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TruckFump

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36. I never had a horse.

Mon Jul 15, 2019, 03:46 PM

Jul 2019

I am terrified of them. I believe that anything that BIG that I am going to travel on MUST have power steering and brakes! This terror most likely arose when I was about 7 and taking riding lessons and the horse ran away with me and I was hurt. Never got back on and never wanted to.

As to my Boy Kitty and Baby Girl Doggy...both are very affectionate. The dog, a terrier, is a bit more aloof -- as terriers can be. She also is only two years old. Boy Kitty is most likely close to 14 and tends to stay close to me unless the front door opens and he can escape. Always comes right back. IMO, this most likely is a game with him.

Love them both and glad they get along.

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I inherited my first cat last December [View all] TruckFump Jul 2019 OP

i have had the remarkable experience of several feline friendships rampartc Jul 2019 #1

He is a boon companion. TruckFump Jul 2019 #3

many people are surprised at how smart they are rampartc Jul 2019 #5

IMO, he is exceptionally smart. TruckFump Jul 2019 #8

ah, but we do have opposable thumbs. rampartc Jul 2019 #10

Good for you! Bayard Jul 2019 #2

I never thought so until I became the sole parent to Domino TruckFump Jul 2019 #4

I had a similar experience with my first cat... TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #6

Yes, I totally agree. TruckFump Jul 2019 #7

Kind of a several step process, but you might try this. Fla Dem Jul 2019 #11

Thank you! TruckFump Jul 2019 #12

Hoping I did this correctly! TruckFump Jul 2019 #13

What a handsome guy! Scarsdale Jul 2019 #14

Yep, he is a good looking cat. TruckFump Jul 2019 #16

...and his "tuxedo" doesn't hurt in the looks department either! pazzyanne Jul 2019 #31

LOL! Tuxedo cat! TruckFump Jul 2019 #32

What a beautiful kitty cat! FuzzyRabbit Jul 2019 #15

He got up on the coffee table and took over the blanket that was the dog's BD gift. TruckFump Jul 2019 #17

Cats are wonderful and weird. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #9

I think Rebl2 Jul 2019 #18

You're a wonderful person for doing this More_Cowbell Jul 2019 #19

I just could not re-home him or put him in a shelter. TruckFump Jul 2019 #21

Cats also seem to sense more about your state of mind and health than do dogs. maddiemom Jul 2019 #35

I never had a horse. TruckFump Jul 2019 #36

Your riding instructor ( I've been one myself) should have been shot. maddiemom Jul 2019 #39

I fell off the horse and my foot was caught in the stirrup. TruckFump Jul 2019 #41

A very bad experience which could happen to any rider not wearing proper boots or solid heels. maddiemom Jul 2019 #43

Wow, this happened over 60 years ago. TruckFump Jul 2019 #44

if you had met our cat Tonto you would have been a cat person demigoddess Jul 2019 #20

Wow... TruckFump Jul 2019 #22

Yes!. Cats usually do come when called (and know their names) if they are familiar with their home maddiemom Jul 2019 #37

I feel ghosts, I do not see them. I was asleep one afternoon demigoddess Jul 2019 #38

Actually, I've had some of those same sensations you mentiion: maddiemom Jul 2019 #40

the others I was awake. One cat we had would visit me every demigoddess Jul 2019 #46

This is on my favorite cocktail napkins. Mme. Defarge Jul 2019 #23

That's really cute! TruckFump Jul 2019 #24

Well, so am I - Mme. Defarge Jul 2019 #25

Was always a dog person, even badly allergic to cats, until my FIL left us his cat. Hoyt Jul 2019 #26

Great love story and handsome cat! JudyM Jul 2019 #27

Congratulations on becoming pet bipartisan! More to love!❤ Karadeniz Jul 2019 #28

I detested cats MFM008 Jul 2019 #29

I inherited my first cat back in 2000. Rhiannon12866 Jul 2019 #30

yay!! great story Demovictory9 Jul 2019 #33

Thanks. TruckFump Jul 2019 #34

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I have long believed that people who say/think they don't like cats... 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #45

I'm so glad for you and Domino! catrose Jul 2019 #47

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