Saturday Night What's Your Cat Doing Thread

[Bill]

Fuzzball: couch potato-ing

Edit: Yes, it's Utah quality photography, folks. Don't act like you haven't seen crappy photos before. And no, my roof isn't wavy......

[BOTY]

Ours is strung out on catnip. :sadangel:

[Rikki Z-06]

Ours is strung out on catnip. :sadangel:

:funnier::funnier::funnier:

:seasix:

Mines out side playing alley cat. :yesnod:

[RMVette]

Here's ours doing what they normally do all day:

50827

[Murray]

22 yr old is sleeping. The other one is being an ass

[JRD77VET]

Smokey has been kind of quiet for the past 20 years :sadangel:

[RMVette]

Smokey has been kind of quiet for the past 20 years :sadangel:

That's the name of the cat on the right in my picture.

Sorry about your Smokey... :sadangel:

[LisaJohn]

Sleeping until I took her pic.

[LisaJohn]

Not sure where TKL is .

[JRD77VET]

That's the name of the cat on the right in my picture.

Sorry about your Smokey... :sadangel:

Smokey was a good cat. He helped me get thru my divorce ( early /mid 90s ):seasix:

[VatorMan]

:hurray

[ZipZap]

Mine ran up to Gene's house for dinner...:leaving:

[RMVette]

Smokey was a good cat. He helped me get thru my divorce ( early /mid 90s ):seasix:

I had a miniature schnauzer named McNair that did the same for me. (Early ‘90’s)

[Old Ben]

Telling me that it's time for breakfast.

50842

[mrvette]

Mine ran up to Gene's house for dinner...:leaving:

We renamed her Leona......from Leo Ct. around the corner, they had another cat with a new kitten litter....and they tracked Leona here via a chip.....and the jerk guy comes up and gave my wife a hard time about us feeding their cat and several others that show up from time to time....out last cat is curled up behind my monitor on the desk top now, moves the monitor sometimes, :issues::dance:

[Loco Vette]

Making sure the box doesn't escape.

[snide]

Making sure the box doesn't escape.

Important business right there. :yesnod:

[Rikki Z-06]

Mines holding the floor down. :funnier:

50853

[87 Ragtop]

Making sure the box doesn't escape.

Probably patiently waiting for you to open it to see if it fits. :rofl:

If I fits I sits - Funny cat sit snugly in place where you can't imagine Videos Compilation - YouTube

[04 commemorative]

Smokey has been kind of quiet for the past 20 years :sadangel:

Why the lock :island14:

[dvarapala]

Smokey has been kind of quiet for the past 20 years :sadangel:

That's the name of the cat on the right in my picture.

Sorry about your Smokey... :sadangel:

Small world...

[dvarapala]

Why the lock :island14:

Apparently he went to the UniqueDoug school of cat ownership. :leaving:

[RMVette]

Why the lock :island14:

You never know... cats are crafty buggars...

[UniqueDoug]

Apparently he went to the UniqueDoug school of cat ownership. :leaving:

:lol:

They enjoy their jail. :shrug:

[BOTY]

:lol:

They enjoy their jail. :shrug:

three penny gappers . :rofl:

[Rikki Z-06]

three penny gappers . :rofl:

:funnier::funnier::funnier:

[UniqueDoug]

three penny gappers . :rofl:

Had to fab up the extra security, kept them on their diet too long I guess LOL

[Bill]

:lol:

They enjoy their jail. :shrug:

I'm picturing some poor kittahs forlornly clanking their tin water bowls against the bars.

[UniqueDoug]

In case you’re wondering why Fred tagged me here, Fred has this perverse cat training theory where he claims if he got my Siamese cats soon enough, he could train them not to get in to shit, be curious, explore essentially, their genetic make up, their true nature that is not only instinctual but highly entertaining.

So since he has re-interjected me into this argument, I ask you Fred, what would you do to train such animals to behave contrary to their natural instinct, something they enjoy, and second why would you want to even do that?

[Steve_R]

pHrEd’s cat hides in the basement with him - because COVID.

[Steve_R]

Here’s one of ours in her favorite spot.

[JRD77VET]

Why the lock :island14:

It came with the expensive cremation box. Besides, what am I going to do with a little wimpy lock?

