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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: chrisgixer on 19 February 2014, 22:21:11
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We have been accepted by cats protection league to foster a Kitten.
Foster, as opposed to adopt, as we want to be able to give the kitten back if it doesn't get on with our Masey who is the sweetest little cat you ever did meet, and seems to be pining for animal company.
Fingers crossed that Buttons is as friendly.
Wonder if anyone has experience of cats behaviour and any way of increasing the likely hood that the two will get along.
Obviously there are a few on here that aren't cat lovers so do feel free to start your own thread elsewhere if you want to make kebab jokes. Ya mongrels ;D
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Wonder if anyone has experience of cats behaviour and any way of increasing the likely hood that the two will get along.
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My experience is that when another cat is introduced into a household they merely tolerate each other. ;) ;) ;) ;)
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We have been accepted by cats protection league to foster a Kitten.
Foster, as opposed to adopt, as we want to be able to give the kitten back if it doesn't get on with our Masey who is the sweetest little cat you ever did meet, and seems to be pining for animal company.
Fingers crossed that Buttons is as friendly.
Wonder if anyone has experience of cats behaviour and any way of increasing the likely hood that the two will get along.
Obviously there are a few on here that aren't cat lovers so do feel free to start your own thread elsewhere if you want to make kebab jokes. Ya mongrels ;D
Cem. He also does tyres. :D :D ;)
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Wonder if anyone has experience of cats behaviour and any way of increasing the likely hood that the two will get along.
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My experience is that when another cat is introduced into a household they merely tolerate each other. ;) ;) ;) ;)
Hmmm. Initially H had two cats. Twin brothers. Almost impossible to tell apart. Went everywhere together, inseparable. Up on roofs, chased of other cats, ran the roost, and pretty much did as they pleased. ;D
Then one was hit by a car, tother withdrew totally so H got another cat, Masey, (she's got her nose in my ear as I type) ;D to bring him out of himself. Which worked.
Except he completely ignored Masey. Never acknowledged her at all, and I suspect took a lump or two out of her when we where away.
Masey is the mothering sort, mischievous but always gentle. She always wanted his attention, and got frustrated when he ignored her. So I suspect she will be fine with any cat.
We just need to find another cat that will be fine with her. I suspect another female will be better, as males alway want to dominate as they get older. Even between mother and son, as I found when I was younger and our female had kittens.
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Hmmm. Initially H had two cats. Twin brothers. Almost impossible to tell apart. Went everywhere together, inseparable. Up on roofs, chased of other cats, ran the roost, and pretty much did as they pleased. ;D ....
Same as Billy & Ben then ( ....... the kids named them when they were young! ::) ::) ::) ) but the female that we already had wouldn't give either the time of day. ;D ;D
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"I love the neighbouring felines" ...
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/43954633/IMG_0638.JPG)
... "honestly" ... :o
Seriously, good luck with the new moggie Mr Gixer! ;)
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I should add :-[ , the male died about 9months ago from, we think, lymphoma.
She's been calling ever since, hence we think another cat would help her, but we'll see. She actually gets the right arse when we go away. Lady over the road feeds her. Then we get the sulk routine on return. ;D
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It kinda worked with the dog... she didn't like being left, but as soon as we got a second one, they were both fine 8)
This worked right upto the point the second one went mental and had to be put down :'(
Original dog is ok, but does create a bit if left alone :-\
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A Feliway difuser (electronic air freshener type thing) can really reduce the stress to the cats when doing things like this :y
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Ah, now you mention those Jimbob, yes we have one of those. Helped greatly in keeping Masey's stress levels down when she had high blood pressure. For reasons unknown.
They seem to work a treat. :y
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Oddly, our stupid runt-of-the-litter became a different cat when the other one died, really came out of herself. TBH, the other one demanded so much attention, that Picks became a loner during that time.
Soz, can't help with your initial question, but I think it shows that its in the hands of the Gods, as I guess every pair of moggies will react differently.
Good luck, and I hope Buttons and M become best of companions for play, sleep and company.
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Yes that's my feeling. They behave very differently with humans than to other cats as well. So that's no judge either.
Suck it and see time. We meet Buttons on Sunday. He looks a right little monkey ;D
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If it's introduced as a kitten it will probably be accepted as her own, I'd have thought.
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If it's introduced as a kitten it will probably be accepted as her own, I'd have thought.
Hopefully. He looks a bit big for 6months though.
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Yes that's my feeling. They behave very differently with humans than to other cats as well. So that's no judge either.
Suck it and see time. We meet Buttons on Sunday. He looks a right little monkey ;D
Mrs TB will want pictures. Lots of pictures.
