food bowl is empty, so when I woke up to him doing hurdles over me and talking up a storm, and most of the time coming up short of jumping *over* me to jump *on* me, I took him seriously. As any good slave should. "What's wrong boy?" says me. "MROWWWWWOW" Mmm- okayyyy, I *get* it. Is your bowl empty, says me half asleep forgetting for a minute that he doesn't wake me up for that. "MROOORRWWW". Get up to follow him and he runs to the kitchen and lays down on the floor in front of The Bubbler (his bowl isn't in the kitchen). I chuckle a little, check to make sure it isn't leaking, then tell him "Good Boy", pat on the head, and go back to sleep. He followed me and rested, knowing he did his duty as the superior being of telling dumb hoomin that Something Is Wrong. Purrs to those that need them. Just reading about your cats and your lives, and enjoying the fun stories, sending purrs and prayers for the hardships and bumps in lifes journey some of you are experiencing, and just trying to share a little something when I feel like it might be something someone might like to read. What a good boy he is! FTI I found the easiest way to clean our Petsmate fountain is to have it circulate vinegar water for a few hours. MLB |
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On Thu 01 Jun 2006 07:27:27p, CatNipped wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes ): BTW, how is Scarlett's boo-boo in her mouth doing? It looks nasty, but not getting worse. Her nose is whistling a little, but she's always been a loud breather when she's held or petted. She's eating well, but I still might take her up to the vet for something to put on it to ease the pain, and to have her checked to see if it's getting infected. Vet told me to be on the lookout for yellowing or greenish coloring in the ulcers. I just can't tell. I'd rather have her look and see if it's ok. I'm taking a half-day tomorrow, so I'm going to call in the morning and see if they can fit her in in the afternoon. -- Cheryl |
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Cheryl wrote:
Yes, this cat amuses me so. He could fill a book of anecdotes! You've heard of cats that wake and warn their hoomins about a fire in the house, or some other bad thing happening? Well, I suspect Rhett would be one of those cats. I got rid of the old Drinkwell fountain because it was turning into something that provided ambiance, rather than an actual watering hole for some reason. Plus, it's hard to clean. I replaced it with something called "The Bubbler". Smoother design, no nooks and crannies that are hard to keep clean, and no filters. It doesn't circulate the water, but it has an air pump that blows bubbles into it to keep it oxygenated. I'm not thrilled with this design (external pump, rubber hose from pump to bowl - don't these people know this is the kind of thing kitties like to chew on?), but it's easier to clean, so we'll see how it goes. So, it bubbles. Did I paint a picture for you what this looks like, and *sounds* like? Last night was when I set it up. It got lots of stares and investigation (each kitty investigates things differently - some will stare, move a little closer, dip in paws to try to catch the bubbles, and some [Bonnie] will run past it several times from different directions trying to get a good look on the way by). LOL! Gives a new meaning to 'let me run this by you.' Some time early in the morning (about 3am) Rhett must have decided that it reminded him of the run-on toilet that drives him nuts because he decided that I must also be warned that something is wrong with it. He is a polite cat, and doesn't try to wake me up if his food bowl is empty, so when I woke up to him doing hurdles over me and talking up a storm, and most of the time coming up short of jumping *over* me to jump *on* me, I took him seriously. As any good slave should. "What's wrong boy?" says me. "MROWWWWWOW" Mmm- okayyyy, I *get* it. Is your bowl empty, says me half asleep forgetting for a minute that he doesn't wake me up for that. "MROOORRWWW". Get up to follow him and he runs to the kitchen and lays down on the floor in front of The Bubbler (his bowl isn't in the kitchen). I chuckle a little, check to make sure it isn't leaking, then tell him "Good Boy", pat on the head, and go back to sleep. He followed me and rested, knowing he did his duty as the superior being of telling dumb hoomin that Something Is Wrong. What a good boy! I hope you could get back to sleep. I never can, if I wake up in the middle of the night. The night before last, I woke up at *2* and couldn't get back to sleep at all. The cats were sleeping peacefully on the bed, so it wasn't their fault. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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Purrs that's it's healing nicely!
-- Hugs, CatNipped See all my masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped/ "Cheryl" wrote in message ... On Thu 01 Jun 2006 07:27:27p, CatNipped wrote in rec.pets.cats.anecdotes ): BTW, how is Scarlett's boo-boo in her mouth doing? It looks nasty, but not getting worse. Her nose is whistling a little, but she's always been a loud breather when she's held or petted. She's eating well, but I still might take her up to the vet for something to put on it to ease the pain, and to have her checked to see if it's getting infected. Vet told me to be on the lookout for yellowing or greenish coloring in the ulcers. I just can't tell. I'd rather have her look and see if it's ok. I'm taking a half-day tomorrow, so I'm going to call in the morning and see if they can fit her in in the afternoon. -- Cheryl |
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Last night was when I set it up. It got lots of stares and investigation (each kitty investigates things differently - some will stare, move a little closer, dip in paws to try to catch the bubbles, and some [Bonnie] will run past it several times from different directions trying to get a good look on the way by). This is my FAVORITE part!!!! ROFL!!!! I can't imagine seeing the gentle giant Rhett flying over me first thing in the a.m.!! |
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Your stories are wonderful, Cheryl, and just what I needed to read as a
pickmeup today. Christine "Cheryl" wrote in message ... Yes, this cat amuses me so. He could fill a book of anecdotes! You've heard of cats that wake and warn their hoomins about a fire in the house, or some other bad thing happening? Well, I suspect Rhett would be one of those cats. I got rid of the old Drinkwell fountain because it was turning into something that provided ambiance, rather than an actual watering hole for some reason. Plus, it's hard to clean. I replaced it with something called "The Bubbler". Smoother design, no nooks and crannies that are hard to keep clean, and no filters. It doesn't circulate the water, but it has an air pump that blows bubbles into it to keep it oxygenated. I'm not thrilled with this design (external pump, rubber hose from pump to bowl - don't these people know this is the kind of thing kitties like to chew on?), but it's easier to clean, so we'll see how it goes. So, it bubbles. Did I paint a picture for you what this looks like, and *sounds* like? Last night was when I set it up. It got lots of stares and investigation (each kitty investigates things differently - some will stare, move a little closer, dip in paws to try to catch the bubbles, and some [Bonnie] will run past it several times from different directions trying to get a good look on the way by). Some time early in the morning (about 3am) Rhett must have decided that it reminded him of the run-on toilet that drives him nuts because he decided that I must also be warned that something is wrong with it. He is a polite cat, and doesn't try to wake me up if his food bowl is empty, so when I woke up to him doing hurdles over me and talking up a storm, and most of the time coming up short of jumping *over* me to jump *on* me, I took him seriously. As any good slave should. "What's wrong boy?" says me. "MROWWWWWOW" Mmm- okayyyy, I *get* it. Is your bowl empty, says me half asleep forgetting for a minute that he doesn't wake me up for that. "MROOORRWWW". Get up to follow him and he runs to the kitchen and lays down on the floor in front of The Bubbler (his bowl isn't in the kitchen). I chuckle a little, check to make sure it isn't leaking, then tell him "Good Boy", pat on the head, and go back to sleep. He followed me and rested, knowing he did his duty as the superior being of telling dumb hoomin that Something Is Wrong. Purrs to those that need them. Just reading about your cats and your lives, and enjoying the fun stories, sending purrs and prayers for the hardships and bumps in lifes journey some of you are experiencing, and just trying to share a little something when I feel like it might be something someone might like to read. -- Cheryl |
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