View Full Version : Gun Lovin' Kitties
Katastrophic
02-24-2013, 18:07
Sure, dogs are great but you can't stick them in your range bag. Once in, they never leave...
22419
That looks about right. Great pic.
BuffCyclist
02-24-2013, 18:19
True, but I prefer safe-cats. Once in, they guard your guns and provide an endless supply of hairball lube for all guns. [facepalm]
Seriously though, cats are great, but my dog can carry my AR. Now, all I have to do is teach her how to shoot it.
islandermyk
02-24-2013, 18:25
Don't know what to say... she's just makin sure the gear is good to go I guess [Coffee]
http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/pp261/brutaltlr/IMAG0466_zps4bcfd7bd.jpg
Goodburbon
02-24-2013, 18:30
Cats suck, that is all.
Refer to my pissed on comment in the night shift thread for reference.
BuffCyclist
02-24-2013, 18:37
Cats suck, that is all.
Refer to my pissed on comment in the night shift thread for reference.
You mean this one?
Was finally adjusting to days, till I got pissed on and woke up at 0400
And here I thought you were in some work dorms or something and instead of being shaving creamed, you were pissed on. I take it a cat was the culprit?
Goodburbon
02-24-2013, 19:00
My wife and her animals... a few years ago I woke up to a golden retriever with new puppies and a placenta on my leg.
Yeah, the cat is coming into heat and going bonkers, which included peeing on me at 3am.
Katastrophic
02-24-2013, 19:06
My wife and her animals... a few years ago I woke up to a golden retriever with new puppies and a placenta on my leg.
Yeah, the cat is coming into heat and going bonkers, which included peeing on me at 3am.
Cleary you did something to the cat to deserve it. [LOL]
As far as the dog goes, consider yourself lucky that yours didn't need an emergency c-section.... More $$ than I'm willing to admit.
BuffCyclist
02-24-2013, 19:07
Ah, gotcha. That explains it! Sorry to hear that.
My dog ate a bottle of advil liquigels about 6-8mo ago, nearly died and cost us about $1k in medical bills (ibuprofen is the most toxic drug to dogs and liquigels are very fast acting). For 6mo after that, she hasn't been able to control her bladder, would pee while sleeping and didn't know it. I cleaned our comforter, couch cushions, carpets, pillows, anything that she'd get on whether she was allowed to or not, at least once per day for months. Even putting her on meds for continence hasn't helped, though in the past 2mo its getting much less frequent, only once every week or so, and even then its not that bad.
She woke my Fiancee up at 4am today to ask to go outside. Which is very unusual because she has never asked to go outside before (or if she did she would just stare at you like she wanted to play but really she wanted to go pee).
But gosh darnit, I love that dog and wouldn't trade her for anything!!
Goodburbon
02-24-2013, 19:10
And that, foliks, is how you derail a thread.
[ROFL1]
islandermyk
02-24-2013, 19:10
I'd get a dog or dogs if I had the land for them to tear sh*t up.... right now, I'll just settle for vacuum cleaners getting killed and sh*t getting scratched up [ROFL1]
Katastrophic
02-24-2013, 19:15
Ah, gotcha. That explains it! Sorry to hear that.
My dog ate a bottle of advil liquigels about 6-8mo ago, nearly died and cost us about $1k in medical bills (ibuprofen is the most toxic drug to dogs and liquigels are very fast acting). For 6mo after that, she hasn't been able to control her bladder, would pee while sleeping and didn't know it. I cleaned our comforter, couch cushions, carpets, pillows, anything that she'd get on whether she was allowed to or not, at least once per day for months. Even putting her on meds for continence hasn't helped, though in the past 2mo its getting much less frequent, only once every week or so, and even then its not that bad.
She woke my Fiancee up at 4am today to ask to go outside. Which is very unusual because she has never asked to go outside before (or if she did she would just stare at you like she wanted to play but really she wanted to go pee).
But gosh darnit, I love that dog and wouldn't trade her for anything!!
