My Feral And Rescued Cats

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Well, when I first started trying to get BJ, I teased that he might try to eat me.
But who could resist that little heart shaped tongue and beautiful face?
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Today he has snuggling with several of us when he got a funny look on his face.
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He roused from his nap and looked at my hand.....
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Then decided to see how I taste. Lol
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He sampled a bit ,but quickly let go....
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It seems he prefers cat treats. He didn’t eat me after all. :lol:
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I heard his tummy rumble so I knew it was time for me to feed everyone some supper and I decided to turn over tonights’ thread to the cats. Whistle didn’t want to type here tonight.
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He was dreaming of his kitty Princess.
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Thrasher was relaxed as she dreamed too, what else could I do?
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Thrasher wake up. I need an extra paw.
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Unh.
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Can you take some photos for the thread?
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She was still half asleep and her first shot was her tummy but she started to snap some more.
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No Banjo around so I gave Thrasher the chore.
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She hit the selfie button next.
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Ohhh! So this is my face?!?!
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I look pretty good!
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No wonder Banjo steals the phone!
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I could become a famous photographer!
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What can you see on a drizzly gray day? I should have guessed a cat might see birds. Lol
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She did pretty well for her first time with the camera.
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Then she caught Purry and Muffin alone.
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I had to laugh after I came to see what she’d done.
My favorite shot is the smile in this very last this one.
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It’s nice to have kitties around to help out. Mom needed a break for tonight.
This post is not by Banjo!

Signed, Thrasher :greenpaw:
Each and every cat is unique, beautiful (and/or handsome) and so, so helpful, yes? ;)
Tarifa doesn't cover, either. I've read that dominant cats don't and even though she's the smallest and the eldest, friendly to everyone and easy-going, she must rule with a (clean) velvet paw.
 

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I've read that dominant cats don't and even though she's the smallest and the eldest, friendly to everyone and easy-going, she must rule with a (clean) velvet paw.
Dominance in animals has very little to do with size, and everything to do with force of will! Although dominance in cats is very different than dominance in dogs (and I know I'm preaching to the choir, here). Dogs are pack animals, of course, and look to their alpha for leadership and guidance. That attitude is just laughable in cats! In cats, dominance, so far as I can observe, seems to be a matter of deference in such things as best sleeping spot, etc.
 

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N NY cat man Thst would have been a sweet name. As in ,”My Darling Clementine!” :redheartpump:

tarasgirl06 tarasgirl06 She does have a velvet paw.

Mamanyt1953 Mamanyt1953 In a house full, I think some of the kitties try to own the most recently cleaned litter box and don’t cover. Precious will run ahead of Purry or Bonnie to be first in the box. Other times he does cover so I have wondered if it was a way of marking the clean box as his. Lol It seems to work since both the others will not follow but maybe they just don’t want to risk an open pit! :running:Either way, Precious wins until I scoop!
 

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N NY cat man Thst would have been a sweet name. As in ,”My Darling Clementine!” :redheartpump:

tarasgirl06 tarasgirl06 She does have a velvet paw.

Mamanyt1953 Mamanyt1953 In a house full, I think some of the kitties try to own the most recently cleaned litter box and don’t cover. Precious will run ahead of Purry or Bonnie to be first in the box. Other times he does cover so I have wondered if it was a way of marking the clean box as his. Lol It seems to work since both the others will not follow but maybe they just don’t want to risk an open pit! :running:Either way, Precious wins until I scoop!
Yep.
 

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After talking about Bonjure the other night I started wondering just how big his paws really are compared to the other kitties. They look like giant paws! Have you ever tried to hold your kitty’s paw? The first thing they do is to give you a puzzled look. The second thing is to pull back their paw.:lol: I tried just looking at paws but decided that I might be able to get the kitties to play with a yardstick since that wasn’t working.

