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Giovanni Earns His Keep
I've had my little Russian Blue, Niobe, for just shy of a year. She's been
allowed in the back yard, unsupervised, for quite a while. It's surrounded by a six foot wall, and she could easily scamper up a bush or tree and go over the wall, but hasn't shown any tendency to do so - happily. The last couple of weeks, I've let her out front when I'm out there or working in the garage, and she really likes it. We're at the end of a little four house cul de sac, so she's well off the street. She seems to enjoy the bushes and chewing the grass and just hanging out. Yesterday, I was doing some woodworking in the garage and Niobe was out front. After a while, I didn't notice her. I walked up and down the cul de sac, looking under all the bushes, and there was no sign of Niobe. It wasn't a panic situation yet, but this was starting to be a concern. Giovanni was sitting in the driveway, so I called to him: "Giovanni, have you seen your sister???". He didn't say a word, but simply looked upward. I looked in that direction, and there was Niobe, happily sitting in a tree next to the driveway. I got her down - it's not a huge tree - and thanked Giovanni for his cooperation. Art |
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"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message ... ... Yesterday, I was doing some woodworking in the garage and Niobe was out front. After a while, I didn't notice her. I walked up and down the cul de sac, looking under all the bushes, and there was no sign of Niobe. It wasn't a panic situation yet, but this was starting to be a concern. Giovanni was sitting in the driveway, so I called to him: "Giovanni, have you seen your sister???". He didn't say a word, but simply looked upward. I looked in that direction, and there was Niobe, happily sitting in a tree next to the driveway. I got her down - it's not a huge tree - and thanked Giovanni for his cooperation. What a clever sibling! :-) I always say "Thank you for coming!" to a neighbour's cat when he comes in to see me :-) -- MatSav |
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"Arthur Shapiro" wrote in message ... I've had my little Russian Blue, Niobe, for just shy of a year. She's been allowed in the back yard, unsupervised, for quite a while. It's surrounded by a six foot wall, and she could easily scamper up a bush or tree and go over the wall, but hasn't shown any tendency to do so - happily. The last couple of weeks, I've let her out front when I'm out there or working in the garage, and she really likes it. We're at the end of a little four house cul de sac, so she's well off the street. She seems to enjoy the bushes and chewing the grass and just hanging out. Yesterday, I was doing some woodworking in the garage and Niobe was out front. After a while, I didn't notice her. I walked up and down the cul de sac, looking under all the bushes, and there was no sign of Niobe. It wasn't a panic situation yet, but this was starting to be a concern. Giovanni was sitting in the driveway, so I called to him: "Giovanni, have you seen your sister???". He didn't say a word, but simply looked upward. I looked in that direction, and there was Niobe, happily sitting in a tree next to the driveway. I got her down - it's not a huge tree - and thanked Giovanni for his cooperation. That's wonderful! Tweed |
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On 07/09/2012 02:44 PM, Arthur Shapiro wrote:
I've had my little Russian Blue, Niobe, for just shy of a year. She's been allowed in the back yard, unsupervised, for quite a while. It's surrounded by a six foot wall, and she could easily scamper up a bush or tree and go over the wall, but hasn't shown any tendency to do so - happily. The last couple of weeks, I've let her out front when I'm out there or working in the garage, and she really likes it. We're at the end of a little four house cul de sac, so she's well off the street. She seems to enjoy the bushes and chewing the grass and just hanging out. Yesterday, I was doing some woodworking in the garage and Niobe was out front. After a while, I didn't notice her. I walked up and down the cul de sac, looking under all the bushes, and there was no sign of Niobe. It wasn't a panic situation yet, but this was starting to be a concern. Giovanni was sitting in the driveway, so I called to him: "Giovanni, have you seen your sister???". He didn't say a word, but simply looked upward. I looked in that direction, and there was Niobe, happily sitting in a tree next to the driveway. I got her down - it's not a huge tree - and thanked Giovanni for his cooperation. Art I often wonder if they (the cats) understand the words or read minds. I do know they really get the messages we send. Now, whether they choose to respond immediately or decide to think it over, that is another thing to wonder about. It's good to have a report on Niobe. How is Watermelon these days? Best wishes. MLB |
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In article , MLB wrote:
How is Watermelon these days? Not much to report - same as ever. Spends all night braced against me, jostling as he grooms himself (or me). Growls loudly whenever Giovanni gets near. Otherwise he's a purring machine. He doesn't want to go outside very much these days, preferring to spend his time on a bed or a chair. The vet wants him to lose some weight, but I don't think there's been much success so far. He is by far the most lopsided cat I've ever had, with all the weight to the rear; it's actually hard to pick him up. He's about 18 pounds. Hope we can keep him around for several more years...obviously his days are numbered at 17+. A pleasant, low-impact cat if ever there was one. Art |
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"MLB" wrote in message ... On Art I often wonder if they (the cats) understand the words or read minds. I do know they really get the messages we send. ] goofy seems to understand the phrase want a treat? |
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"Matt Ferrari" wrote in message ... "MLB" wrote in message ... On Art I often wonder if they (the cats) understand the words or read minds. I do know they really get the messages we send. ] goofy seems to understand the phrase want a treat? Persia understands lots of things: want a treat? barley cat? (a ground dried herbal supplement which helps with digestion) kitty food? I can't say "Fancy Feast" I have to spell M I L K Sleepy-bye Come on and snuggle Take a nap (with me) Lots more. Jill |
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On Monday, July 9, 2012 10:46:17 PM UTC-4, Matt Ferrari wrote:
goofy seems to understand the phrase want a treat? I once came home from shopping and yelled to Rita, "Hey Rita, I bought a new kind of treat. Want to try some?" and she came barrelling down the hallway and jumped on the couch with me. I'm sure she understood me. Jane - owned and operated by the Princess Rita |
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