[Watching The World Burn]

Because ball is life. Regardless of season.

[ShopVac]

In keeping with the 'less cats' postings...

Albeit a tad early, this little guy, in two months, will have been with me for 21 years. Obtaining him early July, 2003. I can only assume he was a couple months old when I got him...so he's clear to drink legally now (though, been dosing Vodka since he was a yute).

Little guy eats out of my hand every single morning.

[vreihen16]

In case anyone isn't aware of the special day, next week is take your dog to work day (and take your pet to work week):

https://www.petsit.com/takeyourdog/

My mean soon-to-be-former employer will not make a one-day exception to their policies so that I can bring OCD psycho dog to my office, but did approve me to hijack a bulletin board in a high-traffic lobby for employees to post pictures and descriptions of their pets next week. I'm also reaching out to the area's animal rescues, to post adoption info and donation/volunteer opportunities.....

[3798j]

So we've been pet-less for 5 years. Sure, we have our dealings with rescue kittens and babysit our son's and one neighbor's dogs, but haven't had one to call ours. Being senior citizens made me cautious about acquiring a kitten (our last cat, a 2 year old rescue, made it to 19), so the thought was if an older rescue turned up, we might take the plunge.
Well it happened two days ago. The rescue my wife has connections to received this 6-8 year old girl. Originally a young stray, she was found with a broken tail (which was amputated), adopted but her owner passed away with no one to take her. So we arranged a meet...she's incredibly sweet (her purr motor really runs) so the decision to adopt was easy. Right now she and us are getting used to the new arrangement...it's going well.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

In case anyone isn't aware of the special day, next week is take your dog to work day (and take your pet to work week):

https://www.petsit.com/takeyourdog/

My mean soon-to-be-former employer will not make a one-day exception to their policies so that I can bring OCD psycho dog to my office, but did approve me to hijack a bulletin board in a high-traffic lobby for employees to post pictures and descriptions of their pets next week. I'm also reaching out to the area's animal rescues, to post adoption info and donation/volunteer opportunities.....

Hmmm. I thought everyday was take your dog to work day.

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Hmmm. I thought everyday was take your dog to work day.

Is for me

Except today, because the dogs need to visit their grandparents once a week. Sure feels like having kids...

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by 3798j

So we've been pet-less for 5 years. Sure, we have our dealings with rescue kittens and babysit our son's and one neighbor's dogs, but haven't had one to call ours. Being senior citizens made me cautious about acquiring a kitten (our last cat, a 2 year old rescue, made it to 19), so the thought was if an older rescue turned up, we might take the plunge.
Well it happened two days ago. The rescue my wife has connections to received this 6-8 year old girl. Originally a young stray, she was found with a broken tail (which was amputated), adopted but her owner passed away with no one to take her. So we arranged a meet...she's incredibly sweet (her purr motor really runs) so the decision to adopt was easy. Right now she and us are getting used to the new arrangement...it's going well.

Congratulations! She's beautiful. Hope you guys are very happy together.

[RickFLM4]

Visit to Biltmore this morning.

[Llarry]

Semi-noob questions for owners of more than one cat...

We have a line on a pair of young males from a kitten rescue place. I have owned cats for 30+ years, but never more than one. My questions:

-- Males versus females; any comments? My recent cats have all been females, although my first cat was a very sweet male. What difference(s), if any, is there in ownership?

-- Feeding and watering: Do two cats eat from the same bowl or should I plan for two food setups? Although I have just used a bowl of water in the past, my intent is to get a fountain; I assume one fountain and two cats is fine.

-- Litter box: Unlike my previous cats, these will be exclusively indoor cats. One (larger) litter box OK?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom!

[Marmugmotleocay]

Bimmer turned 5 yesterday. He received a few new toys . We also made him a grilled ribeye. He is such a good boy.

[Llarry]

Originally Posted by Marmugmotleocay

We also made him a grilled ribeye.

Spoiled boy?!

[JeffL0]

Have had many, simultaneous, both male and female.

Strongly suggest using two bowls, and even better, an automated feeder on schedule. Don't leave food out all the time, invariably one will hog the food, as well as it being a possible ant draw. A good automatic feeder is expensive but worth it. yes, fountains are a good idea, cats love running water, and it keeps the water fresh. One fountain is fine, but definitely give them each their own food dish.

