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Two Little Kittens

Two Little Kittens

It Started With An Ad I Saw For Free Kittens

I ate in a restaurant in Wisconsin and saw an ad on their bulletin board that said kittens were available for adoption. I called the number, and a lady answered the phone. She said three out of the four kittens were still available for adoption. My friend and I drove to her home, and two little kittens ran toward my car with their tails straight up. I asked her about the kittens, and she said their Mother was homeless and she had her kittens at her home. She said they had been eating a lot of hot dogs that a restaurant had given them in town for her cat family to eat. They were so adorable that I adopted both of them.

Simon And Garfunkel

I was trying to think of a name for my two little kittens, and I decided on the music group Simon and Garfunkel. They had outstanding personalities and were well-mannered little kittens. For a while, Simon was an outdoor cat, and Garfunkel was always a housecat. They were playful and loving and got along well with my other cats. When I adopted him, Simon was a tiny cat who never grew much. He and Garfunkel would wrestle with each other and play with toy mice, balls, birds, and more. By age two, Simon kept losing weight, and my Vet said he was anemic. I gave him medicine, but it did not help, and I had him put to sleep. Garfunkel and I missed him terribly. Simon and Garfunkel lived in the house next door with my other cats. When one of my older housecats died, Garfunkel moved into my home with my two housecats.

Garfunkel And My Two Housecats

Garfunkel cleans and grooms Conrad’s face. Conrad touches Garfunkel very gently with his paw on his cheek. Cali and Garfunkel usually go to bed when I do and lie close to me at night. Garfunkel is a very photogenic cat. Once in a blue moon, Conrad sleeps by my feet at night but usually sleeps in one of the cat beds. Garfunkel is always next to me if I do not feel well or if I cry. My cats are one year apart in age in my home, and they all get along like peas in a pod.

Garfunkel Is A Senior Citizen Now, Just Like Me

Things get more challenging to do as we age. It is harder for Garfunkel to maneuver around now. He puts his paw out to judge the distance he has to jump to get onto the object of his choice. Garfunkel still loves to play with cat toys and eat treats for his wet cat food. He loves it when you hold him and scratch him under his chin. Garfunkel takes longer catnaps now and keeps close tabs on my whereabouts. Love your old cat just as you did when he was a little kitten, for we all age and grow old. Live all of your nine lives, sweet cats.

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Having Cats In My Life

Having Cats In My Life

Cats Are Our Furry Friends

I was introduced to my first cat when I was two years old and have loved them deeply ever since. My Grandfather found Flossie, a very young kitten, meowing in a section of our field near the house. We made a bed for them in the barn, and she flourished and grew and had many kittens in her lifetime. She would follow me around the farm and lay on the ground when I was on my swingset. She and her kittens would wait for me when I stood outdoors waiting for a ride on the school bus. She had one calico kitten that I named Blacknose, and she would come up to our door with a dead garter snake in her mouth. She was the only cat I ever had that killed snakes. She had other kittens, and some of their names were Snitzel, Sprite, Hoover, Blackie, etc,

Dressing Up Snitzel

I loved to dress up Snitzel in large doll clothes. He was tolerant and would fall asleep in the shoebox with his attire on. When he woke up from his catnap, he would look at me with those amber eyes as if to say I cannot face the other outdoor cats with this on. I removed his doll dress, and he returned to being an outdoor cat. Snitzel was a wonderful and loving cat.

Adopting Cats

I have adopted many cats throughout the years. I adopted a cat named Honey, which is part Siamese, Persian, and domestic Shorhair. She was a beautiful Black and white cat with many beautiful kittens. She went to live at a neighbor’s house one day as they had a little girl who loved her and took Honey with them when they moved. I missed her but let her pick where she wanted to live. The neighbors left their purebred Tom cat with us, and he was a beautiful Himalayan cat. My relatives gave me a purebred Maine Coon cat years ago. My cats are a combination of these lovely cats that I had over the years and that I still have through their offspring. A friend gave me a beautiful gray and white tabby cat. I adopted some cats that needed a home while I was in Wisconsin. I adopted four cats from a woman whose Mother had died, and she needed a home for her cats. All my born-on-the-farm or adopted cats have been loved and cared for by me.

