This is why I haven't put up my tree the last 4 years.
Sorry, Captain. I'm real sorry. I shoulda kept better care of her. Usually she lets me know when something's wrong. Maybe she did, I just wasn't paying attention...
Kaylee ,'Out Of Gas'
Goodbye and Good Riddance 2009: So long and thanks for all the fish.
Every year we watch the Charlie Brown special, do the Snoopy dance, wish everybody a Merry Christmukkah, and thank our Secret Santas in the good riddance thread. Which is this one, in case you were wondering. Oh, and 2009? Don't think we've forgotten about you
aurelia - Jan 12, 2010 7:38:02 am PST #406 of 549
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
megan walker - Jan 12, 2010 7:53:15 am PST #407 of 549
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
This is why I don't have cats.
juliana - Jan 12, 2010 7:59:23 am PST #408 of 549
I’d be lying if I didn’t say that I miss them all tonight…
That is why the good ornaments are carefully positioned away from cat-accessible areas, and the type of tree is selected for its ability to discourage climbing.
brenda m - Jan 12, 2010 8:01:45 am PST #409 of 549
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
aurelia, I have a reservation at Cafe des Architectes on Feb 26. Are you free to join me and Ellen?
smonster - Jan 12, 2010 8:08:14 am PST #410 of 549
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
That is why the good ornaments are carefully positioned away from cat-accessible areas, and the type of tree is selected for its ability to discourage climbing.
My parents tether theirs to the wall.
And since we're discussing cats, removing the Christmas tree does not seem to have stopped my roomie's cat. This morning the little fucker walked into my room (a first), sniffed at my cats' water and food bowls (right inside the door) and turned around and sprayed. In front of me. I yelled at him, but damn. Those Feliway plug-ins are starting to look more reasonable.
She'd give him another home, but who's going to take a deaf cat who sprays?
Pix - Jan 12, 2010 8:12:18 am PST #411 of 549
We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie
Once spraying starts, it's really hard to stop. I recommend getting Anti Icky Poo (yes, that's really its name) and dousing every area that has ever been sprayed. You can also use a UV light to look for pee stains to treat. We've had a lot of experience with this, sadly, since my elder cat occasionally has peeing/spraying issues, and the only things that have worked are the AIP combined with giving him time outside (contained). You should also make sure this cat has his own litter box that is kept meticulously clean, and Feliway may also help. Shelters will destroy any cat who sprays since they are seen as un-adoptable.
smonster - Jan 12, 2010 8:17:04 am PST #412 of 549
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Kristin, thanks for the advice. I got a UV light recently and I've been using Petastic but I'll check out AIP. He does have his own box, and she does a pretty good job of keeping it clean.
aurelia - Jan 12, 2010 12:36:50 pm PST #413 of 549
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
aurelia, I have a reservation at Cafe des Architectes on Feb 26. Are you free to join me and Ellen?
Yes!
Java cat - Jan 12, 2010 4:45:49 pm PST #414 of 549
Not javachik
I had to be persuaded into the cult of Feliway by my catch-neuter-release "sponsor" but am now firmly in the camp of it's-great. It lasts a long time, so consider the cost amortized over two, three, four months.
Vortex - Jan 14, 2010 5:30:59 am PST #415 of 549
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Part one of my gift has arrived, and it's SPIC-AY!!!! Yep, a gift set from Penzey's!!! VERY excited!!! Thanks, Kat!!
eta: wow, that's a lot of exclamation points. Apparently, I am quite excited.