Question about Cats

[Myth]

As for weird sleeping spots, I mowed the lawn yesterday, got all gross and sweaty, stripped my clothes off in a pile behind my reading chair, and hopped the fuck in the shower. Once I got out, was gonna toss the stankified clothes in the laundry basket, except Reggie decided the best place to sleep was obviously my funky-as-hell boxer-briefs...

There's something wrong with that cat.

I think it's just all cats in general. My friend's cat who hangs around my house a lot likes to headbutt me and rub up against me even after I'm drenched in sweat from a run.

[Hitoshura]

I sure hope it's a troll thread so everyone can see how stupid they are getting over it.

[Shirai]

I sure hope it's a troll thread so everyone can see how stupid they are getting over it.

For the cat's sake I do too, but still people do really weird things with their pets thinking it's normal.
Even people saying they had those kinds of pets all their lives.

Don't underestimate human ignorance.

[Corrderio]

Mine is the same way. Every day when I go to sleep he goes to his spot in my bed (the top left corner which is basically right in front of my face) and falls asleep. He's awesome though so I don't mind it. Pic related since he loves lying in boxes.

Heh, consider yourself lucky, my cat tries to wedge himself between my legs when he sleeps. Even if I move him he'll just crawl back around my legs.

[Yuri-G]

my cat and I have a routine for bedtime: I go to bed and call him over, then lay on my back with my right arm out. he climbs up next to me and lays over my arm. then, about 9 out of 10 times, he decides at some point that he's done with this and jumps off to go get some food.

it's the same every single night. sometimes I'll wake up later and he's back on me, or next to me, or down at the foot of the bed. but it starts out the same exact way, every time. we're both creatures of routine, I guess.

also, does posting about your cat make anyone else want to go home and pet your cat right now? >_>

[Ksandra]

my current kitten has some weird bed habits that's for sure. She comes with us to bed, but then has to play with our feet for a bit. She also loves to try and climb the bed and get under the covers that way (can take her several tries, but if I put her under she doesn't like it ). Then she'll crawl around under the cover sniffing our feet.

Then ya she goes off to do her thing (play, eat, etc.), and around 7 am, she wakes us up by attacking our feet again. XD

I hope she gets lazy fast XD

[Gustave]

What do you guys think about the Ocicat?

My family had a cat up ,until about 2 months ago, that was an indoor/outdoor cat (no litter box/ house trained). She was no specific bread (american shorthair I guess). I live outside the city in mostly country suburbs. She was very alert when outside ,always paying attention to the sky, shoulders down. I was looking for something with about the same personality. We also have a chihauhau that is around 1.5 years old, female. She was very persistent when she wanted something, COULD not put a collar on her. She was more playful in here later years, which was fun when she didn't use her claws.

I'd love to try and Savannah but the price tag is a bit high for my taste.

[Ksandra]

I do seriously want one, but I don't have $2000 (minimum) nor the space for one (yet).

in this case if you are serious, you need to start getting some training somehow now if you want to be in NJ (basing this off your profile).

A good site for states:

http://www.hybridlaw.com/

NJ law:

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/dangrspp.htm

Potentially Dangerous Species
Criteria for Possession of Potentially Dangerous Species

The following information is in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.8.

(a) "Potentially Dangerous Species" is defined as any exotic mammals, birds, reptiles or amphibians, or nongame species which, in the opinion of the Division, is capable of inflicting serious or fatal injuries or which has the potential to become an agricultural pest, or a menace to the public health, or indigenous wildlife populations, including but not limited to the following:

CLASS/ORDER FAMILY
Primates Cebidae – New World Monkeys
Cercophithecidae – Old World Monkeys
Baboons
Pongidae – Apes
Carnivora Canidae – Nondomestic Dogs
Ursidae – Bears
Felidae – Nondomestic Cats
Saura (Venomous) Helodermatidae – Gila Monsters
Elapidae – Coral Snakes & Cobras
Viperidae – Vipers
Crotalidae – Pit Vipers
Serpentes (Venomous) Elapidae – Coral Snakes & Cobras
Viperidae – Vipers
Crotalidae – Pit Vipers
Crocodilia Alligatoridae – Alligators & Caiman
Crocodylidae – Crocodiles
Gavialidae – Gavials
Psittaciformes Psittaculis spp. – Ring–necked Parakeets
Myiopsitta spp. – Monk (Quaker) Parakeets
Cyanoliseus patagonus – Patagonian Conures
Rodentia Cynomys spp. – Prairie Dogs
Spermophilus spp. – Ground Squirrels
(b) The Department, at its discretion, may issue a permit for possession of a potentially dangerous species only after a clear showing that the criteria for the possession of such potentially dangerous species have been met.

CRITERIA FOR THE POSSESSION OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SPECIES

The following information is in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.9.

