The Cat in Ancient Egypt

Tour Egypt ^ | FR Posts 1-30-2003 (April 1st, 2001) | By Ilene Springer

[homeschool mama]

Have you seen the movie 'Cats and Dogs'? The kung fu kitties are great!

Oh...don't know if I mentioned it. Our stepcat's nickname is Satan.

[Darksheare]

Probably.
My cat will wait to add my mass to her bulk....
Mankind is doomed..

[Darksheare]

Not that I saw you mention..
Did he earn the name? And how did he earn it?
Any cat nicknamed 'Satan' has to have a story behind it.
Kinda like 'Catya'...

[homeschool mama]

Tiger (aka Satan) had a fever as a kitten. The vet told our neighbors he wouldn't be the brightest star in the sky. He sleeps in the middle of the street, plays with another neighbor's rotweiler, picks fights even though he doesn't have front paws, gives us wonder lovies then turns on us like a demon for no reason. That's when my husband gave him the name Satan. Oh...satan is sleeping on my husband's feet at this moment. :oP Har!

He keeps me company in the morning while I enjoy my coffee and quiet time...and talks to me. I swear that cat is human sometimes. We actually carry on a conversation. I just now am realizing that sounds rather strange...maybe I'm the one who had a fever.

[Romulus]

cat + boxer bump.

[Diddle E. Squat]

LOL.

[Diddle E. Squat]

REALLY LOL!

[Darksheare]

Doesn't sound crazy to me.
My cat, al 24 pounds of her, and I have conversations.
Usually consisting of her trying to get my attentiopn and, once having it, trilling at me and nipping me until I, the brainless hairless ape-like lout she takes me for, bows to her highness' wishes and performs whatever menial task she desires.
Usually accompanied by said cat inspecting my workmanship and rather vocally protesting my painful existence...

So talking to the cat doesn't sound crazy to me. Worst part is when they answer and expect you to understand ,"Yeowl.. brrrrip?"

[homeschool mama]

You have such wonderful descriptions of life with your feline, Darksheare. Are you sure you aren't *Get Fuzzy's* cartoon creator? :o)

[bondserv]

We have a cat named Mandy which my kids love.
Interestingly, cats are the only domesticated animals not mentioned in the Bible.

Praying on all cat owners. </sarcasm

[Darksheare]

Nope. I'd admit it if I was the originator of a cartoon strip.
But I've seen some things I've joked about in a few strips. Makes me wonder if some of those guys troll through teh threads here at FR for material.

Kearen is such a hoot, too. All 24 pounds of her, and quite the princess. "Catya" was a stray kitten that we took in. She was being cute and stretching behind me, and I called her by her name at that time 'Cat'. Well, she turned and stretched but this time applied claw to my backside in such a way to 'stretch more effectively'. After that she was "Catya" (Cat-YAAAAH!).
Short haired mackeral tabby with white she was. (Had to take her to the animal shelter. She was adopted and now lives a pampered life. Hopefully no backside punctures there.)

Kearen pretty much sits like a catskin rug and stares at me. Once in awhile she'll look at me like I've either been smoking crack, or I'm melting. She looks SO insulted about something. Then she refuses to let me near her to find out what's up.
Makes me wonder if God created cats just to confuse us, or spy on us.
Ever notice that when you're having an important conversation, the cat is watching as if listening?

[FoxGirl]

ping

[Semper911]

Someone told me that cats take being stared at as a threat. Since it's an innately hostile action in nature and implies intent to fight.

That is true. They look away to let you know they mean no harm. And if you are ever about to be jumped by a big cat, as hard as it would be, close your eyes. (Same goes for a hostile dog -- don't look him in the eye.)

[HetLoo]

That's a stray!? Damn, all your neighbors meezer breeders?

[Consort]

Don't forget the Dung Beetle!

[Lady Jag]

That's a stray. We put up posters and called all the authorities, vets and pet shops. Our vet guessed she was 12 weeks old when she showed up and he thinks that's young for a pedigree Siamese to be away from the breeder. But that's the only clue we have; it is a complete mystery. She's a fantastic find, too, because she has the best personality I've ever seen in a cat.

[AnAmericanMother]

Whoa, sciencediet! That's a pretty high standard of stray cat you have in your area! That is a very classy looking purebred Chocolate Point Siamese! No wonder he rules the roost, he knows he's Royalty.

I bred and showed Blue and Lilac Points for 15 years or so B.C. (Before Children). Here is our current youngest Lilac Point baby:

Naturally she is telling me what to type . . . she is two years old and outrageously bossy to the two older and more respectable Blue Points. My big BP male makes a huge deal out of hissing at her to keep up his dignity, but I have come home unexpectedly several times and surprised them cuddled up in the sheepskin cat bed with their paws around each other. BUSTED! :-D

[AnAmericanMother]

Rome, I forgot to say that ALL purebred show type Siamese look that thin - it's their natural state. Most of them eat like starving longshoremen and they're still that skinny - they burn all the calories off running around the walls at about the four foot mark. At least that's what ours do.

[AnAmericanMother]

Our posts crossed in the ether. I coulda sworn that was a little BOY -- unless it's a trick of the light it sure looks like there's an . . . ahem . . . endowment under that tail!

You were very lucky in your stray . . . coat's a little rough and perhaps the ears could be a little larger, but she's got a beautiful body shape, lovely feet, and a very nice profile.

Some friends of mine once had a Siamese male take up with them. They advertised and eventually somebody showed up to claim him from a town over 60 miles away. He hissed and hid under the sofa and scratched the (*&^*^$*%^$ out of his putative owners when they tried to retrieve him . . . so they left him where he was. Apparently he REALLY did not like life as a show cat, and he put 60 miles between himself and them all on his own.

Also, my friends had had him "fixed" . . . . :-o

[oyez]