tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post1731430234729149290..comments2024-02-22T02:39:32.169-06:00Comments on Crochet With Cris: WIP Wednesday: Kitty and Yarn UpdatesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14901513524552405607noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-56174261256127075252011-07-12T07:14:59.921-05:002011-07-12T07:14:59.921-05:00Unfortunately, I don't think Eddie will ever s...Unfortunately, I don't think Eddie will ever stop being a grumpbag *laughs* (love that word). He's been this way since about 1. I really think it's just his "tude" :( We do have scratching things both upstairs and downstairs so he doesn't have to go far. He just prefers furniture, other cats, and people :P So far the caps are working good. Now he uses the cardboard scratching things as a catnip bed :PCrishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-5887183865483880762011-07-12T06:56:03.654-05:002011-07-12T06:56:03.654-05:00Eddie's gorgeous! Hopefully he stops being suc...Eddie's gorgeous! Hopefully he stops being such a grumpbag soon.<br />Do you have any scratching posts for him? Our two ladies (2 18lb black cats) scratched the hell out our couch, so when we replaced the cover on it, we made a point of getting some alternative scratching options for them. One of them is a pole covered in sisal and it works really well, it's their first choice for scratching now. We used the cardboard things too, we'd sorinkle catnip on them to attract the cats to them, it works well.<br /><br />Good luck!Sophie Claytonhttp://profiles.google.com/sophie.claytonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-62300664325486338032011-07-07T18:24:41.553-05:002011-07-07T18:24:41.553-05:00first of all good on you for trying to work things...first of all good on you for trying to work things out with your kitty! You should be proud of yourself. I hope things work out for all of you! I'm loving that cabled scarf! it looks lovely. Rowehttp://insanedecay.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-62713877570268814692011-07-07T06:13:56.425-05:002011-07-07T06:13:56.425-05:00Perhaps Soft Paws (or like us, a comparable produc...Perhaps Soft Paws (or like us, a comparable product) could be something you can use too. We are almost 2 full days into it and Eddie is doing good. No attacks and no pulling at them. Eddie is neutered (he was neutered around 3 months old) and he is about 5 years old. Sadly, he gets worse the older he gets. I am hoping this is something that calms him since he can't act out on whatever frustrations/desires he has with scratching and attacking the cat. <br /><br />Thank you on the comment about the scarf. Having so many positive comments makes it easier to just keep plugging on. As odd as it is, it also made it easier to know that I wasn't the only one who got frustrated and put it down repeatedly until "getting it"Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-81718402988728649292011-07-06T22:33:55.627-05:002011-07-06T22:33:55.627-05:00So naturally the advertisement at the bottom of yo...So naturally the advertisement at the bottom of your post was for laser declawing.<br />I've heard so much negative about declawing I wouldn't dream of doing it to any of my cats -- past, present, future. In fact, we've passed on having nicer living accommodations because we were unwilling to do that to our pets. I think you found a good compromise -- I hope it continues to work for you and that you're able to continue refining Eddie's behavior. Is he neutered? Young? Chances are as he ages, he'll mellow out. Our cat is too old to do much of anything other than sleep, eat and relieve herself. . .<br /><br />I think the scarf is looking wonderful!! :) Best of luck keeping your goal to finish soon!<br />I had immense difficulty learning to knit. The first time around I gave up after I took a well-meaning compliment the wrong way. The second time was such a struggle but I had nothing better to do but continue on. It seems to me to be worthwhile. I suppose it's nice to see I wasn't the only one who met with such frustration in knitting. . .Contessahttp://wypad.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-57193609976379709602011-07-06T22:01:46.765-05:002011-07-06T22:01:46.765-05:00Thanks.. I had no idea they remove more than the c...Thanks.. I had no idea they remove more than the claw. OUCH! I never thought it made sense to get an animal, bring it to your home, then rip it's nails out.... I say if the furniture is truly *that* important, then don't get the cat. ya know? As for Eddie and outside, we did try that. He would go outside at the old house and hang out so we thought that at the new house, he'd have more space away from busy roads (and fields to hunt in) and he wants NOTHING to do with going out. I put him out and he seriously stood outside and wailed so loud it was interrupting the neighbors *sigh* He's an impossible little baby hehehe But - I will do my best to work around him until it gets too bad with the other cat and kids - but good note - over 24 hours later and no cat fights and no scratching. YAY.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-18242049438690843302011-07-06T21:56:28.017-05:002011-07-06T21:56:28.017-05:00I admire the efforts you are putting into your fel...I admire the efforts you are putting into your feline WIP. When I was volunteering at an animal shelter, I learned that de-clawing actually involves removing part of each toe, not just the claws. So, I can see why you wouldn't want to do that! But I also understand you need to protect your kids and your other pets. Do you live in an area where he could be an outside pet?<br />Your scarf is looking lovely, you are doing great for having just come back to knitting!Affiknittynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-53376294667017707342011-07-06T21:34:39.485-05:002011-07-06T21:34:39.485-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-69941038537591883282011-07-06T21:33:58.488-05:002011-07-06T21:33:58.488-05:00Hey there! Glad to know I'm not the only one t...Hey there! Glad to know I'm not the only one that learned early but never got "started" until later. I don't know what it is but something just seemed to click this time. I can't say that I love love love it like I do crochet but I can definitely say I don't "not" like it anymore hehehe Which blog is yours?Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-23750995559582251372011-07-06T21:31:48.625-05:002011-07-06T21:31:48.625-05:00hehehe it felt odd only posting a knitting WIP whe...hehehe it felt odd only posting a knitting WIP when the blog is primarily crochet :) But all the positive comments has raised my confidence level on the scarf a wee bit.