Friday, November 30, 2007

A New Scratch Post

Yesterday one of the scratch posts that I had ordered arrived. It's one of those ones with the rope twisting around instead of carpet. On the top there are two fluffy balls that hang off for them to play. The cats are ecstatic. Waldo & Miss Kitty were scratching on it even as I was screwing in the base. I have to pop the top off to hook the balls up - and I lack the finger strength - so for now the balls are on the floor. Huge success anyway. Last night I was watching tv when Waldo came out of the bedroom with one in his mouth. He was followed closely by Winslow. I could hear growling as Waldo was obviously being possessive of the toy. I got up to take the toy away, but Waldo wouldn't let me have it. This resulted in a game of chase. Me going after Waldo who had the toy in his mouth and Winslow following behind. Miss Kitty eventually came out wondering about all the ruckus. I finally gave up and found the other ball for Winslow - although he still eyed the one that Waldo had. Miss Kitty, fortunately for me doesn't seem to care. She still has her bag of mice strewn around.

I plan to post a sign above my toilet reminding us humans to dry off the seat. Last night I heard water movement - a lot of it, before I heard the drinking and my suspicions were confirmed with I turned on the light and found Waldo on the toilet for a drink. Waldo likes his water to move before he begins, so he'll often stick his paw in and swish it around. As a result, he had a soaking wet paw and left a nice trail from toilet to bedroom when he left. Miss Kitty, my dainty girl, is the only one I haven't seen drinking from the toilet so far.

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