by Stefanie Plum, Gather Partner Team
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The “Purrrfect” Chat Transcript: The “Purrrfect” Way to Spend Free Time

November 03, 2009 04:33 PM EST (Updated: November 13, 2009 02:44 PM EST)
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http://media-files.gather.com/images/d44/d44/d746/d224/d96/f3/full.jpgWelcome to the “Purrrfect” Chat series. This is a chat session for Gather members to join together to discuss your favorite things. We’ll also include a featured cat fact during each chat for all you cat owners.

Today’s topic: What is the purrrfect way to spend a day to yourself? If you have no responsibilities and no company for the day, how do you enjoy the time to yourself?

The chat takes place tonight at 9PM ET in the comment field below. REFRESH your internet browser to see new comments appear. Gather will draw five members to receive 50 Gather Points™ each.

This week’s cat fact: Before bringing your new kitten home, you’ll need the following basic supplies:
  • Bed or sleeping area
  • Water and food bowls
  • Toys
  • Litter box and litter
  • Cat carrier
  • Brushes and combs
  • Scratching post
  • Kitten Food
  • A collar (and I.D. tags)

Click here for more information on bringing home a new kitten.

 

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Comments: 221

Mari H. Nov 3, 2009, 4:38pm EST
Awww, I can't be here (no longer have a home P/C).
HEYYY! THAT'S MY NAME~ ;)
I totally thought this post was about, or by, you Purrr!
OH NO~ NOT THE ID TAGS!!~ they chafe~

*runs*
Heather L. Nov 3, 2009, 5:02pm EST
Wish I could make but I will be teaching. I spend the day with my kitties, if I have nothing going on. Reading with a cat in my lap is a perfect way to spend my free time.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:23pm EST
Hi Heather, didn't see you on here.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Nov 3, 2009, 6:03pm EST
Well do not have a cat only two doxies!!
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:24pm EST
Angel sent from God W. they are so cute. Are they siblings.
sadeyes52 W. Nov 3, 2009, 6:54pm EST
I'll try to remember. I have a cat that my husband and I adopted when he was 7 weeks old, today he is ten years old, spoiled rotten. He is our baby.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:25pm EST
I know what you mean. I always make sure we have a lot of extra food for our cat and dog instead of for my people family.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 7:52pm EST
My fat cat is 10 years old and her mission in life is to eat us out of house and home. LOL
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 7:53pm EST
Hopefully I can stay awake for this chat
KittyMommy2u W. Nov 3, 2009, 8:24pm EST
Rats, I won't make it tonight either. And, cats are so awesome, too. Mine knows she is loved.
Kim B. Nov 3, 2009, 8:31pm EST
I thought I was late,but apparantly i'm 30 minutes early. Daggone time change! It feels like 9:30 to me.
I'll try and be back.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 8:53pm EST
I'm back , just a few more minutes! yeah!
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 8:57pm EST
Hi Annmarie
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 8:56pm EST
My purrrfect way to spend my day when I have nothing else to do. Read a good book and relax in a nice hot bath tub with bubbles.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 8:58pm EST
Crystal is right here with me. We adopted her 10 years ago and she is an inside kitty. The only thing different with her, we can never hold her???? She was left at a vet's door step and was foster cared until we adopted her. My son named her because at the time we had a dog named Charlie who weighed 171 lbs. He wanted to name the cat with the letter C also.
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 8:58pm EST
Hi everyone. How is everyone tonight?
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 8:59pm EST
Hi Sally, I like to read also when I have nothing to do. Right now I am having a hard time getting into a new book? Too much stress in my life right now.
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:01pm EST
sorry you are going through so much stress. I know how that feels.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:00pm EST
Is this the right place for the conversation chat???
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:01pm EST
yes it is
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:00pm EST
Hi! All.
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:02pm EST
Hi Robbin.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:01pm EST
I Do Believe So.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:01pm EST
I hope so
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:01pm EST
Peyton is right here with me too.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:02pm EST
Hi RobbinLynn! how are you tonite?
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:04pm EST
Feeling better today, yesterday was not so good, but today was better.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:01pm EST
Thanks sally
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:02pm EST
your welcome
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:03pm EST
all of my puppies and cats are always around me. They fallow me everywhere I go.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:04pm EST
how cute. I love animals of all kinds.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:02pm EST
Does anyone else have the same problem where their cat will not let them hold them?
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:04pm EST
Yes we have a cat that is that way. But we ended up getting her when she was 3 years old. she will let you hold her for a few seconds then you have to let her down.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Nov 3, 2009, 9:14pm EST
My first cat, Tigger, was like this. She didn't want to be petted. I tried several treats until I found a brand she liked. Then I tried positive reinforcement. I would pick her up and make her sit in my lap and be petted and then reward her with a few treats. I started out in small amounts of time, like even five seconds. But it worked very quickly. And eventually the treats were optional and Tigger was sitting wherever I was.
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:15pm EST
Hi Sally. My cat gets in his moods like that
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:03pm EST
Annmarie, Thank-You for all the Lovely comments you made on my Pitctures tonight.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:04pm EST
RobbinLynn, your welcome. I love the way you spell your name!
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:03pm EST
I just want to cuddle with her because she is so soft and big. LOL
Bridget ♥ Nov 3, 2009, 9:04pm EST
What is the purrrfect way to spend a day to yourself?

