http://love4cats.darkbb.com/feed/? Latest topics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:45:29 GMT 10 http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii188/pokbg2/genlogo-1.png http://love4cats.darkbb.com/feed/? http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/cat-flap-decision-time-t2969.htm Ian B I'm going to have to seriously consider keeping the flap locked now, if not buy a Staywell Magnetic flap, as besides the strangers wandering in, next doors three are spending way too much time here atm. Max has been here over 48 hours now, Jimmy and Dexter for the past 24+ hours, and as much as I don't mind, nor do my neighbours it seems, things came to a head last night. All three crept onto my bed after I'd gone to sleep and I was woken at 3am by Max hissing at Bola when he came upstairs ... General Cat-Chat Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:56:56 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/cat-flap-decision-time-t2969.htm#39012 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/cat-flap-decision-time-t2969.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/fudges-brand-new-bed-yes-another-one-now-t2941.htm Ian B As she had started sleeping right next to the cat flap and Jimmy was in last night so couldn't sneak past her, I put a cardboard box in the kitchen for her to try. She wasn't interested, tho' Jimmy and Bola were but both found it too small, and she ended up going out in the rain last night. She came in today, had breakfast on the kitchen windowsill, then jumped down and went straight for the box Nothing unusual in that, but when you consider how the mere sight of Jimmy gets steam ... General Cat-Chat Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:43:36 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/fudges-brand-new-bed-yes-another-one-now-t2941.htm#38769 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/fudges-brand-new-bed-yes-another-one-now-t2941.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/moto-can-t-be-a-t2976.htm Teddy ]]> Kitty Poses Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:45:29 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/moto-can-t-be-a-t2976.htm#39091 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/moto-can-t-be-a-t2976.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/on-the-phone-yesterday-t2971.htm Ian B ..........when Dexter came haring thro' the stupidly left open flap with a bird in his mouth Trying to hold a conversation while cursing him was tricky, I was lucky in that I was speaking to the only auntie who still keeps in touch, who also has a stray cat visitor, so she understood all the swearing at my end wasn't aimed at her 3 times he took it back outside only to come back in with Bola close behind each time, with him trying to get past me and upstairs to my bedroom. He ... General Cat-Chat Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:03:27 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/on-the-phone-yesterday-t2971.htm#39062 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/on-the-phone-yesterday-t2971.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/choking-scare-t2973.htm Ian B Bola is asleep on my bed, he's been there since just before lunch after having what I thought was a choking fit. He was lay on a chair in the living room and I took a bit of food in to him, of course he ate while still lay down and the next thing I knew he was coughing for England He'd got up and legged it before I could get a closer look but I caught up with him in the hall..............tho' not before I almost broke my neck after standing in a huge pile of food he'd brought back up. ... General Cat-Chat Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21:04 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/choking-scare-t2973.htm#39066 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/choking-scare-t2973.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/unusual-markings-t2974.htm Ian B
Ian]]> General Cat-Chat Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:58 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/unusual-markings-t2974.htm#39073 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/unusual-markings-t2974.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/followed-t2972.htm Ian B I nipped out to do a bit of shopping earlier and met Dexter on the way, he rushed up to say hello and got a stroke or two, then I left him and carried on. I hadn't gone far when something told me to look round, and yep, there was Dexter, following about 6 foot behind me. I stopped every few yards to check and he was still there, but now not alone, a few feet behind him was Buddy, every time I stopped, they stopped and I must have walked 1/4 of a mile before they gave up and went home. I'm ... General Cat-Chat Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:23:30 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/followed-t2972.htm#39063 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/followed-t2972.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/what-s-your-cats-doing-at-the-moment-t1940.htm pokbg Bola is sat nearby absolutely spellbound at GT

William is fast asleep in the middle of my bed and Fudge has just gone out.