[UniqueDoug]

Mines holding the floor down. :funnier:

50853

I have the other half of the puzzle. lol

[dvarapala]

I ask you Fred, what would you do to train such animals to behave contrary to their natural instinct, something they enjoy, and second why would you want to even do that?

All of my cats have had free reign of the house pretty much all the time. When they chose to sleep in the bed it was usually at the foot but our last kitteh liked to sleep curled up between the two stacks of pillows. Except for occasionally waking up to the sound of a hairball ejection in progress they never disturbed me at night. I never had to do anything consciously to achieve that, it's just how they all turned out. Guess I'm just a natural. :shrug:

[dvarapala]

Why the lock :island14:

She got In Before the Lock. :thumbs:

[Little Red L98.]

Watching football team v. iggles.

[snide]

In case you’re wondering why Fred tagged me here, Fred has this perverse cat training theory where he claims if he got my Siamese cats soon enough, he could train them not to get in to shit, be curious, explore essentially, their genetic make up, their true nature that is not only instinctual but highly entertaining.

So since he has re-interjected me into this argument, I ask you Fred, what would you do to train such animals to behave contrary to their natural instinct, something they enjoy, and second why would you want to even do that?

Fred's a dick? :shrug:

[UniqueDoug]

All of my cats have had free reign of the house pretty much all the time. When they chose to sleep in the bed it was usually at the foot but our last kitteh liked to sleep curled up between the two stacks of pillows. Except for occasionally waking up to the sound of a hairball ejection in progress they never disturbed me at night. I never had to do anything consciously to achieve that, it's just how they all turned out. Guess I'm just a natural. :shrug:

So you don’t have any method behind your now non theory, just let them roam?

:skep:

[dvarapala]

So you don’t have any method behind your now non theory, just let them roam?

:skep:

All cats require training. Like with any other behavior, you have to let them know what is acceptable and what isn't. You teach them not to scratch the furniture, not to scratch and bite you, etc. Cats are creatures of habit and once they develop a daily ritual they tend to stick to it. I have never had to consciously train any cat not to keep me awake at night, it just naturally falls out of all the general training that takes place. :shrug:

In any case, locking your kittehs up at night (https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1840711#post1840711) is one more reason you are UniqueDoug :D

[UniqueDoug]

You still haven’t revealed any of your methods to train Siamese kittens to go against their natural instinct.

Perhaps a refresher of the exchange would help

[dvarapala]

You still haven’t revealed any of your methods to train Siamese kittens to go against their natural instinct.

Perhaps a refresher of the exchange would help

Perhaps you missed the post directly above yours where I already answered this question? :shrug:

I have never had to consciously train any cat not to keep me awake at night, it just naturally falls out of all the general training that takes place.

Pic of trained Siamese in her usual sleeping spot:

[UniqueDoug]

Perhaps you missed the post directly above yours where I already answered this question? :shrug:



Pic of trained Siamese in her usual sleeping spot:

So the methods you’ve been harping on are actually to do nothing except let them roam and be curious, congrats on bragging about doing nothing. lol

[JetMechZ16]

So the methods you’ve been harping on are actually to do nothing except let them roam and be curious, congrats on bragging about doing nothing. lol

Isn't that most people here's claim to fame?

[dvarapala]

So the methods you’ve been harping on are actually to do nothing except let them roam and be curious, congrats on bragging about doing nothing. lol

I thought the goal here was to train them to not keep you awake at night, not to stifle their curiosity? :shrug:

WGAF if they roam around and are curious as long as they don't wake you TF up? :willy:

[UniqueDoug]

I thought the goal here was to train them to not keep you awake at night, not to stifle their curiosity? :shrug:

WGAF if they roam around and are curious as long as they don't wake you TF up? :willy:

Here is your refresher.

In case you’re wondering why Fred tagged me here, Fred has this perverse cat training theory where he claims if he got my Siamese cats soon enough, he could train them not to get in to shit, be curious, explore essentially, their genetic make up, their true nature that is not only instinctual but highly entertaining.

So since he has re-interjected me into this argument, I ask you Fred, what would you do to train such animals to behave contrary to their natural instinct, something they enjoy, and second why would you want to even do that?

WGAF if they roam? You obviously haven’t lived with curious Siamese cats who are constantly seeking out new things to get into.