How about a nice coffee, getting my nails done, lunch and a little shopping with a good friend! Then a nice hot relaxing bath at the end of the day in my jetted tub!
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:05pm EST
Bridget that sounds very relaxing.
Bridget ♥ Nov 3, 2009, 9:07pm EST
I could definately use a day like that REALLY soon!
Kim M. Nov 3, 2009, 9:05pm EST
Annemarie-we have 4 cats and only one will let us hold him. I've found that can be pretty typical. My cat I had years ago would only allow you to hold him if you were standing. Forget trying to sit with him!
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:07pm EST
Isn't that strange Kim. I know that cats pick their person but mine has picked none of us.
Kim M. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
Our Sam has picked my husband. He's the cuddlebug. he actually drives us crazy because he wants to be held so much. Our runt molly loves to sit on my lap. Right now she's behind my head because I have my laptop. She won't let us pick her up for anything though!
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:05pm EST
Peyton loves to be held. And I never thought I would admit this to anyone but, He likes it when I rock him in the rocking Chair.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:06pm EST
RobbinLynn, that is so adorable. I wish Crystal would let me hold her. If I am on the couch she will jump and sit near me but once I try and hold her, down she jumps.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:12pm EST
Thank-You! My hubby, thinkd that I have lost it completely. L)
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:34pm EST
Don't all men. Sorry if I offended anyone.
Bridget ♥ Nov 3, 2009, 9:05pm EST
Good evening everyone!
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:05pm EST
Hi Bridget, Lucky you a jetted tub . Now with my fibromyalgia I could sure use one of those!
Bridget ♥ Nov 3, 2009, 9:08pm EST
About 3 years ago we did an addition on our house, added a mater bed/bath and I FINALLY got me a jetted tub! I LOVE it!
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:18pm EST
Good for you. When my son graduates this year I told my hubby that I want a bigger place so I can have more animals. Maybe a jetted tub would be nice too.
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:06pm EST
Hello, I have 12 indoor cats, all rescues, and they think they own our house. They have no problem with making themselves comfortable!
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:07pm EST
wow a lot of cats
sally g. Nov 3, 2009, 9:08pm EST
I have 4 mini Dachshunds and 3 mini baby dachshunds. And 3 cats
Bridget ♥ Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
That's neat that you rescured all of them! Any plans to get more?
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:11pm EST
I don't plan to get more cats but my daughter just rescued 5 kittens, less than 6 weeks old, that someone brought to animal control and the pound was going to kill them. She has them in a box at her house and is bottle feeding the smallest ones and giving the others food from a dish. She also brought home a pit bull that the pound was about to destroy.
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:12pm EST
WOW, I've done that before. I found homes for over 200 when I lived in NY
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:17pm EST
Debbie that was so nice of you. I get so upset when I see cats outside here because the coyotes eat them up.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:06pm EST
Can you tell my Children are Grown?
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:08pm EST
LOL
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
Thank-You for the comment on my name. Its that way since Birth.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:10pm EST
Your so welcome, People always spell my name wrong and put an e in the middle but this is the way my Dad named me.
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:06pm EST
Hello from me and Simba
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:08pm EST
Hi Simba, Oh hi Debbie. how are you doing tonight????
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
Hi Annmarie. Good, and you?
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:44pm EST
Debbie to tell you the truth I am having such a flare up with this fibromyalgia that even the medication hasn't worked.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:07pm EST
Good Lord! 12 Cats How do you keep track of them all?
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
12 cats..OMG you must use up a lot of litter!
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:13pm EST
We use loads of kitty litter! But I know all the cats by name and I don't get them mixed up. I keep the guest room door shut and also my daughter's door to keep the cats out of those rooms.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:16pm EST
Janet, wow, litter is expensive. I have to scoop it everytime she pees or she justs sits near the litter box. She is so different.
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:23pm EST
We buy a generic cat litter at a discount store and it costs less there. I don't get the clumping kind. Sometimes we get litter at Sam's club in 50 pound bags. We dump, wash and refill our 5 litter boxes once or twice a day.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:25pm EST
Keeps you busy,I'am sure.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:35pm EST
Wow, washing the litter boxes every day seems like a lot of work but kittys are worth it
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:08pm EST
Hi Debbie!
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
Hi Robbin
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
My purrrfect way to spend my day when I have nothing else to do. Sleep and crochet
Bridget ♥ Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
A nap sounds perfect!
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:11pm EST
Hi Bridget
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
