What is it about, Cats ?

[fhunter]

Have you tried running a CAT HOUSE?

For all the cat herders here watch this

Fhunter, a servant (occasional) to half persian/half probably siberian cat.

PS. Cats walk by themselves and look down on the kings. On TV, where else can you see a king now a days...

[moi621]

Fhunter, thanx for the link.
I liked that commercial and have not seen it for such a long time.

This article was impressive because, would any authorities allow such an enterprise because of alleged health concerns.
AND
The article points out Koreans have a cultural bias against cats so the success of this enterprise is all the more amazing.
http://korpour.blogspot.com/2010/12/...ith-their.html
"Coffeehouse patrons can settle in with an espresso and a tabby, one of a dozen cats at one of the numerous themed cafes around the South Korean capital.
The Cat Cafe has rules: Don't wake up sleeping cats or grab a passing feline. You can't feed the residents, and the menu also politely asks, "Please don't tap the cats' behind.
This is a place where you can make friends with the cats," a sign reads. "However, cats are not toys."
"Some customers come for the coffee, but most come for the cats," he said as one large tabby nosed a coffee grinder behind him. "A lot of women lead their boyfriends here by the hand."

Some selected parts of the article quoted.
Enjoy
Moi
The smaller more adventurous of the inside Siamese brothers has decided he wants to go outside too. So after B'fast he jumps on a table to have his collar put on and goes out for a short time to eat grass and sniff. Big brother Siamese does not want to go outside at all. The Siamese were raised totally inside and as they have not experienced surviving the coyote as Fat Old Black Kitty and Wild Orange Kitty, I do not risk them.

[A-1]

here...kitty, kitty, kitty...

The little Kitty...

PUSSY!

Keyboard Cat will crack YOUR nuts!



Keyboard Cat makes the news...

A-1 Savannahs...

Nothing sucks like Paris Hilton...!
So don't click it unless you want to see her do it!



...bet you clicked it, didn't you?

[moi621]

Animal Planet channel
Must Love Cats
Second episode good as the first that mentioned cat poo coffee.
Kind of fun as a variety show use to be but, all with cats.
Even cat haters who have come to like a particular cat. Watch the first story about an Arkansas News station's cat. He does have his staff trained and a viewer following waiting for the cat to enter the scene.

[Rusty Dai]

A-1, thanks for posting that.

The Savannah Cat lead to a Norwegian Forest Cat video with a great John Barry piece I've never heard before. I couldn't resist buying the whole album and sent a gift copy to my mom, who dearly loves cats and really enjoys playing the Cello.

[transward]

Speaking of cats, One of the things I miss most about the decline of used bookstores in this 21st century Amazon world, is the accompanying loss of the traditional used bookstore cats. I have spent a lot of pleasant afternoons curled up in the corner of local used bookstores, browsing used books and petting the bookstore cats. Several of them became neighborhood celebrities, and at least one got an obituary in the local paper when he died.

Transward

[butterflyjack]

Speaking of cats, One of the things I miss most about the decline of used bookstores in this 21st century Amazon world, is the accompanying loss of the traditional used bookstore cats. I have spent a lot of pleasant afternoons curled up in the corner of local used bookstores, browsing used books and petting the bookstore cats. Several of them became neighborhood celebrities, and at least one got an obituary in the local paper when he died.

Transward

Lovely...thanks Transward dragonfly

[A-1]

A-1, thanks for posting that.

The Savannah Cat lead to a Norwegian Forest Cat video with a great John Barry piece I've never heard before. I couldn't resist buying the whole album and sent a gift copy to my mom, who dearly loves cats and really enjoys playing the Cello.

Rusty, you are welcome...

Would you mind posting the address of the Forest Cat piece? I must have missed that one...

[moi621]

Old Fat Black is averaging one mouse or baby rat a day, that I know about.
Moi
Hope the coyote doesn't average her.

[Riverwind]

When I moved to this place we had moles, thousands of them or at least it seamed so, it took a couple years but Rupert has cleared them out and gained a pound or so in the process. He has also brought me birds, bunnies, squirrels, and one day he almost got a wild turkey.

But the last couple weeks in the house he could not catch that damn mouse, but I got him with a trap and some peanut butter.

River

[Rusty Dai]

Yes, here it is:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4g0-f...eature=related

John Barry - The English Chamber Orchestra - The Day the Earth Fell Silent on the album The Beyondness of Things.

John Barry did the soundtrack on the movie Dances with Wolves.


My cat passed away in 1998. He resembled a Norwegian Forest Cat and weighed in at 18 pounds. He was a real sweetie too.

[moi621]

See #54
Old fat black eats a small b'fast as to leave food, out into the yard, out of the yard and soon to reappear with her rodent. After the fresh meat she finishes her breakfast. I measure her food. How do I ration rodents to old fat black ?

[moi621]

There is this Orange kitty I have written of before. He appeared in the neighborhood over three years ago and was breaking into houses where dog or cat food was kept. Somehow I managed to work out a sunset rendez vous with the Orange Kitty and feed him as much as he'll take until he leaves his bed I made in the bushes.
A real scardy kitty and I have never been able to get within twelve feet.

Something weird yesterday. Walked up the center walkway rather then skulking through protective bushes and came near me as I was placing the food dish. I even got to touch him a moment but mostly let him eat and respected his space. After a while I got up and left him alone with his food.

Today, he was vocal for the first time. I did not know he had a voice. He did the kitty flirtation stretch on his back, and the 'I'm so relaxed I think I'll wash myself now' act, and I got in a few whole minutes of petting time. This sudden domestication has really been amazing. I did not expect Orange Kitty to ever be social.
I tell people I am a cat whisperer. Cats will say a lot if you only know how to "cat listen". Such as the walk by tap of the tail against your leg. The cat is saying something by that, and if you vocalize back they probably will too - on their way out.
Orange Kitty seems healthy and his coat felt as a healthy coat should. It was a good day for cat chat.
Moi

[moi621]

Just a short follow up to the Orange kitty.
Yesterday, shows up late, only interested in food.
Today, I got to pet him a few strokes and the tail was uppy.
Huge head and long thin body. Got to find some high potency cat food. I feed kitten mix when I can for the calorie punch but, I think he grew and got skinny. Doesn't take to milk anymore. Use to love it so I reserved it for after better nutrition, now even at same time as regular food, no interest. None of my cats really take to milk.
And I buy Whole organic milk.
The best people I know are cats. Most definitely.
Cats are honest. Except when they are sneaky.
Moi

[Riverwind]

My life was fine, everything had its place, simple, orderly, then I got a kitten, (Rupert). Today my life revolves around the cat, first thing in the morning I must give him treats, then cater to his needs and DEMANDS all day finishing the day by giving him treats. The two dogs know he is the boss, my son and I know this as well.

Cats rule, dogs drool.

River