Thanks everyone for sharing our common love of cats. Sounds like all of us have saved at least one or two from the jaws of death or abuse. It's so important to make sure all our "babies" are spayed or neutered AND kept inside. There is so much evidence that reaffirms that indoor pets are happy, healthier, and lead longer lives. Our neighbors had a beautiful orange tabby that adopted me but supposedly lived over there. One day another neighbor asked me if it was my cat because an animal had really torn him up. I was so grieved, and even though I know I will see Mr. Hobbs someday again in heaven, I still miss him so much. If only the humans had thought about the dangers he faced out there!

I currently care for three cats.  Holly is a black and white long hair, with yellow eyes who is 13.  My neighbor was  burrying the kittens people drop off at his place- alive in a sack, ( out here in the country we get a lot of drop off kittens.  The local Humane Scociety doesn't accept cats most of the time, so he gets tired of trying to find homes for them). I must say, I don't know which neighbor it was, a different neighbor happened to be over and rescued Holly from the bag.  When she brought Holly over and told me her situation, I couldn't refuse.  She is my favorite-has a typical cat attitude.  She loves me though, and that's what makes you feel special, you ARE.  She is not a fighter and choses to run away when pushed out of the way when eating, by my second rescued girl, Wyile. Watched her run from garbage can to garbage can 12 years ago in the fall.  When she was just a kitten, I caught her once in my Have-A-Heart trap while trying to catch a raccoon.  She was starving and the peanut butter and cracker made her take a chance.  She ran like crazy when I released her from the cage.  By February, she was as round as a basketball.  The snow was two feet deep and I began letting her sleep in my garage.  When her water dish froze up one night, I told my husband I HAD to let her in, in her "condition".  We made a cat lodge for her in the basement and one night at about 12:00 a.m. I went down to check on her and she was in labor and was blessed with seven babies. I was her midwife and video taped it all.  I found great homes for all the little ones, but couldn't find a home for Wyile.  She is all black with green eyes.  Has the most lush, short fur I've ever seen on a cat-just like velvet too.  She loves people- all people and has to be around everyone.  She is greatful for her life and lets you know it.  I also have an orange short hair that looks and acts just like your Manny.  He's a stray that took 6 months to get close enough to, to feed.  He is an outside buddy who just turned two.  My son named him Tim, after his Uncle Tim who used to be homeless until my sister married him.  Both Tim's are doing great, now.  I have cared for and rescued and found homes for many, many other cats over the years.  All were spayed or neutered and go to the vet.  All are precious and have different personalities.  I was raised to think cats are evil and up to no good.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  I also have a dog and have had two others dogs that lived to 16 and 18 years.  I wish you the best with your Manny.  Thanks for taking him in to your home.  He will love you forever for it!.

I have had many cats over the years growing up...I am a HUGE cat lover, I do not think I could ever live without one. I have two cats right now used to have three.

 

Trixie (15 yrs Old) Crabby as hell but I still love her, she is a farm cat that my neighbour was giving away...just can't resist when you have a box full of cute fuzzy kittens. She weighs about 20 pounds and is a pure black cat with full looong hair.

 

Then theres Smartie (He lived to be about 18 Yrs Old) We just had to put him down this past winter :( He was the most loveable and cuddly cat you could ever have. We got him from the pound, my mom had gone looking for a kitten, but when she saw him it was love at first site. He was an Orangy Copper Colour

 

Then theres my new on Skittles (He's about 2 yrs Old) Boy does this cat have a personality. I got him when I moved away to school, Parents weren't too happy bringing home another cat but they love him just as much as the others. He's the biggest people cat...he loves to lean against you when you are just sitting on the couch, just to be there....He's my bestest friend, I wouldn't be able to live without him!!!

I just came across your blog and it really brightened my day! Thanks Manny! I am thinking of adopting my first pet (cat) of my very own! I recently lost my grandmother who I took care of for 3 years. Now it seems my whole world is changing and the grief is horrible at times. I think having my own "Manny" will help me through this with a little more ease.

Anyway, thanks for sharing your blog!

