My Feral And Rescued Cats

[maggiedemi]

Demi loves to be brushed, but Maggie won't allow it. She gets this wide-eyed offended look and whips right around and tries to punch me. She is very independent, she brushes her own fur with her teeth.

 

[NY cat man]

Burdock and Miss Eleanor love to be combed. Stretch and Digger- somewhat. Bashful and Prancer? Think chain mail or Kevlar.

 

[tarasgirl06]

My mom had daylilies here. I've seen them come up once or twice in the time I've been here. They are beautiful!
We don't usually see flowers open, but I am fascinated by the birds of Paradise which I ALMOST get to see as they open. They are such unusual flowers.
What a sweet Banjo and frog couple!
Many of my beloveds (have) love(d) to be brushed and we used to have a routine where they'd line up in the bathroom waiting to be groomed. Sometimes two would jump up on the toilet at the same time, each vying to be first. My current bathroom doesn't lend itself to this so I have to catch a cat on the fly, usually in the master bedroom.

 

[Jcatbird]

M maggiedemi If Demi brushed her fur with her teeth, maybe she is also brushing her teeth with her fur? Good girl but no punching mom.

N NY cat man Chain mail or chain nails? Lol I have noticed that the cats have a preference. Some love the flea comb but not a brush and vice versa. I like a brush myself! Then again, I haven’t given the flea comb a chance!

tarasgirl06 It is very rare to see a flower open. Most open slowly. There is an orchid that opens quickly though. It makes the faintest sound as the petals all release at once into the fully opened flower. The first time I experienced this I was hooked. Lol I began observing the plants very closely so I got a feel for the time it took for the buds to fully develop. After a couple of years I could gauge pretty close to the morning they would open and each day I would be out early to wait. Lol I started catching the show more often and I never got tired of reruns.
Now I am picturing a line of kitties all the way out the bathroom door! That makes an adorable picture in my mind!! Fur salon! Next please!

 

[Jcatbird]

I’m just going to start out laughing. I was washing clothes today and then went outside to scrub litter boxes. I saw somehing white on the ground. A small white mound. Upon close examination, I discovered it was soap bubbles. I have seen that before. The washing machine is on it’s own drain field and system. I just dug this whole thing out about year and a half ago. Maybe two years? I put all new drain rock in and cleared the area. I guess that all the rain lately saturated the drain field. I couldn’t let it back up into the house so I grabbed a shovel! Lol I trenched a nice hole and line just far enough from the house to give the water enough room to pool away from the house. Once the flood was redirected, I started checking the drain field. It looks like some clay has been washed in. I’ll be working this out for awhile. Hoping the sun stays out to help!!

Where have you been ?

You brought in a funny smell. I can’t wash it off my nose!

It’s making my tail stand on end! Lol

I think you should go back outside!

Want me to open the door for you?

I have a sudden urge to lick my fur!

I suggest everyone get up high!

There’s something on your paw.

I know you are a hooman but don’t you know
that when you cover things, you’re not supposed to get it on your paws?

Ewwww. I think I walked where she put her paw! Someone get me a washcloth!

Don’t panic kitties! It’s just soapy clay. Thrasher wouldn’t put her foot back down until I cleaned it. I offered her a bath but she will only bathe if I get her a “Claw foot” tub.
N NY cat man Please send your expert, Digger, to help!
Time to rest. I’ll be working again tomorrow. If I don’t show up here, please come look for a clay covered Hooman.

 

[maggiedemi]

The washing machine is on it’s own drain field and system. I just dug this whole thing out about year and a half ago.

That's why I don't know if I would ever buy my own home, even if I won the lottery. I wouldn't know how to do all that stuff!
I admire people who can.

 

[rubysmama]

I’m just going to start out laughing. I was washing clothes today and then went outside to scrub litter boxes. I saw somehing white on the ground. A small white mound. Upon close examination, I discovered it was soap bubbles. I have seen that before. The washing machine is on it’s own drain field and system. I just dug this whole thing out about year and a half ago. Maybe two years? I put all new drain rock in and cleared the area. I guess that all the rain lately saturated the drain field. I couldn’t let it back up into the house so I grabbed a shovel! Lol I trenched a nice hole and line just far enough from the house to give the water enough room to pool away from the house. Once the flood was redirected, I started checking the drain field. It looks like some clay has been washed in. I’ll be working this out for awhile. Hoping the sun stays out to help!!

