Cat Views

Cats can become “collectors” of various objects. Some cats like jewelry and will latch onto various pieces and hide them. My cat was a rock collector, and my neighbor’s cat, Yatzee was a paper collector. He would go out and pick up gum and candy wrappers, receipts, and other various bits of paper. Both cats would bring their treasures into the house and stash them in their favorite spots.

One evening my neighbor’s fuse box caught fire which was pretty scary. She asked me to let the workmen from City Light in the next day to repair it while she was at work. When the workmen arrived I went and opened the door for them, and they just stood and stared in disbelief at the litter all over the house. Yatzee had had a very busy morning! All the trash baskets and tissue boxes had been emptied. When I commented to the workers that her cat had created this mess, I could see that they didn’t believe me. Proof positive, however, was when Yatzee came bounding into the room with the end of the toilet paper in his mouth and the rest of the roll streaming out behind him!

Cats are well noted for their independent and quirky natures.  Their personalities vary as much as their coloring.  My Blue Point Siamese is no exception.  He is a true “people” cat; outgoing, friendly & very loving.  In the mornings, he loves to have a cup of coffee with me.  Yes, he really does drink coffee … without cream in case you’re wondering!  After his morning coffee, he curls up in his heated cat bed for a nap.

When visitors arrive, he is the first at the door to greet them.  Next to snoozing, his favorite thing to do is “kiss” people!  We love to play cards and the family gets together often to do so.  When everyone is seated at the table (and there may be as many as 9 of us(!) undaunted, he leaps into the midst of everyone and makes the rounds from person to person “kissing” them, but always ignoring one.  It is never the same person each time.  He only does this when everyone is seated around the table talking or playing games.  While he is making his rounds everyone is held in suspense waiting to see who will be left out.  This is his version of a game!