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[Epona]

Kizzy caught during crazy cat hour, dragging herself along furniture! She is NUTS View attachment 284154

My Radar used to spend ages doing complete circuits upside down clinging onto the under side of the edge of the sofa - it was positioned in such a way that he was able to go all the way around unimpeded. We were concerned for a bit that he might end up bald on his back from doing it but thankfully not!

 

[oryx]

The little cat that hangs out in our garden pretty often had enough of the shite weather and decided to come in to say hello this morning. Which then left me in a tricky position when I finished breakfast, since I didn't want to either trap them in the house or else go away and leave the back door wide open, so I was just kind of stuck there until they got bored and wandered off:
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That top photo could easily be our Zoe.

Not just the markings, but the moment of threshold indecision putting you in the position of keeping the back door open until they decide 'in or out?'.

 

[ddraig]

The little cat that hangs out in our garden pretty often had enough of the shite weather and decided to come in to say hello this morning. Which then left me in a tricky position when I finished breakfast, since I didn't want to either trap them in the house or else go away and leave the back door wide open, so I was just kind of stuck there until they got bored and wandered off:
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awwww, looks a bit like Misty!

 

[hitmouse]

My parents have just got a new one with similar fur to that (and so presumably to Misty and Zoe as well?), hoping to be able to visit them and post more pics in the near future.

 

[ddraig]

And Misty came on the bed earlier when I was napping, and stayed for a fair few strokes
Still running away from us a fair bit of the time but getting more confident, despite her terror of a sister!

 

[Cloo]

Doing A Lurk

 

[Epona]

Doing A Lurk

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I feel as though she should be a meme - a "not putting up with your shit" sort of theme.

Beautiful cat

 

[Cloo]

Doing a disapprove

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Doing a disapprove

i can feel a photoshopping coming on, but haven't quite worked out what...

 

[Epona]

i can feel a photoshopping coming on, but haven't quite worked out what...

Gwan gwan gwan gwan

 

[fucthest8]

What a beautiful smile

Don't be fooled, he's the terror of the neighbourhood. One of them was complaining that he goes into their kitchen and sprays. He's neutered, just fiercely territorial. Still, he does keep the rat population down!

 

[Epona]

Don't be fooled, he's the terror of the neighbourhood. One of them was complaining that he goes into their kitchen and sprays. He's neutered, just fiercely territorial. Still, he does keep the rat population down!

If I lived nearer I might ask to borrow him if he is a good mouser/ratter, my remaining 2 are a bit clueless (I love them though and we all have lots of lovely cuddles every day, but they are elderly and both sleep while mice raid the cat food bowl, which is not ideal).

 

[Storm Fox]

Kitty reunited with her owner, hopefully it's nothing serious.

Update. She is OK, she had an infection in her paw, but is now on antibiotics and pain meds.

 

[fucthest8]

If I lived nearer I might ask to borrow him if he is a good mouser/ratter, my remaining 2 are a bit clueless (I love them though and we all have lots of lovely cuddles every day, but they are elderly and both sleep while mice raid the cat food bowl, which is not ideal).

Yeah, he seems to be the only one - of the other two, one gets the very occasional sparrow (not for a while now, she's getting on) and the other, somehow, brings in unharmed moths to show us. Well, unharmed if we then let them out, otherwise she eats them eventually.
Lyndon seems to love a rodent. Couple of the rats have been big
Have you tried Lavender to deter the mice? Probably an old wives tale but seemed to work for our larder. Also, not much use if you hate the smell of Lavender yourself

 

[Epona]

Yeah, he seems to be the only one - of the other two, one gets the very occasional sparrow (not for a while now, she's getting on) and the other, somehow, brings in unharmed moths to show us. Well, unharmed if we then let them out, otherwise she eats them eventually.
Lyndon seems to love a rodent. Couple of the rats have been big
Have you tried Lavender to deter the mice? Probably an old wives tale but seemed to work for our larder. Also, not much use if you hate the smell of Lavender yourself

I will give lavender a go, I think my parents have a lavender bush in their garden so I will ask for some. Ty for the tip, trying anything at this point - but being careful about what might be harmful to the cats - but lavender should be ok!

