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Keiva raises a good point. How come chickens live in a battery and not bats?
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Chickens live in a battery? I didn't know that! [embarassed -e]
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Saying chickens live in a battery is purr chickenery!
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"Battery" hens - as opposed to "Free Range" hens. A practice still common in Australia, but much frowned upon in animal lib. circles.
Guns are found in a battery as well!!
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It is notable that this thread (like so many others) shows a distinct tendency towards catachresis. However, I must add my 2.5 drachms to the search for knowledge by ensuring you-all that the term "cattery" is in common use in UK,as a temporary repository for felines unwilling or unable to accompany the people with whom they normally reside and who provide essential services (such as supplying them with cates). Those of a more theological disposition might prefer to take temporary lodgings in a cathedral, of course - especially if they are contemplating their eventual journey (by catafalque) to the catacombs. This happens to them all in the end, of course, especially those with catarrhine breathing organs. I leave it to Dr Bill to introduce catamites into the thread. 
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If cattery's not what you call a place to board cats what do you call them?
Both canines and felines whose people are on vacation may stay at the kennel located in the animal hospital where my wife works. There is also the recent phenomenon known generally as doggie day-care -- a place (sometimes part of a regular long-term kennel, but sometimes not) where dog owners leave their dog every day while they are at work, presumably so the dog can play and be walked (and not tear up the house) regularly.
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Around the Seacoast area there are Catterys for cats and kennels for dog, Vets board both cats and dogs and misc. other pet animals. There are two great Doggie-Day Care Centers that also take a few longer term boarders. There are also Pet Services where you contract to have someone come and walk your dog while you are at work -or- up to four times a day if you're away for awhile. They will also feed and water and provide playtime if needed!
Cats and dogs rule, they aren't fools!
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Well, mainly in the catty corner. But you have to look cross.
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