Our exchange was never solely based on my sleep cycle. You claimed to have methods to prevent them getting into things but have yet to reveal anything except that you do nothing.

[dvarapala]

WGAF if they roam? You obviously haven’t lived with curious Siamese cats who are constantly seeking out new things to get into.


You saw the picture I posted. Also, at least one of yours is part Birman - not a Siamese - and my Birman lived with me for 19 years. Of all my cats he was the most mellow and laid back, causing the least amount of trouble.

:shrug:

[dvarapala]

Fred's a dick? :shrug:

* cat whisperer

[UniqueDoug]

You saw the picture I posted. Also, at least one of yours is part Birman - not a Siamese - and my Birman lived with me for 19 years. Of all my cats he was the most mellow and laid back, causing the least amount of trouble.

:shrug:

Well guess what, my cats get in to ****ing everything lol We actually make games out of it, two of them are infatuated with twisty ties so I leave one hidden in remote areas, also if you saw how happy they were when they get to come in a restricted area, they’re purring in ecstasy. So by letting them free roam the whole house you take that pleasure away from them shame on you lol

[dvarapala]

Well guess what, my cats get in to ****ing everything lol We actually make games out of it, two of them are infatuated with twisty ties so I leave one hidden in remote areas, also if you saw how happy they were when they get to come in a restricted area, they’re purring in ecstasy.

In the video I saw they looked damned happy to be getting out! When they saw you coming they quickly ran up to the door lest you slam it closed again before they could escape. :D

KIGM_HyuehM

[UniqueDoug]

In the video I saw they looked damned happy to be getting out! When they saw you coming they quickly ran up to the door lest you slam it closed again before they could escape. :D

KIGM_HyuehM

Exactly, now you’re getting it. They are happy excited ready for the next quadrant to open up that they can explore, be loved sit on my lap watching Fox News, go to the tub for morning and evening streams to lap up like in the wild.

Free roamers lose all the excitement of exploring and new things. These cats are as stimulated as they were when they were kittens.

Try this, cut your cat off from one of his favorite rooms, half-day day whatever it takes for him to beg you to go back in there, and then when he goes back in put a new toy in there, rinse and repeat cut off new toy and make a game out of it keeps them on their “hunting” toes and they love it.

Now it’s possible your cat(s) are just lazy with weak hunting genes, if so disregard.

[dvarapala]

Now it’s possible your cat(s) are just lazy with weak hunting genes, if so disregard.

* were

[UniqueDoug]

* were

Time to go down to the kitty pound!

[dvarapala]

Time to go down to the kitty pound!

Or the dog pound. ;)

[dwjz06]

Is it just me? or is it normal for grown ass men to argue about cats?:D:rofl::dance:

[dvarapala]

Is it just me? or is it normal for grown ass men to argue about cats?:D:rofl::dance:

And what has your recent contribution to the entertainment of the forum been, hmmm? :toetap:

[dwjz06]

And what has your recent contribution to the entertainment of the forum been, hmmm? :toetap::rofl:Did not know I needed to provide that here:confused5::D

[dvarapala]

:rofl:Did not know I needed to provide that here:confused5::D

What else do we all come here for if not entertainment? :shrug:

It's a group effort. :thumbs:

[UniqueDoug]

Is it just me? or is it normal for grown ass men to argue about cats?:D:rofl::dance:

It’s either that or divorce, cats are more fun LOL :D

[JetMechZ16]

It’s either that or divorce, cats are more fun LOL :D

Sorry to bring it up, but out of those two options you're only eligible for the one. :island14:

[DJ_Critterus]

When I lived in Texas, a couple that my ex-wife and I were friends with managed to train their cats to shit in the toilet instead of needing a littler box. We tried training our cats the same way, but they kept saying, "STFU, Porter" or something like that. Stubborn assholes :mad:

[DJ_Critterus]

It’s either that or divorce, cats are more fun LOL :D

Have you ever made the mistake of getting married...or even had the chance? :skep:

[UniqueDoug]

Sorry to bring it up, but out of those two options you're only eligible for the one. :island14:

I beg to differ, I’ve been known to argue about marriage and divorce, and it’s always been more entertaining than arguing about cats. lol

[Aerovette]

Isn't that most people here's claim to fame?

I've been known to do less than nothing. Going so far as to undo something.

I've been less than helpful too.

