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Aug 19, 2010 10:56:59 GMT -5
Post by Patcat on Aug 19, 2010 10:56:59 GMT -5
So, I wake up yesterday, and it appears my AC is blowing not very cool air. Not so important yesterday as it was relatively mild, but the forecast here in Indianapolis is for the Nineties for the next couple of days. I call my landlord and report the problem. The office (which has been getting a lot of calls like this lately) is sympathetic and promises to send someone out to fix it. I get home yesterday, and I have blessed cool air. But my young, big, smart but goofball cat Max is not to be found. His older sister Maggie could care less. I look all around the apartment (amazing how many places there are where a cat could hide in a two bedroom apartment), but can't find him. I go around the building calling for him, but no response. I have to leave for the evening--it's a friend's birthday--and I spend it in alternating states of "He's a big boy. He can take care of himself." and imagining all sorts of horrible things. And I have a big imagination for horrible things. Return home about ten at night. Go into the apartment, no sign of the Max. (Have I mentioned he is very black, and very difficult to see in the dark?) Go outside, ready to search the area. Call his name, and hear a squeaky "mew". (For such a big cat, Max has a tiny voice). Max comes running up, but stops a few feet from me, and casually lopes up. I scoop him up and give him a big hug. He's trying very hard to look cool, but he's obviously very glad to see me. I get him back up in the apartment, where he snarfs down his food and then follows me around for the rest of the evening. Maggie sniffs at him and then looks at him with the "Stupid cat. Why leave here? Don't think I'm going to feel sorry for you" look.
Patcat
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Aug 20, 2010 5:43:11 GMT -5
Post by jeffan on Aug 20, 2010 5:43:11 GMT -5
A nice happy-ending story Patcat - thank you.
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Aug 20, 2010 6:50:55 GMT -5
Post by DonnaJo on Aug 20, 2010 6:50:55 GMT -5
As a cat owner, I can relate.
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Sept 7, 2010 8:09:04 GMT -5
Post by Sirenna on Sept 7, 2010 8:09:04 GMT -5
Hello all! Patcat so glad to hear Max came back safe and sound I joined this club this past labour day weekend. I'm now the pet and property of a grey 5 1/2 year old girl cat. Everything about her is wonderful. She doesn't beg for food when I'm eating. She doesn't scratch. She doesn't knock stuff over (not very often anyway). I've been thinking of getting a pet since I moved here and this one is already well adjusted to life in this building so it seems like a good fit. I got her from a neighbour in my building. He developed allergies and over the years used med which have stopped working. If he can't give her away to a good home, he'll have to leave her at the pound. She potty trained but her litter box really, really smells up my tiny apartment. I'd prefer to have her litterbox out on the balconey and leave the door open for her. This is good in the summer but not practical during cold, Canadian winters. So I was wondering is there anyway to regulate her feeding so that she goes at specific times during the day? I could leave the door open for her when I'm at work. But I'd want to shut out the elements in the evening when I'm home. How do pet owners with small spaces work this out? Your advice is greatly appreciated!
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Sept 7, 2010 8:56:39 GMT -5
Post by Patcat on Sept 7, 2010 8:56:39 GMT -5
Better foods, like Iams and Hills Science Diet, actually cause most cats to poop less and it smells not as bad. Better cat litters are also worth the extra cost. I've gotten very fond of WORLD'S BEST CAT LITTER. Frequent scooping out of the litter certainly helps, and if you can find a spot that's well ventilated and hidden, that helps too. A little bit of baking soda can also help litter.
Pat
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Sept 7, 2010 9:54:07 GMT -5
Post by Sirenna on Sept 7, 2010 9:54:07 GMT -5
Thanks, Patcat. Is there anyway to regulate her feeding and her water so she poops during the day when I'm out but doesn't in the evening nor at night?
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Sept 7, 2010 11:23:11 GMT -5
Post by maherjunkie on Sept 7, 2010 11:23:11 GMT -5
I think they come and go on that one, that's what makes them a cat, no structure. But a pet door might help you on the other.
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Sept 10, 2010 0:01:11 GMT -5
Post by drsues on Sept 10, 2010 0:01:11 GMT -5
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Sept 22, 2010 11:19:01 GMT -5
Post by BegToDiffer on Sept 22, 2010 11:19:01 GMT -5
Hate to sound like an advertisement, but I just switched to the scoopable kind of kitty litter and it works well. I tried Arm & Hammer, and I have a multi cat house, so I got that version. I wouldn't use it in a cage situation, especially with kittens, but my adults, who roam the house, seem to have adjusted.
My cats are on a strict feeding schedule, but that doesn't seem to help as far as when they have to "go". Its whenever they darn well feel like it. After all, they are cats.
Enjoy your new family member.
To Patcat: Glad kitty came home.
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Sept 23, 2010 18:08:03 GMT -5
Post by Sirenna on Sept 23, 2010 18:08:03 GMT -5
Thanks, guys! Really appreciate all the advice!
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Sept 23, 2010 19:29:48 GMT -5
Post by mimi on Sept 23, 2010 19:29:48 GMT -5
Patcat you know how to keep a girl on the edge of her seat. I must be reading too much suspense books because the air-conditioning introduction sent my imagination into overdrive and I thougth that the cat got stuck in the ventilation system. Good story!!!!
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