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Reply #630 - May 16^th, 2023 at 12:10am

UnSubRocky wrote on May 15^th, 2023 at 11:35pm:

No doubt about it, when cats and dogs get to know each other, they really love each other. It took years for the cats (11 and 12 years old) to get accustomed to our new puppy. But, over the years, and after a bit of growing, our dog started earning the respect and friendship of the cats. By the time our last cat died, our dog was in mourning for a long time. It took another year before Dad rescued a little kitten. In no time, our ageing dog was over the moon to have this kitten as his adoptive daughter. The kitten took to the dog as her "daddy". They were inseparable. Even though the kitten was about 6 months old when our dog passed away, she had known the dog well enough that she was mourning his death.

Yes - dogs and cats are great especially when they are introduced when young
and grow up together.
However - cats don't normally play very nicely -
they give terrible scratches.

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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 24621 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #632 - May 16^th, 2023 at 12:25pm My friend's dog loved playing "Where's uncle (UnSubRocky)?" The dog would search for up to 5 minutes trying to locate me. And it was a big feeling of satisfaction when I get found.
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Reply #633 - May 18^th, 2023 at 12:12pm

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Who would win in an arm wrestling match: A chimp or a power lifter?

Chimps are ferociously strong—but not to the extent that is often reported, showing them being 6x stronger.

It’s closer to 2–3x (on a pound-for-pound basis). They don’t have the same motor control movements with their hands. Humans have dexterity, and precision, at the cost of strength.

Arm wrestling requires wrist and hand control, and is a very precise movement believe it or not (I watch tons of arm wrestling competitions). The chimp wouldn’t win against a powerlifter, who has presumably arm-wrestled some before.

The thing is, as a matter of mechanics, the chimp would be confused by the whole thing. But don’t let that confuse you about their power. They are shockingly strong, and designed to fly up trees with ease during fights, and when chasing much smaller monkeys to eat.

You see that when you see how hairless chimps look.

If they arm wrestled, it would quickly devolve to the chimp rag-dolling the guy around the room.

There’s no reality where you want to be involved in a physical contest involving contact with an alpha male chimp, as that could lead to you getting maimed.

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Bobby. Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103154 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #635 - May 19^th, 2023 at 10:20am If you sit on cat island you'll be surrounded by cats really fast! 303,187 views Apr 25, 2023 This is Istanbul's cat island/park and is a home for more than 200 cats. If you sit on this island be ready to greet by so many friendly cats!
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Bobby. Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103154 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #636 - May 19^th, 2023 at 7:51pm Funny video - animals copying people: https://media.gab.com/system/media_attachments/files/138/216/239/original/a2fb50...
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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 24621 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #637 - May 20^th, 2023 at 2:40pm Our former dog would have gone crazy with happiness to meet all those cats.
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Bobby. Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103154 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #638 - May 21^st, 2023 at 12:42pm
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Reply #639 - May 21^st, 2023 at 1:19pm

We got our next family dog back when I was about 10 years old. He was a good dog, but a bit spoiled. He started to growl casually whenever things did not go his way. Eventually, we all started to growl back at him in mockery. He did not know how else to respond to our criticism, so he would just keep going until he was the last one growling.

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Reply #640 - May 21^st, 2023 at 5:48pm

UnSubRocky wrote on May 21^st, 2023 at 1:19pm:

We got our next family dog back when I was about 10 years old. He was a good dog, but a bit spoiled. He started to growl casually whenever things did not go his way. Eventually, we all started to growl back at him in mockery. He did not know how else to respond to our criticism, so he would just keep going until he was the last one growling.

A friend of mine had a German Shepherd that I could easily
make howl like a wolf - if I just howled once in front of him.
It was a game for him - LOL.

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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 24621 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #642 - May 21^st, 2023 at 8:21pm That is such a satisfying "calling the cavalry" video.
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Bobby. Moderator Offline Australian Politics Posts: 103154 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #643 - May 21^st, 2023 at 8:22pm UnSubRocky wrote on May 21^st, 2023 at 8:21pm: That is such a satisfying "calling the cavalry" video. Very satisfying.
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Lisa Jones Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 39047 Sydney Gender:	Re: Cats and Critters topics now here. Reply #644 - May 21^st, 2023 at 9:53pm What sort of dog is this??
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