Cats Are Good For Your Overall Health

Having cats is known to lower your blood pressure and relax you. Hearing a cat purr is very comforting and relaxing. Cats are always by your side when you feel sick or sad. You can talk to your cats; they will listen and answer you with loving purrs or meows. Cats will always be my all-time favorite pets. I had a pet goat that I loved dearly, along with some dogs, gerbils, and a parakeet. Treat your pets with respect, love, kindness, and compassion, take care of them with regular vet visits, and keep their shots current. God bless you and your pet friends.

Conrad

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Cats May Not Look Like Their Parents

Cats May Not Look Like Their Parents

Long Haired Yellow Female And Male Cats Kittens

They had a gray-stripped tabby female kitten and a stripped gray male kitten. The gray-striped female kitten had one long-haired, yellow, tabby female kitten and a cream-colored male kitten. The long-haired yellow tabby kitten had a calico kitten, a black tuxedo kitten, and a dark-colored calico kitten. The Fathers were black, gray, striped, or black.

Black And White Female Cat That I Adopted

Both of her parents were Himalayan with long hair. She had calico kittens and gray-striped kittens. She took off one day to live with my neighbors as a house cat, and they took her with them when they moved. I never told them she was my cat as she had found a home indoors because, at that time, I had all outdoor cats.

Long-Haired, Gray-Stripped Female Cat That I Adopted

Her parents were Himaylan, and she had a gray-striped short-haired kitten and a female and male long-haired gray-striped kitten. The Father of these kittens was black and part Himalayan and Siamese. All of the kittens were very friendly and outgoing.

My Cat Addi And Peters Kittens

Addi is mainly gray with a light cream color, and Peter Is a Long Haired Cat that is part Himalayan and Maine Coon. They had five kittens. One is a light cream colored, one is a gray tabby, there are two gray and white tabbies, and one is a red tabby. Peters’s Mother was a shorthair tabby, and his Father was black.

Flossie My First Cats Kittens

She was a bi-colored cat. She was gray and white. She had yellow tabby kittens, a short-haired yellow and white male kitten, a dark-colored calico kitten, and many more. She never had any kittens that looked like her. Her kittens were very gentle, just like her. When she knew she was going to die in her old age, she went out to the field where my Father was working, and she died next to where he was working, and he buried her there.

I had a Female Maine Coon Kitten That My Cousin Gave To Me Years Ago.

Her name was Fresca, and she had never had any kittens that looked like her. She had all domestic short-haired kittens that carried her genetics. Many years after she died, one of my cats had a male kitten that looked identical to her, so her genetics are still in my neighborhood, as I have given away many of my cats to my neighbors over the years. I gave the kitten that looked like her to one of my cousins, and he was a house cat until he died at the age of 11.

Cat Genetics Live On Just Like Ours

It may take many years for a genetic trait to reappear, but eventually, it will. Being left-handed generally skips one generation, but it will reappear in the next generation. Rare genetic mutations will show up again after many years of being dormant. No one knows what they will look like or what genes they inherited over generations.

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Difficult Cats

How to Find a Good New Home for Your Cat or Kittens

If you are moving or your cat has kittens you cannot keep, finding a good and loving home for them is essential. I have put an ad under giveaways in my local newspaper. I mentioned that my Facebook page had kittens that needed a good home.

Addi and her kittens

When the party comes to look at my cat or kittens, I must find a new home; I ask them if they have ever had a cat. If they say yes, I know they know something about caring for a cat. I watch my cats react to them while they are holding him. If my cat or kitten growls or hisses at them, I do not feel comfortable giving them my cat. I let my cat judge who they want to live with. If your cat feels uncomfortable with the party that has come to look at them, you better feel uncomfortable with them. Cats are excellent judges of character.

Sherlock as a kitten

For all of the cats or kittens I  have had to find a new home for, I call the party that has adopted them and ask how they are getting along. One woman told me she liked her cat so much that she had adopted it from me that she also had to get another cat. I also ask the people that have adopted my cat to send pictures of my cat to me, and then I can see how well my cat is coming along in his new home.

When you have to find a new home for your cat or kitten, let the newly adopted pet parent know what your cat likes to eat and what their favorite brand of cat litter is. I have also sent some cat food and litter home with my new pet parent. Tell your new pet parent to call you with any questions or concerns that they may have about their new cat. I also give them a copy of my cat’s vet records.

