We said goodbye to Ms. Cleo last Saturday.
We quickly realized that Cleo had absorbed a lot of our attention over the past month, and the other cats tended to defer to her. Yes, I think they could sense that she had health issues and gave her a lot of space.
And now, in her absence, they have all been expanding their presence. Kali quickly reclaimed the front room which had been “hers” since she spent about a month in there before she was comfortable enough to come out after we brought her home two years ago. She has alternated between stretching herself out on the futon, or curling up at the top of the cat tree and enjoying the view of our front hard. Kinikini has become more demanding in his search for attention and pets, competing with Kali for our attention after we get back from our morning walk and sit down for coffee and breakfast. They squabble from time to time over who has priority access, and we’re expected to referee the conflict. Bessie simply stepped up the amount of time she spends standing in Meda’s lap and actively kneading. Since Bessie leaves a layer of white fur, Meda changes into a special pair of pants in an attempt to avoid spreading the white fur throughout her wardrobe.
Don’t miss the sequence of three photos of Kinikini playing with a recently acquired toy. He looked a lot like a kitten as he chased it around the room! And what about that photo of with the backlighting shining through Kali’s ears!
Enjoy the photos and your holiday weekend.
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Did you know yesterday was National Ginger Cat Appreciation Day? Here’s what I found on the Interweb…
HISTORY OF GINGER CAT APPRECIATION DAY
“Oftentimes the turn we are least expectant to take ends up changing our lives. Such is the story of Chris Roy, a software developer turned animal rights activist. In 1997, Roy found a stray cat near his home. Out of pity, he carried the stray home and decided to foster him for a while. Little did he know how that runt of the litter would change the purpose of his life. Within weeks, Roy formed a special bond with the feline and gave him a permanent place in his house. The 14-pound tabby filled Roy’s day with warmth and belonging. Doobert, the name he gave to his ginger, lived for 17 years.
In 2014, Doobert’s death rocked the shores of Roy’s life and sucked him into deep corners of uncharted grief. Grappling with the loss of his beloved ginger, Roy dedicated the arrival of September 1 as Ginger Cat Appreciation Day. He also launched Doobert, an online app that connects rescue homes and animal shelters with volunteers throughout the world. Since 2014, Doobert has worked with over 1,200 organizations across North America and built a volunteer base of 27,000+ pet lovers and enthusiasts. By dedicating the day in memory of his cat, Roy aims to raise awareness about the divine duty of humans to look after our furry friends.
With the annual celebration of Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, we pledge to carry the loving spirit of Doobert with us and spread the message of animal welfare across the globe. Reach out to your local shelters, feed the strays of your community, and raise a toast to the amazing companionship that our pets provide us.”
So give Kinikini some extra treats this weekend!!