Jass' hiding spaces since she arrived:
Under my doona/duvet.
In my wardrobe, after she learnt to slide the door open. Ditton the spare room wardrobe door.
Under the spare bedroom bed.
The linen press, after she learnt to put her paw under the doors to pull them open.
But now her firm place is under the lounge room chairs, where she runs to when she sees Phyllis, or even hears him moving around in his bedroom. This will change in a week or so after the new lounge room chairs arrive, well, after the old ones are disposed of.
Jass did not take to me initially but to Phyllis and Kosov. But my quiet daily presence when they were at work won her over. I don't spoil her, rarely giving her treats, but I do feed her most of her meals. I am now a bit harder on her when I think it is necessary.
I think she grew to dislike Phyllis because he is loud and full on. Kosov it gentler with her, sits with her on the floor and talks to her, strokes her cheeks and lets her sniff his fingers. I'm sure she'll get over her hate on Phyllis in time. She doesn't hate him when he feeds her treats. We should be grateful she isn't as bad as John Gray of Wales cat, Weaver, but even he is making progress with his enemy.
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Cats are wily creatures. Nothing is off limits!
ReplyDeleteJass sounds like a cat with preferences. That is a cat. Weaver is a challenge. John seems up to it. He is a better person than i am
ReplyDeleteI have my own 'bad cat'. Freddie is an abused cat, a rescue. He seems to like me but if alarmed he hisses and spits. He has never bitten, but he also has bever not used his litter box, so there is that.
Well, she knows how to entertain herself! LOL
ReplyDeleteI am so tempted to get a pet for companionship
ReplyDeleteShe learned to slide the door open? That is brilliant. Something lots of elderlies have trouble with.
ReplyDeleteShe’s certainly having fun! Bunyip
ReplyDeleteWell, you know I love ❤️ cats, Andrew. They are good company, intelligent and curious.
ReplyDeleteJass is adorable.
ReplyDeleteJass is a cutie, Angel never played like that once he passed about 9 months and Lola has never played, but she was already 8 when I got her.
ReplyDeleteIs there going to be something else that Jass can hide under once the new chairs are delivered? Perhaps she will grow more used to Phyllis over time. Maybe he could learn to be more gentle with her.
Jass is just so darn cute.
ReplyDeleteI had a cat who would try to pry the refrigerator door open, but her paw just wasn't strong enough.
ReplyDeleteShe's full of energy. I don't like loud either.
ReplyDeleteJass has almost filled a hole in your heart. Even though she’s not always visible she’s like a silent partner. It’s you she’s fond of….not necessarily the young lads
ReplyDeleteSuch fun to see Jass play. One cat that we had too had learned how to open a sliding window!
ReplyDeleteCats are intelligent at times Andrew. Cats often choose people they like.
ReplyDeleteI do like to see a cat playing.
You convey the interest of the drama in your household Andrew. You have a nice, clear, direct way with words that conveys a lot with a twist of humor. Good to be reading you again. Life has been crazy...
ReplyDeleteCats will always find a place to hide. Give it time, and let the cat come to you is the best way to befriend a cat.
ReplyDeleteCats are their own people and will only do as they wish.
ReplyDeleteCats have their own rules.
ReplyDeleteI state with pleasure that your Jass slowly slowly takes over your space and soon you will sit in a corner and she is the boss ! All cats are ! educating a cat is almost impossible, she only does what you want if it doesn't disturb her too much. I am convinced that she is very good for you, makes you laugh, makes you angry and also loves you. Not like a dog, a dog obeys your orders, a cat takes the message, thinks it over and then obeys or not, it depends if she thinks if it is important or not ! Have fun !
ReplyDeleteI don't have the stomach to read about this cult. ~shakes head~ Sorry. Your video made me grin, though, so thank you. Give her ear scritches for me and my husband. My guy may not blog but likes when I pass along other folks' kitty stories. :) Be well!
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