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Old July 12th 03, 10:40 AM
moi
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Default Toilet training ??

I've
never seen the need for litter boxes.


I wish - mine come in from outside to use theirs! (

I will admit we adopted them when they were 5 years old and they had never
been allowed outside before. Five years later and they still dash in and
dive in the box. At least my neighbours can't blame me for the cat poo in
their gardens (got to find a consolation somewhere).

;o)

Moi

"Todd T. Fries" wrote in message
...
Unfortunately not all of us live in areas where we can let the cats

dispose
of themselves outdoors. Infact, the particular apartment complex we live
in says all pets outside of the apartments must be on leashes.


In rec.pets.cats.health+behav Bob Brenchley.

wrote:
[..]
Unless a cat is ill, or there is extremely bad weather, or is still
too young(or new to the house) to be properly house trained, I've
never seen the need for litter boxes. It is not 10:44pm and mine have
just gone out for their evening stroll. They know food will be ready
about 11:15 and you can bet they will be ready to come in then. Cat
flap gets locked for the night and will reopen as soon as someone gets
up in the morning (this time of year that will be about 7:30am).


--
Bob.


Anything on the ground is a cat toy. Anything not there yet, will be.


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  #2  
Old July 12th 03, 10:40 AM
moi
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I've
never seen the need for litter boxes.


I wish - mine come in from outside to use theirs! (

I will admit we adopted them when they were 5 years old and they had never
been allowed outside before. Five years later and they still dash in and
dive in the box. At least my neighbours can't blame me for the cat poo in
their gardens (got to find a consolation somewhere).

;o)

Moi

"Todd T. Fries" wrote in message
...
Unfortunately not all of us live in areas where we can let the cats

dispose
of themselves outdoors. Infact, the particular apartment complex we live
in says all pets outside of the apartments must be on leashes.


In rec.pets.cats.health+behav Bob Brenchley.

wrote:
[..]
Unless a cat is ill, or there is extremely bad weather, or is still
too young(or new to the house) to be properly house trained, I've
never seen the need for litter boxes. It is not 10:44pm and mine have
just gone out for their evening stroll. They know food will be ready
about 11:15 and you can bet they will be ready to come in then. Cat
flap gets locked for the night and will reopen as soon as someone gets
up in the morning (this time of year that will be about 7:30am).


--
Bob.


Anything on the ground is a cat toy. Anything not there yet, will be.


--
Todd Fries ..


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http://FreeDaemonConsulting.com Mobile: 405-203-6124
"..in support of free software solutions."

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Key: http://todd.fries.net/pgp.txt

(last updated 2003/03/13 07:14:10)



  #3  
Old July 13th 03, 12:20 PM
Bob Brenchley.
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On Sat, 12 Jul 2003 02:49:57 -0500, "Todd T. Fries"
wrote:


In rec.pets.cats.health+behav Bob Brenchley. wrote:
[..]
Unless a cat is ill, or there is extremely bad weather, or is still
too young(or new to the house) to be properly house trained, I've
never seen the need for litter boxes. It is not 10:44pm and mine have
just gone out for their evening stroll. They know food will be ready
about 11:15 and you can bet they will be ready to come in then. Cat
flap gets locked for the night and will reopen as soon as someone gets
up in the morning (this time of year that will be about 7:30am).


--
Bob.


Anything on the ground is a cat toy. Anything not there yet, will be.


Moronic posting style corrected. You have not been charged for this
service but I reserve the right to charge in the future if you make
the same mistake again.

Unfortunately not all of us live in areas where we can let the cats dispose
of themselves outdoors. Infact, the particular apartment complex we live
in says all pets outside of the apartments must be on leashes.


If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


--
Bob.

You have not been charged for this lesson. Please pass it to all your
friends so they may learn as well.
  #4  
Old July 13th 03, 12:20 PM
Bob Brenchley.
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On Sat, 12 Jul 2003 02:49:57 -0500, "Todd T. Fries"
wrote:


In rec.pets.cats.health+behav Bob Brenchley. wrote:
[..]
Unless a cat is ill, or there is extremely bad weather, or is still
too young(or new to the house) to be properly house trained, I've
never seen the need for litter boxes. It is not 10:44pm and mine have
just gone out for their evening stroll. They know food will be ready
about 11:15 and you can bet they will be ready to come in then. Cat
flap gets locked for the night and will reopen as soon as someone gets
up in the morning (this time of year that will be about 7:30am).


--
Bob.


Anything on the ground is a cat toy. Anything not there yet, will be.


Moronic posting style corrected. You have not been charged for this
service but I reserve the right to charge in the future if you make
the same mistake again.

