tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post6409906928233454321..comments2024-01-27T01:29:47.634-05:00Comments on ~Tails from the Foster Kittens~: NBC's The Secret Lives of Pets is hogwash #PetCrazyConnie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-45430157457983407042015-02-15T08:35:30.618-05:002015-02-15T08:35:30.618-05:00What idiots. Whiskers The Cat was the least solita...What idiots. Whiskers The Cat was the least solitary animal imaginable. He loved being around his people and when we weren't available to follow around or sit with he went found animal companions. He could often be found next door playing with the neighbor's dog and when a Spaniel was abandoned in our neighborhood Whiskers brought him home. And he always welcomed the kittens we brought home into the family. Whiskers, Socks and Squall-n-Baby always slept together and ate together. Alastriona, The Cats and Dogs https://www.blogger.com/profile/13233710830920626326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-38879716722103969262014-10-12T04:48:28.740-04:002014-10-12T04:48:28.740-04:00No, she doesn't "care for them" A co...No, she doesn't "care for them" A couple of years ago, I heard her say that the cats are confined to the basemen because Martha will not tolerate any of their fur getting on her furniture and is unwilling to do without any of her many house plants that "heaven forbid" the cats might mangle & chew on. She didn't mean she worried about the cats possibly eating a poisonous plant, she meant she didn't want the cats to touch her precious plants and possibly break a leaf or branch. I got the impression that the cats she owns are likely for breeding purposes only and, yes, the house staff feeds & grooms the cats in Martha's place. She doesn't know to love any living thing as far as I can tell.Ellen in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484004145095198712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-38361234246909414692014-09-29T11:58:59.837-04:002014-09-29T11:58:59.837-04:00We don't watch junk TV which is anything NBC o...We don't watch junk TV which is anything NBC or ABC call "news"...just sayin'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-28208522892608772482014-09-28T20:59:44.112-04:002014-09-28T20:59:44.112-04:00There are so many shows about pets that are a load...There are so many shows about pets that are a load of rubbish which is why I don't watch them Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-1162965888243674412014-09-28T14:46:14.935-04:002014-09-28T14:46:14.935-04:00Meowllo, me name is Deztinee and me has a sisfur n...Meowllo, me name is Deztinee and me has a sisfur named Alexandra. Weez awe called Dezi and Lexi fur short. Weez be Service Cats (not therapy cats or companion animals, but working trained service cats) fur ow hooman mommy. Hoo we luv unconditionally. We stawt ow meownins luvin' and massagin' mommy cuz hers can't move hers body in da meownin'. And of course wez do want bwekky, but weez offen wanna cuddle a little longer just cuz weez wanna be wiff mommy. Weez fink yous posty is gweat and while weez didn't see this show yous talkin' 'bout weez not like Martha Stewart at all and nevew hav. It makes us vewy angwy too when peeps say dogs be better pets and dat cays be aloof and uncawin', cuz itjust isn't twue. But weez wuldn't want any of those peeps anywhere near us anyways. Good fur yous fur stickin' up fur us felines. Fanks.<br /><br />Luv ya'<br /><br />Dezi, Lexi and mommyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-23492525765290987542014-09-28T13:22:41.515-04:002014-09-28T13:22:41.515-04:00I had very little respect for both NBC and Ms. Ste...I had very little respect for both NBC and Ms. Stewart prior to reading this, but now that has dropped even lower, if possible! And we wonder why adoption rates for dogs are higher than they are for cats?!?!? A Tonk's Tailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14276448224888065025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-28714973927820847332014-09-28T13:06:22.618-04:002014-09-28T13:06:22.618-04:00Bravo!! Great post and I am so glad I did not watc...Bravo!! Great post and I am so glad I did not watch any of that. People who feel that way about cats have never loved a cat in my opinion. I have always had both cats and dogs there have been times when a cat paw would be on one of my hands and a dog paw on the other. We have had as many as 13 cats living with as many as 3 dogs...all got along well. Cats and dogs both will love you if you love them and take good care of them...they will love you back and either are capable of saving your life if need be. Hugs and nose kisses!Just Magshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05759998899852167388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-36684728871716896852014-09-28T12:59:07.591-04:002014-09-28T12:59:07.591-04:00Wow. I've not watched the show...but based on ...Wow. I've not watched the show...but based on your blow-by-blow, I'm appalled. You couldn't be more right, Connie... I absolutely love everything you wrote in your last paragraph. ...as you were surrounded by your cats. <br /><br />Is it possible to lose respect for someone whom you had no respect for in the first place? If so, just apply that to Martha Stewart X 10. <br /><br />NBC should be ashamed of themselves.<br /><br />GLOGIRLYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900083227471046241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-42103622359619074742014-09-28T11:48:01.292-04:002014-09-28T11:48:01.292-04:00OMG I am glad I didn't see this! I have never ...OMG I am glad I didn't see this! I have never liked Martha Stewart and now I have a better understanding of why! Hope her assistants take care of her pets because with that attitude I am sure she is a poor pet caretaker period! I hate ignorance, especially when spread by high powered people. You have research groups and tons of money backing you, get it right! Totally insulted right now! Grrrrr!<br />Marty and the Gang's MomMarty the Manxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802674568278041885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-69245219360816608192014-09-27T19:01:13.743-04:002014-09-27T19:01:13.743-04:00Stewart has 4 cats you relate? Well, it must be b...Stewart has 4 cats you relate? Well, it must be because of her business. She sure isn't caring for them. Her helpers are. