I Love Cats
October 13th, 2023 at 8:28:43 AM
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True or false?
1. Orange tabbies are almost always male.
2. Calicos are almost always female.
3. There is no such thing as an all black cat. There is always a little white somewhere.
1. Orange tabbies are almost always male.
2. Calicos are almost always female.
3. There is no such thing as an all black cat. There is always a little white somewhere.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 13th, 2023 at 8:31:15 AM
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Quote: WizardTrue or false?
1. Orange tabbies are almost always male.
2. Calicos are almost always female.
3. There is no such thing as an all black cat. There is always a little white somewhere.
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Actually black cats are not black, they're dark dark brown. If you turn a powerful flashlight on their hair, you'll see that they're actually brown.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 13th, 2023 at 7:47:43 PM
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October 14th, 2023 at 10:54:49 AM
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October 17th, 2023 at 2:56:49 PM
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This first picture was taken a month ago this week and the second picture was taken today. I've never seen a kitten and grow this fast all he wants to do is eat and he's getting to be huge. He's more than twice the size of his sister and he's getting so big I almost can't pick him up with one hand anymore. He makes me laugh a dozen times a day he's nothing but energy and sometimes he'll jump straight up in the air like his legs are springs. He's a well of pure dopamine for me, LOL
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 18th, 2023 at 5:30:47 PM
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October 19th, 2023 at 11:14:46 AM
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I got a new comforter on my bed and I always get the old comforter to the cats. I fold it so it's eight layers thick so it's really soft and comfortable and this was the first idiot who took up his position.
I have five step ladders in my house because cats love to climb on step ladders. They like to sit on the very top and look down on the rest of us.
I have five step ladders in my house because cats love to climb on step ladders. They like to sit on the very top and look down on the rest of us.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 19th, 2023 at 6:01:34 PM
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Here's the comforter several hours later, when I get up in the morning I guarantee it'll have 10 cats piled on it. It's getting colder outside and the temperature in the house is a down and cats love to sleep in piles this time of year.
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October 20th, 2023 at 11:34:46 AM
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New box on the floor and 10 seconds later it's occupied. The black one is the fat little kitten that continuously entertains me. He's so gigantic for his age and he's so smart. He makes me literally laugh out loud a dozen times a day with his antics.
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October 20th, 2023 at 5:20:49 PM
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He poses so well for such a young pussycat.
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October 21st, 2023 at 11:33:17 AM
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October 22nd, 2023 at 2:03:47 PM
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October 23rd, 2023 at 5:43:17 PM
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October 24th, 2023 at 11:35:46 AM
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October 24th, 2023 at 9:05:26 PM
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I'm starting to like this thread.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 25th, 2023 at 5:58:08 AM
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Do you have one of these?
A falling knife has no handle.
October 25th, 2023 at 7:54:09 AM
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Quote: MoscaDo you have one of these?
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Talk about disaster waiting to happen. The slightest wrong move and that cat is going to cling to your face with its claws to keep from falling
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October 25th, 2023 at 9:20:10 AM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: MoscaDo you have one of these?
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Talk about disaster waiting to happen. The slightest wrong move and that cat is going to cling to your face with its claws to keep from falling
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It’s all about the kitties.
A falling knife has no handle.
October 25th, 2023 at 9:24:58 AM
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Quote: Mosca
It’s all about the kitties.
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Kittens can be far worse than adult cats with their claws because they haven't learned how to control them. They will call the crap out of you without meaning to. And you should never have a cat declawed, ever. It's harmful for them, I've done the research.
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October 25th, 2023 at 9:49:46 AM
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Quote: EvenBobQuote: Mosca
It’s all about the kitties.
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Kittens can be far worse than adult cats with their claws because they haven't learned how to control them. They will call the crap out of you without meaning to. And you should never have a cat declawed, ever. It's harmful for them, I've done the research.
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Yep. My sister does cat rescue, she will sometimes have a dozen cats in her home. She says declawed cats are heartbreaking to see. Myself, I’m not a cat person. But I’m not a cat hater, either. I’m indifferent to them. A good cat is pretty cool, all the other cats are neither here nor there for me.
I used to be a dog person, but we tried fostering a rescue this summer, and it was too much work. He was a cool dog, but I don’t want a companion animal. I’m perfectly fine without that responsibility. (It didn’t help that Debow was a poorly socialized pit bull.)
I’m pretty sure the Cat Hat is a joke ad.
A falling knife has no handle.
October 25th, 2023 at 11:11:25 AM
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October 25th, 2023 at 11:34:48 AM
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My wife is staying on a farm in Montana and they have tons of cats both inside and outside. Hopefully she will acquiesce and get us some cats when she gets home.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 25th, 2023 at 9:49:53 PM
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Here's a Halloween Kitty. This is the fat black kitten and when you use a flash this is what happens to their eyes sometimes. Spooky
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October 26th, 2023 at 11:44:40 AM
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October 27th, 2023 at 11:14:59 AM
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2 hours later the kittens have fought for occupation
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October 28th, 2023 at 11:25:26 AM
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October 28th, 2023 at 2:38:58 PM
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Quote: EvenBobAnd you should never have a cat declawed, ever. It's harmful for them, I've done the research.
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I agree 1000%!
