Animal Tails... ;-)

MBrevard · 07 Jun 2003, 11:21

Animal Tale #1

Cat Bathing As A Martial Art

Some people say cats never have to be bathed. They say cats lick themselves clean. They say cats have a special enzyme of some sort in their saliva that works like new, improved Cheer detergent - dislodging the dirt where it hides and whisking it away.

I've spent most of my life believing this folklore. Like most blind believers, I've been able to discount all the facts to the contrary, the kitty odors that lurk in the corners of the garage and dirt smudges that cling to the throw rug by the fireplace.

The time comes, however, when a person must face reality: when she must look squarely in the face of massive public sentiment to the contrary and announce: "This cat smells like a port-a-potty on a hot day in Juarez."

When that day arrives at your house, as it has in mine, I have some advice you might consider as you place your feline friend under your arm and head for the bathtub:

Know that although the cat has the advantage of quickness and lack of concern for human life, you have the advantage of strength. Capitalize on that advantage by selecting the battlefield. Don't try to bathe him in an open area where he can force you to chase him. Pick a very small bathroom. If your bathroom is more than four feet square, I recommend that you get in the tub with the cat and close the sliding-glass doors as if you were about to take a shower. (A simple shower curtain will not do. A berserk cat can shred a three-ply rubber shower curtain quicker than a politician can shift positions.)
Know that a cat has claws and will not hesitate to remove all the skin from your body. Your advantage here is that you are smart and know how to dress to protect yourself. I recommend canvas overalls tucked into high-top construction boots, a pair of steel-mesh gloves, an army helmet, a hockey face mask, and a long-sleeved flak jacket.
Prepare everything in advance. There is no time to go out for a towel when you have a cat digging a hole in your flak jacket. Draw the water. Make sure the bottle of kitty shampoo is inside the glass enclosure. Make sure the towel can be reached, even if you are lying on your back in the water.
Use the element of surprise. Pick up your cat nonchalantly, as if to simply carry him to his supper dish. (Cats will not usually notice your strange attire. They have little or no interest in fashion as a rule. If he does notice your garb, calmly explain that you are taking part in a product testing experiment for Woolworths.)
Once you are inside the bathroom, speed is essential to survival. In a single liquid motion, shut the bathroom door, step into the tub enclosure, slide the glass door shut, dip the cat in the water and squirt him with shampoo. You have begun the wildest 45 seconds of your life.

Cats have no handles. Add the fact that he now has soapy fur, and the problem is radically compounded. Do not expect to hold on to him for more than two or three seconds at a time. When you have him, however, you must remember to give him another squirt of shampoo and rub like crazy. He'll then spring free and fall back into the water, thereby rinsing himself off. (The national record for cats is three latherings, so don't expect too much.)
Next, the cat must be dried. Novice cat bathers always assume this part will be the most difficult, for humans generally are worn out at this point and the cat is just getting really determined. In fact, the drying is simple compared to what you have just been through. That's because by now the cat is semipermanently affixed to your right leg. You simply pop the drain plug with your foot, reach for your towel and wait. (Occasionally, however, the cat will end up clinging to the top of your army helmet. If this happens, the best thing you can do is to shake him loose and to encourage him toward your leg.) After all the water is drained from the tub, it is a simple matter to just reach down and dry the cat.

In a few days the cat will relax enough to be removed from your leg. He will usually have nothing to say for about three weeks and will spend a lot of time sitting with his back to you. He might even become psychoceramic and develop the fixed stare of a plaster figurine.

You will be tempted to assume he is angry. This isn't usually the case. As a rule he is simply plotting ways to get through your defenses and injure you for life the next time you decide to give him a bath.

But at least now he smells a lot better.

(Source Unknown)

Have a purrrfect day!

Love,
MB
xxx

Asha · 07 Jun 2003, 15:51

Very funny MB,

but I'm so lucky...
I have two cats and yes, they actually love the bathtub....
You may not belive this but they do!

But good strategic advise for anyone who does have cats, needs to bath them and they DON'T like the water...

Nice one..
Asha

heat · 07 Jun 2003, 16:23

Good Advice

We used to keep Abbersynnian Swimming cats

thank god fer the shower as i never got a look in when i ran the bath...they used to jump in and do lengths, they loved it...worst thing was all the fur around the tub afterwards..much worse than a soap scum....

