Originally posted July 27, 2010–They say cats and dogs can get along. We had our moments the first several months I lived here. This is a run-up to the ‘condo wars’ we had later on. You’ll hear about that tomorrow!
When I came to this family, there were two cats living here–Thailing and Mystic. I have been trying and trying to get them to play, but I guess they just don’t get the concept. Mom keeps telling me I have to be “gentle”–what does that mean? I want to be friends and I just can’t understand why we can’t race and wrestle like I do with all my other friends. Mom says they are “cats”. What the heck does that mean? They can’t run and wrestle? They hiss and swat? Geeeez
Here’s what’s happened:
I happen to be a rambunctious dog (well, puppy still). They say they are older and sedate. Running, playing and wrestling is NOT a cat thing at this age. Well, la te da.
I keep trying. The one called Mystic stayed downstairs for a whole month after I first came to this house–maybe more. Dad says I have to be “nice” to Mystic–what does that mean? She’s his cat–well, I’m his dog!
Thailing (the other one) MIGHT be my friend, but she’s not too sure.
I think I may be making some progress with this “friends” thing. Every day, we work on it–well, I do; the cats are not so sure. I get really excited to see them and jump all around them. My tail wags, doesn’t that mean something-it does to my dog friends. I guess tail wagging for cats means something else……
Thailing thinks I scare Mystic. When I’m trying to play with Mystic, she makes this awful cat noise and then Thailing comes over; gets between us and swats me. What’s up with that?
One day, not too long ago, Mystic rubbed on me. I stuck my nose on her and she hissed at me! Darn, I thought I’d done something right.
Mom and Dad say I have to be patient–they tell the cats that also. That I will get older and not as rambunctious. Yeah, right.
How could anyone not like you?!
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You look like you’re ready to do your best cat impersonation pounce at Mystic!
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Haha, of course she likes you!
I live with a cat. Other than swating at my eyes with her claws, I think she secretly loves me!
She’s 19 years old though, I think it’s because she doesn’t want to play!
Pippa 🙂
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The cats just don’t want you to know they like you sweet Sage…they are that way you know. The cats here hiss at me sometimes but I know they love me they just keep it a secret…so I think your cats are that way too. Hugs and nose kisses Chancy
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How in the world can anyone not like you and not want to play with you?? Cats are a strange, weird bunch!!
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Cats and dogs just speak whole different languages.
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Haha, glad you guys worked it out!
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Cats and dogs can love each other mine have!! How are thing for you and the cats now Sage??
Thanks for your visit!!
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I bet you all got to be great friends in time Sage…You’re so sweet they couldn’t resist you
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Cats just don’t get it, Sage. I’m not sure Mystic really looks like she likes you in that photo. I hope you at least erred on the cautious side and kept your distance. 🙂
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Keep trying, Sage! It took a long time for Pippin to like me. Now we’re the best of friends!
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