In Pine Level, I have a dog named Sophie. When I lived there, I would roll up in my car and see Sophie laying in the shade watching a squirrel eat her dog food. As soon as she saw my car though, she’d chase the squirrel away. Cat’s kind of acting the same way (or, I guess, opposite). When I walk into a room that both of the cats are in, Cat’s in the pounce position at the kitten, looking like he’s ready to play… but when he sees me, Cat jumps on to the furniture, gives a very pitiful “meow,” and starts licking his paw. Bo pops out of his hiding spot to find his playmate, then playfully bats at him only to get smacked in the head by Cat and hissed at. Ahhhh the behaviors of the feline.
Updates:
Cat: Got tackled by Bo jumping from the bed and is hobbling like a pirate with a wooden leg– not really limping, but still something we’re keeping an eye on… might have to call the vet later.
Bo: Likes Ranch dressing. Will jump onto the counter and lick off anything that’s had Ranch on it. Still sneezing- mostly on Tom ![]()
Tom: Reclaimed the office with my help. I’m the heartless one that can easily ignore the crying kitten and lock him out so Tom can work. Without me, he’s hopeless. Bo attacks pencils, lays on documents he’s using, and snuggles with the computer trackpad.
Me: Glad school is back in session. I stress way too much over these kittens and am learning that I’m worse than an overbearing and overprotective parent. I’m an overprotective pet owner (my poor vet). I’m not a Godwin girl without a little bit of stress in my life to keep me going, so I’m glad the time of the year has come that I have to spread my stress thin
They’re still not allowed to be in the apt “together” and alone, because frankly I think Bo will harass the fur off of Cat if he is allowed to play with him all day, but I’m thinking by about Day 400 they’ll be about normal