Show us your kitty cats

evanswolves82 · 27 May 2012 at 22:18

My Candie

2nd day here so she was still abit nervous/scared around everyone and everything

A week here now, so shes all settled in!
Fast asleep today after hours of playing with a lego bick, and a some food, wore herself out haha

vicisthebest · 27 May 2012 at 22:48

subbytna said:
Lol Yeah the cat told the owner what its name was

We knew what the cat was called because the owner (who lived on the same street) told us. The owner then moved away to I don't know where. I wouldn't know from the guy's username whether he was the same person, would I?

subbytna · 28 May 2012 at 08:23

Just messing with ya mate lol

subbytna · 28 May 2012 at 08:29

Jinx lying on my bed

conb123 · 28 May 2012 at 16:07

smit101 · 28 May 2012 at 18:47

My cat Steve passed away on Thursday night, he'd lived with me for 15 years, he'd been ill for a while (intestinal tumour) but kept going for far longer than the vet had envisaged after his initial diagnosis, a few months longer infact.

On Wednesday he was walking around and eating well, then when I got back from work on Thurs afternoon, I found him semi-concious on his blanket. Despite him having been ill for quite a while it still seemed like a very sudden collapse.

I pretty much knew it was game, set and match but couldn't bring myself to call the vet straight away as I knew he would put him straight to sleep. He wasn't in pain or discomfort, (vet confirmed this when he arrived later) so I just spent his last few hours at his side, he even purred a couple of times, so I'd like to think he was aware that I was with him at the end. Vet arrived a few hours later and confirmed Steve was deep in coma and there was nothing else to be done, so he just sent him on his way.

The sense of loss is far more intense than I'd ever expected it to be, I suppose having lived alone with just Steve for so long we really became great friends, he didn't trust anyone but me, when friends or family members visited he was gone for dust and didn't return until after they'd gone!

(anti-social git!)

One of my favourite traits of his, was if I'd spent a long period on the PC gaming etc, he would eventually get a bit miffed that I'd been ignoring him for ages, so he would get on his hind legs, keeping his balance by putting one of his front paws on the arm of my PC chair, with his other paw he'd tap me on the arm, when I turned to look at him he'd give me a short, sharp meow, it was as if to say 'Oi! wtf is goin' on man?' 'sort me some grub out or something!' First time he did it I wasn't expecting it and nearly had a freaking heart attack!

Maybe it's a bit bonkers to become so attatched to a cat

but that's just the way it was with me and Steve, I've been feeling like there's a fist sized rock in my chest eversince he passed on, putting my feelings down in writing has helped though.

I'm thankful for this cat thread at this time because non cat owners would probably think me crazy for what I've just written, hopefully though some of you will understand where I'm coming from. Thanks for listening anyway.

The Halk · 28 May 2012 at 18:49

smit101 said:
I'm thankful for this cat thread at this time because non cat owners would probably think me crazy for what I've just written, hopefully though some of you will understand where I'm coming from. Thanks for listening anyway.

Genuinely touched by that, I've never owned a cat and I don't think you're crazy. Poor Steve and poor you.

smit101 · 28 May 2012 at 18:54

The Halk said:
Genuinely touched by that, I've never owned a cat and I don't think you're crazy. Poor Steve and poor you.

Thanks for that.

pastymuncher · 28 May 2012 at 19:15

Very sorry to hear about Steve. He has very similar markings to my Jade. I had tears in my eyes reading that. People don't understand that cat's have their own personalities and are very much a member of the family. Most even have human type traits such as Steve getting your attention when you were on the pc. There is nothing to be embarrassed about, if you can't love your pets what's the point in having them?

subbytna · 28 May 2012 at 20:12

Sorry to hear of your kitteh passing mate....horrible feeling. It's like you've lost a family member.

If you can take ANY positives from this -

1. Your cat had a great life and you spoiled him rotten, not all cats are so lucky.
2. You can consider a new kitten now as a new pet...new kittens will give you hours of fun of playtime and a chance to bond with a new cat again...in time, when you can get over your cat passing.

subbytna · 28 May 2012 at 20:13

pastymuncher said:
There is nothing to be embarrassed about, if you can't love your pets what's the point in having them?

100% there fella....couldnt' have put it better myself

smit101 · 28 May 2012 at 20:25

pastymuncher said:
Very sorry to hear about Steve. He has very similar markings to my Jade. I had tears in my eyes reading that. People don't understand that cat's have their own personalities and are very much a member of the family. Most even have human type traits such as Steve getting your attention when you were on the pc. There is nothing to be embarrassed about, if you can't love your pets what's the point in having them?

Thanks Pastymuncher, please give your Jade a stroke from me. Talking of cat's having human traits, Steve also loved watching TV! Sometimes he'd watch so intently that i'd swear he was following the plot.

smit101 · 28 May 2012 at 20:36

subbytna said:
Sorry to hear of your kitteh passing mate....horrible feeling. It's like you've lost a family member.

If you can take ANY positives from this -

1. Your cat had a great life and you spoiled him rotten, not all cats are so lucky.
2. You can consider a new kitten now as a new pet...new kittens will give you hours of fun of playtime and a chance to bond with a new cat again...in time, when you can get over your cat passing.

