We've got a family! Also Vet experience with cats

Nick-H · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:39

Yes, we will watch out for those crows...

The box is behind a steel grill gate. It is by no means bird-proof, but they will have to cope with the feeling of being indoors if they go there. The box is closed, and would be difficult for a crow to negotiate the flap. I doubt that, if one got in, it could get out again! Getting in would be bad enough, though.

machadinha · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:41

Hope they make it through well, Nick. Of course they picked you!

You ever read R.A. Wilson's Schrödinger's Cat trilogy? You should.

Nick-H · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:44

It's on the shelf somewhere. I wouldn't understand it

But I certainly have a cat in a box. Four in fact: is it good enough if they watch each other?

machadinha · Jan 24th, 2008, 01:47

Should do, I reckon

--> ps I mentioned the above book because it starts with some funny observations how cats are infinitely superior to dogs. And both to men. Or something. It's been a while

Hamacasutra · Jan 24th, 2008, 02:47

I agree you should consider sterilization for the whole family... If you reckon that as expensive just wait until they grow up and start having babies!!!

Food expenses will double that!

We had the same problem some years ago... My parents got two kittens for my birthday (brother and sister matter-of-factly...) and just six years later she'd been pregnant 4 times (5-4-3-4 kittens each)!!!
We managed to find new homes for some of them, others died and the rest apparently got the "travel bug" and run away...

Pretty sad...

But hey, aren't they the cuttest thing ever???

Sònia

Mehndi Masala · Jan 24th, 2008, 03:04

Awwww! Too cool 'Daddy'! We can haz pixchers? Later? LOL

Your gonna have to make your own LOLCats shots!

Kim

ScarletLSG · Jan 24th, 2008, 04:32

With regards to naming. Ya' know, the family I stayed with in Nagpur had a dog ... named LUCY. I mentioned that I thought it was a bit odd that they'd name their pet with an English/American name. Their response to this was that there is NO WAY they'd name a DOOOGGGGGGG with an Indian name ... after all, it is only a dog and not a person. I thought it was HILARIOUS that they could stoop to using an English name, but wouldn't DREAM of using an Indian or Hindi name.

But I digress ... I say go with food names. And since I had such a hard time distinguishing between, Naan/Roti/Parantha/Chappati ... I think these would be GREAT ideas for names.

annerobyn · Jan 24th, 2008, 06:16

Congratulations Nick on the new arrivals. I'm a dog person myself, but kittens are so sweet and you should feel honoured that mamma cat brought them to live with YOU!!!

mama4us · Jan 24th, 2008, 07:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzibead

Nick, watch out for those crows. They're smart buggers, for sure, and aggressive, and they might try to attack the kittens if mama cat leaves them unguarded!

Oh yes, better watch your back now NickH..for crows, eagles (especially), snakes in the grass and plenty of other cats wanting to get the lions share and destroy your dear little new found family.

...and when they stop feeding from their mama, or if she dries up - don't ever give cows milk proper - powdered milk (i.e.'everyday') is much more digestable for cats and dogs' tummies

brownboy66 · Jan 24th, 2008, 08:37

Some of the suggested names have been lovely - but how about naming them after some of the unique personalities that inhabit IM?

for example....

If one of them should turn out to have a fondness for desserts and the occasional protest, you could call it.....captain

If one of them should leave you in no doubt as to how it feels, you could call it......Dilli

And of course the feisty one that takes no prisoners would have to be.......nick jr

PRIYA · Jan 24th, 2008, 16:44

Congrats Nick and Mrs Nick!!!! I can't add any more than what's already been said by every Tom, Nick and Harry on IM. Enjoy your new family - I'm sure they'll bring you lots of kitty pleasure.

theyyamdancer · Jan 24th, 2008, 16:52

Congratulations on your feline family! We have five cats at home (there used to be seven). They are a source of endless entertainment and affection. Wait and see their characters before you decide on their names. Our eldest cat is called "Galini" which means tranquility (in Greek); her other name is "the Tasmanian devil" for obvious reasons. We used to have a cat called "Krishna", sadly passed away, or living another life under the lemon tree.

Nick-H · Jan 24th, 2008, 23:11

Thanks all for your kind remarks and suggestions.

I'm beginning to think these kittens may be a month old or more. It is a long time since I experienced kittens, and don't really know how to judge.

Anyway, they are certainly going to be a handful, especially having reached escaping age.

Here's a quick taster on the photo front:

ScarletLSG · Jan 24th, 2008, 23:20

Definitely older. If they were newborn, they'd look like teeny little mice still. Very cute!

edwardseco · Jan 25th, 2008, 00:00

Funny how life works out..

