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Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 10/02/2023 12:31

Christopher Smart had clearly never met TC.
Due to popular demand (and a fear of lynching by the denizens of Mumsnet if I failed to comply) please find enclosed the 5th (🙀) thread about my NDN's cat.
For any new arrivals to this thread, TC is a stripy thug who spends most of his waking hours trying to break into our house. He doesn't get on with our cats (with the possible exception of Sybil, but only if she's in the mood). He currently is at war with Lenny.
He occasionally behaves like a perfect gentleman, his more normal MO however is to be a hissing spitting ball of teeth and claws.
For any one daft enough, here are the last 4000 posts about him
thread1
thread2
thread3
thread4
For anyone far too sensible to trawl through the above threads, here are a few of his photographic highlights. And yes, the last one is him on my kitchen table...

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MsSupineLickspittle · 03/10/2023 19:34

He was locked in a room overnight with 4 other cats and no one needed the vet. We've seen photos of him having an upside-down cuddle with his daddy. I'm beginning to think the problem is not with TC.

Pudmyboy · 03/10/2023 23:05

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 30/09/2023 15:32

TC doing stretching exercises on top of our car.

Isn't that just reaching out to you? If you touch will you have a hand left?

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 03/10/2023 23:20

If you touch will you have a hand left?
To do so, according to the Grail Knight, would be to 'choose poorly'

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 07/10/2023 10:39

TC was miaowing outside the patio doors earlier. Now caught him mid-ablutions, still blocking the doors.

Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
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SequentialAnalyst · 07/10/2023 10:57

He really does take it for granted that he is Ruler of the World, doesn't he? Excellent catting, TC.

Mistressofnone · 11/10/2023 06:56

Great shot! I always wonder how they decide which spot needs a clean.

Iamacatslave · 11/10/2023 10:12

Look at that little pink tongue.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 13/10/2023 08:23

Not sure what was going on this morning...

Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
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Iamacatslave · 13/10/2023 08:29

TC on early morning sentry duty.

Clarich007 · 13/10/2023 08:48

Hi, I've just come across this thread, but haven't read all of it ! I'm guessing he's not neutered ?
Is he ok with your cats.
I must say he has got really good teeth, is he a youngster ?

TCsDad · 13/10/2023 08:49

Yes , I heard some cat fighting this morning. Maybe TC has chased the horrible grey and white cat away again. Good boy

Supersimkin2 · 13/10/2023 08:54

@Clarich007

TC is a very good boy, which this long-running series of threads confirms.

His teeth sparkle from regular contact with polishing agents

Clarich007 · 13/10/2023 08:56

Aww, he is rather magnificent 😻

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 13/10/2023 09:17

Clarich007 · 13/10/2023 08:48

Hi, I've just come across this thread, but haven't read all of it ! I'm guessing he's not neutered ?
Is he ok with your cats.
I must say he has got really good teeth, is he a youngster ?

Welcome.
Yes he's neutered. Can't remember exactly how old he is (9-ish?). And my cats co-exist with him but they are DEFINITELY not friends. It would take you a while to read the threads (over 4,500 posts now 🙀) so here are a few of his best moments for your amusement.

Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 13/10/2023 09:28

And a few more

Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
Thug cat part 5 - For he will not do destruction, if he is well-fed, neither will he spit without provocation.
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FormerlyPathologicallyHappy · 13/10/2023 10:04

You couldn’t have an unneutered Bengal, the late great Asbo was done at 20 weeks because he was so feisty. I wanted to be able to let him out without little Asbos popping up in the village.

SequentialAnalyst · 13/10/2023 11:08

The one with him as a kitten in a bowl (does it say DOG on it?) melts my heart every time I see it Smile

Stigsmother · 13/10/2023 12:05

I would say the story of TC is definitely worth ready from the start, just not in one sitting 😀
Lovely to see the old pics

Stigsmother · 13/10/2023 12:06

Reading even, flipping autocorrect

RumNotRun · 13/10/2023 12:21

For some reason I thought it had just been decided that he must have Bengal ancestry, I didn't realise TC is a full Bengal. He's still a beautiful little bundle of fluff though 😂

FormerlyPathologicallyHappy · 13/10/2023 12:37

He’s dual heritage. Which is probably a good thing.

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 13/10/2023 12:39

He's reputedly part Bengal.
He's certainly got the attitude of one!

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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 13/10/2023 12:44

FormerlyPathologicallyHappy · 13/10/2023 12:37

He’s dual heritage. Which is probably a good thing.

😹

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Mistressofnone · 13/10/2023 15:15

I'm afraid to say, this morning's pic looks like you have just appeared while they are talking about you Grumpy

Ellmau · 13/10/2023 18:19

His teeth sparkle from regular contact with polishing agents

Like Grumpy and family's hands?

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