Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
Hi, If you do put carpet, don't use burber! It will unravel from the pulling of the claws. At 03:56 PM 6/28/2010, you wrote: >No jokes please! >I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first >thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. >The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides >as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the top >removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet >and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes >for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would >indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid >wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy >attached >--- >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >with many resources for the blind. >http://www.lennymchugh.com >Lenny >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >addressing. >Help stop identity theft. > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit the archives page at the following address >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >Man list just send a blank message to: >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > > > >__ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >signature database 3975 (20090330) __ > >The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > >http://www.eset.com
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
Sounds quite interesting, I just can not get a mental picture. Would you send me more detail? - Original Message - From: "Blaine Deutscher" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:45 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house when I built a cat house for my mom I made it out of plywood and two-by-twos and put carpet on the outside so they can climb the cat house and play inside it. It had two levels, a hole in the front where they could go in and jump up to the second level which was half of the size of the bottom, the top had a hole that they could go in there. They would run up and down inside that thing and up and down the outside of it. It was great and they loved it. Blaine - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house Aloha Lenny, Is this supposed to be a house for the cat to stay inside? I just wonder because if it can get out, it will probably continue to scratch it's favorite furniture anyway. I have found that having more than one scratching post works well, and you put them in front of the things you don't want them to scratch. A little catnip on the scratching post gets their attention. I also think a person has to be diligent about removing them from things that are not appropriate to scratch. It takes some doing, but it's worth it in the long run. Some of my friends have used a squirt gun to shoot them when they are doing in appropriate scratching, but my aim isn't that good. Betsy At 10:56 AM 6/28/2010, you wrote: >No jokes please! >I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first >thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. >The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides >as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the >top >removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet >and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes >for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would >indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid >wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy >attached >--- >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >with many resources for the blind. >http://www.lennymchugh.com >Lenny >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >addressing. >Help stop identity theft. > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit the archives page at the following address >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >Man list just send a blank message to: >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
when I built a cat house for my mom I made it out of plywood and two-by-twos and put carpet on the outside so they can climb the cat house and play inside it. It had two levels, a hole in the front where they could go in and jump up to the second level which was half of the size of the bottom, the top had a hole that they could go in there. They would run up and down inside that thing and up and down the outside of it. It was great and they loved it. Blaine - Original Message - From: Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house Aloha Lenny, Is this supposed to be a house for the cat to stay inside? I just wonder because if it can get out, it will probably continue to scratch it's favorite furniture anyway. I have found that having more than one scratching post works well, and you put them in front of the things you don't want them to scratch. A little catnip on the scratching post gets their attention. I also think a person has to be diligent about removing them from things that are not appropriate to scratch. It takes some doing, but it's worth it in the long run. Some of my friends have used a squirt gun to shoot them when they are doing in appropriate scratching, but my aim isn't that good. Betsy At 10:56 AM 6/28/2010, you wrote: >No jokes please! >I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first >thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. >The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides >as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the >top >removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet >and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes >for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would >indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid >wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy >attached >--- >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >with many resources for the blind. >http://www.lennymchugh.com >Lenny >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >addressing. >Help stop identity theft. > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit the archives page at the following address >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >Man list just send a blank message to: >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
This is just for indoors. It will be designed for play and a place to hide. I also intended to add a scratching post. I think and hope that the fact that she can lay on top or hide inside and have several things to occupy her may help. When they are home there is no problem. But when they go out is when the damage happens. - Original Message - From: "Betsy Whitney, Dolphin Press" To: Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 5:14 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house Aloha Lenny, Is this supposed to be a house for the cat to stay inside? I just wonder because if it can get out, it will probably continue to scratch it's favorite furniture anyway. I have found that having more than one scratching post works well, and you put them in front of the things you don't want them to scratch. A little catnip on the scratching post gets their attention. I also think a person has to be diligent about removing them from things that are not appropriate to scratch. It takes some doing, but it's worth it in the long run. Some of my friends have used a squirt gun to shoot them when they are doing in appropriate scratching, but my aim isn't that good. Betsy At 10:56 AM 6/28/2010, you wrote: >No jokes please! >I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first >thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. >The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides >as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the >top >removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet >and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes >for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would >indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid >wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy >attached >--- >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >with many resources for the blind. >http://www.lennymchugh.com >Lenny >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >addressing. >Help stop identity theft. > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit the archives page at the following address >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >Man list just send a blank message to: >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
