Feline Follies - Page 26

Random_Spock · October 7 2012, 03:57 PM

Davros wrote:

Help prevent Strays

Most definitely. Don't need anymore strays out there. There are already enough that still need to be adopted.

Alienesse · October 8 2012, 01:28 PM

trekkiedane wrote:

Matilda looks quite regal in those snaps: ignoring the camera an' all

and what a beautie she is

Thanks, guys! I'll pass on the compliments!

Yeah, cats have a special flair for looking regal, it's probably part of their DNA.

trekkiedane · October 8 2012, 03:30 PM

Alienesse wrote:

trekkiedane wrote:

Matilda looks quite regal in those snaps: ignoring the camera an' all

and what a beautie she is

Thanks, guys! I'll pass on the compliments!

Yeah, cats have a special flair for looking regal, it's probably part of their DNA.

I blame the (ancient) Egyptians! -they're the ones that taught cats most of their bad habits.

auntiehill · October 12 2012, 05:27 AM

I finally got a cat, after about 4 years without one. I found this adorable Maine Coon/Tabby mix at a local pet rescue place. I brought him home Wednesday night and we had our first vet visit this afternoon. His name is Junior (he came pre-named; not sure if we'll keep it) and he's 10 months old, and already weighs 10 lbs. He's very long with big feet and a huge tail. He's just a big fluff ball and is a very mellow guy. He's still a bit freaked out being in a new place and keeps crawling under things (like right now; he's under my desk). But even not-big-animal-fan-hubby is already petting him and holding him in his lap. Junior is a surprisingly mellow guy. I can pick him up, sling him over my shoulder, put in his crate, and he doesn't even resist.

trekkiedane · October 12 2012, 04:50 PM

Congratz with the new family-member (he's definitely a bit of a cutie!)

antichristhill wrote:

Junior is a surprisingly mellow guy. I can pick him up, sling him over my shoulder, put in his crate, and he doesn't even resist.

That'll change!

as soon as he feels a bit more at home.

Kestra · October 12 2012, 05:50 PM

He's gorgeous. Congrats, and keep us updated!

Rhaven · October 12 2012, 05:54 PM

What a beautiful cat! Kudos on giving him a home. I'm sure he will bring you much love and many smiles.

Nerys Ghemor · October 12 2012, 06:38 PM

Awwww..he's cute.

auntiehill · October 12 2012, 07:27 PM

He IS a pretty boy, that's for sure. He also, however, is a chatter-box and will, after hours of silence, meow up a storm--as we discovered late last night. His meow, however is more like a squeak, like someone is stepping on a dog toy.

He's not terribly digging the stairs, though; it scares him for some reason. I have to carry him up and down at night. I might start putting treats on the stairs to see if he'll follow me.

KimM · October 12 2012, 11:59 PM

congrats on your new family member!

one of ours is quite talky, he quite makes up fr the other who hardly ever even squeaks at us!

Nerys Ghemor · October 13 2012, 06:53 AM

About the stairs issue--I would definitely suggest the positive reinforcement route rather than always carrying him.

pigletsgiblets · October 13 2012, 03:52 PM

antichristhill wrote:

I finally got a cat, after about 4 years without one. I found this adorable Maine Coon/Tabby mix at a local pet rescue place. I brought him home Wednesday night and we had our first vet visit this afternoon. His name is Junior (he came pre-named; not sure if we'll keep it) and he's 10 months old, and already weighs 10 lbs. He's very long with big feet and a huge tail. He's just a big fluff ball and is a very mellow guy. He's still a bit freaked out being in a new place and keeps crawling under things (like right now; he's under my desk). But even not-big-animal-fan-hubby is already petting him and holding him in his lap. Junior is a surprisingly mellow guy. I can pick him up, sling him over my shoulder, put in his crate, and he doesn't even resist.

I had a Maine Coon a few years ago.His name was Bandit.He reminds me of him.

Anyways,Congratulations!

Ar-Pharazon · October 13 2012, 08:26 PM

Maybe he fell down some stairs. Cats remember stuff like that, but you can help him overcome his fear.

Ruaidhri · October 13 2012, 08:46 PM

Alvin abhors an empty box.

sojourner · October 13 2012, 11:19 PM

I'm genuinely curious what in the evolution of cats led to their predilection for getting into things like boxes to sleep.

