The original working title for this episode from the furkids’ edumacative series was Funday Furkids Explain Cat Logic which barely lasted long enough to write it down before we all realised there was no explanation for the inexplicable.
After noms, naps, snacks and moar naps, the team settled on “present” as the best option in the circumstances. If you’ve had anything to do with felines, you will understand this and no doubt find much of the following very familiar.
This is great! I miss having animals so so so much. Our last cat died in ’16, and we decided to wait awhile, just to mourn. In ’18 I went on O2 so now it’s a matter of a 50′ plastic tubing moving around the house with me. It would make an incredible animal toy for clawing and chewing; you see the problem. I had animals my entire adult life until then. In August of ’19, an adorable stray little dog showed up. At first she was skittish, she stayed in the backyard and we put food and water out for her. She appeared to have had a litter fairly recently but we never found any puppies. We got her to make friends with us before we took her to a vet, got a checkup and all her shots, and left them with her and a good donation to a very good rescue outfit nearby to re-home her (which they have done; they kindly stayed in touch with me about her). It broke my heart to give her up but she could have made mincemeat out of my O2 line in no time flat. My husband is also an animal lover so it’s hard on both of us not being able to have them. We miss them so much.
That’s really tough. This is a time when you need a pet more than ever. I’m thinking there has to be a way around it.
First of all, you should look into getting a ragdoll cat. They were specifically bred to be company for patients in hospitals and nursing homes. To safeguard your O2 line, you could paint it with a really foul-tasting oil like patchouli. Vets will know what works best.
Since hospitals and nursing homes are the most likely places to find people on oxygen, it seems probably to me that ragdolls don’t chew on tubing or leads. My Loula has never chewed on a lead though I’ve certainly known cats who have.
I really think it would be worth your while to do some online research on ragdolls in particular. They may just prove to be the purrfect pet for you.
Purrfect as always, Mopshell.
This is so darling. I’m glad it’s a feature here.
They’re a lot of fun to create too! And I’m really glad I’m here.
Love it!
I love this! So true about the toys. My cats have an enormous basket of toys, yet I just rescued one of my credit card receipts from my little Siamese. She’s on my dining room table acting innocent.
They do the innocent look so well!
{{{Michelle}}} Sorry I’m late but this is just as lovely a way to end a day as to begin it.
I’m just so pleased to see you! I hope everything and everyone at BFitz casa is well and happy. Hugs and scritches to all!
Everybody inside is more or less fine. (I hate cloudy weather & it’s been so cloudy here I didn’t even generate 2 whole kilowatts today.) There are now 5 abandoned cats outside I’m feeding though and I’m sure about them. One wants in, poor little guy, but I can’t let him. He’d be attacked in a NY minute. I don’t know how good he is at fighting and I don’t want to find out. sigh.
I’m always happy to see you. {{{HUGS}}} to you and skritches to Ms. Loula.
I keep meaning to ask you – on non-cloudy days, are you generating more power now the panels have been repositioned?
Five more kitties! Do you know anyone who might take the little guy who wants to come in? Would Kace? I know she wants a puppy but would she consider fostering until you both can find him a forever home? How about the local vet? You are good to be feeding the strays.
No offence but this is why I have a dog and not a cat:)
No offense taken, I assure you! Dogs and their hoomins are very welcome here too.
Good cat lessons, Michelle. Thanks.