Just Puh-lease Quit Your Caterwauling, Already!

@bluesa (15023)
Johannesburg, South Africa
September 20, 2017 9:03am CST
Oh please just puh-lease quit your caterwauling!  That is what I wanted to shout last night! Because there is a tomcat loudly meowing all night! Just a yowling! Thanks to our neighbours for not having their cat spayed seriously very brilliant of them and now we have a oh lordy love sick tomcat serenading us! And it is NOT pretty serenading either! I don't blame the tomcat, I do blame our neighbours! And that poor tomcat looks at me with heartsore eyes all love sick and all and I tell him I am very sorry that he is so love sick, but he turns his butt on me. Walks away with his nose in the air. Lol. Any idea how long a female cat stays on heat? How many more nights of serenading do I have to look forward (mumbles, yeah, sure, to self) to? Anyone or anything serenading any of you? Have a good Wednesday, all.
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
20 Sep 17
@LadyDuck has the right answer @bluesa . I think I'd be having a little chit-chat with the neighbors.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Thank you for verifying. I had a very fun conversation with the neighbours, we're not going to like each other for a while @nanette64 .
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Nanette Piotrowski
@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
21 Sep 17
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458004)
• Switzerland
20 Sep 17
I am glad that all the cats of the neighbors are spayed. Cats can be very loud and be prepared because cats stay in heat for 4 to 10 days, and this cycle can happen every few weeks. I am very sorry.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Hi, Anna. Thank you, I am at my wits end about this and have had words with my neighbours for their carelessness. I am happy your neighbours are responsible pet owners.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (458004)
• Switzerland
21 Sep 17
@bluesa Here it is the law, if you do not comply, they come and bring the animals to the vet and you receive the bill.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
@LadyDuck , this is something our country should do, sadly most people here do as they please.
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Belle Starr (Iz)
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
21 Sep 17
If it is like dogs it is a couple of weeks so invest in ear plugs lol
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Yes, Iz, industrial strength ear plugs seem like a great idea right now, lol.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306049)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Sep 17
I don't know anything about female cats. So I don't have the answer to that. I hope the serenade stops soon so you can get some sleep. Are you the one with the female cat? Is the tomcat serenading your cat?
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
No, neither cat is mine @just4him . The female cat is my neighbours and the tomcat sits on the wall we share and serenades her, I just get to hear it too.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Sep 17
@just4him , oh Yes, lol, I am just so very lucky. hehe.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (306049)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 Sep 17
@bluesa Aren't you the lucky one caught in the middle.
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Knitting
@YesWay (3674)
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23 Sep 17
Oh god it must be absolutely awful to have to listen to that every night.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Sep 17
It is not easy, that is for sure, I am now using ear plugs!
Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
25 Sep 17
@YesWay thank you. I hope you'll have a good day. :)
Knitting
@YesWay (3674)
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25 Sep 17
@bluesa I hope they work for you
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Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
20 Sep 17
I think females can pick and choose somewhat when and how long they come in heat. :/ And I agree. I also blame your neighbors. Maybe put on the tv for some white noise? Or a pail of water out the window would scare away the cat?
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
23 Sep 17
@FayeHazel , thank you, so far it is a serenading us. I think I will start singing along soon. Ha.
Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Thanks, since this might go on a while I have a feeling I will be trying all that.
Faye
@FayeHazel (40248)
• United States
22 Sep 17
@bluesa Ha ha, oh dear. :( I hope something works to discourage neighbor kitty from coming to sing you a song
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snowy
@snowy22315 (169908)
• United States
20 Sep 17
I feel for you. Cats can be quite loud when looking for a mate.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Thank you, it is a very annoying time of it at the moment.
Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
A caterwauling cat! I just learned a new word. I wonder if I'll ever have a use for it? Cat(herine) are you jealous of a cat? Yes, I think there be a couple guys serenading some nights because I hear some screaming and wailing outside.
Hope
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
21 Sep 17
@bluesa They are just a couple of men that are drinking and making noise. Maybe they are serenading the cats.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
22 Sep 17
@1hopefulman , oh my goodness, maybe they are, and that would surely be annoying, good you can laugh about it
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Good you now know a new word. I had a reason to use it...though I hope you won't, it is no fun, I tell ya. LOL! No I am not jealous of a cat funny guy you! Very sharp Oh no, you have guys serenading? Yikes! I hope you can sort that out!
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DianneN
@DianneN (246710)
• United States
20 Sep 17
I've always had my female cats spayed, and honestly never heard a tomcat yowl. I'm sure it's awful. I hope he keeps your neighbor up at night as well. Perhaps a hint is needed.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Oh, I had a lovely chat with the neighbours last night, Dianne, then I took two Advil, shoved a pillow over my ears and slept as long as I could. I know you're a very loving and responsible pet owner, and a fabulous Grammy to Doodles
Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20261)
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21 Sep 17
I heard that often certain nights when we were at our previous place. My kids were still toddlers then, and the whole thing scared me badly.
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Catherine
@bluesa (15023)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Sep 17
Luckily it doesn't scare me, but oh my it is highly annoying. Thank goodness you no longer have to deal with. Sorry it scared you.
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