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« Reply #360 on: October 20, 2008, 10:40:37 PM » |
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I hate Spork's ex-wife too. I'd introduce him to mine so that he can return the favor, but then I'm afraid he'd hate me (for the introduction) and besides, I don't hate him that much. Or at all, really.
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« Reply #361 on: October 20, 2008, 10:44:28 PM » |
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Oh, and I forgot to add in the previous post: My cats gallop tonight. The reason is that today was claw-trimming day. Now, any sudden move I make gives them the idea that I might have something else unpleasant and tedious ahead of them, and they all run for cover.
There was soft food afterwards, but they weren't too impressed.
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« Reply #362 on: October 21, 2008, 11:15:22 AM » |
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Oh, and I forgot to add in the previous post: My cats gallop tonight. The reason is that today was claw-trimming day. Now, any sudden move I make gives them the idea that I might have something else unpleasant and tedious ahead of them, and they all run for cover.
There was soft food afterwards, but they weren't too impressed.
I'm trying to imagine single-handedly clipping the claws of 9 cats. You rule, Conjugate. |
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« Reply #363 on: October 21, 2008, 04:43:25 PM » |
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Well, many of you know that I have nine cats, of which 8 were my (now ex-)wife's; I never wanted them, but when she left she didn't take them. I am going to be in MysticTechGal's shoes (metaphorically speaking; I doubt we wear the same size) in 8 or 9 months. The tragedy of the situation was brought home when one of mine made a break for freedom.
I couldn't find him that night, but expected him back the next morning. No such luck. I came home from work a little early to check around; no sign. I walked the dog, and looked for a fuzzy orange corpse; no hint of such a thing. I came back, mournfully sure he was gone. I called the animal control people, however, and went to look. There was an orange cat of the same description, but not mine. He was described as an "owner surrender," and he was about 14, they said. He didn't look happy, and I think he knew he was there to wait to die. Certainly he won't be adoped before the litter of kittens in the cage next to him.
And here I am now, trying to find homes for seven (I'll keep two, but no more). I'll have to move from this house when I find a new job. I won't find another house (between the drop in my credit rating due to marriage-related issues and the tight credit market, I can barely borrow enough for a stick of gum) so I'll have to find an apartment that will let me keep pets. It will need to be big enough to hold a fair amount of books, or else I'll have to find a storage unit. This will work, if I can sell my house, but the odds of somebody being able to finance a mortgage and wanting to buy this house are not good. I can afford to take a loss if need be, though.
On-topically, mine will gallop around, but not as much as they did when there weren't quite as many of them. If there were three or four, they'd gallop more, but as it stands they can't gallop quite as much for some reason. Maybe some kind of territoriality thing?
Ah, damn, conjugate. I understand the looking when they've "disappeared". They almost always, in my case, have ended up hiding in a room, like the basement, where they don't normally have access. I can't "blame" any of ours on John. Yeah, he brought home the last rescue, and she was pregnant so five of them ar eher kittens. But, we were in it together. If anything I was FAR more the animal person, regardless of species, than he was. His was learned behavior. But, he was definitely the cat favorite. ("Mom" made them follow rules.) They are really missing him. Yet, in a weird way I think they know. They saw him removed from the house. The outside door was open when 911 was here--it took me a bit to get control of myself and take control, realizing the situation. None of them left. I think you're where John would have been had I died when we had 10 dogs. They were my pack, not his; but he cared. A great deal; maybe more than he would have ever said. I don't think I ever saw him cry as hard as he did than when our last Border Collie Boy died. I hope you find a good option for them. Preferably better than the local shelter. Is there a Friends of Animals group in your area? Do you have any friends that live on farms? Is your institution one where you could put up adoption flyers? Being where we are in life sucks when we really care about our non-human house companions. Good fortune, to you, and to them. Seriously, good fortune! If I can help, at all, please send me a message. I can't take them in, myself; but, if I know your area maybe I can give you some suggestions. *Please forgive an outburst* This SUCKS! No matter why it is happening, it just sucks. Our cat definitely knew when my dad was dying. And she became ill and died herself a few months later -- he'd been the one to take care of her. I think they get it better than we do. Conjugate -- Do put up fliers around campus. I've seen students walk off with puppies that were going free. Remind people that older cats are trained, and more sedate, have their shots, etc. |
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« Reply #364 on: October 21, 2008, 06:30:59 PM » |
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One of my cats loves to pretend-fight and often picks on my other cat, which is about half his size and has none of his ferocity. But we have a friend's cat visiting us at the moment, and he matches my Big Cat pound for pound--and apparently enjoys mock-fighting just as much as Big Cat does. We had quite a show last night! I think they went at least eight or nine long rounds before they got bored.
