The End is Near
Cats are rumored to have nine lives. Well, if our cat, Bandit, gets in Palmer's crib one more time, he may lose all of his at once.
We got Bandit, along with his brother Smokey1, from my mom in May 2005. They were kittens from the same litter and about seven or eight weeks old. The similarity in the two stops there.
Bandit is leaner with tabby short hair2. Smokey has always looked "healthy" and has long gray hair. Bandit is very affectionate and loves to be near people. Smokey is more of a loner and would rather lay by the window than come to you so you can pet him. Bandit, rightfully named, is into and on everything. He always wants to explore open cabinets, or climb onto the counter to see what's new. Smokey is content laying on the ottoman eighteen hours a day an couldn't care less what is on the counter or in the cabinet. When to door opens, Bandit is right there ready to escape, while Smokey may get up, or may only lift his head, to see who is coming in.
With the new baby in the house, the areas above the ground for Bandit to explore have increased and unfortunately for him patience has decreased. Upon our return from Florida3, Bandit will be made an outdoor cat4, or he will be given away.
It makes me sad to think about giving him away, but it might come to it.
Does anyone know if there are rules/laws about cats living outside in Raleigh?
- back Clever. I know.
- back Well, at least he was. Now, I think he is bigger/fatter than Smokey.
- back We are headed to Kissimmee this weekend for Kim's ten year high school reunion.
- back It seems like that is what he wants anyhow.
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posted by Shannon Smith @ 8/01/2007
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I do know about Raleigh's leash law, from all kinds of personal experience (e-mail me if you want stories.)
Basically if someone reports that you have outdoor cat, the city of Raleigh will come to your door, verify that it is your cat, and fine you for it ($50.) But someone has to report it, so I guess in your case it all depends on how good of terms you are with your neighbors! Good luck! :)
This is a tough move Shannon, but it might be time to get rid of the cats... then Matt might want to hang out at ya'lls house more.
But, seriously, if you have specific questions about cat care I can probably help you out because of all the cat fiascos I have been through in the past couple months.
Have fun in FL! when do you guys leave?
I agree..the time may be coming where bandit needs to live outside.. it would help a lot of frustration on Kim's end at least! :)
Shannon, I have been thinking about another cat to keep Socks company. If Scott is okay with it and Bandit can't be an outside cat, I may be able to adopt him or take him for a while until Palmer is bigger.
Well, if you decide to let him stay outside I can come over and help you cut down that tree he uses to get in the neighbor's yard.
I can't see what could go wrong with that.
Well, I probably wouldn't get a cat like that, because I couldn't even handle a hamster, so I think you're doing pretty good.
Sorry I keep forgetting my name, that was bethany up there
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