Thanks for your condolences mate. Yes you're right....he really did have a great life! I live in the heart of the country surrounded by fields and trees so Steve had the complete run of acres of land. He used to hunt right up until a couple of years ago and would often leave presents of rabbit, squirrel or field mouse outside the bedroom door, I hate seeing any animal harmed, but I couldn't rollock him for the kills because he genuinely thought I might be a bit peckish and in need of some sustenance.

Dunks · 28 May 2012 at 20:48

Sorry to her about your loss! One of my cats passed away a while ago after 17 years and it's pretty upsetting, but at least you can take comfort in the fact he had a long awesome life

And Steve is such an awesome name, we now have a 18 month old cat called Stan

Space Monkey · 28 May 2012 at 20:53

So sad to hear smit101, had tears reading that and the pic at the end finished me off, completely understand how you felt about your little mate, we've got a beautiful cat who just fills our lives too with all her little ways, and you become a pack and have a special bond with each other

ours has pancreatitis (sp?) so we know what it's like to have them in pain and sick. He enjoyed a good life and was dearly loved, a cats life indeed

smit101 · 28 May 2012 at 22:40

Dunks said:
Sorry to her about your loss! One of my cats passed away a while ago after 17 years and it's pretty upsetting, but at least you can take comfort in the fact he had a long awesome life

And Steve is such an awesome name, we now have a 18 month old cat called Stan

Thanks Dunks.

17 years! :eek:

That's even longer than I had Steve, must have been a very sad time for you. It's great that you've got Stan now though.

People would usually laugh when I told them I had a cat called Steve, 'what's so funny?' I'd say, they'd just say 'you can't call a cat Steve' whilst cracking up.

KatanaDV20 · 28 May 2012 at 22:48

I have a bit of a silly question for you cat-owners lol.

I live alone and would love to get 2 kittens but the problem is my sense of smell...too sensitive

No im not allergic to cats.....its the smell from the litter-tray that would get to me. So...just HOW bad is it? I guess the pricier the brand of litter the less the odour? Also where do you all keep them. A buddy of mine keeps his in the kitchen :eek:

Ok animal faeces and urine in the same room I eat in? Not happening. I guess because of these factors I'll never really get to own one.

Unless I get a cat-flap and build a small shelter in the backyard just for the litter-tray...train the thing to go outside? Any of you do this? Thanks for any feedback!

Collider · 28 May 2012 at 22:55

I'm thankful for this cat thread at this time because non cat owners would probably think me crazy for what I've just written, hopefully though some of you will understand where I'm coming from. Thanks for listening anyway.

Really sad news. It is odd that someone posting about that you don't even know can bring a lump to your throat isn't it but that's moggies I guess.

Lucky Steve to have had such a great owner.

I hope over time you remember the good times more, but you are not bonkers to miss him, its like losing a little member of the family. Like the other poster was saying if you don't feel for them then you aren't giving them the best life. He looks great in that pic.

I opened up a pic of our old cats (18 and 17 when they died, we'd had them since they were 2 and 3) when I read your post, even though they have been gone a while and we have 2 others I still miss them. Its a sad day when you lose them but they are still worth having.

No im not allergic to cats.....its the smell from the litter-tray that would get to me. So...just HOW bad is it? I guess the pricier the brand of litter the less the odour? Also where do you all keep them. A buddy of mine keeps his in the kitchen

We keep them in utility room, use catsan and change it a lot, there isn't a problem if you change it and remove..well shall we say solids. We have an air freshener in there. If you buy cheap litter it can be a bit grim but with catsan we've never had a problem.

smit101 · 28 May 2012 at 22:55

Space Monkey said:
So sad to hear smit101, had tears reading that and the pic at the end finished me off, completely understand how you felt about your little mate, we've got a beautiful cat who just fills our lives too with all her little ways, and you become a pack and have a special bond with each other ours has pancreatitis (sp?) so we know what it's like to have them in pain and sick. He enjoyed a good life and was dearly loved, a cats life indeed

Thanks Space Monkey.

Sorry your cat's not well, hope she recovers ok.

Yes, the bond is very strong when you've had such a long time together. It's very strange at the moment, I still keep leaving doors ajar so he can come and go as he pleases, also kept thinking before I left for work tonight that I'd have to put some food out. :confused:

_dogma_ · 28 May 2012 at 22:56

KatanaDV20 said:
I have a bit of a silly question for you cat-owners lol.

I live alone and would love to get 2 kittens but the problem is my sense of smell...too sensitive

No im not allergic to cats.....its the smell from the litter-tray that would get to me. So...just HOW bad is it? I guess the pricier the brand of litter the less the odour? Also where do you all keep them. A buddy of mine keeps his in the kitchen

Ok animal faeces and urine in the same room I eat in? Not happening. I guess because of these factors I'll never really get to own one.

Unless I get a cat-flap and build a small shelter in the backyard just for the litter-tray...train the thing to go outside? Any of you do this? Thanks for any feedback!

As long as the litter tray is cleaned regularly then it doesn't smell. Unless you just happen to walk in when they've just pooped.

I'd say the more expensive brands of cat litter don't do that much better than cheaper brands. It's all about the frequency of cleaning. I use Aldi cat litter and keep the tray in the kitchen and it doesn't smell.

If you let the cat out it will probably just go wherever it wants to go. I'm not sure if you'd be able to train it to use a litter tray when it has access to flower beds and the like.