and speaking of kitties...

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10-18-2009, 02:31 PM
spindizzy

and speaking of kitties...

DH showed up this afternoon with 2 kitties......

a rescue brother and sister, orange DSH, 14 weeks old. They came with the names Dixie and Garvey (UGH!)..DH shortened it to D & G - of course Dolce and Gabana comes to mind... (didn't someone in this forum name their kitties that?) DS at university was a bit indignant that we would replace our dear orange Nugget who died unexpectedly this year - but these kittiesare t otally different in colouring. DS did like the name ..he's a fan of popular fashion, let's say. DD is in heaven with 2 kitties to tame....

Dolce (the girl) has unusual markings - but she is a terror. Gabana is more friendly and laid back. Apparently only 25% of orange cats are girls. If they are all like Dolce.....

Shall post pictures when they are settled
10-18-2009, 02:46 PM
smilingcat

maybe the girl kitty will settle down. So she is a terror you say...

Instead of Dolce, I think is very cute name, how about Diabla (instead of Diablo) and taking a cue from Amigo/Amiga. I don't know much about Spanish but it works for me. :p

smilingcat
10-18-2009, 03:06 PM
Red Rock

Just wanted to say congratulations on your two new "fur kids". I kitty sat the other day to a 2-3 week old stray. That was a chore to get her fed and try to calm her down. I hope the ones you have will make an easy adjustment to your home.

Congrats.

Red Rock
10-18-2009, 04:13 PM
spindizzy

the politically incorrect "Taliban" also came up for the girl kitty- we just giggled and tossed it out....
10-18-2009, 04:41 PM
DebbieDowner

I just rescued a 7 week old kitten, I have never had a baby before and let me tell you Oliver is CRAZY! up for 2-3 hours in the middle of the night just playing, playing.
10-19-2009, 12:22 PM
spindizzy

a few photos

Girl kitty
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/HPIM0461.jpg

Boy kitty
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/HPIM0459.jpg

Tearing up our couch
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/HPIM0462.jpg

Sleeping..finally
http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/HPIM0465.jpg

Clawful cats are very worrisome. I've grabbed the sisal rug from outside and am trying to get them to use it..then they start chasing each other..flying leaps and claws....my husband signed a "no declaw" contract. I know there are heated views on this subject, but when I pay thousands of dollars for furniture... Our last cat did totally fine without his front claws.The two of them knocked over a lamp today. Guess I'm going to have to baby-proof the house for awhile.

Oh, and get this - boy kitty has been suckling on the girl kitty. Apparently not totally abnormal..This is only our 2nd and 3rd cat - so we've not seen this before.
10-19-2009, 12:29 PM
sarahspins

Awww!!! They're so cute! And stripey! And ORANGE! Love them! :D
10-19-2009, 12:33 PM
Biciclista

your kittens are adorable. And it takes 5 minutes once a week to trim their toenails; start now while they are young, give them treats, it will get easier.
I don't even have to hold my cats when i trim their nails now.
10-19-2009, 02:12 PM
nancielle

Love the last picture. They look almost peaceful (maybe dreaming of ways to circumvent your "baby-proofing" the house :eek: !)

When Chloe & Hunter start chasing each other through the apartment they become "Calamity & Chaos."
10-19-2009, 02:31 PM
Tuckervill

You can protect your furniture by taping aluminum foil to the arms, or I think putting carpet tape (the kind that holds two pieces of carpet together at a seam) on the arms. It would be inconvenient for a while, but if it saves your furniture... You can also put throws over the arms, too, although that probably would not be a deterent.

Cats love those corrugated cardboard scratchers, usually. They're cheap.

Cute kitties. Makes me want one. Until I think of my furniture. lol.

Karen
10-19-2009, 03:27 PM
Zen

They look fresh out of the box.
10-19-2009, 03:42 PM
Lakerider

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Congratulations on your new beautiful cats. My cat (Ms. Kitty) passed away today. She was a wonderful pet and good friend for 14 years. I will miss her!
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10-19-2009, 03:59 PM
Tuckervill

My condolences, Lakerider. :(

Karen
10-19-2009, 04:18 PM
Lakerider

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Originally Posted by Tuckervill

My condolences, Lakerider. :(

Karen

Thanks!
10-19-2009, 05:12 PM
spindizzy

My condolences as well. She looks like a sweet, contented cat. And what cat doesn't like a box...((Lakerider))
10-19-2009, 06:06 PM
BleeckerSt_Girl

Lakerider, I'm so sorry about your kitty passing on. :(
She obviously had a good life with you. Looks like she was a huggable size 10 1/2. :o
10-20-2009, 03:44 AM
bmccasland

Lakerider - so sorry to hear about loosing your lovely fur baby. She'll have lots of TE friends at the Rainbow Bridge.

Spindizzy - your two look just like the kitty that my vet has adopted as the office cat, and thinks everyone is a play toy. When I was picking up my kitties from boarding on saturday, Sam was out and about, so he got a "time out" by being put up on the fireplace mantle. Sam paced back and forth, back and forth, and s t r e a t c h e d down, and jumped down. The time-out spot will no longer work. Have fun with your two! They are cute!
10-20-2009, 04:08 AM
NoNo

So sorry for your loss, Lakerider:(
10-20-2009, 09:13 AM
Lakerider

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Originally Posted by NoNo

So sorry for your loss, Lakerider:(

You ladies are great! Bike riders and cat lovers too!:)
10-20-2009, 09:24 AM
beccaB

One of my cats weighs more than some bicycles.
10-20-2009, 04:30 PM
spindizzy

OMG!!!I never thought of that - that is seriously funny:D:D:D
10-20-2009, 05:38 PM
blackhillsbiker

My ginger cat (15 or so years old) "Casey" just informed me that it is now officially "Cat Lap Weather." She's doing her best impersonation of a scarf, with her tail on the laptop keyboard. Purring like an Evinrude. In the summer she stays on the arm of the couch. When it gets cold, I become her favorite furniture.