Heat
xxx

Jen · 07 Jun 2003, 18:15

Good stuff MB

Sounds nasty Heat

My cat won't go near a bath but has jumped in the shower a few times

Chris · 07 Jun 2003, 22:57

As well as bathing cats, it is important to know how to give them their medication. For htis reason,t he following information may be of use:HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL
1. Grasp cat firmly in your arms. Cradle its head on your elbow, just as if you were giving baby a bottle. Coo confidently, "That's a nice kitty." Drop pill into its mouth.
2. Retrieve cat from top of lamp and pill from under sofa.
3. Follow same procedure as in 1, but hold cat's front paws down with left hand and back paws down with elbow of right arm. Poke pill into its mouth with right forefinger.
4. Retrieve cat from under bed. Get new pill from bottle. (Resist impulse to get new cat.)
5. Again proceed as in 1, except when you have cat firmly cradled in bottle-feeding position, sit down on edge of chair, fold your torso over cat, bring your right hand over your left elbow, open cat's mouth by lifting the upper jaw and pop the pill in - quickly. Since your head is down by your knees, you won't be able to see what you're doing. That's just as well.
6. Leave cat hanging on drapes. Leave pill in your hair.
7. If you're a woman, have a good cry. If you're a man, have a good cry.
8. Now pull yourself together. Who's the boss here anyway? Retrieve cat and pill. Assuming position 1, say sternly, "Who's the boss here, anyway?" Open cat's mouth, take pill and...Oooops!
9. This isn't working, is it? Collapse and think. Aha! Those flashing claws are causing the chaos.
10. Crawl to linen closet. Drag back large beach towel. Spread towel on floor.
11. Retrieve cat from kitchen counter and pill from potted plant.
12. Spread cat on towel near one end with its head over long edge.
13. Flatten cat's front and back legs over its stomach. (Resist impulse to flatten cat.)
14. Roll cat in towel. Work fast; time and tabbies wait for no man-or woman.
15. Resume position 1. Rotate your left hand to cat's head. Press its mouth at the jaw hinges like opening the petals of a snapdragon.
16. Drop pill into cat's mouth and poke gently. Voila! It's done.
17. Vacuum up loose fur (cat's). Apply bandages to wounds (yours).
18. Take two aspirins and lie down.

Testify · 07 Jun 2003, 23:00

i dont have a cat so im ok, but i do have a golden retriever, now you would think that she would like water but no!! she has to be difficult!! its a nightmare!! she just shakes and shakes!! i have to wear goggles cos i get shampoo in my eyes

!!!!

then she doesnt even want to know us for the next week or so! she will only come to us for food!! typical!!

MBrevard · 08 Jun 2003, 02:03

Chris! Funny stuff! I LOVE THIS!!

After reading about giving cats a pill, I'm even more grateful for having dogs, like Testify!!

I don't think I could take the claws to be honest!! All we have to do is disguise the pill in a little sticky cheese and our 'girls' eat it right up!!

And Jen, Heat and Asha, you guys are LUCKY to have CATS that don't mind water! Just like your Golden Retriever, Testify, I have 5 dogs here who absolutely HATE it!! The rainy season is a LOT of fun at our house, trying to convince the two larger dogs to go outside to do their 'business.' One of them 'held it' for 36 solid hours once because she refused to go outside in the rain!!! I couldn't believe it!! Why don't they ALWAYS have that kind of control!!

Thankfully, the three little ones are boxed trained and we don't have to fight with them about this! They don't have to go out. But then...bath time is another story!

The minute we put them into even the tiniest amount of water, their little feet are paddling away--they're swimming and panicking! Even an inch of water and they're paddling like crazy!!

Please, give your all pets a big hug from me! I do LOVE animals, as you can tell!!

Hope you all had a great Saturday!!

Love to everyone,
MB
xxx

Bren · 08 Jun 2003, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBrevard

Chris! Funny stuff! I LOVE THIS!!

After reading about giving cats a pill, I'm even more grateful for having dogs, like Testify!!

I don't think I could take the claws to be honest!! All we have to do is disguise the pill in a little sticky cheese and our 'girls' eat it right up!!

Same with giving pills to cats. all you have to do with our two is wrap the pill in a piece of cheese slice (which they are addicted to), no problem what so ever. The stupid one (Marvin) sometimes thinks its a treat and eats it before you can put it in the cheese.

