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Post by joan1 on Sept 29, 2007 1:41:14 GMT -5
Gitte, you are a treasure , BUT,, I just read your new comment,, the one under the avatar,, I cannot even retype it,, it is so foul ,, so terrible, so UNTRUE,, ahhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To resort to slandering mans ( and womens) best friend,, the most intelligent and loyal companions ,, oh , the cruelty of it...
Two Aliens are observing the earth one day, studying the inhabitants,, the younger alien said to the older wiser alien " which is the most intelligent lifeform on earth" , the older alien replied " why the dog of course". "Why the dog" asked the younger alien, "why not the human or the cat"
"Well "said the older alien ,, "the human serves the dog,, brushes him, bathes him, feeds him, and trails behind him on a leash and picks up the dogs waste". " Well" said the younger alien, "what about the cat?" . " The cat " explained the older alien " must dig in the dirt to cover his own wastes, and although the human puts food out for it,, it will refuse to eat the food, instead catching and killing smaller animals, which it will then try to eat, but since it gets distracted too easily it seems to forget why it killed the small animal in the first place and after the wee one is dead and stops moving the cat will then forget to eat it,, the cat also refuses to allow itself to be groomed by the humans, instead spends hours licking itself clean , only to vomit the hairballs that form in its stomach from all the grooming,, it will then repeat the process again and again"
" Ah" said the yougner alien, " of course the dog is the most intelligent one then" !!!
Ha ha, ok ,, I made that all up,, and, yes I know I am not a writer, and fact is , I actually like cats. in fact , the greatest compliment I can pay my friends kitty is " gosh Chloe is so sweet, she is almost like a dog" !!!
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Post by Shoesy on Sept 29, 2007 1:47:29 GMT -5
You, my dear Joan, have just been exalted by moi.  And please don't misunderstand me, anybody.........I love all dogs and cats alike. As for people, only the nice ones. ;D |
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Post by iank9 on Sept 29, 2007 16:19:50 GMT -5
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Post by Shoesy on Sept 29, 2007 16:24:37 GMT -5
Ian - Knowing Gitte, she might say something like "Cats are too clever to have jobs and work." ;D
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Post by holger on Sept 29, 2007 16:43:53 GMT -5
;D
Having had both cats and dogs and now only cats, I have to agree with Gitte on the superiority of cats. They also are much easier to take care of as far as changing litter instead of walking in all weather and pooper scooping.
Our cats are just as affectionate as dogs but not as slobbery.
Would I have a dog again? Maybe, but only if it was cat like.
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Sept 29, 2007 18:59:09 GMT -5
Holger, in that case what you want is a Siberian husky! Personality like a cat, although much too smart!
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Post by holger on Sept 29, 2007 21:26:04 GMT -5
 Actually we have had three mixed breeds, one standard poodle, two keeshonds and a shih tsu over the years. Loved them all but none were cat like. I think that Greyhounds and Weimariners (sp?) move more like cats. But dogs do not either clean themselves nor make in litter boxes although I have heard some small breeds can be taught to do so. They simply take more energy than we can give at our ages.
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Post by Shoesy on Sept 29, 2007 22:39:44 GMT -5
Holger - It sounds as if you really love your cats, and I'm sure they adore you. Now since you seem to be a cat expert, could you please tell me why my darling Cinnamon keeps trying to bite my toes whenever I wear sandals? It's hard for me to imagine that he actually like the smell.  |
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Sept 29, 2007 23:53:38 GMT -5
Shoesy, that's so funny - I have friends who had a large tom (acquired as a stray, he found them while they were on a weekend break), who totally had a thing about toes and would try to nibble on anyone wearing sandals. I hadn't thought about him ("Simon" aka "Mr. Simon") for years.
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Post by Shoesy on Sept 30, 2007 0:00:12 GMT -5
Becky - You can't imagine how annoying it is for me to arrive home and have Cinnamon follow me into the house, and then while I'm trying to carefully punch in our alarm code, this furry creature starts nibbling away (ouch - it hurts!), making it difficult to concentrate on punching in the correct code.  |
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Post by holger on Sept 30, 2007 8:12:46 GMT -5
;D
Gitte,
I love your wry humor. I actually like dogs, but at this point in my life I like them in other people's homes and care. But I adore sharing my home with cats.
Showsy, I cannot do long distance analysis. My guess would be that this is:
a) a bid for attention,
b) payback for having been away,
c) cat is hunting, playing, stalking,
d) despite your protest--thinks you like it,
e) just wants to do it,
f) all of the above,
g) none of the above.