Ian]]> General Cat-Chat Tue, 20 Jan 2009 07:15:06 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/what-s-your-cats-doing-at-the-moment-t1940.htm#25007 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/what-s-your-cats-doing-at-the-moment-t1940.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/rainbow-bridge-f11/my-little-strange-t2968.htm NurJahan Hello everyone, My little cat Strange died last night at 2 am. I didn't notice that he was ill the whole day, he refused to eat and stayed the whole day in his box. I thought he is asleep, but later I touched him he was cold. Nobody was home to drive me to the Vet... He's gone! I really miss him and I think I won't get another cat. Rainbow Bridge Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:11:57 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/rainbow-bridge-f11/my-little-strange-t2968.htm#38994 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/rainbow-bridge-f11/my-little-strange-t2968.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/ouch-that-hurt-t2967.htm Ian B Bola is in a play-fight mood and I'm the only one who'd oblige.............the little sod showed his gratitude by giving me a serious paw swipe and getting a claw down my thumb nail, and I had to grab his leg to slowly get my thumb free It hurt Ian General Cat-Chat Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:00:01 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/ouch-that-hurt-t2967.htm#38993 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/ouch-that-hurt-t2967.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/cat-health-f7/drug-addict-cat-t2970.htm maddymoo Mads that is! Lol! We give her metacam for her legs which basically smells the same as the childrens ibuprofen suspension, and we've always had to catch her, hold her mouth open and squirt it down her throat, but we think she's associated it with feeling better as we have to hide the bottle from her or she's licking it! Lol! As soon as I get it out she appears and follows me, no longer do I need to squirt it down her throat, I simply need to slowly push the syringe as she licks it up, the only ... Cat Health Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:43:52 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/cat-health-f7/drug-addict-cat-t2970.htm#39019 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/cat-health-f7/drug-addict-cat-t2970.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/can-u-see-me-t2942.htm littlekitty Buddy was having a mad 10 mins this morning playing with his ball and doing his "rabbit feet" on it, then he decided to play hide n seek with Mutley. Here is the daft lad trying to hide. Kitty Poses Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:08:56 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/can-u-see-me-t2942.htm#38777 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/can-u-see-me-t2942.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/cosy-buddy-t2954.htm Ian B I don't usually see much of him during the day, till late afternoon anyway, but todays sudden cold snap persuaded him to he'd be much happier inside, and this is how he's spent most of the time He hasn't even playfought with Bola much tho' as he was out all night I guess he was just tired. Ian Kitty Poses Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:20:28 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/cosy-buddy-t2954.htm#38877 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/cosy-buddy-t2954.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/how-he-s-grown-t2964.htm littlekitty Went to my sister's today and got a few picccies of Louie, he's grown abit since I last saw him, but still a little sod. And one of Casper, she is so cuddly and loves headbuts. Kitty Poses Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:30:53 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/how-he-s-grown-t2964.htm#38980 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/how-he-s-grown-t2964.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/what-to-do-about-buddy-update-t2953.htm Ian B He's at that age where neutering is needed, it really should have been done earlier, but he isn't *my* cat. He still disappears, maybe even goes back to Donna but I doubt it, and he must look on my house as his home now, so it'll probably be down to me. She did tell me she was going to do it and have him chipped as well, so I wouldn't be going against her wishes if I went ahead, tho' I'd most likely not have him chipped and just rely on a collar with ID. I could use a collar barrel as with ... General Cat-Chat Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:40:59 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/what-to-do-about-buddy-update-t2953.htm#38870 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/what-to-do-about-buddy-update-t2953.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/james-wellbeloved-cat-food-tin-t2963.htm x...Kirsty...x Hey, hope it's ok to post this here. Just thought i'd let anyone know who may use James Wellbeloved if you order any 5kg bag from here: http://www.petplanet.co.uk/product.asp?dept_id=736&pf_id=6779 You get a Really Funky (well i think it is lol!!) Cat food tin, i've got mine today, it's great, has a seal on and will probaly hold 10kg General Cat-Chat Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:22:56 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/james-wellbeloved-cat-food-tin-t2963.htm#38955 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/james-wellbeloved-cat-food-tin-t2963.