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My Feral And Rescued Cats
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Feelin' more like home by the post. I do miss my people.
Well, Sugah, let's talk sweet tea and hushpuppies!
I searched her posts, and now see why you are concerned.
I hope she's ok.
A lot of us are. I messaged "help" here on site. Let's hope someone has her email and can check on her. *PRAYERS*I searched her posts, and now see why you are concerned.
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@maggiedemi
Banjo is looking for you!
I can’t find her!
Will she write me Mom?
This worries the Whistle!
BJ wants to talk to you.
Banjo is ready to get on a plane to your house!
All the kitties are ready to pitch in!
Banjo is looking for you!
I can’t find her!
Will she write me Mom?
This worries the Whistle!
BJ wants to talk to you.
Banjo is ready to get on a plane to your house!
All the kitties are ready to pitch in!
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- #3,589
Okay! In the midst of my worrying, you guys made me smile.
Mamanyt1953
It was totally noticed! The cats noticed too. We always notice when someone isn’t here. You like the cat room? How about that fat lip the hornet gave me? Free lip enhancement! I thought my upper lip looked much younger! Now if we can just locate our another missing cat lover......you guys are just like cats! You hide too well!
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Well, I guess we are going to dedicate a post to absent friends. May they be well, safe, content, find their way quickly and return to us! I’ve always liked the quote,” May the wind be always at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall softly on your fields....”
The cat room is, at long last, finished. It seems like it has taken a year! Lol It actually all began in May. A burned out outlet was the first sign. Day one. Lol
The cat room had been invaded. Painted just months before, our world was about to get very dirty!
The subfloor, door jamb, steps and some of the wall siding were gone.
A new wood was coming. Ahhh, world...
Insects eradicated and old wood stripped out, time to rebuild.
New subfloor and door jamb meant that the kitties could re enter.
It was a bit disconcerting for some!
Others were exhausted.
At times fast food is a welcome sight!
We discovered new skills!
An electrician at heart!
View attachment 294195
New friends showed up to cheer our days.
Nights were still a bit frightening to BJ.
We had some laughs.....
And a romance developed!
The center of the cat world was measured out....
Supplies arrived....
A new air conditioner was installed....
And the new tiles were being laid out.
Banjo tried to teach precious how to mark things off.....
But as much as Precious tried...
He just couldn’t quite get a grip on things.
Really?!?!? If you want something done right, do it yourself!
Banjo took control.
A crew of cats assembled the tile pattern.
Banjo approved the new paint.
Whistle approved of Banjos’ approval!
Some days are harder than others.
We comforted each other when Mitsy got scared and went missing. All tebuilding stopped.
But when she was found....
We celebrated with kisses.
We were a complete family again. Our lives could go on.
A Kodak moment became a Kodiak moment.
Little Miss Muffin sat on her tuffin....
And the new floor began to go down.
The tiles were all on but the baseboards remained and new trim would have to be cut.
The kitties were tired but stayed up late...
The baseboards were nailed to the wall! We measured the trim and helpful hints arrived. Apparently we could cut corners!
With late night lights...caulking above and below, trim all nailed and painted again....
We made it through! ( I actually managed to make all the pieces fit!)
There’s absolutely nothing left to do!
Ummmm! Nice clean empty room! It seems bigger somehow?!?!?
Are you going to move all our stuff back in now?
View attachment 294189
Oh.......
I knew I forgot something!
Okay kitties! Human getting back to work!
I guess the room will be filled with kitty things tomorrow. It’s already filled with happy kitties. Watching them enjoy the space makes all the sore muscles fade away. As our friend @maggiedemi would say, “ contentment. “
Have a great morning everyone!
The cat room is, at long last, finished. It seems like it has taken a year! Lol It actually all began in May. A burned out outlet was the first sign. Day one. Lol
The cat room had been invaded. Painted just months before, our world was about to get very dirty!
The subfloor, door jamb, steps and some of the wall siding were gone.
A new wood was coming. Ahhh, world...
Insects eradicated and old wood stripped out, time to rebuild.
New subfloor and door jamb meant that the kitties could re enter.
It was a bit disconcerting for some!
Others were exhausted.
At times fast food is a welcome sight!
We discovered new skills!
An electrician at heart!
View attachment 294195
New friends showed up to cheer our days.
Nights were still a bit frightening to BJ.
We had some laughs.....
And a romance developed!
The center of the cat world was measured out....
Supplies arrived....
A new air conditioner was installed....