Chris · 08 Jun 2003, 15:49

With the best will in the world, my cat is as thick as two short planks!!!

About 18 months ago, we had to take her to the vets suffering from concussion. We had a wodden door removed and replaced witha glass one. She didn't realise it was still solid and knocked herself out trying to run through ti!

Also, she likes to sleep on the toilet cistern as it is in front of a window so gets nice and warm. One sunday afternoon, she was asleep there and I started the power drill ont eh other side of the wall. She jumped with fright at the noise and a rather soggy cat had to be retrieved from the toilet bowl!!!

She is currently draped across my shoulders pretending to be asleep. She has her eye on the cup of tea next to me for if she thinks i am not looking!! Havign said all that, she is the best cat in the world and despite being old (18 years) and ahving no ears (Skin cancer - white cats are prone to this) and suffering from rather excessive wind and generally being the Ozzy Osbourne of the cat world (will eat or drink anything and is generally dopey) I wouldn't change her for anything!!

Testify · 08 Jun 2003, 21:06

my dogs ok takin tablets, we either hide it in her food or open her mouth and give it to her, shez so gentle, i cant believe how she takes her cod liver oil tho!! she chews it!! ewwww....

dottie · 08 Jun 2003, 22:41

I've got 3 cats, Chrissy, Lady (Laddie really he/she's a transvestite long story) and Zeus they all like to join me in my corner bath well not actually in it but walk around till they get dizzy

and nearly fall in

But Zeus likes to climb on the basin when I'm cleaning my teeth and try to eat the toothpaste

dottie · 15 Sep 2003, 12:23

A Christmas Carol for Cats - maybe if you start training now it'll be able to sing it to you Christmas morning

Away from All Danger - Sing to:- Away in a Manger

Away from all danger not covered at all
There's sitting a turkey I'm hoping to maul
There's nobody looking, my fate I will seal
And don't you be thinking that guilt I will feel

Now I am so clever I am a good thief
I have to choose quickly 'tween turkey and beef
A fish in a bright dish or cream I will lick
And eat it all quickly until I am sick

I know its forbidden, I know it's the truth
To eat on the table is really uncouth
But this is so tempting I don't really care
And blame the soft humans for leaving it there

Bigmomma · 15 Sep 2003, 12:51

Thankyou so much for these funny stories,and for the early carol dottie.
we dont have cats either just two spaniels, who the same as retrievers
are supposed to like water, but sulk every time you give them a bath.
and then the minute they go out after the bath, they find the dirtiest
thing they can roll in.
They then look at you with a gloating look as much as to say, now whos
the boss?...
kezzzina

Crystal Eyes · 15 Sep 2003, 22:43

Great stories and carol guys.
I myself don't have cats but my sister does. She has four. I had to look after them for a couple of months. And I had to worm them during that time. Four unwilling cats, two pills each and me. It took a lot of effort. They like getting themselves in trouble to. One has fallen in the bath, one in the toilet, the same cat got his head stuck in a forgotten cat food tin ( he was alright though and all four of them together can't stand up to one ginger tabby! But I still love them even though they're not mine.

When I'm older...

plukie · 16 Sep 2003, 11:55

I used to have a black cat called Maxey. He was huge, more like the size of a Jack Russell. He went missing overnight, we searched and called but nothing, in the morning when my neighbour let her rabbit out to play in the garden, Maxey crawled out of the rabbit hutch. He had spent the night with the rabbit!!

Pixiedust · 16 Sep 2003, 21:52

that is so cute , but you try taking a dog for a walk that is
in season, and suddenly all the dogs in the area are your friend...
pixie

ROSIE · 16 Sep 2003, 21:55

I used to have a cat called Trigger

Rosie

Bigmomma · 16 Sep 2003, 22:09

still no news Rosie?
there is allways hope my mum was telling me about our suki
a siamese she used to have, a neighbour kept trying to lure
it away.
so she didnt find it for a few weeks then it sneaked out
and came home.
just dont loose hope.
kezzina

dottie · 16 Sep 2003, 23:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROSIE

I used to have a cat called Trigger

You still do Rosie, keep the faith, he will come home :)

Rosie

shadow1000001 · 17 Sep 2003, 05:42

I have 2 cats, Shadow and Midnight. They definately have different personalities but that is what makes them special.
Rosie,
Your cat will come home soon

