I adopted Merv today

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silvercamaro · #26 Post by **silvercamaro** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:23 pm

Merv is a most handsome young man! He is, what at my house, would be termed "a genuine Roo cat," after a former beloved member of the household.

kayrharris · #27 Post by **kayrharris** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:32 pm

DevilKitty100 wrote:
Beebs52 wrote:
T_Bone0806 wrote:He looks like he could be the brother of my Freya, Warrior Princess!

I mean, spittin' image!
Freya and Jasper may be long lost cousins. Are they lovers? This cat is really amazing us.
I have one of those, too! My little Sativa. She's a sweet thing.

As a side story, you all know...... I'm old. I do not keep up with the latest in too much of anything. Especially types of, uh, recreational smokes. My granddaughter brought Sativa home several years ago. I thought what a pretty, and unusual name.......Sativa. Only last year, or so, my sweet baby girl finally told me that Sativa is a type of marijuana. If she hadn't been 22 years old at the time I would have spanked her. I'm thinking what the people at the vet's office must have been thinking as I presented them "Sativa."

I love this story DK. Think back now. Are you sure you didn't notice the nice people at the vet's office snickering just a little bit? Just for the record, the same thing would have happened to me.

DevilKitty100 · #28 Post by **DevilKitty100** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:45 pm

kayrharris wrote:
DevilKitty100 wrote:
Beebs52 wrote: Freya and Jasper may be long lost cousins. Are they lovers? This cat is really amazing us.
I have one of those, too! My little Sativa. She's a sweet thing.

As a side story, you all know...... I'm old. I do not keep up with the latest in too much of anything. Especially types of, uh, recreational smokes. My granddaughter brought Sativa home several years ago. I thought what a pretty, and unusual name.......Sativa. Only last year, or so, my sweet baby girl finally told me that Sativa is a type of marijuana. If she hadn't been 22 years old at the time I would have spanked her. I'm thinking what the people at the vet's office must have been thinking as I presented them "Sativa."

I love this story DK. Think back now. Are you sure you didn't notice the nice people at the vet's office snickering just a little bit? Just for the record, the same thing would have happened to me.

LOL.....Oh, Kay, you can't imagine how many times I've played those vet visits back in my mind to try to remember just that very thing!

VAdame · #29 Post by **VAdame** » Thu Feb 07, 2008 10:50 pm

Awww, Merv is a cutie-pie! Looks like my Edna, from many years ago.

hermillion · #30 Post by **hermillion** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 4:56 am

Merv is adorable, and looks like he's settling in nicely. Congratulations on your new little buddy!

Beebs52 · #31 Post by **Beebs52** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:28 am

DevilKitty100 wrote:
Beebs52 wrote:
T_Bone0806 wrote:He looks like he could be the brother of my Freya, Warrior Princess!

I mean, spittin' image!
Freya and Jasper may be long lost cousins. Are they lovers? This cat is really amazing us.
I have one of those, too! My little Sativa. She's a sweet thing.

As a side story, you all know...... I'm old. I do not keep up with the latest in too much of anything. Especially types of, uh, recreational smokes. My granddaughter brought Sativa home several years ago. I thought what a pretty, and unusual name.......Sativa. Only last year, or so, my sweet baby girl finally told me that Sativa is a type of marijuana. If she hadn't been 22 years old at the time I would have spanked her. I'm thinking what the people at the vet's office must have been thinking as I presented them "Sativa."

You know it's all I can do not to comment on the parenting implications herer...

a1mamacat · #32 Post by **a1mamacat** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:31 am

Yup, fer shur this was a case of luv. Look how contented he is, settling in for a snooze on his new lap.

Happy kitty

T_Bone0806 · #33 Post by **T_Bone0806** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:44 pm

DevilKitty100 wrote:
Beebs52 wrote:
T_Bone0806 wrote:He looks like he could be the brother of my Freya, Warrior Princess!

I mean, spittin' image!
Freya and Jasper may be long lost cousins. Are they lovers? This cat is really amazing us.
I have one of those, too! My little Sativa. She's a sweet thing.

As a side story, you all know...... I'm old. I do not keep up with the latest in too much of anything. Especially types of, uh, recreational smokes. My granddaughter brought Sativa home several years ago. I thought what a pretty, and unusual name.......Sativa. Only last year, or so, my sweet baby girl finally told me that Sativa is a type of marijuana. If she hadn't been 22 years old at the time I would have spanked her. I'm thinking what the people at the vet's office must have been thinking as I presented them "Sativa."

Honestly, "sativa" is a new one on me. Never heard of it. And I was in rock bands and college and had some...uhhh...research on that kinda stuff. Research..yeah, that's it.

