Speaking of cats...

[chenders01]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#And, well... wouldn't you know it... she's in the house.  #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Teasing/15.gif"#ed_cl# 

#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#WHY does this not surprise me at ALL???  #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif"#ed_cl#  You're a real softie, Lix.  That kitty was smart to end up at your place LOL!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#And seeeee???  We all told you that she'd be fine inside.  As long as she's got her claws, she'll keep those dogs of yours in their place.  I'll bet it's nice for your dad, to have a kitty.  Gives him some companionship.  And it sounds as though kitty has realized how lucky she has it, to be living indoors.  She seems to *know* that if she scratches the furniture, she could very well end up living outside again.  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#They're not stupid, cats #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley2.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Remind us of what her name is again??#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[Lix]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I am a softie. #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley9.gif"#ed_cl#   #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Lol - too funny! You are right, cats are smart and she surely knows it's not in her best interest to ruin the furniture!  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#And yes - you are right, my Dad loves snuggling with her.  He spoils her all the time.  So cute.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I'll have to post updated pics soon!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Her name is Jumu - we just usually call her Juju.  Means 'chance' in swahili.  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[graciespook]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#We want to spay them first Chenders..and as much as they drive me nuts, I like them too, and I don't want them to be cold after being housecats for their whole life. I'm a softie underneath too. Mr.GS has said I can find a home for them if I really want to, but I keep putting it off. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[chenders01]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Awww, Gracie!  See, you're a softie too!!  C'mon, admit it, you love 'em.  You know you do!! #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif"#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#So, that's another Dog Person drawn over to the Dark Side LOL!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[graciespook]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#LOL..I'm still not a cat person...I tolerate them because of Mr.GS#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[RioG]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#All these cat stories!!  I've never heard of feline aids, but good for you Jax for taking her in. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I'm really starting to like have "new kitty" around.  He needs a name - Morris just doesn't do it for me (that's what my SO tried to label him with).#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[jax]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#I hadn't heard of feline AIDS either, but basically it is passed through biting, and it lowers their immune system.  Basically he is perfectly healthy (vet checked him out on Monday) and will probably live for many years to come (which is what I'm afraid of #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Happy/7.gif"#ed_cl#) and never suffer any real ill effects from the disease.  Because he'll be living indoors and alone, he won't be coming into contact with diseases, so he should stay healthy.  #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#His name is Lumpy because he got his tail slammed in a car door in his "original" life - it got broken and he now has a big lump in his tail.  It is also fitting because pretty much all he does is lie around like a lump.  All he wants is a nice cushion to sleep on (preferably the dog's) when he can't find a lap to hog.  I try to get him to play but he just wants to snuggle.  He would prefer to have a stay-at-home parent, I think. #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Teasing/5.gif"#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[*Giddy Up*]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Aww, that's cute Lix. See, she's grown on you- she'll never leave now. Since she's probably been living outside all along, I'm sure she knows how to hold her own- she'll put the dogs in their place.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Jax- that's good that they do not feel the AIDS will harm the cat. When my nanny's cat had it, he died shortly after#ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys//smiley13.gif"#ed_cl#.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#

[babytigger]

#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#awww...you guys (lix & jax) really are big suckers for a fuzzy face!!!!!!!!!!!!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#i'm so happy to hear Jumu is doing great lix!! i told ya she could hold her own, and yes, they get fat quick! once they get some good food & the yuckies taken care of.......they really are low maintenance when you compare them to dogs. i frequently compare my dog to a toddler, no matter how old he is, you always have to look after him. and yes, while you always have to look after the kitties, they are sooooo much more independant & will do their own thing. hence the reason why i also compare the dog to hubby....who can't ever look after himself (well, at times when he's forced too)....dogs  = men, cats  = women - i'm convinced. woman can look after themselves so much more than men! LOL. sorry to our male BBers.... honest #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Teasing/12.gif"#ed_cl#!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#jax - lumpy!! LMAO...to cute.......you'll find him creeping into your heart one day. and ye, feline aids has been around for a long time. our 12 yr old ginger tabby (and this is going back to when i was 10-11, and i'm what...pushing 28 now) was diagnosed with feline aids way back when. it can be monitored & as long as the cat is looked after, that's about all you can do. sadly, we had to out our big ole guy down after a couple of years as he'd gotten into a huge fight (which was so rare for him), and developed very nasty nasty infections from his injuried. had he not had the feline aids, the vets may have been able to help him with better results....but after a couple of weeks on serious meds.....it wasn't enough. #ed_op#IMG src="http://forums.equestrianconnection.com/richedit/smileys/Sad/11.gif"#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#anyways......congrats you guys & good on ya!! wouldn't surpride me if you find more kitties hanging around your door in the coming years......LOL#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#oh - and GS - if you really wanted those evil cats gone, they would be, LOL!!#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#