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We have 8 owners again
Today, Jim (daughter Amanda's boyfriend) got a phone call over here from his
mom. His cat, Honor, scratched his six year old nephew. She was either going to get Honor declawed or send her to a shelter. After hearing Rob and I on the subject of de-claw, there was no way Jim was going to let his mom mutilate her, and he loves his little tuxedo girl and was not going to let her go to a shelter. So Honor is now living here. When Jim first got Honor, she lived with us until his mom decided that she liked the cat and asked for her to live at Jim's apartment. While his mom has threatened to de-claw her on a regular basis for the three years that she lived with them, I really don't think that she would have done it if it weren't for Jim's sister, who won't have a clawed cat in her house. May I ask you all to join us in welcoming Honor back to her home and in sending dirty litter offerings to Jim's mom and sister for even thinking of mutilating that poor little girl's feet? Pam S. |
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Heck, most six years old I've know deserve the occasional scratch. But I'm thinking Honor will be happier with your crew anyway. Jo "tanada" wrote in message ink.net... Today, Jim (daughter Amanda's boyfriend) got a phone call over here from his mom. His cat, Honor, scratched his six year old nephew. She was either going to get Honor declawed or send her to a shelter. After hearing Rob and I on the subject of de-claw, there was no way Jim was going to let his mom mutilate her, and he loves his little tuxedo girl and was not going to let her go to a shelter. So Honor is now living here. When Jim first got Honor, she lived with us until his mom decided that she liked the cat and asked for her to live at Jim's apartment. While his mom has threatened to de-claw her on a regular basis for the three years that she lived with them, I really don't think that she would have done it if it weren't for Jim's sister, who won't have a clawed cat in her house. May I ask you all to join us in welcoming Honor back to her home and in sending dirty litter offerings to Jim's mom and sister for even thinking of mutilating that poor little girl's feet? Pam S. |
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On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:47:50 +0000, tanada wrote:
Today, Jim (daughter Amanda's boyfriend) got a phone call over here from his mom. His cat, Honor, scratched his six year old nephew. She was either going to get Honor declawed or send her to a shelter. After hearing Rob and I on the subject of de-claw, there was no way Jim was going to let his mom mutilate her, and he loves his little tuxedo girl and was not going to let her go to a shelter. So Honor is now living here. When Jim first got Honor, she lived with us until his mom decided that she liked the cat and asked for her to live at Jim's apartment. While his mom has threatened to de-claw her on a regular basis for the three years that she lived with them, I really don't think that she would have done it if it weren't for Jim's sister, who won't have a clawed cat in her house. May I ask you all to join us in welcoming Honor back to her home and in sending dirty litter offerings to Jim's mom and sister for even thinking of mutilating that poor little girl's feet? Pam S. Yeah! I'll even save a bunch to send. Purrs for wellbeing of all concerned. MLB |
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When I was six I remember getting scratched frequently by the family
cats, and my parents thought nothing of it. Not to imply that my parents were negligent, as they definitely weren't. De-clawing or dumping a cat at the pound seems an extreme response to cat scratching, it would be better to teach the 6 yo how to not annoy the cat! However Honor will have a great life with you. Litter box offerings to that daft woman who has taught that 6yo boy that its okay to ditch your animals when they become annoying. Dewi. tanada wrote: Today, Jim (daughter Amanda's boyfriend) got a phone call over here from his mom. His cat, Honor, scratched his six year old nephew. She was either going to get Honor declawed or send her to a shelter. After hearing Rob and I on the subject of de-claw, there was no way Jim was going to let his mom mutilate her, and he loves his little tuxedo girl and was not going to let her go to a shelter. So Honor is now living here. When Jim first got Honor, she lived with us until his mom decided that she liked the cat and asked for her to live at Jim's apartment. While his mom has threatened to de-claw her on a regular basis for the three years that she lived with them, I really don't think that she would have done it if it weren't for Jim's sister, who won't have a clawed cat in her house. May I ask you all to join us in welcoming Honor back to her home and in sending dirty litter offerings to Jim's mom and sister for even thinking of mutilating that poor little girl's feet? Pam S. |
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Dewi wrote:
When I was six I remember getting scratched frequently by the family cats, and my parents thought nothing of it. Not to imply that my parents were negligent, as they definitely weren't. De-clawing or dumping a cat at the pound seems an extreme response to cat scratching, it would be better to teach the 6 yo how to not annoy the cat! Same here. My parents wouldn't have considered declawing a cat. I do remember my father occasionally yelling at us if we got up in a dog or cat's face a little too much, especially if our own faces were vulnerable. They didn't want us to be scratched in the eyes or bitten on the nose. But they didn't get bent out of shape if we got scratched on the hands or legs, etc. It's a good lesson for kids about their pet's limits of tolerance for having their tail pulled and so on. I think when parents flip out and dump an animal because little Junior got scratched on the arm, they teach the kid not only that animals are disposable, but also that the child is overly fragile. That'll warp a kid, too. Joyce |