That dog is one lucky kid. I love my cats but I wouldn't do half of that for them. The dogs on the other hand are worth every bit of our efforts.
BuffCyclist
02-24-2013, 19:18
And that, foliks, is how you derail a thread.
[ROFL1]
Oh, did we derail? [oops]
That dog is one lucky kid. I love my cats but I wouldn't do half of that for them. The dogs on the other hand are worth every bit of our efforts.
And the truth comes out, starting a thread about how awesome cats are, but then flipflopping to saying dogs are worth the effort to keep them alive while your cats would be left in the cold. tsk tsk tsk
Katastrophic
02-24-2013, 19:25
Hey now, they are actually great little cats. Not a hairball from either one. But I have to admit that, in my experience and excepting medical issues, once they start peeing in weird spots, it's hard to turn them back into good cats.
Not to mention, our dogs are bird dogs so they can actually help put food on the table.
BuffCyclist
02-24-2013, 19:32
Just kidding, we've got 2 dogs (one is mine, one is my Fiancee's) and a cat and both species have their perks.
And my dog is a cat dog. Rhodesian Ridgebacks were originally bred to hunt lions. I didn't think that adding her to a house with a cat would be a problem. But she too tries to put food on the table, in fact just today, she was rooting through the garbage and found a piece of foil from the grill (makin' shish kebobs) and tried to offer it to my Fiancee. That counts, right?
Katastrophic
02-24-2013, 19:39
Lol, that's great! It's gotta count. It reminds me of our pup. She brought back a burrito wrapped in foil from the construction site behind our house.
USAFGopherMike
02-24-2013, 20:28
I wanted a Rhodesian for a long time. Wound up with two mutts, sheppard/hound/possibly rhodesian in the female. Good dogs. The male (bubba) is more hound/sheppard. Poor doggy has lymphoma and is going through chemo right now. You think $1k is a lot, try $6500!
That's a nice bag of...... kitties btw.
Fentonite
02-24-2013, 20:34
I wanted a Rhodesian for a long time. Wound up with two mutts, sheppard/hound/possibly rhodesian in the female. Good dogs. The male (bubba) is more hound/sheppard. Poor doggy has lymphoma and is going through chemo right now. You think $1k is a lot, try $6500!
That's a nice bag of...... kitties btw.
Sorry about your pup, I hope the chemo takes care of him. Good on you, for standing by him!
I don't mind other people's cats, I just don't want one
What an awesome photo! We have tactical cats, too.
BuffCyclist
02-24-2013, 21:26
Lol, that's great! It's gotta count. It reminds me of our pup. She brought back a burrito wrapped in foil from the construction site behind our house.
Yes, well she tries and thats all that matters. We know though that if anyone ever broke into our house, she would give her life trying to protect us. But most likely, she (the ridgeback) would have completely subdued the intruder before I even get my glasses on and gun/light in hand. She thinks EVERYONE is vicious. Excellent guard dog traits, not so excellent around kids. Trying to break her of that habit as we're planning on kids in the next 2-3yrs.
I wanted a Rhodesian for a long time. Wound up with two mutts, sheppard/hound/possibly rhodesian in the female. Good dogs. The male (bubba) is more hound/sheppard. Poor doggy has lymphoma and is going through chemo right now. You think $1k is a lot, try $6500!
That's a nice bag of...... kitties btw.
She has a TON of energy. I used to take her to the dog park, where she'd run, non-stop, for 3 hours straight. Then once I was tired of sitting chatting with everyone else, we'd go home and she would want to keep playing and running around. Sorry to hear about the chemo, but good for you for getting it for him instead of just putting him down like a lot of owners would do. I had a springer spaniel growing up that had cancerous tumors (two) the size of softballs in her chest. They operated, removed them and did chemo, she lived another 8yrs (was already 8yrs old). She was an amazing dog.
I would do everything in my power to keep my pets alive. They are family to me and have gotten me through some tough times.
I promise I'm done hijacking this thread. I'll try to post a picture of my tacticat when I get home later this week.
