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Vicki December 29, 2008 3:15 PM

I don't think it is an addiction. I think it is more of a passion. We all have things we are passionate about, but I don't think we are all addicted to them. We just have a special fondness that we find interesting and like to talk about.

Samantha Crockett December 29, 2008 3:48 PM

Hi Jo,

Well, if you are hooked, then that makes two of us. :) I am owned by three cats and they control every waking moment I have! LOL

I mean come on, who can resist those soft,furry bodies and those passionate eyes? For added pleasure, try sitting at a table with one (or more!) cat and making eye contact with them. :)

Yep, we got it bad and ain't that good? LOL

Peace to everyone,

Sam

Rani December 29, 2008 4:40 PM

I am a cat-lover, especially a Ragamuffin/Ragdoll-lover, but I would not say I'm a cat addict.

Of course, that could mean I am not ready for Step One of the 12-step program at Cat-lovers Anonymous.

I've had two short stretches of my life where I didn't have a cat. I wasn't antsy, stalking the SPCA or the back pages of Cat Fancy. Just that I lived in a place where I couldn't have a cat. Or perhaps I was just
"between cats."

I strongly believe that single people, especially women, benefit from having a cat-companion. And I believe that children and pets go together very well, that kids learn important lessons about being responsible for another life.

I'm a cat-lover, but I'm also an artist, a tutor, a mother, a volunteer, a chat-host, a low-carber, a writer, and wear other hats that I relish. So no, I don't think I'm a cat-addict.

Please note that I wrote 5 paragraphs without telling you about Rao and Baby!

Rani

Donna December 29, 2008 5:22 PM

ADDICTED? TO CATS? ME? WHO HAD TO TIE MYSELF TO MY RECLINER TO KEEP FROM ADOPTING A KITTEN OVER THE HOLIDAYS? ME? WHO PETTED AN ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS LONG HAIRED GREY CAT YESTERDAY WITH WHITE PAWS? ADDICTED? Why, I'd say.....

DEFINITELY, and happy that I am!

J.A. Morrison December 30, 2008 10:54 AM

Addicted? Oh yes I am!!! I am totally addicted. Every room in the house has something cat or cat related in it. The bathroom curtains, clock in the kitchen, large photos in the living room, cross stitched quilt in the bedroom. I ignore the cat hair on my clothes sometimes and used to be a cat chat host for many many years. I kiss my cats and fuss over them. They are my small furry cat kids. Yup! I am addicted. " Hi Jo!"

Amy December 31, 2008 5:23 AM

No, in my mind it is not an addiction at all. True cat lovers know the love, humor, and laughter cats bring into our lives knows no boundaries. I am owned by 6 wonderful felines and each and everyone of them brings their own special little personality into my life. I can not ever picture myself with out these wonderful creatures in my life.

Nancy January 12, 2009 1:51 PM

I AM addicted! And I am PROUD of it, too!!! I have 33 felines sharing my home with me! All are rescued strays and ferals. All are indoor cats, free of disease, fleas, worms, ear mites, etc., and all are spayed/neutered, too! I have invested a lot of money in saving these delightful little creatures. They all have a name, too! And they are loved, and loved on, all the time! I work from home, so I don't have to leave them alone only when I have to go into the city for cat food and litter! I am addicted, and both of my adult children are, also! We are one BIG happy CAT FAMILY!!! I always joke that when they do my autopsy one day that they are going to wonder what that lump is they take out of my stomach...and they will finally come to the conclusion that it's a "HAIRBALL!" Anyhow, we love our sweet kitties!!! Visit my blog to see a few pics on some on my sidebar. Also, my children's cats have received cancer treatments, radiation and chemo about all that, too. My daughter's 2 cats are doing very well since their cancer therapy was done. Sadly, my son's 'Punky' lost her battle with oral cancer in November, and his
'Scooter' lost her battle with heart disease in October. But he is already working on taming 3 strays who showed up on his doorstep!

Love your blog!!!

DoubleGoat July 29, 2009 7:32 PM

Actually...the ultimate definition of an addiction is when it begins to impair certain aspects of your life. The reason I came across your blog is seeking help for my friend who was nearly evicted for her 10 cats (5 being a new stray mother cat & newborn kittens). The humane society was no help. She had to travel over 100 miles to find a no-kill shelter that would take them (she only had a week before eviction) and left 2 of them with a family she hardly knew. They were truly meant to replace the 4 children she lost (through custody & 1 to SIDS). Now she's depressed & the "mental health" professionals she is involved with are actually a detriment (yes, all of them). I wish there were such a support group...I think there should be.

amyn September 23, 2009 12:26 PM

I do not think that it is an addiction but if you know anyone who is addicted to drugs call narconon they have a great drug rehab facility

stw November 5, 2009 11:17 PM

I have been dating a 47 year old woman for the last few months. During this time I sensed tht her 2 cats meant a great deal to her. As I get to know her, I find that her relationship with her cats affect some aspects of her life. She is leaving on a vacation at the end of the month and she does not want to leave her pets. She is so consumed and stressed that she has developed cold sores on her body. We don't go out because she want to be with her cats to spend more time with them prior to her vacation. She calls them "my babies" and treats them like they are children. She worries that the cats will miss her, that they will be fighting or "not have a good time." I told her that I would set up video in her house that she could view over the internet. She could then see the cats while she is out of town. She became very angry with me and commented "so then I can see them missing me." What if I see them standing at the door and waiting for me?" "I would feel just terrible." I understand that people have relationships with their pets and to varing degrees. I resect that. This situation is affecting our relationship and her life. It's difficult for me to explain, but this adversly affects her life and relationships. She is conumed. In addition, she experienses severe mental pain when seeing dead animals on the side of the road..."I just can't put a face on them, it hurts too much" We were to go out the other night, but clearly she was emotionally upset and stated, " I saw a squirl trying to cross the street with a nut in it's mouth and it looked right at me and I could just tell it was scared." She was so upset that we could not go out that night. Maybe she is just trying to get rid of me? No,I can see and feel her pain and emotion...it is real. This really affect her in a negative way. WHAT CAN I DO? I really want to try and help her.