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« Reply #365 on: October 21, 2008, 08:18:52 PM » |
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My cat will sometimes eat, gallop, and then throw up his food--what's with that?
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« Reply #366 on: October 21, 2008, 08:26:10 PM » |
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I'm trying to imagine single-handedly clipping the claws of 9 cats. You rule, Conjugate.
My admittedly limited experience has been that not all cats respond negatively to it. My childhood cat didn't particularly object to having his claws trimmed, although my aunt's cats most certainly did. |
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« Reply #367 on: October 21, 2008, 08:54:08 PM » |
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I'm trying to imagine single-handedly clipping the claws of 9 cats. You rule, Conjugate.
My admittedly limited experience has been that not all cats respond negatively to it. My childhood cat didn't particularly object to having his claws trimmed, although my aunt's cats most certainly did. They do get used to it, especially when treats follow co-operation. My older cat will let me do her claws without even holding her - she just sits there as though she's having a manicure. My cat will sometimes eat, gallop, and then throw up his food--what's with that?
One of my cats does this as well. The barfing probably comes from exertion right after eating; but why the exertion? She's never said. |
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« Reply #368 on: October 21, 2008, 08:59:15 PM » |
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I'm not sure if this is related to barfing after eating, but it's my understanding that cats know how to self-induce vomiting when they think it's necessary for medical reasons (hairballs, eating something they shouldn't have, etc.). Growing up, I always knew that my cat was about to do it when he would begin munching on outdoor grass like it was lettuce.
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« Reply #369 on: October 22, 2008, 09:57:33 AM » |
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My cat will sometimes eat, gallop, and then throw up his food--what's with that?
My cat does this, too, when he's hungry but wants to hurry up and eat so he can play. Consider how you'd feel if you scarfed down dinner and then did a sprint around the block. I don't think it's anything to worry about -- unless it happens multiple days in a row. Every once in awhile is no biggie. |
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« Reply #370 on: October 22, 2008, 10:08:33 AM » |
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My cat will sometimes eat, gallop, and then throw up his food--what's with that?
Yep, mine will do this too. I think my cats are quiet geniuses who are the gatekeepers to the secret knowledge of the universe. And then they do stuff like this. |
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« Reply #371 on: October 22, 2008, 12:18:08 PM » |
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I'm trying to imagine single-handedly clipping the claws of 9 cats. You rule, Conjugate.
My admittedly limited experience has been that not all cats respond negatively to it. My childhood cat didn't particularly object to having his claws trimmed, although my aunt's cats most certainly did. Some of mine objected strongly; this is why you wrap them in a towel, speak firmly to them when they complain and look like they're thinking about biting, and follow with the soft cat food as a reward. Once they figure out that you're determined to trim their claws, they don't fight so much. One of mine did, however, start scratching my bedsheets inbetween glancing accusingly at me. She didn't do any damage because her claws were blunt, and maybe that was her point. |
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« Reply #372 on: October 22, 2008, 02:35:00 PM » |
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Once they figure out that you're determined to trim their claws, they don't fight so much.
No, cats don't like to lose face. One of mine did, however, start scratching my bedsheets inbetween glancing accusingly at me. She didn't do any damage because her claws were blunt, and maybe that was her point.
Aren't cats great at making points that we have no choice but to get? My Stanzi is a real Phi Beta Catta - no flies on her, as we say in my part of the world. |
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« Reply #373 on: October 23, 2008, 01:25:52 PM » |
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My cats are not galloping, because, at the moment, they're sleeping. One is sleeping on my desk and sighing contentedly (and loudly!) in his sleep. So, I must decide: Do I wake him up (I hate to disturb him!), or do I try to record my lecture and hope that his contented sighs don't reach the microphone? (and that he doesn't wake up and start walking on my lecture notes while I'm recording)
(If only this were the hardest decision I was facing right now!)
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« Reply #374 on: January 04, 2009, 02:29:56 PM » |
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One of my cats is lying among a cluster of plants in the window. He looks very jungly.
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