Cat Lovers Thread

[HenryBHough]

Our little girl, Shadow, died about a year ago after a bone cancer took her lower jaw. We were able to keep her going for weeks with food thinned with whole milk but when it was clear she was fading we couldn't not......

Her lifelong companion (see my avatar) still searches for her, crying sadly, then gives it up for a few days and starts all over. Both would now be almost 15.

 

[Mertex]

This is my guy. But he's been gone now for 4 years. He was 16.

Awww, so cute...I bet you do miss him. We still miss our Oso...he was very special.

 

[Mertex]

Our little girl, Shadow, died about a year ago after a bone cancer took her lower jaw. We were able to keep her going for weeks with food thinned with whole milk but when it was clear she was fading we couldn't not......

Her lifelong companion (see my avatar) still searches for her, crying sadly, then gives it up for a few days and starts all over. Both would now be almost 15.

We had a cat named Shadow...a long time ago...in Alabama.

 

[Mertex]

Our outdoor cats cannot stand squirrels....they will run them off...sometimes they end up climbing the trees almost to the top...the squirrel ends up jumping to another tree to get away, but saw this video, thought it was neat.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=z6BNblHET_c]Cat and Squirrel Play Together On Rooftop - YouTube[/ame]

 

[Kooshdakhaa]

I have my very own "grumpy cat." His name is Potion. That's short for Love Potion Number 9. But he's no lover. He doesn't just look grumpy, he really is grumpy! Oh, Lord, and I have to groom him so I won't be too embarrassed when I take him in for his shots tomorrow. He doesn't like being groomed. Or getting shots. But oddly enough he gets really mellow in his carrier in the car and actually seems to enjoy the ride.

 

[Kooshdakhaa]

Oh, and by the way, Potion does have two perfectly fine, healthy eyes. I don't know why in that picture it looks like he's missing an eye!

 

[Mertex]

 

[Mertex]

Oh, and by the way, Potion does have two perfectly fine, healthy eyes. I don't know why in that picture it looks like he's missing an eye!

I went back and took a look....he just had it shut.....

 

[Mr Natural]

Out walking the dog this morning we came upon a hawk eating a dead cat.

Don't know if the hawk took down the cat or if cat was already dead. But whatever the case, I could tell the hawk was not about to take any shit from my dog.

 

[Mertex]

Neat story:


It all began when Eric Hanst and his fellow sailors were Navy deployed overseas. When they were in port for a few days, they were greeted by an unexpected guest. “A cat came aboard via mooring line. We lost track of her, and found her later that evening. We managed to get her back to the pier, and waved goodbye as we took off. This cat seemed unusually upset by this,” said Hanst.
What they did not know was that the cat didn’t just come alone. “It turns out, when she managed to sneak on board, she also managed to smuggle on three kittens. We thought she had given birth on the ship, but it was pointed out to us that they were too big to be only a few days old.”
When they were sailing off, no one on board was aware of the kittens. The little ones were very confused, looking for their mom for almost four days until they were discovered in the machine shop. “We found one initially and the other two a couple hours afterwards,” Hanst added.
Even though the crew had little experience bottle feeding a kitten, they all jumped into action, doing everything they could to help these little creatures. They did not have a bottle, so they improvised. They found boxes and necessary things to make a temporary nest for the kittens. They were all so proud, holding their new furry buddies and letting them climb all over them. When it comes to bottle feeding the kittens, these sailors showed remarkable love and care to the tiny little creatures that were about the size of their palm. They were gentle to the kittens and tended to their every whim.
“After the initial shock of being found, and feeding, the kittens were just as happy and playful as any other cute little bugger you’d find anywhere else. They were a great boost to crew morale, and I LOVED THEM,” said Hanst.
After they docked, the kittens were transported to local veterinary services. “We managed to find homes for all three kittens. I talked a friend into adopting one of the kittens, the other two were taken in by my a ‘cat couple’ who are regular rescuers.”
The soldiers rescued the kittens and the kittens gave them the companionship and love they needed during these long voyages. They both needed one another and it was a blessing that they found each other.

Read more at Navy Sailors Bonded with 3 Stowaway Kittens

 

[Mertex]

 

[Kooshdakhaa]

Neat story:


It all began when Eric Hanst and his fellow sailors were Navy deployed overseas. When they were in port for a few days, they were greeted by an unexpected guest. “A cat came aboard via mooring line. We lost track of her, and found her later that evening. We managed to get her back to the pier, and waved goodbye as we took off. This cat seemed unusually upset by this,” said Hanst.
What they did not know was that the cat didn’t just come alone. “It turns out, when she managed to sneak on board, she also managed to smuggle on three kittens. We thought she had given birth on the ship, but it was pointed out to us that they were too big to be only a few days old.”
When they were sailing off, no one on board was aware of the kittens. The little ones were very confused, looking for their mom for almost four days until they were discovered in the machine shop. “We found one initially and the other two a couple hours afterwards,” Hanst added.
Even though the crew had little experience bottle feeding a kitten, they all jumped into action, doing everything they could to help these little creatures. They did not have a bottle, so they improvised. They found boxes and necessary things to make a temporary nest for the kittens. They were all so proud, holding their new furry buddies and letting them climb all over them. When it comes to bottle feeding the kittens, these sailors showed remarkable love and care to the tiny little creatures that were about the size of their palm. They were gentle to the kittens and tended to their every whim.
“After the initial shock of being found, and feeding, the kittens were just as happy and playful as any other cute little bugger you’d find anywhere else. They were a great boost to crew morale, and I LOVED THEM,” said Hanst.
After they docked, the kittens were transported to local veterinary services. “We managed to find homes for all three kittens. I talked a friend into adopting one of the kittens, the other two were taken in by my a ‘cat couple’ who are regular rescuers.”
The soldiers rescued the kittens and the kittens gave them the companionship and love they needed during these long voyages. They both needed one another and it was a blessing that they found each other.

Read more at Navy Sailors Bonded with 3 Stowaway Kittens

Made me feel sad for the momma cat, though.

 

[Mertex]

Neat story:


It all began when Eric Hanst and his fellow sailors were Navy deployed overseas. When they were in port for a few days, they were greeted by an unexpected guest. “A cat came aboard via mooring line. We lost track of her, and found her later that evening. We managed to get her back to the pier, and waved goodbye as we took off. This cat seemed unusually upset by this,” said Hanst.
What they did not know was that the cat didn’t just come alone. “It turns out, when she managed to sneak on board, she also managed to smuggle on three kittens. We thought she had given birth on the ship, but it was pointed out to us that they were too big to be only a few days old.”
When they were sailing off, no one on board was aware of the kittens. The little ones were very confused, looking for their mom for almost four days until they were discovered in the machine shop. “We found one initially and the other two a couple hours afterwards,” Hanst added.
Even though the crew had little experience bottle feeding a kitten, they all jumped into action, doing everything they could to help these little creatures. They did not have a bottle, so they improvised. They found boxes and necessary things to make a temporary nest for the kittens. They were all so proud, holding their new furry buddies and letting them climb all over them. When it comes to bottle feeding the kittens, these sailors showed remarkable love and care to the tiny little creatures that were about the size of their palm. They were gentle to the kittens and tended to their every whim.
“After the initial shock of being found, and feeding, the kittens were just as happy and playful as any other cute little bugger you’d find anywhere else. They were a great boost to crew morale, and I LOVED THEM,” said Hanst.
After they docked, the kittens were transported to local veterinary services. “We managed to find homes for all three kittens. I talked a friend into adopting one of the kittens, the other two were taken in by my a ‘cat couple’ who are regular rescuers.”
The soldiers rescued the kittens and the kittens gave them the companionship and love they needed during these long voyages. They both needed one another and it was a blessing that they found each other.

Read more at Navy Sailors Bonded with 3 Stowaway Kittens

Made me feel sad for the momma cat, though.

I know. Hopefully cats don't have long memories....and her kittens were kept safe.

 

[Mertex]

 

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[Luddly Neddite]

Find the cat ...

There's a black and white cat in this photo. Can you find him?

If not, I did and would be more than happy to give you directions.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Out walking the dog this morning we came upon a hawk eating a dead cat.

Don't know if the hawk took down the cat or if cat was already dead. But whatever the case, I could tell the hawk was not about to take any shit from my dog.

Interesting to me is that raptors can find carrion.

Besides the vulture, birds have no sense of smell to speak of. Being true predators, they see what is moving but have trouble seeing what is still. And yet, they can find carrion.

The hawk would have flown away if you had approached but would probably have come back after you moved on.

 

[HenryBHough]

Ravens are big on carrion but I've never seen one kill.

Eagles are a serious threat where I live. On that account my remaining cat (the other died naturally) gets out only into a very large cage with a chicken-wire roof. Too many instances of small pets being carried off. I hate confining him but he has a demonstrated fear of heights (so un-catlike) and probably would be too paralyzed with fear to even try to fight back.

 

[Luddly Neddite]

Cat Born With Backwards Legs Can Now Walk & Run
Stockings was born with backwards legs. He couldn’t stand or walk, but the people from Chicago’s Tree House wouldn’t give up on him.
Read more at Cat Born With Backwards Legs Can Now Walk & Run

“It is incredible to see him take a few, tentative steps as he learns to navigate on his new legs.”
Read more at Cat Born With Backwards Legs Can Now Walk & Run

Look at this face -

The story, more photos and a video at the link.

Our cat Skip, was a special needs kitten. We took him knowing we would have to amputate one front leg. He never seemed to notice - it never slowed him down.

We've decided its time to go back to fostering and told our vet and the shelter we would take the special needs cats.