And the new tiles were being laid out.
Banjo tried to teach precious how to mark things off.....
But as much as Precious tried...
He just couldn’t quite get a grip on things.
Really?!?!? If you want something done right, do it yourself!
Banjo took control.
A crew of cats assembled the tile pattern.
Banjo approved the new paint.
Whistle approved of Banjos’ approval!
Some days are harder than others.
We comforted each other when Mitsy got scared and went missing. All tebuilding stopped.
But when she was found....
We celebrated with kisses.
We were a complete family again. Our lives could go on.
A Kodak moment became a Kodiak moment.
Little Miss Muffin sat on her tuffin....
And the new floor began to go down.
The tiles were all on but the baseboards remained and new trim would have to be cut.
The kitties were tired but stayed up late...
The baseboards were nailed to the wall! We measured the trim and helpful hints arrived. Apparently we could cut corners!
With late night lights...caulking above and below, trim all nailed and painted again....
We made it through! ( I actually managed to make all the pieces fit!
)
There’s absolutely nothing left to do!
Ummmm! Nice clean empty room! It seems bigger somehow?!?!?
Are you going to move all our stuff back in now?
View attachment 294189
Oh.......
I knew I forgot something!
Okay kitties! Human getting back to work!I guess the room will be filled with kitty things tomorrow. It’s already filled with happy kitties. Watching them enjoy the space makes all the sore muscles fade away. As our friend @maggiedemi would say, “ contentment. “
Have a great morning everyone!
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Con-catulations on the completion of a magnificently, beautiful room. 
And to think you did it all yourself. I only wish I could be that handy. You have, though, inspired me to get back to my painting. 
Lovely pictures and narrative, as always.
And to think you did it all yourself. I only wish I could be that handy. You have, though, inspired me to get back to my painting. Lovely pictures and narrative, as always.
Your kitty room is beautiful as are the kitty's 
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rubysmama
Thank you. I survived and Banjo didn’t end up building things her way. I just couldn’t visualize a mouse maze as a cat room. To all the people who do building for a living....I 
. You are quite talented! I was able to accomplish this but it took education about some things! I do believe that you could do this too rubysmama. The subfloor was hard but the flooring was really kind of fun. It’s satisfying to see it come together. Painting is the same feeling. It makes such a nice difference! I hope you do get back to enjoying painting. Watching the kitties enjoy the room again is the best feeling of all. As for narrative, thank you, the cats tell the stories without need of me. It’s just easier to type if you have a thumb.
And not one cat signed the room in paint! That’s a new record here.
dustydiamond1
It’s always nice to have you around! Thank you and the kitties thank you! With fresh paint and happy kitties, it’s a nice place to be.
CL56
You are so kind! I’m glad you are here with us to see the room. Catified. It will definitely be catified. The kitties insist. After all, they do own the house. I would like to get some new cat trees but I’d kind of like tree form cat trees. I just don’t relish cleaning the carpeted ones. Utilizing the space up high would be helpful because each cat wants their own house in that room! Fitting it all in will be interesting. I want to make sure all the surfaces are easy to thoroughly clean. There may be adjustments as we go along. BJ would like a real sweet gum ( falling star) tree in there. BJ misses his tree! They had a very close bond. I’ll post photos of the room for you tonight. Thank you! Very glad you like the kitties and the room.Bring my tree inside!
tarasgirl06
That is so sweet! It makes an old girl feel very good! We do what we can. The desire to keep the kitties safe and happy is strong. It’s a great motivator. “Necessity is the Mother of Invention”, and rebuilds! Lol Sometimes I think we can do more when we are driven by need. I hear Banjo at the door calling Froggie! Lol I love that sound.
I have moved a house, crate, cage or tote/day bed into the room for every cat! One cat tree, blankets and snuggly places. There are high spots for some, cave like hiding places for others and enough open space for playtime. There is one area for water and food. I haven’t moved the litter boxes yet but I have a covered area for that prepared. The window sills in that room were originally made extra wide as cat window seats so the kitties can perch there. The kitty toys and supplies are all stored inside the tote boxes. The AC is up and working and I have a flea light as a night light. What have I missed? I’m sure there is something! Suggestions welcomed!
I took a nap today. I only had ONE cat on top of me! I found it hard to nap! Lol The kitties stayed in the room all day. Bonjure came for nap time to take advantage of the vacancy. He stretched out full length. On my stomach!
