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Cat Treats

August26

You may recall that when we brought the Burt Squirt home from the hospital, Miss Dorian Gray was none too pleased. Mr. Burt was hissed at any time he crossed her path, while I was ignored. As was Liam.

If the contents of my purse the other day are any indication, I am forgiven.

I am referring, of course, to the stuffed giraffe lying on top of my coupon organizer. I went to grab my cell phone to charge, and found him, too. He’s not a baby toy, he’s one of Dorrie’s toys–her oldest and favorite, in fact. Many a morning Mr. Burt and I’ve emerged from our bedroom to find it outside the door. Friends with cats inform me this is the equivalent of an outdoor cat presenting her master with her kill. Really, I’m very touched. And I wonder if this is Dorrie’s way of asking me to go out less often and pay more attention to her instead of the Chubby Loud One.

What Ms. Gray needs to realize is that the Chubby Loud One would love nothing better than to lavish her with all the attention and affection she desires. As is proven in the little buddy comedy that unfolded here yesterday. I shall not narrate, since sometimes a picture really is worth a thousand words–and is quicker for a busy mom to post, too!

"I'm gonna get you, Dorrie! Or I would, if I could crawl!"

"Finally, she's not feeding the Chubby Loud One. The comfy chair is mine again! Mwahaha!"

Burt Squirt: "Together at last!"

Dorrie: "Not on my watch, kid!"

"Usurper!"

"Got any more bright ideas, Mom?"

I think it’s going well, don’t you?

posted under Cat Tales
  • http://www.revivehope.com Jenn

    Too cute!! I thought I’d comment since you called me a “ghost reader” yesterday–just return the favor on our blog once in awhile :) I think it’s common for pets to be uninterested or even annoyed with little ones. I’m pretty sure I’d be jealous if I had been someone sole companion and one day they brought home a smelly and noisy bundle which stole all of my masters attention! I bet that they will be BFFs in no time!!rnrnPS. Not sure I told you yesterday, but I like your new purse!

  • Anonymous

    Haha! I guess I should implement the guilt trip method of getting comments more often. ;) nnthink it’s common for pets to be uninterested or even annoyed with little ones. I’m pretty sure I’d be jealous if I had been someone sole companion and one day they brought home a smelly and noisy bundle which stole all of my masters attention! nnNot all that different from firstborn children, I imagine! I wonder how Chloe’s going to adapt to Ava and Zoe…nnI like your new purse!nThanks! It’s actually an old purse, but I wanted a change from my blue one.

  • Gilpin25

    I love the range of expressions from both Liam and Dorrie, lol. It certainly will be fun when he’s crawling at speed! Dorrie might like to perfect Rosie’s way of dealing with over-enthusiastic admirers: Lois was mad keen to make friends with her on Friday but Rosie is an expert at waiting till you’re bent over, almost touching her, and then walking off leaving you stroking thin air. It seems to be a great cat laugh!

  • Anonymous

    Rosie is an expert at waiting till you’re bent over, almost touching her, and then walking off leaving you stroking thin air. It seems to be a great cat laugh!nnThat’s one of Dorrie’s favorite tricks, too! Someone must have sent a memo around.

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