Cats, cats, cats

I must be ecstatic, I have cat hair EVERYWHERE!

So happy to hear that Cloud found a forever home. I've been a little low as one of the cats that I take care of, Lucy, died on Sunday. I kind of dread going to the house to take care of the other 2 cats. It will seem empty. I'm not one of those catsitters who just goes over, opens a can of cat food, scoops the litter and then talk on their phone the entire time. I always sit with my cats and I'm present with them. If they are too scared, which doesn't happen too often, I just sit in the house and let them come out when they are comfortable. I never go looking for them...I'm just there when they do feel safe to come out.

Sincere sympathies. ❤️ May Lucy rest and play in paradise.

Ugh! Grace drove me crazy for a good share of the day. She was chasing a fly all over the house and I was worried that she was going to break something.

Haha Love it!!!

and the smile of a cat holding a woman!

No doubt! That's what that painting needed!

Oh I love that whole picture and the title!

Gumdoctor it is wonderful to see Whitey the miracle kitty. Beautiful picture. Wishing you well with your current round of treatment. XXX

Gumdoctor, I love how you are open to moments of beauty. Thanks for sharing.

Hi everybody! My 11 year old daughter (who dressed as a crazy cat lady for Halloween) fell in love with this little girl at the shelter and promised to take care of her so we brought her home. She had been surrendered from a home with 30+ cats and 2 dogs and was the last of her group to be adopted due to a bad rear leg causing a limp. So far, all lovebug and no “tortitude” but our dogs are unsure of their new feline friend. My daughter named her “Luna Lovefood” on a play on the Harry Potter character and because she is on a diet to help take the strain off her bad leg.

Love this thread!

If anyone has suggestions on winter feral cat shelters, please let me know. I've downloaded some information on how to make them using 2 different size storage containers, Styrofoam and straw. It says to use Rubbermaid storage containers, and doing the math on what size is not something I comprehend very well! Finding Rubbermaid containers seems to be a little harder than I thought too. One plan says to buy a Huffy container from Home Depot, and it looks pretty good. My husband can help me do this, but I wanted to get the supplies together (he has done a lot for these kitties and is balking a little, but if I get the stuff, I know he will do the assembly). I have two feral cats and would like to make two shelters. If you might be able to help me figure out the right size or have any other suggestions, I would appreciate it, thank you. I always enjoy coming here and looking at the photos of the kitties. Thanks, Lisa

Yeah my boys come running and polish the bowls morning and evening. And it's taking forever, poor kitties.

I used to live in Columbus, lived in the Short North and then in Clintonville

Momchichi what a pretty girl Luna is! And absolutely love the pic of your human babies in their halloween costumes! Your daughter absolutely nailed it that is exactly how I look as a proud crazy cat lady!

Cats in foster from the shelter have a number for adopters to call. Today was my day and I had 6 calls. Yesterday's person had 7 calls. Most for the same kittens. They are cute, I admit. I prefer adult cats myself. Haven't had a kitten for 30 years.