It was only a matter of time.
On a weekend evening, Hugo came to visit. I was in the kitchen preparing something for him to eat, when I heard a thumping on the glass door to the ditch. I came out to see Hugo by the glass, waiting. Raleigh was near by, as was Renn. I thought it rather cheeky of Hugo to start demanding I hurry like that. It’s not as if he were being asked to pay for his fare at the café.
A couple of nights ago, I saw Hugo on the steps leading down to the ditch. He was waiting again. Raleigh was on the carpeted ledge next the glass door. I went to get some food and I heard another thump on the glass. Coming out once more, I observed that Hugo was still on the steps. It had been Raleigh who banged on the window.
Peachy was protesting a new cat coming too near his home. HIS home. He’s reached the possessive stage. I knew this would happen. Sigh.
Raleigh gives no quarter!
ReplyDeleteOh I will say right off that this made me smile...it touched my heart and I smiled again when you ended your words with "sigh". I understand what you feel though I am not in that position.
ReplyDeleteI knew it would be just a matter of time before Raleigh decided the Cozy Cafe was his home and newcomers were not welcome. Actually, his reaction is typical. Every time I've taken in a new cat, it's always been the previous "new cat" that acts badly toward the new "new cat".
ReplyDeleteHa. Yes, *his* home. But we knew that all along, didn't we? :-)
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Deletedood...yur home iz rite but pleez take it eazee on hugo; him just wantz ta eat, drink N chillax two....tell de crew we said HI !! ;) ♥♥
ReplyDeleteA kitty always knows. :) Glad to know Raleigh is going nowhere
ReplyDeleteBe nice Ralieigh. Poor Hugo sounds sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good guard cat.
ReplyDeleteOh we know how possessive kitties can be when it comes to their home. Good boy Raleigh.
ReplyDeleteOh John! Trying to get caught up reading your blog. I'm so far behind. Glad everyone is reasonably well.
ReplyDeleteI had to make a trip to Minneapolis. My mom broke her leg and no one to care for her. Our families are all here in Illinois. I'll try to comment when I can but I'm so busy caring for mom.
I'm so happy things are still rolling along at the cozy apartment!
Good Heavens. I hope your mother is recovering well. It was very good of you to go to help her. Aside from the pain and medical issues, a broken leg can be very incapacitating. My best wishes to your mum.
DeleteTy! You are a wonderful man!
ReplyDeleteI think we all knew that Raleigh had found his home!
ReplyDeleteI don't think the poor guy would present a very good case for getting himself adopted.
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