cj
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Here are my two torties. Both are rescues. They are NOT sisters, but they are inseparable!
Our old girls could only lay head to head like that for a short time. Then, a licking battle would ensue, where they fought over who got to lick the other one's head. I never did figure out why it was preferred to be the licker and not the lickee.
That's cos neither one could hold her licker!
That's cos neither one could hold her licker!
That's cos neither one could hold her licker!
cj,
I have only two cats only because after 2 years they still don't get along. So they stop me from getting any more animals. I still use baby gates to keep them separate!
I find it difficult too. The main thing that is stopping me is that I am a renter who lives in a small (280 sq ft) studio apartment with 2 cats. Taking on a 3rd one would make it much harder to find another apartment if I ever have to move.Is there anyone else who can't control the impulse to rescue yet another pet?? We have one old cat ( 15+) and two younger ones (2 years old). Our long term plan is to have only two cats as we get older - for financial reasons and to make it easier to travel, among other things. My " problem" is that I volunteer with a cat rescue, and right now, there is the sweetest, cutest kitty who needs a home... WILL SOMEONE PLEASE STOP ME??
I'm positive that in time, hopefully sooner rather than later, someone will take her and then I can get over it. Until the next one.
I won't do that. Actually it's the female who is probably the main problem. I got her first from the local humane society. My male I got from a shelter. It's just me so I don't mind using the gates. She is better but not quite there yet. She is what they called a "princess". She doesn't like dogs, people, or other cats. But she is better!
One person can't heal all the kitty suffering in the world, but I like to remind myself of the saying that while saving one kitty won't change the world, for that one kitty, you have completely changed it's world for the better
The dominant one gets to lick........it's the same as your boss can pat you on the back, but don't you try and pat him.Our old girls could only lay head to head like that for a short time. Then, a licking battle would ensue, where they fought over who got to lick the other one's head. I never did figure out why it was preferred to be the licker and not the lickee.
Is there an existing thread that discusses the costs (both financial and time) associated with pets in retirement?