October 12 2012, 05:27 AM	#379
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Re: Feline Follies I finally got a cat, after about 4 years without one. I found this adorable Maine Coon/Tabby mix at a local pet rescue place. I brought him home Wednesday night and we had our first vet visit this afternoon. His name is Junior (he came pre-named; not sure if we'll keep it) and he's 10 months old, and already weighs 10 lbs. He's very long with big feet and a huge tail. He's just a big fluff ball and is a very mellow guy. He's still a bit freaked out being in a new place and keeps crawling under things (like right now; he's under my desk). But even not-big-animal-fan-hubby is already petting him and holding him in his lap. Junior is a surprisingly mellow guy. I can pick him up, sling him over my shoulder, put in his crate, and he doesn't even resist. __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin

October 12 2012, 05:50 PM	#381
Kestra Vice Admiral Location: somewhere beautiful	Re: Feline Follies He's gorgeous. Congrats, and keep us updated! __________________ Dammit Jim!

October 12 2012, 05:54 PM	#382
Rhaven Commander Location: Rhaven in Boston	Re: Feline Follies What a beautiful cat! Kudos on giving him a home. I'm sure he will bring you much love and many smiles. __________________ I'm not a geek, I'm an aficionado.

October 12 2012, 06:38 PM	#383
Nerys Ghemor Vice Admiral Location: Cardăsa Terăm--Nerys Ghemor	Re: Feline Follies Awwww..he's cute. __________________ Are you a Cardassian fan, citizen? Prove your loyalty--check out my fanfic universe, Star Trek: Sigils and Unions. Or keep the faith on my AU Cardassia, Sigils and Unions: Catacombs of Oralius!

October 12 2012, 07:27 PM	#384
auntiehill Fleet Admiral Location: av by Chemahkuu	Re: Feline Follies He IS a pretty boy, that's for sure. He also, however, is a chatter-box and will, after hours of silence, meow up a storm--as we discovered late last night. His meow, however is more like a squeak, like someone is stepping on a dog toy. He's not terribly digging the stairs, though; it scares him for some reason. I have to carry him up and down at night. I might start putting treats on the stairs to see if he'll follow me. __________________ “Throughout history, every mystery ever solved has turned out to be NOT. MAGIC.” --Tim Minchin

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October 12 2012, 11:59 PM	#385
KimM Rear Admiral Location: The poster formerly known as ORSE	Re: Feline Follies congrats on your new family member! one of ours is quite talky, he quite makes up fr the other who hardly ever even squeaks at us! __________________ Just one woman; doing what I can, with what I've got, where I'm at!

October 13 2012, 06:53 AM	#386
Nerys Ghemor Vice Admiral Location: Cardăsa Terăm--Nerys Ghemor	Re: Feline Follies About the stairs issue--I would definitely suggest the positive reinforcement route rather than always carrying him. __________________ Are you a Cardassian fan, citizen? Prove your loyalty--check out my fanfic universe, Star Trek: Sigils and Unions. Or keep the faith on my AU Cardassia, Sigils and Unions: Catacombs of Oralius!

October 13 2012, 08:26 PM	#388
Ar-Pharazon Admiral of the Rear	Re: Feline Follies Maybe he fell down some stairs. Cats remember stuff like that, but you can help him overcome his fear. __________________ Rimmer, on what period of history to live in- “Well, It’d be the 19th century for me, one of Napoleon’s marshals. The chance to march across Europe with the greatest general of all time and kill Belgians” - (White Hole).

October 13 2012, 08:46 PM	#389
Ruaidhri Commodore Location: Ruaidhri...Toronto in body, Philly in spirit!	Re: Feline Follies Alvin abhors an empty box. __________________ Sunt lacrimae rerum et mentem mortalia tangunt. These are the tears of things, and the stuff of our mortality cuts us to the heart. An Informed Approximation

October 13 2012, 11:19 PM	#390
sojourner Vice Admiral Location: I'm at WKRP	Re: Feline Follies I'm genuinely curious what in the evolution of cats led to their predilection for getting into things like boxes to sleep. __________________ Baby, you and me were never meant to be, just maybe think of me once in a while...