We recently took in two adult cats who were abandoned at our last rental house. Here's a pic of Leo (orange tabby) and Annabelle from the old house, so you know who I'm talking about:
So far, integrating them with our two existing cats has gone very well... except for Pooper. She's our spoiled rotten 4.5 year-old 'baby.' Sweet, innocent little Pooper. Butter wouldn't dare melt in her mouth:
We are slowly discovering her personality is a lot like Eddie Hascal's from Leave It To Beaver.
Last night, Pooper was Queen of the Castle, sitting on two of my plumped-up pillows while I read on the bed with her (with no pillows). All was good. I snapped a couple photos.
Leo the Dude hopped up onto the bed. It was a mild disturbance, and after a baleful glance in his direction, Pooper went back to her regal, yet relaxed, position. She didn't even really put much effort into her disdain.
Mmmm happy again.
But wait! What's this?
?!?!
Annabelle decided to come up on the bed, too, and lay near her buddy Leo. I have never before seen these looks of shock and outrage on Pooper's face. I'm so glad I had the iPad clicking away. :lol3: The disgusted look in the last pic is a familiar one, though. That one I've seen many, many times.
Leo and Annabelle were not even that close to her. They were calmly laying on the other side of the bed. I get the feeling if they could roll their eyes at Pooper they would. A lot.
My husband came home at that point and everyone jumped down to go greet him, so that was the end of it. After showing him the pics, we are wondering if Pooper needs some sort of therapy. Maybe anger management?
Pooper seems fine with Leo, but there is something about Annabelle she just does not like. This morning and a couple of mornings ago, I woke up with Pooper sprawled across my lap and Annabelle snuggling beside my hip, so we are making some progress. But we still have a long way to go.
Wheezie Kitten was not involved, but she wants her picture included, anyway. She's vain like that. She also wants it noted that she is a very personable and reasonable kitty and she likes her new siblings very much.
So far, integrating them with our two existing cats has gone very well... except for Pooper. She's our spoiled rotten 4.5 year-old 'baby.' Sweet, innocent little Pooper. Butter wouldn't dare melt in her mouth:
Last night, Pooper was Queen of the Castle, sitting on two of my plumped-up pillows while I read on the bed with her (with no pillows). All was good. I snapped a couple photos.
Leo the Dude hopped up onto the bed. It was a mild disturbance, and after a baleful glance in his direction, Pooper went back to her regal, yet relaxed, position. She didn't even really put much effort into her disdain.
Mmmm happy again.
But wait! What's this?
Annabelle decided to come up on the bed, too, and lay near her buddy Leo. I have never before seen these looks of shock and outrage on Pooper's face. I'm so glad I had the iPad clicking away. :lol3: The disgusted look in the last pic is a familiar one, though. That one I've seen many, many times.
Leo and Annabelle were not even that close to her. They were calmly laying on the other side of the bed. I get the feeling if they could roll their eyes at Pooper they would. A lot.
My husband came home at that point and everyone jumped down to go greet him, so that was the end of it. After showing him the pics, we are wondering if Pooper needs some sort of therapy. Maybe anger management?
Pooper seems fine with Leo, but there is something about Annabelle she just does not like. This morning and a couple of mornings ago, I woke up with Pooper sprawled across my lap and Annabelle snuggling beside my hip, so we are making some progress. But we still have a long way to go.
Wheezie Kitten was not involved, but she wants her picture included, anyway. She's vain like that. She also wants it noted that she is a very personable and reasonable kitty and she likes her new siblings very much.
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