My perfect way to spend the day with no company or responsibilities is to spend it with my 3 dogs, a lab and 2 pit bulls. I like to train the dogs and to play with them and to just pet them. And, yes, I give them kisses! I like to relax reading dog training books and right now I am reading Cesar Millan's "A Member of the Family."
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:11pm EST
Now that our dog has passed on it took a lot of time to get another one. He is Yogi and he is a handful. He eats his loveseat.
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:14pm EST
The dogs get along with all the cats?
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:19pm EST
My dogs and cats get along great. They even sleep together sometimes. My one cat likes to use my bigger pit bull's chin to scratch the top of her head.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:21pm EST
My dog sleeps on one end of our couch and Crystal sleeps on the other end. But boy can they fight when Yogi wants to play and Crystal doesn't he keeps bothering her and finally the claws come out
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:09pm EST
Debbie, You do great work. Did you crochet anything for Simba???
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:10pm EST
No, he's actually an old boy now. Not very playful, but does love to chase down lizards and frogs-yuck
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:12pm EST
Hey, you can make frog legs. LOL
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:45pm EST
I had an Aunt and Uncle who would eat frog legs. YUK
Beth G. Nov 3, 2009, 9:10pm EST
I just brought two kittens home this week, Garfield, who's leaning next to me as I type, and Carmella. I just adore kitties! Hi everyone!
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:11pm EST
I used to have a Garfield
Beth G. Nov 3, 2009, 9:11pm EST
was he inspired by the comic strip?
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:17pm EST
Yes, he was pretty big at the time
Beth G. Nov 3, 2009, 9:44pm EST
What happened to Garfield?
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 10:12pm EST
Oh that was about 20 years ago
Beth G. Nov 3, 2009, 9:11pm EST
I love being able to play with my cats, take a long bath and enjoying a good movie or book.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:13pm EST
I just adore Kittens. Too bad they don't stay little a bit longer.
Beth G. Nov 3, 2009, 9:45pm EST
I know what you mean Annmarie! I want to take lots of pics of them while they are so tiny! If you want to see photos of them, I just put up a new article with the photos of Carmella and Garfield, but don't feel like you have to go and see it:-)
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:46pm EST
I will when I get off of this chat. I put a picture up of crystal too.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:14pm EST
Crystal is such a picky eater. Does anyone else have the same problem?
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:17pm EST
Yes. Simba will only eat Friskies wet and dry food. Won't touch 9 lives or any people food
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:14pm EST
Beth, where did you get your kittens from
Beth G. Nov 3, 2009, 9:46pm EST
my boyfriend's sister's boss was giving away two kittens, but they had to stay together as they really are very close. I can see why! Last night Garfield went to cuddle with his sister while she was sleeping, it was just the cutest thing.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 10:04pm EST
How adorable, they feel safe with each other
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:17pm EST
We got Peyton from the SPCA. When he was a baby.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:19pm EST
Isn't it funny how we call them babies. But they surely are.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:20pm EST
Yes, It is.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:18pm EST
Does you cat like to eat table food?
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:19pm EST
Only turkey breast in tiny pieces and we have to block her food and litter from our bull dog or he will eat anything
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:23pm EST
Peyton loves ice-cream, Vanilla only.
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:25pm EST
We have to put the cat food up high or the dogs would eat it too. And we have to keep the litter boxes sifted or they will get treats there also. YUCK!
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:36pm EST
Janet, I hear you loud and clear
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:18pm EST
Today I was interviewed by a lady from the Flint newspaper who is doing pit bull stories for the paper on Thursday and on Sunday. The Thursday story will be about how the police MURDERED my daughter's friendly, loving, sweet, loyal pit bull in his own yard. He has never hurt or even threatened anyone and they shot and killed him. We hope the TV will do a story on it too. The Sunday article is about pit bulls in general in this area and about the area's efforts to try to ban them. The reporter was looking for pit bull owners and lovers to quote from. She wanted to come over and pet and photograph my pit bulls but it was late and we work tomorrow, so she did the interview over the phone instead.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:20pm EST
Janet, how did the interview go?
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:27pm EST
The interview went well and the newspaper lady was very nice. I sent her number to Shannon (Aunt Shanny) and asked her to call her because the newspaper lady wanted to talk to her too. I hope she will call. We need all the positive press for pit bulls that we can get!
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:28pm EST
send me the article in my mail if you can. I would love to see it.
Michelle S. Nov 3, 2009, 9:49pm EST
janet you should do a post here with a link to the article. it's so important that people know it's not a breed of dog that makes it bad. people make dogs bad.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Nov 3, 2009, 9:20pm EST
I'm joining this a little late, so I hope my comments aren't too far off topic.

