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Post by Amo on Mar 5, 2008 20:31:10 GMT
She is a beauty. She probably really like you because she knows you don't like cats. She is above all that, after all.
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 13, 2008 18:18:01 GMT
May be a 'looker', but not much good at shoveling... sat there and watched me unload this trailerfull of bark mulch today.  First one to make a comment including the word 'barking' goes to the naughty shed with Spruance... OM. |
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Post by Shrubrose on Mar 13, 2008 18:24:17 GMT
She's keeping tabs on you OM! You know.... getting to understand the nature of the beast she has so graciously adopted ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 13, 2008 18:31:24 GMT
She's so beautiful!! I want her lol
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 13, 2008 19:44:57 GMT
She is beautiful isnt she April - where does she sleep OM - I hope on your bed ;D
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Post by Tig on Mar 13, 2008 19:54:34 GMT
She is definitely making herself at home, I bet she won't go in the house though? Does she venture into a shed or greenhouse/PT if the door is open? They are so cautious, but very loyal once they do decide to be friends  Mine has began shouting her head off just after lunch time, because I relented and let her in early during the high winds, that was a mistake, she is now 'entitled'! Obviously!  |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 13, 2008 21:11:44 GMT
She is beautiful isnt she April - where does she sleep OM - I hope on your bed ;D She is definitely making herself at home, I bet she won't go in the house though? Does she venture into a shed or greenhouse/PT if the door is open? I dunno where she goes at nights... certainly not indoors, although she has been in the house. If I leave plenty of escape routes she'll wander through. And as soon as I open a shed or stable, she's in like a shot. Funnily enough, I was thinking only today - if it she ever does get so indoors is where she wants to be during the day, do I put her out at night, like in the Flintstones? OM. |
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Post by jean on Mar 13, 2008 22:27:57 GMT
Sounds like you need a cat flap OM  Cats are such strange creatures, Lulufish seems like she is very happy with you ;D |
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Post by Tig on Mar 13, 2008 23:25:08 GMT
Cat knows she goes out everynight OM We have a cuddle before she goes and she has some food (depending on her mood, she is still very fussy!) I have watched her go on a tour around the neighbourhood (she crosses a fairly busy road at the front of us  ), but she is usually back yodelling at about 7am  and she is sooooooo loud! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 15, 2008 7:45:14 GMT
She will need vet attention OM - for eg her jabs to protect her from diseases etc How will you cope with that - she is just so beautiful - you are so lucky she chose you - take care of her |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 15, 2008 9:00:54 GMT
She will need vet attention OM - for eg her jabs to protect her from diseases etc How will you cope with that - she is just so beautiful - you are so lucky she chose you - take care of her Have come to the conclusion if she remains aloof and untouchable she'll have to take her chances Jenny. She inhabits an island world half a rural mile from anyone else (though we do get other cats up here sometimes) so it's a very natural] world. I think she's more at risk as a potential fox-snack than from most normal feline perils... mind you, if she carries on scaring me in the polytunnel and using my salad beds as a bog, she might find the tuna supply suddenly cut. There's a feline peril. OM. |
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 15, 2008 11:05:39 GMT
I'd say just get a cat flap rather than worry about her being in or out at night. Schmickles used to stay in but would disappear for a while for a mooch. If I made her stay in she'd get quite annoying, as beautiful as she is.
She doesn't particularly go out too much or go out for long, I think she just likes to know she can go out if she wants to. The other two haven't left the bedroom for nearly a week though lol Now their stitches are out, I'm going to get collars for them tomorrow and we're going to practise using the cat flap over the next few days. Well, THEY'RE going to practise using it, I wouldn't fit. ;D
I also don't think you'll have to worry about foxes. Found this from another site:
Do foxes kill cats?
This is very unlikely. A survey in north-west Bristol where foxes are particularly common showed that they could only attribute 0.7% of cat deaths per year and these were mostly stray kittens from feral populations. Yyour cat stands more chance of being run over. Foxes are only marginally larger than cats and only weigh 5.5 kilos and cats are very capable of sticking up for themselves.
And if she's anywhere near as gobby as Schmickles, they wouldn't dare!!
Apparently, growing rue around areas you want to keep cats out of works and you can also buy these crystal type things (that the smell of I find very sickly, not sweet but sickly) that cats don't like. I used them to stop Shads pooing in the flower bed that I had veg in. He thought I'd dug them over to make it easier for him to have a poo. It worked though. They're like clay impregnated with something so they're not harmful to the soil. I dunno. They're sold at B&Q so have a look.
Also why not try getting her onto normal food instead of just tuna? Try starting off with those pouches of tuna in jelly for example. Buy a single one first to see if she likes it (I'm sure she will cos all my cats have gone ape over them) and if she does, buy like a "fish selection" box to see if you can get her eating different fishy flavours. Hopefully then she'll stop doing the pheasant thing.
I also used to try and feed mine at roughly the same time each day so that might work in getting her into some sort of routine?
