Though I am sure Zofia misses Hector, she is not one to moon about over a departed chum. And though I believe kittens need a playmate and companion, and therefore should be adopted into homes that already have a young, active cat, or be adopted as pairs, little Miss Zed has nonetheless compensated for being without a feline friend by keeping herself busy.
Among the many toys she has – rolly balls, fuzzy mice, springy cylinders and nylon cubes – she has those with which she improvises entertainment. Unfortunately, one of those is the stick that controls my sitting rooms blinds.
That’s it there, hanging to the right of the vertical blinds, behind Renn.
I’ll take you closer. Do you see it? So does Zofia.
It’s a marvellous toy, she has decided. When she strikes it, it goes back and forth, side to side, and in circles. And when she strikes it hard enough, it bangs against the glass pane of the door. When she bangs it repeatedly, it bangs against the glass pane of the door, repeatedly. What fun. It can be particularly enjoyable at night, in the dark, when humans are trying to sleep. What fun.
In a quite unrelated statement, I’d like to remind readers that Zofia is available for adoption…
Aren't kittens wonderful!!?? They have the ability to make toys out of anything that's available. You can always tell which apartments in my apartment complex are home to a cat. Just look at the windows - the blinds are bent in several different directions.
ReplyDeleteHaHa! If l lived over there in Canada John...
ReplyDeleteI'd adopt her, as long as you throw in the
sitting room blinds AND the remote control! :).
Bless her furry paws...! :)x
Cats find the most amusing things (in their mind) to play with. I saw a short video a while back where the householder had the spring type door stops. Their cat sat there constantly making the spring "boing"!
ReplyDeleteA few of mine have done that, too, though, not thank godness, habitually. (I don't see the point of those door-stops, since the spring is coiled so tightly there is no room for the absorption of any force.)
DeleteHahahaha! Ah, thanks for my morning laugh! We all hope that Zofia finds her forever home, with a suitable playmate, sooner than later!
ReplyDeleteOH yes! What Roberta said! Oh yes, yes, yes!
ReplyDeleteI can also say I'm in total agreement with you as to how Zofia chose to use her new toy! I'm surprised the boys haven't joined her.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of when Chucky discovered the springy doorstop, and twanged that thing over and over...at 2 am!
ReplyDeleteWell, Zofia is certainly and enterprising young lady, taking the lady part lightly. She may be trying to market a new cat toy.
ReplyDeleteThat is fun indeed, Zofia! Not so much for those who wish to sleep, though. ;-)
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't just keep herself busy, she keeps YOU busy as well! A twofer!
ReplyDeleteKitties always find something to keep themselves entertained!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I'm laughing. My girl, Shady had a plastic strawberry that she liked to carry in her mouth - and somehow she managed to vocalize at the same time. Her game was tossing it down the basement stairs (no carpet) in the middle of the night. She'd chase after, bring it back to the top of the stairs and do it over and over again. So I have empathy for your situation. Perhaps you can tie the stick up out of her reach?
ReplyDeleteShe really is a cutie and she will make a wonderful companion for someone.
ReplyDeleteThat is the best time to play with toys, no one else is around to cause disturbance, or to have at it themselves...yup...we can see why Zofia needs to find her forever home...The cozy apartment needs quiet nights for good sleeping times, for the oldsters...cough, cough!
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