Sunday, April 18, 2021

You're Welcome

Saturday was a red-letter day for Neville and me. The Nevsky loves his chin-rubs, but I think they over-stimulate him at times, as he will swat my hand away or threaten to nip it now and then. I don’t take offence at this. It doesn’t happen often; when he has had enough, he usually just leaves.

When Nev climbs onto my lap as I sit on the couch, he will usually stay for only ten minutes or so, receiving chin- or face-rubs, and then jumping down or moving to the other end of the couch. Saturday, he remained for about half an hour.

Why that day was different than others, I don’t know. I must have rubbed him the right way, because he stayed so long my hand was starting to cramp up from so much rubbing. But I didn’t mind. He and I don’t share time as frequently or for as long as the other two beasts and I do; Nev doesn’t express the desire very much. That is changing very slowly.

Whenever I sit on the couch, I tell him to come over. Sometimes he does, sometimes he doesn’t. But he knows he is welcome. And no matter how long his moments with me last, he’ll never outstay that welcome.

16 comments:

  1. Awww Neville. Good on you buddy for enjoying your rubs.

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  2. The independence of a pussy~cat..!
    As l've always said..
    "Dogs have owners, cats have staff".
    So unique and so very special..!x

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  3. What a great photo of Neville on your lap and some sunshine there too.
    He looks quite comfy in the setting. It is always a welcome respite
    to have our cat choose us for a resting area. How long has Neville
    been with you? 2 years or so?

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    1. Neville has been with me since September of 2019; about a year and a half. He was with me briefly before that - for a week, I think - while his foster guardian had to be elsewhere.

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  4. Awww, what a wonderful half-hour you both shared, so sweet. I hope he cuddles up for extended time periods again. ♥

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  5. I think it was Neville you once said didn't like you much but tolerated you. That has changed and he really does like you now.

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    1. Yes, he definitely does. It just takes some cats a lot longer than most to get comfortable around people. And Nev obviously went through some very bad times before he was rescued. That can make building trust hard.

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  6. I love the picture. Neville looks so relaxed and content. It just goes to show what a lot of patience and love can do.

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  7. This is a loving picture. Just what I would hope for every cat and his/her mom or dad would be like. Love and contentment.

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  8. Lovely photo! Neville knows his place...literally. :)

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  9. That sure makes the wait for the love back well worth it!

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  10. The Nevsky knows the lap is always open for him!

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  11. I love those chin rubs too Nevsky. So nice when a few eyebrow rubs are added

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