Posted on 02/17/2005 7:56:56 AM PST by RosieCotton
I'm currently in the process of relocating from Northeastern Vermont to Colorado (leaving a blue state for a red state - woo-hoo!). Very unfortunately, I can't bring all of my pets with me. I've contacted the local shelters, but was told that because neither of them are super young, they would have a great deal of trouble placing them, and since I wouldn't want to have them actually IN the shelter, I'm not willing to go that route. I also tried an on-line classifieds site (petfinder.org), but got some really kooky e-mails, so I took that ad down. I'm hoping FReepers will be more helpful!
About the cats: both are spayed females, completely up to date on their shots. They are both indoor only cats.
Cleo is an older Siamese mix, approaching eleven years old. She was declawed by people who had her before me. She is timid in new situations and with new people, but very, very affectionate once she's comfortable...her favorite bid for attention is a running head butt. ;-) She's my main FReeping companion - stays stationed near the computer. I suspect she may FReep when I'm out of the house, but I have no proof...
Halvah is a five year old Himalayan/Siamese cross. She has a very soft, short coat. Best of both breeds, really! She's very friendly and a little chatty - a testament to her Siamese ancestry. She's not at all shy.
Some pictures…the ones of Halvah in particular aren't great because when she's awake, she rubs against my legs if I try to get near her with the camera. Doesn't sit still! ;-) And when she's asleep, her eyes are closed. Grrr...
Cleo:
Halvah:
What I wake up to each day......the critters who are allowed outside waiting to exit through the window. It must look like lemmings going off a cliff if you're standing outside. LOL!
I occassionally attempt to herd these critters but believe me, it's as difficult as it sounds! hehe!
It takes two 18-lb. bags of dry food and 112 cans to feed these "heatherns" sweeties each week. egads!
It is amazing! What gets me is you said your husband saw "a new" one on the fence the other day! - It amazes me that he can tell when a new one pops up when you have a herd of 44 or so of them.
LOL! Are you sure you didn't use your cats for that cat herding commercial that was out about a year ago. It was cute, Cowboys on horses herding a bunch of cats across a field (computer created though)
Thanks for the pictures, do you have them all trained to go outside and if not how many litter pans do you have?
I use those under the bed low side Sterlite sweater boxes for litter pans the sell for about $4.00 each at Walmart. I have 3 cats and 2 litter pans. They are 100% indoor cats. Plus we have a 8.4 pound Min Pin/Toy Fox Terrier who likes to grab a kitty sausage every once in while. (typical dog when they live with a cat litter box in the house)
Do you ever hit eBay to buy cat food coupons? There is a ton there and even people selling those coupons from Purina for free bags of food. It might save you some money.
I hope those kitties get a loving home.
I miss my kitties!
Heh...I note there's a casual boxing match going on in the window...though it looks like a friendly one. ;-)
Wednesday bump!
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