Cats, cats, cats

Poor Midnight Louie has a shaved leg from his IV.

I had a great cat fix the past two days. Two friends who live together have a cat each. 3 others including me were visiting. Both cats went around to every person for petting and lap time. One is a dainty grey and white cat with huge ears. The other was a stray she began feeding and eventually turned he turned into a house cat. We decided with the help of a cat book that he was likely a rag doll which is know for affection. He kept us busy supplying laps and giving pets. It was so nice. We have really missed having a cat.

Hi, cat ladies. I was cat sitting for a friend. She has a very large gray and white male cat. He was full of purrs, sat on my lap and then bit me. Luckily it didn't break the skin. I can't get the picture to post.

The grey and white cat was like that where we were visiting. They decided I was both experienced and quick to avoid the bite. I learned the signs with shelter cats.

Look for tail movement (swishing or almost) and a glance backward or sideways at you. If you see those, stop petting if possible and be ready to jerk your hand away. Lots of cats are pretty ok with head petting. More likely to react if you pet them on the upper back. Stay away from the rear body. Also look for ear movement. If you see a cat with flat ears (the airplane) don't touch. It's ready to fight.

Wren, thank you for this information--I had no idea about the back and there are several that I take care of and after hearing this I will only be petting their head. Glance backward or sideways, got it! I'm really good about not pushing into a cat's space and I'm very respective of their space but with a couple of them I thought that if they wanted their head petted it would be ok the pet their back too. Well now i know! And Simba and Cava thank you for cluing me in.

Some cats get overstimulated and become bitey. Playing with them using a toy (not fingers) is good, too.

Oh Snickersmom, sincere, deepest condolences on your loss, she was I am sure a true blessing for all the years you had her. No wonder you had to fill the void she left. Hopefully she is truly gratified to know you have adopted again. Charlie fell on her paws at yours. I suppose she is an indoor cat? Your Shi Tzu does well to acknowledge that the cat is boss, and she will probably get used to Charlie's energy and Charlie will gradually realise that the dear doggo is a senior citizen.

Snickersmom I am so very sorry for your loss. 19 1/2 years I cannot imagine what a void that leaves! So wonderful that you decided to bring Charlie into your hearts, I am sure she will settle in nicely. Sorry about the claw removal, though. I don't think I have ever heard of all four paws being done how awful for her. How on earth do you scratch an itch that way?

Snickersmom, Welcome back. Condolences for your loss. We lost ours in June as well and haven't gotten another one because we're planning to move. That's dragging on, though, so we may give in. I'm hoping to find a foster kitty. The last one at the shelter was "people aggressive" and on valium and prozac. Didn't like being medicated either. We decided to pass. I hope the dog decides Charlie is harmless and they become friends. Would love to see a photo.

❤️ Love all the furbaby pictures and memes

🙀Ouch!

ATTENTION!! Cat present and accounted for!!!!!