Pets

[Churchill]

While theft might be proven, I think there's reasonable doubt as to whether the cat actually killed the Koi. The cat in question is 17 years old, blind in one eye, deaf in one ear, walks with a limp and has a deteriorated kidney function, thus lowering his energy levels to the point that he sleeps 23 hours a day. It is reasonable to suggest that the carp was actually lying dead in the water and the cat simply saw it's lifeless corpse as a convenient lunch. Of course, the Koi would not have been long dead as cats won't eat rotten flesh if they know there's some parma ham in the fridge, but I don't think that murder or manslaughter can be proven here.

Spare me the sob story, hang the bastard!

I can't stand wishy-washy liberals!

[Mich the Tester]

Spare me the sob story, hang the bastard!

I can't stand wishy-washy liberals!

You can't hang him before he reaches the age of majority.

[Churchill]

You can't hang him before he reaches the age of majority.

Yeah, he may be a saggy old, baggy old (cloth)cat but "Mich The Tester" loves him...

[gingerjedi]

Where's the 'twin white tigers on gold chains' option?

Threaded.

[oracleslave]

Where's the 'twin white tigers on gold chains' option?

Threaded.

I took them for a walk around the palace this morning. Which was nice.

[Mich the Tester]

Yeah, he may be a saggy old, baggy old (cloth)cat but "Mich The Tester" loves him...

He's 'ard.

[Board Game Geek]

No pets.

The very idea of keeping any animals concerns me.

It's somewhat akin to a cruel form of long term torture, because you are creating an unnatural dependency within the animal, that did not previously exist.

You might say that it's a beneficial Master and Slave relationship, in that both sides obtain what they from it.

The Master gains companionship, sometimes pride, joy and happiness.

The Slave gains food, companionship of sorts, hopefully safety and protection.

However you dress it up, the bottom line is that it is still a Master & Slave relationship, and the element of subjugation and dominion is ever present.

[The Lone Gunman]

No pets.

The very idea of keeping any animals concerns me.

It's somewhat akin to a cruel form of long term torture, because you are creating an unnatural dependency within the animal, that did not previously exist.

You might say that it's a beneficial Master and Slave relationship, in that both sides obtain what they from it.

The Master gains companionship, sometimes pride, joy and happiness.

The Slave gains food, companionship of sorts, hopefully safety and protection.

However you dress it up, the bottom line is that it is still a Master & Slave relationship, and the element of subjugation and dominion is ever present.

I thought it was just me who thought like that. It goes beyond master slave to mental conditioning and grooming for domestic animals though I think cats are in charge of their own relationships.

NOTE: Master slave scenarios can be fun for both whethe voluntary or not.

[Mich the Tester]

No pets.

The very idea of keeping any animals concerns me.

It's somewhat akin to a cruel form of long term torture, because you are creating an unnatural dependency within the animal, that did not previously exist.

You might say that it's a beneficial Master and Slave relationship, in that both sides obtain what they from it.

The Master gains companionship, sometimes pride, joy and happiness.

The Slave gains food, companionship of sorts, hopefully safety and protection.

However you dress it up, the bottom line is that it is still a Master & Slave relationship, and the element of subjugation and dominion is ever present.

Hmmmm. Food for thought, but it seems that cats were already present in ancient Egyptian society, and in fact any ancient society that had grown beyond hunter gatherer toward agriculture. They seem to have gravitated towards humans a very long time ago, perhaps because there's lots of food around people's homes, so arguably their presence was voluntary; they obviously realised that sitting in front of a human looking cute was a good way to get an easy and tasty meal. Their descendants among modern domestic cats have grown to be well adapted to that relationship. Anyway, they can leave if they want to, but most cats come back home in the evenings, perhaps just because they don't know better. I think it's stretching it to call that cruelty though.

[Drewster]

<Pogle in wishing I lived at Drewsters house mode - he has BEES >

I'll have to try that... "Do you wanna meet my Bees!"

Although you do know they are not cuddly don't you?

Aside from my normal smut - I'll let you know when the honey is "due"

Ah how excellent - your house must be a right delightful nightmare!!!

Do you have kids too Drewster?

Well - it is.....

and yes - 3 Drewsterettes