Pets: Favourite Breeds, Favourite Pets, &c.

CalaverX11 · 10-15-2010, 04:50 AM

My cat, Arthur Dent.

He's a tabby mix, found in a dumpster by the shelter I picked him up at. I got him when he was a kitten, about 6 months or so old, back in January of 2008. He's about 3 now, fully grown, and annoying the sh*t out of me. But it's okay, because I love him.

I've been a cat lover my whole life, because my first memories with animals are with cats. I love dogs, too, but I've never actually owned or cared for one myself. In general I love all animals (including the ones I eat), and it seems like animals love me; every dog or cat or other domesticated animal I've ever met and spent more than five minutes with seemed to get on with me right away. The common response is usually "Wow, Soandso really likes you! He/she/it isn't usually friendly to strangers!"

Must be because I look like an ape or caveman or something. Animals are like "Oh he's cool, he's one of us."

Edit: He was named by the shelter. I saw this little orange flash zipping back and forth and knocking the other kittens silly, and I asked, "Who's that?"

"Oh, that's Arthur Dent."

"Sold."

mart · 10-19-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CalaverX11

My cat, Arthur Dent.

He's a tabby mix, found in a dumpster by the shelter I picked him up at. I got him when he was a kitten, about 6 months or so old, back in January of 2008. He's about 3 now, fully grown, and annoying the sh*t out of me. But it's okay, because I love him.

I've been a cat lover my whole life, because my first memories with animals are with cats. I love dogs, too, but I've never actually owned or cared for one myself. In general I love all animals (including the ones I eat), and it seems like animals love me; every dog or cat or other domesticated animal I've ever met and spent more than five minutes with seemed to get on with me right away. The common response is usually "Wow, Soandso really likes you! He/she/it isn't usually friendly to strangers!"

Must be because I look like an ape or caveman or something. Animals are like "Oh he's cool, he's one of us."

Edit: He was named by the shelter. I saw this little orange flash zipping back and forth and knocking the other kittens silly, and I asked, "Who's that?"

"Oh, that's Arthur Dent."

"Sold."

You a fan of "The HitchHikers guide to the Galaxy", or is the cat?.

CalaverX11 · 10-19-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mart

You a fan of "The HitchHikers guide to the Galaxy", or is the cat?.

Both of us.

I wanted the whole set (there was also a Trillian and a Slartibartfast), but my girlfriend at the time said no as we already had one cat, and I couldn't have afforded another adoption fee at the time.

Now that she's gone, I'll be going back to get another cat to keep Arthur company. I HOPE they have one already named Ford or Zaphod, but if not I'll just re-name him/her.

mart · 10-19-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CalaverX11

Both of us.

I wanted the whole set (there was also a Trillian and a Slartibartfast), but my girlfriend at the time said no as we already had one cat, and I couldn't have afforded another adoption fee at the time.

Now that she's gone, I'll be going back to get another cat to keep Arthur company. I HOPE they have one already named Ford or Zaphod, but if not I'll just re-name him/her.

Well good luck!!!, i loved "HitchHikers guide to the galaxy", imagine calling out Slartibartfast outside though lol.

tigger · 12-05-2010, 11:20 PM

Nice and cozy in my hammock with a paper to tear the crap out of. this is the life!

WhyYou · 12-06-2010, 08:12 AM

Recent pictures of Mortimer. He's now about 7 months old!

The notebook is regulation size.

He just loves to pose for the camera

tigger · 12-07-2010, 10:52 PM

He's gotten big!

10-15-2010, 04:50 AM	#1
CalaverX11 Dreaming of Danielle Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 59	My cat, Arthur Dent. He's a tabby mix, found in a dumpster by the shelter I picked him up at. I got him when he was a kitten, about 6 months or so old, back in January of 2008. He's about 3 now, fully grown, and annoying the sht out of me. But it's okay, because I love him. I've been a cat lover my whole life, because my first memories with animals are with cats. I love dogs, too, but I've never actually owned or cared for one myself. In general I love all animals (including the ones I eat), and it seems like animals love me; every dog or cat or other domesticated animal I've ever met and spent more than five minutes with seemed to get on with me right away. The common response is usually "Wow, Soandso really likes you! He/she/it isn't usually friendly to strangers!" Must be because I look like an ape or caveman or something. Animals are like "Oh he's cool, he's one of us." Edit: He was named by the shelter. I saw this little orange flash zipping back and forth and knocking the other kittens silly, and I asked, "Who's that?" "Oh, that's Arthur Dent." "Sold." Last edited by CalaverX11; 10-15-2010 at 04:52 AM.*

12-06-2010, 08:12 AM	#6
WhyYou Lead Moderator (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Joplin, Missouri Posts: 829	Recent pictures of Mortimer. He's now about 7 months old! The notebook is regulation size. He just loves to pose for the camera __________________ It's what's inside that counts the most

12-07-2010, 10:52 PM	#7
tigger Danielle's Future Ex-Husband Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: out yonder way! Posts: 1,093	He's gotten big! __________________ IF YOU SEE ME RUNNING YOU BETTER BE RIGHT BEHIND ME!!!!