That’s okay though. I don’t really need to breathe.There was some excitement in the room this afternoon. Our old friend, the buzzard came for a visit. I suppose it has a nest here where it grew up. Kodiak wasn’t afraid and chased it around to each window. I guess she remembered sharing her food. BJ seemed to be smiling. The trap I set for BJ caught that buzzard instead of him!
Okay! Here is the introduction of the kitties into their finished room. Time to explore and choose your spot! RELEASE the Catten!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
Precious went to the highest point right from the start.
Mitsy took her time. Examined each spot with a critical view.
Banjo had to try things out. This bed was toooo large.
This bed was toooo small. Lol
Thrasher was in a rush to get past me!
BJ..... studied things from the center spot.
The rubber welcome mats were originally to catch traces of litter but they have turned out to be popular scratching mats.
Dolly is easy. A nice blankie and up off the floor but not so high that an old guy has to make a giant leap.
Purry couldn’t decide so he sat down to consider things.
BJ is still studying!
Checking every corner in relation to the location of the food dishes.
Flowers wanted a high spot with some security. Not too closed in feeling.
When his children went for the spots by the door, BJ joined them. Just in case they need protection.
Muffin wants soft blankets all around.
Kodiak wants to be near her buddy, the cat pillow! Thrasher and Mitsy will be in or near the cat tree. Lady is in the window seat behind Thrasher. That has always been her favorite spot.
Purry finally went into the large carrier so Banjo took the chair. Smokey and Bonjure like the way the bright stripes show off their fluff.
Froggie watched it all from the door.
I’m sure there will be some shifting and changes but for now, all is well at Chez catbird! Now, I wonder if Cally and friends would join the rest? We still have some extra spaces unoccupied!
Have a great night everyone and thank you to everyone for your support as I struggled to make our repairs and take care of the kitties.
We are very grateful to you all. Also, great appreciation to
N
NY cat man
for helping me learn. We couldn’t have done it without support. 
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As for narrative, thank you, the cats tell the stories without need of me. It’s just easier to type if you have a thumb.
Bring my tree inside!
View attachment 294264View attachment 294265
I hear Banjo at the door calling Froggie! Lol I love that sound.
I have moved a house, crate, cage or tote/day bed into the room for every cat! One cat tree, blankets and snuggly places. There are high spots for some, cave like hiding places for others and enough open space for playtime. There is one area for water and food. I haven’t moved the litter boxes yet but I have a covered area for that prepared. The window sills in that room were originally made extra wide as cat window seats so the kitties can perch there. The kitty toys and supplies are all stored inside the tote boxes. The AC is up and working and I have a flea light as a night light. What have I missed? I’m sure there is something! Suggestions welcomed!
I took a nap today. I only had ONE cat on top of me! I found it hard to nap! Lol The kitties stayed in the room all day. Bonjure came for nap time to take advantage of the vacancy. He stretched out full length. On my stomach!
There was some excitement in the room this afternoon. Our old friend, the buzzard came for a visit. I suppose it has a nest here where it grew up. Kodiak wasn’t afraid and chased it around to each window. I guess she remembered sharing her food. BJ seemed to be smiling. The trap I set for BJ caught that buzzard instead of him!
Okay! Here is the introduction of the kitties into their finished room. Time to explore and choose your spot! RELEASE the Catten!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
View attachment 294283
Precious went to the highest point right from the start.
View attachment 294282
Mitsy took her time. Examined each spot with a critical view.
View attachment 294281
Banjo had to try things out. This bed was toooo large.
View attachment 294280
This bed was toooo small. Lol
View attachment 294279
Thrasher was in a rush to get past me!
View attachment 294278
BJ..... studied things from the center spot.
View attachment 294277
The rubber welcome mats were originally to catch traces of litter but they have turned out to be popular scratching mats.
View attachment 294276
Dolly is easy. A nice blankie and up off the floor but not so high that an old guy has to make a giant leap.
View attachment 294275
Purry couldn’t decide so he sat down to consider things.
View attachment 294274
BJ is still studying!
View attachment 294273
Checking every corner in relation to the location of the food dishes.
View attachment 294272
Flowers wanted a high spot with some security. Not too closed in feeling.
View attachment 294271
When his children went for the spots by the door, BJ joined them. Just in case they need protection.
View attachment 294270
Muffin wants soft blankets all around.
View attachment 294269
Kodiak wants to be near her buddy, the cat pillow! Thrasher and Mitsy will be in or near the cat tree. Lady is in the window seat behind Thrasher. That has always been her favorite spot.
