The share my cat thread! #2

[MaineCoonMama]

@MensaBarbie1985 Oh, they're gorgeous! The kitten looks a lot like one I had years ago. Brought a big smile to my face

 

[AladdinSane]

mine are scared of the doorbell

Oh yes. The doorbell causes quite a stir in our house. And the window cleaner!!

Fireworks though, they aren't bothered at all! They'll sit and watch them for hours

 

[emm]

I like to be prepared I'm probably going to get a cat (probably 2) at the end of the year, anyone got any suggestions for cute/nice looking beds/bowls etc. Or any toys or anything else your cat loves. I was looking at a wall mounted scratching post, does anyone have one? Do your cats use it? Thought it would save some space but previous cats I’ve had have never used a scratching post.
They will be indoor cats, I have already bought some toys. Mainly bought toys which I can feed their meals in to make them work for their food to try and prevent them getting fat! I only bought them because I was buying something else from a shop online which had £7 delivery free so I bought the cat stuff so I’d get free delivery but thought I may as well keep buying things to be prepared and to spread the cost over the year rather than buying everything all at once.

I’ll probably buy all this stuff and the cats will sit on the bed/sofa and scratch the furniture

they will inevitably whatever you buy, my cats love toys with feathers on though

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

He's like a big teddy bear, loves his belly rubbed and is always ready for cuddles and head boops. I love him.

Gorgeous boy.

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

since that contaminated food scandal I have noticed lots of places seem to have a smaller selection. I don't shop online but for the shops near me that is the case atm

No food for cats on ocado.No food etc.

 

[emm]

Thats what we’re going to do, I can’t give him up I love him too much. I’m going to keep applying honestly and if we still haven’t been accepted for anywhere by the time we have to move I’ll have to hide him.

where i live we're technically not allowed them either, i have 2 and lots of my neihbours have cats anf even dogs. not surprised you cannot leave him

 

[Penguin86]

Never ever clipped the cats I’ve owned. They had scratching posts to file them down!

I have scratch posts but sometimes she gets stuck on it. She only gets her nails cut like twice a year

 

[mehere]

This is the closest these two get to lying next to each other these days I miss the old days where they would be all over each other

Omg are they wearing bandanas??

 

[mRsKbRoOkS]

Thank you! He's a big softy. It's thundering in my area right now and he's curled up next to me holding my arm and trying to bury his face in it. It's funny because he's so big but he's very much a mummy's boy

how old is he ? X

 

[emm]

So we’ve seen her again today and her collar has been taken off since last night she was in the bushes by our house, I sat on the corner and gently called her and had some treats but she just ran and hid from me again. I have no idea why she’s so scared of us. It’s honestly heartbreaking

I don't think she is scared of you, she wouldn't keep coming back if she was, probably just enjoying her adventure. If I were you as well as speaking to neighbours I would drop leaflets (ideally with a photo) in their letterboxes, also asking people not to feed her

just saw on another forum there is a sight called Doxdirect that allows you to order free missing posters https://www.doxdirect.com/help/free-missing-pet-posters/ might be of use to some of us (hopefully not but you never know) in the future

 

[Phoenix Lazarus]

His name should be Bigfoot!

 

[MaineCoonMama]

Thank you! A friend told me he looks like a wise old man. ‍

He does though! He has a very wise and serene face. I'm loving his nose, looks a bit like a love heart shape. He's just beautiful.

 

[Giggling Squid]

Never ever clipped the cats I’ve owned. They had scratching posts to file them down!

Her would be like daggers if we didn’t clip them every week. She’s an indoor cat, and has several scratch posts that she uses but if we didn’t clip them they would be dangerous. I guess with outdoor cats it may not be necessary, as hard roads etc will wear them down too. Our vet does it for her when we take her for a check up (she made her bleed once), and otherwise we do it ourselves. Just 1-2mm off the ends, never anywhere near to the quick.

I really don’t see the problem. You cut your own nails, right?

 

[MaineCoonMama]

just subscribed, the first post, are dreamies in america called temptations?!

They're called Temptations down here in Oz.

 

[MaineCoonMama]

gorgeous! my cat tries to fit herself into boxes she fit into as a 10 week old kitten, you can imagine if that works or not
my cats LOVE watching big cat docs on youtube, if you need a break from them hassling you to work etc I recommend playing one on the TVv, mine are alwys gripped!

There's also a pigeon channel on YouTube that always has at least one of them fascinated!

 

[Aceofspades]

Yes! I have had to buy a cheap one from my local corner shop recently which is nowhere near as good, hassle to change and smellls way worse, none of the supermarkets near me have it

Ah ok glad I’m not only one, wonder what’s causing it?! I’ve got to get some somewhere by Saturday otherwise my house will be stinking

 

[mehere]

theo is perfection

Aww you’re so kind Thankyou so much!

 

[MaineCoonMama]

I don't let mine out, I live on a main road and I'm also in an area with lots of birds and wild life. I'm lucky enough to have a spare room they can have as their own space.
Sometimes the middle one tries to leg it but he gets scared and runs back inside.
I do t know about a harness, that's a really individual thing.

 

[CookieMonsta]

Yes, they are

DCI CASSIE STUART!!! OMG I love that show. We're still waiting for the fourth season here.

Sorry about the off-topic, I just got excited seeing your user name!

 

[Dollylovesshoes]

I recommend getting a tunnel
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Awwwwww pretty Pixie.