Unfortunately not all of us live in areas where we can let the cats dispose
of themselves outdoors. Infact, the particular apartment complex we live
in says all pets outside of the apartments must be on leashes.


If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


--
Bob.

You have not been charged for this lesson. Please pass it to all your
friends so they may learn as well.
  #5  
Old July 14th 03, 04:36 AM
Cammie
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Ignore "Bob", he is a troll and that indoor/outdoor argument has been his
schtick for as long as I can remember.


"Ash Smith" wrote in message
news:LbpQa.4197$zd4.4192@lakeread02...


If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


--
Bob.


What a jackass, I have 2 cute as hell kittens and while I do let them
outside from time to time, they are basically indoor cats - and you know
what, they love it, and have it made. Your argument is worthless, as

though
it is somehow cruel to keep them inside. It's a better argument to say

that
it might be cruel if you never let them inside and make them stay out all
the time. If cruelty to my cats is forcing them to stay inside my 3br 2

bth
house all day, where I clean up after them and buy them toys and all and

all
they have to do is enjoy themselves, then I guess I'm guilty.




  #6  
Old July 14th 03, 04:36 AM
Cammie
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Ignore "Bob", he is a troll and that indoor/outdoor argument has been his
schtick for as long as I can remember.


"Ash Smith" wrote in message
news:LbpQa.4197$zd4.4192@lakeread02...


If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


--
Bob.


What a jackass, I have 2 cute as hell kittens and while I do let them
outside from time to time, they are basically indoor cats - and you know
what, they love it, and have it made. Your argument is worthless, as

though
it is somehow cruel to keep them inside. It's a better argument to say

that
it might be cruel if you never let them inside and make them stay out all
the time. If cruelty to my cats is forcing them to stay inside my 3br 2

bth
house all day, where I clean up after them and buy them toys and all and

all
they have to do is enjoy themselves, then I guess I'm guilty.




  #7  
Old July 14th 03, 03:25 PM
Cathy Friedmann
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I, along w/ many others, killfiled Bob B. (whom I'm seeing through your
post) ages ago. He's been on this same bent for years. You'd *think* he'd
be bored by now. Anyway, you can very safely ignore him. ;-)

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

"Ash Smith" wrote in message
news:LbpQa.4197$zd4.4192@lakeread02...


If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


--
Bob.


What a jackass, I have 2 cute as hell kittens and while I do let them
outside from time to time, they are basically indoor cats - and you know
what, they love it, and have it made. Your argument is worthless, as

though
it is somehow cruel to keep them inside. It's a better argument to say

that
it might be cruel if you never let them inside and make them stay out all
the time. If cruelty to my cats is forcing them to stay inside my 3br 2

bth
house all day, where I clean up after them and buy them toys and all and

all
they have to do is enjoy themselves, then I guess I'm guilty.




  #8  
Old July 14th 03, 03:25 PM
Cathy Friedmann
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Default

I, along w/ many others, killfiled Bob B. (whom I'm seeing through your
post) ages ago. He's been on this same bent for years. You'd *think* he'd
be bored by now. Anyway, you can very safely ignore him. ;-)

Cathy

--
"Staccato signals of constant information..."
("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon

"Ash Smith" wrote in message
news:LbpQa.4197$zd4.4192@lakeread02...


If you live in an area where, for whatever reason, you feel unable to
allow a healthy cat its freedom to roam for at least some time each
day (and only you can judge your area) then don't have a cat. To have
a healthy cat, knowing you will keep it in 24/7 marks you are being
cruel, selfish, or both.


--
Bob.


What a jackass, I have 2 cute as hell kittens and while I do let them
outside from time to time, they are basically indoor cats - and you know
what, they love it, and have it made. Your argument is worthless, as

though
it is somehow cruel to keep them inside. It's a better argument to say

that
it might be cruel if you never let them inside and make them stay out all
the time. If cruelty to my cats is forcing them to stay inside my 3br 2

bth
house all day, where I clean up after them and buy them toys and all and

all
they have to do is enjoy themselves, then I guess I'm guilty.




  #9  
Old July 14th 03, 03:44 PM
Victor M. Martinez
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Cathy Friedmann wrote:
I, along w/ many others, killfiled Bob B. (whom I'm seeing through your


You mean to tell me there's people out there who haven't killfilled that
nutbag?

--
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http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv

  #10  
Old July 14th 03, 03:44 PM
Victor M. Martinez
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Cathy Friedmann wrote:
I, along w/ many others, killfiled Bob B. (whom I'm seeing through your


You mean to tell me there's people out there who haven't killfilled that
nutbag?

--
Victor M. Martinez

http://www.che.utexas.edu/~martiv

 




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