For Saturday's Critters this week, I re-share some photos about my grand-cat Shiva.
The following series were taken about 10 years ago. My son and his wife trained her as a kitten. They had the equipment and instructions, starting with a little litter box on top of the toilet, then the bottom was cut out, and finally it was removed completely.
She uses the toilet, but can't flush, nor scratch adequately to dispose of her leavings. However, isn't she a smart gal? There are little yellow puddles still left in the shower floor however. Yet, if I had a cat who didn't require cat litter, I would be able to breathe around her, I bet.
However, she lives with family members in another state, for now at least!! When I recently visited them I discovered sharing a potty with Shiva meant I should always flush after I used it, or she'd be leaving some message on the seat for me!
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Today's quote:
Adults who are racked with death anxiety are not odd birds who have contracted some exotic disease, but men and women whose family and culture have failed to knit the proper protective clothing for them to withstand the icy chill of mortality. -Irvin D. Yalom, psychiatrist and professor (b. 13 Jun 1931)
I don't think I'd share a bathroom with a cat, however beloved!
ReplyDeleteOh I have, whether the little pan was just over on the side, or now whenever I visit Shiva. No problem, but then again I've always been a cat lady.
Delete...smarter than some people.
ReplyDeleteNot sure I understand what you mean...some people who aren't toilet trained? I doubt there are very many of them over the age of 2.
DeleteI am not sure about that unless she had her own toilet. But it would help with the littler chore, which is quite onerous with our puss.
ReplyDeleteYes, and actually cats are quite clean...always cleaning themselves. The little isn't just a chore, but brings lots of dust (no matter what they say) into the air.
DeleteThat cat is brilliant! Litter boxes are problematic and fairly disgusting but allowing cats to wander the garden is also a problem. Shiva is the cat of the century! Kudos to training even though there may be some misses- there are misses by adult men also -I would rather deal with a cat's misses.
ReplyDeleteYou said it. My feelings exactly!
Deletewow! Shiva ~ you are smarter than many humans plus adorable too ~ hugs,
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Yes, she's a real sweetheart!
DeleteSmart cat!
ReplyDeleteHello, Barb
ReplyDeleteThey are all cute kitties and photos. It is a smart cat that knows how to use a toilet.
I hope you are feeling good. Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Hi Barbara, I finally published another item on my blogsite and will do so from time to time. As for the grandcat, very impressive. My grandmother had a cat who would use the toilet.. As for the negative comments about men using the loo, no body is perfect. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteinteresting...just interesting, it must be a very smart cat!! have a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteThat is interesting! My son tried it, but his cat didn't take to it.
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it does for them if their instinct to cover it up can't happen!