Jan 24th, 2008, 01:39	#16
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,782	Yes, we will watch out for those crows... The box is behind a steel grill gate. It is by no means bird-proof, but they will have to cope with the feeling of being indoors if they go there. The box is closed, and would be difficult for a crow to negotiate the flap. I doubt that, if one got in, it could get out again! Getting in would be bad enough, though. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jan 24th, 2008, 01:41	#17
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,134	Hope they make it through well, Nick. Of course they picked you! You ever read R.A. Wilson's Schrödinger's Cat trilogy? You should. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Jan 24th, 2008, 01:47	#19
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,134	Should do, I reckon --> ps I mentioned the above book because it starts with some funny observations how cats are infinitely superior to dogs. And both to men. Or something. It's been a while Last edited by machadinha : Jan 24th, 2008 at 12:31.

Jan 24th, 2008, 02:47	#20
Hamacasutra Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barcelona Posts: 19	Congratulations!!! I agree you should consider sterilization for the whole family... If you reckon that as expensive just wait until they grow up and start having babies!!! Food expenses will double that! We had the same problem some years ago... My parents got two kittens for my birthday (brother and sister matter-of-factly...) and just six years later she'd been pregnant 4 times (5-4-3-4 kittens each)!!! We managed to find new homes for some of them, others died and the rest apparently got the "travel bug" and run away... Pretty sad... But hey, aren't they the cuttest thing ever??? Sònia

Jan 24th, 2008, 03:04	#21
Mehndi Masala Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Winnipeg Canada Posts: 208	Awwww! Too cool 'Daddy'! We can haz pixchers? Later? LOL Your gonna have to make your own LOLCats shots! Kim __________________ Time flies like an arrow.......... Fruit flies like a banana! http://www.winnipeghenna.com

Jan 24th, 2008, 01:44	#18
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,782	It's on the shelf somewhere. I wouldn't understand it But I certainly have a cat in a box. Four in fact: is it good enough if they watch each other?

Jan 24th, 2008, 04:32	#22
ScarletLSG Maharani Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kailua, Hawaii Posts: 181	With regards to naming. Ya' know, the family I stayed with in Nagpur had a dog ... named LUCY. I mentioned that I thought it was a bit odd that they'd name their pet with an English/American name. Their response to this was that there is NO WAY they'd name a DOOOGGGGGGG with an Indian name ... after all, it is only a dog and not a person. I thought it was HILARIOUS that they could stoop to using an English name, but wouldn't DREAM of using an Indian or Hindi name. But I digress ... I say go with food names. And since I had such a hard time distinguishing between, Naan/Roti/Parantha/Chappati ... I think these would be GREAT ideas for names.

Jan 24th, 2008, 06:16	#23
annerobyn Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: canada Posts: 32	Congratulations Nick on the new arrivals. I'm a dog person myself, but kittens are so sweet and you should feel honoured that mamma cat brought them to live with YOU!!!

Jan 24th, 2008, 08:37	#25
brownboy66 Chicken 65 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,140	Some of the suggested names have been lovely - but how about naming them after some of the unique personalities that inhabit IM? for example.... If one of them should turn out to have a fondness for desserts and the occasional protest, you could call it.....captain If one of them should leave you in no doubt as to how it feels, you could call it......Dilli And of course the feisty one that takes no prisoners would have to be.......nick jr

Jan 24th, 2008, 16:44	#26
PRIYA Discombobulated Elsewherean! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: nether regions Posts: 1,112	Congrats Nick and Mrs Nick!!!! I can't add any more than what's already been said by every Tom, Nick and Harry on IM. Enjoy your new family - I'm sure they'll bring you lots of kitty pleasure. __________________ Happiness is for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched and those who have tried. For only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives. (Anon.)

Jan 24th, 2008, 16:52	#27
theyyamdancer Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Crete Posts: 1,412	Congratulations on your feline family! We have five cats at home (there used to be seven). They are a source of endless entertainment and affection. Wait and see their characters before you decide on their names. Our eldest cat is called "Galini" which means tranquility (in Greek); her other name is "the Tasmanian devil" for obvious reasons. We used to have a cat called "Krishna", sadly passed away, or living another life under the lemon tree.

Jan 24th, 2008, 23:11	#28
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,782	Thanks all for your kind remarks and suggestions. I'm beginning to think these kittens may be a month old or more. It is a long time since I experienced kittens, and don't really know how to judge. Anyway, they are certainly going to be a handful, especially having reached escaping age. Here's a quick taster on the photo front: Attached Thumbnails

Jan 24th, 2008, 23:20	#29
ScarletLSG Maharani Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kailua, Hawaii Posts: 181	Definitely older. If they were newborn, they'd look like teeny little mice still. Very cute!

Jan 25th, 2008, 00:00	#30
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,777	Funny how life works out..

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