Oh! Bj has big paws.
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Whistle liked playing.
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The yardstick just made him go for the spring toy. Lol He wouldn’t hold still. Lol
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Thrasher! A lady like paw!
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She must be a Cinderella waiting for her glass slipper because she actually put her paw on the yardstick.
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Then she laid down on it!
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Wait! If you’re taking paw pictures, let me wash my paws!
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Don’t listen to her Flowers! She isn’t trying to play, she’s going to put a stick under your foot! Run!
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So Whistle doesn’t like big ears or sticks.....
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I guess I’m the only Cinderella here?
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Bonnie. Are you hiding from Precious again?
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That depends....
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Are my paws bigger?
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Tell Precious to come look!
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Whoa! My paws are big!
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How about that! A baby with big paws !
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Purry doesn’t need big paws Mom, just fast ones! Precious can’t catch me!
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See how fast I jumped up?
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What is mom doing BJ?
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Measure my paw? Okay. Here.
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What do you mean , the other way?
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Mom, it measures the same from toe down no matter which way you put the stick.
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She’s got you there! Never argue with the logic of a cat.
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This was interesting! It looks like Bonnie really does have the biggest paws with Precious following in his footsteps. Bj is about the same as Precious. I have no idea how wide Banjos paws are! :lol::bluepaw: At any rate, the kitties thought this was a fun game. Bonjure is now proud of his paws but he still remained inside the crate until Precious left the area. Personally, I think he just likes being the baby!;)

Have a great night everyone!:heartshape:

Now how do I make a Cinderella slipper for Thrasher? She’s still waiting. :lol:
 

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Have you ever tried to hold your kitty’s paw? The first thing they do is to give you a puzzled look. The second thing is to pull back their paw.:lol:
Yup, I've tried to hold Ruby's paw. She, however, skips the puzzled look step, and goes straight to pulling her paw away. :catman:

I tried just looking at paws but decided that I might be able to get the kitties to play with a yardstick since that wasn’t working.
A yardstick! I haven't seen one of them in years! All I have is a plastic ruler, and a measuring tape. 📏
 

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Jcatbird Jcatbird Elvis has humungus liger paws (liger because he's a Living Room Lion, with stripes), while Tarifa's are tiny and tapered (a sure sign of "meezer" lineage) and Baby Su's are somewhere in between.
rubysmama rubysmama I have a yardstick that's probably close to antique, very nice laquered wood and with some hardware store's ad on the reverse! It can come in handy sometimes.
 

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Dominance in animals has very little to do with size, and everything to do with force of will! Although dominance in cats is very different than dominance in dogs (and I know I'm preaching to the choir, here). Dogs are pack animals, of course, and look to their alpha for leadership and guidance. That attitude is just laughable in cats! In cats, dominance, so far as I can observe, seems to be a matter of deference in such things as best sleeping spot, etc.
So true, Mamanyt1953 Mamanyt1953 and certainly Tarifa has PLENTY of force of will! She wins friends and influences people -- of whatever species -- through charm.
 

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rubysmama rubysmama You can still get yardsticks at fabric stores and hardware stores. They are very helpful when measuring things that like cloth that you need more than a ruler but a tape measure is too flexible. Things like kitty paws too. :lol: They would have walked off with a tape measure.

tarasgirl06 tarasgirl06 I have an older yardstick that was designed for quilting. It decorated with very cute designs although it’s not an antique, it’s not a recent item.
Tarifa and Hekitty probably share the dominance gene. Some kitties do rule with an iron paw. Lol

I may not be on site tonight. I’ll try but have some family stuff that I need to attend to. I’ll be back be tomorrow evening either way.
Sending love and purrs now!:heartshape::purr:
 

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I couldn’t leave yet. Bookish1 Bookish1 really needs help! Anyone who has ever had a sick kitty, please give any tips you used to help the kitty stay comfortable until the vet reopens.
Here is the link.
Send anyone you know with experience please!
rubysmama rubysmama
Furballsmom Furballsmom
tabbytom tabbytom
I’m sure someone on site may have better info that I do.
Please help!
 

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rubysmama rubysmama rubysmama rubysmama I have a yardstick that's probably close to antique, very nice laquered wood and with some hardware store's ad on the reverse! It can come in handy sometimes.
My parents used to have a couple old yardsticks, but don't know what happened to them when the house was sold.

rubysmama rubysmama rubysmama rubysmama You can still get yardsticks at fabric stores and hardware stores. They are very helpful when measuring things that like cloth that you need more than a ruler but a tape measure is too flexible. Things like kitty paws too. :lol: They would have walked off with a tape measure.
Interesting. Must check the fabric stores around here.

