I love my kitties, but they are a housekeeping nightmare some days. I cleaned up one hairball by the guest bedroom, for example, before I stepped in it. Then there is the matter of the front room carpet. I vacuumed that two days ago. Here’s what it looks like by my computer two days later…! (The rest of the carpet isn’t quite this bad, but it looks like the boys have been there.)
Gad! I think there’s at least one kitty’s worth of hair there!
Yeah, yeah! They are adorable just the same!
I read about a place that will knit the fur into a sweater. I couldn’t decide if the idea was sweet or creepy
I think creepy, especially if the sweater outlasts the kitty….
Good point.
I have various items made up with favorite photos of cats past and present – my business cards, mugs, shopping bags, a calendar I did in 2011, framed favorite photos – that are going to outlast my cats or have in one instance. These are nice remembrances or fun items while the current two kitties are with me, but nothing creepy like the sweater!
I have embroidered pictures of two of the deceased cats and had a painting made of the third (the lady didn’t give me back my photos – very annoying since they were pre-digital.) I think you’re right – wearing the fur on my clothes before I get the lint brush is enough
LOL! Living with two Persian cats, I squirm to think how much cat hair I surely have ingested with food and drink…! I wouldn’t be surprised if one day I hack up a hairball.
Cats gives a lot of work but also much friendship
Yes, anyone making a decision to bring an animal into his or her life needs to recognize they do require significant chunks of your time and money. They aren’t ornaments. They are living beings with specific needs!
Even though my Mi Sun is short haired she has a triple coat. Fortunately she loves “brushie, brushie”, in fact frequently demands it. Even the thin coated cats are getting brushed because I like my morning to start with a cup of coffee, not a gooey bare foot and “Bleep! A hairball!”
LOL! I feel your pain! Dougy loves to be brushed (and has the thicker coat of the two). Andy doesn’t, but he doesn’t sheed that much.
Mol! They’re just leaving little “I love you’s!!”😹
Yes, and “We were here!”
Mol!😹
I see the messy carpet. Cleaning would be difficult. Get dark coloured furniture. Shoko is typical Siamese with short hair. She is no problem and no fur flying around of hers…..well, very little. Kali has thick fur and longer than Shoko’s fur. There are patches on our rug in the livingroom and floating throughout the house, covering the hardwood floors….just everywhere. I must teach her to use a broom. It is annoying but I love them and think shaving Kali is a little drastic. hehe
Jean
I have a Dyson vacuum cleaner designed to pick up pet hair, and it does an excellent job. Of course, they do a pretty good job leaving more hair to clean up! It’s that time of year.
A Dyson? You lucky devil. I took a look at the price and moved on to something cheaper. My sis-in-law gets all the best for her place and she has a Dyson dustbuster. um…think ours is Black and Decker. Heck it works.
Jean
e rolled the hair into windrows that had to be picked up by hand. The Dyson, while outrageously priced, actually picks up the hair quite well. I’ve heard the less expensive Shark also works well, but I don’t know anyone with actual experience using it.
I’ve heard that the Dyson is super fantastic and is closely followed by the Shark. You got the best Doug! It’s always nice to have the best in at least one area. hehe
Jean
It is very good, though it seems a bit flimsy in some respects for something that expensive.
Your kitties are adorable, hair left on carpet or not. 🙂
Ha! Easy for you to say!
I agree, they are adorable so a little extra cleaning is worth it. I just read on another blog about a civil war museum with dioramas of the battles, but instead of people they are cats, here is the link: https://civilwartails.com/ As I recall, you are interested in The Civil War and I know you love cats. It is a little odd, but the cats are cute.
Odd but compelling….! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
Cars reconcile us with our crazy world. At least it does for me.
One can learn patience and tolerance, among other virtues!
It’s great. Pic dark. I have written something in English in my last post… If you want to read and comment. You are welcome. Bye
I checked it out and commented. I’ll have to think about it some more, though I believe i see your point.
Thanks you. God isn’t me. We have to let God be God. Bye
Good! I read it correctly then, though I read it as we each are made in his image, but there’s only that much we have in common with God.
I know how you feel. Some days I get home and it looks like a cotton field in my hallway, but I love my two sweet Persians.
Exactly!