That dog is one lucky kid. I love my cats but I wouldn't do half of that for them. The dogs on the other hand are worth every bit of our efforts.
I love my cats too, but fixing a cat most times is like trying to fix a bic lighter.
I love my cats too, but fixing a cat most times is like trying to fix a bic lighter.
Tsk. I adore my cats, and would do anything for them, just like people would for their dogs . Cats just have a different way about them. :)
islandermyk
02-24-2013, 21:44
Tsk. I adore my cats, and would do anything for them, just like people would for their dogs . Cats just have a different way about them. :)
you're right about that!
Mine walks all over the place like she owns it... and I'm the pet [hahhah-no]
HoneyBadger
02-24-2013, 21:53
you're right about that!
Mine walks all over the place like she owns it... and I'm the pet [hahhah-no]
This is the key difference between cats and dogs: Dogs exist to make you happy. Cats exist to rule over you. [LOL]
I know this has been posted before but it is perfect for this thread.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbycvPwr1Wg
Katastrophic
02-24-2013, 22:04
What an awesome photo! We have tactical cats, too.
I love it! "Tactical Cats" I may take that one, off forum, if you don't mind. [Beer]
What an awesome photo! We have tactical cats, too.
Funny thing is the dark grey one (in the OPs post) is the most dangerous by a long shot, but the wild looking one was scarier to visitors. He would actually hunt in the snow.
22439
His best friend was our dog....
22441
I love it! "Tactical Cats" I may take that one, off forum, if you don't mind. [Beer]
Not at all! Be my guest. :)
Funny thing is the dark grey one (in the OPs post) is the most dangerous by a long shot, but the wild looking one was scarier to visitors. He would actually hunt in the snow.
22439
His best friend was our dog....
22441
Beautiful! What kind is he? Bengal? Mau?
Good eye! Actually, my wife posted the first picture. The light grey one with rosettes and the brown one in the picture above are both Bengals. Although the light grey one is a bit of a throw-back to the Mau, outside of his squeaky meow and his spots. Our vet always laughs at him because he should really look more regal and Bengal-like, but he's short and squat. For awhile there we thought he may be a dwarf.
Good eye! Actually, my wife posted the first picture. The light grey one with rosettes and the brown one in the picture above are both Bengals. Although the light grey one is a bit of a throw-back to the Mau, outside of his squeaky meow and his spots. Our vet always laughs at him because he should really look more regal and Bengal-like, but he's short and squat. For awhile there we thought he may be a dwarf.
We have a Bengal that clearly enjoys the finer things in life...and we have a Mau that uses every surface of the house, horizontal, vertical, or sanywhere in between. :) I recognized the patterns and the body shape.
ghettodub
02-25-2013, 09:43
Every time I open a gun gase, my cat always runs right on top of it and lays down. Loves em.
Special Ed
02-25-2013, 10:28
Those are beautiful Bengals! That's my favorite breed of cat. Though any cat is still better than a dog :D
We have a Bengal that clearly enjoys the finer things in life...and we have a Mau that uses every surface of the house, horizontal, vertical, or sanywhere in between. :) I recognized the patterns and the body shape.
Do you have a picture of your Mau you can share? We got a kitten last year that has a lot of the Mau traits but is a classic tabby and his eyes are a mix of copper and green instead of green. The people we got it from rescued the litter but never saw the mother. Our vet took one look at him and knew he wasn't your average tabby...not too many classic tabbies running around that are charcoal, black and grey. He thought he was at least part Mau. Anyhoo...I thought you could enlighten us since you have a Mau. Here's our Fearghal:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/304611_4557647869180_425604077_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/392298_4313168277343_927462668_n.jpg
Watch out for these bastards...
http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss170/waxthis/IMG_19101_zps8f8f0169.jpg
Katastrophic
02-25-2013, 12:59
http://www.cat-breed-info.com/images/catbombay.jpg
Thats a pretty little cat there. The eyes... Maybe some Bombay in there? Although their faces are usually more round. I know it can be hard to pin the breed sometimes. Our darker grey one in the first picture is half Siamese and half Ocicat.