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Starter for 10
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/C2672DF2-9E0C-4103-927E-4F8E7CCF267E_zps9jcx4bej.jpg)
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Pic emailed to her at work... ...I wonder what the reply will be ::)
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Mrs TB's email reply:
"Oh Bless, pretty, I like the name, v cute"
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I know what'll happen on Sunday. I've already had to remind H that the test is if he gets on with Masey. Not weather he gets on with us. ::)
(It will be difficult to send him back though I'm sure)
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Cats are for women, us men have big vicious dogs:
(http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n156/stmo987/2011-07-31173914-1.jpg)
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Wow! That's a bit big, sorry.
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Obviously there are a few on here that aren't cat lovers so do feel free to start your own thread elsewhere if you want to make kebab jokes. Ya mongrels ;D
Kebab jokes ? I wouldn't dream of it :o
. . . . however chicken tandoori . . . . . ::) ;D
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Cats are great pets as long as you remember one thing, you don't own them, they own you.
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H sent this one. You may have seen it on telly.
Although it's a utube link
http://m.youtube.com/watch?sns=em&v=KOmIDhBDoww&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DKOmIDhBDoww%26sns%3Dem
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Awww.. buttons looks a lot like our Bernie - another Felix cat.. very sweet :)
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Obviously there are a few on here that aren't cat lovers so do feel free to start your own thread elsewhere if you want to make kebab jokes. Ya mongrels ;D
Kebab jokes ? I wouldn't dream of it :o
. . . . however chicken tandoori . . . . . ::) ;D
Nout wrong with chicken Tandoori :) or lamb. Just no cat, right!
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Other pets are available.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12034245/2%20weasels.jpg)
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Other pets are available.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/12034245/2%20weasels.jpg)
The one on the left looks sneaky. ;D
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Awww.. buttons looks a lot like our Bernie - another Felix cat.. very sweet :)
I have a distinct feeling we'll be keeping him, come what may. ::) "...he has to get on with Masey" really isn't sinking in ;D
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Wow! That's a bit big, sorry.
You're not wrong, that windowsill is at least a foot deep :o
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Other pets are available.
The one on the left looks sneaky. ;D
That's Sooty practising her Bloefeld impression. She manages to sneak into my bowl of porrige most mornings.
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Wow! That's a bit big, sorry.
You're not wrong, that windowsill is at least a foot deep :o
Yep, overlooking Barmouth bay.
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Sadly, the family with Buttons has gone quiet.
But we now have Cosmo. 13 week old black male. Charming as you like, with the loudest purr in the world. Totally submissive to Maisie wants to play, watches tv avidly and has a wonky ear.
...and...
Maisie hates him. :(
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Sadly, the family with Buttons has gone quiet.
But we now have Cosmo. 13 week old black male. Charming as you like, with the loudest purr in the world. Totally submissive to Maisie wants to play, watches tv avidly and has a wonky ear.
...and...
Maisie hates him. :(
And how will that affect Cosmo's chances of living in the Reading area of Reading?
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Case of giving them a few days together to see what happens?
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Sadly, the family with Buttons has gone quiet.
But we now have Cosmo. 13 week old black male. Charming as you like, with the loudest purr in the world. Totally submissive to Maisie wants to play, watches tv avidly and has a wonky ear.
...and...
Maisie hates him. :(
And how will that affect Cosmo's chances of living in the Reading area of Reading?
Well if he wants an owner in Reading I'm sure cats protection will oblige. :)
As for Reading, it's not looking good so far that's for sure.
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http://www.funny-games.biz/kitten-cannon.html (http://www.funny-games.biz/kitten-cannon.html)
here kitty kitty kitty.........
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Sadly, the family with Buttons has gone quiet.
But we now have Cosmo. 13 week old black male. Charming as you like, with the loudest purr in the world. Totally submissive to Maisie wants to play, watches tv avidly and has a wonky ear.
...and...
Maisie hates him. :(
Chris,last September we got a second male cat as a mate to our existing one and half year old male,didn't start well at all,senior had the right ass and was only seen in the house when hungry,four months on and things are much better to the point where they will sleep in the same armchair together.The kitten still torments the older one though and although almost twice the kittens size he won't fight back which seems odd as he'll see of neighbours cats with short shrift. ???
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Sadly, the family with Buttons has gone quiet.
But we now have Cosmo. 13 week old black male. Charming as you like, with the loudest purr in the world. Totally submissive to Maisie wants to play, watches tv avidly and has a wonky ear.
...and...
Maisie hates him. :(
Chris,last September we got a second male cat as a mate to our existing one and half year old male,didn't start well at all,senior had the right ass and was only seen in the house when hungry,four months on and things are much better to the point where they will sleep in the same armchair together.The kitten still torments the older one though and although almost twice the kittens size he won't fight back which seems odd as he'll see of neighbours cats with short shrift. ???
