That poor baby was like, “Let me go so I can get the FUCK outta here!”
Great they caught her though. I wonder if she would’ve fallen *properly* as they’re known to do, or if the fall was too short to right herself in time.
I am glad they caught her as well. I am sure all the cheering freaked her out. She definitely was squirming around. I am sure that guy got all scratched up as his thank you for catching her. Poor thing. I wonder if someone there took her home with them. I really wonder how she got in that situation in the first place (though we don't really know if it is a she).
That's what I was wondering. How did the cat get there in the first place and what happened afterwards. I'm guessing it was probably a feral cat though
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Haha. I’m worried about that very thing happening if we get one. George’d be not just plump, but downright FAT.
Same goes for those water fountains; we’d have wet walls, a wet carpet, and possibly two wet cats
We’ve had it for five years, this is a first. It’s been overall pretty reliable TBH. The one flaw is it runs a little fast, after a few months, 6:15 comes a few minutes sooner than it should.
Wife texted this to me & suggested the dry food timer needs to be looked at.
Yikes. I was thinking of getting one for when I go away just for a weekend (I have a friend in my building who takes care of them when I am gone). But my cats only eat wet food. I don’t trust those ones with the refrigerated compartments. I am afraid it would break down. But I do have the water fountain, which works great.
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With toy nearby!
Flea’s pretty active but the feather/snaky toys hold her interest for only so long. Chica’s too young to become a fatty! Toy suggestions are welcome. I’m also going to get some peacock feathers (almost fail-proof, till they snap).
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I lost Annie for close to an hour today. And what a nerve wracking hour it was. She's an indoor cat and since I had seemingly looked everywhere in the house, I figured she must have gotten out somewhere so I searched everywhere outside (even the polar regions and Siberia) and still couldn't find her. Then, back in the house, I walked all over the place inside with an open can of cat food tapping on the can with a table knife. Finally, I heard a faint scratching and kept walking and tapping until I got to the bathroom and located the source of her clawing: the bottom cupboard below and to the left of the sink where the towels are kept. She must have sneaked in there when one of us was grabbing out a towel. That sly kitty! But oh, was I relieved!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Flea’s pretty active but the feather/snaky toys hold her interest for only so long. Chica’s too young to become a fatty! Toy suggestions are welcome. I’m also going to get some peacock feathers (almost fail-proof, till they snap).
Tristan was going nuts with that toy today. It is a catnip stuffed beetle, but the wings make that crinkly sound. He was tossing it around for a while. Not bad for a 15 year old. I will try to think of some good toys and let you know. Both my cats are hot and cold with toys. That one he was playing with today was untouched for weeks.
I lost Annie for close to an hour today. And what a nerve wracking hour it was. She's an indoor cat and since I had seemingly looked everywhere in the house, I figured she must have gotten out somewhere so I searched everywhere outside (even the polar regions and Siberia) and still couldn't find her. Then, back in the house, I walked all over the place inside with an open can of cat food tapping on the can with a table knife. Finally, I heard a faint scratching and kept walking and tapping until I got to the bathroom and located the source of her clawing: the bottom cupboard below and to the left of the sink where the towels are kept. She must have sneaked in there when one of us was grabbing out a towel. That sly kitty! But oh, was I relieved!
I know that awful feeling. I'm so happy that you found her. . Sometimes waving the Temptations bag helps, sometimes Ollie doesn't give a crap. I admire her willpower.
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I lost Annie for close to an hour today. And what a nerve wracking hour it was. She's an indoor cat and since I had seemingly looked everywhere in the house, I figured she must have gotten out somewhere so I searched everywhere outside (even the polar regions and Siberia) and still couldn't find her. Then, back in the house, I walked all over the place inside with an open can of cat food tapping on the can with a table knife. Finally, I heard a faint scratching and kept walking and tapping until I got to the bathroom and located the source of her clawing: the bottom cupboard below and to the left of the sink where the towels are kept. She must have sneaked in there when one of us was grabbing out a towel. That sly kitty! But oh, was I relieved!
I know that awful feeling. I'm so happy that you found her. . Sometimes waving the Temptations bag helps, sometimes Ollie doesn't give a crap. I admire her willpower.
