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Sunday Snapshot: Dream On

Posted in Cats, Sunday Snapshot, tagged dreaming cats, two cats sleeping on March 10, 2013 | 3 Comments »

Arthur and Tonka

BFFs

Posted in Animal life, Cats, tagged animal bonds, Capone, cat relationships, Mikey, Momcat, Tonka on February 15, 2013 | 2 Comments »

capone

Across the day, Tonka and Capone go about their feline business in a solitary feline way. But when it’s time for a catnap, they’re often to be found curled up together. Capone is the instigator of this togetherness. He seeks out Tonka, and squeezes himself into whatever space Tonka has left to him. Tonka, for his part, is content to let Capone join him. Best friends forever.

In a household of independent cats, these two stand out as good buddies. What draws them together? The dynamics of animal relationships are inscrutable to we mere humans.

tonka

More puzzling is the relationship between Momcat and Mikey. Mikey, litter mate to Arthur, is one of Momcat’s three offspring who live with us. In spite of having lived in our house for four years, Momcat remains wild at heart. She allows no human hand to touch her, and spends her days alone, often hidden under the bed or some other place where she feels safe. She keeps herself to herself. Except when it comes to Mikey.

Momcat loves Mikey. There’s no other way of understanding it. When Mikey returns from an outing, Momcat rushes to greet him. She follows him around the house, and eats when Mikey eats. Mikey accepts her attention, but doesn’t seek out his mom in the dedicated way that she sticks with him. Funnily enough, although they often lie in close proximity, they rarely curl up together. Here’s Momcat, perched on the chair arm, as Mikey sprawls on the seat. Watching over her beloved son.

momcat

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Happy Hallowe’en!

Posted in Cats, tagged cat with kerchief, half siamese cat, Tonka on October 31, 2012 | 2 Comments »

Tonka with spooky Hallowe’en neckerchief

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Sunday Snapshot: Momcat in the Sun

Posted in Cats, Sunday Snapshot, tagged cat in sun on September 23, 2012 | 4 Comments »

Momcat in the Sun

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Sunday Snapshot: Something Hidden

Posted in Cats, Sunday Snapshot, tagged hiding cat on September 4, 2011 | 3 Comments »

I spy...

Mikey

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Sunday Snapshot: Oliver

Posted in Cats, Sunday Snapshot, tagged Oliver the cat on April 24, 2011 | 3 Comments »

Oliver

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Things to Do on a Cold Winter Day

Posted in Cats, tagged cozy cats, sleeping cats, things cats do on a cold day on January 18, 2011 | 6 Comments »

Being a Compendium of Ideas about How to Spend a Cold Winter Day by US CATS.

You can curl up on the chesterfield.

Mikey

You can doze on a chair.

Momcat

You can sunbathe in a warm corner.

Arthur

You can guard the stairs.

Buddy

Any time is a good time for a little wash.

Capone

You can snooze on the bed.

Moey

Best of all, you can cozy up with a friend.

Tonka and Capone

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Sunday Snapshot: Catnap

Posted in Cats, Sunday Snapshot on January 9, 2011 | 4 Comments »

Moey

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Cat’s Cradle

Posted in Cats, tagged cat scratching board, Omega Paw, Ripple Board, Scratch 'n Massage bed on January 3, 2011 | 6 Comments »

cover

Santa brought a little something for the feline members of the family, a combination bed and scratching surface. It has been a hit with all the cats.

Tonka

The label says it is treated with catnip, and the immediate interest shown by the cats verifies this. I grew catnip in my garden this year and have a good supply of dried catnip with which I can reinforce the initial infusion if interest is flagging.

Moey

Everyone was anxious to have a turn with the new attraction.

Capone

It got a “paws up” rating all round. I like that it is constructed from 98% post-consumer recycled materials. There are 3 layers of scratchy ripple board, and as one gets ripped up, you can remove it for a fresh start. It’s even made right here in Ontario.