Thanks Henry. Its the first day together so, as you say, hopefully time will help. While Maisie is not happy, and hisses and spits if he gets too close, she will run off rather than strike out. Maybe she will settle down.
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Yes it's a territorial thing. You'd be a bit pissed off if a stranger turned up out of the blue, ate your food, watched your telly, slept in your bed and got lots of attention from Mrs G! :D ;D
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Our 2 still fight after 2 years :( Male and female , male kitten was introduced ..full of beanz and climbing up the curtains and chasing the female cat , she hissed and batted him something stupid but now shoes on the other foot as he batters her ;D and chases her over the fence :( But they are good sometimes rubbing noses ???
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Make sure you give Maisie lots of attention so she dosn't feel pushed out by the new arrival and I'm sure she'll get used to the situation. ;) :y
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Cats Vermin on sale or return, what ever next
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We all in this together ;D
(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc41/milleblack/5b3f4517-82d7-4910-a82a-ddcaf372576c_zpsd8cce162.jpg) (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/milleblack/media/5b3f4517-82d7-4910-a82a-ddcaf372576c_zpsd8cce162.jpg.html)
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He farts a lot.
Jesus, does he fart a lot. Good lord! :o
;D
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He farts a lot.
Jesus, does he fart a lot. Good lord! :o
;D
Is that code for you've dropped yer guts, and blamed it on the moggie?
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He farts a lot.
Jesus, does he fart a lot. Good lord! :o
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Is that code for you've dropped yer guts, and blamed it on the moggie?
I'd be proud of these. Given the size / smell ratio. His are akin to acts of god. ;D
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There's a guy at work, or was.
Accused everyone else as non believers. Because nobody believed his links on the internet as to "what really happened" or "The Truth about xyz..." Photo shopped pics and bodged videos made to catch the... Unwary ::) proof he'd say! Chem trails. Blue gold. The illuminati. [oh sigh...]
He later came running in to the canteen announcing an almost human cat was found. It put its own hat on, he said.
So you don't think they ran the video backwards then..? Says I.
They walk among us.
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As do those that post on the wrong thread. ::) :-[ ;D ;D ;D
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As do those that post on the wrong thread. ::) :-[ ;D ;D ;D
I did wonder.. it was vaguely related yet very weird at the same time.. ;D
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Bollards ;D
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As do those that post on the wrong thread. ::) :-[ ;D ;D ;D
I did wonder.. it was vaguely related yet very weird at the same time.. ;D
Its what happens when you live in Reading...
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As do those that post on the wrong thread. ::) :-[ ;D ;D ;D
I did wonder.. it was vaguely related yet very weird at the same time.. ;D
Its what happens when you live in Reading...
I was in Reading today. Obviously it's rubbed off.
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Here he is. Poor picture as he won't stay still for a second. First failed picture startled him with the flash, as you can probably tell by his face. :(
I think he'll be a real sweet little cat when he grows up. Lovely nature :y
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/5dbd2aac22327f0cdc048e27dc533bfe_zps202a985d.jpg)
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His right ear is the wonky one. Obviously.
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Why is his ear wonky? ???
I had a cat called Tabitha once and she had a wonky ear after a bout with ear mites. :(
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Dunno. Born with it apparently. Cpl lady said the vet thought it was a tendon problem. Crushed in the womb possibly.
I don't think he's noticed tbh.
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The mother of the litter is a real beauty. Tiny, cute, affectionate. It was a big litter so might stack up.
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Here he is. Poor picture as he won't stay still for a second. First failed picture startled him with the flash, as you can probably tell by his face. :(
I think he'll be a real sweet little cat when he grows up. Lovely nature :y
(http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p326/chrisgixer/5dbd2aac22327f0cdc048e27dc533bfe_zps202a985d.jpg)
Ahh, that explains the "you're fitting WHAT tyres?" look on his face. ;D
I hope he settles in OK. :y
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He's lovely.. shall have to come round for a visit again soon to see him ;) ;D
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We might have to buy you a new pen btw Aaron. He's quite keen to escape and keeps knocking food bowls over. There's been one or two "accidents" as well. Although he was stood in the litter tray, his bum wasn't. ;D
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;D ;D ;D I really wouldn't worry about it Chris :y Ours are far too independent for it now anyway, and we're not having any babies to put in there so.. ;)
Chuckling at the idea of his bum hanging out of the litter tray though.. Ours came close a couple of times - then we invested in a litter tray with a lid ;D (Actually, have one of those spare if you want it, too! It's only cluttering up the garage and due for freecycling..)
Although Penny did once manage to use the wrong litter tray - as in the one with no litter in it .. my fault for leaving it there while I put litter in their new tray at the time. There's nothing like rescuing a dripping long haired kitten from a puddle of pee... ;D
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He looks just like my female cat Indiana ::) she's a right moody so an so at times .