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rs1952

5,247 posts

258 months

Sunday 14th September 2014
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shep1001 said:
yellowjack said:
Another one of Basil. I woke up this morning and he was curled up on that chair, on the patio next door. Looked like he might have spent the night there, and after a yawn and a stretch, he just stared forlornly at the patio doors, presumably waiting to be let in for his grub. Seeing him locked out over night makes me sad. He's getting no love whatsoever, just the bare minimum food and drink... frown




Although, if this 'method' of cat ownership is normal, someone poke me with a sharp stick and tell me to 'Man Up!' and stop being a soft-touch.

Edited by yellowjack on Saturday 13th September 23:57
Not normal. I love my cats, whatever they need they get even when they have been little sods, they bring me happiness that is recipricated by caring for them which extends way beyond just sustaining their basic needs of food & water.
A richtea78 also said, it depends on the cat. There has been a white miserable bugger of stray tom cat coming around here scrounging grub for the last 3 years or so. It appears that he seems to think he's moved in, but only as far as the back garden. The bugger is sound asleep under a bush out there as I write this, and he's been there since 8.30 this morning.

When it starts to look like its getting dark, he'll be back in the kitchen nutting me around the legs until I get the Kit e Kat out of the fridge, then he'll clear off on the tiles all night and be back in the morning. Then, after he's been fed, he'll be back under that bush smile



Edited to include the proof smile

Edited by rs1952 on Sunday 14th September 16:56

Lefty

16,132 posts

201 months

Sunday 14th September 2014
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We're picking up 3 Maine coons next week, taking our fleet to 7 (2 black mogs and 2 Burmese already)

Two little girls:





And this big fella:



Sorry for the crap phone pics frown

The plan was just to get the two girls but I fell in love with the big blue smoke boy - he's a cheeky little sod.

rs1952

5,247 posts

258 months

Sunday 14th September 2014
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rs1952 said:
shep1001 said:
yellowjack said:
Another one of Basil. I woke up this morning and he was curled up on that chair, on the patio next door. Looked like he might have spent the night there, and after a yawn and a stretch, he just stared forlornly at the patio doors, presumably waiting to be let in for his grub. Seeing him locked out over night makes me sad. He's getting no love whatsoever, just the bare minimum food and drink... frown




Although, if this 'method' of cat ownership is normal, someone poke me with a sharp stick and tell me to 'Man Up!' and stop being a soft-touch.

Edited by yellowjack on Saturday 13th September 23:57
Not normal. I love my cats, whatever they need they get even when they have been little sods, they bring me happiness that is recipricated by caring for them which extends way beyond just sustaining their basic needs of food & water.
A richtea78 also said, it depends on the cat. There has been a white miserable bugger of stray tom cat coming around here scrounging grub for the last 3 years or so. It appears that he seems to think he's moved in, but only as far as the back garden. The bugger is sound asleep under a bush out there as I write this, and he's been there since 8.30 this morning.

When it starts to look like its getting dark, he'll be back in the kitchen nutting me around the legs until I get the Kit e Kat out of the fridge, then he'll clear off on the tiles all night and be back in the morning. Then, after he's been fed, he'll be back under that bush smile



Edited to include the proof smile
Contrary barstewards, cats...

I posted this earlier in the day and the little sod has been sitting in the kitchen all night biggrin

airweaz

250 posts

116 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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shep1001 said:
yellowjack said:
Another one of Basil. I woke up this morning and he was curled up on that chair, on the patio next door. Looked like he might have spent the night there, and after a yawn and a stretch, he just stared forlornly at the patio doors, presumably waiting to be let in for his grub. Seeing him locked out over night makes me sad. He's getting no love whatsoever, just the bare minimum food and drink... frown




Although, if this 'method' of cat ownership is normal, someone poke me with a sharp stick and tell me to 'Man Up!' and stop being a soft-touch.

Edited by yellowjack on Saturday 13th September 23:57
Not normal. I love my cats, whatever they need they get even when they have been little sods, they bring me happiness that is recipricated by caring for them which extends way beyond just sustaining their basic needs of food & water.
Id say go and speak to the owners. He could be in my Tangos situation were by its no longer home for him.
He might prefer your home and being around you.

