On Cats & Emergency Boxes

[littlethings]

I had a brilliant idea, or so it seemed.

I adore my cats, so in the creation of my emergency box I included a small sealed bag of catnip that I bought at pet store. La de da la la. So I go about my day, and take a shower.

I reenter my bedroom to get dressed, and what do I spy? My cats have tossed my emergency box up against the bookshelf to get it to open. There is a large mound of catnip in the middle of the room. One cat is rolling in the pile, stomach up, trying to lick the catnip while upside-down. A second cat is nibbling the top of the catnip pile. My third cat is running around the room in circles.

So alas, my brilliant idea has failed somewhat. But it was amusing, just not quite the time I planned. I shall clean up the mess tomorrow...

JoAnna

[Junebug44]

Don't you just love cats! I have two--don't think I could (or would) live without a cat nearby.

[limestone]

JoAnna - what is catnip????

Is your box still ok?

[cariad]

catnip is a plant which sends cats crazy ! they love it.

lol......that paints a v amusing picture joanna.

why not put something slightly safer...like a peice of string in next time lol.

[plantt]

maybe your cats were having a crisis & needed in the box

[Proximity]

hehehehe. catnip is like kitty drugs.
my mother is anti-catnip, but we got some for our cat once, and he acted seriously crazzzzzy, and so no more catnip for our kittys.
But then our neighbors started growing it in their garden, so our current cats get it whenever they want, so that's ok, but they don't go wacky like with a concentrated ammount.

I agree with plantt, maybe the kittys were having a crisis

prox.
[hello depression you're back again]

[littlethings]

my mother is anti-catnip

A catnip teetotaler? how curious...

Anyway, my box is fine, it didn't have a lock or anything on it, so one they got the top off they left it alone.

But string is not safer...oh no...my cat actually swallowed some and it wrapped around his intestines (very possibly tearing them to bits). The chance of survival is about 1/20. He made it, but the surgery was so expensive he now costs approximately $250 per pound

hmm...well, I shall have to teach them not to turn to drugs in a crisis...

JoAnna

[Proximity]

I heard that could happen with cats and string no good poor cat!

you know what's a good safe cat toy? those plastic track things with a ball stuck inside, and they can reach their paws in and bat it to make it go in a circle.

nice and safe.
(and very very annoying)

prox.
[more cheerful?]

[drummer]

CATS RULE!!
I have two sisters and they are such blessings. They have an amazing sense that something isn't quite right and will check on me. They also teach me how to relax and not worry about life's nonsense. I love cats and how they are capable of keeping things on their terms and still be so desirable. They are a true gift.... and mine LOVE catnip!

[green chameleon]

Cats are the best for cheering you up. They don't care what you do or how you look. they just love you as long as you feed 'em. I have six currently.

[swirlish]

I heard that could happen with cats and string no good poor cat!

you know what's a good safe cat toy? those plastic track things with a ball stuck inside, and they can reach their paws in and bat it to make it go in a circle.

nice and safe.
(and very very annoying)

prox.
[more cheerful?]

My cats have one of those! They love it. Can sit for hours batting the poor ball and trying to get it out

[green chameleon]

My cats have so many toys it's ridiculous. when someone new comes over, which rarely happens, they have to be warned about all the cat toys on the floor. We're just used to avoiding them. They are so spoiled!

[Laura]

Thanks for this post, it made me smile
I so want a cat