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It's a Buffy-versary!
Two years ago today I drove to a house a few blocks away to meet what
was described as a very timid orange tabby cat named Buffy. I also met her rambunctious housemate (I think he was a Burmese) named Frankie. Their human had died a week before so they were both up for adoption. I was told they really should be adopted separately. Not having any experience with boy cats I decided I'd adopt the girl. When I got there Buffy was hiding on a chair under the dining room table. It wasn't a really good hiding spot because it was a glass table. I see you! The woman who had been caring for the cats told me Frankie bullied Buffy terribly. This is why she wanted to re-home them separately. She had to shut Frankie in the sunroom; he would *not* leave me alone when I was trying to meet Buffy. Long story short, we managed to entice Buffy into the carrier by putting a bowl of wet food inside. I drove Buffy home and took her into my bedroom. I showed her (through the mesh on the Sherpa carrier) where the food and water bowls were and the litter box in the adjoining tub/toilet area of the bathroom. Then I let her out of the carrier. She immediately hid under the bed. That's okay, girl, you take your time. I left her alone, occasionally walking into the room and talking softly to her. That afternoon I looked under the bed. No cat. Where the heck is she?! She'd sought the same haven as in her old home. She was on a chair under the dining room table. Mine doesn't have a glass top, though; I had to lift the table cloth to find her. I said softly, "Hi, Buffy!" and tapped the floor with my fingers. She jumped down and rubbed her face against my hand. I assured her there is no mean bully cat here. This is your new home and you're the only cat. In just a couple of days this "timid" cat turned into a very outgoing orange lovebug. It didn't take her long to discover the cat toys on the living room floor. Or the carpeted kitty cradle/barrel which I couldn't bring myself to remove after Persia died in 2014. She claimed them all and she claimed my heart. When I followed up later with the woman who had been caring for the cats she was astonished. "Buffy PLAYS?!" You bet! She ripped a little rattle squirrel toy covered with rabbit fur [politically incorrect, I know] to pieces! She also ripped the cover on a little velveteen-covered jingle ball. That's why I wound up giving her golf balls to play with instead. LOL BTW, the woman told me Frankie found a good home as an "only cat" and he's thrilled to be the top cat. I'm happy for him. As far as I'm concerned, Buffy is the top cat here. Happy two year adoption anniversary, my sweet little orange tabby girl! Jill |
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