My sweet kitties...

NoniMe · 01-11-2008, 09:33 PM

I have a herd of kittes, 8 in all. All of them rescues, 6 of the 8 badly abused...all of them street kitties ( except my meezer Simon, or 'Booger', who was found on a street at 3 weeks old...and came to me; and Oliver, who is part bengal...and was well loved until his owners could'nt care for him anymore... ). They are all loving and sweet, and just all around dear ones.

So, here I am, right arm to the elbow in plaster...and stoned out of my gourd on pain meds. They have not left my side...they are taking turns sitting in my lap, getting loved on, snuggling. When I was sleeping earlier, 6 of them were on the bed...and that's rare; usually it's only Boogs and Esse or Charlotte...but Emily, Oliver, Boogs, Esse, Charlotte and Pie were all there.

All purring, all snuggling against me, all avoiding my arm (even though my arm was between 2 of them), and one grooming my hair.

Do you know how nice it was to have that happen? And how comforting it is to have my herd lovin on me? I am not bringing them to my lap or bed, it's their choice. And how nice it was to wake to a chorus of purrs and fuzzy warm snuggling kitties...

And they were even patient with me as I stumbled through getting their dinner. Usually they get all excited and try to trip me, but not today...they were sitting and waiting.

They're sweet.

Just thought I'd share. I'll post photos of them someday; not today, but someday.

Best-
Noni

dproaps · 01-11-2008, 09:39 PM

Aw, Noni, isn't it great to have the love of your pets around you? Seems like they always kinda know when you are down and out.

I have three kitties and love them. One is a Tonkinese that my vet's office gave me when her owner could no longer keep them and two are strays that just showed up at my farm. And we feed about a half dozen "feral" cats that I rarely see, they just show up at the cat feeder at night.

Glad you have your companions with you!

**seerfarm** · 01-13-2008, 09:06 PM

Nothing better than to hear the purr, and get fuzzy rubs and loves. It is amazing that they seem to know when they have to be patient or careful. Life just wouldn't be the same with out all our furry friends!

Will hold you to the pictures, we keep hearing about your herd, it's time to picture up the cat thread with those wonderful felines!!!!!!!

sundancer maiden · 01-14-2008, 12:03 AM

Sorry about your arm! There's not much better than a soft, warm spot on your lap. Cats can be very sensitive and loving.

Carri · 01-14-2008, 07:27 AM

Kitties are such good healers! And you have a housefull!

Touche · 01-14-2008, 11:43 AM

Bad to be down and out, but I know how comforting our felines can be.
They seem to know when they are needed.

NoniMe · 01-15-2008, 01:12 PM

They are indeed dear ones. I am so blessed with these guys...

I'll get pictures up soon (maybe once this plaster is off...), and introduce you to my herd. They are so loving and delightful and warm and fuzzy and purr-bundles...and have been such a blessing to me recently. I honestly don't know where I'd be without them.

Best-
Noni

Horses&Soccer · 01-15-2008, 08:19 PM

Warm and fuzzies! Lucky you. Did you know that a group of adult cats is called ... a clowder. Our Mellow was a stray, too. He was hanging out where I work and it was getting close to Halloween, can't leave a stray kitten out around then.

Cappysmom · 01-15-2008, 08:22 PM

Aahh Noni, you are very blessed indeed to have the love of kittens. I never liked cats until I adopted one 3 years ago and just adopted my second one 6 months ago. I just love them to death. I love when they jump up on my bed and snuggle. They are just great pets.

Jess6092 · 01-16-2008, 07:59 AM

When I get mad at hubby I always want to go sleep in the barn with the kitties. Because they can't come in because I am allergic!

So I'll go sleep with them, in the Hay that I am also allergic to! With my coveralls on because it is COLD out! lol - I usually am not out there long till hubby comes and apoligizes.

So glad that you have them Noni! It sure is nice to love and be loved in return! Pets' love is so unconditional it is amazing. Get better soon so we can put faces to those little guys we keep hearing about! Ok!

farmergal · 01-17-2008, 10:45 AM

Get well wishes coming your way in the form of fur babies. How wonderful is that!

Hope your back in the saddle soon.

NoniMe · 01-17-2008, 07:58 PM

It will be another 4 1/2 weeks before I get back into the saddle...but I'm using this for groundwork time, lots of respect reinforcement, and just making sure he's not going to run me over again.

As soon as I can get some of the photos uploaded, I will post some of my 'clowder.' (New word! I love that! I still call them my herd, though...).

Dogs are great - if I had a yard, I'd have a pack of them. So until that happens, I'll just keep my fuzzie-buddies and snuggle them (one's in my lap as we speak...)

Best-
Noni

farmergal · 01-19-2008, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoniMe

Dogs are great - if I had a yard, I'd have a pack of them. So until that happens, I'll just keep my fuzzie-buddies and snuggle them (one's in my lap as we speak...)

Best-
Noni

Only one?

One of my dogs is sleeping at my feet as I type. My brave cat is hiding out in the bathroom.

Don't expect to be back to normal when the cast comes off. That takes time and you'll still be mending for a long time to come. But a month sounds like a pretty good goal to shoot for. Take it one step at a time and please do be careful.

I broke my arm in 2000 but I can still remember the pain. Och!

Lady_MCSE · 01-21-2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Usually they get all excited and try to trip me, but not today...they were sitting and waiting.

Isn't it funny how they can kind of "read" a situation and forego the usual pesty-ness when it's important?