View attachment 294268
Purry finally went into the large carrier so Banjo took the chair. Smokey and Bonjure like the way the bright stripes show off their fluff.
View attachment 294267
Froggie watched it all from the door.
I’m sure there will be some shifting and changes but for now, all is well at Chez catbird! Now, I wonder if Cally and friends would join the rest? We still have some extra spaces unoccupied!
Have a great night everyone and thank you to everyone for your support as I struggled to make our repairs and take care of the kitties.
Too hot to paint upstairs, so I'm working on the mud room in the basement.
Wonder who will be the first to "decorate" by hacking up a hairball?As for narrative, thank you, the cats tell the stories without need of me. It’s just easier to type if you have a thumb.
Sounds pretty much purrfect.
I ask you. Is there ANY feeling better than that, knowing you have just made a comfortable, safe, beautiful environment for those you love (and watching them enjoy it)? What happy, smiling little faces and relaxed, comfortable poses. A gorgeous room for the gorgeous cats of Chez Catbird!
As for narrative, thank you, the cats tell the stories without need of me. It’s just easier to type if you have a thumb.
Bring my tree inside!
View attachment 294264View attachment 294265
I hear Banjo at the door calling Froggie! Lol I love that sound.
I have moved a house, crate, cage or tote/day bed into the room for every cat! One cat tree, blankets and snuggly places. There are high spots for some, cave like hiding places for others and enough open space for playtime. There is one area for water and food. I haven’t moved the litter boxes yet but I have a covered area for that prepared. The window sills in that room were originally made extra wide as cat window seats so the kitties can perch there. The kitty toys and supplies are all stored inside the tote boxes. The AC is up and working and I have a flea light as a night light. What have I missed? I’m sure there is something! Suggestions welcomed!
I took a nap today. I only had ONE cat on top of me! I found it hard to nap! Lol The kitties stayed in the room all day. Bonjure came for nap time to take advantage of the vacancy. He stretched out full length. On my stomach!
There was some excitement in the room this afternoon. Our old friend, the buzzard came for a visit. I suppose it has a nest here where it grew up. Kodiak wasn’t afraid and chased it around to each window. I guess she remembered sharing her food. BJ seemed to be smiling. The trap I set for BJ caught that buzzard instead of him!
Okay! Here is the introduction of the kitties into their finished room. Time to explore and choose your spot! RELEASE the Catten!
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!
View attachment 294283
Precious went to the highest point right from the start.
View attachment 294282
Mitsy took her time. Examined each spot with a critical view.
View attachment 294281
Banjo had to try things out. This bed was toooo large.
View attachment 294280
This bed was toooo small. Lol
View attachment 294279
Thrasher was in a rush to get past me!
View attachment 294278
BJ..... studied things from the center spot.
View attachment 294277
The rubber welcome mats were originally to catch traces of litter but they have turned out to be popular scratching mats.
View attachment 294276
Dolly is easy. A nice blankie and up off the floor but not so high that an old guy has to make a giant leap.
View attachment 294275
Purry couldn’t decide so he sat down to consider things.
View attachment 294274
BJ is still studying!
View attachment 294273
Checking every corner in relation to the location of the food dishes.
View attachment 294272
Flowers wanted a high spot with some security. Not too closed in feeling.
View attachment 294271
When his children went for the spots by the door, BJ joined them. Just in case they need protection.
View attachment 294270
Muffin wants soft blankets all around.
View attachment 294269
Kodiak wants to be near her buddy, the cat pillow! Thrasher and Mitsy will be in or near the cat tree. Lady is in the window seat behind Thrasher. That has always been her favorite spot.
View attachment 294268
Purry finally went into the large carrier so Banjo took the chair. Smokey and Bonjure like the way the bright stripes show off their fluff.
View attachment 294267
Froggie watched it all from the door.
I’m sure there will be some shifting and changes but for now, all is well at Chez catbird! Now, I wonder if Cally and friends would join the rest? We still have some extra spaces unoccupied!
Have a great night everyone and thank you to everyone for your support as I struggled to make our repairs and take care of the kitties.
The room looks wonderful! I shall purchase a house with an extra bedroom just for my cats!Well, I guess we are going to dedicate a post to absent friends. May they be well, safe, content, find their way quickly and return to us! I’ve always liked the quote,” May the wind be always at your back, the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall softly on your fields....”