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-86755556047092586792011-07-06T21:31:13.500-05:002011-07-06T21:31:13.500-05:00ok, I couldn't help but laugh at the woodstock...ok, I couldn't help but laugh at the woodstock comment hehehe poor lil fella though - he's lucky to have found a loving and understanding home.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-9362749215125375492011-07-06T21:30:26.239-05:002011-07-06T21:30:26.239-05:00hehehe thanks!hehehe thanks!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-85415866462974874862011-07-06T21:30:09.012-05:002011-07-06T21:30:09.012-05:00Thanks :) It is hard to call myself a knitter when...Thanks :) It is hard to call myself a knitter when I know I do so poorly at it when compared to others workCrishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-82275546723377190432011-07-06T21:29:36.181-05:002011-07-06T21:29:36.181-05:00I try to make pets "for keeps" - in my l...I try to make pets "for keeps" - in my life, I have only had to give away 2 or 3 pets but that is because of absolute necessity (example: female cat we had HATED my son when we brought him home from the hospital and actually was trying to harm him and urinate on him!!!!! she had to go). The only way Eddie would go is if he really cannot stop harming the old cat - and hopefully the claw covers will help stop the behavior along with new move (new place = new territory).<br /><br />I'm really nervous about the scarf because I know my knitting is NO WHERE near yours and a lot of other people *laughs* I was scared to take it to yarn group tonight...so I took a crochet bag instead LOLCrishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-11446344543174520412011-07-06T21:27:43.739-05:002011-07-06T21:27:43.739-05:00That is kinda how we were because Eddie focused on...That is kinda how we were because Eddie focused on one old recliner we didn't want anyway... well, we finally got rid of it and he was itching to find something new to start destroying. I was really nervous putting them on - I was scared I was gonna snag some of his fur in the glue!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-43588299750599171332011-07-06T19:41:20.684-05:002011-07-06T19:41:20.684-05:00We used the soft paws on our boys, and they seemed...We used the soft paws on our boys, and they seemed to work very well. We haven't tried them lately though because the one piece of furniture they claw is the one we'll be getting rid of soon, and, also, I feel a little bad about it, because the first time I put the claw caps on I got a little too much glue in the caps. Ooops! The boys were not happy about that! <br /><br />I love how the scarf is turning out. One of these days I'll have to try a cable pattern!Christina Helbignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-51166932596446647732011-07-06T17:27:39.803-05:002011-07-06T17:27:39.803-05:00The scarf looks great!
As far as the cat is conce...The scarf looks great!<br /><br />As far as the cat is concerned, I'm so glad you aren't getting rid of him and just trying to work through the problem. People are too fast to discard animals like trash and not like family. Good to hear he doesn't mind the soft claws. :)Taminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-5336624492332149832011-07-06T12:48:29.956-05:002011-07-06T12:48:29.956-05:00Thanks! So far so good with the cat and cables LOL...Thanks! So far so good with the cat and cables LOLCrishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-76931836682198615052011-07-06T12:43:24.865-05:002011-07-06T12:43:24.865-05:00I definitely appreciate people who are not pet peo...I definitely appreciate people who are not pet people, but at least you know it and you aren't trying to fit a mold (because the majority do like pets). I am the person that feels that if I get the pet, it is my responsibility. Letting it run rampant is not an option. Of course I like nice things too and do not think the older cat needs to be bullied, which is why I'm trying all options before getting rid of him. I think your SIL would love them. I saw pictures of them on dogs too so it may be a good solution when fostering rescued pets.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-84874896588231291832011-07-06T12:41:41.025-05:002011-07-06T12:41:41.025-05:00We have 2 cats. Eddie is mean and can be very dest...We have 2 cats. Eddie is mean and can be very destructive, which so far so good with him and the claw covers. The other cat is not destructive but she does get stuck sometimes - we are putting them on her as soon as the SMALL (she's so tiny!) sized covers come in.<br /><br />Thanks on the cables - they aren't terribly easy but they aren't as hard as I thought they would be. I just wished my tension/gauge was a little more consistent.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-45750270449770297232011-07-06T12:40:18.859-05:002011-07-06T12:40:18.859-05:00Thanks for the well wishes. So far so good with hi...Thanks for the well wishes. So far so good with him. I have never seen the Cat Whisperer show. I'll have to google it and find out what other options are available to us.Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-2555656859432949472011-07-06T12:39:29.882-05:002011-07-06T12:39:29.882-05:00Siamese are not known for the overlly lovey nature...Siamese are not known for the overlly lovey nature *laughs* I am glad to have this as a solution though - otherwise, Eddie will have to go. I'm thinking if he can't pull you in for the bite, he may stop biting too. Time will only tell!Crishttp://crochet-with-cris.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-85287573096403204482011-07-06T11:15:37.965-05:002011-07-06T11:15:37.965-05:00Wow I have never heard of soft paws before, sounds...Wow I have never heard of soft paws before, sounds like a great solution and I hope it helps. I can sympathise with the large grumpy male cat thing too - Albert (my siamese cross) has turned into a right grump since the new kitten arrived.<br /><br />I think the scarf looks great.Carolehttp://gingerbreadgirl-carole.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-14607622871614566682011-07-06T11:13:30.473-05:002011-07-06T11:13:30.473-05:00Good luck with your kitty. :-( Maybe you can subm...Good luck with your kitty. :-( Maybe you can submit something to that Cat Whisperer show? Or see what he's done with other problem kitties for ideas?Calophihttp://www.ripitgood.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6884416285402915069.post-60463417953214404282011-07-06T08:43:57.727-05:002011-07-06T08:43:57.727-05:00I love soft paws - it saves our furniture as our k...I love soft paws - it saves our furniture as our kitty is very clumsy and she gets caught and stuck all the time.<br /><br />Your cables look great too, well done on learning new skills!PaulaPurlsnoreply@blogger.com