I Want A Cat

[Jeza]

or kitten but realise this is not possible at the moment. I have gone over it in my mind and know that getting it to the vet for jabs or anything that may go wrong may not be possible when it needs help, so I have befriended a few local cats. I feed them left over fish and meat, give them a stroke and even a cuddle to the friendly ones. I have never let them in to the house. Today some woman who I've never seen before gave me a right mouthful for talking to her cat. Even the cat ran away. When I had cats I loved it when people took an interest in them. Just a sad rant really.

[tonyav]

Don't worry about it, Jeza. She's a silly woman imo.

[Purple_Popple]

I understand what you are saying and you obviously love kitties, but what stops you having one of your own furries ? Sorry if Im being nosey.

[Jeza]

Other more pressing commitments Poppy.

[tamborine]

you shudda told her to keep cat indoors if she didnt want others befriending it.

[Jeza]

I was shocked Tambo, if you had heard her language to me..........

[pussnboots]

I know you have a lot to contend with at the moment but getting a kitten is not a bad idea actually, It would give you a lot of pleasure, something to smile about and Mic might respond to it in a very good way.

[wolf63]

Our mutual pal Beunchico took in a lovely cat who visited him and appeared to have no other human. Patches is beautiful - as are the four kittens she presented to him one morning.

Cats will go where they are loved, and there is food, it is a compliment that they allow you to pet them. When you get a bum hole in your face you know that they trust you.

:-)

[tamborine]

Dont take it to heart Jeza, the cat likes you & will be back

[ludwig]

// Today some woman who I've never seen before gave me a right mouthful for talking to her cat. //

She's probably mentally ill, but don't let that stop you telling her to f*** off next time she says such a stupid thing to you.

[boxtops]

I know it's sad to be told off for liking a cat, but I've seen people really concerned when other people start feeding their cats. Two of mine are on prescribed diets for medical conditions, but will still polish off anything put in front of them. Cuddling them and chatting is fine, but tbh being an alternative diner for them is not really a good idea.

You'd be fine getting your own cat, jeza - they don't need the vets that often, and you could do what I do, just hop in a taxi on those infrequent occasions. They give you so much friendship, unconditionally, and they are wise little things, they just sense when you need a cuddle, too :-)

[SpikeyBush]

You want a cat. You have this the wrong way round. You must attend many interviews with different cats and hope that one of them takes you on as a member of their staff.

I have been employed by many felines over the years and am happy to serve them.

[Jeza]

Puss you may be right. I converted Mic to cats many years ago.

Wolf, There is not a cat alive that I dislike, I love them all.

Tambo, I'm sure you're right, I hope he leaves his slave at home.

[boxtops]

... and there are many slightly older cats in the sanctuaries who would be delighted to come and live with you, jeza :-)

[Jeza]

Boxy, I was only talking to it. It came to me and started rubbing round my legs as cats do. The ones I feed left overs to are known to me and their owners don't object.

[seekeerz]

She's a jealous old biddy, Jeza, so take no notice, the cat knows her for what she is ...I'll bet it doesn't smooch up to her !! Hang in there, xxx

[CatGirl4]

It's not really a good idea,feeding other people's cats,as boxtops says,some of them may be on special diets.

[Buenchico]

Speak to the people at your local Cats Protection branch about whether there's a way that they could help you to have a cat in your life. Use the postcode facility here to see the cats who are currently seeking a new home in your area, together with the phone number to contact the relevant branch:
http://www.cats.org.uk/

[ummmm]

You do encounter some strange people, Jeza. Who shouts at someone for talking to a cat??! I can imagine my reaction if that happened to me...

[Buenchico]

>>>Who shouts at someone for talking to a cat?

The woman who lives opposite me most certainly does, as I know from experience!