Rip Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Thanks guys! Really appreciate the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostOfRandySavage Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Try to get something like this: My cat goes crazy when you wave it. He's jumping like a kangaroo. After 15 mins of such play he's done. You play with him in the evening and he's sleeping like a baby. That's the one. Sorry, thought I threw a link in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Well she definitely did better last night. I played with her for about an hour before bed like suggested, and when my fiancée and I went to bed, we took her with us again and she actually laid down and I was able to get to sleep at about 11:30pm. Only problem is that around 5:00am she was walking all over myself and my fiancée so that woke me up about an hour before I had to get up. So unfortunately, at that time, we had to put her in our movie room and shut the doors again. It was only for an hour this time, but still. I really hope she stops this super needy behavior sometime soon. I love how cuddly and loving she is, but there needs to be a time to let us rest, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriano Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Well she definitely did better last night. I played with her for about an hour before bed like suggested, and when my fiancée and I went to bed, we took her with us again and she actually laid down and I was able to get to sleep at about 11:30pm. Only problem is that around 5:00am she was walking all over myself and my fiancée so that woke me up about an hour before I had to get up. So unfortunately, at that time, we had to put her in our movie room and shut the doors again. It was only for an hour this time, but still. I really hope she stops this super needy behavior sometime soon. I love how cuddly and loving she is, but there needs to be a time to let us rest, haha. Domesticated cats are actually not nocturnal, rather they're crepuscular, which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk. So her being awake and active at 5AM is actually very normal activity. Our cats have become our alarm clocks and let us know when it is time to eat haha. Also, Batman is right "My Cat from Hell" tends to give the same exact information very often but it's pretty useful stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Gogh Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Good thoughts and best of luck to you and lil Colin. I'm sure he'll get the best treatment possible and will be up and running as soon as things got sorted out! Keep us posted! Thanks :-) I will post in here once there's some news. I'm sure he'll be alright! Domesticated cats are actually not nocturnal, rather they're crepuscular, which means that they are most active at dawn and dusk. So her being awake and active at 5AM is actually very normal activity. Our cats have become our alarm clocks and let us know when it is time to eat haha. Also, Batman is right "My Cat from Hell" tends to give the same exact information very often but it's pretty useful stuff. Yeah, I agree with this. Unfortunately if you want a pet who won't wake you up early in the morning, a cat is not the right choice. That said, kittens and young cats have a lot more energy, generally the older they get the more they just wanna relax. Personally my advice would be that if the cat falls asleep in another room, leave it there when you go to bed. Otherwise you're gonna risk waking it and causing more of an issue. Maybe that's wrong, but I see no harm in it personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriano Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 One other thing I would note for someone that is new to cats is to definitely read up on their dietary needs. It's a lot easier to leave dry food out for them but it has been said that "the worst wet foods tend to be better for them than the best dry foods". That is probably hyperbole but the point is that in general, dry food is not species appropriate. It is not very good for things like their liver, kidneys, and teeth. They also do not need carbohydrates in the proportions that are found in dry food. Also, cats naturally have a low thurst drive and would normally receive a sizable portion of their water intake from prey or food they eat. It is a little more expensive, but definitely worth reading up on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 We were told that we could either give her wet or dry food by the people at the shelter. They said they usually feed the cats both or something like that, so we're just seeing how that goes for the time being. Plus my fiancée has this thing with wet cat food that she can't even be near it/smell it without wanting to throw up, lol. I personally wouldn't have a problem with it, but yeah. She really is such a good cat though, I can't stress that enough. Doesn't make a sound during the day, doesn't bite/chew on things. We've only caught her scratching at our couch twice (which made me put her scratching post near where that was), and wants nothing but to be loved. So once I get this night-time thing figured out, she'll be even more perfect than she already is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rip Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Well, it's been almost a month since we got her and after those first couple nights, she's been an absolute angel. Pretty much perfect in every way. I also finally got some good pictures of her . And this is one of my favorite/one of the cutest things about her. She has 2 pink toes! dreamover, jerseydave77, hippielauryn and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Gogh Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Oh my god. That's beyond cute! She's great :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Gogh Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Bit of an update on my guys! Colin had his MRI scan, turns out he has a form of Spina Bifida. Had to have corrective surgery and we're now two weeks post-op. Been a bumpy few weeks, he lost the use of his lower body entirely from the surgery, but he's back on his feet and gradually getting there. Few pics: A few days post op: Two days ago: Also, we picked up a tie for Joe... TheGhostOfRandySavage, chkadea, hippielauryn and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamover Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Missed out on this thread for a while. Colin and Joe look like awesome cats! Glad Joe is feeling better! Surgery is never easy on kitties. Le Gogh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Can't believe I've never posted in this thread. I love cats and looking at pictures of other peoples cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hzielaskowski Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 So, here are two recent photos of Findus: deafening, jerseydave77, Eliminator Jr. and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Gogh Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Findus looks awesome! Very cool. Thanks for the love guys, Colin is doing well, just been for a physio session and got lots of new exercises to do. Onwards and upwards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseydave77 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 My Kid wants me to start making him shirts to wear with our cats faces on them. So like a good Dad I'm obliging - with the caveat that they have to have Hard Core references included. This is a mock-up. Newer versions looking much cleaner for a screen but I saw the thread and wanted to toss something in. Snicket For Ever! Eliminator Jr. and hippielauryn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Eliminator Jr., Le Gogh, hzielaskowski and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I love this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcha Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 My little dude Frankie. Rip, hippielauryn, Eliminator Jr. and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chkadea Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 My cat Alice and I stick our tongues out to each other. Here she is being a dorkasaurus Rip, paynegretzky, hippielauryn and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Here's a recent picture of Harley: And here's our new little baby: Daisy! chkadea, diabretic, batman and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabretic Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Makes me want a kitten so baaaaadd. Rip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Never had a little kitten like this. She'll be 9 weeks tomorrow. She's been a handful for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Well since I've posted those last pictures, we've let Daisy out throughout the rest of the apartment and her and Harley quickly became best friends. They play fight and wrestle all the time and they're just the absolute best. First picture I was able to take of them together: Here they are cuddling on my wife's lap: Napping head to head: AND HERE THEY ARE SPOONING!!! If this isn't one of the cutest pictures you've ever seen, then you're crazy: batman, Eliminator Jr., Satan and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Was able to get a video of me playing paper towel ball fetch with Daisy! Edited February 17, 2017 by FiggyPuddling batman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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