More Kitty Adventures

Unfortunately I don't have any more pictures right now; mostly because I keep forgetting to take them because I'm so caught up in the moment while watching them scamper about. I'll try to do better.

So, we passed our first night (Saturday) just fine. We had Lucy up on the bed with us (on leash) just in case she got the notion to chase the kitties. She made a few moves like she was contemplating it, but, nothing major. We REALLY don't want her to chase them, at least not until they are all legitimately playing together (and they are bigger).

The kitties slept well (through the night) but, around 6:00 am the next morning, Pete jumped up onto the bed (with a chirp; Mr. B says he sounds like a squirrel) and started head-butting my hand to get some attention and love. He then stalked over the top of the pillows to where Mr. B's hand was and head-butted it, too. After a while, he got tired of this and went over to the perch (where Lily was still sleeping) and climbed up to go back to "bed". So, we managed to sleep in until 8:15 or so; a nice Sunday morning!

The kitties did not venture out of the bedroom too much on Sunday until we put Lucy outside (happy with a Kong stuffed full of goodies) for over two hours. They both came down at that point to investigate (and to use their "big kitty box", which is in the utility room). Alas, when Lucy came back in, they both ran for the hills. But, we were encouraged that they both came down so quickly (following the laser light).

Sunday evening before bed we took Lucy upstairs on leash and all three of us sat on the floor near the perch. Eventually, both Pete and Lily, overcome by natural curiosity, came over to check Lucy out. At first it was that sly "walk by" action; the "I see you but I'm going to act like I really don't care at all (even though I do, very much so!)" Lily approached first; there was a brief nose sniff (Lucy being a very good girl and keeping her head down). A bit later, Lily sauntered by and pounced on Lucy's (ever thumping) tail. Pete did not really get too close to Lucy until we got onto the bed. He jumped up, walked right up to her, and sniffed her nose. She was sure surprised but was a good girl and did not lunge at him. We spent many minutes watching them run around the bedroom playing; at times, so funny, I couldn't stop laughing. Lucy's head was ping-ponging back and forth trying to keep up with watching them (which was also quite funny to see!)

The following morning (yesterday) Lily jumped up onto the bed first, then Pete. However, they were FAR more interested in playing with each other. From about 6:00 am until I finally gave up trying to sleep at 7:30 am, they ran about the bedroom, the sitting room, and in and out of the study. Their toys are strewn across our bedroom; it's a fun disaster area!

I opened up the remaining rooms upstairs so they spent the majority of yesterday exploring the previously off limits rooms. I took Lucy up around noon but they were not interested in coming near her. I also discovered what their foster mom had told me about Pete; he can get grouchy! When he doesn't want anything to do with you, you can sure tell! But, in general, he's a very friendly little guy. And, yes, Lily's purr is just as loud (if not louder) than her brothers. Neither of them cared to be picked up although I did find if I pick one up in each hand (my hand under their chests and their paws dangling down), they seem to be okay with this.

The Kid was over last night and she spent a great deal of time playing with them and the laser light.

After dinner, The Kid and I went back upstairs to play a bit more with them. They must have had a good time because when we went back downstairs, they followed us (despite the fact that Lucy was in the house). They wandered around the living room/dining room having great fun jumping over everything in sight. I got the laser light going and they both scampered around like mad. Finally, I pointed the laser light at Lucy (we'd discovered the night before that she has just as much fun with it) and off she went. Pete was not so sure about this but Lily was interested in watching Lucy. Eventually, both Pete and Lily were in the kitchen area while Lucy was running around (too busy with the laser light to pay them any never mind).

Lucy slept with The Kid last night so this mean the kitties were free to sleep on ours! Lily availed herself of this for awhile; curled up next to me, purring away. She ultimately went under the bed (their foster mom said they'd been doing this of late). Pete, on the other hand, stayed next to Mr. B for a long time. We had great laugh watching him try to keep his eyes open while his head drifted back, back, back and he'd sort of topple over. Later, I got a kick out of seeing Mr. B snoring away with Pete right there next to him.

Pete did come see "mom" for a bit before going to join his sister under the bed.

This morning was a repeat of yesterday with both of them jumping on the bed around 6:00 am and then running off to play. And, I was real happy to see them both come downstairs this morning, even though Lucy was right there on her bed. She did a great job of not chasing them (although once I realized they were going to run around I put her on leash just to be sure). They both ventured up to her and they sniffed snouts. Then, Pete and Lily decided it was time to have fun with her; Lily sat in her food bowl while Pete was half in half out of her water bowl drinking her water. I wish I could have got a picture of this AND of her face as she watched them!

Lily had fun jumping from chair to chair in the kitchen while Pete tried to make a run for it out the garage door (when I went out to warm up the car). They are definitely not timid!

Now, Lucy is curled up on her bed next to me and they are upstairs sacked out. I've found that, at least so far, they wear themselves out by 9:00 or so and then sleep a good part of the rest of the day.

We will probably remove the "temporary" litter box from our bathtub tomorrow. They have been in and out of the big box downstairs when they are down. Shortly after that, we'll move their food down here, too (likely on top of the washer and dryer).

Until later...and...the adventures continue!

Mrs. B