I hope you can find a kind and loving home for your cat if you have to move or can no longer keep your beloved cat for some reason.

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Cats And Springtime

Cats And Springtime

Cats Are Anxious To Get Outdoors In The Spring

Some housecats next door sit by the door, watching for their chance to escape and go outdoors. Winchester is a good escape artist, so I have to keep my open, so he does not escape unnoticed. Faith also tries not to miss any opportunities for a great escape. Some coyotes and foxes are in my area, so all of my cats are indoor cats. Most of my cats are declawed, so going outdoors presents too much of a risk to their safety.

Tom Cats

Tom cats establish their territories in the spring. Some of my outdoor Toms would get into quite the battles years ago. I had three Toms that were related to each other, and they would give an intruder Tom a grand welcome that he would never forget. After they laid out the rules, he never showed up again.

Female Cats

They will call the Toms all night long when they are in season, which immediately gets very annoying. They have a high-pitched meow or wail that cuts right into your nerves. All of my female carts are spayed.

Cats And Kittens

Young Mother cats may lose a litter or two before they learn to care for their kittens properly. Most of my Mother cats have been excellent Mothers and very attentive to their kitten’s needs. One Mother cat laid on her kitten night and day as her kitten was born in December. He grew up to be a solid and sturdy male cat. Mother cats will catch and release a live mouse before their kittens until they learn how to kill it.

Clean Up Your Cats Supplies

Now is an excellent time to give your cat’s dishes, bowls, towels, bedding, cat toys, and litter boxes a royal scrubbing. I used dish and anti-bacterial soap and scrub brushes with rubber gloves to finish the job.

Cat Play Pen

When I let my cats out, I place them in the Cat Play Pen outdoors so I can see them while I am reading in my hammock. My cat enjoys the spring air and watching the birds eating at the bird feeder. Cats are relatively safe in a cat playpen if you are still watching them. A determined wild animal could rip the playpen apart. Constantly babysit your cats and never leave them unattended.

I Have A Travel Cat Backpack And Leash

I purchased the backpack this winter as a Christmas present for my cats, that love to get outdoors now and then. I will be using it this spring. I intend to put a cat in the backpack with its harness and collar. My cat backpack has a bubble window for the cat to look out of, with a lot of ventilation in the bag. I will secure the pack on my trike, and my cats can see what I see on lovely spring days. You can attach the leash to the backpack. If your cat finds out how to open the pack, your cat will still be safe and secure. I hope you and your cat have a healthy, happy, and enjoyable spring.

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The Aggressive Or Annoying Cat

The Aggressive Or Annoying cat

I  Have Had Several Aggressive Cats Over The Years

A Mother cat with kittens will be aggressive and defensive if you reach into her cat bed when her kittens are with her. She is trying to defend her kittens, so do not feel wrong about that. Try to pat and hold the kittens when their Mother is not near. Kittens will be aggressive and mean if their Mother is that way. A mild and even-tempered Mother cat will have soft and even-tempered kittens. Ask to look at and hold the Mother cat of kittens you might want to adopt if she is friendly and purrs away while you have her go ahead and embrace one of her kittens.

 

Mr. Gray And Winchester

Mr. Gray and Winchester were friends, and then they fell over something. Mr. Gray used the Winchesters’ litter box, which started their slapping match. Mr. Gray or Winchester will start hissing and growling, and the slapping fest commences. I have finally learned to ignore them, and then they tend to act better as their behavior is a way to get my attention. I have placed one in another room of the house, and they work fine for about a week, and then they slap away again. I brushed them with the same brush and put each other’s scent on them, which helped some. Both cats are declawed, so they can not hurt each other. Play with your cats that do not get along and wear them out so they do not feel like fighting.

Feral Cats

Feral cats will never be as tame as those that are not feral cats. Feral cats can be unpredictable and get mad all of a sudden. I have adopted some feral cats over the years, and some were impossible to touch and hold but were excellent mousers. A wild cat will come to you on their terms only. Do not pick up a feral cat and expect it to sit on your lap, as it will likely bite you. If the wild cat jumps on your lap, talk gently to it and do not make sudden moves to scare it or make it think it has to defend itself. Some feral cats became feral because their owners dumped them out or they were mistreated daily by their owners. A wild cat will always have some trust issues. Be kind, gentle, and loving to your wild cat, and do not expect him to respond immediately to you, as trust takes time.

