Pics Of My New Buddy

Published on July 15, 2006 By MasonM In Blogging

I managed to get a few pics of Socrates. Wasn't easy

Comments (Page 2)

MasonM

on Jul 15, 2006

#15 by Shovelheat
Sat, July 15, 2006 9:47 PM

[Shovelheat]
Yeah, he's my new truck buddy.

oops! You said TRUCK! Sorry, my bad?

Not into that whole bestiality thang.

MasonM

on Jul 16, 2006

#17 by little-whip
Sun, July 16, 2006 08:43 AM

I'm thinking about the harness thing. Do they make them small enough for a little kitten? I figure the earlier I put one on the easier it will be to him to get used to it.

I got an open type litter box but got the Felin Pine litter which is long pellets instead of the sandy stuff. What concerns me here is that I have yet to see him use it but can't find any other spots he's gone on the carpet or anything. Perhaps he's just discrete as I can't imagine a kitten going this long without needing to urinate.

I've already been treated to the kitty crazies and am, at this moment trying to get him to stopp attacking my feet and shoelaces.

feisty_in_ohio

on Jul 16, 2006

A large pet store should have a harness that will adjust small enough.
He won't like it at first - try to leave it on him till he settles down with it. It may take several "sessions" for him to get the hang of it.
Buddy didn't like it at first - but he figured out it was the only way he would be allowed outside on the rope (we keep a close eye on him when hes' out).
Now he knocks the harness on the floor and meows when he wants to go out!

MasonM

on Jul 16, 2006

#19 by feisty_in_ohio
Sun, July 16, 2006 10:00 AM

A large pet store should have a harness that will adjust small enough.
He won't like it at first - try to leave it on him till he settles down with it. It may take several "sessions" for him to get the hang of it.
Buddy didn't like it at first - but he figured out it was the only way he would be allowed outside on the rope (we keep a close eye on him when hes' out).
Now he knocks the harness on the floor and meows when he wants to go out!

Thanks, I'll look for one.

MasonM

on Jul 16, 2006

#20 by little-whip
Sun, July 16, 2006 10:37 AM

[little-whip]
Perhaps he's just discrete as I can't imagine a kitten going this long without needing to urinate.

You'll need to show him a few times, put him in there and take his front paws and make scratching motions in the litter with them. It may take a while, especially if he was in a cage without a box and had to just pee wherever. usually, their mothers teach them how to use the box.

You might also consider some way of screening off your cab to keep him in the back, unless your berth has a door already, i know some trucks do but ours just had a curtain. You don't want him getting under your gas/brake/clutch pedals at the wrong moment! If this isnt possible, invest in a strong squirt gun, put a single drop of ammonia in the water, and spray him whenever he climbs down there. The ammonia will smell like pee to him...and it's an effective training tool. Just make sure the solution is very weak or you'll hurt his eyes.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. The sleeper just has a curtain. As for the litter box, there was one there at the pet store and I saw him use it. Turns out it was the litter that was confusing him. While doing my shopping this morning I bought some Tidy Cat litter and put that in instead. He used it immediately.

MasonM

on Jul 16, 2006

He likes playing with my shoelaces, so until I get him trained to stay away from my feet I'll just have to wear my boots while driving.

dharmagrl

on Jul 16, 2006

I have read that exposure therapy works so what the hell, I'll try it.

My daughter is mildly allergic to pet dander. She's fine with our pets now, but when we first got them she had a couple of days of itching and sniffling.

Exposure therapy DOES work. I think that you'll find you're ok with Socrates, but you'll react to other animals.

He's adorable, Mason. Truly a cutie!

MasonM

on Jul 16, 2006

#24 by dharmagrl
Sun, July 16, 2006 5:52 PM

[dharmagrl]

I have read that exposure therapy works so what the hell, I'll try it.

My daughter is mildly allergic to pet dander. She's fine with our pets now, but when we first got them she had a couple of days of itching and sniffling.

Exposure therapy DOES work. I think that you'll find you're ok with Socrates, but you'll react to other animals.

He's adorable, Mason. Truly a cutie!

Thanks

xtine

on Jul 16, 2006

Awwww, so cute!!!!

MasonM

on Jul 16, 2006

MasonM

on Jul 16, 2006

#26 by xtine
Sun, July 16, 2006 6:38 PM

Awwww, so cute!!!!

Thanks

island_gurl12

on Jul 16, 2006

Aww, he's gorgeous Mason

Congrats on having a new cat!! I hope he'll adapt to the life of a trucker!

Adventure-Dude

on Jul 17, 2006

He is definitely a cutie. So is the beard gonna make a come back too?

I had not heard of the ammonia bit. If that doesn't work another idea to keep him from getting around the pedals is to lightly sprinkle ground chili powder (chili pequin works well) in the carpet. that way he learns he can hang out on the passenger side. I think a cat would be a great traveling companion. Especially since they sleep alot. Best wishes

Dr Guy

on Jul 17, 2006

Actually this is the funny part, I'm allergic too. I have read that exposure therapy works so what the hell, I'll try it.

My Wife is allergic to a lot of things, and Cats are one of them. However, the Allergist says it is actually the mites on the cats that she is allergic to, not the cat itself.

Great addition to your truck!

Dr Guy

on Jul 17, 2006

I'm thinking about the harness thing. Do they make them small enough for a little kitten? I figure the earlier I put one on the easier it will be to him to get used to it.

Yes. My wife just got one for our cat, and she is about the same size. She loves it as that is the only way she gets to go outside with her older siblings. Try Petsmart.

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