R.I.P. Mr. Kitty - Page 6

Kerry_129 · 01-04-2010, 08:27 PM

The cat wouldn't go into a depression like a dog might if you kicked the bucket, is all I was sayin'.

They're just different, much more independent creatures - and not 'hardwired' as a companion like most dogs tend to be. They can be anti-social assholes , or they can be extremely personable & attached to people (or a single person, like Kathy's big tabby who is a total mama's boy) - it's just that it's a matter of choice with them.

As for letting them roam - some couldn't care less, and some can't stand to be cooped-up. Tough call, depending on where the owner lives & how badly the cat wants out - but if one decides to let them out, one has to accept that they might not come back someday.

Kaneman · 01-04-2010, 08:32 PM

I'm being too hard on our cat I guess, she serves her purpose. She entertains my PitBull, she kills any and all small creatures/rodents/insects trying to get into our house, and she kept the squirrels from decimating my pecan tree this fall.

Here's my big beef....letting your cat roam and not having them fixed. ARRRRG!!!!!

Kerry_129 · 01-04-2010, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaneman

Here's my big beef....letting your cat roam and not having them fixed. ARRRRG!!!!!

Absolutely agree - cats or dogs (or many people, for that matter!

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Amber Lamps · 01-04-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

Absolutely agree - cats or dogs (or many people, for that matter!

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Hey I got fixed!

OneSickPsycho · 01-05-2010, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Hey I got fixed!

And the world rejoiced.

MILK · 01-05-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kerry_129

As for letting them roam - some couldn't care less, and some can't stand to be cooped-up. Tough call, depending on where the owner lives & how badly the cat wants out - but if one decides to let them out, one has to accept that they might not come back someday.

I disagree with this. I've had cats in the past myself. My dad has 2 indoor cats. Cat number 2 was completely feral - as in won't get near people feral. I can't keep him off my lap when I visit, he is an awesome cat and completely at home indoors.

(I won't start on my dad's little 'pride' of outside cats though..

) ICK.

01-04-2010, 08:32 PM	#2
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	I'm being too hard on our cat I guess, she serves her purpose. She entertains my PitBull, she kills any and all small creatures/rodents/insects trying to get into our house, and she kept the squirrels from decimating my pecan tree this fall. Here's my big beef....letting your cat roam and not having them fixed. ARRRRG!!!!! __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

01-04-2010, 08:27 PM	#1
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	The cat wouldn't go into a depression like a dog might if you kicked the bucket, is all I was sayin'. They're just different, much more independent creatures - and not 'hardwired' as a companion like most dogs tend to be. They can be anti-social assholes , or they can be extremely personable & attached to people (or a single person, like Kathy's big tabby who is a total mama's boy) - it's just that it's a matter of choice with them. As for letting them roam - some couldn't care less, and some can't stand to be cooped-up. Tough call, depending on where the owner lives & how badly the cat wants out - but if one decides to let them out, one has to accept that they might not come back someday.