I may not be on site tonight. I’ll try but have some family stuff that I need to attend to. I’ll be back be tomorrow evening either way.
Sending love and purrs now!:heartshape::purr:
Good luck with your family stuff. :redheartpump:

I couldn’t leave yet. Bookish1 Bookish1 Bookish1 Bookish1 really needs help! Anyone who has ever had a sick kitty, please give any tips you used to help the kitty stay comfortable until the vet reopens.
Thanks for the head up.
 

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I couldn’t leave yet. Bookish1 Bookish1 really needs help! Anyone who has ever had a sick kitty, please give any tips you used to help the kitty stay comfortable until the vet reopens.
Here is the link.
Send anyone you know with experience please!
I’m sure someone on site may have better info that I do.
Please help!
Looks like many suggestions are made and a vet's visit is done. Can't think of any suggestion as most were covered.

EDIT " Actually I did reply after posting this but I left a disclaimer there as I'm not sure it works.
 
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So...how long did it take to measure all those kitty paws? I haven't, to my deep shame, measured Hek's, but she has a tiny, delicate paw (and it would be worth my life to say otherwise!).

You know what they say about cats with big paws...THEY LEAVE BIG PAW PRINTS IN THE BUTTER!
 

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I deeply thank everyone here who responded to Bookish1 Bookish1 to offer help. tabbytom tabbytom Furballsmom Furballsmom rubysmama rubysmama Mamanyt1953 Mamanyt1953 and the others who helped, you got that kitten through a tough night and now it has a much better chance. It was hard for me to leave the kitty on the site late last night but I needn’t have worried. There are so many great people here to help! Thank you so much! I was very relieved to find the new posts. The PM’s last night had left me very anxious. I think things are in a much better place now. TCS rocks! :redheartpump::clap2::goldstar:
 

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tarasgirl06 tarasgirl06 I see you were at the thread too! Thank you!

Mamanyt1953 Mamanyt1953 I’m not really surprise you have not measured a Hekitty paw. I just measured Bonjure out of curiosity. Lol I should say, tried to measure. Lol Thrasher liked it though.
I cracked up about the paw prints in butter! If I left butter out it would have paw prints and tongue prints.

I’ve been extra busy here working on some family things but also trying to assist in a kitty rescue. I should know the outcome soon but still busy with that. The cats always know when we are a little rushed. Lol

We started out slow this morning. Purry Como was still snuggled down.
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Bj wanted me to make the phone stop.
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Kodiak agreed. Lol
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It seems the whole house started stirring as I scurried around.
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Then I had to slow down since I picked up a hitchhiker.
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Answering the phone with help!
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The heavy breathing in the phone wasn’t me!
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Hmmm. I know butt dialing happens but, we don’t listen that way Precious!
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Oh! Now you’re eavesdropping?
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I’m going to make the phone stop until you fed us.
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The other kitties elected me.

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I have large paws!
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Oh look Mom! You don’t have fur to protect your paws.
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Bribery!
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It does feel good.
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I’m melting across your back.....
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More?
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Uh! That neck scratching feels great!
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Wait! Is this a trick? I feel like I’m shifting sideways!
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Very funny!
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You think you’re slick but wait until you stand up again! :insertevillaugh:
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I wish you’d kept him up there.
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This is not good.
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I think you better feed him now Mom!
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It’s been interesting trying to stay on the phone. I did stop then to feed everyone! I have three on me again now. I think I’m being held hostage for cat treats. :flail:
I have to answer an urgent text now kitties! Ack!
Have a great night everyone! :heartshape:
Signed, Banjo
 

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Back asking for good wishes, hopes and vibes for someone traveling through a storm with a kitty. They have stopped to rest but still have a distance to travel and it’s supposed to start snowing. They are okay right now. I’ll update as I know but they should have arrived today and now it looks like tomorrow. Guardians deserve our praise! This one has been very determined. :vibes::redheartpump::crossfingers:
 
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