HorseMomToSage · 01-21-2008, 08:59 PM

I know what you mean-I really appreciate the way they avoid stepping on my head when I have a migraine

And when the Danes broke my leg last year they were really good about only standing on the pressure points of the good one

Such thoughtful kitties

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01-11-2008, 09:33 PM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,245	My sweet kitties... I have a herd of kittes, 8 in all. All of them rescues, 6 of the 8 badly abused...all of them street kitties ( except my meezer Simon, or 'Booger', who was found on a street at 3 weeks old...and came to me; and Oliver, who is part bengal...and was well loved until his owners could'nt care for him anymore... ). They are all loving and sweet, and just all around dear ones. So, here I am, right arm to the elbow in plaster...and stoned out of my gourd on pain meds. They have not left my side...they are taking turns sitting in my lap, getting loved on, snuggling. When I was sleeping earlier, 6 of them were on the bed...and that's rare; usually it's only Boogs and Esse or Charlotte...but Emily, Oliver, Boogs, Esse, Charlotte and Pie were all there. All purring, all snuggling against me, all avoiding my arm (even though my arm was between 2 of them), and one grooming my hair. Do you know how nice it was to have that happen? And how comforting it is to have my herd lovin on me? I am not bringing them to my lap or bed, it's their choice. And how nice it was to wake to a chorus of purrs and fuzzy warm snuggling kitties... And they were even patient with me as I stumbled through getting their dinner. Usually they get all excited and try to trip me, but not today...they were sitting and waiting. They're sweet. Just thought I'd share. I'll post photos of them someday; not today, but someday. Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

01-11-2008, 09:39 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,649	Aw, Noni, isn't it great to have the love of your pets around you? Seems like they always kinda know when you are down and out. I have three kitties and love them. One is a Tonkinese that my vet's office gave me when her owner could no longer keep them and two are strays that just showed up at my farm. And we feed about a half dozen "feral" cats that I rarely see, they just show up at the cat feeder at night. Glad you have your companions with you! __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

01-13-2008, 09:06 PM
seerfarm Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out with the Herd! Posts: 8,241	Nothing better than to hear the purr, and get fuzzy rubs and loves. It is amazing that they seem to know when they have to be patient or careful. Life just wouldn't be the same with out all our furry friends! Will hold you to the pictures, we keep hearing about your herd, it's time to picture up the cat thread with those wonderful felines!!!!!!! __________________ "Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us". ~Hal Borland

01-14-2008, 12:03 AM
sundancer maiden Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Udall, KS Posts: 1,211	Sorry about your arm! There's not much better than a soft, warm spot on your lap. Cats can be very sensitive and loving. __________________ You don't have to be crazy to be my friend, but it helps!!!

01-14-2008, 07:27 AM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,620	Kitties are such good healers! And you have a housefull! __________________

01-14-2008, 11:43 AM
Touche Coming two Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,902	Bad to be down and out, but I know how comforting our felines can be. They seem to know when they are needed. __________________ Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. W.C.Fields

01-15-2008, 01:12 PM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,245	They are indeed dear ones. I am so blessed with these guys... I'll get pictures up soon (maybe once this plaster is off...), and introduce you to my herd. They are so loving and delightful and warm and fuzzy and purr-bundles...and have been such a blessing to me recently. I honestly don't know where I'd be without them. Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

01-15-2008, 08:19 PM
Horses&Soccer Started Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Warrenton, MO Posts: 2,922	Warm and fuzzies! Lucky you. Did you know that a group of adult cats is called ... a clowder. Our Mellow was a stray, too. He was hanging out where I work and it was getting close to Halloween, can't leave a stray kitten out around then. __________________ When life gives you lemons - find someone to throw them at!

01-15-2008, 08:22 PM
Cappysmom Long Yearling Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Georgian Bay Ontario Posts: 1,393	Aahh Noni, you are very blessed indeed to have the love of kittens. I never liked cats until I adopted one 3 years ago and just adopted my second one 6 months ago. I just love them to death. I love when they jump up on my bed and snuggle. They are just great pets.

01-16-2008, 07:59 AM
Jess6092 Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,052	When I get mad at hubby I always want to go sleep in the barn with the kitties. Because they can't come in because I am allergic! So I'll go sleep with them, in the Hay that I am also allergic to! With my coveralls on because it is COLD out! lol - I usually am not out there long till hubby comes and apoligizes. So glad that you have them Noni! It sure is nice to love and be loved in return! Pets' love is so unconditional it is amazing. Get better soon so we can put faces to those little guys we keep hearing about! Ok!

01-17-2008, 10:45 AM
farmergal Seasoned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,926	Get well wishes coming your way in the form of fur babies. How wonderful is that! Hope your back in the saddle soon. __________________

01-17-2008, 07:58 PM
NoniMe Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,245	It will be another 4 1/2 weeks before I get back into the saddle...but I'm using this for groundwork time, lots of respect reinforcement, and just making sure he's not going to run me over again. As soon as I can get some of the photos uploaded, I will post some of my 'clowder.' (New word! I love that! I still call them my herd, though...). Dogs are great - if I had a yard, I'd have a pack of them. So until that happens, I'll just keep my fuzzie-buddies and snuggle them (one's in my lap as we speak...) Best- Noni __________________ "His name is Tango," said I. The wee boy, in his childish lisp, replied "no, his name is Bongo Mountain."

01-21-2008, 08:59 PM
HorseMomToSage Coming two Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: A Whole Other Country-TX Of Course Posts: 1,501	I know what you mean-I really appreciate the way they avoid stepping on my head when I have a migraine And when the Danes broke my leg last year they were really good about only standing on the pressure points of the good one Such thoughtful kitties