Where is Everyone? Roll Call.

On 28 Nov 2010 04:21:38 GMT, wrote:

CATherine wrote:

I wanted to get a cat near Robin's age of 7; but this 15 month kitty
came our way. But Robin's grief stopped after he touched noses with
his new buddy. Right now they are chasing back and forth, flinging
throw rugs all over.

I love seeing kitties enjoy each other's company like that! Of course
it makes a huge mess, but I think it's worth it.

Joyce

PS - welcome back!


Thanks. I am used to messed up rugs. I have had cats all my life.
Plus, dragging my oxygen tubing through the house also drags and folds
the rugs. I have gotten good at using my cane to straighten them. And
I also enjoy the lively activity. Other than the first few days,
Westie doesn't mess with the tops of furniture where the breakables
are. He will get on the bar; but not on the food counter. It had been
such a long time since I had a kitten, that I hadn't made preparations
before bringing him home. That is how I spent that evening after a few
horrified "Yikes!" But now the pretties are all back in place.

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CATherine

On 28 Nov 2010 03:35:06 GMT, Cheryl wrote:

On Fri 26 Nov 2010 09:37:45p, CATherine wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
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I have been lurking for a few years now, after worsening health
problems. I first started Feb. 00, I think. Since then, my three
elderly cats and dog have passed on. The last one was this
summer. But in 04 I had gotten a young cat. He is very sociable,
and was so lonely and grieving after the old ones were all gone.
He would pace the house calling. It just broke my heart; so i
gave in and got him a companion. A young tuxie, named Westie,
who thinks he is a cheetah half the time! He has exercised
Robin's flabby belly off. They have wonderful times together.

Good to see you! I hope you can be well. Congacats on getting
Westie. Rhett and Scarlett, my two kittens from 2004 are 6 now, and
Shamrock is I think about 9, and Bonnie, who knows, but I gave her a
birthday of 1/25/2003, the day of my son's death.


Oh, they grow so fast! Westie is already growing since I got him in
mid-July. But his feet are still too big for him. Another year of
growth might see him larger than Robin.

I am afraid my health is chronic. But I have good medical care. It
could be better if I would obey medical orders better. But I prefer to
strike a balance between physical health and emotional health. I don't
believe in living frustrated about all the things I can't have or do.
One bite of chocolate is better than no chocolate, for instance.

--
CATherine

Adorable! He sounds like my kind of cat (of course, being an ailurophile,
any cat is my type of cat! ;)!

--
Hugs,

CatNipped
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"CATherine" wrote in message
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On Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:09:07 -0600, "CatNipped"
wrote:

That's *great*!!! It has to be one of the best integration I've heard of.
I'm *SO* glad that Robin has a new sisfur.


Bro-fur, actually. He turns out to be one of those alpha personalities
that expect everyone to be as friendly as he is; and Robin sure is.
Westie can play rough one minute; and the next put his paws on my lap
and give me such a sweet, innocent look. He loves to be held in my
arms, like Robin (no lap for either one). And then he will rub my face
with his and give me kisses and delicate love bites, usually on the
tip of my nose where I get the full impact of his kitty breath! After
a bit of that, he is down playing his favorite games of Chase, ambush,
and wrestling.

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CATherine

When we brought Sammy home she was small enough to fit nicely in the palm of
my hand. But her paws were about the size of a dollar coin, so I knew we
were in trouble. These are from when she was only a few months old (keep in
mind that these are "normal" sized cat bed and toy tunnel):

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip..._1964Large.jpg (her
bed)

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip...8/100_0121.jpg (her toy
tunnel)

This one is her next to Jessie who is an average-sized cat at 7.5 pounds:

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip...7/100_0086.jpg (squirrel
watching)

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip...e/DCP_1926.jpg (she and
Jessie being held by me so that Jessie would stop beating up on her "little"
sis-fur - you can see how effective that was!)

Just like puppies, they "grow into their paws"! ;

On a serious note, I'm so sorry to hear about your health problems. I know
how hard that is to live with every second of the day, 24/7/52. I wish
there were something we could do to help, I just hope you can take some
comfort in the fact that you have so many people, furred and not, who care
and send purrs and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything more
tangible we can do, and please don't hesitate to ask.

--
Hugs,

CatNipped
See all our masters at: http://www.PossiblePlaces.com/CatNipped

See the RPCA FAQ site, by Mark Edwards, at:
http://www.professional-geek.com/rpcablog/

"CATherine" wrote in message
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On 28 Nov 2010 03:35:06 GMT, Cheryl wrote:

On Fri 26 Nov 2010 09:37:45p, CATherine wrote in
rec.pets.cats.anecdotes
:


I have been lurking for a few years now, after worsening health
problems. I first started Feb. 00, I think. Since then, my three
elderly cats and dog have passed on. The last one was this
summer. But in 04 I had gotten a young cat. He is very sociable,
and was so lonely and grieving after the old ones were all gone.
He would pace the house calling. It just broke my heart; so i
gave in and got him a companion. A young tuxie, named Westie,
who thinks he is a cheetah half the time! He has exercised
Robin's flabby belly off. They have wonderful times together.

Good to see you! I hope you can be well. Congacats on getting
Westie. Rhett and Scarlett, my two kittens from 2004 are 6 now, and
Shamrock is I think about 9, and Bonnie, who knows, but I gave her a
birthday of 1/25/2003, the day of my son's death.


Oh, they grow so fast! Westie is already growing since I got him in
mid-July. But his feet are still too big for him. Another year of
growth might see him larger than Robin.

I am afraid my health is chronic. But I have good medical care. It
could be better if I would obey medical orders better. But I prefer to
strike a balance between physical health and emotional health. I don't
believe in living frustrated about all the things I can't have or do.
One bite of chocolate is better than no chocolate, for instance.

--
CATherine

On Sun, 28 Nov 2010 20:24:24 -0600, "CatNipped"
wrote:

When we brought Sammy home she was small enough to fit nicely in the palm of
my hand. But her paws were about the size of a dollar coin, so I knew we
were in trouble. These are from when she was only a few months old (keep in
mind that these are "normal" sized cat bed and toy tunnel):

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip..._1964Large.jpg (her
bed)

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip...8/100_0121.jpg (her toy
tunnel)

This one is her next to Jessie who is an average-sized cat at 7.5 pounds:

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip...7/100_0086.jpg (squirrel
watching)

http://www.possibleplaces.com/CatNip...e/DCP_1926.jpg (she and
Jessie being held by me so that Jessie would stop beating up on her "little"
sis-fur - you can see how effective that was!)

Just like puppies, they "grow into their paws"! ;

On a serious note, I'm so sorry to hear about your health problems. I know
how hard that is to live with every second of the day, 24/7/52. I wish
there were something we could do to help, I just hope you can take some
comfort in the fact that you have so many people, furred and not, who care
and send purrs and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything more
tangible we can do, and please don't hesitate to ask.


Oh, I remember Sammy. I love all those stories of her as a kitten
"helping". LOL! Now she looks like she is very well fed. Maybe she
needs Westie to exercise her! ; I had a really good belly laugh at
you holding Sammy and Jessie. Those facial expressions are just
priceless!

I would like to know something. How in the world do you keep that
frilly white curtain from being shredded by cats?

Thanks for all the health purrs. In these austere times, I am blessed
to have good insurance and prescription plan. And the local small-town
clinic I go to takes very good care of me. I read about your recent
battles with your ins. B*st*rds!!

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CATherine