Are you an animal lover?

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 08:59PM

Lots of people seem to hate cats. I had no time for them myself until we adopted one whose owner died.
Now I think this cat is the most fascinating creature ! She is pure black with magnificent green/yellow eyes. Useful too - just after she moved in - she caught two mice - and we haven't had any since. Also there seems to be a lot less spiders around....

christmas2012 · 24-08-2012 09:02PM

thats strange hardluckwoman,a cat with sh!tty paws ,usually would never happen as cats are cleaner than dogs(and cheaper 5 a week),they always clean their paws after toileting and never paw their ****,they will only paw the grass to cover over the sh!t after diggin a hole first to plonk one in..

Mrs Garth Brooks · 24-08-2012 09:05PM

christmas2012 wrote: »

thats strange hardluckwoman,a cat with sh!tty paws ,usually would never happen as cats are cleaner than dogs(and cheaper 5 a week),they always clean their paws after toileting and never paw their ****,they will only paw the grass to cover over the sh!t after diggin a hole first to plonk one in..

It wasn't his own crap. He walked through cow sh!t.

kowloon · 24-08-2012 09:06PM

Why all the hate for cats and pigeons? They're both lovely. Pigeons don't carry diseases the way people seem to assume they do. Cats can be friendly and it's down to the individual cat. Like people, some are just arseholes.

People need to spend more time looking at all the other living things around them and worry less about their human BS.

mattjack · 24-08-2012 09:06PM

Love my dog, Lenny.. he's a cross between a JRT and Daschund.We were out for walk earlier and he had a slash on every lamp post we passed.

In fact he was so happy slashin' away I was tempted to have one myself on a few lamp posts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56sZOUPegUw I also like this animal.

HereticPrincess · 24-08-2012 09:06PM

I love animals, it would be a dream job of mine to work with them. As I type, one of my cats is sleeping in my lap, and the other is on the chair next to me.

Cats are awesome. Very fond of dogs & lizards too, I'd have time for any animal. I'd take in any any and all of them if my boyfriend didn't remind me that we don't have the space

kowloon · 24-08-2012 09:07PM

HardLuckWoman wrote: »

It wasn't his own crap. He walked through cow sh!t.

Well, when your only cleaning tool is your mouth...

girl in the striped socks · 24-08-2012 09:07PM

HereticPrincess wrote: »

I love animals, it would be a dream job of mine to work with them. As I type, one of my cats is sleeping in my lap, and the other is on the chair next to me.

Cats are awesome. Very fond of dogs & lizards too, I'd have time for any animal. I'd take in any any and all of them if my boyfriend didn't remind me that we don't have the space

If you love animals then don't work with them.

aaabbbb · 24-08-2012 09:07PM

Well I hope to become a vet so NO I DESPISE ANIMALS :P

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 09:07PM

christmas2012 wrote: »

thats strange hardluckwoman,a cat with sh!tty paws ,usually would never happen as cats are cleaner than dogs(and cheaper 5 a week),they always clean their paws after toileting and never paw their ****,they will only paw the grass to cover over the sh!t after diggin a hole first to plonk one in..

Have to agree with this. I'm always amazed that our cat never has even a hint of a smell from her even though she's outdoors a lot

marcsignal · 24-08-2012 09:09PM

I worked in Pest Control, (Rentokil for 6 years and 2 years with Terminix) trapping feral cats (which were then put down by a vet), exterminating rodents, pigeons, and other pests. The job dehumanises you after a few months, but I left that line of work in 1997. Yet, even then, I could never abide downright cruelty to animals, or their mistreatment.

When I hear stories about horses and donkeys being mistreated, it upsets me greatly. I hate Halloween, because the scum usually rises to the surface at that time of year, and you hear horror stories about cats, kittens, dogs and puppies, being thrown into bonfires, or doused in petrol and being set alight.

There was a story in the news about a year ago about a young dog being doused in petrol in Finglas, and set alight by laughing teenagers. A workman had to put the poor screeching animal out of its misery by killing it with a shovel, as the lowlife that set it alight stood there roaring with laughter. That image saddened and depressed me for a fortnight.

If I had witnessed that in person, I would not have been able to contain my anger, and would have gladly strangled every one of the little bastards with my bare hands. :mad:

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 09:16PM

marcsignal wrote: »

I worked in Pest Control, (Rentokil for 6 years and 2 years with Terminix) trapping feral cats (which were then put down by a vet), exterminating rodent's, pigeons, and other pests. The job dehumanises you after a few months, but I left that line of work in 1997. Yet, even then, I could never abide downright cruelty to animals, or their mistreatment.

When I hear stories about horses and donkeys being mistreated, it upsets me greatly. I hate Halloween, because the scum usually rises to the surface at that time of year, and you hear horror stories about cats, kittens, dogs and puppies, being thrown into bonfires, or doused in petrol and being set alight.

There was a story in the news about a year ago about a young dog being doused in petrol in Finglas, and set alight by laughing teenagers. A workman had to put the poor screeching animal out of its misery by killing it with a shovel, as the lowlife that set it alight stood there roaring with laughter. That image saddened and depressed me for a fortnight.

If I had witnessed that in person, I would not have been able to contain my anger, and would have gladly strangled every one of the little bastards with my bare hands. :mad:

Why oh why oh why do people(?) commit these crimes against such vulnerable creatures ?

Just reading this post has made me upset

marcsignal · 24-08-2012 09:18PM

HemlockOption wrote: »

Why oh why oh why do people(?) commit these crimes against such vulnerable creatures ?

Just reading this post has made me upset

Just reminding myself of it has too, HemlockOption.