My cat was a stray and for years, I would put food out and go back in the house and watch her eat through the window. Now, she is is my constant companion. She knows one way to lift my mood and help me relax. When I turn off the lights to go to bed, fix my pillows and lay on my side. A few minutes later, the cat will show up. She lines herself up as close to my bag as possible and then just leans in until she slide down onto the bed. It's such a comfort and I think it's her way of wishing me a good night.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:27pm EST
Amanda, that sounds like a really great cat.
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:21pm EST
My other cat Lucky died on 9/11 and was born on St Patricks Day 1996? i think. It was my sisters cat, she left it with my mom when she moved out. I had mom move from NY to FL with me, along came Lucky. Then he became mine when mom died 5 yrs ago.
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:26pm EST
Oh Debbie that is so sad. I lost my dad in 2005 also.
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:24pm EST
Debbie, I'am so sorry you lost your Mom.
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:25pm EST
Thanks. It will be 5 yrs 12/26
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:26pm EST
The day after Christmas. Good Grief.
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:27pm EST
Yes it was a rough few months. All that plus the big hurricanes
my perfect day? sleeping in, a long hot bath, and a good book
Debbie W. Nov 3, 2009, 9:28pm EST
I don't think i've taken a bath in years. Always a shower. I don't know if I could get my big ol' butt back up if i sat down in the tub-lol
ha-ha, Debbie! too funny! I don't sleep much, having two two-year olds, so a bath is a good excuse to lay down for a bit!
RobbinLynn B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:27pm EST
Would't it be great if we could have Video Camers up, so we all could see each other's PetS?
Annmarie B. Nov 3, 2009, 9:29pm EST
I have a camera and video right on my computer but my cat wouldn't let me pick her up to show her off.
Janet H. Nov 3, 2009, 9:29pm EST
That would be neat! My 3 dogs are all asleep on my bed. And the cats are sleeping scattered around the house.
Justin Reid Nov 3, 2009, 9:28pm EST
Sleeping, play video games and eating delicious food!!