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Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 12/12/2019 09:49

I hope the literary TC will not object to being referred to as a thing.

Link to previous thread
TC part 1

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YetAnotherSpartacus · 25/07/2020 11:52

Basil looks like he's a bit bored with all the adulation! :)

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 25/07/2020 08:50

And Basil says thank you for the compliments.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 25/07/2020 08:49

what's the secret Grumpy?

Quality moggy genes?

It certainly isn't a result of us grooming him (we really must get round to it - all four cats leave mountains of fluff wherever they go)

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CassandraCross · 24/07/2020 15:21

He really is YetAnotherSpartacus I don't think I've ever seen such a beautiful, shiny black coat, what's the secret Grumpy?

YetAnotherSpartacus · 24/07/2020 13:53

Basil is so luscious and shiny. I’d just love to pet him.

CassandraCross · 24/07/2020 13:11

Is Basil saying "Keep your hands where I can see them!"

Or

Is TC saying "See these hands? Think carefully about how they can be used"

Grin
CloudyGladys · 22/07/2020 23:26

Put me in mind of Les Dawson and Roy Barraclough (Cissy and Ada??)

Supersimkin2 · 22/07/2020 17:34

It's a hands-on-table meeting :)

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 22/07/2020 13:03

Just opened the door to let Sybil in.

TC and Basil are clearly having a chat...

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Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
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UncleShady · 21/07/2020 08:20

@YetAnotherSpartacus

I think he just doesn't get it. He knows he's welcome, he knows it's his house, it's just these irritating humans and other furry creatures who don't get it.

Sybil is just playing hard to get.

Are you talking about TC, or Grumpy?
YetAnotherSpartacus · 20/07/2020 12:01

I think he just doesn't get it. He knows he's welcome, he knows it's his house, it's just these irritating humans and other furry creatures who don't get it.

Sybil is just playing hard to get.

CassandraCross · 20/07/2020 11:54

Told you the allowing of the belly rub was just a ruse to reel you in and c'mon he let you rub the belly surely a bowl of food is a reasonable payment for such an honour!

One thought, is the cat food you serve superior to that served at his other residence?

UncleShady · 20/07/2020 11:23

Oh Grumpy you still don't get it, do you Grin

he was defending his 'right' to break live in his house, steal our eat his own poor undefended fluffies' food and most importantly his 'right' not to be disturbed while eating

Fluffycloudland77 · 20/07/2020 11:13

Is he like it with his owners?.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 20/07/2020 10:32

Was he simply defending himself?

No - he was defending his 'right' to break in, steal our poor undefended fluffies' food and most importantly his 'right' not to be disturbed while eating. I've never met another cat like him - I wonder if he's learnt resource guarding from the dogs?)

He's like a burglar who takes you to court because he tripped up in your house...

His behaviour is appalling when you want him to do something he doesn't want to do Grin.

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UncleShady · 20/07/2020 07:51

In that photo it looks rather like you were trying to nudge him out with your foot rather than you innocently walking past and him launching at you. Was he simply defending himself?

nettie434 · 19/07/2020 22:59

@Supersimkin2

Describing TC as a 'lovable rogue' is like calling Fred West 'a bit iffy'.
TC relies on his looks. He is more Alan Rickman as the dangerous villain. Or Cary Grant in Suspicion.
Supersimkin2 · 19/07/2020 22:28

Describing TC as a 'lovable rogue' is like calling Fred West 'a bit iffy'.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/07/2020 22:20

On the 20th April 2019 when I started the original TC thread I included these words in my opening post.
Once he's in it's a problem removing him because he growls, hisses and then attacks us (launches at our legs etc).

His M.O. hasn't changed Grin.

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Lorddenning1 · 19/07/2020 21:54

Well Iv now seem the lovable rogue in a new light, he looks vicious

nettie434 · 19/07/2020 21:08

Hope your leg survived the attack, Grumpy. I love the look in TC's eyes in the photo in which he is eating your cats' food. It says, 'Bother, is Karl going to stop me or not? I'd better keep an eye on him while eating as much as I can.'

Fluffycloudland77 · 19/07/2020 20:51

New plan. Invite him in, buy him a TC personalised bowl and fleece.

He’ll be contrary and flounce off.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/07/2020 20:20

However TC then hissed at Karl so I suggested he leave.
He really didn't want to leave, so hissed at me instead, and then attacked my leg.

He only left when Sybil flew at him and chased him out (go Sybil 😽).

Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
Thug Cat part 2. What, has this thing appeared again tonight?
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UncleShady · 19/07/2020 20:19

Does he have a named food bowl at your house?

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 19/07/2020 20:15

With photo

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