Advice for Smoggleberry on adopting a miniature hoomin

You'll know when the baby recognizes the true master(s) of the house
when s/he screeches in delight in your mere presence!

-as told to Caroline S.

Caroline, that last statement is so cute.
Jazz & his mama

--

Irulan
from the stars we came, to the stars we return
from now until the end of time


"Caroline S." wrote in message
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Tanada wrote in message
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It has been a long time since we've had a miniature hoomin in our house,
and even longer since we've had one of our own to raise. All our bare
kittens are pretty grown up now. So, are there any of you kitties that
want to help give Smoggleberry advice on adopting and training a
miniature hoomin?


1. Avoid both ends of the hoomin...one part drools and gums, and the
other part stinks.

2. Stay out of the miniature hoomin's bed. It may think you are a fur
toy.

3. Miniature hoomin food is often really good, but wait until it
donates it to you. Your slaves tend to take a dim view of the two of
you sharing a bowl.

4. Miniature hoomins don't share toys well.

5. Miniature hoomins make strange noises that will distract your slaves
at the most awkward times.

6. When the miniature hoomin makes those loud screaming noises, make
sure the slaves know this and are aware that the noises are their fault.

7. spit-up does not taste good.


Any more?

Cap'n Pine Cone esq. on behalf of the NC nine

Advice from Pippin, Mithu, Fizz and Yogi: owners of Catherine, a 7
m.o. baby girl

You will have to share lap time. That means, when the baby is in
Meowmie's lap, you may have to wait until the lap is vacant. Meowmie
doesn't like it when you step on the baby to squeeze onto the lap.

When Meowmie is on the floor playing with the baby, that's a good time
to ask to be played with too.

When Meowmie is on the sofa feeding the baby, that's a good time to
get scritches from her free hand.

You can get lots of "Good kitty"s and scritches (and maybe even
treats) when you do "cute" things like sniffing the baby's head,
cheek-rubbing the baby's hands or feet, and letting the baby pat you.

You can be instrumental in training the baby to be mobile. Always
stay just out of reach to inspire the baby to reach out and move
toward you. Be ready to stay always at a run when the training is
successful.

You'll know when the baby recognizes the true master(s) of the house
when s/he screeches in delight in your mere presence!

-as told to Caroline S.

Loved it! Thanks, Pine Cone.
Best wishes,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Tanada" wrote in message
nk.net...
It has been a long time since we've had a miniature hoomin in our house,
and even longer since we've had one of our own to raise. All our bare
kittens are pretty grown up now. So, are there any of you kitties that
want to help give Smoggleberry advice on adopting and training a
miniature hoomin?


1. Avoid both ends of the hoomin...one part drools and gums, and the
other part stinks.
snip

Loved it! Thanks, Pine Cone.
Best wishes,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Tanada" wrote in message
nk.net...
It has been a long time since we've had a miniature hoomin in our house,
and even longer since we've had one of our own to raise. All our bare
kittens are pretty grown up now. So, are there any of you kitties that
want to help give Smoggleberry advice on adopting and training a
miniature hoomin?


1. Avoid both ends of the hoomin...one part drools and gums, and the
other part stinks.
snip

How sweet! Thanks.
Best wishes,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Caroline S." wrote in message
om...
Advice from Pippin, Mithu, Fizz and Yogi: owners of Catherine, a 7
m.o. baby girl

You will have to share lap time. That means, when the baby is in
Meowmie's lap, you may have to wait until the lap is vacant. Meowmie
doesn't like it when you step on the baby to squeeze onto the lap.

When Meowmie is on the floor playing with the baby, that's a good time
to ask to be played with too.

When Meowmie is on the sofa feeding the baby, that's a good time to
get scritches from her free hand.

You can get lots of "Good kitty"s and scritches (and maybe even
treats) when you do "cute" things like sniffing the baby's head,
cheek-rubbing the baby's hands or feet, and letting the baby pat you.

You can be instrumental in training the baby to be mobile. Always
stay just out of reach to inspire the baby to reach out and move
toward you. Be ready to stay always at a run when the training is
successful.