Yikes ... never a dull moment at Chez Catbird. Here's hoping for lots of dry sunny days.

That's why I don't know if I would ever buy my own home, even if I won the lottery. I wouldn't know how to do all that stuff!
I admire people who can.

That's why there's people who specialize in trades, like plumbers, electricians, etc. Because we all can't be a handy-woman, like Jcatbird .

 

[Furballsmom]

Because we all can't be a handy-woman,

Isn't that the truth?!

 

[tarasgirl06]

Yes, all, Jcatbird is multi-talented! We admire her greatly. And yes, M maggiedemi , owning a house is a full-time job and you come to understand why property owners charge the rents they do. Taxes, repairs, maintenance etc. all has to be factored in to the price. Some of my renting friends don't seem to understand why I can't spend on going out to eat/the movies/new "stuff" all the time. That's why.
Well, the clowder doesn't love the smell of soapy clay and we can't blame them, can we?

 

[tarasgirl06]

I thought it might be time to share a couple of pix of my feral and rescued cats:

*Baby Su, truly feral. Tarifa and Elvis, blissfully domestic and rescued/adopted.

 

[Jcatbird]

I may have to skip posting tonight. Sorry guys! I am in emergency care right now for injured ankle and foot. Back when I can.

 

[maggiedemi]

I am in emergency care right now for injured ankle and foot

Oh dear. Hope you are okay.

 

[tabbytom]

I may have to skip posting tonight. Sorry guys! I am in emergency care right now for injured ankle and foot. Back when I can.

 

[tarasgirl06]

I may have to skip posting tonight. Sorry guys! I am in emergency care right now for injured ankle and foot. Back when I can.

Heartfelt *PRAYERS* and best thoughts of wellness for you!!! That can't be good to happen for you and for the Chez Catbird clowder!!!

 

[jefferd18]

Caught kitty with bad foot and took him to my vet today. I only have two more to go, Thomas O'Malley and Mrs. O'Malley.

I think my vet is going to disapoint me again, like he did when he took Inky in. Today, he was already complaining about the young tom I brought him a week ago- complaining because he wasn't taming up fast enough. It has only been one week! If I could tame a snarling, hissing, little panther like Inky, he should be able to tame this cat.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Caught kitty with bad foot and took him to my vet today. I only have two more to go, Thomas O'Malley and Mrs. O'Malley.

I think my vet is going to disapoint me again, like he did when he took Inky in. Today, he was already complaining about the young tom I brought him a week ago- complaining because he wasn't taming up fast enough. It has only been one week! If I could tame a snarling, hissing, little panther like Inky, he should be able to tame this cat.

Well, gosh, if you want to, you can tell him a fellow TCS member's feral is 15 pushing 16, only bonded to me, and bites frequently.

 

[rubysmama]

I may have to skip posting tonight. Sorry guys! I am in emergency care right now for injured ankle and foot. Back when I can.

Don't worry about your regular posts, but please check in when you can.

 

[jefferd18]

Well, gosh, if you want to, you can tell him a fellow TCS member's feral is 15 pushing 16, only bonded to me, and bites frequently.

That's wonderful, tarasgirl. It is a very special feeling when you earn their trust.

My vet knows better, he is just choosing the easy road. I will hear how my cats are keeping other cats from receiving the help that they need- as if it was a drug rehab center.

 

[jefferd18]

I may have to skip posting tonight. Sorry guys! I am in emergency care right now for injured ankle and foot. Back when I can.

Our top cat is not feeling well? Hope you get better soon, my friend.

 

[Jcatbird]

Thank you all so much! I am fighting infection in my foot of undetermined cause. The kitties are all okay. I am hoping to be back on my feet quickly. I’ll post when I can. Much love and purrs to all. I wish all purramedics looked like that! Lol A kitten in the bed is always nice too!