I have a kittycat. Advice appreciated.

[keyseddie]

You have quite the cutie there! Those paws are big, he will likely be a good sized cat when he grows up.

Yes, little bunny, that's what the vet told my wife.

 

[Tee]

What Teri said.

I'm extremely baffled at the do not feed comment. It can still be an outdoor cat but goodness, give it some nutrition.

 

[robbins.photo]

We found a 2 week old kitten in our yard (he actually fell out of our tree) 2 years ago. I hope you know what you're getting yourself into!

At least your cat has a job. All the dog does is lay around all day eating bon bon's and watching soap operas.

 

[keyseddie]

What Teri said.

I'm extremely baffled at the do not feed comment. It can still be an outdoor cat but goodness, give it some nutrition.

Thanks for the comment and advice. Felix actually came in the conservatory, which is almost in the house. We had happy hour hanging out with him and he was happy to return outside. We are both a little perplexed by how much this critter has entered our lives.

 

[terri]

The name I typed was not feral. It's a warm, fuzzy name that Bugs Bunny would call a puddy tat.

Oh. Right.

Yeah, that word can be abused, so it makes the special list.

Honestly, having read your further comments, I think we're on the same page. There is nothing wrong with letting Felix enjoy the outdoors as much as he likes. I'm sure he believes he is the king of his little domain! When he can actually fit those big paws, he will be! As long as he knows he is occasionally welcome indoors, in the event of bad weather or illness/surgery, he should be comfortable with the idea of 4 walls - but the conservatory sounds like it's fitting the bill in that regard.

We are both a little perplexed by how much this critter has entered our lives.

The special ones have a way of doing that. They kinda sneak up on you, don't they? :heart: People who claim not to be cat people usually have just never had the opportunity to hang around a cat - and when they do, it's easy to appreciate how cool they are. A little extra attention/food/love, and he will otherwise take care of himself.

hee hee, signed,
cat person, destined to becoming weird old cat lady

 

[Tee]

What Teri said.

I'm extremely baffled at the do not feed comment. It can still be an outdoor cat but goodness, give it some nutrition.

Thanks for the comment and advice. Felix actually came in the conservatory, which is almost in the house. We had happy hour hanging out with him and he was happy to return outside. We are both a little perplexed by how much this critter has entered our lives.

I fully admit I'm a big ole teddy bear when it comes to cats. I became that way when a kitten entered my life unexpectedly many years ago. They are great to have around. I hope Felix brings you and the wife many smiles.

 

[Eclectix]

My last cat was a big bruiser, dumb as an ox but so sweet and a lethal hunter by instinct. We never had a mouse around with him in the house. Our dog would catch and kill them in the yard (a Jack Russel terrier) and our cat would get them if they found their way inside. We fed him all the food he wanted and he was still a lethal killer always on the prowl. Except for the times when he was a massive purring ball of fluff.

 

[CAP]

I typed *****cat. Not allowed??

You have to type it like Ρussycat

 

[snerd]

KeeKat says howdy to Felix!!

 

[CAP]

Meaw to u too.

 

[keyseddie]

Thanks to all for the advice. Looks like we have a cat. He was chasing one of these critters this morning. First one I've seen since Felix has arrived.

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[mrs.hankIII]

Cats will either hunt, or they won't. No matter how much you feed them, hunting doesn't come down to being hungry. It comes down to instinct.

 

[manaheim]

Cute cat.

Animals need fresh water daily. A drink fountain type thing helps this a little.

Cats can generally be left with a large bowl of food for a few days, but never as long as a week or more.

Sounds like you need to find the little guy a home or come up with some better arrangements.

 

[keyseddie]

Felix had a virus last week. The vet said it's common because he was so young. But 4 days of medicine and rest and he's good. He's growing and displaying his instincts.

He likes to sit here in the bush on this railing.

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Has his own chair for happy hour. Prefers wicker.

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Sits in the tree above a bird feeder honing his skills.

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[Overread]

Awws he's a little little kitty! Reminds me of one we lost not so long ago, she had a similar colour patterning and a trick of if you picked her up she'd tug her way up onto your shoulders where she'd either laze or, more normally, spend ages trying to headbutt your ear for attention whilst purring and dribbling (because she was that happy).

We also had some wicker chairs, the footstool (which was all wicker and no cushion) was always a favoured haunt for the cats. Not only could they lay atop it - but they could claw the sides and and and best thing you could get underneath it and hide up inside it!