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    Default There is a kitty heaven...

    ...and I have seen it!

    No, not the kind of heaven where kitties run around chasing millions of mice and f*cking each other senseless, waking up all the boring harp-playing angels with their screeching and yowling.

    There is a foundation here that puts up animals for adoption, and won't put any of them to sleep. For the past few years, since I can't have another cat yet (and I miss my last one!), I have gone in there and petted all the doggies and kitties in their little cages, and tossed a few bucks in their jar.

    But now I discovered they have a whole roomful of the very friendliest cats, and they'll let me in there.

    They are all the sweetest, coolest cats ever, and they all want to be petted at once. One of them will immediately climb up on my shoulders and settle down there, purring like mad, while I attempt to pet a dozen cats at once, rolling around and rubbing all over my legs.

    Kathleen, one of our newest members, just got an adorable yellow striped kitten we named Orion, after my favorite constellation. There's a story about the constellation which means a lot to us (it has to do with our friend Dale who got killed), but that will have to wait until later.

    Just thought I'd share this--and Silky, if you really lost Dusty (wait a bit longer, though), go to one of these places and get another!
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    Default Re: There is a kitty heaven...

    Awwwww, how sweet! That's nice, DJ it sounds like it's good for you & them. Hopefully one of these days you can get another lil' sweetie for your own. I just donated to "Best Friends" an animal shelter in Utah. They just sent me some literature, I have to read up on it. Take care & good luck.


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    I work for my local humane society and the socialization is great for them so you are doing a very nice thing DJ. Best Friends is one of the best organizations I have ever heard about. They have a book about their beginnings and it is fascinating.

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    Djoser, you are a good guy.

    We have a Humane Society here that is similar. I'll bet many communities have similar setups. Not like the SPCA.
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    The Humane Society in Orlando has a big Cat Room like that too, it's even got a big screened-in outdoor patio portion. Hmmm....it's the Seminole county one though now that I think about it, the one right out by Flea World. The wife and I used to stop by anytime we were out that way with some time to waste. We always left covered in fur and smiling.
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    Memphis has a place like that, the House of Mews. They even have a separate room for FIV+ cats and another separate room for FLV+ kitties. They adopt the cats out and never kill any of them, and they sell cat toys and other products. They're non-profit. Great organization.

    I volunteered there once but then I didn't have time to go back. The only thing about the place is it STINKS. They clean and clean and clean all day long, but when you have that many cats in one place, it's going to smell bad no matter what you do.

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    We have the Cat Hermitage here in Tucson that is a no-kill cat shelter too

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    Thanks very much for posting this. If he does not come back... i will probably take more of a break to get used to the permanent loss. By summer time, which is usually less hectic for me, i would get a new cat. I will have to do a search and see where these kinds of places are near me. A place like that would be great to take my god mom who loves animals also. Going for the day to socialize with them and donate some money and all would be great.

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    The only problem with these places is, you wind up wanting all the fucking kitties (and doggies), lol...

    Like the one that always climbs on my shoulders--I want that kitty!

    I even thought of paying its upkeep until I can get a place that will take cats--but that wouldn't be fair.

    It's still great to go there, though. Silky, it is better to wait a bit--for one thing, Dusty might wander in that door with a big shit-eating grin on his face, and a little extra strut, having had some fun with all the local naughty little pussycats.

    If he doesn't, you will always have a special place for him in your heart, even as you love the next lucky kitty you get.

    I still think fondly of my first ever kitty, China Doll (named after an ancient Temptations song). Hell, I was a confirmed dog-lover and hated cats until I had to rescue the poor little thing out of an enormous tree one night. Now I am a changed man, lol...
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    awwwwwwww...... i love cats! *(~dies of happiness~)*
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    OMG! I soooo wanna go there! I love love love the kitties!

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    Default Re: There is a kitty heaven...

