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Cathood vs Kittenhood

I love cats. I better – I have 8. Ish… An 11 year old, 4 3 year olds, and 3 2 year olds. All of them have grown out of their kittenhood. Here`s the thing about our guy`s – they aren`t bored. A bored cat is a destructive cat.

Cats grow up so fast. Kittens are adorable. They have to be, otherwise we`d kill them. They pack all the fun and the rambunctiousness of childhood into 1 year. Everything is a toy. Everything. And they are as clumsy as an elephant on roller skates. If there is something to knock over … just like a kid … they will knock it over. And then give you a look of … “I didn`t do that. You didn`t see anything. Can`t prove nothing.” The best way to deal with knocking over phase … move your stuff. Or get ready to pick up your stuff on a regular basis. But watch out for glass. It can cut paws or nosy noses that are curious about what they just did.

If you have 1 kitten you will need to make sure the little guy has lots of kitty approved toys. And be ready to play with them. Yes… you as a “parent” need to supply interaction with the “kid.” It really does help keep them from getting bored and destructive. And destructive is bad – very bad. Also if you have an older cat, don`t expect the older cat to pay attention or even like the kitten. Don`t expect them to get along. Detante may be the best you`ll ever get. Don`t forget to give both cats attention. They will get jealous of one another.

If you have a pair (or more) of babies they will entertain themselves to a certain extent – increasing the chase factor and the knock over potential (but it`s so much fun to watch). Toys and interaction are still very much needed for multiple cats. It also creates a bond between you and the kitten.

One more essential “toy” is a scratching post. They are essential for climbing, sharpening, playing, and napping. I have 4. 1 small, 2 medium, and 1 floor to ceiling. I also have several scratching pads – flat things for the cats to pick at to help keep the claws under control.

The good news is that kittenhood only lasts for about a year. Its also the bad news. There is nothing cuter than a kitten. It may seem like the kitten will never grow out of being a maniac… but take my word for it… they will. And a happy kitty is a good kitty.

Stargate SG-1, The Serpent’s Lair, Quote

Master Bra’tac: The shield generators are far below. There, in the very bowels of the ship. We must climb down several decks, through the length of the ship. Then, taking our weapons, we must… [O’Neill pulls the pins on two hand-grenades and drops them into the shield generators, blowing them up.]
Colonel Jack O’Neill: Grenades.
Teal’c: This vessel is no longer protected by an energy field.
Captain Samantha Carter: So that’s it?
Teal’c: That is it.
Jack: I think what the Captain is asking is, “What now?”
Bra’tac: Now we die.
Jack: Well that’s a bad plan. Where are the glider bays from here?

Stargate SG-1, One False Step, Quote

Colonel Jack O’Neill: Well, I think you might be losing what’s left of your mind.
Dr. Daniel Jackson: What’s that supposed to mean?
Jack: It means that on a good day you can be a little flaky.
Daniel: And on a good day you can be a little ignorant and condescending.
Jack: You’re obviously misreading a basic philosophical difference of opinion on how to handle a crisis.
Daniel: Oh please! We have a-a difference of opinion on just about everything!
Jack: Give me an example.
Daniel: U-u-u, I don’t know! Pick something! How – how about – how about mythology!
Jack: Rumors, lies, fairytales.
Daniel: [Daniel spins around bouncing animatedly waving his hands.] You see! See! See! See! See! See!
[Alien #1 toddles up to them, as Daniel starts yelling.]
Daniel: Mythology is one of the primary motivations for cultural development!
Jack: [yelling] Maybe it is, what’s that got to do with filming a plant?
Daniel: [yelling] Exactly!
Jack: [yelling] What does that mean?!
Daniel: [yelling] I don’t know!
[Alien #1 looks from O’Neill to Daniel and back, blinking his confusion, he smiles at O’Neill and Daniel. O’Neill seems to realize they have crossed the line.]

Stargate SG-1, Bane, Quote

Ally: Hi!
Teal’c: [Grinning.] Greetings, Ally.
Ally: You’re okay.
Teal’c: [giving a slight nod] Thanks to you I am feeling much better.
Ally: Aw, man, it was no sweat. You look way better. I guess you can’t really tell me what happened…all that top-secret, James Bond stuff, right?
Teal’c: That is correct. To show my gratitude, I have brought you a new weapon.
[Teal’c holds up a huge Super-Soaker water gun, and Ally gasps, her eyes practically pop out of her head.] Teal’c: One with increased range and firepower.
Ally: Wicked! This is so cool! Have any time to play?
Dr. Daniel Jackson: Uh, actually we …
[A large stream of water suddenly blasts Teal’c in the chest as Ally pulls the trigger on her new toy. Teal’c slowly looks down at the wet spot on his chest while a musing Daniel wipes a little water out of his own eye, which had been hit by some of the splash. Ally giggles and runs off.]
Dr. Daniel Jackson: Guess we shouldn’t have loaded it, huh?
[Teal’c pulls out some sunglasses and puts them on, while Daniel wipes away more water on his face. Teal’c then turns to Daniel.] Teal’c: How else would she defend herself?
[Teal’c then turns his water gun on Daniel and fires point-blank range into Daniel’s chest. Daniel gasps lightly at the shock of the cold water on his chest as Teal’c takes off down the hall after Ally.] Daniel: How else?
[Daniel wipes his eye again, then pulls his tee-shirt away from his chest and flaps it rapidly, shaking out the water.]

Stargate SG-1, Bane, Quote

Colonel Jack O’Neill: He saved your smarmy ass and everyone else on this planet. Does that count for anything in your world?
Colonel Harry Maybourne: Absolutely. I am thrilled to get the chance to thank him personally.
Jack: General Hammond, request permission to beat the crap out of this man.
[Maybourne looks a little nervously to General Hammond and then back to O’Neill. General Hammond looks at O’Neill with a hint of a smile on his face as he appears to be contemplating the request. O’Neill glares at Maybourne.]