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

Sama · Jan 25th, 2008, 01:10

the obvious choices for names would be to name them after the mods, i.e., once you can get close enough to determine gender. and you'd better start bringing home those Rain Tree lamb chop bones....

and to think that I missed seeing the kittens by only a day!

Nick-H · Jan 25th, 2008, 01:27

Indeed... I have no idea when they arrived, but Mrs N says she put paper in that box not much more than a week ago.

I think we have to take a look at the box, and whether it will serve, tomorrow: it is just a loose top carton, and the comings and goings are making the top cave in.

Mum is sweet about protecting her kittens. I think she has some pride in showing them off, but won't let me interfere with the newspapers or the box, so practicalities could be difficult. She seems to be one of those gentle cats that makes her feelings known with a nip, but nothing even approaching a skin-breaking bite.

There is no way that this cat is ferral; she is very affectionate and tame. Everyone knows how fickle a cat can be (well, taking charge of their own lives is putting it another way) so maybe there is a nearby family wondering what happened to their kittens

.

The box is in a passageway. It is not open to the sky, and is gated both ends, but it is still 'outside', and accessible to other creatures who are small enough to get through the gate bars. Its previous occupant (evicted

) was a rat.

I wouldn't name cats after people; I don't think it's fair on either. They'll probably end up with silly names. My Poppett just got that name because I used it as her term of endearment and it stuck.

mapleleaf · Jan 25th, 2008, 04:21

Aren't you the lucky one..........I love cats and there's nothing better than a kitten. I have two now--one named Kasih. I picked that name because it means 'loved one' in Malay and later learned that it was the original name of Varanasi?? The other is named Shiraz after my favorite wine. My previous male, a wonderful cat he was, was called Singha which I understood to be sanskrit for lion.

Wish I was there to play with them. The mom obviously trusts you--I hope she leaves them where they are now.

Keep us cat lovers posted -- pun intended.

Indiamad · Jan 25th, 2008, 06:29

What a wonderful tribute to your Poppett - a special animal bond is one of life's precious gifts.

Ma cat did well to find you

Nick-H · Jan 25th, 2008, 11:10

They moved out this morning!

They were there up yo about 10.00am (I didn't sleep in the night, and didn't get up until 11.00) and then gone!

However, as I type, mum has been here demanding her breakfast: they can't be very far away.

brishti · Jan 25th, 2008, 23:48

now that you're a parent-of-sorts... tolerance, acceptance, compassion towards one and all must be your mantra Nick!

name-suggestions:
lock, stock, barrel? eeny, meeny, mina? naan, puri, roti? mataar aloo gobi? idli, dosa, saambar?

brishti
wills, classic, charminar???

torryquine · Jan 26th, 2008, 02:45

Congratulations Nick. I didn't think it would be long before a cat found you. But four! Our love to you and Susheela. We will be back in India in three weeks, but North this time.

Wanderer22 · Jan 26th, 2008, 03:23

Have always wanted to name a cat, Mandu.

Used to know a lady who called her pet, Mousey Tongue.

W22

Nick-H · Jan 26th, 2008, 07:14

Nope: it seems I am destined not to be a cat parent here.

They've moved on.

machadinha · Jan 26th, 2008, 18:56

Too bad, Nick

Well, let's hope they're safe & sound where they are, eh.

ps That pic was cho sweet though!

The ears made me wonder if a bat had come into play somewhere?

Nick-H · Jan 26th, 2008, 23:22

Mums still around: I'm sure we haven't seen the last of the family.

Anyway, visiting cat is even better than resident cat!

Nick-H · Jan 27th, 2008, 19:06

They are still around.

She's moved them to a sort-of cubbey hole in the building where there is a balcony at a lower hight than the terrace behind it.

More private: we won't be able to watch so much of the growing up, but I think they'll be old enough to be out and about in a week or three.

If they come out up there, it will be open to the sky, and we do sometimes see birds of prey, which is worrying, as well as our own crows, which tend to chase the prey birds away.

Aishah · Jan 27th, 2008, 19:08

Congratulations on your family extensions, Nick! As to names - every cat in our family for years got called Boots, so this must be necessary to have a Boots there and I think you said there were three plus Mum, so Boots, Sox, Gloves, and Beanie - last for Mum 'cause she's the head of the family!

Nick-H · Jan 27th, 2008, 19:11

DSL, ADSL, SDSL and Fibre-Optic?

machadinha · Jan 27th, 2008, 19:22

...

