We are once again joining the Kitties Blue at Cat On My Head
for the Sunday Selfies today. Please visit the other blogs joining in on the
fun, after this one, of course.
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| No, she doesn't want her photo taken |
I’ve noticed a shift in the personalities of several of my
cats since my “experience.” Glitter (19), normally calm and unflappable, has gotten noticeably nervous and
panicky when visitors are present. She is blind so in her panic she forgets
where she is and runs into things trying to get away from the sound of
strangers in her house. Gooseberry (12) and B.W. Huckleberry (12) have gotten
braver and braver about coming down to visit the strangers. B.W. even let one
health care worker pet him!
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| She decided to hide her face |
The most surprising and perhaps the most radical change I’ve
noticed has been in Miss Misty Meadow (20). Meadow was born a feral kitten. I
watched her grow up and have a litter of feral kittens, one of whom was
Glitter. Even after I caught her and brought her inside, she maintained a feral
streak, allowing me to pet her and treat her when necessary but not allowing
much more.
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| Okay, so now she'll look up for only a second |
Gradually she became more comfortable with visitors. She
never did hide, choosing to stay in her cat bed in the living room. But now she
is underfoot when anyone comes and even sneaks outside with them. She has also,
in the last couple of days, decided that it is all right to be a lap cat!
Tonight, she jumped on my lap and allowed me to cover her with a blanket as I
watched the news. She even fell asleep in this position. Meadow has chosen a
life of domestication in her elder years.
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| Time to get back to her nap |
So, I guess something good has become of this whole ordeal.
Now I have help in my recovery from a surprising front.
Meadow chose wisely to become a lap kitty! She looks like a real sweetie!
ReplyDelete(PS: Two-y's memento card is now on my blog...so you can snag it if you wish, just right click on it and then save image as.)
Thanks so much. I'll give it a try.
DeleteSometimes, it takes time - but better late than never!
ReplyDeleteTime, and a lot of patience.
DeleteI'm glad things are settling down a little. I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteSuch cuties! I'm glad you have a wonderful furry nursing staff and we hope the all better finds you soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks, they are helping to keep me going.
DeleteWe purr things get better for Glitter and continue to improve for you and the kitties
ReplyDeleteThanks I hope so too.
DeleteMy dear, I am happy for you that there has been a sweet change with Miss Misty Meadow. Having a loving warm and snuggling cat is one of life's dear comforts.
ReplyDeleteIt is isn't it? Helps me to relax at the very least.
DeleteThat is so sweet that Meadow finally came around to being loved.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good when there are positive changes. I love senior cats.
ReplyDeleteMeadow looks like such a sweet cat!
ReplyDeleteFunny you should say that because her nickname is "Monster." She's such a terror otherwise.
DeleteAwww, purrs to all of you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, from all of us.
DeleteMommy is not necessarily looking forward to us being seniors. Emma is now 12 and Buster is 10. We still have not shown changes in behavior.
ReplyDeleteEmma and Buster
It really isn't something to look forward to. All of my cats are now seniors. Weighs on my mind all the time.
DeleteWow, that is super special about Miss Misty Meadow. I love that she's decided she's a lap cat now. Enjoy those snuggles. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, I do, thanks.
ReplyDeleteCats have all a different character just as we human and when they getting older they change. My Arthur who loved to visit all our neighbors doesn't put a paw outside anymore, but is very social with visitors. He is 18 and has kidney troubles.
ReplyDeleteThat's very sweet miss Misty Meadow. Changes are good, huh😸Pawkisses for a Happy Wednesday🐾😽💞
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