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Dewi wrote: When I was six I remember getting scratched frequently by the family cats, and my parents thought nothing of it. Not to imply that my parents were negligent, as they definitely weren't. De-clawing or dumping a cat at the pound seems an extreme response to cat scratching, it would be better to teach the 6 yo how to not annoy the cat! However Honor will have a great life with you. Litter box offerings to that daft woman who has taught that 6yo boy that its okay to ditch your animals when they become annoying. Dewi. Well said! Shoot, I don't tease my girls, but I still get an odd, accidental scratch here and there. But I'd never consider declawing either of them. If our family cat ever scratched me when I was growing up, I had it coming, as I probably earned it through teasing dear old Luna. My mother certainly wouldn't have had her declawed on that basis. Even Midnight, the feline terrorist who belonged to my aunt was never threatened with declawing at any time, and he not only scratched, he bit! And she had five kids. Dirty litter box offerings indeed! But Welcome back home to those who truly love and value you, Honor. Melissa |
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tanada wrote:
Today, Jim (daughter Amanda's boyfriend) got a phone call over here from his mom. His cat, Honor, scratched his six year old nephew. She was either going to get Honor declawed or send her to a shelter. After hearing Rob and I on the subject of de-claw, there was no way Jim was going to let his mom mutilate her, and he loves his little tuxedo girl and was not going to let her go to a shelter. So Honor is now living here. When Jim first got Honor, she lived with us until his mom decided that she liked the cat and asked for her to live at Jim's apartment. While his mom has threatened to de-claw her on a regular basis for the three years that she lived with them, I really don't think that she would have done it if it weren't for Jim's sister, who won't have a clawed cat in her house. May I ask you all to join us in welcoming Honor back to her home and in sending dirty litter offerings to Jim's mom and sister for even thinking of mutilating that poor little girl's feet? Pam S. Wow! Honor's made it to Chez Shirk (aka Kitty Heaven). Congrats on the new family member. -- Sam, closely supervised by Mistletoe |
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On Sun, 12 Nov 2006 23:47:50 GMT, "tanada"
wrote: Today, Jim (daughter Amanda's boyfriend) got a phone call over here from his mom. His cat, Honor, scratched his six year old nephew. She was either going to get Honor declawed or send her to a shelter. After hearing Rob and I on the subject of de-claw, there was no way Jim was going to let his mom mutilate her, and he loves his little tuxedo girl and was not going to let her go to a shelter. So Honor is now living here. When Jim first got Honor, she lived with us until his mom decided that she liked the cat and asked for her to live at Jim's apartment. While his mom has threatened to de-claw her on a regular basis for the three years that she lived with them, I really don't think that she would have done it if it weren't for Jim's sister, who won't have a clawed cat in her house. May I ask you all to join us in welcoming Honor back to her home and in sending dirty litter offerings to Jim's mom and sister for even thinking of mutilating that poor little girl's feet? Pam S. My grandma and mom used to tell us kids "you tease the dogs/cats and get bit or scratched, don't come crying to me!" I had plenty of scratches when I was growing up, and have quite a few right now, courtesy of my crew. (Giving meds is NOT the favourite thing to do around here.) I haven't died from them yet, and don't expect to anytime in the future. As for the sister as my lebanese english teacher said, may the fleas of 100 camels infest her armpits, and may she have casts on both arms! Mishi |
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fleas, camels, armpits
Mishi wrote:
As for the sister as my lebanese english teacher said, may the fleas of 100 camels infest her armpits, and may she have casts on both arms! LOL!! The Middle East appears to be a source of good curses. I've heard a Jewish one that goes like this: "May all the teeth fall out of your mouth except one, and that one have a toothache." Joyce |
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We have 8 owners again
tanada wrote: Today, Jim (daughter Amanda's boyfriend) got a phone call over here from his mom. His cat, Honor, scratched his six year old nephew. She was either going to get Honor declawed or send her to a shelter. After hearing Rob and I on the subject of de-claw, there was no way Jim was going to let his mom mutilate her, and he loves his little tuxedo girl and was not going to let her go to a shelter. So Honor is now living here. When Jim first got Honor, she lived with us until his mom decided that she liked the cat and asked for her to live at Jim's apartment. While his mom has threatened to de-claw her on a regular basis for the three years that she lived with them, I really don't think that she would have done it if it weren't for Jim's sister, who won't have a clawed cat in her house. May I ask you all to join us in welcoming Honor back to her home and in sending dirty litter offerings to Jim's mom and sister for even thinking of mutilating that poor little girl's feet? Pam S. Of course dirty litterbox offerings of the worst kind. It's really good of you all to take her in. If you're like us, in a short while she'll just blend in and you won't even notice an extra. Can't believe they blamed the cat for scratching the kid. When I used to come bawling to my mom because I got scratched/bitten, I never even got sympathy. Her first response was always, "Well what did you do to he/she/it?" Sherry |
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