Most of these posts have some connection to two rascals: Andy and Dougy, the Persian cat brothers I’ve had since late summer of 2011. They make me laugh, and, on occasion, say naughty words in a loud voice. They are, however, the joy of my retirement! Earlier ones about Louie the ginger cat lead me to refocusing on my pet cats once I became a two-cat person. I got the brothers shortly after Louie died in August 2011. They were born July 1, 2011, so I had to wait a little after Louie died before they were available. They were rascally kittens, but played well together. One is named after the patron saint of Scotland, St. Andrew the apostle. I wanted to honor my family’s strong Scottish roots by giving him a name connected to Scotland. When I got his brother a short time later, I wanted to give him a Scottish name, too. Friends suggest some horrific ones” Angus, Archibald…and those are just the “A” names! Then I had an epiphany: My name is as Scottish as it gets: Douglas. In a fit of mirth, I decided to name the second kitty “Dougy”! Why not? He isn’t a junior, though. He and I have different middle names.
Halloween was uneventful here. No children stopped by, which is is good because I didn’t have any candy on hand to pass out.
Kids just don’t come around these apartments. Oddly, because this is a place with retired grandmas and grandpas. You’d expect some children to show up! Continue reading
Dougy is shameless. Of course, he’s a kitty and has no concept of just how wrong it is that he takes the best seat from the guy with the opposable thumbs.
Yesterday, I showed how he took over the recliner. Today, I show you Dougy lounging in the recliner like it was made to his order at the recliner factory. Maybe it was….!
I spot Dougy on the recliner.
He spots me spotting him!
“Mine!” Go away! Don’t bother me!”
Dougy is unmovable!
What’s the best place to sit and relax in the apartment? Ask the cats!
What’s this? A dark presence on the recliner…!
Hmmm. A closer look reveals the culprit!
Let’s shed a little light on the subject…..
Why, it’s Dougy, of course! You’d expect the kitties to find the best seat in the house…then take it!
I celebrate black cats every day, but there is one day of the year it is official: Yes, today is National Black Cat Day!
If you follow this blog, you know Andy and Dougy stand in well as ambassadors for the black cats of this world. They are my joy. They make me laugh!
They are ornery, but I always forgive them.
They get me up before the cows come home to “feed the kitties”, then they go back to bed after they eat.
They are affectionate but don’t want to be held too long because they have important cat business to take care of, always! When they are really magnanimous, they let me play with them!
They are my little buddies! I look forward to seeing them first thing when I wake up each morning, and having them around me all day.
I’m not alone in my enthisiasm for black kitties. Here’s what DrNworb (Doug Brown) of Vancouver, BC has to say on the subject:
Everyone loves Dougy! He’s a sweet, huggable, fluffy kitty.
But he is a paper shredder, a major mess maker, and this is his mess….! What a naughty kitty.
You know well Andy’s enthusiasm for bird watching out windows. Sometimes he hits a bonanza, especially outside the back window.
Andy hopped onto the “observation post” (computer desk shelf ).
What’s up outside today?!
“Say what!?”
Andy can’t believe his ears!
He hears a whole flock of birdies flying from the fir tree.
Faster than you can blink, Andy’s at the window!
“Tweet! Tweet! Tweet!”
More birds flying from the fir tree!
Andy can’t believe how exciting the window is today!
Deep attention….Andy ponders how he might get at those birdies!
“Rats!” Andy comes up against the glass again.
“What is this barrier? Why can’t I go through the window?”
If you can’t tell, someone’s tail is twitching at top speed here!
Yes, it was a great day for kitties at the window! Andy was well pleased.
Dougy is very excited today!
“Hurry up! Hurry uppppp!”
Dougy’s impatient.
The forecast was for rain, and it drizzled a bit over night. The grass is wet, as with dew.
You bet, Dougy’s nose is out the door the moment I open it!
He smells the rain and he is excited!
A bit anticlimatic, eh, Dougy? Maybe you’ll get some snow, soon!
I think the forecast is for rain today. Felt more like snow was coming yesterday afternoon. Ick!
Dougy loves the snow! (This photo is from last year.)
Dougy finds snow interesting and always wants to explore it when I open the door. Since he’s an inside kitty, I have to disappoint him and shut the door before he gets outside.
I have let him explore a little outside, but he quickly follows his nose. That is to say, he’d end up in Alberta by suppertime and not know how he got there if I let him wander!
Andy loves to window watch. There are lots of birds and an occasional squirrel in the trees outside the back window, for example, and more of the same out the front. It’s good kitty entertainment!
Andy gets comfortable.
There are lots of fun things outside today!
“Birds!”
Andy perks up.
“Did you see that birdie?” Andy’s horns are up!
Andy likes to share his sightings with me.
Back to the window watching.
Mustn’t miss out on anything happening outside!
In his fantasy world, Andy thinks he can catch that bird!
The hunt is on!
Behind the blinds!
In a moment, Andy will climb the screen and have a fit because he can’t get to the bird!
Andy continues to watch the birds outside, but it won’t be long before it’s time to groom, then take a well-deserved kitty nap. All in a day’s work!
Jean of The Canadian Cats thinks my desk is neat. I hate to be the one to dispel a positive thought, but my desk is a mess! And Dougy continues to be a pest on it!
A mess…!
Doesn’t get neater looking forward.
An old problem: Dougy comes by for some loving!
“You know the drill! Adore me! Pet me. How about a scritch, eh!?”
Dougy is of a mind!
Yeah, I can’t refuse a reasonable expectation!
I scritch and pet and love Dougy till he’s bored with me and hops off the desk!