I find Sable’s progress fascinating. She has started coming up on to the bed (not while I am in it) on her own now. Previously, she did it only when Moxy was also there. It was as if he was her permission; if she saw her friend doing it, she knew it was acceptable for her, too. Now, she doesn’t need that permission.
Rather than jump up, she will risk rushing past me if I am at the computer desk and hurrying up the stairs at the foot of the bed. Yesterday, she was snoozing with her head turned away from me. I could have reached out and touched her, though of course I didn’t; I don’t want her to worry that I will try it every time she closes her eyes.
Part of her will probably always miss the outdoors. As she enters her elder years, however, the wider world will become more dangerous to her. But she grows more at ease with her inside life every day, finding her place, and thinking, ‘This is my house, too,’ and needing no one’s invitation to make herself at home.
I'm delighted she has learned that a comfy, cosy bed is hers for the taking, no permission required. This is wonderful progress, especially because you were in such close proximity. This makes my heart happy for her. ❤️😻
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely. She does now seem to be progressing quite quickly. Moxy has been a great help to her.
ReplyDeleteSable has certainly come a long way from the feral kitten she once was. You've done wonders with her, John.
ReplyDeleteIt's good she is feeling more at home there
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet photos.
ReplyDeleteSo nice that she did this while you're watching and sitting so close by. Climbing up the steps and lying down on her own.
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