Christmas Trees, Decorations and Presents

**LilyC** · 23rd November 2011, 05:27 PM

This will be Tequila and Maya's first Christmas. We are so excited. Christmas tree and Presents!!!

I am a little concerned about the reaction Tequila and Maya will have with the tree. I've spoken to our breeder and he hasn't put up a tree in years, I could imagine why with all the kittens and cats around.
Anyways, we've always had a live Christmas tree. Missy (RIP) and Forest never were excited about the tree, neither of them ever thought or try to climb it. The worse was Missy batting around the ornament that fell the lowest on the tree.

So, we've decided that we will still put a tree up but with some kitty proofing. ie..unbreakable decorations, decorations only on the top part of the tree, no ribbon etc... and hope for the best that my tree doesn't get attacked. I've got a cast iron tree stand that the tree sits in so I don't think my tree will topple over easily. *cross fingers*

I have personalized stockings for Forest and Missy. I will be personalizing 2 more for Tequila and Maya. They will be filled with stuff and hung with care.
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Let's talk about presents. For playtime...

Thanks to another member (Peter Galbavy) posting this, I had to get 2 of the Amazon.com: Bergan Turbo Track Cat Toy: Pet Supplies and the Starchaser replacement ball. I think they will have a hayday with this.

In addition, I saw this ToyShoppe® Playables Kitty Pirate Ship Cat Toy - Toys - Cat - PetSmart. But I think my Dh will go for a long tunnel instead of pirate ship.
They will also get some furry mice and treats, KONG kicharoo toys in their stockings. And finally, a bed to take their nap times in.

It may not end there but for now that is what is on my list.

Please share you're Christmas tree experiences, decorations and presents (may give me more ideas) for your beloved kiddens.

**Helen & John** · 23rd November 2011, 07:25 PM

Kickaroos are great my two love theirs and they have a track a bit like the one you have got. Last year I put a couple of cheap unbreakable baubles on the bottom of the tree and they got the idea that they were theirs to bat at.
I'm dreading the tree going up this year as Freddie will be joining in with the cats trying to get at the baubles, I don't think Jackies trick of holly round the bottom is a good one with a 1 year old!!!

**arthurwhitewhisker** · 23rd November 2011, 07:26 PM

Lol to you still having a tree with coonies in the house. We do no tree no tinsel, nothing hanging, nothing that makes a noise when they bat it oh the list of no's is endless lol.

Mine chew so I have no live plants as even flowers get nibbled :0)

Do you have a laser pen, it's a definate favourite in this house.

Enjoy your Christmas

Ps definately no poinsettia - poisonous to cats as is lily pollen

**MickB** · 23rd November 2011, 08:30 PM

She waited a day to catch us off guard

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**LilyC** · 23rd November 2011, 08:32 PM

Oh my! She's probably saying, "Who can I blame this on?"

**MickB** · 23rd November 2011, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by LilyC

Oh my! She's probably saying, "Who can I blame this on?"

Well, normally I wouldn't jump to conclusions, but...................

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**Bethy_boo** · 23rd November 2011, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by MickB

She waited a day to catch us off guard

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I love that she looks like she is trying to look for the culprit!! Who COULD have done this?!

**jckkerrison** · 23rd November 2011, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by Helen & John

Kickaroos are great my two love theirs and they have a track a bit like the one you have got. Last year I put a couple of cheap unbreakable baubles on the bottom of the tree and they got the idea that they were theirs to bat at.
I'm dreading the tree going up this year as Freddie will be joining in with the cats trying to get at the baubles, I don't think Jackies trick of holly round the bottom is a good one with a 1 year old!!!

Why not Helen it would keep Freddie away too....x

**mc-becca** · 23rd November 2011, 10:45 PM

Good luck with the tree! We too, have always had a tree, and every year our boyz get smarter and smarter. We've tried real trees, fake trees, even a 7' fiber optic tree - and Blue and Dakota just can't leave them alone. We have nothing but shatterproof ornaments, which they really love - and we find them under the furniture for weeks after the holidays have passed.

We were discussing our "tree dilemma" just this morning. I'm not sure if we will attempt a tree or not . . . if we do, there will be excitement for all.

Here are pics from last year; these 2 really are a "tag team".

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**catslave** · 23rd November 2011, 10:59 PM

mc-becca most people put a fairy or a star on top of their tree; I'm not even going to imagine where you would put the light :S

MickB - that couldn't have been sweet Saffi?

Jackie - erm holly round the bottom works but how do I stop him jumping off the stairs and landing in the tree?xx

Present wise - Buddy is getting a brother and sister :D :D :D but he has to wait a few weeks more for them so he "might" get to play on the new cat tree first.