Cats: Gotta love them!

[Tim]

Betty:

I've seen my kitties do that often, too. I've always wondered if they're seeing things that I can't.

It's amazing how much the perception of cats has changed across different times and cultures. While the Ancient Egyptians worshiped and respected cats, Medieval Europeans scorned them and branded them the familiars of witches. And, then there's China, which, well... regards cats in the same way as we do cows and pigs. (BIG trigger warning here!)

[Tim]

I've seen my kitties do that often, too. I've always wondered if they're seeing things that I can't.

Bastet paying a visit.

And, then there's China, which, well... regards cats in the same way as we do cows and pigs.

OMG

Well, the Chinese Government is trying to put a stop to it. I hope they succeed. Eating cats and dogs in 2015? Unbelievable!

[Tim]

Betty:

May 3, 2015 0:17:44 GMT -5 Tim said:

OMG

Well, the Chinese Government is trying to put a stop to it. I hope they succeed. Eating cats and dogs in 2015? Unbelievable!

Disgusting, I know, and sadly, China is not alone in this barbaric practice.

Of course, China is also home to plastic eggs, cardboard bread, and glow in the dark pork, so to say that their food safety standards aren't exactly high would be an understatement.

[Tim]

H.P. Lovecraft loved cats.

My favourite author liked my favourite pet

[Tim]

Katherine:

I love cats to provided they don't bite.

Had one for 14 years called Ginger.

[Tim]

If you treat them right, they don't bite (hey, I made a rhyme).

Me, I've been around cats all my life.

[Tim]

Jennifer:

One thing that surprises me about cats is how affectionate they can be! I have three cats, two who live in the house (Sheba and Ratatouille- silly names, I know) and the other one outside (Peanuts); Sheba and Ratatouille can be extremely clingy (especially Ratatouille): he'll follow me around the house, get in my way, and purr and meow at me until I pet him! Sheba does the same, but Ratty is the worst one of the two (whenever I sit down at my computer he always jumps on the desk, sits in my lap and starts purring very loudly, rubbing himself against me and the chair and basically demand my undivided attention!)

Peanuts isn't really all that affectionate, he just rubbs himself against me and lets me stroke him, but it still amazes me because dogs are supposed to be more affectionate while cats are reserved and standoffish. I guess that's true, until the day cats find someone they love, and then... it's the honeymoon phase 24/7 ! Animals in general seem to be more loving and affectionate than human beings.

[Tim]

One thing that surprises me about cats is how affectionate they can be!

They sure are.

I have three cats, two who live in the house (Sheba and Ratatouille- silly names, I know) and the other one outside (Peanuts)

I think they're nice names, Jennifer.

Sheba and Ratatouille can be extremely clingy (especially Ratatouille): he'll follow me around the house, get in my way, and purr and meow at me until I pet him! Sheba does the same, but Ratty is the worst one of the two (whenever I sit down at my computer he always jumps on the desk, sits in my lap and starts purring very loudly, rubbing himself against me and the chair and basically demand my undivided attention!)

Tatiana gets that way when I'm talking on the phone. She demands I pay attention to her and no one else.

dogs are supposed to be more affectionate while cats are reserved and standoffish. I guess that's true, until the day cats find someone they love, and then... it's the honeymoon phase 24/7

Having been around cats all my life, I 100% agree with this

[Tim]

Jennifer:

As much as I love my cats, there are times when they can both be real pains. For example, Sheba has recently taken to jumping onto my bed at night when I'm just about to fall asleep and demand my undivided attention, purring and licking me, and sometimes prodding me with her paws when I don't comply. She also does this in the morning, when I'm still asleep and would like nothing more than a few minutes extra of sleep. Ratatouille has also discovered Ulysses, and sometimes stares at his cage with the kind of look that means trouble. Poor Ulysses, we have to be really careful to never leave him alone with the cats.

On another note, concerning my dogs, poor Daisy is really sick, and doesn't have that much time left. She is really thin, hardly eats anymore, and has a lot of trouble walking (she has arthritis). She is around twelve, thirteen years old which for a dog her size is quite good, but the idea that she won't be with us anymore is very, very sad.