    DJoser i just looked up the story of Orion...Thanks for bringing tears to my eyes...i was driving down the road today and Photograph came on the radio and i was singing with my son and for some reason thought of dale than also..
    i didnt know him that well ive actually probablu talked more to you but it still breaks my heart.

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    Extacyin Daytona, you don't know, because I never told you (that I remember), and I never posted about this--yet.

    In just one of the many strange, terrible, and beautiful coincidences that were all wrapped up together in that week, I went to sit by the telephone pole that they had crashed into, and sat right where he would have been when he died.

    I looked up at the pole and there--perfectly centered on the pole--was Orion. Then it happened again a few days later, at a different time of night. I still don't believe in God, sorry--but something's going on, alright...

    I have always taken great heart during troubled times when i saw Orion, but this literally took my breath away.

    I tried to calculate the odds against this happening not once but twice--they are pretty high.

    It was very easy to name that kitty.

    Note to Rhiannon--delete this if you choose--it's off topic, tells my life story (though at least it doesn't bring up any past girlfriends, lol)--or a bit of it, anyway.

    But to kitty lovers who love names that have true meaning, it may have some relevance.
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    I remember wanting them all when I worked at the Human Society.So cute!

    I want cats again.I have 2 at my parents house, but I moved, so now I have 3 dogs from my boyfriend.But not the same! I miss my kitties!

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    Where?????? I MUST GO.
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    Well, when Mast gets his ass back down to Fla, and comes to see me in my club, make him bring you too...

    If he likes cats, I'll take you both there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Djoser
    Well, when Mast gets his ass back down to Fla, and comes to see me in my club, make him bring you too...

    If he likes cats, I'll take you both there.

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    Sounds great, I'll bring the outdoor skillet and the barbeque sauce.

    Mmmm kittyback ribs....mmmmm

    heheh

    I love cats, I do, but I am soooo allergic, and they are so tempermental at times
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    Well, they can be tempermental, yes--but the key to having a good cat is to get them young, and raise them like a dog...

    You can teach a cat to fetch, come when you call it, and in general respond much better than the stereotypical aloof kitty.

    The other alternative is to go to one of these 'kitty heaven' places, and take the best of the lot, since they have already been raised well, and will appreciate you..
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    UPDATE!

    OMFG, I have found the Ultimate Kitty Heaven! Not one, not two, but four rooms filled with ripe, succulent kitties, just waiting to crawl into your lap on the chairs and kitty love seats they all have.

    I tossed 45$ on the counter immediately, and it was well spent! I spent an hour and a half easy there, and would have stayed longer, but I had only gotten like 2 hours sleep. I should ask if I can bring a portable cot and take naps there, buried in kitties!

    And I have Desavirsire to thank for inspiring me to finally go check this place out. I'll be going back there, trust me--and will take pictures next time!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Djoser View Post
    UPDATE!

    OMFG, I have found the Ultimate Kitty Heaven! Not one, not two, but four rooms filled with ripe, succulent kitties, just waiting to crawl into your lap on the chairs and kitty love seats they all have.
    Hahaha you make it sound like the cats are giving hot lap dances!

    This sounds a bit like the SPCA in San Francisco, which is a really nice facility.

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    i am so jealous... in a good way




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    How can anyone not love you?! Seriously!!!!

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    Awwww..I want to go!!

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    I used to work at a no-kill animal shelter. We had a cat room, and a kitten room. The cats got either a blue dot or green dot on their cages. On blue days, those cats came out, on Green days vice versa. That way we avoided kitty wars. If a cat got along with anyone he/she could go about it's business roaming all the time. I loved it! I grew up at that humane society and it was really rewarding getting to work there. I left after working cruelty investigations and not being able to handle the horrid things humans caused. I love the no kill shelters. DJoser, those kitties LOVE that you come in. It makes their day.
    For many counties in the US there is a shelter similar to this. Take a day and go pet a kitty or play fetch with a pooch!

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