Nah, I'd settle for eenie, meenie, miney, mo

Jan 25th, 2008, 01:10	#31
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,354	the obvious choices for names would be to name them after the mods, i.e., once you can get close enough to determine gender. and you'd better start bringing home those Rain Tree lamb chop bones.... and to think that I missed seeing the kittens by only a day! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Jan 25th, 2008, 01:27	#32
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,863	Indeed... I have no idea when they arrived, but Mrs N says she put paper in that box not much more than a week ago. I think we have to take a look at the box, and whether it will serve, tomorrow: it is just a loose top carton, and the comings and goings are making the top cave in. Mum is sweet about protecting her kittens. I think she has some pride in showing them off, but won't let me interfere with the newspapers or the box, so practicalities could be difficult. She seems to be one of those gentle cats that makes her feelings known with a nip, but nothing even approaching a skin-breaking bite. There is no way that this cat is ferral; she is very affectionate and tame. Everyone knows how fickle a cat can be (well, taking charge of their own lives is putting it another way) so maybe there is a nearby family wondering what happened to their kittens . The box is in a passageway. It is not open to the sky, and is gated both ends, but it is still 'outside', and accessible to other creatures who are small enough to get through the gate bars. Its previous occupant (evicted ) was a rat. I wouldn't name cats after people; I don't think it's fair on either. They'll probably end up with silly names. My Poppett just got that name because I used it as her term of endearment and it stuck. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jan 25th, 2008, 06:29	#34
Indiamad Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 175	What a wonderful tribute to your Poppett - a special animal bond is one of life's precious gifts. Ma cat did well to find you __________________ The brave may die young but the cautious don't live at all. Last edited by Indiamad : Jan 25th, 2008 at 06:30. Reason: spelling

Jan 26th, 2008, 02:45	#37
torryquine Oilfield Trash! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 700	Congratulations Nick. I didn't think it would be long before a cat found you. But four! Our love to you and Susheela. We will be back in India in three weeks, but North this time. __________________ http://werenotafraid.com/

Jan 26th, 2008, 18:56	#40
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,571	Too bad, Nick Well, let's hope they're safe & sound where they are, eh. ps That pic was cho sweet though! The ears made me wonder if a bat had come into play somewhere? __________________ 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 25th, 2008, 04:21	#33
mapleleaf Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 30	Aren't you the lucky one..........I love cats and there's nothing better than a kitten. I have two now--one named Kasih. I picked that name because it means 'loved one' in Malay and later learned that it was the original name of Varanasi?? The other is named Shiraz after my favorite wine. My previous male, a wonderful cat he was, was called Singha which I understood to be sanskrit for lion. Wish I was there to play with them. The mom obviously trusts you--I hope she leaves them where they are now. Keep us cat lovers posted -- pun intended.

Jan 25th, 2008, 11:10	#35
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,863	They moved out this morning! They were there up yo about 10.00am (I didn't sleep in the night, and didn't get up until 11.00) and then gone! However, as I type, mum has been here demanding her breakfast: they can't be very far away.

Jan 25th, 2008, 23:48	#36
brishti just another member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: india Posts: 1,968	now that you're a parent-of-sorts... tolerance, acceptance, compassion towards one and all must be your mantra Nick! name-suggestions: lock, stock, barrel? eeny, meeny, mina? naan, puri, roti? mataar aloo gobi? idli, dosa, saambar? brishti wills, classic, charminar???

Jan 26th, 2008, 03:23	#38
Wanderer22 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 459	Have always wanted to name a cat, Mandu. Used to know a lady who called her pet, Mousey Tongue. W22

Jan 26th, 2008, 07:14	#39
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,863	Nope: it seems I am destined not to be a cat parent here. They've moved on.

Jan 26th, 2008, 23:22	#41
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,863	Mums still around: I'm sure we haven't seen the last of the family. Anyway, visiting cat is even better than resident cat!

Jan 27th, 2008, 19:06	#42
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,863	They are still around. She's moved them to a sort-of cubbey hole in the building where there is a balcony at a lower hight than the terrace behind it. More private: we won't be able to watch so much of the growing up, but I think they'll be old enough to be out and about in a week or three. If they come out up there, it will be open to the sky, and we do sometimes see birds of prey, which is worrying, as well as our own crows, which tend to chase the prey birds away.

Jan 27th, 2008, 19:08	#43
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 5,028	Congratulations on your family extensions, Nick! As to names - every cat in our family for years got called Boots, so this must be necessary to have a Boots there and I think you said there were three plus Mum, so Boots, Sox, Gloves, and Beanie - last for Mum 'cause she's the head of the family! __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Jan 27th, 2008, 19:11	#44
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,863	DSL, ADSL, SDSL and Fibre-Optic?

Jan 27th, 2008, 19:22	#45
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,571	... Nah, I'd settle for eenie, meenie, miney, mo

User Name		Remember Me?
Password

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
2 cats available (Bangalore)	infoblues	Dogs, Cats, and Langurs	6	Apr 9th, 2007 01:46
Cats for Sale in Hyd/Sec'bad?	ren	Andhra Pradesh	7	Sep 14th, 2006 11:27
Joint Family to Nuclear Family to Weekend Family !!!	sudheer poppa	Chai and Chat	1	Feb 13th, 2006 15:56
pet cats in india.	washtec	Dogs, Cats, and Langurs	20	May 18th, 2005 19:04

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode