Cats in HH

Post by **pj2904** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 4:16 pm

Hi,

I have read loads about dogs in Thailand. I was just wondering if the domestic pussy is as popular.

Thanks.

Post by **Guess** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 5:52 pm

I have found many differing opinions on cats many that are similar to those in the west. Most people seem to prefer dogs and here in Thailand black cats are thought to be unlucky.

I personally prefer all animals to be in their natural environment wherever possible and domestication over the millenia has produce some very unnarural results.

My wife band I have inherited a dog and a cat who are both well cared for and loved. We also have fish. All of them have their own characters and are always a source of amusement. All of them are treated well by guests but the cat seems to get less attention than the dog and one of the fish.

On the whole cats are liked and most people appreicate that they can do good by keeping your house free of stray alley cats and rats. I would not have taken on the cat by choice but the old lady owner (a neighbour of mine) died and someone had to take care of it as it was only four months old at the time. Now eighteen months later I am glad we have her.

The feral cats however are not generally treated very well despite they also contribute to a reduction in the rat population.

So for me anyway, a good pussy is always welcome so long as it remains sober.

Post by **PeteC** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:19 pm

Guess wrote:....here in Thailand black cats are thought to be unlucky.

To add to this, three colored cats are considered the most lucky. I've yet to spot a 4 or 5 colored one, but I'm sure they exist somewhere. Do not know where they would fall on the "luck" chart.

Pete

Post by **ting-tong** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:25 pm

pj2904! Soon you've got 30 posts.

Post by **Jaime** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 6:56 pm

I regard cats as vermin in a built up area. If I could avoid getting banged up I would get an air rifle and shoot all the f***ers who litter my garden. Then I would hang their corpses from my cherry tree and take pot shots at any owners trying to retrieve them.

Why should I suffer the revolting mess they leave because some other inconsiderate w**ker wants to keep a totally pointless pet?

Put 'em on the menu I say - double helpings for me.

I take some small solace from the enjoyment I experience watching the pain as they lick their paws after walking on the chilli flakes scattered all over the lawn though - especially when they get a bit stuck up their nostril.

Post by **PeteC** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:37 pm

Be careful Jaime. God may be a cat.

Pete

Post by **dr dave soul monsta** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 8:07 pm

Some delicious recipies for feline cuts info here

Post by **Norseman** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:54 pm

Somehow I think I prefer the beer!!!
dr dave, how could you...????

BEER ROASTED CAT
1 cat cut into roast
1 can of Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup
1 cube of beef bouillon
1 clove of garlic
1 Fine Irish Stout, like Guinness

Post by **Randy Cornhole** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:55 pm

I like cats but couldn't eat a whole one. There good to have around when you run out of toilet paper also...

Post by **Jaime** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:43 pm

I thought the beer roasted cat sounded great. It made me hungry reading it. Thanks Dr. Dave - I will set a snare under the cherry tree tonight! Mrs. Jaime is up for it too because she hasn't tasted cat yet but says she has been told that it is like a cross between civet and monkey, which she assures me are both tasty treats on the BBQ! Apparently bear is tougher but tastier still. Furthermore, I am told that many rural Thais are angry that 'bush meat' is now off the menu because of all the national park protection, so domestic cats might make an acceptable alternative.

Post by **Gutte** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:10 am

Anyone want to fry a british architect with some chilli and garlic?

Post by **Jaime** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:56 am

Gutte, if you can hold me down I'm all yours but I'll take a few bites out of you first ....

to you too - if I have any bullets left after the cat massacre that is!

Post by **Toni** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:55 am

Jaime wrote:I regard cats as vermin in a built up area. If I could avoid getting banged up I would get an air rifle and shoot all the f***ers who litter my garden.

Hear, hear! There aren't many things that really rile me but cats crapping in my garden is one of them. Mrs Toni hates them too, and has her own slingshot/catapult (call it what you want) and a few medium size stones always on standby in the kitchen in case of any unwanted intruders.

Post by **Gutte** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:16 am

Jaime, hold your horses! I didn't say that I wanted architect on the menu. I just wondered if some others might, as pet lovers can be quite militant. I actually felt it would be a pity if you were reduced to a mere dish, because I usually enjoy reading your posts here. However, compared to this thread, I've found them more balanced before.

Post by **Guess** » Thu Jul 20, 2006 5:53 am

prcscct wrote:
Guess wrote:
To add to this, three colored cats are considered the most lucky. I've yet to spot a 4 or 5 colored one, but I'm sure they exist somewhere. Do not know where they would fall on the "luck" chart. Pete

It would think Pete, that they will fall into the unluckiest category. If you see a four or five colored cat it probably means that you are at a Barbeque with Jaime, Dave and Norseman.

The white bits poking out from every orrifice will be the garlic and the green decorations on the white fire belly will be rosemary or thyme.

Ther Thai atttitude to cats is indifferent compared to that of Norwegians and British.

In Britain they bury them alive in boiling hot tar during highway contstruction so that when the tar sets the cats eyes act as reflectors for vehicle headlights so that drunken drivers can figure out where the road is. This techique is particularly useful in mountainous Alpine counties like Wales where losing sight of the road could mean plungine into a 300 metre deep ravine.

In Norway cats are used as Christmas tree decorations. A 30,000 Volt hight tension cable connected to a coil from a motor car is connected to the cats testicles. The cat climbs to the top of the tree where it remains for the duration of the festivities. The eyes glow as the result of the high voltage application. The voltage also has the effect of silencing the cat.

When the current is switched off the cat falls to the ground and can be eaten having been well hung and partially cooked.