HisVet the same one that I use for Toga will not do that. The only time that cat is outside is when she is taken to the Vet. - Original Message - From: "Tom Hodges" To: Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 1:05 PM Subject: RE: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house If this is not an outside cat, why don't you consider having it de clawed? They can do it a laser now, which is supposed to be pain free. I had it done to my cat about 8 yearrs ago and he was running around like nothing happened the same evening. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 4:56 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house No jokes please! I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the top removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy attached --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
Aloha Lenny, Is this supposed to be a house for the cat to stay inside? I just wonder because if it can get out, it will probably continue to scratch it's favorite furniture anyway. I have found that having more than one scratching post works well, and you put them in front of the things you don't want them to scratch. A little catnip on the scratching post gets their attention. I also think a person has to be diligent about removing them from things that are not appropriate to scratch. It takes some doing, but it's worth it in the long run. Some of my friends have used a squirt gun to shoot them when they are doing in appropriate scratching, but my aim isn't that good. Betsy At 10:56 AM 6/28/2010, you wrote: >No jokes please! >I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first >thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. >The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides >as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the top >removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet >and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes >for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would >indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid >wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy >attached >--- >Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous >with many resources for the blind. >http://www.lennymchugh.com >Lenny >Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when >addressing. >Help stop identity theft. > > > > > >Send any questions regarding list management to: >blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com >To listen to the show archives go to link >http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 >Or >ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > >The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. >http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > >Visit the archives page at the following address >http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > >For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy >Man list just send a blank message to: >blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > >
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
cats as you know have their own way of doing things. so for some the scratching posts which I have done before made out of willow works just fine and then some cats apparently look at this work you did in building a scratching postand think " excuse me".. .L On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 04:56:11PM -0400, Lenny McHugh wrote: > No jokes please! > I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first > thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. > The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides > as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the top > removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet > and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes > for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would > indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid > wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy > attached > --- > Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > with many resources for the blind. > http://www.lennymchugh.com > Lenny > Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > addressing. > Help stop identity theft. > > > > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list > just send a blank message to: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > > -- Now I lay me back to sleep. The speaker's dull; the subject's deep. If he should stop before I wake, Give me a nudge for goodness' sake. -- Anonymous
RE: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
If this is not an outside cat, why don't you consider having it de clawed? They can do it a laser now, which is supposed to be pain free. I had it done to my cat about 8 yearrs ago and he was running around like nothing happened the same evening. -Original Message- From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lenny McHugh Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 4:56 PM To: handyman-blind Subject: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house No jokes please! I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the top removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square holes for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use solid wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy attached --- Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous with many resources for the blind. http://www.lennymchugh.com Lenny Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when addressing. Help stop identity theft. Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_p age&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links
Re: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house
I built one for our cats several years ago. It is outside so they can be outside and enjoy watching the birds and getting fresh air. I didn't include any carpeting but they had rough wood which was good for their claws and gave them lots to scratch. I thought about installing a pole or tunnel but never made it. I used plain old pine and had a second level which they could acces up a ramp. I enclose it with simple garden fencing and made a door by which we could put them in and retrieve them. My daughter painted it purple, after the K-State Wild Cats colors. We recently lost one of our cats, but they did get lots of pleasure in their old Cat house and I enjoyed telling folks I built a Cat House, haha! - Original Message - From: "Lenny McHugh" To: "handyman-blind" Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 3:56 PM Subject: [BlindHandyMan] making a cat house > No jokes please! > I have a friend who's cat is destroying some of their furniture. I first > thought about making a scratching post but the houseidea might be better. > The cat could hide inside or sleep on the top. She could scratch the sides > as much as she likes and play with a toy on the side. I want to make the > top > removable for easy cleaning if necessary. the bottom inside will be carpet > and probably the top as well. I am not sure if I want round or square > holes > for the little beast to enter. Since this cat loves to claw would > indoor/outdoor carpet work? Also would plywood be ok, or should I use > solid > wood? On the side I plan to use an old style screen door spring with a toy > attached > --- > Please visit my home page; it is motivational, inspirational and humorous > with many resources for the blind. > http://www.lennymchugh.com > Lenny > Please Copy and Paste into New Message to pass along. Use BCC line when > addressing. > Help stop identity theft. > > > > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: > blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com > To listen to the show archives go to link > http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 > Or > ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ > > The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. > http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday > > Visit the archives page at the following address > http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ > > For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man > list just send a blank message to: > blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links > > > Send any questions regarding list management to: blindhandyman-ow...@yahoogroups.com To listen to the show archives go to link http://www.acbradio.org/pweb/index.php?module=pagemaster&PAGE_user_op=view_page&PAGE_id=33&MMN_position=47:29 Or ftp://ftp.acbradio.org/acbradio-archives/handyman/ The Pod Cast address for the Blind Handy Man Show is. http://www.acbradio.org/news/xml/podcast.php?pgm=saturday Visit the archives page at the following address http://www.mail-archive.com/blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com/ For a complete list of email commands pertaining to the Blind Handy Man list just send a blank message to: blindhandyman-h...@yahoogroups.comyahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blindhandyman/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: blindhandyman-dig...@yahoogroups.com blindhandyman-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: blindhandyman-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
