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Are your cats training for any careers?

185 replies

Ijwwm · 24/01/2026 17:34

Storm has notions of being a car engineer - he wants one of those flat beds on wheels for examining the underside of things.

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Are your cats training for any careers?
Are your cats training for any careers?
Are your cats training for any careers?
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Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 24/01/2026 22:20

EmpressaurusKitty · 24/01/2026 21:55

Kitty’s not guilty of enchanting Gizmo. (And I bet she could take Sybil).

Edited

And as for Gizmo and Sybil 😲

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 24/01/2026 22:21

MaleCat doubles as a hedgehog if needed

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EmpressaurusKitty · 24/01/2026 22:23

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 24/01/2026 22:20

And as for Gizmo and Sybil 😲

If anyone put a spell on Gizmo, @TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne, I think it’s pretty obvious who was responsible.

Pudmyboy · 24/01/2026 22:31

My late little love could teach deportment

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Coldtoesinthebed · 24/01/2026 22:33

He’s an expert leaf collector, not your average leaf but the very fancy rare ones that no other cat could hunt (approx. 5 a day) while collecting these precious leafs his sister likes to stay home saving us from any suspicious items and as you can see it’s not an easy job, really takes it out of you

Are your cats training for any careers?
Are your cats training for any careers?
Are your cats training for any careers?
Pudmyboy · 24/01/2026 22:33

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 24/01/2026 22:20

And as for Gizmo and Sybil 😲

That is one withering stare, surprised Gizmo didn't combust!
Edited to add: ...or run away to Scotland...

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 24/01/2026 22:34

Lenny already moonlights as a night club doorman.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 24/01/2026 22:36

See above

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Toddlerteaplease · 24/01/2026 22:39

Penelope is willing to do any job that involves spending my money on her.

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Kirova · 24/01/2026 22:39

This one is just going to opt out and live on benefits - she hasn't bought into the Alarm Clock Britain concept.

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Dollymylove · 24/01/2026 22:40

This is my cat, he's sleek, good looking a great mouser and he doesn't need a job. He has servants to pander to his every whim. The female vets at our practise all fancy him 😅😅

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 24/01/2026 22:41

"Well these soft white fluffy bath towels are going to get themselves covered in Panther Fur by themselves , are they "?

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Kirova · 24/01/2026 22:42

Kirova · 24/01/2026 22:39

This one is just going to opt out and live on benefits - she hasn't bought into the Alarm Clock Britain concept.

(P.S. I hope you don't mind me joining in - she's a new addition to the household, arrived just a week ago.)

Astra53 · 24/01/2026 22:44

When he isn't watching TV (Death in Paradise is a firm favourite), Oscar (on the sofa) and Margot spend their days testing soft furnishings for comfort and warmth. Oscar also specialises in bedding.

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Are your cats training for any careers?
Olderbutt · 24/01/2026 22:47

Lily is a fully trained cabin baggage inspector having practiced in Amazon boxes. She's been working overtime so a quick nap was needed!

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 24/01/2026 22:55

Letting the cat out of the bag
"No don't get ideas I'm not going to run about like those giddy little cocker spaniels who sniff out drugs for a tennis ball "
Who says black cats are not easy to photograph?
Anyone who has a black cat who likes black bags , obvs Grin

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Ijwwm · 24/01/2026 22:55

Am going to look at the latest ones properly tomorrow and reply. Storm is currently demanding cuddles and his massive paws keep bashing my iPad screen which makes coherent posting a bit more challenging 😹

Final post from me tonight. Previous cat was scouted for the balance beam team for the olympics. He did not like the leotard uniform, found it too restrictive. Sadly, they wouldn’t let him compete “naked”. So, for a year, he took up strategic +EV casino offers. Netted his owner around £13k, was great to have him contributing to the household coffers for a short while 🎲🎰💰

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Pudmyboy · 24/01/2026 22:55

Kirova · 24/01/2026 22:42

(P.S. I hope you don't mind me joining in - she's a new addition to the household, arrived just a week ago.)

You and your gorgeous kitty are very welcome: what's her name?😻

Kirova · 24/01/2026 22:58

Pudmyboy · 24/01/2026 22:55

You and your gorgeous kitty are very welcome: what's her name?😻

She's a foster girlie, so she didn't arrive with a name (had been abandoned). But we're calling her Liza (Lie-za, not Lee-za) although I guess she may get another name when she moves to her real home.

onlymyselftoanswerto1 · 24/01/2026 23:03

Spud thinks work is beneath him, he just wants to live a life of luxury (and pretty much does 😽😽)

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Yesreallyitsme · 24/01/2026 23:33

Gardener by day, opera singer by night.

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EmpressaurusKitty · 25/01/2026 01:40

Kirova · 24/01/2026 22:58

She's a foster girlie, so she didn't arrive with a name (had been abandoned). But we're calling her Liza (Lie-za, not Lee-za) although I guess she may get another name when she moves to her real home.

Fosterers are bloody brilliant. I managed 9 cats over 2 years before Kitty moved in.

They included a comedian, an acrobat, a bodyguard, a housekeeper (specialising in laundry & washing up), a hairdresser & a town crier.

gruntley123 · 25/01/2026 07:42

@Ijwwm Thank you for starting the thread, and all of you for posting - it has cheered me no end.

Rinsedout · 25/01/2026 08:50

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 24/01/2026 22:55

Letting the cat out of the bag
"No don't get ideas I'm not going to run about like those giddy little cocker spaniels who sniff out drugs for a tennis ball "
Who says black cats are not easy to photograph?
Anyone who has a black cat who likes black bags , obvs Grin

😂😂😂

Are your cats training for any careers?
MiddleAgedDread · 25/01/2026 08:52

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 24/01/2026 18:20

Linney also has designs on entering parliament.

He's on top of the wardrobe here, practising giving speeches to his assembled constituents.

cabinet minister?
sorry!