Thanksgiving visitor...

So, for two nights running, there was this cat mewling outside my window. Last night I went out and tried to see where she was (I live in the basement, and was afraid she might be stuck in my window well). I found the culprit, and she's just too young to be left alone.

And I have no idea who she belongs to. But it's November in Michigan, and it gets VERY cold, and well... if you let your cat loose out in conditions like this, you're not taking very good care of her.

So, dependant upon the landlord agreeing on Monday, I have a cat.

She's a very nice cat. And very smart. Heck even Dan likes her, and Dan isn't fond of cats. (See, Dan IS a cat. He doesn't like other cats in his territory.)

It's been three years since I've had a pet. And I really like this cat.

I think I'll call her Pixie. She's not quite the cat who walks through walls, but she does walk through beds.

We'll post pictures later.

It's a happy Thanksgiving here....

I really don't want to burst your bubble, but I have to say I think you should post some notices or something around your neighborhood before you officially adopt the kitty. She might be out because she just got out on her own. As it happens, Black Francis' new favorite pastime is bolting right past me as soon as I come in the door. I had another cat that used to do that very same thing, and it was only after we posted notices around town that we got him back. Also, my favorite cat when I was a kid was an unfixed tom. Even in the foulest of weather, he wanted to go out wandering, and it would've been a crime to keep him in. But he always came home.

Just something to think about.

take care

---jones()

Actually have thought about it, Jones.

First off, this cat is YOUNG. She can't have gone far. And she was out two nights running. And when I went out to look for her, she practically came right up to me. Whoever lost her didn't look very damn hard for her.

Second, she's not a dart out the door type (believe me, I KNOW the type.) As a matter of fact, she's absolutely TERRIFIED of doors, and will hide in a corner when we come home until the bad door is closed.

And, quite frankly, I live in the sort of neighborhood where stray cats are common, and where household pets become strays very quickly.

I'm not into finder's keepers, but I really don't think that if she had a former "owner" it would be in her best interests to return her to them.

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ November 28, 2003 04:44 AM: Message edited by: eris quixote ]</font>

Pictures! We need pictures! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Awww, soooo cute! Pics, please soon? [img]graemlins/cat.gif[/img]

Cute! [img]smile.gif[/img]

*beams*

AWWW!!! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Actually, your kitty resembles my Zeeb, who was also a stray kitten from a litter by the dumpster behind work. I spent an hour lying in the gutter trying to get him out of the undercarriage and engine area of a car, only to have the car's owner (who worked at Starbucks) come out, pop the hood, and have that cat out in two seconds.

Congratulations on the new family member!

Thanks for the kitty pics eris! [img]smile.gif[/img] they did cheer me up! [img]smile.gif[/img]

awwwwwwwwww.

http://mywebpage.netscape.com/danlclu/Cat+1.JPG

Cutie!
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Originally posted by Gem F:
Thanks for the kitty pics eris! [img]smile.gif[/img] they did cheer me up! [img]smile.gif[/img]

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<font size="2" face="Comic sans ms, Helvetica, sans-serif">Kitty pics are the source all light and happiness.

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Soooo cute! Sooooo cute!

Getting back to what Jones said, it *IS* possible for a caring owner to lose a cat, but eris is probably right that if they really cared, they would have looked before two days lapsed, *AND* they probably would have put up posters of their own by now, if they really wanted the cat back.

However, it is possible, even for nice caring owners like eris and Goob, so I suggest you immediately buy a cutey little name tag and a really special little collar (with rhinestones in it, if possible) and label your kitty with home phone number, work number or cell phone, just to let anyone know she's owned and loved, if she ever somehow goes accidentally missing from your place. [img]smile.gif[/img]

I bought a nice new purple nametag for Jake with a pink collar. (And the hubby says you'd never know he's a *BOY* cat! Hee Hee!)

*hugs*

Good deal, Eris. He was asking for way too much in the first place. I'm glad you talked the price down. If you want the kitty badly, then it's an acceptable cost.

Your kitty is ubercute. ^_^

and people ask me why i have a pic of my cat up on the stp pic site.

cause he's the cutest damn thing i've ever laid eyes on!

love your cat eris. very cute

both of our cats just adopted my friend drew. people are now telling me its a good sign and i should marry the guy, since my cats adore him. and oddly, my cat has been very docile since drew was here. its like my cat was replaced by an alien or something.

My Cat Hates You

That cat is just cute enough that you can FEEL the evilness eminating from it... [img]graemlins/devil.gif[/img]

Talked to the landlord. He wanted a $200 pet fee, NONrefundable and $20 a month for the cat.

He also had a comprehensive list of requirements (vet certification, tags, pet must not run loose, owner must take care of pet, that sort of thing.)

I talked him down to $100, refundable and no pet rent.

Dan will grumble, but that's Dan. *waves at Dan*

Who's grumbling? She's a cute cat, and we get along. [img]smile.gif[/img]

(waiting to hear about the vet bills, then I'll start grumbling [img]wink.gif[/img] )

btw, she made a funny noise, do cats hiccup?

Uh... hairball comin' on line BA...

but don't worry, they make stuff for that.

Jace, I must now send that link to everyone that I know. Thank you. I was in dire need of entertainment today. I ran out of work to do around 10am.

Quote:

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http://www.mycathatesyou.com/images/boo_112302.jpg

"After mauling his owners BOO dances with delight as the other cats chant, Go BOO, it's your birthday! Go BOO, it's your birthday!"

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<font size="2" face="Comic sans ms, Helvetica, sans-serif">OK, I'm sorry, this one was just too funny not to share.

I love the "Bear" cat on the web site.

Can somebody please tell me what "shizzle yo' hizzle" means? I'm getting old.