Maria

07 Jun 2003, 11:21	#1
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Animal Tails... ;-) Animal Tale #1 Cat Bathing As A Martial Art Some people say cats never have to be bathed. They say cats lick themselves clean. They say cats have a special enzyme of some sort in their saliva that works like new, improved Cheer detergent - dislodging the dirt where it hides and whisking it away. I've spent most of my life believing this folklore. Like most blind believers, I've been able to discount all the facts to the contrary, the kitty odors that lurk in the corners of the garage and dirt smudges that cling to the throw rug by the fireplace. The time comes, however, when a person must face reality: when she must look squarely in the face of massive public sentiment to the contrary and announce: "This cat smells like a port-a-potty on a hot day in Juarez." When that day arrives at your house, as it has in mine, I have some advice you might consider as you place your feline friend under your arm and head for the bathtub: Know that although the cat has the advantage of quickness and lack of concern for human life, you have the advantage of strength. Capitalize on that advantage by selecting the battlefield. Don't try to bathe him in an open area where he can force you to chase him. Pick a very small bathroom. If your bathroom is more than four feet square, I recommend that you get in the tub with the cat and close the sliding-glass doors as if you were about to take a shower. (A simple shower curtain will not do. A berserk cat can shred a three-ply rubber shower curtain quicker than a politician can shift positions.) Know that a cat has claws and will not hesitate to remove all the skin from your body. Your advantage here is that you are smart and know how to dress to protect yourself. I recommend canvas overalls tucked into high-top construction boots, a pair of steel-mesh gloves, an army helmet, a hockey face mask, and a long-sleeved flak jacket. Prepare everything in advance. There is no time to go out for a towel when you have a cat digging a hole in your flak jacket. Draw the water. Make sure the bottle of kitty shampoo is inside the glass enclosure. Make sure the towel can be reached, even if you are lying on your back in the water. Use the element of surprise. Pick up your cat nonchalantly, as if to simply carry him to his supper dish. (Cats will not usually notice your strange attire. They have little or no interest in fashion as a rule. If he does notice your garb, calmly explain that you are taking part in a product testing experiment for Woolworths.) Once you are inside the bathroom, speed is essential to survival. In a single liquid motion, shut the bathroom door, step into the tub enclosure, slide the glass door shut, dip the cat in the water and squirt him with shampoo. You have begun the wildest 45 seconds of your life. Cats have no handles. Add the fact that he now has soapy fur, and the problem is radically compounded. Do not expect to hold on to him for more than two or three seconds at a time. When you have him, however, you must remember to give him another squirt of shampoo and rub like crazy. He'll then spring free and fall back into the water, thereby rinsing himself off. (The national record for cats is three latherings, so don't expect too much.) Next, the cat must be dried. Novice cat bathers always assume this part will be the most difficult, for humans generally are worn out at this point and the cat is just getting really determined. In fact, the drying is simple compared to what you have just been through. That's because by now the cat is semipermanently affixed to your right leg. You simply pop the drain plug with your foot, reach for your towel and wait. (Occasionally, however, the cat will end up clinging to the top of your army helmet. If this happens, the best thing you can do is to shake him loose and to encourage him toward your leg.) After all the water is drained from the tub, it is a simple matter to just reach down and dry the cat. In a few days the cat will relax enough to be removed from your leg. He will usually have nothing to say for about three weeks and will spend a lot of time sitting with his back to you. He might even become psychoceramic and develop the fixed stare of a plaster figurine. You will be tempted to assume he is angry. This isn't usually the case. As a rule he is simply plotting ways to get through your defenses and injure you for life the next time you decide to give him a bath. But at least now he smells a lot better. (Source Unknown) Have a purrrfect day! Love, MB xxx

07 Jun 2003, 15:51	#2
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	Very funny MB, but I'm so lucky... I have two cats and yes, they actually love the bathtub.... You may not belive this but they do! But good strategic advise for anyone who does have cats, needs to bath them and they DON'T like the water... Nice one.. Asha

07 Jun 2003, 16:23	#3
heat Rampant Loafer... Join Date: 29.07.2002 Location: welshy wales Posts: 5,706	Good Advice We used to keep Abbersynnian Swimming cats thank god fer the shower as i never got a look in when i ran the bath...they used to jump in and do lengths, they loved it...worst thing was all the fur around the tub afterwards..much worse than a soap scum.... Heat xxx