But I didn't inhale.

much.

peacock2121 · #34 Post by **peacock2121** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:49 am

He is adorable!

Happy bigger family to you all.

peacock2121 · #35 Post by **peacock2121** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 6:51 am

Beebs52 wrote:He's here! I'll get a pic when he's settled in. He has the BEST motor and is a lover. He squeaks. He slept on me for awhile while we napped and he put his paws on my face. Awww. Right now he's on my shoulder. Beebs could care less tho Merv is still in the hissing stage for him.

So, what else do we need around here? How about the lost chocolate Lab that Jeff caught running down our street. Collar but no tags. Very healthy and obviously someone's doggie and very friendly. Until he grabbed onto the rawhide bone that Beebs never chews on. Then he growled. Hmmm. So I fed him and watered and scooted him out for a bit while Jeff puts up signs. I've posted on a local petfinder link, called our vet and the Humane Society to see if anyone's reported a dog.

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I am having it be that his family found him.

Beebs52 · #36 Post by **Beebs52** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:33 am

peacock2121 wrote:
Beebs52 wrote:He's here! I'll get a pic when he's settled in. He has the BEST motor and is a lover. He squeaks. He slept on me for awhile while we napped and he put his paws on my face. Awww. Right now he's on my shoulder. Beebs could care less tho Merv is still in the hissing stage for him.

So, what else do we need around here? How about the lost chocolate Lab that Jeff caught running down our street. Collar but no tags. Very healthy and obviously someone's doggie and very friendly. Until he grabbed onto the rawhide bone that Beebs never chews on. Then he growled. Hmmm. So I fed him and watered and scooted him out for a bit while Jeff puts up signs. I've posted on a local petfinder link, called our vet and the Humane Society to see if anyone's reported a dog.

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Yes! The owner called the next morning and I was almost hyperventilating about having had the dog picked up. "Please slow down you're talking too fast." He got him from animal control and had a chip implanted, so all's well. At least the next time he escapes we'll know who he is and can just keep him in the backyard...

I am having it be that his family found him.

peacock2121 · #37 Post by **peacock2121** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 10:01 am

Beebs52 wrote:
peacock2121 wrote:
Beebs52 wrote:He's here! I'll get a pic when he's settled in. He has the BEST motor and is a lover. He squeaks. He slept on me for awhile while we napped and he put his paws on my face. Awww. Right now he's on my shoulder. Beebs could care less tho Merv is still in the hissing stage for him.

So, what else do we need around here? How about the lost chocolate Lab that Jeff caught running down our street. Collar but no tags. Very healthy and obviously someone's doggie and very friendly. Until he grabbed onto the rawhide bone that Beebs never chews on. Then he growled. Hmmm. So I fed him and watered and scooted him out for a bit while Jeff puts up signs. I've posted on a local petfinder link, called our vet and the Humane Society to see if anyone's reported a dog.

.
Yes! The owner called the next morning and I was almost hyperventilating about having had the dog picked up. "Please slow down you're talking too fast." He got him from animal control and had a chip implanted, so all's well. At least the next time he escapes we'll know who he is and can just keep him in the backyard...

I am having it be that his family found him.

This makes me so very happy.

My m-i-l just commented this morning that pets with chips always seem to get found. We saw the report of that dog that they thought was killed in the avalanche and wasn't.

Beebs52 · #38 Post by **Beebs52** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 5:33 pm

peacock2121 wrote:
Beebs52 wrote:
peacock2121 wrote: Yes! The owner called the next morning and I was almost hyperventilating about having had the dog picked up. "Please slow down you're talking too fast." He got him from animal control and had a chip implanted, so all's well. At least the next time he escapes we'll know who he is and can just keep him in the backyard...

I am having it be that his family found him.
This makes me so very happy.

My m-i-l just commented this morning that pets with chips always seem to get found. We saw the report of that dog that they thought was killed in the avalanche and wasn't.

It made me happy, too. Whenever we have to get another dog, and hopefully, not for awhile, we'll chip him.

Ritterskoop · #39 Post by **Ritterskoop** » Sat Feb 09, 2008 8:07 pm

Beebs52 wrote:
It made me happy, too. Whenever we have to get another dog, and hopefully, not for awhile, we'll chip him.

If anyone gets a chip for their cat, do not be alarmed that it moves around a good bit. Dub's started on his upper back and is now on his left buttock, if he had a buttock, which I guess he has two, hence his name.

Anyway, my guess is that however it is that their muscles are attached loosely to their bones being why they can squeeze through small spaces, is why the chip migrates. I don't know if this is true for dogs. Migrating chips are the last thing some dogs need to worry about.