When I brought Buddy home, he was a mild-mannered, affectionate ball of fuzz. He was content to hang around the house, snuggling with Bill and me, lolling on our bed and looking out of windows.
Two months of exposure to Rowdy has introduced Buddy to the delights of engaging in mischievous behavior. It started with the "Mommy, I'm starving" song-and-dance and progressed to overturning trashcans and picking out an object to play with. Two a.m. is now a favorite time to run laps around the bed and bounce on Bill's head.
Since I don't have to be at work until 9:15, I had every intention of sleeping a bit later, this morning. At 5:00 a.m, I was awakened by the sound of objects rattling on the dresser and falling to the floor. The Budman was systematically clearing off the dresser and starting on the knickknack shelves that frame the mirror. Rowdy was sitting on the floor, watching and cheering him on.
Lest Rowdy get all of the credit/blame, for corrupting Buddy, Opie has taught him to sit on the windowsill and tease the dogs. I am well aware that the older cats will teach the younger ones but, did they HAVE to teach Buddy their naughty tricks?
I'm waiting for Buddy to come up with a few tricks of his own. Life should be very interesting, around here, for the next 10+ years.
Two months of exposure to Rowdy has introduced Buddy to the delights of engaging in mischievous behavior. It started with the "Mommy, I'm starving" song-and-dance and progressed to overturning trashcans and picking out an object to play with. Two a.m. is now a favorite time to run laps around the bed and bounce on Bill's head.
Since I don't have to be at work until 9:15, I had every intention of sleeping a bit later, this morning. At 5:00 a.m, I was awakened by the sound of objects rattling on the dresser and falling to the floor. The Budman was systematically clearing off the dresser and starting on the knickknack shelves that frame the mirror. Rowdy was sitting on the floor, watching and cheering him on.
Lest Rowdy get all of the credit/blame, for corrupting Buddy, Opie has taught him to sit on the windowsill and tease the dogs. I am well aware that the older cats will teach the younger ones but, did they HAVE to teach Buddy their naughty tricks?
I'm waiting for Buddy to come up with a few tricks of his own. Life should be very interesting, around here, for the next 10+ years.