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Sept 30, 2007 9:22:47 GMT -5
Holger, we can tell from this list that you really do live with and understand cats!
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Post by cybee on Sept 30, 2007 11:42:18 GMT -5
I have a darling Shih Tzu (dog), who is really easy care (relatively) but my main issue with having a dog is traveling! I have to take her to a kennel! (which is not the biggest deal...but not so pleasant). What did you do with your cats, Holger? I think you already addressed this, but my gray matter...just not retrieving such info conveniently! I think likely cat is easlier....if one were going for a short bit (just overnight), the cat will be fine using the litter box whilst the dog would not! (Oft, if I am going on a short jaunt like that I almost forget to deal with that issue..but always do recall before the last minute, "Oh, dear! What to do with Pansy!" ha! Pansy, as a pup, used to jump and attack my feet evertime I walked, Shoesy...but outgrew that. I am afraid Cinammon will never outgrow her ..um..fascination with your toes! Oh, dear! Holger's theories of the same seem spot on! |
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Post by holger on Sept 30, 2007 12:58:20 GMT -5
;D
Even for just one overnight, we have a cat/housesitter who comes and sleeps here. Always have done this going back to when we had both dogs and cats. I am paranoid about fire, etc and just can't sleep if animals are alone for massive amounts of time. Also our animals are highly human social and so just being fed and briefly played with would not be enough. They sleep with us, use us for chairs, help us in all activities including attending in ablutions.
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Post by cybee on Sept 30, 2007 13:26:23 GMT -5
Ah, Holger, you are good to your cats! (and obviously they love you for it!). My sister's cats are rather aloof, so they don't seem to need my sister and family as masseurs and chairs (rather just as food dispensers! ha!) I am sure it is better to be safe than sorry with beloved pets! Fortunate you have someone who comes to your home to kittysit! I think having to take them to a vet/kennel is far less pleasant for the pet (happily, I have finally found one whom Pansy seems to have bonded (somewhat) with! Other vets/kennels have been a debacle! The stories I could tell...!) |
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Post by holger on Sept 30, 2007 14:01:16 GMT -5
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Cybee,
We have had some cats over the years who were less sociable. But this trio is unbelievable. They meet us at the door when we come home and believe me they hate seeing suitcases come out. But at least they only try to get in them or scratch them. Our very first cat, many years ago expressed her displeasure by urinating on them so we had to repack and rewash all before leaving. The dog just looked miserable and whined , the cat took action.
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Post by muffya on Sept 30, 2007 14:16:43 GMT -5
Cybee- I feel your pain in sending your dog to the kennel. I feel guilty, but my dog Duncan (westhighland Terrior) can't wait! Unfortunately my guilt gets the best of me and I pay for a playgroup each day. Our trip to France cost me about $500 in kennel fees! Never had cats-highly allergic.
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Post by holger on Sept 30, 2007 15:19:55 GMT -5
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Gitte,
We live in a big city on a highly trafficked street. Our cats are strictly indoor cats. They have a three story house to run around in and lots of toys but they want us. They really like our cat sitter. But we have not been gone from this cohort for as long as this trip. Our summer long absences were in the 70s with different cohorts.
When we got back, they all greeted us and for several days followed us all over. if we were in different rooms or worse different floors they would run up and down the stairs complaining. they made it very clear that enough was enough.
Since I am also allergic to cats, only one, the one who has some health problems actually sleeps with me. It was like having a second skin the first night back and when I had to leave for work early the next morning, my husband said she sat downstairs and cried.
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Post by Shoesy on Sept 30, 2007 15:32:48 GMT -5
That poor little kitty, holger! Of course she wanted her mommy to stay home after she had just returned from such a long trip. It must have broken your heart to hear how sad she was.  |
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Sept 30, 2007 22:06:48 GMT -5
Hi Holger - I certainly can relate on the cat front! If it weren't for good (and reliable) pet sitters we couldn't possibly travel. Our (one remaining) cat absolutely adores the pet sitter (and vice versa), so that works out well (although it isn't inexpensive, she's worth it). I know that the cat isn't stressed because when we get home we get looks like "where's Paula, she feeds me anything I want whenever I want it, and she plays with me too!" My personal indicator of a good pet sitter is when the cat barely pays attention after we get home (unlike the situation with a few of the earlier people, when we would come home and it would be two or three days before the cats calmed down).
We used to have things fixed where cats could go in and out at will, until the local raccoons and possums starting making use of the cat door (and food bowls) and so did neighborhood cats. So, now Sadie goes out during the day and comes in at night - and all of us are much happier.
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