General Chat

Jaws here. Sorry, I'm just not going to be available today. You see, this is the first sunny day we've had in a LONG time, and I'm taking advantage of it. Agghhh, don't you just LOVE sitting in the sun? My mum won't allow me to go outside, as we live on a busy road. So, I have to catch my rays wherever and whenever I can. I've heard woofs around here, but I've never seen one of those creatures up close. I'm mainly interested in the hummingbirds. They drive me nuts. We do have a couple of blue jays that mum feeds and they kind of bother me too. You see, one of them lands in our apple tree that is close to the kitchen window and waits for mum to give him some nuts. Mum laughs at me when the bird lands in the tree and I'm sitting on the window sill -- just because I scruntch really low on the sill, and my ears go flat. I've been away from my windowsill far too long. Time to go back and get warm. Happy New Year to everyone. PS Hi there goldfish. I've never seen you guys up close, either. I'm afraid of most things, so hope you aren't too ferocious!

I have given your cat's message to the dog next door (Ocker - a blue heeler) He asks me to convey his most cordial barks to your cat. (I was once asked by his owner if I would mind not singing whilst in the shower because it upset Ocker and he would start howling). Peter

Hello, Weetabix and Sooty want to know what the best deal in pet insurance is- since their owner had to pay over £300 to have 3 teeth taken out the week before Christmas!

Hi Jaws, This is B.M.F. the alpha fish here. Just watch it pussy cat cos we're not just ferrocious, we're also wet and we know how much you pussy cats hate water!!

Meow from Black cat,Grey cat,white cat also stray Garfield and little black cat. Have a PURRfect Year

Hello my name is Misty. I am a long haired ginger/grey tabby puss, too posh really to be living on a farm, but I love it! All the open space and all the animals, much better place than where I was rescued from. I'm one of the cats that has to live with Kate (from Dogs! messages) and her sister Molly and their mummy Kim. I love going into the fields and chasing about with Kate and Molly and then running up a tree so they can't catch me - hehe. I thought I would just let all you other felines know of a wonderful sleeping place I have just found - human mum has been on the computer for quite a while and no matter how much I meowed she would not move off MY chair, so I am lying full length on top of the monitor with my tail flicking now and then across the screen and peeping occasionally to see if I am annoying her - its not working yet, but I will keep trying! after all it is my chair. Spoilt or what - Mistyxx p.s. there's no mouse up here either!

Macavity Cat and his brov Sherlock, from Wokingham, say miaow to fellow felines and a surprised Miaoooow! in particular, to Macavity Cat and Jazzy in Redditch!!! Tuxedo Macavity is in a state of shock, having discovered that he's not the ONLY Macavity Cat abiding in England! Tanya in Wokingham

> >FROM A DOG'S DIARY > >Day number 180 >8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! >9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! >10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! >11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! >1:00 PM - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! >4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! >5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE! >Day number 181 >8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! >9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! >10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! >11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! >1:00 PM - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! >4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! >5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE! >Day number 182 >8:00 am -OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! >9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE! >10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE! >11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! >1:00 PM - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE! >1:30 PM - ooooooo. bath. bummer. >4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE! >5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE! >5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE! > >EXCERPTS FROM A CAT'S DIARY > >DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling >objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry >cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the >mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. >Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant. >DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet >while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the >stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once >again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on >their bed. >DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in >attempt >to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into >their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat >I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan. >DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I >was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning >foamy chemical called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a >liquid. >My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth. >DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was >placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise >and >smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer.." More importantly >I >overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must >learn >what this is and how to use it to my advantage. >DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe >snitches. >The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is >obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an >informant, >and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due >to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can >wait, it is only a matter of time. > Maggie

I am Zeus - a very handsome and striking red tabby - known by commoners as 'ginger'. I have just succeeded in causing mayhem in the hosue I am occupying by catching a very feathery and boastful pigeon, despatching it, on the kitchen floor, eating its breast (only), and then liberally spreading ALL its feathers around the area. There was quite a lot of feathers..... and blood. And it seems they were expecting people for supper (not pigeons) - and it all had to be cleared up. And the Dyson objected, saying too many feathers!!. They said I looked smug, sitting amid the carnage - and threw me out! They did say I am still beautiful, but I am a pain. Praps if I was fed more cream i would not stalk pigeons.....or even mice.

I went to bed about 1am this morning. My cat woke me at 3am for no other reason than to to have a bit of conversation. Not being able to sleep afterwards, I got up about 4, made a hot drink and took it back to bed where I sipped it and read for a bit. Got to sleep about 5. At 8am, who sat on my chest and gently whispered miaow until I woke. Yes, she is completely unharmed.

(\__/) (='.'=) (")_(") Miaow!!

we had to have our beautiful, gentle, lovely cat Poppy put to sleep today she had been ill for a few weeks and had got worse i miss her SO much but didn't want her to suffer but she's with some of our other much loved pets who are'nt with us anymore lou

I really feel for you, I had to have my oldest cat Whiskey put down 2 years ago, he was 18 and It broke my heart, Then 3 weeks ago my other cat came home with a limp tail and vet said it was dislocated, they were not sure whether they would have to put her down as the nerves for her 'fucntions' may have been damaged, After 10 days of going through every emotion possible and daily visits to the vet her nerves had returned. Now we have one very happy cat minus her tail which they couldn't save. I still desperatly miss Whiskey but try to tell myself that we gave him as much joy as he gave us. Keep your chin up and remember the good times.

thank you susanne lou

Louise: As hard as it is for you, Poppy is much happier now. Our other cat, Monique, developed cancer. Luckily, my husband agreed to let her have surgery. We were told except for the cancer she was in excellent shape and could live another 5 or more years (she was 18 at the time.) They removed the lump and unfortunately, another grew back several months later. My husband agreed again to surgery (was expensive both times) but a lump returned, this time faster than the last one. We were unsure what to do and our vet told us as long as she was not suffering, to let her be (they couldn't operate any more). The day came when we could see that she was suffering. I still miss Monique, but she was in so much pain at the end. I think you are very brave and kind to let Poppy go.

i can't believe she's not here anymore

Lou, I STILL cry when I think of Monique. She wasn't the typical cat, who stares at you when you call. Monique was like a dog: she came running when I called her, followed me around the house when I did chores, sat next to or sometimes ON my head when I was lying down and upset. My mum had to put her cat to sleep a couple of years ago. SHE still talks about "Snowball" (we used to call him snowbank because he was white and HUGE) even though she has another cat now. Sometimes it takes awhile to "get over" pets. I'm the type who feels better once I've talked. If you would like to email me, I will be here for you.

thank you lisa i can't email you as i'm not a paid member lou

Lou: I've emailed you. :~)

thank you lisa