Annoying Cats

Some cats love to get into mischief when you are talking on the phone. Ignore your cat and let him do his thing, and he will stop doing that negative behavior, as it did not work to get your attention away from your phone call. A sick cat can start meowing and yowling for attention. If your cat starts this behavior, take him to the Vet and have him checked over, as it could be a matter of life or death for your cat. One of my cats loves to rub her scent all over the door or the edge of the stove, and I have learned to ignore her, and she has finally stopped doing that. A board cat can be annoying, so put more cat toys out and interact with your cat more. All cat behaviors have a cause and can often be corrected with patience and love. I hope you and your cats can live in perfect harmony.

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My Cousins Cat Died At Age 23

My Cousins Cat Died At Age 23

I Gave Her To My Cousin As a Kitten

She was born on my farm. Her Mother was part Siamese, Himalayan, and domestic short – hair. Her Mother lived to be 18 years old. Her Mother was an excellent huntress; she killed many mice and gophers in her lifetime. My cousin’s cat was also an excellent huntress. Her Mother looked five times in each direction before she would cross the road. Luckily, my cousin’s cat lived next to a hectic Hi-Way, and she remembered the crossing-the-road skills she had taught her Mother. My cousin found her dead in the cat building. It is unfortunate to lose a cat you have had for 23 years as they are part of your family.

She Was An Excellent Mother Cat

She never lost her kittens when she took them hunting with her. All of her kittens were nursed and loved by her, and none of them died shortly after they were born as she attended to their every need. Some of her kittens in later years were killed on the busy Hi-Way. My cousin has one of her daughters and two Grandchildren from her. They are very active, and excellent hunters like their Mother was. Her children are always on the move, just like she was. My cousin cared for her, and he loved her dearly. My cousin’s cat lived to be 23 because she was always active and on the move in search of mice or other Vermont. She never sat still in her old age and seemed to enjoy life and all it had to offer. She left an incredible legacy as she was a very kind and loving cat, and she lives on through her and her children’s children. My cousin’s cat that died is the cat in the back of the picture with her daughter and grandson.

 

We Buried Her On My Cousins’ Farm

I had a large Styrofoam box that we buried her in, and she was wrapped in a coat. We had to bury her in a building on his farm with a dirt floor since all the other ground was completely frozen. She is buried on the farm she loves and loves hunting on. She will be greatly missed, as she was such a wonderful cat. She brought much joy to my cousin over the years. I said a prayer for her after I buried her. I thanked God for letting him have her in my cousin’s life as she brought much joy and love into my cousins life. I asked God to care for her in his loving arms at her death. I thanked God for the beautiful legacy she left behind. May she find a happy home in your loving embrace? As we remember her may we love each other more dearly. She has a beautiful tombstone for her grave marker. The marker has a cat on it with angels’ wings, and it mentions our genuine friendship with our dearly loved cats and us. The bond between pets and humans can never be broken or lost, as it remains in our hearts and soul forever.

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The Curious Cat

The Curious Cat

Adventurous Cats

I have had farm cats take off for several months or years, and then they returned home again. I had adopted a new farm cat, and she investigated my neighbors. She returned home after she had been gone for about one month. I had one cat climb to the top of the barn roof, and she stayed there for two days before returning to lower ground. One of my cats got too adventurous, but he did live to tell his tale. He must have been watching the grain go into the hopper of the drill and decided to jump into the grain. The training was very long, and up and up he went before getting dumped into the grain truck. My Father took the grain to our local elevator, and out came my cat. He swayed back and forth for a while before the man at the elevator caught him and placed him back into the empty grain truck. When my Father arrived home, he said to open the gate on the grain wagon, and out came my cat in one piece, luckily. He had much to discuss that night with my other farm cats.

 The Wrong Kind Of Car Rides

I once had a cat ride to my local college on my car’s gas tank. I did not know he was there when I took off. Luckily I walked past my car before my last three classes for the day. He was sitting on top of one of the car tires. I asked the lady in the office for a box, and she asked what you needed it for. When I told her about my cat, she thought I was crazy. I did get the package I needed, and he stayed in the box except for my last class. I saw him looking out of the back window at me. He was content, and it was only sixty degrees out that day. He was happy when he returned home. I was glad he did not venture away from the car to get back home.