Katherine:

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

As much as I love my cats, there are times when they can both be real pains. For example, Sheba has recently taken to jumping onto my bed at night when I'm just about to fall asleep and demand my undivided attention, purring and licking me, and sometimes prodding me with her paws when I don't comply. She also does this in the morning, when I'm still asleep and would like nothing more than a few minutes extra of sleep.

Oh right so Sheba's starting to be a bit mischievous around you then when you don't want her to be morning and bedtime.

Funnily enough my cat Ginger never did that as she never slept in my room with me when I was younger because my bedroom was on the top floor and she slept either in the kitchen or conservatory.

Where do you're cats sleep at that night then if one of them doesn't come into your bedroom?

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

Ratatouille has also discovered Ulysses, and sometimes stares at his cage with the kind of look that means trouble. Poor Ulysses, we have to be really careful to never leave him alone with the cats.

Ooh that doesn't sound too pleasing does it. Yes will have to be careful where it concerns Ulysses.

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

On another note, concerning my dogs, poor Daisy is really sick, and doesn't have that much time left. She is really thin, hardly eats anymore, and has a lot of trouble walking (she has arthritis).

I'm sorry to hear about Daisy nimue. I felt the same with my cat Ginger when my mum and me made the choice to put her to sleep because the operation she needed was too expensive and we didn't have pet insurance then so I know how it feels trust me.

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

She is around twelve, thirteen years old which for a dog her size is quite good, but the idea that she won't be with us anymore is very, very sad.

Thirteen is a good age in dog years actually. At least you've had a long time with her then.

I'd had my cat Ginger 15 years when she went. Although she wasn't as thin as Daisy she couldn't eat like she used to and weren't as active running around chasing after other cats or following mum and me down the road when we went out still.

Jennifer:

Nov 19, 2015 5:57:16 GMT -5 Melinda Halliwell said:

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

As much as I love my cats, there are times when they can both be real pains. For example, Sheba has recently taken to jumping onto my bed at night when I'm just about to fall asleep and demand my undivided attention, purring and licking me, and sometimes prodding me with her paws when I don't comply. She also does this in the morning, when I'm still asleep and would like nothing more than a few minutes extra of sleep.

Oh right so Sheba's starting to be a bit mischievous around you then when you don't want her to be morning and bedtime.

Funnily enough my cat Ginger never did that as she never slept in my room with me when I was younger because my bedroom was on the top floor and she slept either in the kitchen or conservatory.

Where do you're cats sleep at that night then if one of them doesn't come into your bedroom?

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

Ratatouille has also discovered Ulysses, and sometimes stares at his cage with the kind of look that means trouble. Poor Ulysses, we have to be really careful to never leave him alone with the cats.

Ooh that doesn't sound too pleasing does it. Yes will have to be careful where it concerns Ulysses.

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

On another note, concerning my dogs, poor Daisy is really sick, and doesn't have that much time left. She is really thin, hardly eats anymore, and has a lot of trouble walking (she has arthritis).

I'm sorry to hear about Daisy nimue. I felt the same with my cat Ginger when my mum and me made the choice to put her to sleep because the operation she needed was too expensive and we didn't have pet insurance then so I know how it feels trust me.

Nov 19, 2015 4:32:22 GMT -5 nimue said:

She is around twelve, thirteen years old which for a dog her size is quite good, but the idea that she won't be with us anymore is very, very sad.

Thirteen is a good age in dog years actually. At least you've had a long time with her then.

I'd had my cat Ginger 15 years when she went. Although she wasn't as thin as Daisy she couldn't eat like she used to and weren't as active running around chasing after other cats or following mum and me down the road when we went out still.

My cats usually sleep on my bed, but they don't try to bother me, or stop me from sleeping. Most of the time, anyway. Very sorry to hear about your cat Ginger, Melinda.

[Tim]

Cat Returns After Being Buried Alive!


That legend about cats having nine lives might be true.

[wakas]

Check this out : some people are heartless. There's no other word for that:

Cat Brutally Chained and Padlocked Abandoned In The Woods!

[Tim]

What the...

If could get my hands on those monsters, I would chain them up out in the woods.  See how THEY like it

[wakas]

I think as much !!!

[Tim]

Nothing makes me see red more than hearing about an animal being mistreated. 

[Squad 51]

Oh my, don't people have a heart with their animals?! Why get one if they're out the next seconds! This is not fine!!