Newbie + Guinness

Hello

I am new (well registered yesterday). Just wanted to tell you about my little black boy, Guinness. I have had him since 2nd December 2003 and he is coming up for 6 months old. Such a lovely little boy and always a joy to see when I get home from work.

I have decided to keep in indoors for as long as possible. However, he has gone out into the garden by himself but he is not too keen to stay out on his own for long. I think he's a little timid of the outside and also I guess it's too cold for him. I don't mind either way - as long as he is happy.

He is a spoilt little boy with soooo many toys. Lots of my friends bought him presents at Christmas and I ended up with 15 toy balls for him to play with! I spend my evenings fishing toy mice out from under the sofas for him to play with!

Anyway, here's a picture - soon to be updated as this was taken the 2nd day I got him;

Hi Gilly and Guinness and welcome to the site.
I remember when my Rosie was that age as if it were only yesterday!. I thought she had too many toys but it looks like Guinness is in the lead!!.

Rosie is also a housecat, and she seems happy. Enjoy your stay.

I can't see the picture for some reason?

Oh no cant see the pic either

Welcome to TCS!
Aww, Guinness is so cute!

Kittens are precious at that age! And Guiness is a cutie!

May I ask why you want him to go outside? Inside kitties live happy, healthy lives without having to worry about predators, bugs, cars and running away! Its your final decision, but my boys don't miss it.

Sandy

Welcome to the site! Guinness is a real cutie! I have a soft spot for black lover-boy kitties - I have one myself!

Imagestation has been problematic as of late, so I saved Guinness' picture and will attach it for all to see. www.Photobucket.com is a good service that allows (in the rules even!) remote linking, and is also free.

Heidi to the rescue again!!

Gilly, Guinness is a sweetie

Welcome to the site Gilly and Guinness I have to agree with Sandy. Try keeping your boy inside if possible. They are much healthier that way. I have 7 cats and they all stay inside. They have lots of toys and I play with them as much as I can. I too spend much time looking under the sofa, stereo, bed looking for lost toys.

Originally posted by Sweets
May I ask why you want him to go outside? Inside kitties live happy, healthy lives without having to worry about predators, bugs, cars and running away! Its your final decision, but my boys don't miss it.

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It's not that I want him to go outside - I don't want to restrict him. If he wants to eventually then I will let him. At present I am not forcing him either way as I can understand the dangers out there for him. Plus as he is a black kitten/cat if he ever does go outside I will make sure that I keep him indoors at night.

I think it's a case of time will tell but atm he is not really that bothered - I just don't want him to miss out

Hope that made sense!

Originally posted by valanhb
Imagestation has been problematic as of late, so I saved Guinness' picture and will attach it for all to see.

www.Photobucket.com is a good service that allows (in the rules even!) remote linking, and is also free.

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Thanks for posting that for me I always use image station and this is the first time that I have had problems.

Hello Gilly and Guinness.

He's adorable.

Welcome . Guinness eh? Wouldn't have to do with the fact that he is the same color as a certain rich, thick, black ale huh?

Originally posted by Sang72
Welcome

. Guinness eh? Wouldn't have to do with the fact that he is the same color as a certain rich, thick, black ale huh?

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That stuff is goooood

Aw he's a cutey. Welcome to TCS to you both, good on you for giving him that freedom

Welcome Gilly! Guiness is very cute! And he has a great name.

HI, and welcome to the cat site... your little black kitty is so cute....... I let my cats out during warm weather,but only on a leash.......they have a harness they wear for outside.....I too fish out toys from under the radiator...we even have a special stick we use.....{lefese stick] works well.....lol

Hi and welcome to TCS Gilly and Guinness

Guinness is a cutie pie

To TCS and enjoy your stay . Your sweetie looks very cute