Parker has not had a problem with jumping up to sit on my lap - though, to be honest, he semi-sits on my lap; he likes to lean on things and people. Renn enjoys lying on the couch in the sitting room with me, he at one end and me at the other, though sometimes he too likes to lounge on my lap - he puts his whole bulk on me, however. On Saturday, with my big boy at one end, I encouraged Parker to come up and sit with me.
What happened next surprised me. After several minutes, the new fellow slipped off my lap and moved toward Renn. I thought Parker was going to walk past him and on to the armchair next the couch; he had lie there previously. But instead, Parker stopped and lie down right against Renn.
I think my big boy was surprised, too. He became rather stiff, and I was prepared for a battle. But for about ten minutes, no one moved, except for Parker settling down for a bit more comfort. Renn is not a fighter but I didn’t know what would happen if he felt cornered. After a long while, he let out one of his low warning groans. I petted both cats and talked to them, and everything remained calm - tense, on Renn’s part, too. Eventually, Parker jumped down and walked away.
Perhaps he wants to be chums with Renn. He has been following my big boy from time to time. Renn doesn’t care for it, and I thought Parker may have been trying to instigate something. Maybe what he wants to instigate is friendship.
Wow, that's great that no fur flew! Renn might not want Parker too close, but obviously he wasn't so threatened that he would react (atypically) with aggression. Baby steps! :-)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Parker does want to be friends with Renn, and Renn is starting to get used to that idea. I think each day you will find Renn becoming friendlier toward Parker, and hopefully, they will be best of friends in no time.
ReplyDeleteawww - poor Renn - we hope he learns that Parker is just trying to be friendly
ReplyDeleteTrust me here on this one. Parker likes Renn. Which would be totally wonderful...if Renn liked Parker. But we're doing the happy dance because it is, as you said, a beginning.
ReplyDeleteWe've beenrhrough one cat wanting to be friends with another that was wary. It usually works itself out in time. Renn handled himself beautifully. Extra treats and hugs for such a good boy.
I'm encouraging them when I see them together, but also allowing Renn his space, if he he feels Parker is rushing things. We're all here for the long haul, so there is no hurry. I think you are right: Parker likes Renn.
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ReplyDeleteGood boy Parker, perhaps Renn will realize you mean no harm and soon relax. It seems clear you'll be persistent in letting him know you mean no harm.
ReplyDeleteA small step toward friendship =)
ReplyDeleteRaena: Dat's right. Us newbies really just wanna be accepted and luvved by everypawdy in da house. Don't get me wrong. Da human luvvin' is so amazin;y pawsum. But to be luvved by da other furry purrers would be wonderful. Big huggies fur all.
ReplyDeleteLuvs ya'
Raena and Dezi
Renn's sleep face in the first picture is just cute cute cute!
ReplyDeleteParker may perserver :)
ReplyDeleteAwww it must be nice to have a buddy. Even if it is just for 10 minutes.
ReplyDeleteI hope they become friends.
ReplyDeleteI think so too. May it happen. He is lonely for cat company/snuggling.
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