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Fluffy SP and Ratty
Fluff spends her nights in the cat house. Bonnie and Clyde spend their
nights inside the main house with us. The reason being that Fluff refuses to use a litter box, enough said. We have a large walnut tree near the cat house and I pick up the walnuts and store them in the back of the cat house. Suddenly I have become aware that a visitor is sharing the house nightly and dining on walnuts. It is strange that a rat can be completely unafraid of a cat, even stranger that a cat won't follow its instincts and kill the rat. I noticed that Fluff's bed has been chewed which leads me to think that Ratty has a nest somewhere in the cat house!!! I have this vision in my mind's eye of Ratty and Fluff tucked up together, exchanging anecdotes about life. After all, how many rats have a resident cat to guard their nursery. Of course, this is a bad situation, rats are dirty critters and something must be done. I have removed the walnuts and am hoping that ratty will leave also. I hate the thought of poison and traps so let's hope that Ratty will take the hint. Another thought. Perhaps I should put B and C down in the cage to protect Fluff, lol. Bev -- -- The e-mail of the species is more deadly than the mail. |
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"ollie2" wrote in message
... Fluff spends her nights in the cat house. Bonnie and Clyde spend their nights inside the main house with us. The reason being that Fluff refuses to use a litter box, enough said. We have a large walnut tree near the cat house and I pick up the walnuts and store them in the back of the cat house. Suddenly I have become aware that a visitor is sharing the house nightly and dining on walnuts. It is strange that a rat can be completely unafraid of a cat, even stranger that a cat won't follow its instincts and kill the rat. I noticed that Fluff's bed has been chewed which leads me to think that Ratty has a nest somewhere in the cat house!!! I have this vision in my mind's eye of Ratty and Fluff tucked up together, exchanging anecdotes about life. After all, how many rats have a resident cat to guard their nursery. Of course, this is a bad situation, rats are dirty critters and something must be done. I have removed the walnuts and am hoping that ratty will leave also. I hate the thought of poison and traps so let's hope that Ratty will take the hint. Another thought. Perhaps I should put B and C down in the cage to protect Fluff, lol. Shmogg & IBKFergus would sit and watch the mice running across the kitchen floor like hoomins watch the TV.They thought it was great entertainment, but it didn't occur to them that they were suppoed to chase, hunt & kill the creatures. IBKFergus in particular much preferred to chase inanimate objects, the Red Dot Greebling, and, her favourite, my ankles. Whilst I have not seen any gory evidence that the current crew are hunting mice, the rodent population seems to have retreated from the house into the garage, and its the flies that are in mortal danger. Suki in particular can make incredible leaps and lunges, and can often catch (and consume) a fly in mid flight. Moral of the story: cats will do as they please, don't impose stereotypes on them :-) Good ot hear from you again, Bev! Yowie |
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"Yowie" wrote in message ... "ollie2" wrote in message ... Fluff spends her nights in the cat house. Bonnie and Clyde spend their nights inside the main house with us. The reason being that Fluff refuses to use a litter box, enough said. We have a large walnut tree near the cat house and I pick up the walnuts and store them in the back of the cat house. Suddenly I have become aware that a visitor is sharing the house nightly and dining on walnuts. It is strange that a rat can be completely unafraid of a cat, even stranger that a cat won't follow its instincts and kill the rat. I noticed that Fluff's bed has been chewed which leads me to think that Ratty has a nest somewhere in the cat house!!! I have this vision in my mind's eye of Ratty and Fluff tucked up together, exchanging anecdotes about life. After all, how many rats have a resident cat to guard their nursery. Of course, this is a bad situation, rats are dirty critters and something must be done. I have removed the walnuts and am hoping that ratty will leave also. I hate the thought of poison and traps so let's hope that Ratty will take the hint. Another thought. Perhaps I should put B and C down in the cage to protect Fluff, lol. Shmogg & IBKFergus would sit and watch the mice running across the kitchen floor like hoomins watch the TV.They thought it was great entertainment, but it didn't occur to them that they were suppoed to chase, hunt & kill the creatures. IBKFergus in particular much preferred to chase inanimate objects, the Red Dot Greebling, and, her favourite, my ankles. Whilst I have not seen any gory evidence that the current crew are hunting mice, the rodent population seems to have retreated from the house into the garage, and its the flies that are in mortal danger. Suki in particular can make incredible leaps and lunges, and can often catch (and consume) a fly in mid flight. Moral of the story: cats will do as they please, don't impose stereotypes on them :-) Good ot hear from you again, Bev! Yowie Thanks Yowie. Liked your views on cats and rodents. I have been laid low lately. I have suffered a series of happenings over the last few months. After the stroke I went walking daily, tripped and damaged my arm, hence couldn't do much of anything for weeks. I blame new bifocal glasses. DH had to do all housework and cooking but with the help of physio I am almost OK now. Then we had a car accident, not too bad but I hit my head and had some whiplash. No one else was hurt thank goodness but damage to our car was $7000 and also $7000 to the other car. DH was to blame. I also found out belatedly that the stroke had damaged my eye and caused macular degeneration (can't read a thing on the eye chart with my left eye). And can still drive OK. However the cats cheer me up so musn't moan, lol. Bev |