You'll know when the baby recognizes the true master(s) of the house
when s/he screeches in delight in your mere presence!

-as told to Caroline S.

How sweet! Thanks.
Best wishes,
--
Polonca & Soncek

"Caroline S." wrote in message
om...
Advice from Pippin, Mithu, Fizz and Yogi: owners of Catherine, a 7
m.o. baby girl

You will have to share lap time. That means, when the baby is in
Meowmie's lap, you may have to wait until the lap is vacant. Meowmie
doesn't like it when you step on the baby to squeeze onto the lap.

When Meowmie is on the floor playing with the baby, that's a good time
to ask to be played with too.

When Meowmie is on the sofa feeding the baby, that's a good time to
get scritches from her free hand.

You can get lots of "Good kitty"s and scritches (and maybe even
treats) when you do "cute" things like sniffing the baby's head,
cheek-rubbing the baby's hands or feet, and letting the baby pat you.

You can be instrumental in training the baby to be mobile. Always
stay just out of reach to inspire the baby to reach out and move
toward you. Be ready to stay always at a run when the training is
successful.

You'll know when the baby recognizes the true master(s) of the house
when s/he screeches in delight in your mere presence!

-as told to Caroline S.

"lrulan" wrote in message ...
You'll know when the baby recognizes the true master(s) of the house
when s/he screeches in delight in your mere presence!

-as told to Caroline S.

Caroline, that last statement is so cute.
Jazz & his mama

--

Irulan
from the stars we came, to the stars we return
from now until the end of time


Thanks Lydia! It is so cute to hear her squeek and screech when she
sees the cats, especially in the morning when we emerge from her room.
They congregate outside her bedroom door waiting for me to come out
and feed them. She also flaps her arms and kicks her legs in her
excitement. If I try to walk past the cats with her, she will swivel
her head and do everything she can to keep them in view.

-Caroline S.

"lrulan" wrote in message ...
You'll know when the baby recognizes the true master(s) of the house
when s/he screeches in delight in your mere presence!

-as told to Caroline S.

Caroline, that last statement is so cute.
Jazz & his mama

--

Irulan
from the stars we came, to the stars we return
from now until the end of time


Thanks Lydia! It is so cute to hear her squeek and screech when she
sees the cats, especially in the morning when we emerge from her room.
They congregate outside her bedroom door waiting for me to come out
and feed them. She also flaps her arms and kicks her legs in her
excitement. If I try to walk past the cats with her, she will swivel
her head and do everything she can to keep them in view.

-Caroline S.

Caroline S. wrote:

Thanks Lydia! It is so cute to hear her squeek and screech when she
sees the cats, especially in the morning when we emerge from her room.
They congregate outside her bedroom door waiting for me to come out
and feed them. She also flaps her arms and kicks her legs in her
excitement. If I try to walk past the cats with her, she will swivel
her head and do everything she can to keep them in view.




Awww, a true catslave in training. I was wondering how you were doing,
thanks for the advice and the update (of sorts). Please tell little
miss Swindell hi for us and scritch her owners.

Pam, Rob, and the NC nine

Caroline S. wrote:

Thanks Lydia! It is so cute to hear her squeek and screech when she
sees the cats, especially in the morning when we emerge from her room.
They congregate outside her bedroom door waiting for me to come out
and feed them. She also flaps her arms and kicks her legs in her
excitement. If I try to walk past the cats with her, she will swivel
her head and do everything she can to keep them in view.




Awww, a true catslave in training. I was wondering how you were doing,
thanks for the advice and the update (of sorts). Please tell little
miss Swindell hi for us and scritch her owners.

Pam, Rob, and the NC nine

(Caroline S.) wrote:

Thanks Lydia! It is so cute to hear her squeek and screech when she
sees the cats, especially in the morning when we emerge from her room.
They congregate outside her bedroom door waiting for me to come out
and feed them. She also flaps her arms and kicks her legs in her
excitement. If I try to walk past the cats with her, she will swivel
her head and do everything she can to keep them in view.

-Caroline S.

That's so cute! She's a cat person for sure. I hope you've been
letting her pet the kitties - it sounds like that's what she wants.