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-20401013658848181692014-09-27T08:20:10.985-04:002014-09-27T08:20:10.985-04:00I hate shows on cats and dogs or just cats. They ...I hate shows on cats and dogs or just cats. They are NEVER going to get it right. They just repeat the useless hogwash that started however long ago, and never bother to try to sort our what is wrong. MY cats have always loved me because...SURPRISE! If you love them, they love you back! And show it!! That's what Katie's blog is all about. Her love of me. That I love her too is a given and obvious. But it's a relationship that we BOTH have worked on and contributed to. Katie Isabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298277081648176277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-38464320473560865202014-09-15T19:30:50.977-04:002014-09-15T19:30:50.977-04:00I like Brian's comment about comparing dogs an...I like Brian's comment about comparing dogs and cats--like comparing a hammer with a screwdriver. I was thinking how could anyone make any comparison like that. Some network programming is just plain stupid and a waste of time. Unfortunately, people will see it and come away with a distorted view of cats or confirm their dislike of them. Fr. Tom Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917538617477786013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-10900913205123057722014-09-15T15:01:44.864-04:002014-09-15T15:01:44.864-04:00Wow, I can't believe that these "cat expe...Wow, I can't believe that these "cat experts" are perpetuating these misconceptions about cats. That's just terrible. I have five cats - they all get along, and they all DO care about me and my husband both. And I play with all of them together - they love it! These people have obviously never had a real relationship with a cat before. Kitty Cat Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978126320438142371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-64138755127668523922014-09-15T12:46:35.626-04:002014-09-15T12:46:35.626-04:00I'm so glad I didn't watch this. I haven&#...I'm so glad I didn't watch this. I haven't had many cats in my lifetime and even I agree this is hog wash.Nature by Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02476527739423885646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-71895671228089785982014-09-15T10:40:46.770-04:002014-09-15T10:40:46.770-04:00Argh. Stuff like this is so frustrating. Martha St...Argh. Stuff like this is so frustrating. Martha Stewart especially makes me mad. What a wasted opportunity all around.<br /><br />Unrelated: Kit's toe floof is so cute! :)The Rosie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848715026648585715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-19372884549297696432014-09-15T10:33:41.659-04:002014-09-15T10:33:41.659-04:00I didn't see this show, but I have been disapp...I didn't see this show, but I have been disappointed over all by these news stations covering pets. First the coverage of shelter dogs and their dangers and then one person saying that they use a shock collar to keep their dog from getting hit by a car.<br /><br />People who are so obviously ignorant about animals calling themselves experts and speaking to a very large audience of people who believe them kind of worries me.Kimberly Gauthier, Dog Nutrition Blogger for Keep the Tail Wagginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021211954887075184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-85293114605614628592014-09-15T06:26:56.062-04:002014-09-15T06:26:56.062-04:00So glad that the head peep didn't see this. Ju...So glad that the head peep didn't see this. Just the description has her blood boiling! It's beyond any of us why cats are consistently "second class pets" to so many people.<br /><br />Did Martha Stewart ever take back her position on declawing from earlier this year? After that, she's not credible, but unfortunately, she has the public ear. Cats Herd Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15571176442884334134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-32751252379552535952014-09-14T19:51:50.907-04:002014-09-14T19:51:50.907-04:00I agree! I watched the first 30 minutes of the sho...I agree! I watched the first 30 minutes of the show, but couldn't bring myself to watch the rest, because most of the so-called cat experts didn't sound like they understood cats at all. I agree with you completely on all of the points in your post. The show only served to misinform and reinforce myths.(angel) Grrreta and Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511991406504228234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-2174269866828987912014-09-14T12:27:09.205-04:002014-09-14T12:27:09.205-04:00I did not watch the show and I'm glad...
I thi...I did not watch the show and I'm glad...<br />I think Brian Hare had a great point, too. Cats and dogs are so different. I do not like that they even discussed "which is the better pet." That is really hogwash to me. Tamagohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08146082320211034945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-47375828059253974312014-09-14T10:44:03.565-04:002014-09-14T10:44:03.565-04:00The mom saw most of it and was sadly disappointed,...The mom saw most of it and was sadly disappointed, too. When the so-called "cat expert" said cats purr because they want you to do something...that's when she started tuning out and only half-watched. It was very dog-centric and really missed the mark as far as cats are concerned. Hisses at NBC.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916103855538422451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-60562821085535618842014-09-14T09:29:08.167-04:002014-09-14T09:29:08.167-04:00I am glad I missed that show or I would have been ...I am glad I missed that show or I would have been as annoyed as you are. pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-72399468934016815682014-09-13T23:41:28.661-04:002014-09-13T23:41:28.661-04:00I watched it last night. Not impressed at all. I...I watched it last night. Not impressed at all. I also wondered why they didn't talk about Tara the Hero Cat. So many interesting and positive things they could have said about cats, and they hardly said anything! Pretty sad when the best quote about whether cats or dogs make the better pet comes from the dog expert. Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721189773829060048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-90978284000243447992014-09-13T22:21:54.901-04:002014-09-13T22:21:54.901-04:00It is a really good thing my human didn't see ...It is a really good thing my human didn't see that show because just your description of it made her blood pressure rise! How come we kitties are so popular on the internet and so totally misunderstood, even now? **sigh** Sparkle didn't tell me I had so much work ahead!Summer at sparklecat.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06624833066564341341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-79092268758665077512014-09-13T21:55:54.345-04:002014-09-13T21:55:54.345-04:00I recorded it but haven't watched it yet. Wond...I recorded it but haven't watched it yet. Wondering now if I want to...Melissa, Mudpie and Angel Truffles (Mochas, Mysteries and Meows)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10018684568201043569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-42549446084824510942014-09-13T21:10:37.607-04:002014-09-13T21:10:37.607-04:00I'm ever so happy I missed that piece of sensa...I'm ever so happy I missed that piece of sensationalist hogwash.Katnip Loungehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276522333751867680noreply@blogger.com