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/catnip-t2961.htm x...Kirsty...x What happens when 7 cats find a pack of CatNip overnight that you didn't even know you had!! Excuse the mayhem we were 2 days from moving so everything was being packed!! Kitty Poses Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:27:13 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/catnip-t2961.htm#38939 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/catnip-t2961.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/thomas-has-gone-home-t2958.htm Gilly After being our lodger for 10 days Thomas (aka Timmy) has gone home Turns out he is only 8 months old and actually lives in the square of flats behind our shop. His owners went on holiday two weeks ago and left their 18-year-old son in charge of the house and Thomas/Timmy went out one afternoon and just never came back!!! The son never thought of popping into the police station or the RSPCA shop/pet shop or vets which is where I had left photos and my address And his owners were ... General Cat-Chat Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:35:08 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/thomas-has-gone-home-t2958.htm#38900 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/thomas-has-gone-home-t2958.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/all-too-much-t2904.htm caitsith I took this last night when Daisy had finally settled down. Im not sure if her paw should of been over her ears! But then, she has such big ears maybe her paw wouldn't fit ! And it's them kangeroo legs again !! Kitty Poses Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:19:57 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/all-too-much-t2904.htm#38512 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/all-too-much-t2904.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/my-kitties-3-t2960.htm x...Kirsty...x Hey Thought you might like to see a few recent pictures of my babies! (See the ruffled spot in the quilt? Thats where i was, haha!!) And another example of why i don't know why we buy expensive cat beds lol, they prefer to sleep in their old carrier ! Sorry for rubbish quality, taken on my phone!! x x x x x Kitty Poses Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:32:12 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/my-kitties-3-t2960.htm#38933 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/kitty-poses-f8/my-kitties-3-t2960.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/panic-last-night-t2952.htm Ian B The fireworks started around 8pm and carried on till late, but only Bola was outside and as it was raining hard I expected him to come strolling in but he didn't. I kept nipping outside shouting him, but still no sign at midnight, and I was at my front gate when I noticed a cat *head shape* under the net curtain thro' a gap in the junk room curtains. I'd left the light on so it really stood out. Much relieved, tho' cursing him, I went back upstairs only to find he wasn't there, the shape ... General Cat-Chat Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:08:56 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/panic-last-night-t2952.htm#38855 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/panic-last-night-t2952.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/hiding-placefound-t2947.htm Ian B Buddy has found a good one, because I can't find it I fed them all at 5.30pm yesterday and set the flap for exit only so any passing cats could only look on as they ate, but forgot to open it again till gone 7.30pm Bola and Fudge must have gone out as they came trooping in, not best pleased with me as it was throwing it down and they were drenched, but no sign of Buddy. By 9pm I still hadn't seen him, I'd been outside calling and had looked everywhere, and I mean everywhere, I ... General Cat-Chat Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:34:25 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/hiding-placefound-t2947.htm#38818 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/hiding-placefound-t2947.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/a-typical-day-t2949.htm Ian B Bola has just come in, soaked to the skin and just want's to dry out..................but will Buddy let him? Not a chance, it's playtime and he won't rest till someone joins in with him. He's haring round the house giving that *"I want attention and I want it now"* miaow Sooner or later he will notice Dexter asleep on the sofa and start pestering him, either that or he'll spot Jimmy who's hiding behind the livingroom curtains from Fudge atm. No doubt she's hoping Buddy will ... General Cat-Chat Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:57:08 GMT http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/a-typical-day-t2949.htm#38840 http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/a-typical-day-t2949.htm http://love4cats.darkbb.com/general-cat-chat-f2/do-not-disturb-t2935.htm NurJahan

That's Chocolate sleeping, I got the pic and I thank God I didn't wake her up or disturb her...

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