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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 12:59 PM Original message |
I finally caved...I'm getting a cat |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:02 PM Response to Original message |
1. YAY!!! Go Velma!!! |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:03 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. What if I use Nair... |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:05 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. I think you get the same result |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:06 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Eep...ok... |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:08 PM Response to Original message |
5. Yay! |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:09 PM Response to Reply #5 |
6. Thanks for the advice... |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:10 PM Response to Reply #6 |
7. carry a water bottle |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:11 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. That one I knew about... |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:51 PM Response to Reply #8 |
27. Watch out, though-- some cats LIKE water |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:39 PM Response to Reply #7 |
43. I heard a vet saying this shouldn't be done...they stop what |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:49 PM Response to Reply #7 |
71. Didn't work for me - just resulted in angry wet cat |
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MN ChimpH8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:12 PM Response to Original message |
9. Welcome to the club! |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:13 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Heeee...cute kitty smiley |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:15 PM Response to Original message |
11. Your world is about to change! |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:17 PM Response to Reply #11 |
12. Eeek... |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:19 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Just remember, if you die alone |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
15. Oh stop it... |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:50 PM Response to Reply #11 |
25. i have been toying with the idea of getting a cat for a while |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:58 PM Response to Reply #25 |
38. Mine are fine for up to three days by themselves. |
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davsand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 09:22 PM Response to Reply #25 |
54. Pipe insulation is a great low-tech solution to chewing on wires. |
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AuntieM1957 (775 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 09:42 PM Response to Reply #54 |
56. Great idea about the pipe insulation |
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caty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
13. When you bring her |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:20 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Given that I've never... |
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Cathyclysmic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
17. Welcome to the club, Velma |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:43 PM Response to Reply #17 |
18. I already made GOPisEvil promise me... |
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Taverner (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:44 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. It's not a furbaby |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:45 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. Oh... |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:43 PM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Hahahaha! I'm already teasing her about being a kitty-picture-poster! |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:50 PM Response to Reply #19 |
24. Too much effort today... |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:51 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. There will be plenty of time. |
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fudge stripe cookays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:07 PM Response to Reply #17 |
41. No kitty will ever be as cute as the mini Coleman. |
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Cathyclysmic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 11:17 AM Response to Reply #41 |
59. Thank you, FSC |
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fudge stripe cookays (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 02:15 PM Response to Reply #59 |
60. Yes, we must indoctrinate Darth Velma. |
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CatWoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
20. Bless you, Velma |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:44 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Awwww...shucks... |
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SOteric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
26. Okay, here's my advice: |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 01:53 PM Response to Reply #26 |
29. Thanks, sweetie... |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:11 PM Response to Original message |
30. Geee...what happened to the days... |
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Callalily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:19 PM Response to Original message |
31. Cats are wonderful |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:22 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Heeee...just... |
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Callalily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:39 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Ah . . . so true VelmaD |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:26 PM Response to Original message |
33. We brought a "front door cat" inside and he's the best cat |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:27 PM Response to Reply #33 |
34. I'm feeling better about this whole thing... |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:46 PM Response to Reply #33 |
45. Oh yes, I have had this happen several times, my current 3 |
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Rob H. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
36. That's awesome, VelmaD |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 03:45 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Oh no... |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:01 PM Response to Reply #37 |
39. Two are nice. |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:04 PM Response to Reply #39 |
40. awwwww... |
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crispini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:12 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. LOL! |
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Arugula Latte (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 05:24 PM Response to Reply #37 |
49. Suuuuuure you can stop. |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:45 PM Response to Original message |
44. Cats are the greatest, most wonderful of all creatures |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 04:47 PM Response to Reply #44 |
46. Wow...thanks... |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 05:10 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. you will love her in no time flat and oh, they like chasing things |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 05:20 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. I've always heard... |
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barb162 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 09:57 PM Response to Reply #48 |
58. and rolled up aluminum foil in a ball, about 1/2 " diameter |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 05:31 PM Response to Original message |
50. You are so fucked now. |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 07:19 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. Oh gawd... |
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graywarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 08:14 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. You laugh now.... |
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AuntieM1957 (775 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 09:46 PM Response to Reply #52 |
57. well, you have a point - centimeters from blindness today |
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LisaL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
53. Mine two are very quite and well behaved. |
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raptor_rider (517 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Sep-13-05 09:39 PM Response to Original message |
55. What a wonderful gift!! |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 02:58 PM Response to Original message |
61. Advice? |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:10 PM Response to Reply #61 |
63. Oh no...no feline servitude... |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:13 PM Response to Reply #63 |
65. Well she's going to walk all over you anyway . . . |
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indigo32 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:10 PM Response to Original message |
62. Cats are easy |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:11 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. We're going to the vet... |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:15 PM Response to Original message |
66. Despite popular opinion... |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:28 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. Here's a second for "don't declaw." It's barbaric. |
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miss_kitty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:31 PM Response to Reply #67 |
68. Taurine |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:37 PM Response to Reply #68 |
77. Thank you. That's the word I couldn't think of. Wonder if it might |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:41 PM Response to Reply #66 |
73. Good advice . . . except for the Nutro, it's quality kibble, but the CEO |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 06:54 PM Response to Reply #73 |
78. D'oH! |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 07:05 PM Response to Reply #78 |
79. Wellness brand food is pretty damned good too. :) |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-05 05:52 AM Response to Reply #79 |
80. I'll try both. |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-05 06:36 AM Response to Reply #80 |
81. What you should do is find a few that they really like and keep both |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-05 06:54 AM Response to Reply #81 |
82. That would probably be fine with my younger dog, but.. |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-05 07:04 AM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Even if you get her used to both by mixing and alternating? |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-05 07:13 AM Response to Reply #83 |
84. I should try it. |
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ET Awful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-05 07:17 AM Response to Reply #84 |
85. Now that you mention it . . . yes, they DO make doggie diapers |
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Mutley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Sep-15-05 07:20 AM Response to Reply #85 |
86. That is GREAT! |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
69. Almost exactly how I ended up w/ our 1st cat (I was a cat-hater) |
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VelmaD (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:45 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. Yup... |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 03:54 PM Response to Reply #70 |
72. One more word of advice |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:20 PM Response to Reply #70 |
76. I am a big sap. That's how I ended up with 6! n/t |
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toey (568 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
74. hope this works...it didn't last time |
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calico1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Sep-14-05 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
75. Aww, that is good of you to take the |
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