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ollie2 wrote:
Another thought. Perhaps I should put B and C down in the cage to protect Fluff, lol. I think this is your best option, Bev. Even if Bonnie and Clyde don't touch Ratty, *three* cats and no walnuts may make him/her reconsider the housing situation. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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ollie2 wrote:
Thanks Yowie. Liked your views on cats and rodents. I have been laid low lately. I have suffered a series of happenings over the last few months. After the stroke I went walking daily, tripped and damaged my arm, hence couldn't do much of anything for weeks. I blame new bifocal glasses. DH had to do all housework and cooking but with the help of physio I am almost OK now. Then we had a car accident, not too bad but I hit my head and had some whiplash. No one else was hurt thank goodness but damage to our car was $7000 and also $7000 to the other car. DH was to blame. I also found out belatedly that the stroke had damaged my eye and caused macular degeneration (can't read a thing on the eye chart with my left eye). And can still drive OK. However the cats cheer me up so musn't moan, lol. Bev We are sending lots and lots of purrs and gentle hugs for you, Bev, Polonca and Soncek |
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"polonca12000" wrote in message ... ollie2 wrote: Thanks Yowie. Liked your views on cats and rodents. I have been laid low lately. I have suffered a series of happenings over the last few months. After the stroke I went walking daily, tripped and damaged my arm, hence couldn't do much of anything for weeks. I blame new bifocal glasses. DH had to do all housework and cooking but with the help of physio I am almost OK now. Then we had a car accident, not too bad but I hit my head and had some whiplash. No one else was hurt thank goodness but damage to our car was $7000 and also $7000 to the other car. DH was to blame. I also found out belatedly that the stroke had damaged my eye and caused macular degeneration (can't read a thing on the eye chart with my left eye). And can still drive OK. However the cats cheer me up so musn't moan, lol. Bev We are sending lots and lots of purrs and gentle hugs for you, Bev, Polonca and Soncek Thanks for the purrs and hugs Polonca, I have needed them over the last few weeks Bev |
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"ollie2" wrote in message
... "polonca12000" wrote in message ... ollie2 wrote: Thanks Yowie. Liked your views on cats and rodents. I have been laid low lately. I have suffered a series of happenings over the last few months. After the stroke I went walking daily, tripped and damaged my arm, hence couldn't do much of anything for weeks. I blame new bifocal glasses. DH had to do all housework and cooking but with the help of physio I am almost OK now. Then we had a car accident, not too bad but I hit my head and had some whiplash. No one else was hurt thank goodness but damage to our car was $7000 and also $7000 to the other car. DH was to blame. I also found out belatedly that the stroke had damaged my eye and caused macular degeneration (can't read a thing on the eye chart with my left eye). And can still drive OK. However the cats cheer me up so musn't moan, lol. Bev We are sending lots and lots of purrs and gentle hugs for you, Bev, Polonca and Soncek Thanks for the purrs and hugs Polonca, I have needed them over the last few weeks Bev Here are some more purrs and hugs from me, Bev. -- Joy Blessed are the PURR in Heart! |
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"Joy" wrote in message ... "ollie2" wrote in message ... "polonca12000" wrote in message ... ollie2 wrote: Thanks Yowie. Liked your views on cats and rodents. I have been laid low lately. I have suffered a series of happenings over the last few months. After the stroke I went walking daily, tripped and damaged my arm, hence couldn't do much of anything for weeks. I blame new bifocal glasses. DH had to do all housework and cooking but with the help of physio I am almost OK now. Then we had a car accident, not too bad but I hit my head and had some whiplash. No one else was hurt thank goodness but damage to our car was $7000 and also $7000 to the other car. DH was to blame. I also found out belatedly that the stroke had damaged my eye and caused macular degeneration (can't read a thing on the eye chart with my left eye). And can still drive OK. However the cats cheer me up so musn't moan, lol. Bev We are sending lots and lots of purrs and gentle hugs for you, Bev, Polonca and Soncek Thanks for the purrs and hugs Polonca, I have needed them over the last few weeks Bev Here are some more purrs and hugs from me, Bev. -- Joy Blessed are the PURR in Heart! Thanks Joy, I like the sound of purr in Heart Think it's time for a holiday, friends have told me antarctica is a great place to go to. I need a few penguins to hug. hugs, Bev |
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