For litter, rule of thumb is one box per cat. They and you will appreciate it in the long run.

[Marmugmotleocay]

Originally Posted by Llarry

Spoiled boy?!

Most definitely.

[JeffL0]

Llarry Note in the picture here, two of them have a splitter for two dishes, this is what you want:
https://www.thesprucepets.com/best-a...eeders-4175145

[3798j]

Originally Posted by Llarry

Semi-noob questions for owners of more than one cat...
-- Males versus females; any comments? My recent cats have all been females, although my first cat was a very sweet male. What difference(s), if any, is there in ownership?

Dealing with rescue kittens from the same litter, I can tell you ~generally~ the males are way more adventurous and play much rougher than the females. They'll bop till they drop...very entertaining.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Llarry

Semi-noob questions for owners of more than one cat...

We have a line on a pair of young males from a kitten rescue place. I have owned cats for 30+ years, but never more than one. My questions:

— Males versus females; any comments? My recent cats have all been females, although my first cat was a very sweet male. What difference(s), if any, is there in ownership?

— Litter box: Unlike my previous cats, these will be exclusively indoor cats. One (larger) litter box OK?

Thanks in advance for any wisdom!

Male vs female - have had cats all my life, both male and female and my experience is it depends on the cat. I’ve had very docile males and my present female is full of energy. I’ve also had it the other way around. All fixed, of course.

Litter box - again, my experience is to have at least two boxes in different parts of the house. I’ve done this with multiple cats and a single cat. The only accidents I’ve had are from sick cats. I clean the boxes every day.

Good luck, Llarry.

[Esteban]

^^ For feeding and watering: one water bowl would work. Or use a fountain. Never tried a fountain myself. I wash the water bowl every day with fresh water. For food I’ve tried two food bowls for two cats and found they eat out of each other’s bowls so it didn’t matter which bowl they ate out of. Would have two bowls for two cats so they could eat at the same time, or share a bowl; whatever they wanted. Dry and wet and I don’t leave food out all the time.

[Llarry]

We did it. Two eight-week-old male kittens -- Albert and Maxwell -- came home with us yesterday. Cute as can be.

EDIT: My wife succeeded in getting shots with her iPhone. See attached.

They are temporarily confined to our "pool room" (a large glassy room containing a swim spa) while they acclimate to their new home. The water fountain and automatic feeder are enroute via UPS and should be here within a few days. At the moment they are sharing one water bowl and one litter pan, but we have two food bowls on the floor for them. We have a pretty big house, and they will have many adventures exploring their new surroundings once they have the run of the whole place!

[ShopVac]

Originally Posted by Llarry

We did it. Two eight-week-old male kittens -- Albert and Maxwell -- came home with us yesterday. Cute as can be.

Oddly, when you said the wife got shots, I was thinking she had a fix for allergies. Immediately wondered how she got them through the iPhone, took me a few minutes. Guess I'm not awake yet.

I know the arrival day is coming up for us soon. Still not looking forward to it. Those sofa damaging beasts do look cute though.

[flybigjet]

For those of you following the Game at home:

Great, GREAT news from the Specialty Rehab Vet yesterday.

Max went in for another Shockwave treatment after his second PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) procedure. His hock, while dropping a little bit when he walks without the orthotic, is FAR better than it's been so far.

The vet was STOKED.

So, it looks like the PRP and Shockwave treatments are working and for the first time, the vet said that we may eventually be able to get him out of the orthotic.

BUT, because he's not moving around as much (and getting a LOT of lap time), he's turning into a chonk.

So, diet's for everyone, and the boys are getting special hydrolyzed food. We're down to two 1/8th cup feedings a day as per the vet's directions and the boys are.... displeased.

But, to get him out of the boot, he's got to loose weight, so that's the way it's going to be.

R.

[Maynard]

Boy if looks could kill. You get the big parenting points for sure.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by ShopVac

I know the arrival day is coming up for us soon. Still not looking forward to it. Those sofa damaging beasts do look cute though.

Get scratching posts and cat furniture and throws for your couches. And if your cat jumps up on your lap to cuddle, consider it an honor.