I was going to go for a pint at 22:00hr, but I think I'll stay in now...:(

christmas2012 · 24-08-2012 09:19PM

HemlockOption wrote: »

Have to agree with this. I'm always amazed that our cat never has even a hint of a smell from her even though she's outdoors a lot

ive often seen my cat shrivell up his nose if he gets anything on his lovely little fur coat,cats are exceptionally clean animals you never have to do much fretting or worrying about them like you would a dog..

Jimoslimos · 24-08-2012 09:21PM

Daniel S wrote: »

Love dogs (big dogs in particular, e.g. Lab/Golden retriever and bigger), sloths, horses and dolphins. Pretty much anything that has some form of loyalty or appears to have some

Why is subservience the most attractive trait people desire in animals? I can see why that is important in working animals, but pets? Not sure how that makes you an animal lover.

Mr. CooL ICE · 24-08-2012 09:22PM

I love animals. I'm wary of cats but really love dogs. I have wanted my own dog for years but due to my current work hours and living arrangements, it really wouldn't be fair on the dog. I took a trip to an ISPCA shelter one day and fell in love with about 8 different puppies which left me "dog broody" for a few days!

My parents' west highland terrier is 14 now (had him since I was 13) and is really aging badly. I'd be surprised if he lasted another year tbh. The thought of one day walking in the front door of my parents' house and not hearing his paws manically scratching the floor as he pounces on me really tears me up

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 09:23PM

marcsignal wrote: »

Just reminding myself of it has too, HemlockOption.

I was going to go for a pint at 22:00hr, but I think I'll stay in now...:(

Well, maybe you should go after all - take your mind off it. I'm not going out but I'm going to have a huge glass of wine and be extra nice to my cat

Tomorrow I'm going to make a donation to the ISPCA.

So - your post has raised awareness, got my cat an extra hug, and a donation to an animal charity. Well done!!

billyhead · 24-08-2012 09:27PM

HemlockOption wrote: »

Why oh why oh why do people(?) commit these crimes against such vulnerable creatures ?

Just reading this post has made me upset

Probaly because there junkie low life knackers who are off their head on drink and drugs. The same should be done to them if they do such vile acts to animals. Myself I love all animals especially dogs and horses. However I always feel uneasy around cats. Just think there very sneaky and their up to something. Maybe I am just a bit paranoid:)

christmas2012 · 24-08-2012 09:30PM

no when cats stare its because they lose focus and are daydreaming i know this as i have been around cats most of my life,i dont think they are sneaky dogs want food too dont they,just like any animal!they have very little ulterior motives going on in their small headed brains they only want a cuddle and a bit of food,and have very few demands and are always happy to see you!there just the best..

marcsignal · 24-08-2012 09:31PM

billyhead wrote: »

Probaly because there junkie low life knackers who are off their head on drink and drugs. The same should be done to them if they do such vile acts to animals.

You're reading my diary billyhead, my sentiments exactly.

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 09:37PM

christmas2012 wrote: »

no when cats stare its because they lose focus and are daydreaming i know this as i have been around cats most of my life,i dont think they are sneaky dogs want food too dont they,just like any animal!they have very little ulterior motives going on in their small headed brains they only want a cuddle and a bit of food,and have very few demands and are always happy to see you!there just the best..

our cat sits in front of me and stares at me when she wants food - took me a while to realise what she wanted. I suppose because they can't actually ask to be fed - they have to use some other way to get our attention

I used to think it was weird - but now I know it's just one of the ways she communicates

Teyla Emmagan · 24-08-2012 09:46PM

HemlockOption wrote: »

our cat sits in front of me and stares at me when she wants food - took me a while to realise what she wanted. I suppose because they can't actually ask to be fed - they have to use some other way to get our attention

I used to think it was weird - but now I know it's just one of the ways she communicates

Oh yeah, my cat starts with the stares. They when I don't respond fast enough he moves onto yowling until I get up and feed him. Little fecker (my honey!!!!!)

DEFTLEFTHAND · 24-08-2012 09:50PM

HemlockOption wrote: »

our cat sits in front of me and stares at me when she wants food - took me a while to realise what she wanted. I suppose because they can't actually ask to be fed - they have to use some other way to get our attention

I used to think it was weird - but now I know it's just one of the ways she communicates

You're lucky, you've got a quiet one. My guy roars the house down meowing when he's hungry.

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 09:52PM

i know cats are not known for being affectionate but about once a month or so - our cat jumps up onto my lap and settles down for a while and i think Christmas has come early

christmas2012 · 24-08-2012 09:53PM

sometimes ya i do find that they are hungry when they stare or start yowling or meowing loudly,othertimes its bc they are day dreaming they just zone out and stare into space,some people get creeped out by it,but its nothing really to worry about,but notice if you click your fingers you see them coming around and their eyes instantly look more alert..

bnt · 24-08-2012 09:57PM

I do tend to give animals the benefit of the doubt i.e. harmless until proven dangerous. I've worked with horses, sheep, cattle, snakes, spiders, and more - but the most serious injury I've ever received from an animal was from a rooster, who dug a spur deep in to my arm when I was about 10. :eek:

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 09:59PM

christmas2012 wrote: »

sometimes ya i do find that they are hungry when they stare or start yowling or meowing loudly,othertimes its bc they are day dreaming they just zone out and stare into space,some people get creeped out by it,but its nothing really to worry about,but notice if you click your fingers you see them coming around and their eyes instantly look more alert..

wonder what cats daydream about.....:cool:

christmas2012 · 24-08-2012 09:59PM

catnip..id say

HemlockOption · 24-08-2012 10:01PM

christmas2012 wrote: »

catnip..id say

.......souped-up broomstick

christmas2012 · 24-08-2012 10:04PM

ever see those cat treats dreamz.. they sell them in the supermarkets like super quinn and tescos they are crunchies laced with cat nip my cat goes all dreamy for them and meows like mad and gets really excited when i get them..

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