In all honesty I am not a cat person. However something with Tango turned me. Its like dealing with myself with him.

yellowjack

17,065 posts

165 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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There are still 'trust issues' to overcome with Basil. He's less flighty around me now, and doesn't flee at first sight of me, but we're not best friends yet, by any stretch. And he's still getting fed by his 'owner'. The other problem will be persuading the wife, as she's definitely NOT a 'cat person'. For now, I'm just happy for him to have a quiet spot to which he can retreat in my garden, and I'll continue to keep an eye on him, health-wise. He arrived as a kitten, when the boys were small, and didn't take kindly to being chased and yelled at all the time, so he removed himself to the great outdoors whenever he got the chance. That said, he was always called in for the night back then, and had somewhere warm and dry to sleep. He was often seen sleeping in the front window. Now, he's locked out all night, and most of the day, which is the bit I don't like. It's almost as though, the novelty having worn off, and him not being a 'lap cat', means he gets deliberately shut out of family life, discarded, almost, like a broken toy. Anyway, I'm looking out for him, and I certainly will intervene if there's any sign of ill-health or cruelty.

airweaz

250 posts

116 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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He looks in good health from my limited knowledge.

Cats are survivors by nature but still need checking now and then. Its fleas and worming that are the ones you dont spot. Long as hes fed and got some quite he will adapt. Just hope hes not mistreated physically as that really angers me. Hes a happy looking lad.

VictoriaYorks

974 posts

141 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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We are still getting used to the difference in behaviour in our cat after her daughter died suddenly in April. Even getting onto the bed used to be unheard of (very wary, ex stray rescue cat) now she almost races you to it and demands attention.

ETA she does have two ears by the way!


vixen1700

22,671 posts

269 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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This is Bair, the little cat who adopted us in the place we stayed in France last week.

He really was the most adorable little cat you could imagine, such a lovely little fella. smile

Roo

11,503 posts

206 months

Monday 15th September 2014
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vixen1700 said:




This is Bair, the little cat who adopted us in the place we stayed in France last week.

He really was the most adorable little cat you could imagine, such a lovely little fella. smile
Doppelganger for our beloved Eric.



Edited by Roo on Monday 15th September 20:01

CR6ZZ

1,313 posts

144 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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Nova and Nimbus. Hard to believe they looked as though they were trying to kill each other just 5 minutes before this was taken...


wolfy1988

1,426 posts

162 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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Mr Jefferson

Being ever helpful...







This picture melts my heart


Edited by wolfy1988 on Wednesday 17th September 14:53

Jacobyte

4,718 posts

241 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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See, even cats prefer Macs to PCs. smile


airweaz

250 posts

116 months

Wednesday 17th September 2014
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I let the cat in around half 5ish when the missus wakes up. Then back to sleep as I dont leave for work till half 8.

So back to sleep for me work up today with the cat holding my hand and then refusing to get out of bed without being bribed.

My cat runs me.

Patch1875

4,893 posts

131 months

Sunday 21st September 2014
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Sure I didn't order a cat from tesco


Biker's Nemesis

38,536 posts

207 months

Sunday 21st September 2014
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Just picked this 7 week old Queen up today to keep our 11 year old Queen company.

The Kitten wants to be friends but the 11 year old is hiding in our bed.

shep1001

4,599 posts

188 months

Sunday 21st September 2014
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Patch1875 said:
Sure I didn't order a cat from tesco

I ordered a strimmer from Homebase & got a cat instead!


smileymikey

1,445 posts

225 months

Sunday 21st September 2014
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This is not what you could call a Bond villain cat

pinchmeimdreamin

9,839 posts

217 months

Sunday 21st September 2014
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airweaz said:
I let the cat in around half 5ish when the missus wakes up. Then back to sleep as I dont leave for work till half 8.

So back to sleep for me work up today with the cat holding my hand and then refusing to get out of bed without being bribed.

My cat runs me.
Welcome to our world beer

garreth64

663 posts

220 months

Monday 22nd September 2014
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This is Luna, our new British Shorthair kitten. After several days of hissing and growling, she has now settled in well with our two Ragdolls as you can see...

DSC_0698 by garreth64, on Flickr
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Patch1875

4,893 posts

131 months

Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Lovely.
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