That nearly hour long video shot from the bike was for me. I didn't post it anywhere else but this blog. And still, there are views and a couple likes on YouTube... I don't know why.
I think we can all agree that the internet exists so people can look at cat photos and videos. Here, I can combine my "public" (as Joan calls it) diary and cat stuff.
It has been three weeks and two days - little Stella is settling in nicely. There have been a couple "advancements" yesterday and today that we find significant: she and Murphy are coexisting well. She sometimes still hisses when he gets close, but it is clear that she is not afraid of him. And other than his imposing size, she has no reason to be.
Here is a shot of them taking turns and sharing a Churu treat...
They aren't snuggly, but there is peaceful coexistence. And on occasion, Stella will chase Murphy...
To be fair, Murphy isn't running from her. This morning, Stella came running up to Murphy, with a little hiss in his face. He didn't flinch or react. She quickly retreated. Good move.
This yellow stuffed toy is her favorite...
... and she carries it around. There are a lot of cat toys in this house, and she gets new ones (to her) out of the basket regularly. We need to train her to put them back when she's done playing with them. (Insert your favorite Fat Chance emoji here.)
Yesterday, she hopped up on the arm of my chair for the first time; she didn't stay long. This morning when she did that, she got some petting - it is the first time I have heard her purr. I don't know if people do "baby books" these days, since they can capture every first moment on video with their phone, but this blog is highlighting some of Stella's firsts.
She is just now starting to lay on the furniture. Yes, our kitties have always been allowed on the furniture. Until Murphy, none of the cats felt the need to be on the counters. Murphy hears "No!" frequently. He understand the word, but as a cat, chooses to ignore.
In contrast, Stella does not know her name or "no"... yet. We use her name all the time; haven't had to say "no" to her much until very recently... "No, Stella, do not eat Murphy's food."... "No, Stella, do not bite the Momma."... "No, Stella, do not put your face in my glass of water." Pretty sure she has not understood any of that, but she does respond to tone of voice.
Back to the furniture stuff...
Look at the cute little face. She is very alert and curious. And playful - she will run with toys, whack the racetracks with the enclosed balls, run back and forth through the tunnels (we're up to 3 tunnels now)... until she wears out. And that's what this looks like...
She is fitting into the family dynamics as we all learn about kitten behavior again. We are thinking that this afternoon will be her first time outdoors - yes, while IN some conveyance, whether that is the catio, a backpack, or the pet stroller.
Baby steps... 'cause she is still a baby.
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It's official - I made a small edit to my Facebook page...
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