(I love the smell of lavender so no issues there)

 

[Storm Fox]

Be careful with lavender, it's toxic to cats:

Is Lavender Safe for Cats? | Great Pet Care

While lavender has many benefits for humans, it is not safe for cats. Read more about cats and lavender from Great Pet Care's vet experts.

www.greatpetcare.com

My most asked thing to Alexa is "Is <whatever> toxic to cats" Alexa normally gives a sensible answer, and which is normally yes.

 

[Me76]

Wish I could have stayed in bed like this this morning.

 

[Epona]

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Wish I could have stayed in bed like this this morning.

I think we have those covers somewhere! Not the cat though, love ginger tabbies but do not have one here!

 

[fucthest8]

I will give lavender a go, I think my parents have a lavender bush in their garden so I will ask for some. Ty for the tip, trying anything at this point - but being careful about what might be harmful to the cats - but lavender should be ok!

(I love the smell of lavender so no issues there)

Be careful with lavender, it's toxic to cats:

Is Lavender Safe for Cats? | Great Pet Care

While lavender has many benefits for humans, it is not safe for cats. Read more about cats and lavender from Great Pet Care's vet experts.

www.greatpetcare.com

My most asked thing to Alexa is "Is <whatever> toxic to cats" Alexa normally gives a sensible answer, and which is normally yes.

Get some lavender oil, stick it on cotton wool. Unless your cats are known for eating cotton wool


E2A: Fucksake!
"According to the ASPCA, cats are especially sensitive to essential oils and they can experience gastrointestinal upset, central nervous system depression, and even liver damage when significant quantities are ingested."

 

[philosophical]

Two from this morning down the end of the road. The red cat who used to venture up our end before Harry turned up.
Then my old friend Talking Cat from down on the corner, who true to form came to greet me with his usual range of prraaps, brupps, and lightweight yowls and meows.

 

[Cloo]

This morning Vastra managed to brush her flank against this big soap-infused sponge in the bathroom, thus creating a large matted soapy patch. So she is thoroughly disgusterated that I have just attempted to flannel and shower it off. To reassure you, I am unharmed....

 

[Epona]

This morning Vastra managed to brush her flank against this big soap-infused sponge in the bathroom, thus creating a large matted soapy patch. So she is thoroughly disgusterated that I have just attempted to flannel and shower it off. To reassure you, I am unharmed....

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I didn't think it was possible for her to look any more grumpy, but there you go

 

[Storm Fox]

One of my cats, Ginge, He was a rescue cat and the that's the name he came with:

Smart boy:

I don't normally dress him up but Mrs Fox cut the worn out collar of a good shirt* and it just slipped over his head

My Little NipHead




*Mrs Fox is into sewing, we're currently watch binge watching sewing bee.

 

[Epona]

One of my cats, Ginge, He was a rescue cat and the that's the name he came with:

Smart boy:
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I don't normally dress him up but Mr Fox cut the worn out collar of a good shirt* and it just slipped over his head

My Little NipHead

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*Mrs Fox is into sewing, we're currently watch binge watching sewing bee.

He is really quite lovely bless him

 

[Storm Fox]

Our Neighbours, the same ones with cat with the painful paw upthread call him Poirot cos of his 'tash . But TBH he very much lacks the Little Grey Cells.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

This morning Vastra managed to brush her flank against this big soap-infused sponge in the bathroom, thus creating a large matted soapy patch. So she is thoroughly disgusterated that I have just attempted to flannel and shower it off. To reassure you, I am unharmed....

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she needs a pair of glasses to look at you over the top of.

i'm getting this sort of vibe

 

[LeytonCatLady]

she needs a pair of glasses to look at you over the top of.

i'm getting this sort of vibe

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"We are not a-mew-sed!"

 

[Cloo]

I seem top be forgiven. Though it's not helping that we're going away for a week tomorrow leaving her to be fed by the neighbours.

 

[donkyboy]

Bella looking fresh

 

[philosophical]

A little series of photos about the mini Bloom experience this morning.
The first photo is tainted by the grubby glass on my back door, but there is Bloom looking cute waiting in his usual morning place.
Secondly Bloom is in, lying down in a doorway to scope all places and people indoors.
Thirdly I went outside and Bloom seems to be enquiring as to where his cuppa is!