ExAFO 0 #1 October 17, 2006 -Scotch tape on their paws -Rubberband loosely around their tails -Laser pointer -Airhorn -RC car -Tube sock on their heads -Place them in a very high garbage can Other ideas?Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #2 October 17, 2006 That distressed kitten wav. file freaks 'em out. It seems mean though... you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #3 October 17, 2006 QuoteThat distressed kitten wav. file freaks 'em out. It seems mean though... Heh, that was fun. Neko went from a dead sleep to completely freaked out.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrFreefall383 0 #4 October 17, 2006 You don't even have to make it that complicated. Just wait till they're eating, because food occupies a cat better than anything else. When they're completely absorbed, sneak up behind them and jump as high as you can. When you land, make sure you're landing flat-footed, makes for the loudest possible sound. If the cat didn't notice you jump, which is sometimes possible, they completely freak out and usually bolt into whatever's directly behind them, usually your legs or a chair or wall or something."If at first you don't succeed... well, so much for skydiving." - aviation cliche Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidST 0 #5 October 17, 2006 My Cats Arch Enemy is the Vacuum Cleaner. The both give me dirty looks when i pull it out and then run into another room.As a general rule, the better it felt when you said it, the more trouble it's going to get you into. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #6 October 17, 2006 Paper bag comes to mind. anything like that. if they don't play then shine your laser pointerin the bag as you play with them. They'll eventually get in the bag.... ...that's when most cat haters will hit the bag with a shovel. I don't recommendi, though.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaM 0 #7 October 17, 2006 I have been using the laser pointer to get my new kitty to climb her tower/scratching post. Weasel ball. Though she isn't sure what to do with it just yet. Next I want to pull out the remote control cars! ~ Lisa ~ Do you Rigminder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #8 October 17, 2006 Quote-Scotch tape on their paws -Rubberband loosely around their tails -Laser pointer -Airhorn -RC car -Tube sock on their heads -Place them in a very high garbage can Other ideas? They LOVE chasing laser pointers. Hours of entertainment... Tape....funny to watch them spazz out, but kinda cruel if you think about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #9 October 17, 2006 Quote Tape....funny to watch them spazz out, but kinda cruel if you think about it. Scotch Tape. Not Duct Tape...Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #10 October 17, 2006 (not directed at anyone in particular...)... Quote-Scotch tape on their paws -Rubberband loosely around their tails -Laser pointer -Airhorn -RC car -Tube sock on their heads -Place them in a very high garbage can All well and good. Just don't come asking me how to break your cat's biting habit, or why she seems so scared all the time, or how come he never wants to cuddle with you...and please don't tell me about all the scratches they leave on you... 'Cause payback's a bitch, and kitties can pay back better than most. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug 0 #11 October 17, 2006 Try giving it a pill... (Originally found this on the website of one Geoff Kay, but the site has since vanished. Variants of the story can still be found on various sites though.) Enjoy... INSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVING YOUR CAT A PILL: 1. Pick cat up and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either side of cat's mouth and gently apply pressure to cheeks while holding pill in right hand. As cat opens mouth, pop pill into mouth. Allow cat to close mouth and swallow. 2. Retrieve pill from floor and cat from behind sofa. Cradle cat in left arm and repeat process. 3. Retrieve cat from bedroom, and throw soggy pill away. 4. Take new pill from foil wrap, cradle cat in left arm holding rear paws tightly with left hand. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of 10. 5. Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden. 6. Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, holding front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold cat's head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously. 7. Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from foil wrap. Make note to buy new ruler and repair curtains. Carefully sweep shattered figurines from hearth and set to one side for gluing later. 8. Wrap cat in large towel and get spouse to lie on cat with its head just visible from below spouse's armpit. Put pill in end of drinking straw, force cat's mouth open with pencil and blow down drinking straw. 9. Check label to make sure pill not harmful to humans, drink glass of water to take taste away. Apply band-aid to spouse's forearm and remove blood from carpet with cold water and soap. 10. Retrieve cat from neighbour's shed. Get another pill. Place cat in cupboard and close door onto neck to leave head showing. Force mouth open with dessert spoon. Flick pill down throat with elastic band. 11. Fetch screwdriver from garage and put door back on hinges. Apply cold compress to cheek and check records for date of last tetanus shot. Throw T-shirt away and fetch new one from bedroom. 12. Ring fire brigade to retrieve cat from tree across the road. Apologise to neighbour who crashed into fence while swerving to avoid cat. Take last pill from foil wrap. 13. Tie cat's front paws to rear paws with garden twine and bind tightly to leg of dining table. Find heavy duty pruning gloves from shed. Force cat's mouth open with small spanner. Push pill into mouth followed by large piece of fillet steak. Hold head vertically and pour a pint of water down throat to wash pill down. 14. Get spouse to drive you to emergency room; sit quietly while doctor stitches fingers and forearm and removes pill remnants from right eye. Stop by furniture shop on way home to order new table. 15. Arrange for RSPCA to collect cat and call local pet shop to see if they have any hamsters... ________________ No sig yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #12 October 17, 2006 QuoteThat distressed kitten wav. file freaks 'em out. It seems mean though... The distressed kitten wav file freaks ME out."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #13 October 17, 2006 QuoteQuote Tape....funny to watch them spazz out, but kinda cruel if you think about it. Scotch Tape. Not Duct Tape... Yes, I knew that. It still freaks them out since they have trouble getting it off their paws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #14 October 17, 2006 QuoteTry giving it a pill... (Originally found this on the website of one Geoff Kay, but the site has since vanished. Variants of the story can still be found on various sites though.) Enjoy... INSTRUCTIONS FOR GIVING YOUR CAT A PILL: That won't work. Those instructions are for a British or Aussie cat. I have a Okie cat.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #15 October 17, 2006 my cat plays fecth with me Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrGuy 0 #16 October 17, 2006 Quotemy cat plays fecth with me Dave Seriously...mine does to! I know if you don't have a cat, or don't like cats, it seems lame. But when a cat acts like a dog, it's pretty cool. My cat will never stop, either...until I just take the "fetch" mouse away. I screw with the cat by just looking at her...giving her that, "I'm gonna get you, cause you broke something" look.....she freaks out instantly, and runs in every direction at once like a cartoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #17 October 17, 2006 Rub a bit of "Ora-Gel" on it's mouth. Its better than an acid trip."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
