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[trashpony]

When my mum was a lass she had a cat that followed her to the end of the road her school was in and would be there every day when she came out.

Hopefully, if he's not lying around in a busy road and it's only during the day, should be ok. There's one near me who sleeps nowhere else it seems.

Our road isn't very busy but we live on a corner so people can't see the cat until they turn it iyswim. It's mainly people who live here though (our road doesn't go anywhere useful) so hopefully they're primed for it

 

[fucthest8]

Ask one of your neighbours before the corner to stick a sign up. Mate of mine used to have one "SLOW DOWN! Kids and pets in road. (I've tried, really I have) "

 

[Manter]

idiot cat didn't want to be woken up this morning

 

[moose]

Clearly miffed.

 

[Manter]

Ha ha! That's an ace face

 

[oryx]

Miniature lion cat!!

 

[colacubes]

Stan =

 

[butchersapron]

(Can i just say, thanks for everyone posting supportive stuff since geri died. I've not had the chance to say it, but it is appreciated - i'm putting this in brackets as i think the good stuff, the happy side of the thread needs go on)

 

[Ms T]

Sorry to hear about Geri-cat.

 

[Ms T]

Hendrix was ridiculously full of sticky burrs yesterday. I managed to comb most of the out, much to his disgust. But he's obviously got somewhere he likes to sleep that is covered in the damn things.

 

[moose]

it's the time of year, isn't it! Stan gets all sorts of sticky plant life, and baby slugs stuck in his fur at the moment, and is most resistant to combing.

 

[story]

It's awful to lose a furry companion. I'm so sorry for your loss, Geri.

I came here to report that my one-eyed-cat is doing very well indeed, quite back to his old self. He has a cat-ladder so that he can climb up to the top of the wall and thence out of the garden, because his one-eyed-ness means he can't gauge distance and it was putting him off the leap to the top of the wall, so he was kinda trapped in a bullpen. Anyway, over the last full moon, he disappeared for a whole day and a half. I was worried cos he'd not done that before at this new house, although he used to go off for days at a time when he was younger. He came home to eat, sleep and wash, and get a hit of catnip, then off out again for the entire day.

I was so glad he was back to his old ways, but oh! I did miss him, cos I'd gotten used to having his company all day.

Since the full moon, he's stuck pretty close to home. I've had a few cats that seemed especially roam-prone at the full of the moon. Anyone else so noticed this with their cats? Living in the city, with street lights and so on, it can't be just the extra light, can it?

Anyway, last night he was out the front of the house and I was spying on him out the window oops and I saw a young fox lurking about. I rapped hard on the window to startle to fox, and I was about to go to open the door for the cat to come in, but I noticed that neither cat nor fox were especially interested in each other. Fox snooped about in next door's garden, one-eyed-cat just sat and watched him. But when Foxy started to jump over into our garden, the cat leaped up and told him to fuck off out of it, and the fox fucked off. This cat has seen off foxes in the past, and I was so pleased to see that he has his old confidence back. I did go open the for him after that and he sauntered in all tail-high and proud as punch.

 

[Epona]

Geri, I am sorry for your loss

 

[toggle]

madamme has decided to take advantage of the good weather, she's coming in twice a day to be fed, then disapearing again. I've seen her for a total of about 3 hours in the last week.

 

[slightlytouched]

Anyway, last night he was out the front of the house and I was spying on him out the window oops and I saw a young fox lurking about. I rapped hard on the window to startle to fox, and I was about to go to open the door for the cat to come in, but I noticed that neither cat nor fox were especially interested in each other. Fox snooped about in next door's garden, one-eyed-cat just sat and watched him. But when Foxy started to jump over into our garden, the cat leaped up and told him to fuck off out of it, and the fox fucked off.

The foxes and cats where I am aren't fussed about each other. I think the mum brings the cubs over to feed on the food we put out for the stray cat, so they get used to the cats.

 

[CRI]

Been away - so sad to hear about Geri cat & warmest thoughts to Geri & Butchers. Extra scritches to Jimmy, too.

 

[Cribynkle]

Been away - so sad to hear about Geri cat & warmest thoughts to Geri & Butchers. Extra scritches to Jimmy, too.

I've not been in for a bit either. So sorry Geri

 

[ringo]

Our rubbish cat and the fox family all ignore each other. The amount of wildflife in my garden and those adjoining are bringing all the local cats to my yard though, noisily fighting it out for predator rights on fledgling birds and baby mice. Three mornings in a row I've had to clear up mice guts from the floor.

 

[Cribynkle]

Our rubbish cat and the fox family all ignore each other. The amount of wildflife in my garden and those adjoining are bringing all the local cats to my yard though, noisily fighting it out for predator rights on fledgling birds and baby mice. Three mornings in a row I've had to clear up mice guts from the floor.

I once had to tell Higgins off for playing with our local mangy fox in the ginnel

 

[CRI]

Breeze farting around in the back garden.

 

[Geri]

I had a letter from Direct Line today sympathising with the loss of my dear pet Geri and advising me that if I was having difficulty coping with my loss, I could ring their pet bereavement counsellors to talk with someone who cares and understands. I have found it horrible coming home and not being greeted by her at the door, but I don't need to talk to anyone about it.

Since she's been gone, Jimmy has undergone a personality transplant and become all loving and slightly annoying. I Furminated him earlier and he loved it, but got all over excited and tried to bite my foot.

 

[CRI]

I didn't realise insurance companies offered that. It sounds like Jimmy's doing his best to help you feel better (maybe a bit overboard.) Hope you're okay though. It's a big blow.

 

[Cheesypoof]

Clearly miffed.

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Genius!!!

 

[Cheesypoof]

Breeze farting around in the back garden.

Gorgeous puddytat!

 

[Manter]

idiot cat thinks this is a normal way for a cat to sleep.....

 

[Puddy_Tat]

idiot cat thinks this is a normal way for a cat to sleep.....

it's not that uncommon for a domestic cat who feels secure in their surroundings

just be aware

 

[trashpony]

When bubbles was little I used to carry him around on his back. He will still lie upside down on my lap. He likes having his tummy stroked

 

[Epona]

When bubbles was little I used to carry him around on his back. He will still lie upside down on my lap. He likes having his tummy stroked

Aye, I used to carry Radar around on his back a lot when he was little, he still lets me do it occasionally. Oddly, he's the one of mine who is least interested in human interaction, but he will allow himself to be picked up and carried round like that, the Oris (who are far more sociable) are not so keen!

 

[fakeplasticgirl]

ISLA hooking her claw round a cable

 

[oryx]

In today's c & k news - next door's feisty tabby has taken up more or less permanent residence on our doorstep. This is probably because a) it catches the evening sun and b) he doesn't want to be mown down by a pram.

(next door are good mates and have lovely kids so not slagging them with the pram comment!).