Posted on 09/30/2013 11:50:43 AM PDT by Slings and Arrows
Your windowsill is a hair-collecting basin, your wrist is perma-scratched, and the bathroom has a strange odor that never fully goes away. What could possibly be the cause for this assortment of oddities? All signs point to one thing: cats. Maybe lots of cats. Whether you have one or many four-legged furballs in your home, there's no mistaking the telltale signs. And it's not just balls of catnip and claw marks on the curtains. Kitties bestow furry tails brushing against our legs, warm purrs on our laps and years of happiness in our hearts. Click through to see more of the signs you've got a feline in your life.
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If your house smells like a litterbox it’s because you are too damned lazy to keep it clean and out of the general living area.
As for the paws, 40 years ago in my microbiologist days the studies done showed that only 35-40 % of people washed their hands after hitting the head. I’m guessing from what I see regularly in public restrooms that the percentage is higher today. That doesn’t even count the crotch scratchers and foot massagers out there.
My three cats are overall cleaner and better smelling than most people I know and they are indoor only cats.
...percentage is higher today... should read ...percentage is LOWER today...
Yep, but with even more cheating. ;^)
Deja vu...
And don't they know it.
>>You find it perfectly acceptable to have a cat kicking around its droppings inside a litterbox and then proceed to walk on your kitchen table and kitchen counters.<<
Yes, much better to own a dog that eats its own turds and then licks your face.
The issue of live mice (and baby squirrels) went away when we finally made our cats indoor only. The dog would occasionally bring in the cat’s leavings from the yard or would eat the cat crap and then barf it up in the house. The dog smelled terrible when he was even slightly damp and you could not in any way train him to bury his crap. Overall, cats rule, dogs drool.
A squirt gun made this problem go away.
You are so right! We have friends who we used to visit and even stay over until they started to turn their house into a litter box.
They were taking care of abandoned cats which is noble but when they got up over 50 it was impossible to get near the house because of the stench.
They had become so immune to the odor they were offended if anyone mentioned it and made numerous comments that they did not know why nobody stopped in to see them.
Great people, big hearts but a stink that would knock a buzzard off a meat wagon.
Before my oldest cat died, I usually get to watch 40% of Monday Night Football games (with a purring chest cat really close to my face).
And no complaints, it’s puurrr-fect!!
There is a stray cat in my neighborhood that had kittens one month ago. The mother cat comes to our house to be fed daily. The kittens are living in bushes in front of a neighbors house. I want to go over and get them and bring them to my house so I can take care of them. I cannot keep them inside my house because I’m allergic. The kittens would have to stay outside in my backyard but I’m afraid the mother cat will come and take them away. If I don’t get them they will become feral.
And no complaints, it’s puurrr-fect!!Aww, cat-lovers are the best! I say that with "Big Black Bear" a.k.a. Mango, on my lap. What was your cat's name and are there siblings still with you?
The best I can suggest is to find a no-kill shelter that will take Mama and her babies. Perhaps other freepers will have other ideas.
Yes. Check the local rescue groups in your area. Many are willing to assist with vaccinations, spay/neuter, and adoption for the kittens.
note: image from Lowes - not my actual door at my house but that's where mine's from.
Regarding the stray cat and her kittens
An other idea is to call local Vetinaniarians. They might know of a cat person who csn help and foster.
Some vets will even put kittens in their hospitals for adoptions.
I wish I could take them. Let us know what happens to those fur babies.
Haha very familiar!
More advice at posts 55 and 57.
Some of you know I rescued a cat two years ago from my deck on a cold winter night...he’s doing just grand! But two weeks ago a little feller found his way to my deck which “Kitty” seems to tolerate....
The ‘feller’ was way too thin and now am fattening him up...still skittish but has taken over one of Kittys beds, uses the little pan and seems to be making this his home.
I now have two cats...plenty enough! But my home doesn’t smell like cat pan either. ..and no destruction of anything either. Kitty has been a good cat...not demanding and never gets on furniture...just my bed when he wants to chill out.
Will see how this new kitty adapts...but so far he’s not attempted to climb anywhere.
The cat pan gets cleaned twice a day....before and after work..and any in between I notice. I use ‘One Step’ which is by far the best I’ve had.
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