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 28th, 2023 at 4:53:51 PM
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Quote: Mosca
Lady walking on a Manhattan street years ago carrying her cat. Dog on a leash spooks the cat and it jumps on to her head, where it digs in and shreds her scalp as she screams in pain trying to make it let go. NYU emergency room doctor used 25 staples to close the wounds.
October 28th, 2023 at 6:20:25 PM
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October 29th, 2023 at 3:13:10 AM
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Were they watching a tennis match? ;-)
Keep up the good work, EvenBob... I have been enjoying this thread.
Dog Hand
Keep up the good work, EvenBob... I have been enjoying this thread.
Dog Hand
October 29th, 2023 at 8:19:38 AM
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October 29th, 2023 at 8:26:31 AM
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That is a great picture.
At my age, a "Life In Prison" sentence is not much of a deterrent.
October 29th, 2023 at 11:21:36 AM
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This was one of my favorite cats held by my wife's 100-year-old grandmother years ago.
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October 30th, 2023 at 2:55:11 PM
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October 30th, 2023 at 8:00:23 PM
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EB, what's your opinion on Siamese cats?
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 30th, 2023 at 9:49:15 PM
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An Alsatian and Siamese, photo by my friend Theresa Kaufman who managed to work herself into the picture.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
October 30th, 2023 at 9:49:45 PM
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Quote: WizardEB, what's your opinion on Siamese cats?
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I stay away from them because they tend to be sickly a lot of times, there's a list of things as long as your arm that they can get. I prefer mixed breed cats, they tend to be hardier and get sick far less often.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
October 30th, 2023 at 9:52:04 PM
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Quote: gordonm888
An Alsatian and Siamese, photo by my friend Theresa Kaufman who managed to work herself into the picture.
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I have nothing against Siamese cats, but the few people I've known that have them have high veterinarian bills because they get sick all the time. They tend to be high strung, have sensitive stomachs, and prone to certain chronic ailments.
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October 31st, 2023 at 8:14:58 PM
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October 31st, 2023 at 8:33:43 PM
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Quote: EvenBobI stay away from them because they tend to be sickly a lot of times, there's a list of things as long as your arm that they can get. I prefer mixed breed cats, they tend to be hardier and get sick far less often.
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Yes. You can say that about any pure-breed cat or dog. Probably any animal. I loved my Siamese, but he was rather sickly and died around the age of 12.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
October 31st, 2023 at 9:33:46 PM
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Quote: Wizard
Yes. You can say that about any pure-breed cat or dog. Probably any animal. I loved my Siamese, but he was rather sickly and died around the age of 12.
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I think they are just like any other cat, they are affectionate and make nice pets. But just like a purebred dog, they can be sick a lot which can cost a lot of money and a lot of pain for the owner. Age 12 isn't bad, I think Siamese live about 12 to 15 years just like most cats if they're indoors all the time. Cats that go in and out have a much shorter lifespan. And cats are not like dogs, dogs need to go outside. A cat is perfectly happy if he never goes outside, he doesn't care. Cats love and feel comfortable in places that they know, they feel safe from predators. That's why cats made such good indoor pets, they aren't always bugging you to go outside like dogs are.
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November 1st, 2023 at 5:42:11 PM
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November 1st, 2023 at 8:03:08 PM
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We owned a Siamese and a Maine Coon cat. The Siamese lived until 17 and the Maine Coon reached the age of 22. Obviously, YMMV.
So many better men, a few of them friends, are dead. And a thousand thousand slimy things live on, and so do I.
November 2nd, 2023 at 7:43:55 AM
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One of the cats I objected to living with.
While he ostensibly has a name, everyone just seems to call him The Chonk.
He's spent a bit of the morning chasing reflections, but is now trying to climb into aquariums. (I don't know his exact reasoning, but I assume it's snack related.)
If you've ever known a cat to claw up the furniture (despite having scratching posts literally inches away), or to gracefully hop onto a nightstand ("nothing but net!") so that they could start pushing fragile objects off to hear them clatter onto the hard floor below, he is one of those.
Very snuggly, but only when it suits him.
Often found complaining about being on the wrong side of a door.
May the cards fall in your favor.
November 2nd, 2023 at 10:24:05 AM
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Me, I don't "love" cats, but I can see how some might, especially those who use them daily to make a living.
"What, me worry?"
November 2nd, 2023 at 10:51:39 AM
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Quote: Dieter
One of the cats I objected to living with.
While he ostensibly has a name, everyone just seems to call him The Chonk.
He's spent a bit of the morning chasing reflections, but is now trying to climb into aquariums. (I don't know his exact reasoning, but I assume it's snack related.)
If you've ever known a cat to claw up the furniture (despite having scratching posts literally inches away), or to gracefully hop onto a nightstand ("nothing but net!") so that they could start pushing fragile objects off to hear them clatter onto the hard floor below, he is one of those.
Very snuggly, but only when it suits him.
Often found complaining about being on the wrong side of a door.
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Cats for the most part are idiots that's why we love them because they entertain us with their dopiness.
"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
November 2nd, 2023 at 11:02:26 AM
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Quote: MrVMe, I don't "love" cats, but I can see how some might, especially those who use them daily to make a living.
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Good heavens - a D11??
Don't those beasts burn about a gallon of fuel a minute?
May the cards fall in your favor.
November 2nd, 2023 at 11:28:02 AM
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"It's not called gambling if the math is on your side."
