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Moving a cat......got interesting!

jeffb1911jeffb1911 Member Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭
edited January 2011 in General Discussion
Well, for those of you who do not know, TxLawDog and i are brothers, and our mother has Non Hodgekyns Lymphoma. We are very blessed in that the treatments seem to be taking care of the cancer, and as we say in law enforcement sometimes, we just "dumb assed upon" the cancer so to speak. Long story short, mom's treatments are causing her some problems, so i'm moving back home. Among the problems with moving, is i had to move my cat tonight. Oh, joy........i never knew a cat can make so many strange sounds! Got her in my truck FINALLY, and while traveling down i20, this cat made more noise than i thought felinely possible! Now she is under my bed, and i'm wondering what she has planned to do to me tonight........If i survive the next few hours, i'll be able to get all the stuff shipped off that i am selling in the auctions. If not, my little brother will have to.

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  • kidthatsirishkidthatsirish Member Posts: 6,984 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Be prepared for the cat to pee all over your stuff.
  • Locust ForkLocust Fork Member Posts: 32,077 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am sorry to hear about your mother. You are a wonderful son to move back home to help.

    I am guessing your cat poops in your shoes! We should start a poll to see who guesses right.
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  • PanzerSlayer2PanzerSlayer2 Member Posts: 1,798 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    When my cat gets mad she will walk in front of where you are sitting, make some noise to get your attention and squat to pee while you are looking
  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886
    edited November -1
    First move since it was a kitten? Just leave it be..water bowl, and food in your room, along with the cat-box.

    Kitty then has a place to retreat to, but it won't be long. They are inquisitive, and will seek high places to look over the territory.

    Go to a pet store, and get one of those floor-to-ceiling 'climb platforms' for cats. Kitty will take to it. Nice 'n high! Best, Joe

    Off topic: Glad mom's doing Okay
  • coltpaxcoltpax Member Posts: 7,516 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Just ask fishkiller, keep the feline away from your sleepin bag [:D]
  • jpwolfjpwolf Member Posts: 9,164
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by PanzerSlayer2
    When my cat gets mad she will walk in front of where you are sitting, make some noise to get your attention and squat to pee while you are looking

    .....once![:(!]
  • reloader44magreloader44mag Member Posts: 18,783 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    quote:Originally posted by PanzerSlayer2
    When my cat gets mad she will walk in front of where you are sitting, make some noise to get your attention and squat to pee while you are looking


    That'd be a DEAD cat in my house! Homey don' play dat chit!!

    Wife unit had a cat that did that stuff. She made all kinds of excuses for it...until it cost us almost $20,000 to fix the damage that gawd forsaken animal caused! Seriously.

    NEVER again!
    +100....cost me about 4000....cats suck
  • sfrenchsfrench Member Posts: 316 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:
    Be prepared for the cat to pee all over your stuff.

    dogs pee all over

    dogs suck
  • fishkiller41fishkiller41 Member Posts: 50,608
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by coltpax
    Just ask fishkiller, keep the feline away from your sleepin bag [:D]
    It's a fact,the cat will piss on something of yours..
  • HappyNanoqHappyNanoq Member Posts: 12,023
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Locust Fork
    I am guessing your cat poops in your shoes! We should start a poll to see who guesses right.

    Probably not a good idea

    The one who guesses right or comes close, receives the cat in a boubblewrap envelope... [:o)]
  • the middlethe middle Member Posts: 3,089
    edited November -1
    I love both cats and dogs, but if I had to choose just one it would have to be a cat. Cat are more independant, and if needed, will find and kill their own food and still be your friend, if you dont feed a dog it will try to eat you!!! Plus cats dont need as much care, and keep themseleves clean, dogs need to be bathed once a week, and in the winter that means doing it inside in the tube, which then has to be cleaned up!

    I have a very smart dog, but I think the cat is far smarter, he just hides it better!
  • jeffb1911jeffb1911 Member Posts: 2,113 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Well I survived the night , wonder what I will find when I get home.
  • nunnnunn Forums Admins, Member, Moderator Posts: 36,085 ******
    edited November -1
    I had an old ex-tom cat once who got very upset when he had to ride in a vehicle. Not screaming, howling, climbing, trying to get out, etc. He would just lie their quietly and after about a half hour, whatever was inside his bowels would be outside, voluminously, odoriferously, and apparently beyond his control. Last time I had to move with this cat, I made sure he rode with me in the rented truck.
  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    Once a man accepts the fact that his cat is basically a b....y little woman in a fur coat, things improve for the cat.
  • anatomically correctanatomically correct Member Posts: 1,045 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Dogs have masters. Cats have staff.
  • 11b6r11b6r Member Posts: 16,584 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    First, good on you for taking care of your Mom- hope she is doing well.

    As far as the cats- have made 3 cross country moves with a cat or two. The little gray tom that is napping with his head on my foot LOVES to ride in the pickup with me. Stands on the seat, paws on the dash- thinks he is a pup. He's about one notch from hanging his head out the window.

    As said, give your cat a space to "hole up" until she settles down. If she starts peeing on things, and she has access to a litter box, correct THAT most ricky-tick. Cats seem to be more aware of the Alpha Male thing than dogs.
  • Reaper1862Reaper1862 Member Posts: 839 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Cats are good for four things; traction in the snow (throw then under your tires), toss and fetch toys for dogs, eatin' and sticking on the ends of guns for suppressors.
  • milesmiles Member Posts: 2,548 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Reaper1862
    Cats are good for four things; traction in the snow (throw then under your tires), toss and fetch toys for dogs, eatin' and sticking on the ends of guns for suppressors.




    That's funny.....[:D][:D][:D]
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Flying Clay Disk
    quote:Originally posted by PanzerSlayer2
    When my cat gets mad she will walk in front of where you are sitting, make some noise to get your attention and squat to pee while you are looking


    That'd be a DEAD cat in my house! Homey don' play dat chit!!

    Wife unit had a cat that did that stuff. She made all kinds of excuses for it...until it cost us almost $20,000 to fix the damage that gawd forsaken animal caused! Seriously.

    NEVER again!
    Yep. same here.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • Mr. PerfectMr. Perfect Member, Moderator Posts: 66,437 ******
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Reaper1862
    Cats are good for four things; traction in the snow (throw then under your tires), toss and fetch toys for dogs, eatin' and sticking on the ends of guns for suppressors.


    they're good for target practice too.[}:)][}:)]

    If a cat ain't catchin' mice it's of no use to me.
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    And fiery auto crashes
    Some will die in hot pursuit
    While sifting through my ashes
    Some will fall in love with life
    And drink it from a fountain
    That is pouring like an avalanche
    Coming down the mountain
  • CaptFunCaptFun Member Posts: 16,678 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by Reaper1862
    Cats are good for four things; traction in the snow (throw then under your tires), toss and fetch toys for dogs, eatin' and sticking on the ends of guns for suppressors.




    You forgot Shark bait....
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