Traps

One of my poor outdoor cats got caught in a trap for muskrats. The trapper told us about it. He came home with only three legs. He managed to get around on the farm OK and lived to middle age.

Things To Check So Your Curious Cat Will Not Die

Check under your car tires, as many cats have been run over. One time a neighbor ran over four of my beautiful little kittens all at once since there was one on each tire. I was heartbroken as I had to bury all four of the beautiful little kittens. Ensure your cat is not locked in a building or room where it could starve to death. Keep lids closed on appliances, as a kitty could knock the top down if he jumped into the machine and died in the device since he could not get out with the lid shut. Check the motor area of your car, as the vehicle’s motor has killed many cats. Have paints, poisons, cleaning products, oil, and grease, and freeze in a protected area your cat cannot get into. God bless and protect our curious feline friends.

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Kitten Antics

Kitten Antics

Kittens Are Love At First Site

I have had many kittens over the years, and they never cease to amaze me with their antics. Kittens will play with their Mother’s tail as she swings it back and forth. I imagine the kitten thinks of its Mother’s seat as prey to catch. Tiny kittens will chase after fallen leaves in the fall. Kittens are the cutest of all pets.

Catch Of The Day

I had a Mother cat bring a mouse to her kitten that she had just caught. The kitten would catch and release the mouse, pounce on it, and grab it by the neck for at least one hour. The kitten’s Mother was getting a little annoyed with her kitten’s learning curve. Our small dog came along later and ate the mouse.

Cat Toys

Kittens love to toss cat toys in the air and then try to catch or pounce on them. My kittens are curious creatures who follow me around the building site as I walk around. We once had a small dog that would let the Mother cat and her little kittens share her dog house with her. Our dog and the cats had a long and outstanding relationship.

Watch Out For Your Kittens Safety

Watch out for kittens sitting on your car tires or getting into the engine compartment of your vehicle, as things will not turn out well for your kittens. Do not let your kittens get into cupboards or near any hazardous chemicals. If you think your kitten might have ingested a dangerous poison, take him to your vet ASAP.

Climbers

Kittens love to climb up on things. Do not leave a kitten unattended with a Christmas tree in your house. The kitten could drink the tree water, play with the ornaments, or knock down the whole tree and get seriously injured.

Helpful Kittens

I had one kitten that used to love sitting on my shoulder as I walked around my building site. Kittens love to crawl up your pant legs. Start trimming your kitten’s claws, brushing their teeth, grooming them, and training them when they are very young for the perfect grown-up cat in the future. Your older cat will still have many years of antics in him.

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The Calming Effects Of Cats

The Calming Effect Of Cats

Cats are there for you when you come home from a hard work day. Your cat sits on your lap, purrs gently, and licks your hand. Your cat is relaxed, and you feel more flexible with your cat’s presence.

Cats love to play with toy mice and balls and catnip toys. Watching your cat play with his favorite toys is fun and calming. Cats are full of adventure, and their various antics make our faces smile. Cats can sleep in the oddest positions. Garfunkel was sleeping on my refrigerator with his paws over his eyes to keep out the morning light. Conrad loves to sleep in a recliner with his long feet and paws hanging over the side. Kohl sleeps in a heated cat bed and snores away. Garfunkel also sleeps in a thermal bed, and Conrad likes a Meowfia cave bed that women in Africa make.

Calming Effects Of Cats

Being around cats lowers your blood pressure and relieves stress and anxiety from your day. Cats show you unconditional love and companionship. Cats seem to know when you are sick and lay beside you and comfort you to the best of their ability.

Cats Are very Loving Animals.

Cats are very caring creatures. Cats will look at you lovingly and with soulful eyes. Your cat will never judge you or complain about unnecessary things. Cats are compassionate about helping out other pets also. My cats were best friends with a pet goat that I once had. My cats and the goat would sleep together in a large dog house. I once had a small dog that would share her home with one of my cats and all her kittens, and they would even go hunting together. My small dog would babysit my cat’s kittens if she wanted to leave for a little while.

You Have Better Health With A Pet In Your Life

It has been proven that people that have pets have fewer health problems and live longer because of the calming effects that pets have in our lives. A hectic day became wonderful once I came home to my beloved cat.

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