I would like to introduce you to our cat. His name is Picabo (pronounced Peekaboo) and he is 11 years old. He lived with us when we first got him as a kitten at about 7 weeks of age. We had him with us for about 5 years and then he went to live with my daughter. Last summer he came back with us and although I had not missed having a pet, I cannot describe how much life he has injected into our home!
He is a small cat, but what he lacks in size, he makes up for in personality!
For some reason, he has taken to lifting his paw when he wants food. He always has dry food available, but when he is looking for that moist food, or a little bit of what we are having for dinner - up goes the paw! Just to his left in the picture below is where his food and water bowls sit.
One of his very favorite things is to have his back petted right by his tail. He lifts his back end way up, flattens out his front, and expects us to pat him until he has had enough. He will gradually inch forward, moving away from you but with full expectations that you will follow. Picabo will stop whatever he is doing (even sleeping) whenever he hears Jamie coming and assumes "the pose". That's Jamie's hand you can see in motion in the picture below.
And then, there is the "Stalker". There are some days that I cannot make a move without him following me - I go to the washroom and he meows outside the door, I go into the kitchen and he follows me, I go to the laundry room and he follows me, I sit at my desk and he's up on my lap in a split second. Or if he's not feeling quite so clingy, he will sit ON my desk.....
To the right......
To the left......
In the middle........
And then there's the printer/scanner......
"But how do I look out the window?"
"Maybe I can fit my head through there for a better view...."
"Oh the heck with it....I think I'll just sleep."
It does make getting work done a little challenging some days!
And while looking at these pictures, please understand that I subscribe to the view that a messy desk is the sign of a healthy mind!
And then there's the pose that never fails to bring a smile to my face.....
What a life!
He's so cute.... I love cats with personalities and he's the King. My favorite series of photos is Picabo trying to see out the window. Smart kitty. My old cat is fat and sassy and just sleeps all day ... always in the same place. Give Picabo a great rub for me.
ReplyDeleteI gave Picabo that rub and he is now sitting on my lap as I try to type this. It is a cloudy morning, so I am not sure if he will make his way to the window. Give your cat a rub from me too - sounds like she is very content!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear about your trip to the car races or whatever you call them. You are an interesting lady dear Kasey.
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