(a) In addition to the general criteria in section 7:25-4.7, every person applying for a permit to possess potentially dangerous species shall meet each and every of the following criteria to the satisfaction of the Division:

1. Education and Background: Persons wishing to apply for a permit to possess a potentially dangerous species must have extensive experience in maintaining the species desired or related species.

2. Knowledge: Persons wishing to apply for a permit to possess potentially dangerous species must demonstrate a working knowledge and expertise in handling and caring for each of the species desired.

3. Protection of the Public: The housing facilities shall also be constructed to prevent public access to and contact with the animal. The potentially dangerous species shall not be kept as a pet, for hobby purposes or in situations, which, in the judgement of the Department, could adversely affect the health of the animal or which could constitute a hazard to the public.

4. Purpose and Intent: Persons applying to possess potentially dangerous species must submit a written statement of the purpose and intent of keeping the species.

5. Housing and Feeding: Persons applying for a permit to possess a potentially dangerous species must supply a written description of the housing and caging facilities for the species required. A summary must be submitted of a continuous source of food for the specific diet of the animals. Division personnel may inspect the completed facilities to determine if the facilities are suitable for the animal. Facilities must be constructed to prevent the possible escape of the animal.

6. Other Restrictions: Under no circumstances shall a person issued a pet shop or animal dealer permit possess any potentially dangerous species on the commercial premises, except in emergencies and for a limited period of time as stipulated by the Department in writing and subsequently agreed to by the animal dealer or pet shop owner, who shall assume full responsibility for the safety and welfare of both the animal and the public during its temporary storage. A potentially dangerous animal already on display at the premises of a pet shop or animal dealer and already under a permit for such display as of January 17, 1995 may remain so displayed under the terms and conditions of that permit for the lifetime of that animal.

For further information or clarification call the Exotic and Nongame Permits Office at 908-735-5450 or email [email protected].

Luckily for you, they are legal (both kinds), but you need a permit, and as you can see two of the requirements on the list are:

1. Education and Background: Persons wishing to apply for a permit to possess a potentially dangerous species must have extensive experience in maintaining the species desired or related species.

2. Knowledge: Persons wishing to apply for a permit to possess potentially dangerous species must demonstrate a working knowledge and expertise in handling and caring for each of the species desired.

I would suggest contacting them by phonee/email, to see what kind of knowledge/pre-training you need for a serval/savannah and what proof they need for it (training certificate or something), so you can get an idea of what you need to do.


[edt] actually after all that I don't think they classify them as a potentially dangerous species in NJ (so I probably posted all of that for nothing), it's hard to tell, because the first link I gave cites they do not regulate hybrids, but then links to that nj article. I would recommend calling anyways just to make sure though LOL.


sorry @@;

[darki]

naked mole cat!

[OzzofAsura]

Spoiler: show

in this case if you are serious, you need to start getting some training somehow now if you want to be in NJ (basing this off your profile).

A good site for states:

http://www.hybridlaw.com/

NJ law:

http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/dangrspp.htm



Luckily for you, they are legal (both kinds), but you need a permit, and as you can see two of the requirements on the list are:



I would suggest contacting them by phonee/email, to see what kind of knowledge/pre-training you need for a serval/savannah and what proof they need for it (training certificate or something), so you can get an idea of what you need to do.


[edt] actually after all that I don't think they classify them as a potentially dangerous species in NJ (so I probably posted all of that for nothing), it's hard to tell, because the first link I gave cites they do not regulate hybrids, but then links to that nj article. I would recommend calling anyways just to make sure though LOL.

sorry @@;

No problem! XD

Thanks for looking up that info. :D

I like the savannah cats too, but they look pretty close to normal to me.

[Fodder]

Buy a fucking flea collar dirtbag.

[OzzofAsura]

Buy a fucking flea collar dirtbag.

You are very late my friend. We have moved on to matters of far more import.

[Priran]

Wow this thread is some grade A self-righteous PETA bullshit and the only way I can possibly rationalize it is to pretend you idiots are all trolling.

[SubzeroDiabolos]

I'm going to second late as shit, but he had to get it out.


To avoid any further posts of the like, my cat is 100% healty and has been taken care of. She hasn't attacked me again, and she's twice as cuddly as she was before.



Also unrelated but i'm going to give credit where it's due.
-Yuri-G offered me free flea medicine.
-GentaiShinigami gave me a couple of links on where I should go to get the best products.

[OWS_Tonx]

Cuz she recognizes that if she acts up her ass is goin' right back out thur

[Max™]

Cuz she recognizes that if she acts up her ass is goin' right back out thur

Trufax actually, as I said, there is nothing wrong with bitchslapping a cat that is acting too big for their (lack of) britches. Don't break the animal, just takes a thump with the back of your fingers, or even flicking an ear, just enough to point out "Hey, I'm momma-cat now, keep that shit up, and I will end you."