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Chrysalis 
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 Posted: 08 June 2008 at 7:18am |
Nice name for the Cat!!! :)
Oh, just thought that I'd mention . . .Pregnant women should stay away from Cat-Litter (Poop) . . . I think there is some scientific evidence that it can harm them. I read it somewhere online. Perhaps you could google tht to make sure.
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Angel
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Posted: 07 June 2008 at 9:29pm |
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my cat likes long distance, when he was little short distance was fine but not know, if you throw short distance he won't even bother going after it, lol! but when you throw long distance man he's off like a sprinter down into my room and then plays soccer on the floor boards, lol!
When I had my dog she wouldn't fetch, she would would watch the ball or frisbee but it was the cat that chased it, and with the frisbee Oscar would sit on top like as if its mine its mine  Edited by Angel - 07 June 2008 at 9:30pm |
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Salams_wife
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Posted: 07 June 2008 at 4:47pm |
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I got a kitten shortly after I posted this thread. I had grown up with cats all my life. My father's cat even stood guard at the entrance to my room when I was a baby and wouldn't let anyone in he didn't know well (to the utter frustration of my cat hating granma! lol). Luckily no one in either side of my family has allergies to cats or much of any allergies for that matter (outside of the normal spring season allergies) thank God.
I had several cats as an adult as well. I just didn't have a cat at the time of posting this thread as my last one had passed away. She passed away about the time I met my husband and married him. At this point he had a say in having a cat though he knew my love for cats before he married me. He has now resigned himself to having cats around. We hope to have children soon inshallah, but we don't have any now.
Oh, my cat plays fetch too with the toy mice. She can play for longer than we are willing to throw the mouse and even drops it on me when I am trying to sleep and meows at me begging to play. Her name is Manfusha (fluffy in arabic, lol). Edited by Salams_wife - 07 June 2008 at 4:50pm |
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Angel
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Posted: 07 June 2008 at 8:42am |
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Hi Chrysalis, i agree with you. I too have had 4 cat at the same time while I was a kid. Now i have one he's almost 10, he plays fetch with this rolled up stocking, I throw it down the hallway and oscar runs after it and brings it back.
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Chrysalis
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Posted: 07 June 2008 at 1:12am |
  That is soooo true! I read a very interesting and similar quip somewhere else:Dogs say, They feed, me love me, and shelter me. . . .They (owners) must be god. Cats say, They feed me, love me and shelter me . . .I must be god! :D heh heh.
However, I've kept 4 cats in the past. . . 3 of them pretty much ignored me, but one of them, a Tortilla female I called Phantom was very affectionate and loving. She almost behaved like a dog, never hissed. . . and actually came running from afar when I called her! Ppl dont believe that. Cats too have personalities, and some can turn out to be extremley affectionate and loving . . . whilst others will ignore you. :)
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Angel
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Posted: 06 June 2008 at 9:14pm |
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Long memories
Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.
Dogs come back when they're called; Cats take a message and get back to you later.
Feline foibles,
"Cat: A pygmy lion who loves mice, hates dogs and patronizes human beings."
(Oliver Herford, 1863-1935)
Cat Skills
Behind every gifted woman there is often a rather talented cat.
 "What's the difference between dogs and cats?" "Dogs have owners, cats have staff."
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Chrysalis
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Posted: 06 June 2008 at 11:44am |
I myself am an avid animal-lover. . . .and cats ofcourse are another of Allah's magnificent creations. I always say that a home without pets is boring! lol. Plus, caring for an animal, and providing properly for it is Sadaqah.
I dont think any of the things about the "M" or Muhammad bestowing on cats the ability to land on thier feet is true. Those are just false myths.
However, there is a lot of mention of cats in some Ahadith etc. The famous Sahabi, Abu Huraira was called this "laqab" or nick name due to his love for cats! I find that very intersting and cute :) . . . Compassion for animals is another trait of a believer.
Abu Huraira actually means "Father of the Cat" due to his love for his pet cats. (Fathet/Mother of... was/is a popular Arabic way of nick-naming ppl) And in some narrations it is mentioned that Abu Hurraira would often be seen with his favourite pet cat, and would sometime have kittens peeping out of pockets :) Brings a smile to my face.
If you plan on keeping a cat . . .I would say by all means go ahead! They make great pets and I have had several strays in the past. Just make sure you have the time/finances to care for one. Does anyone in your family have allergies? Cat saliva/hair can cause respiratory problems to ppl with allergies.
Also, if you have very young kids, make sure the Kitty and the Kids are always supervised, bcz Kids seem to think that tails are for pulling! And cats can react to that.
If you would like any personal experiential advise, feel free to post/pm/email me. . .or just post here :P I could suggest breeds etc. Good Luck!
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Posted: 21 May 2008 at 1:22am |
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Welcome sasha7604.In my Home country,there're so many myths attached to Cats.Mysteries that even scares older people.The reason being that,it is somewhat believed they are used by witches&wicthcraftcy.I was under this delusion until I had a better understanding of Islamic teachings on care of animals&'Abu Hurayrah' made that superstition'bout Cats a thing of the past.But till date,sometimes,the sight of a Cat brings chills all over me.kindda develop a goose pimple.But I don't hate them.We've been having a visit from a Cat in the neigbourd for a couple of weeks now&my son likes to play with it....i fed it the first 2times it jumped through our fence..I think it just needed someone to play with as it comes&goes.
If a Cat is near a sick person,it runs away if that person is going to die....one of the many stories we've read'bout Cats....
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