Their conversion is complete

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My parents have had their rescued cat, Lucy, who's their first pet in years, for just over two months now, and have been spoiling her like crazy. Last night when mom and I were talking, she insisted on putting Lucy on the phone, so I could talk to her and hear the cute little squeak their precious darling makes. Of course, I obliged, and Lucy squeaked for me.

Later in the conversation, I realized mom wasn't listening to me so I asked, "Are you still there?" Her response: "I'm here. I was just giving our sweet girl some lovins'."

It appears their conversion to crazy cat people is now complete and I couldn't be more proud.
 

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Originally Posted by eilcon

My parents have had their rescued cat, Lucy, who's their first pet in years, for just over two months now, and have been spoiling her like crazy. Last night when mom and I were talking, she insisted on putting Lucy on the phone, so I could talk to her and hear the cute little squeak their precious darling makes. Of course, I obliged, and Lucy squeaked for me.

Later in the conversation, I realized mom wasn't listening to me so I asked, "Are you still there?" Her response: "I'm here. I was just giving our sweet girl some lovins'."

It appears their conversion to crazy cat people is now complete and I couldn't be more proud.
That is just great! DW brings our little kitten to me at night before putting here in her private room so that we can "kiss each other goodnight". You can see we have had our conversion to crazy cat people long ago...
Oh, the two adult cats are waiting in bed by this time for us to come join them.
 

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That is beautiful!!


My cats have phone conversations with their Grandma, nieces and nephews, too
 

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Originally Posted by eilcon

My parents have had their rescued cat, Lucy, who's their first pet in years, for just over two months now, and have been spoiling her like crazy. Last night when mom and I were talking, she insisted on putting Lucy on the phone, so I could talk to her and hear the cute little squeak their precious darling makes. Of course, I obliged, and Lucy squeaked for me.

Later in the conversation, I realized mom wasn't listening to me so I asked, "Are you still there?" Her response: "I'm here. I was just giving our sweet girl some lovins'."

It appears their conversion to crazy cat people is now complete and I couldn't be more proud.
Further comment on this: My wife and I travel a lot. We have a phone answering machine that can be turned up quite loud and we can call the cats from wherever we are and we know that they are listening to us via the speaker phone!
 

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yes, Eileen, I do believe your parents have gone past the point of no return


I, personally, have never put my cats on the phone
 

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Originally Posted by katiemae1277

yes, Eileen, I do believe your parents have gone past the point of no return


I, personally, have never put my cats on the phone
They're wrapped completely around her paw!
 

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Guilty ... lmao... I put the cat and the dog on the phone to talk to my best friend their "auntie"
 

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I'm so happy to hear that Lucy is doing so well.

Now we know why you're a "Crazy Cat Lady", Eileen....you got it from your Parents....or maybe it's the other way around
 

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You did a wonderful job with them Eileen.


Originally Posted by katiemae1277

yes, Eileen, I do believe your parents have gone past the point of no return


I, personally, have never put my cats on the phone
Mine just yell in the background so they're heard.
 

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Originally Posted by katiemae1277

yes, Eileen, I do believe your parents have gone past the point of no return


I, personally, have never put my cats on the phone
My current lot find the phone an annoyance, when I insist on answering it rather than keeping on scritching. My RB Shasta was known on several occasions to hang it up while I was talking long distance (in the days when LD still subsidized local rates, and therefore a call to my parents cost $1 a minute).

I'd say they are well and truly hooked.
 

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Eileen- I'm so happy for your parents!!!


None of our cats talk unless they want something, so very rarely will they talk when we're on the phone. But Tuxie purrs so loud Gary puts the phone up to his throat so people can hear him purring!


Laurie
 

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Eileen, that's awesome!


Who knew that the poor kitty who was kept in a cage would become the pampered little girl, living with your folks?
 

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Eileen, that is so cute. Butzie doesn't talk on the phone, but my Budgies, they talk every phone call. I think they are saying "to whom is more important to talk to then me?" Since they both talk people talk, it is funny listening to the caller's reply.
 

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This is a victory beyond measure Eileen.


There was a driving reason, that kept you from giving up and doing the hard emotional work required, to finally get Lucy free of her previous negative home environment.

Now we know what that reason was....
Lucy's destiny was with your loving parents.


Lucy...head of household.
 

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That is absolutely wonderful, I am so glad she has converted your parents back!!
 

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if i didnt know better i would sware this is a bad sci-fi movie, "their conversion is now complete" sounds like aliens trying to take over or something. yea ok, too early maybe i should go back to bed. sorry for the interuption........back to your regularly scheduled conversation......
 
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Thanks, guys!

I'm so touched by how much my parents have come to love Lucy and really get a kick out of seeing them interact with her and hearing them talk about her. They been good for each other.

Lucy's a real sweetheart and the most tolerant, patient cat I've ever met. She's does great with letting my nieces and nephews (even the little guys) pet and hold her. Of course, they've been taught to be gentle and respectful of animals, so that helps.

As my mom said the other night, "Lucy belongs here."
 

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Originally Posted by eilcon

As my mom said the other night, "Lucy belongs here."
Awww Eileen...
Tears of joy
 
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