I love the bomb cat, that is a funny costume.
Special Ed
02-25-2013, 13:40
Thanks, Kat. Yeah, he's a tough one to pin down and the eyes do look like a Bombay after seeing the pic in the link you posted. His face was a little rounder when he was a kitten:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/226108_10200350643278622_1683819441_n.jpg
robertcolorado2009
02-25-2013, 18:01
Waxthis, if you EVER here him say "Allah Ak-bar" RUN!!!!!
What an awesome photo! We have tactical cats, too.
Why yes we do...
http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss170/waxthis/friski.jpg
Special Ed, I'll try. Your kitten is absolutely adorable!
22477
This is our Havoc. He looks sweet and innocent, but he is plotting what to get into next.
The photo doesn't do his coloring justice, and his eyes truly are a bright gooseberry green shade. He just doesn't often hold still long enough for a good picture.
And fowl mouthed kitties.
http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss170/waxthis/mouse.jpg
Watch out for these bastards...
LOL That's a terrible thing to do to your kitty!
Special Ed
02-26-2013, 08:20
Special Ed, I'll try. Your kitten is absolutely adorable!
22477
This is our Havoc. He looks sweet and innocent, but he is plotting what to get into next.
The photo doesn't do his coloring justice, and his eyes truly are a bright gooseberry green shade. He just doesn't often hold still long enough for a good picture.
Thanks, Grey. Havoc is a handsome fella. And you can definitely see the devil in his eyes in that pic.
Those are beautiful Bengals! That's my favorite breed of cat. Though any cat is still better than a dog :D
Do you have a picture of your Mau you can share? We got a kitten last year that has a lot of the Mau traits but is a classic tabby and his eyes are a mix of copper and green instead of green. The people we got it from rescued the litter but never saw the mother. Our vet took one look at him and knew he wasn't your average tabby...not too many classic tabbies running around that are charcoal, black and grey. He thought he was at least part Mau. Anyhoo...I thought you could enlighten us since you have a Mau. Here's our Fearghal:
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/304611_4557647869180_425604077_n.jpg
http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/392298_4313168277343_927462668_n.jpg
Fearghal is really handsome interesting with those camoflaged stripes. He's got features that could very well be Mau...but then again, his head has angles that put me in mind of the Oriental breeds. Is he fully grown yet? Until he is, it's hard to tell what he could be mixed with. Like all animals that are teens, they tend to be all gangles until they fill out.
Special Ed
02-26-2013, 16:57
Fearghal is really handsome interesting with those camoflaged stripes. He's got features that could very well be Mau...but then again, his head has angles that put me in mind of the Oriental breeds. Is he fully grown yet? Until he is, it's hard to tell what he could be mixed with. Like all animals that are teens, they tend to be all gangles until they fill out.
Thanks, Grey. Everyone who meets him says they've never seen a cat with a color and pattern like his (this includes my vet and all of his employees) so we figured he was different. I've had dozens of cats in my life and I've never seen one like him until I did a search for "smoke tabby" on the web since a lot of what appears to be black in his pics is more of a dark charcoal grey.
He's got a lot of traits that I read belong to Maus. He doesn't meow except on rare occasion but he chirps a lot. We have a cat locked in a bathroom and the first thing he does everyday is get up and walk to the door and chirp at her for a good ten minutes. He's got a constant look of worry on his face due in part to his eyebrows. He's an expressive tail twitcher. He really likes people but he checks them out for awhile before he throws himself at them. I'm half tempted to shave him bald to see if his pattern exists on his skin since I hear that's a fairly good sign :D
He's 11 months old next week and he weighs 11 lbs now. He hasn't gained any size (length or height) in a couple of months, and has only gained 1 lb. in that time, so we think he's about done growing.
I guess it's curiosity more than anything because he's just Fearghal to us. Still would be nice to know why he's so different. I can handle not knowing though :)
Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.3 Copyright © 2025 vBulletin Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.