That's what I tell Comcast when I am hanging up. "Thank you, you've been less than helpful".

[dwjz06]

It’s either that or divorce, cats are more fun LOL :Dyou might have a point there. Neither much fun though:D

Sorry to bring it up, but out of those two options you're only eligible for the one. :island14:good for him:cert:

Have you ever made the mistake of getting married...or even had the chance? :skep:better he does not:seasix:

I beg to differ, I’ve been known to argue about marriage and divorce, and it’s always been more entertaining than arguing about cats. lolentertaining?:lol:

[Bill]

Commandeering the thread back to the original topic...



Acceptable comments include:

~what your cat is doing right now

~what your cat has done in the past

~what your cat might do in the future








Thanks for your attention to this matter.

[Aerovette]

Commandeering the thread back to the original topic...



Acceptable comments include:

~what your cat is doing right now

~what your cat has done in the past

~what your cat might do in the future








Thanks for your attention to this matter.

I know what my cat isn't doing anymore.


LIVING. :yesnod:

[dvarapala]

I beg to differ, I’ve been known to argue about marriage and divorce, and it’s always been more entertaining than arguing about cats. lol

If anyone knows a surefire method to avoid getting divorced it's UD. :yesnod:

[dvarapala]

Commandeering the thread back to the original topic...



Acceptable comments include:

~what your cat is doing right now

~what your cat has done in the past

~what your cat might do in the future








Thanks for your attention to this matter.

OK topic police, ATM they're sitting on my fireplace mantel along with my dog.

[UniqueDoug]

If anyone knows a surefire method to avoid getting divorced it's UD. :yesnod:

Yep, probably one of the smartest decisions I made was not to get married.

Edit, one cat is purring on my lap right now, one is over my left shoulder on their special chair, the other is on my bed grooming

[dwjz06]

If anyone knows a surefire method to avoid getting divorced it's UD. :yesnod:just shows he has some sense.:D

Yep, probably one of the smartest decisions I made was not to get married.

Edit, one cat is purring on my lap right now, one is over my left shoulder on their special chair, the other is on my bed grooming:seasix: uh cats are not a replacement though.:lol:

[z06psi]

How do I know most of you are ghey?


See above. :yesnod:

[dwjz06]

How do I know most of you are ghey?


See above. :yesnod::lol: what was your first clue?:slap:

[z06psi]

:lol: what was your first clue?:slap:

Grown men, single talking about ***** but not the human type.


You aren't attracting any of the opposite sex talking about cats here.

[dwjz06]

Grown men, single talking about ***** but not the human type.


You aren't attracting any of the opposite sex talking about cats here.who says life has to revolve around *****? I agree on the cat talk though.:seasix::lol::waiting:

[z06psi]

who says life has to revolve around *****? I agree on the cat talk though.:seasix::lol::waiting:

See?

Ghey. :yesnod:

[dwjz06]

See?

Ghey. :yesnod:nope. How about plain don’t gaf?:seasix:

[z06psi]

nope. How about plain don’t gaf?:seasix:

Apparently these ****s do about cats. :rofl:

[dwjz06]

Apparently these ****s do about cats. :rofl::rofl::dance: well to each their own. I am not much on cats. I have owned dogs instead:seasix:

[z06psi]

:rofl::dance: well to each their own. I am not much on cats. I have owned dogs instead:seasix:

Didn't he get the dog as well?:leaving:

[dwjz06]

Didn't he get the dog as well?:leaving::confused5: :lol: don’t know about that.

[z06psi]

*she
*he
*STFU
*GFY

[dvarapala]

Exactly, now you’re getting it. They are happy excited ready for the next quadrant to open up that they can explore, be loved sit on my lap watching Fox News, go to the tub for morning and evening streams to lap up like in the wild.

Free roamers lose all the excitement of exploring and new things. These cats are as stimulated as they were when they were kittens.

Try this, cut your cat off from one of his favorite rooms, half-day day whatever it takes for him to beg you to go back in there, and then when he goes back in put a new toy in there, rinse and repeat cut off new toy and make a game out of it keeps them on their “hunting” toes and they love it.


I think I understand now. You are actively stimulating your cats to be inquisitive and keep you awake all night with their exploring. If you weren't over-stimulating them they would sleep peacefully in your bed the entire night.