Hugs,

turtle

I have (9) cats (all from the street or the pound)(the oldest making it to 19) and three dogs and have had a couple of hundred come and go in my life, and I'm telling you cats rule.  They all have there own personalities and quirks.  They can agrivate you to death and turn around and break your heart to pieces (when they pass on); but I wouldn't know what to do with out them they are my babies.  They are always there when you need some lovin and there with a purr to make you feel better; yet when you want to be left alone they just sit quitly by your side.  They aren't as needy as dogs, as a matter of fact they really don't need us (human beings) at all (mine re-inforce that every day. I'm just happy they decided to adopt me.

Look forward to allot more surprises from your cat, mine surprise me with something new every day.  For example I have one (BeBe) that has decided that it is her job that every time I wash my face or brush my teeth (as I'm bending over the sink) to jump on my back and and lay down on my shoulder back area and suppervise the process.

have been owned by many catz and dogz all my life

currently have 23 catz (all spayed and neutered) and 3 dogz (also spayed and neutered)

thanks to help from local humane society

have had 3 female orange cats over the years

have been told orange runs about 70% male to 30% female

love the orange males  really mellow

I love hearing about Manny!  We have a black cat, Kitty, going on 15 yrs. old.  She weighs only 6 lbs and that's the most she's ever weighted. A very prim, proper and petite cat.  My daughter got Kitty when she was a kitten from a lady gladly giving away kittens.  Our daughter married almost 10 yrs ago and we still have Kitty.  Kitty is not a sociable one and usually hides when children are around and will imediately come out from where ever when they leave.  She likes peace and quiet and maybe that comes with living with retired folks.  We love her and she loves us!  May you and Manny have many happy years together.

i had a fluffy red also adopted he was a unusual cat followed me walking the dog and always in driveway when car came home .if window down he jumped in for a hug He also jumped on shoulder unexpectedly for a ride i have 5 kats all strays and all loveable  Muggins was very special , he packed his suitcase every spring and went away for a weekinto the woods i called, i follwed his trai,l but never found him  He found me exactly one week laterfor 12 years. When he was 12 he took that same walk .i looked as before,bur he never came home I live in the country and i will bever know his plight .He never was ill nor did he appear to be  I urge people to keep their cats in as i will never know and there is danger evrywhere they go.I miss him very much They really  do leave paw prints in your heart.....

I have 4 cats, all females, all spayed, and all rescues.  Kitty is 12, Fatzo is 5, Raven is 2 and Missy is 10 months.   All were dump offs that I could not say no too, and they have repaid my kindness many times over.  People say cats don't show love.  I don't believe that at all, My four now and my last cat ,Mouse, who was put to sleep last year because of cancer all have shown me more love than I ever thought possible.   Mouse used to go for walks with me(no leash)  car rides, just like a dog.  I also had a orange cat years ago, she was an apricot color tabby.  Lynn

I have 4 cats, all females, all spayed, and all rescues.  Kitty is 12, Fatzo is 5, raven is 2 and Missy is 10 months.   All were dump offs that I could not say no too, and they have repaid my kindness many times over.  People say cats don't show love.  I don't believe that at all, My four now and my last cat ,Mouse, who was put to sleep last year because of cancer all have shown me more love than I ever thought possible.   Mouse used to go for walks with me(no leash)  car rides, just like a dog.  I also had a orange cat years ago, she was an apricot color tabby.  Lynn

I have an orange cat that is a female. She is currently 12 years old. She isn't a bright orange, kind of a dull orange color. Very shy with strangers, but very gentle and not a fighter at all! She who runs away lives to eat another day I believe is her motto. And eat she does, she weighs 17 pounds!

Is it true all orange cats are male?  I believe the vet told me that.  Does anyone have an orange cat that is female?  If so how orange is it...MJ

My cat's name is Harold and I've had him now for four years.  I adopted him from northshore animal league and he is just the love of my life.  When i drive in the driveway he appears from nowhere.  He recognizes the sound of my carI know that for sure. He also knows when i open a container of yoghurt.  That metal foil sound that you can hardly hear.  As soon as that foil is pulled back again out of nowhere he is pawing my pant leg wanting a some.  Any flovor it doesn't matter.