Deb
10-20-2009, 06:17 PM
colby

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Originally Posted by blackhillsbiker

My ginger cat (15 or so years old) "Casey" just informed me that it is now officially "Cat Lap Weather." She's doing her best impersonation of a scarf, with her tail on the laptop keyboard. Purring like an Evinrude. In the summer she stays on the arm of the couch. When it gets cold, I become her favorite furniture.

Deb

We're having the same "issue" at my house - but we have a few that try to compete for the prized positions of "belly" or "chest" or "that spot you make by your belly AND chest when you sleep on your side that is oh so snuggly and a cat fits right in, so sorry you can't ever roll over again now." One of ours is a little thing and likes to curl up in my legs if I sit cross-legged on the bed with my laptop (for about 10 minutes, then she starts spilling out onto the laptop keyboard).

Lakerider, sorry to hear about your kitty - she looks like she knew who was boss. I'm sure she'll find boxes to squat in over the rainbow bridge ;)

And, back to the thread, I LOVE ORANGE KITTIES!! If I hadn't already adopted 5, I would have an orange kitty. They are super cute (and look very mischievous). :D We clip claws on all of ours, too, they have varying levels of enjoyment for the experience, but it's something that works well when you start them young.
10-21-2009, 04:00 AM
NoNo

I've woken up the past few nights sleeping on my back with my legs in a diamond position (knees bent out to the sides, feet coming together) and Ruthie smack in the middle of them. Talk about not being able to move!:rolleyes:
10-22-2009, 06:39 PM
spindizzy

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Originally Posted by colby

And, back to the thread, I LOVE ORANGE KITTIES!! If I hadn't already adopted 5, I would have an orange kitty. They are super cute (and look very mischievous). :D We clip claws on all of ours, too, they have varying levels of enjoyment for the experience, but it's something that works well when you start them young.

Colby, I think we're like you.. our last kitty, Nugget was orange as well....

I'll attempt to do a clipping this weekend.:eek:

The boy - we will name Axel. The girl is still nameless. I like "Juice." DD doesn't. She likes Storm. I'm not big on that one. DS is coming home from university for the weekend..maybe he'll have a good idea! DH is weighing in on the names; he is reasonable if you can present a good argument.
10-22-2009, 07:19 PM
e.e.cummings

Lakerider - so sorry about your cat...
10-23-2009, 03:55 AM
bambu101

Lakerider- sorry for the loss of your beloved kitty. She looked like a real sweetheart.
10-24-2009, 07:27 AM
RolliePollie

Have you ever heard of Soft Paws?

http://www.softpaws.com/?gclid=CLSo6...FRQpawodLCD9tA

I've not tried them myself, but I've heard co-workers talking about them. They're like little soft plastic caps that glue over the claws so they can't scratch up the furniture. I'm not sure how long til they fall off and need to be replaced though.

My cats are declawed (yes, I'm a big meanie). This is a very weird comparison, but my grandmother had horrible ingrown toenails and had most of them surgically removed when she was in her 80's. We used to joke around that she was declawed too. She was thrilled with her "declawing" results and for some reason this fact made me feel a little less guilty about declawing my cats.

Oh, and your babies are really adorable!!!
10-24-2009, 07:43 AM
Eden

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Originally Posted by RolliePollie

My cats are declawed (yes, I'm a big meanie). This is a very weird comparison, but my grandmother had horrible ingrown toenails and had most of them surgically removed when she was in her 80's. We used to joke around that she was declawed too. She was thrilled with her "declawing" results and for some reason this fact made me feel a little less guilty about declawing my cats.

It's not even close.... declawing a cat is more like amputating the tips of your fingers and toes.... The claw, a tendon and the end of the bone are removed. It is very painful surgery for the cat and it leaves them with permanently impaired balance. Sometimes it doesn't heal well and leaves the cat with very unstable, painful feet. I volunteer at a shelter and we also find that cats who are declawed who are scared or aggressive tend to bite without warning, as they are aware that they can no longer defend themselves with claws.
10-24-2009, 10:35 AM
lph

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Originally Posted by spindizzy

The girl is still nameless. I like "Juice." DD doesn't. She likes Storm. I'm not big on that one.

we had a Bailey, he was a bit smarmy ;)
Pumpkin or Marmelade are obvious
my son suggests Rilla or Danky or Spencer, no idea where those came from :confused:
Mikey
10-24-2009, 10:58 AM
smilingcat

My partner had two purebred Himalayans. One day her husband whisked them off to a vet and had them declawed. My partner found out about it after the fact. Anyway, the cats refused and never used a litter box after being declawed. They were good before the surgery.

If Eden's comment isn't enough, please visit our rescue groups web site Purrfect Partners and click on "links to other info" there you will see several links to Declaw related information. Please take time to read them.

Really don't declaw the cat. AND ITS NOT THE SAME AS TRIMMING ONES NAIL!! There are serious complications with the surgery too.

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And to lakerider, your kitten looked so happy sitting in the slightly small box. Well fed, well cared and very content sitting in or on the box. Though she has gone on, she has left you with wonderful memories of the time she was here. And through the memories, she will lives in your heart. We dearly miss our babies but do remember the wonderful life you gave her. Let that kindness in your heart comfort your own loss.

Peace be with you,

smilingcat