Thanks! Yes, it was unnerving! I even tried shaking the treats bag like you suggested. It took walking around with an open can of wet food to get her attention. Your Ollie might be more tempted by Greenies. Annie thinks they're pretty special, which is why I'm surprised the didn't get her excited. I think she rather liked being cozy on those towels in a nice dark cupboard.
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
I lost Annie for close to an hour today. And what a nerve wracking hour it was. She's an indoor cat and since I had seemingly looked everywhere in the house, I figured she must have gotten out somewhere so I searched everywhere outside (even the polar regions and Siberia) and still couldn't find her. Then, back in the house, I walked all over the place inside with an open can of cat food tapping on the can with a table knife. Finally, I heard a faint scratching and kept walking and tapping until I got to the bathroom and located the source of her clawing: the bottom cupboard below and to the left of the sink where the towels are kept. She must have sneaked in there when one of us was grabbing out a towel. That sly kitty! But oh, was I relieved!
I know that awful feeling. I'm so happy that you found her. . Sometimes waving the Temptations bag helps, sometimes Ollie doesn't give a crap. I admire her willpower.
Thanks! Yes, it was unnerving! I even tried shaking the treats bag like you suggested. It took walking around with an open can of wet food to get her attention. Your Ollie might be more tempted by Greenies. Annie thinks they're pretty special, which is why I'm surprised the didn't get her excited. I think she rather liked being cozy on those towels in a nice dark cupboard.
Ollie has never tried Greenies. Thank you for the suggestion! I will get her some this weekend. Hey, she already agrees with Annie about hiding in nice dark cupboards, maybe she will think the Greenies are pretty special too.
I lost Annie for close to an hour today. And what a nerve wracking hour it was. She's an indoor cat and since I had seemingly looked everywhere in the house, I figured she must have gotten out somewhere so I searched everywhere outside (even the polar regions and Siberia) and still couldn't find her. Then, back in the house, I walked all over the place inside with an open can of cat food tapping on the can with a table knife. Finally, I heard a faint scratching and kept walking and tapping until I got to the bathroom and located the source of her clawing: the bottom cupboard below and to the left of the sink where the towels are kept. She must have sneaked in there when one of us was grabbing out a towel. That sly kitty! But oh, was I relieved!
That is the worst feeling. I am so glad you found her. I have had that happen to me as well. Usually shaking the treat bag works. But sometimes I find myself on my hands and knees with my phone flashlight looking under all the furniture.
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When George is drinking water, we call this his “Caesar pose.”
When George is drinking water, we call this his “Caesar pose.”
That is so funny. I have never seen a cat lie down to drink water. He does look like someone should be feeling him grapes as he reclines. Cute little guy.
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That's what I was wondering. How did the cat get there in the first place and what happened afterwards. I'm guessing it was probably a feral cat though
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
Same goes for those water fountains; we’d have wet walls, a wet carpet, and possibly two wet cats
8/28/98- Camden, NJ
10/31/09- Philly
5/21/10- NYC
9/2/12- Philly, PA
7/19/13- Wrigley
10/19/13- Brooklyn, NY
10/21/13- Philly, PA
10/22/13- Philly, PA
10/27/13- Baltimore, MD
Tres Mts.- 3/23/11- Philly
Eddie Vedder- 6/25/11- Philly
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jose, beauties.
Flea’s pretty active but the feather/snaky toys hold her interest for only so long. Chica’s too young to become a fatty! Toy suggestions are welcome. I’m also going to get some peacock feathers (almost fail-proof, till they snap).
She's an indoor cat and since I had seemingly looked everywhere in the house, I figured she must have gotten out somewhere so I searched everywhere outside (even the polar regions and Siberia) and still couldn't find her. Then, back in the house, I walked all over the place inside with an open can of cat food tapping on the can with a table knife. Finally, I heard a faint scratching and kept walking and tapping until I got to the bathroom and located the source of her clawing: the bottom cupboard below and to the left of the sink where the towels are kept. She must have sneaked in there when one of us was grabbing out a towel. That sly kitty!
But oh, was I relieved!
Your Ollie might be more tempted by Greenies. Annie thinks they're pretty special, which is why I'm surprised the didn't get her excited. I think she rather liked being cozy on those towels in a nice dark cupboard.
That is so funny. I have never seen a cat lie down to drink water. He does look like someone should be feeling him grapes as he reclines. Cute little guy.