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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:18 AM
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I just got a cat!
Here he is.



He's about nine months old, and not very big. I think maybe he's some kind of miniature! haha

I've named him Colonel Francois Beauregard. Call him the Fluffster for short. I haven't had a cat since I was about four, when I developed an allergy to them. This is the first cat I've met that I am not allergic to - pretty exciting!!!
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:22 AM
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1. Congratulations!
Now go to the ATM, take out lots of $$, and buy him a scratching post, a bed, a toy with feathers, some treats...
Or if your balance is a little on the low side, wad up some paper and roll it on the floor, fold up a towel and put in a box for his bed. About the only thing you can't compromise on is a scratching post -- he does need something to stretch his claws on. Otherwise, your furniture and door jambs could end up looking ratty in no time.
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:24 AM
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3. Thanks to my parents, who gave him to me, he's all set.
He's got a scratching post, kitty condo, enclosed litter box, treats, toys, you name it.

Spoiled kitty.

I am thinking about putting those acrylic nail-covers on him, too. I've heard good things about those from animal lovers. No way will I declaw him.
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mikeytherat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:28 AM
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7. Softpaws are totally cool, and not that hard to "install" on your cat
It takes two people, though!

Congrats on your kitty - my three send their best!


Hannah


Tate


Charlie

mikey_the_rat
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 01:53 PM
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19. They're adorable.
I've always liked animals. In passing. But I am afraid I've become a cat person. How'd THAT happen? A life of spinsterhood yawns before me.
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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:23 AM
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2. How cool!
He's adorable. :)

Our roomie is about to move out and take her freakin' rockin' kittie with her. I've actually been scanning local shelters today. Which is weird as I'm not even anything close to a "cat person", but Fran's totally won me over. :D

Don't tell hedges. :hide:
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:26 AM
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5. Yeah, I'm a dog person
Previously had two house rabbits (highly recommended).

I always hated cats. Mostly because I was allergic. The older I get, though, the more I like them. For their cat qualities - independent, aloof, etc. I spent the weekend with my friend's Spaniel and I was about ready to shoot myself. Those things are like 3-year-olds. Only with more drool. And 3-year-olds don't shed (usually).
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Magrittes Pipe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:29 AM
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9. Oh, FFS.
:eyes:
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dolo amber Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:30 AM
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10. They're cheaper than Frenchies?
:7
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Misunderestimator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 01:03 PM
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17. Hey... you too can be a cat person....
it worked on progmom :)

Just look at this adorable puss:
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djeseru Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:26 AM
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4. A new kitty!!!
I love love love hearing about new kitty family members - congrats on finding such a handsome guy! I hope you and the Colonel will have many happy years together.

Thank you for sharing his sleepy shot! :)
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ET Awful Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:27 AM
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6. WoooHoooo for kitties!!!!
He looks like quite the charmer :)
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tonekat Donating Member (832 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:28 AM
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8. Here's to Fluffster!
Congratulations, I'm glad your allergies are not acting up. I know a lot of people who are allergic, but who have cats anyway. Your kindness will be repaid many times over...there's nothing like having a kitty to curl up with.
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 01:55 PM
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20. I think I'll be okay with him
as long as I don't stick my finger in my eye.

This cat I can pet, pick up, let him lick my face - not even a sneeze or a twitch. Other cats, I get red spots all over, sneeze, itchy red eyes, the whole lot.

Weird.
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:38 AM
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11. Get yourself a good air-cleaner, not that expensive to help keep that
allergy away. Enjoy your new kitty.
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Taverner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:40 AM
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12. Awwwwww
I have a bizarre agreement with cats. When I'm sober, cats want nothing to do with me. When I get high, they think I'm their best friend...:shrug:
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ceile Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:42 AM
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13. Congrats!
He's adorable!
I want a new one, but my SO and the current 3 are telling me "no".
Enjoy!
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Kashka-Kat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 11:54 AM
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14. He's CUTE! re: claws, make handling his paws and claws part of
your lovey dovey petting sessions-- practice pushing the claw out like you were going to clip. If they get used to you handling their paws at a young age then they don't freak out so much when you bring out the clippers.

Might not ever be a huge cat, but 9 mo. is still teenager -- don't get completely full grown till about 2 yrs.

HAVE fun! As they say-- enjoy these years. They get to be lazy old couch potatoes in no time at all!
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Mother Jones Donating Member (427 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 12:48 PM
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15. Congrats!

When I got my kitties, I wasn't allergic to them either....or so I thought. Turns out, I am still allergic, but it comes and goes.

And frankly, I would be in an iron lung before I even gave a thought to being without my cats and dogs!


Hope you'll do some good research on the web on Pet foods, and choose a good, healthy brand like Innova, Wellness, Nature's Variety Prarie, etc....(if you haven't looked into raw foods, I would encourage you to read up on it. Your kitty will thank you)
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 01:57 PM
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21. Thanks for that.
He's on IAMS for now, courtesy my stepmother. My dad was giving him cheap supermarket crap. IAMS was the best thing on offer in the small East Texas town he came from... I will look into your suggestions, though. I am walking distance from Whole Food World Headquarters (lucky me).
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Mutley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 12:51 PM
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16. I'd like to get a cat when I move.
But I might be getting another dog depending on the outcome of a certain situation, so I should hold off on the cat thing.

Congrats on your new furry friend! He's a beauty. :bounce:
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WolverineDG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 01:22 PM
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18. Get yourself to Target
& get him a couple of those "Super Scratcher" boxes. My tribe LOVES them.

He looks like a sweetie!

dg
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 01:58 PM
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22. Congratulations!!!
Looks like our cat Panda who is also about 9 months old!



:hi:
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madinmaryland Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 01:58 PM
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23. dupe
Edited on Wed May-24-06 01:59 PM by madinmaryland
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 02:00 PM
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24. Thanks everybody!
You guys have some cute cats. But then you're all so smart and fascinating and liberal that I wouldn't've expected anything less.

The Colonel is currently sitting on my lap looking at the posts! haha

:hi:
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fightingdem Donating Member (34 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 02:07 PM
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25. My cat just vomited up a mouse on my couch.
Edited on Wed May-24-06 02:08 PM by fightingdem
Ah, the joys of Spring and having an indoor/outdoor cat. Next time-a pet rock.
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StellaBlue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-24-06 02:20 PM
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26. Here he is again
hahahahahaha
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