07 Jun 2003, 18:15	#4
Jen Arrrgh! Join Date: 01.03.2003 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,938	Good stuff MB Sounds nasty Heat My cat won't go near a bath but has jumped in the shower a few times

07 Jun 2003, 22:57	#5
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	As well as bathing cats, it is important to know how to give them their medication. For htis reason,t he following information may be of use:HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL 1. Grasp cat firmly in your arms. Cradle its head on your elbow, just as if you were giving baby a bottle. Coo confidently, "That's a nice kitty." Drop pill into its mouth. 2. Retrieve cat from top of lamp and pill from under sofa. 3. Follow same procedure as in 1, but hold cat's front paws down with left hand and back paws down with elbow of right arm. Poke pill into its mouth with right forefinger. 4. Retrieve cat from under bed. Get new pill from bottle. (Resist impulse to get new cat.) 5. Again proceed as in 1, except when you have cat firmly cradled in bottle-feeding position, sit down on edge of chair, fold your torso over cat, bring your right hand over your left elbow, open cat's mouth by lifting the upper jaw and pop the pill in - quickly. Since your head is down by your knees, you won't be able to see what you're doing. That's just as well. 6. Leave cat hanging on drapes. Leave pill in your hair. 7. If you're a woman, have a good cry. If you're a man, have a good cry. 8. Now pull yourself together. Who's the boss here anyway? Retrieve cat and pill. Assuming position 1, say sternly, "Who's the boss here, anyway?" Open cat's mouth, take pill and...Oooops! 9. This isn't working, is it? Collapse and think. Aha! Those flashing claws are causing the chaos. 10. Crawl to linen closet. Drag back large beach towel. Spread towel on floor. 11. Retrieve cat from kitchen counter and pill from potted plant. 12. Spread cat on towel near one end with its head over long edge. 13. Flatten cat's front and back legs over its stomach. (Resist impulse to flatten cat.) 14. Roll cat in towel. Work fast; time and tabbies wait for no man-or woman. 15. Resume position 1. Rotate your left hand to cat's head. Press its mouth at the jaw hinges like opening the petals of a snapdragon. 16. Drop pill into cat's mouth and poke gently. Voila! It's done. 17. Vacuum up loose fur (cat's). Apply bandages to wounds (yours). 18. Take two aspirins and lie down.

07 Jun 2003, 23:00	#6
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	i dont have a cat so im ok, but i do have a golden retriever, now you would think that she would like water but no!! she has to be difficult!! its a nightmare!! she just shakes and shakes!! i have to wear goggles cos i get shampoo in my eyes !!!! then she doesnt even want to know us for the next week or so! she will only come to us for food!! typical!!

08 Jun 2003, 02:03	#7
MBrevard Super Loafer Join Date: 06.02.2003 Location: Deceased Posts: 761	Chris! Funny stuff! I LOVE THIS!! After reading about giving cats a pill, I'm even more grateful for having dogs, like Testify!! I don't think I could take the claws to be honest!! All we have to do is disguise the pill in a little sticky cheese and our 'girls' eat it right up!! And Jen, Heat and Asha, you guys are LUCKY to have CATS that don't mind water! Just like your Golden Retriever, Testify, I have 5 dogs here who absolutely HATE it!! The rainy season is a LOT of fun at our house, trying to convince the two larger dogs to go outside to do their 'business.' One of them 'held it' for 36 solid hours once because she refused to go outside in the rain!!! I couldn't believe it!! Why don't they ALWAYS have that kind of control!! Thankfully, the three little ones are boxed trained and we don't have to fight with them about this! They don't have to go out. But then...bath time is another story! The minute we put them into even the tiniest amount of water, their little feet are paddling away--they're swimming and panicking! Even an inch of water and they're paddling like crazy!! Please, give your all pets a big hug from me! I do LOVE animals, as you can tell!! Hope you all had a great Saturday!! Love to everyone, MB xxx