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 15, 2008 11:06:13 GMT
Blimey, sorry for the essay there ;D
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 15, 2008 18:06:25 GMT
There are quite a number of lovely cats round here where I live - I have two dogs - and they (the cats) are so arrogant they just SIT on their doorsteps and DONT MOVE - even when my dogs are barking like mad to "get at them"
Cats rule OK - is the rule round here ;D
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 15, 2008 19:15:01 GMT
Tis true JW. Cats RULE. ;D
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Post by Cheerypeabrain on Mar 15, 2008 19:51:12 GMT
Tis a bootoful puddytat OM.....I think that she's adopted you rather than the other way around.... I feel sorry for the pheasants tho.... |
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Post by 4pygmies on Mar 16, 2008 8:18:36 GMT
My sister's cat was attacked by a fox and lost a leg as a result of it. Her vet said it was much more common than people thought - I presume because they are after similar prey rather than any other reason. And I know this will be an unpopular thing to say but I think Lulufish has probably had enough injections (assuming her previous owners cared enough to do that) to protect her for the rest of her life. My cats are not given any of the jabs after the first 3/4 times and I have never lost a cat through any of those diseases - I think all but 1 has died of old age..... it sounds like Lulufish has worked out her life just the way she wants it! |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 16, 2008 9:16:01 GMT
Not sure if anyone asked this OM hasnt been able to catch her yet I dont think but she may have a chip giving her ID - ie some owner fretting somewhere  |
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 16, 2008 9:29:51 GMT
Not sure if anyone asked this OM hasnt been able to catch her yet I dont think but she may have a chip giving her ID - ie some owner fretting somewhere Ahhhh, you joined in a little later in the saga Jen: from post 1 May well have a chip. Judging by it's attitude it may well have one on each shoulder. Doesn't have a fretting owner though that remains a (fading) hope... OM |
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Post by JennyWrenn on Mar 16, 2008 13:35:54 GMT
Ooo yes I remember that - sorry - <shriek> how could anyone not want such a stunning looking cat - She was dumped then - well done OM for feeding her |
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Post by MamIDdau on Mar 16, 2008 14:22:00 GMT
JW I think she went AWOL, they put up posters but she just didn't want to go back to them. Obviously preferred OM's house.
I must admit, I've never lost a cat to any of the diseases that they're meant to be vaccinated against but as I have them insured now, I have to get all the bits and bobs done otherwise the cover is invalid.
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Post by oldmoleskins on Mar 18, 2008 12:57:40 GMT
We've started a dialogue. Well 'dialogue' is probably too strong... this morning, it she came round the corner, saw me with a tray of food (this is not just catfud, this is OldMoley's succulent bits from last night's roast chicken catfud) and clearly said "wow" in a sort of Bette Midlerish way. It may have been the sight of me, it may have been the thought of breakfast, who knows.
Anyway, I sort of went "wow" back in my best Bette Midler way too, and after that it was a very fluid exchange, even if it was limited to "wow" on both sides.
In the end (very shortly actually) we got fed up with that and breakfast was served. But it's a start.
I may teach her the lyrics to "Rabbit" by Chas and Dave... she's a very intelligent cat, I'm sure...
OM.
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Post by Chuckles on Mar 18, 2008 13:10:30 GMT
I just love this thread, every post I read makes me smile as the relationship grows. Mmmmm, do I decect a little bit of love blossoming between you pair ;D
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Post by Missredhead on Mar 18, 2008 14:03:01 GMT
;D I think the luv bug has bitten him at last  |
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Post by Tig on Mar 18, 2008 14:10:45 GMT
 I have tears streaming down my face reading this ;D I have the 'wow' conversation too OM - with the occassional 'prrrrrrmp' thrown in, if desperate for food or my attention it can be a very high and elongated 'MeeeeeOwww' We have a mutual understanding of several of my words now - 'NO' has some effect, when it suits her normally! Tig
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Post by borderbabe on Mar 18, 2008 14:55:41 GMT
She's clearly decided you are worth the trouble OM - oriental cats are not as easy to "read" as moggies. I've got one of each and the Persian is the more difficult to understand than the Moggie. With him its definitely what you see is what you get!
Today she howled when I'd given her the last titbit of smoked salmon and she realised there was no more coming her way. She believes she's of neglected, not loved or cared about - ;D ;D
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Post by Shrubrose on Mar 18, 2008 17:57:38 GMT
I just love this thread, every post I read makes me smile as the relationship grows. Mmmmm, do I decect a little bit of love blossoming between you pair ;D Ditto! She is ever so slowly and ever so surely drawing you in ever so deeply OM. Sounds to me like you're quite enjoying it - secretly of course!!! ;D |
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Mar 18, 2008 18:26:08 GMT
It's obvious isn't it ............the pussy is an OM magnet ;D
S x
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Post by Amo on Mar 18, 2008 19:34:51 GMT
I have the 'wow' conversation too OM - with the occassional 'prrrrrrmp' thrown in, Tig I only usually get a 'parp' rather than a 'prrrrrrmp' with a bit of a noxious cloud a few moments later And what's wrong with the stuff that comes in packets rather than home cooked succulent stuff Moley?  ?   |
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Post by nightowl on Mar 19, 2008 10:47:18 GMT
I love this thread too OM, I also have the "wow" conversations with my cat, but I believe most of the "wows" are actually "NOW!"s, as in "feed me/let me in/let me out/give me a tickle, NOW!" ;D ;D I really do think you're making a rod for your own back with the Old Moley's Special Roast Chicken and Succulent Tuna dinners. Tinned or pouch food is so much easier, and has extra catty vitamins and minerals added. The crunchy dry foods are good too and most cats love them. Is it that you think if you buy cat food from the shops it will be like saying "My name is Old Moleskins and I HAVE A CAT"!!!! ;D ;D ;D |
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Mine has began shouting her head off just after lunch time, because I relented and let her in early during the high winds, that was a mistake, she is now 'entitled'! Obviously! 
Cats are such strange creatures, Lulufish seems like she is very happy with you ;D
), but she is usually back yodelling at about 7am 
and she is sooooooo loud! 
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