Rascal is a 5 yr old mixed breed - probably some ragdoll or long hair
and short haired American mix - mutt. He is an extremely docile cat (which is why I
figure he's part ragdoll - part of that breed's nature). Once I walked down the
stairs in the dark, on the last step, I stepped right on him and before putting all my
weight on him, I jumped to the bottom to avoid crushing him. When I turned the light
on he just looked at me, no sound and no movement, he didn't care. (If that had been
Chloe, she would have wailed and jumped immediately, probably tripping me and causing me
to fall - but then she was pretty nervous.)
Though very cuddly, he still thinks he's a kitten and is very
precocious. He use to dump a number of my plants over, with a special affinity for
spider plants. I had about 30 plants in my old house so this was a big issue, but
now I'm down to 5 plants since the last cross country move. Now he gets his
entertainment from chasing Meika up & down the hall, as well as grabbing my arm,
biting & kicking with all fours (he tires quickly of a string or toy and goes straight
for the interactive hand). Okay, so maybe I torment him a little, but only because
he loves it - he's a fighter at heart.
Rascal doesn't know his name, but comes to "Boo" ora whistle.
He knows the term "get the pussy cat" & looks for the dog come pounce
on him. He also knows the neighbour cat's name (Gizmo) and gets defensive & runs
to the door (he hates Gizzy with a passion). If I open the door enough for them to
sniff nose, Boo ends up sticking his paw out to swat Gizzy, just to remind him he's not
welcome in his house (Giz doesn't care, he just wants in for the food & drugs
(catnip). Giz goes psycho for catnip & forgets he's being stalked - until Boo
pounces & beats the crap out of him!
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It starts out fun & games...... |
.....but turns into a scrap (if
the claws aren't clipped, he wins)
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Nap time for everyone |
Look closely in the leaves between Meika's ears |
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A little close for Rascal's comfort |
Outside for some entertainment |
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Watching me in the old kitchen from his comfy perch |
Gardening in the sun |
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Boo bird watching |
Boo's intense concentration! |
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All worn out from bird watching (it seems the sun is
disturbing his nap) |
Boo's nemisis, Gizmo - over for a visit & a roll in
the catnip (moments later Boo had pounced him & white fur went flying) |