08 Jun 2003, 15:49	#9
Chris Mega Loafer Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Somewhere in the real world. Posts: 7,527	With the best will in the world, my cat is as thick as two short planks!!! About 18 months ago, we had to take her to the vets suffering from concussion. We had a wodden door removed and replaced witha glass one. She didn't realise it was still solid and knocked herself out trying to run through ti! Also, she likes to sleep on the toilet cistern as it is in front of a window so gets nice and warm. One sunday afternoon, she was asleep there and I started the power drill ont eh other side of the wall. She jumped with fright at the noise and a rather soggy cat had to be retrieved from the toilet bowl!!! She is currently draped across my shoulders pretending to be asleep. She has her eye on the cup of tea next to me for if she thinks i am not looking!! Havign said all that, she is the best cat in the world and despite being old (18 years) and ahving no ears (Skin cancer - white cats are prone to this) and suffering from rather excessive wind and generally being the Ozzy Osbourne of the cat world (will eat or drink anything and is generally dopey) I wouldn't change her for anything!!

08 Jun 2003, 21:06	#10
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	my dogs ok takin tablets, we either hide it in her food or open her mouth and give it to her, shez so gentle, i cant believe how she takes her cod liver oil tho!! she chews it!! ewwww....

08 Jun 2003, 22:41	#11
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	I've got 3 cats, Chrissy, Lady (Laddie really he/she's a transvestite long story) and Zeus they all like to join me in my corner bath well not actually in it but walk around till they get dizzy and nearly fall in But Zeus likes to climb on the basin when I'm cleaning my teeth and try to eat the toothpaste

15 Sep 2003, 12:23	#12
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	A Christmas Carol for Cats - maybe if you start training now it'll be able to sing it to you Christmas morning Away from All Danger - Sing to:- Away in a Manger Away from all danger not covered at all There's sitting a turkey I'm hoping to maul There's nobody looking, my fate I will seal And don't you be thinking that guilt I will feel Now I am so clever I am a good thief I have to choose quickly 'tween turkey and beef A fish in a bright dish or cream I will lick And eat it all quickly until I am sick I know its forbidden, I know it's the truth To eat on the table is really uncouth But this is so tempting I don't really care And blame the soft humans for leaving it there

15 Sep 2003, 12:51	#13
Bigmomma Super Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Somewhere in time in my mind......... Posts: 655	Thankyou so much for these funny stories,and for the early carol dottie. we dont have cats either just two spaniels, who the same as retrievers are supposed to like water, but sulk every time you give them a bath. and then the minute they go out after the bath, they find the dirtiest thing they can roll in. They then look at you with a gloating look as much as to say, now whos the boss?... kezzzina

15 Sep 2003, 22:43	#14
Crystal Eyes Super Loafer Join Date: 09.07.2003 Location: In the clouds Posts: 649	Great stories and carol guys. I myself don't have cats but my sister does. She has four. I had to look after them for a couple of months. And I had to worm them during that time. Four unwilling cats, two pills each and me. It took a lot of effort. They like getting themselves in trouble to. One has fallen in the bath, one in the toilet, the same cat got his head stuck in a forgotten cat food tin ( he was alright though and all four of them together can't stand up to one ginger tabby! But I still love them even though they're not mine. When I'm older...

16 Sep 2003, 11:55	#15
plukie Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.07.2003 Location: Plymouth, Devon Posts: 199	I used to have a black cat called Maxey. He was huge, more like the size of a Jack Russell. He went missing overnight, we searched and called but nothing, in the morning when my neighbour let her rabbit out to play in the garden, Maxey crawled out of the rabbit hutch. He had spent the night with the rabbit!!

16 Sep 2003, 21:52	#16
Pixiedust Rookie Join Date: 14.09.2003 Location: Bottom of the Garden Posts: 20	that is so cute , but you try taking a dog for a walk that is in season, and suddenly all the dogs in the area are your friend... pixie

16 Sep 2003, 21:55	#17
ROSIE Invisible again! Join Date: 30.06.2003 Location: Suffolk Posts: 1,240	I used to have a cat called Trigger Rosie

16 Sep 2003, 22:09	#18
Bigmomma Super Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Somewhere in time in my mind......... Posts: 655	still no news Rosie? there is allways hope my mum was telling me about our suki a siamese she used to have, a neighbour kept trying to lure it away. so she didnt find it for a few weeks then it sneaked out and came home. just dont loose hope. kezzina

17 Sep 2003, 05:42	#20
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	I have 2 cats, Shadow and Midnight. They definately have different personalities but that is what makes them special. Rosie, Your cat will come home soon Maria