Sable continues her ascent to true socialisation and domesticity. She has been on the bed every night for a week now. She doesn’t stay the whole night; she is still unnerved by my proximity - though I can pass by and even do things, such as wipe the floor, closer to her now than ever before - and movement of which she is uncertain makes her anxious. Thus, when I have to get up in the middle of the night, she often drops down off the bed to sleep elsewhere until morning. But last night, she stayed on the bed when I left the room, departing only when I returned and struggled to get back in with cats on either side of me and at my feet.
I believe this latest step, like the others, has been possible because of Moxy. It is next to the Mixer that Sabe lies each night, and it is to be there that she climbs the bed. I think she might have slept on the bed eventually without him, emulating Imogen and Indigo, but it would have taken a very long time. Seeing him snoozing contentedly on the comforter, wanting his company and benefitting from his confidence, Sable has taken her next chance.
sable…havin a brother ta look out for ewe iz a grate thing…de codd mother wood never add mitz it, but her “ heer roe “ waz boomer 🐟🦋😸💚‼️
ReplyDeleteShe's a smart cookie. She knows Moxy is a comfort and comfortable. I have to smile at your struggle to return to bed during a nightly run, lol.
ReplyDeleteSable is doing remarkably well and you must find it very gratifying that she allows herself to be nearer to you.
ReplyDeleteAww, this warms my heart. I'm glad Sable has a good friend from whom she can learn by example. ❤️
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