YW

[dvarapala]

You aren't attracting any of the opposite sex talking about cats here.

Good thing I don't need to. ;)

[dvarapala]

just shows he has some sense.:D

:seasix: uh cats are not a replacement though.:lol:

***** is *****. :shrug:

Besides, he gets as much sex from the cats as he gets from human women... :leaving:

[Aerovette]

OK topic police, ATM they're sitting on my fireplace mantel along with my dog.

So that's what ATM means. I had a girl text "What are you thinking, ATM?" and I said "Sure".

It went downhill fast after she came over.

[dvarapala]

So that's what ATM means. I had a girl text "What are you thinking, ATM?" and I said "Sure".

It went downhill fast after she came over.

You're clearly dating the wrong girls. :yesnod:

[DJ_Critterus]

If anyone knows a surefire method to avoid getting divorced it's UD. :yesnod:

Yeah...it's called ****ing up with Match and not dating at all :lol:

[UniqueDoug]

I think I understand now. You are actively stimulating your cats to be inquisitive and keep you awake all night with their exploring. If you weren't over-stimulating them they would sleep peacefully in your bed the entire night.

YW

So your theory is by keeping them engaged and stimulated I have failed to change their DNA to sleep at night instead of following their natural instinct as nocturnal animals, am I hearing you correctly?

:lol:

[JetMechZ16]

Yep, probably one of the smartest decisions made for me was not to get married.

Edit, one cat is purring on my lap right now, one is over my left shoulder on their special chair, the other is on my bed grooming

Fixeted to more closely match reality.

The opportunity must have been present for one to make a decision against it.

[dwjz06]

Fixeted to more closely match reality.

The opportunity must have been present for one to make a decision against it.However it worked out. He is smarter and richer for not going there:D:kimblair:

[JetMechZ16]

However it worked out. He is smarter and richer for not going there:D:kimblair:

I though his monthly nut was roughly $2K. You're saying he's richer?:confused5:

[DJ_Critterus]

However it worked out. He is smarter and richer for not going there:D:kimblair:

Well, he's got two things going for him:

1: A low nut for overhead expenditures

2: No nut unless he rubs one out or has the cats help
:lol:

[dwjz06]

I though his monthly nut was roughly $2K. You're saying he's richer?:confused5:Working on trying to get there myself. 2K would be great. Richer than he would have been married and or with kids:sadangel:

Well, he's got two things going for him:

1: A low nut for overhead expenditures

2: No nut unless he rubs one out or has the cats help
:lol::lol: whatever works

[UniqueDoug]

I though his monthly nut was roughly $2K. You're saying he's richer?:confused5:

More like about 1700 in expenses, that’s including paying half the mortgage, bills, everything down to the Franzia and cat litter.

:rock:

[snide]

More like about 1700 in expenses, that’s including paying half the mortgage, bills, everything down to the Franzia and cat litter.

:rock:

* : fastguy : :fastguy:

[dvarapala]

So your theory is by keeping them engaged and stimulated I have failed to change their DNA to sleep at night instead of following their natural instinct as nocturnal animals, am I hearing you correctly?

:lol:

If someone went to you and said "Doctor Doug, I'm having problems sleeping at night" you would probably prescribe them hourly doses of espresso. :funniest:

[dwjz06]

More like about 1700 in expenses, that’s including paying half the mortgage, bills, everything down to the Franzia and cat litter.

:rock:Well done.:seasix: what does that leave you for misc.?:cert:

[ThePirate]

Yep, probably one of the smartest decisions I made was not to get married.

Edit, one cat is purring on my lap right now, one is over my left shoulder on their special chair, the other is on my bed grooming


Didn't know you posted over here but when you leave such a big opening, I have to. It was your decision not to get married? :kick:

[UniqueDoug]

Well done.:seasix: what does that leave you for misc.?:cert:

What do you code as miscellaneous? I currently calculate and code around 17 expenditures so your miscellaneous might already be coded elsewhere. That being said I do have a miscellaneous in there for something that falls out of the 17, it’s 150 bucks.