The cat room is, at long last, finished. It seems like it has taken a year! Lol It actually all began in May. A burned out outlet was the first sign. Day one. LolView attachment 294159
The cat room had been invaded. Painted just months before, our world was about to get very dirty!
View attachment 294160
The subfloor, door jamb, steps and some of the wall siding were gone.
View attachment 294161
A new wood was coming. Ahhh, world...
View attachment 294162
Insects eradicated and old wood stripped out, time to rebuild.
View attachment 294163
New subfloor and door jamb meant that the kitties could re enter.
View attachment 294164
It was a bit disconcerting for some!
View attachment 294165
Others were exhausted.
View attachment 294166
At times fast food is a welcome sight!View attachment 294192
We discovered new skills!View attachment 294193
An electrician at heart!
View attachment 294195
New friends showed up to cheer our days.
View attachment 294167
Nights were still a bit frightening to BJ.
View attachment 294168
We had some laughs.....
View attachment 294169
And a romance developed!
View attachment 294170
The center of the cat world was measured out....
View attachment 294171
Supplies arrived....View attachment 294197
A new air conditioner was installed....
View attachment 294172
And the new tiles were being laid out.
View attachment 294173
Banjo tried to teach precious how to mark things off.....
View attachment 294174
But as much as Precious tried...
View attachment 294175
He just couldn’t quite get a grip on things.
View attachment 294176
Really?!?!? If you want something done right, do it yourself!
View attachment 294177
Banjo took control.
View attachment 294178
A crew of cats assembled the tile pattern.
View attachment 294179
Banjo approved the new paint.
View attachment 294180
Whistle approved of Banjos’ approval!
View attachment 294181
Some days are harder than others.
View attachment 294182
We comforted each other when Mitsy got scared and went missing. All tebuilding stopped.
View attachment 294183
But when she was found....View attachment 294200
We celebrated with kisses.
View attachment 294201
We were a complete family again. Our lives could go on.
View attachment 294202
A Kodak moment became a Kodiak moment.
View attachment 294184
Little Miss Muffin sat on her tuffin....
And the new floor began to go down.View attachment 294204
The tiles were all on but the baseboards remained and new trim would have to be cut.
View attachment 294203
The kitties were tired but stayed up late...View attachment 294196
The baseboards were nailed to the wall! We measured the trim and helpful hints arrived. Apparently we could cut corners!
With late night lights...caulking above and below, trim all nailed and painted again....
View attachment 294207
We made it through! ( I actually managed to make all the pieces fit!
View attachment 294208
There’s absolutely nothing left to do!
View attachment 294209
Ummmm! Nice clean empty room! It seems bigger somehow?!?!?
View attachment 294210
Are you going to move all our stuff back in now?
View attachment 294189
Oh.......
View attachment 294190
I knew I forgot something!
I guess the room will be filled with kitty things tomorrow. It’s already filled with happy kitties. Watching them enjoy the space makes all the sore muscles fade away. As our friend @maggiedemi would say, “ contentment. “
Have a great morning everyone!
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rubysmama
A hairball to decorate!Maybe we should start a guessing game.
Who do you think will be the first to add to the room with a personalized hairball?
I’d say your choices are...
Long haired Smokey
Long haired Bonjure
Tender Tummy Old guy Dolly
Medium long haired Lady
The vibrating stomach, Purry
The bottomless pit BJ
Or some of the long shots and less likely kitties like
Banjo
Whistle
Flowers
Mitsy
Thrasher
Kodiak or others
I know who I would vote for! That said, cats love to keep us guessing. It’ s just a matter of time though! That’s why everything is easily cleaned now!
Painting in the basement sounds like an excellent choice. I imagine it’s much cooler there. What color are you painting? Are you keeping it neutral?
tarasgirl06
It really was a joyful moment when I let the kitties in to see their room. They were all waiting at the door. It was like opening the doors at a store having a huge sale! They all ran in at once. They explored and investigated everything. They are staying out there most of the time now. I have a few inside with me at any given time. They take turns which makes petting everyone much easier. We are petting in shifts now. I think this is going to be much better for the kitties than having them scattered around the house. They needed a space set up with their needs and wants in mind. Just like any children! 
Graceful-Lily
Hi! Thank you! If you do get a new place to live, I highly recommend a room for the kitties. The cats love it and if they are happy, everyone is happy. It really does make it easier to keep things in order for them too. They can still wander the house and they’ll still drag their toys everywhere but most things are concentrated in one spot. Loving it!- Status
