I got a new cat: Tatiana!

[Galactic_Misfit]

Sorry for being away for some time. Here are some new photos of some of my babies:

OJ
OJ 2
Patch
Phoenix
Alex, Juno and Slingshot (L-R)

Unfortunately we lost Cocoa (Alex and Slingshot's mom) earlier this spring, but I see her every day in her boys. She was almost twenty five, so we had her for a good long while and she was a sweetheart until her dying day.

Forgot to add this:

Phoenix again

[TimM]

What beautiful animals.

So sorry to hear about the lost of Cocoa. 

[TimM]

Tatiana got another clean bill of health from the vet.

Not bad for a seven year old kitty.

[Galactic_Misfit]

Phoenix, who is now 10, played a bit too rough with some pups at the park a few days ago and has a nasty wound on her neck now, but she's on antibiotics now, so she'll be okay in a bit.

Other than her, everyone is doing well.

[Galactic_Misfit]

Here are some new pics of my kids:
Phoenix, Mano and Shadow
Phoenix chasing Kanoa

[TimM]

Your dogs look like they're having fun.

[Galactic_Misfit]

Your dogs look like they're having fun.

Yeah, Phoenix turned 10 in Jan, but she is still really playful and full of energy. I adopted Shadow (German Shepherd and Husky mix) a month ago, so she’s a little hesitant to play with the boys, but is getting along really well with OJ (my cat) and Phoenix.

[TimM]

but is getting along really well with OJ (my cat)

It's a myth that cats and dogs are mortal enemies.  I've seen plenty of occasions where they get on just fine.

[Forum Admin]

We got a puppy and about two months later adopted 2 kittens. A second puppy came a year later. Because they grew  up together they adored each other. One or both cats was often snoozing happily curled up next to one of  the dogs. Never had a problem between them for 13 years.

[TimM]

Yep, cats and dogs can be the best of friends.

[Galactic_Misfit]

My mom told me a story about a dog her uncle had when she was a kid. He had this massive German Shepherd mix named Bosco who took it upon himself to be the protector of the friendly cats in the neighbourhood. There was a few tomcats in the area that would pick on the others. If Bosco was outside, the cats that were being picked on would run between his legs and stare the bully cats down, saying "I dare you to come closer" while Bosco would bare his teeth and growl (even though he would never hurt a fly). I always laugh when I hear her telling the story.

[TimM]

I have a couple Halloween cat figures.

Every year, when I take them out, Tatiana always gets curious about them.  Of course, no doubt she wonders why these other cats never move.

[Dru]

Tatiana got another clean bill of health from the vet.

Not bad for a seven year old kitty.

Glad to hear that Tatiana is doing well, Tim! 

Here is a recent photo of my Charlotte:

http://adini-nikolaevna.tumblr.com/image/179293731895

[TimM]

Awww, what a nice picture of Charlotte. 

[TimM]

I purchased this Halloween cat that makes hissing sounds when you push the button.  The first time I tried it, Tatiana came running into the room.  I guess she thought there was another cat in the apartment!