My foster-cat Parker has been eyeing the cylinder-house cat-tree for a while. Cammie and Renn continue to use it, and the orange-boy has watched them, almost, it seems, with envy. He appears less interested in Cammie’s time in the cylinder than Renn’s, perhaps because my big boy and Parker are both large and heavy. It may be that Parker feels that if Renn can pull himself into the shelter, then other felines of a similar bulk can do so.
I have seen and heard Parker attempting the climb recently. A harsh, short struggle to find a purchase with which to boost himself up was followed by a descent to the floor again. It is not the most easily achieved spot in the apartment. It is, I think, easier to land on top of the cylinder than inside it. But he was clearly determined and, last night, he found success.
I hadn’t heard any sound beforehand, so the orange-boy must have planned his ascent carefully. I came out of the bedroom, and there he was. He didn’t stay in the cylinder-house long, though. It was almost as if the achievement was enough. He dropped down, rubbed against me and lie on the track-ball for a snooze. Mission accomplished.
more along the lines "see, I can do it too" :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job, Parker! A challenge worth of Sir Edmund Hillary, we're sure. :-P
ReplyDeletePut a checkmark next to that accomplishment, Parker!
ReplyDeletedood !!! N de dee sign on de tube make ya look az if yur
ReplyDeletewearin a crown !!!!!! way ta go buddy ~~~ ♥♥☺☺
Hurray for Parker! He's a winsome fellow. Nice of him to pose for a photo to document his accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteWay to go Parker!
ReplyDeleteMr Parker looks proud of himself. I am often still surprised at Miss Pops agility, even as she is getting older she still can jump pretty high.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Parker! See, if at first you don't succeed.....
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! He's so darling! He has every right to hold his tail up and proudly prance around his conquest!
ReplyDeleteGood show Parker!
what a good boy!!!! I am impressed that he leapt in if I understood rightly..
ReplyDeleteAll of the beasts have leaped to the oval hole, then pulled themselves in.
DeleteGreat work Parker! The first time is the hardest, but now you've got it figured out.
ReplyDeleteHooray for Parker! Love the photo, he looks quite proud of himself, as he should be!!
ReplyDeleteWell done Parker! You look pleased with yourself, and rightly so too.
ReplyDeleteI do love this photo of dear Parker. A gold medal for his accomplishment.
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