[dwjz06]

What do you code as miscellaneous? I currently calculate and code around 17 expenditures so your miscellaneous might already be coded elsewhere. That being said I do have a miscellaneous in there for something that falls out of the 17, it’s 150 bucks.Wow 17 items? Da fuq yo? I guess I just lump them in to food, entertainment etc... Really anything over my monthly bills can be misc.:seasix::cert:

[RMVette]

51059

[BOTY]

Ebeneezer is chilling in her perch. :seasix:

[Bill]

It's raining and really cold here, like in the 40's. Fuzz wants to go sit on the patio and watch it rain, then come back in a few minutes later, then be let out again, then come back in.....rinse and repeat. Now she's complaining because I'm tired of letting all the store bought heat out.


Cat.

[Rikki Z-06]

See?

Ghey. :yesnod:

nope. How about plain don’t gaf?:seasix:

Apparently these ****s do about cats. :rofl:

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

This is great. :funnier::funnier::funnier:

[JetMechZ16]

I think we're going to have to have our cats left eye removed. She's had what we've been treating as an infection with no improvement. The vet says it may be turning cancerous, and although the globe of her eye is fine all the surrounding tissue is inflamed.

[DJ_Critterus]

I think we're going to have to have our cats left eye removed. She's had what we've been treating as an infection with no improvement. The vet says it may be turning cancerous, and although the globe of her eye is fine all the surrounding tissue is inflamed.

Instead of having the hairy ***** running around the place you'll have a one eyed monster to deal with now. :leaving:

Sirius, hope the cat is o.k.

[dvarapala]

I think we're going to have to have our cats left eye removed. She's had what we've been treating as an infection with no improvement. The vet says it may be turning cancerous, and although the globe of her eye is fine all the surrounding tissue is inflamed.

Poor kitteh!!

:sadangel::sadangel::sadangel:

[RMVette]

I think we're going to have to have our cats left eye removed. She's had what we've been treating as an infection with no improvement. The vet says it may be turning cancerous, and although the globe of her eye is fine all the surrounding tissue is inflamed.

:sadangel:

[RMVette]

Sometimes mine get out and cruise around....

51179

[Little Red L98.]

Sometimes mine get out and cruise around....

51179

I wouldn’t advise it.

https://youtu.be/5fvsItXYgzk






Sorry about your kitteh, Jetz. Good luck to you both. :angel:

[RMVette]

I wouldn’t advise it.

https://youtu.be/5fvsItXYgzk



Yep, Toonces! :rofl:

[JetMechZ16]

Instead of having the hairy ***** running around the place you'll have a one eyed monster to deal with now. :leaving:

Sirius, hope the cat is o.k.

I won't be able to tell if she's walking towards me or away from me.:confused5:

[Bill]

I won't be able to tell if she's walking towards me or away from me.:confused5:

I could see how that could be confusing if she's trying to give you the stink eye. Could use either end.


:hide:





Seriously, sorry about your buddy. Hopefully she'll recover and not need the surgery, but if she does, she'll probably be OK, too, just need a little time to adjust. Animals are pretty resilient.

[JetMechZ16]

I think we're going to have to have our cats left eye removed. She's had what we've been treating as an infection with no improvement. The vet says it may be turning cancerous, and although the globe of her eye is fine all the surrounding tissue is inflamed.

Well we had her eye removed yesterday. She's home but not very happy with me. I don't blame her. The vet said the bone underneath in her cheek area also seemed to be affected. They suspect cancer but we'll wait and see and hope she heals up with a few good years left to her. The vet records say we 1st brought her there 12 yrs and 10 months ago. At that time they estimated her age to be about 5 yrs. So she's had a good long life no matter what happens.

[JetMechZ16]

51770

[Loco Vette]

51770

So that would be a yes on the eye loss. How is fuzzy doing?

[JetMechZ16]

So that would be a yes on the eye loss. How is fuzzy doing?

She is laying in my lap now purring away. I think she's feeling a lot better. :seasix:

[BOTY]

I think we're going to have to have our cats left eye removed. She's had what we've been treating as an infection with no improvement. The vet says it may be turning cancerous, and although the globe of her eye is fine all the surrounding tissue is inflamed.

Oh man. :sadangel:

[BOTY]

51770

:sadangel: but :seasix: lil' chits have nine lives anyway. :D

[JetMechZ16]

:sadangel: but :seasix: lil' chits have nine lives anyway. :D

They are a lot tougher than we give them credit for. :yesnod:

[dvarapala]

:sadangel:

Poor Kitteh.