A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....10-26-06....CAT TAILS

wow, a doggie umbrella? do they attach to a harness? It must be funny to see one of those.. but for pets that don't like rain, it might work.. (and prolly does help).. the noise of the rain on the umbrella might be unnerving to the pups that are afraid of their shadows however.

101 posted on 10/26/2006 6:50:26 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

When I'c come home from the grocers, Lishan and Sefu would wait for the paper bag to drop. They would race to see who would get in first, sometime it was a tie. I'd scratch the bottom of the bag and OH the punches from the inside to get whatever was scratching the outside. Cats are playful creatures, all their lives.

102 posted on 10/26/2006 6:50:52 PM PDT by tillacum (There's a time for compromise.............. It's called..............Later.)

"No, Mini-Me, we don't gnaw on our kitty..."

103 posted on 10/26/2006 6:53:19 PM PDT by RichInOC (No! BAD Rich!)

cats & bags are a natural for a laugh.

did you see the video (the link I posted earlier in thread?).. funny to see thier antics. I have quite a few kitties here.. they are always putting on a show!

104 posted on 10/26/2006 6:54:11 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Beautiful thread Dolly!

All your photos are lovely. I love this action photo of the dogs. :)

105 posted on 10/26/2006 6:56:32 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Thanks GeeBee...I am ready to crash..only a couple hours sleep last night & it has caught up with me

106 posted on 10/26/2006 7:05:12 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Good Night Dolly
I wish I could have been on this morning. I ran to grocery tonight so I could be on FR tomorrow morning. LOL
Sweet Dreams :)

107 posted on 10/26/2006 7:09:52 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

Amy had an event there, think it was last summer. She and, don't know what to call him, (her unborn baby's Daddy?) had a great time, Rock and Roll museum, the whole shot.

108 posted on 10/26/2006 7:09:58 PM PDT by Springman (Can't FReep and listen to the radio at the same time.)

Oh, Dolly, I'm So Far Behind the Times, I didn't Even Know that Liger's Existed! I was just Blown Away, as I Looked at this Kitty!! Hercules is Absolutely Georgeous, just One Beautiful Kitty! Thank you for this Facinating Thread! (Also, those 2 White Kitties at the Beginning of your Thread Made me Laugh with Delight, because the Bigger Kitty has a Grumpy Look on his/her Face! Lol, it's Cute!) : )

Thank you Again!

109 posted on 10/26/2006 7:19:08 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens (To God Be All Excellent Praise!)

I think they do, I just checked Harriet Carter and Walter Drake, they do not carry the doggie umbrella, I must have seen it in Sears. I can't remember, but as I recall, it is a harness that keeps the umbrella in place.

110 posted on 10/26/2006 7:21:57 PM PDT by tillacum (There's a time for compromise.............. It's called..............Later.)

I know that some dogs don't like to get their feet wet. When biking on the towpath over they years I have seen pups with raingear on (like a slick) and also boots. Never the umbrella..

Mine never mind.. in fact a few minutes ago as I was taking the rubbish out (1st load) they pushed out the door, in fairly heavy rain, and off they went after somehting - I suspect a possum, but then they will chase after other morning treasures

111 posted on 10/27/2006 2:18:36 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

If you ever get in the area (or Amy again) let me know. I am a member of rock/roll hall of fame. Can get three others in free with me.

Yes, our kids (Amy is your daughter I take it) often give us opportunity to sigh & wonder about the terminology of relationships etc. Mine did also

112 posted on 10/27/2006 2:20:50 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

To: Kitty Mittens

Persians (the white kitty) often have a /pouty/grumpy look to them. The smashed in face that is bred for quality is part of it.

113 posted on 10/27/2006 2:23:23 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Those who sow in tears
Shall reap in joy
~Psalm 126:5

114 posted on 10/27/2006 2:38:24 AM PDT by .30Carbine

Very nice, and thanks for the ping! I still wouldn't want to meet one alone, but he is a gorgeous guy!

115 posted on 10/27/2006 4:17:52 AM PDT by alwaysconservative (Some things are so stupid, only an intellectual could believe them. Orwell)

To: lysie; MozartLover; prairiebreeze; Iowa Granny; Jemian; tillacum; AFPhys; Two Thirds Vote Aye; ...

Want to spread this around so will be posting here & there this week-end.I want to add my personal suggestion. Keep your cats close this weekend thru Halloween. There are too many weirdo's who would harm your pet "for fun" & cultists/satanists who use your beloved pet in horrific ways

Halloween Pet Safety

The arrival of Halloween means parties, trick-or-treaters, and lots of delicious candies. However, some of the same goodies and decorations we humans are so fond of can be potentially hazardous to our pets. P.A.W. would like to call your attention to some common-sense cautions that'll keep your furry friends safe and stress-free this time of year. There'll be no scarey cats-or dogs-this October 31!

TOP 10 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FOR PET PARENTS

1. No tricks, no treats: That bowlful of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms can be very dangerous for dogs and cats, and tin foil and cellophane candy wrappers can be hazardous if swallowed. If you suspect your pet has ingested a potentially dangerous substance, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

2. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, yet they can produce gastrointestinal upset should pets ingest them. Intestinal blockage could even occur if large pieces are ingested.

3. Keep wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet could experience damage to his mouth from shards of glass or plastic, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.

4. A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise extreme caution if you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.

5. Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don't put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!). For pets who prefer their "birthday suits," however, wearing a costume can cause undue stress.

6. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict the animal's movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe or bark. Keep a look out for small, dangling, or easily chewed-off pieces on the costume that your pet could choke on.

7. Take a closer look at your pet's costume and make sure it does not obstruct her vision in any way. Even the sweetest animals can get snappy when they can't see.

8. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room during peak trick-or-treat visiting hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.

9. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn't dart outside.

10. IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and become lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip increase the chances that he or she will be returned to you.

Please remember keep your pets safe, if you suspect that your pet has ingested a potentially dangerous substance-around Halloween or any time of year-please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Thank you

116 posted on 10/27/2006 4:34:05 AM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)

Good Morning Dolly
Excellent points. I wondered last year, just what my dog was thinking. She's afraid of her own shadow. I was worried. At first she barked a lot. Then she surprised me and stopped. She seemed like she was so curious, wondering what the heck is going on? LOL

117 posted on 10/27/2006 5:00:46 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

118 posted on 10/27/2006 8:50:33 AM PDT by Apple Blossom (...around here, city hall is something of a between meals snack.)

11. Keep your black cats indoors during Halloween as some people can be cruel to them.

119 posted on 10/27/2006 9:33:13 AM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Father of a 10th Mountain Division 2nd BCT Soldier fighting in Mahmudiyah)

120 posted on 10/27/2006 9:35:51 AM PDT by Billie

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