Tolerance
Posted By Russ Emerson on August 14, 2009 at 12:24 am
It’s been over a year since the lads arrived, and in that time Mycah has hissed and growled more than in the entirety of her life prior to the aforementioned arrival.
She is, however, becoming more tolerant of their presence, though only in narrowly defined circumstances.
The lads have always, from Day 1, wanted to be friendly with her. Kismet, however, is the one who has hit on the right formula. When I am near at hand, and if they feel there is an imminent prospect of food or treat delivery, Mycah will tolerate Kismet grooming her:
It’s completely predictable.
What I have not been able to capture on video, due to the unpredictable nature thereof, is Packet’s ill-considered attempts to exhibit friendliness towards Mycah. He just wants to play!, but unfortunately Mycah considers his attempts to play! as an attack… due in no small part to his preferred method of play!ing, which consists of him sneaking up behind her and pouncing.
Yowling and hissing follow immediately thereafter.
Ya win some and ya lose some and sometimes you’re surprised. Patience…that’s the key.
A little kitty spit can go a long way to bring peace to the valley…
Wow, Micah sounds like Bonnie. She’d up-put wif me for treats, but ofurwise I was sposed to keep away. But I like to play! Nina’s more fun, but she just upset wif my play, too. Maybe it’s a gerl fing. I can lick her but she don’t like it turnin into restlin. Purrs!
Mycah & Kismet, you are fine example for my staff, who rarely gets that close to each other. It’s good to see you again – I’m finally back to blogging after 4 months of caring for my sick human.
Purrs,
Rocky