@gradualgoddess, Sophie is such a sweetie pie. I can't take my eyes off of her. Was Sophie a rescue? I heard her say "thank you."
Thank you all who read Autumn. You were so accurate in your comments. Yes, she is shy and sensitive and often behaves like she’s on alert @jeanne-mayell. She’s not a lap cat @lovendures but loves to be brushed and will roll on the floor in front of us when she’s in the mood to be petted. She will even let us rub her belly. She most definitely does not like large dog @bluebelle and will growl at them when she sees them being walked on the sidewalk. She will also growl at bears since we live close to a river and trails and get lots of wildlife in the neighborhood and backyard. She does have a gentle rattling purr. She purrs often and seems to be very comfortable in her environment. She is very sensitive to loud noises and unsettling energy. She will only approach certain visitors who come to the house. These tend to have gentle, quiet personalities. She hides when louder people come around. She loves playing with her toys, especially paper bags and becomes completely demented with her toy mice and balls. She most definitely keeps an eye on her two humans @tonyaw and often behaves more like a sheep dog than a cat. She herds us to bed at night when she feels it’s time to go to sleep. She watches us from the top of the stairs and when she decides it’s time, will come get us by rubbing herself on us and miaowing, then climbing the stairs and repeating this behaviour until we follow her to the bedroom. She also watches us from the top of her kitty condo in the window when we sit on the patio in summer. She will often stay there until we return inside the house. She has a very soft meow unless it’s to demand treats. Then, she becomes loud and demanding. And my husband @tonyaw often say to her «it’s ok, my girl ». I had a good laugh when I read your comment. We adopted Autumn as a kitten from a cat rescue association. She was found abandoned in the downtown core, so her early life was traumatic. She is now 14 years old, an indoor only cat (there’s too many fat coyotes preying on unsuspecting small pets around here) and makes our home a happy place.
@jeanne-mayell Thank you! You really hit the mark. She is a worrier and wise. So smart. She is also a healer (we call her our therapy dog). She will actually wait until one person falls asleep at night to leave and go to the bed of another family member, and I think she's spreading her healing around. And one of her nicknames is Lovebug.
@tonyaw Amazing! You picked up so many things about Sophie. Your description of her greeting is spot on. She does use her whole behind when she wags her tail. Her breed (chiweenie) is known to develop back issues, so we have stairs for her to use to reach the bed. And she does want to eat our food. She looks longingly at us at mealtime, eyes following the fork from plate to mouth and just hoping for a morsel. Thank you so much for validating that we have known each other before--I feel that, too. She is a wise old soul.
I couldn't figure out how to post a picture either, so Jeanne did it for me. I'm sure she would help you as well.
@deetoo Thank you! Sophie was a rescue. I wonder what her life was like before us, if anyone gets anything about that. Thanks for passing on her gratitude. I feel it from her, too, and it's reciprocated. She rescued us as well, in her own way.
Geri's dogs Lakota and Lexi. Gerry wrote:
I went through a divorce a year ago and I have ownership of them and I wanted to know how they are doing.
Lexie: I am very nervous when you leave the house. The world is not right until you come back. A large stuffed animal dog toy with a squeeker in it would be soothing to me. I have pent up energy; I love to run and jump like a nut sometimes. You are my world and I’m very attuned to your moods. I love it when you talk to me.
Lakoda: Lexie gets me in trouble but she’s ok. I still like to mouth things because it’s comforting. I like to lay in the grass in the sun and listen to the birds. I love it when you play with me. You’ve been good to me and I will always protect you.
Gerry, I feel like both your dogs have stabilized and enjoy the quiet of the house and your attention since there aren't other people (like your children) often around. The quiet has helped their digestion.
Thank you so much, you captured their personalities. I felt they were content. When the dogs and I moved into our home, they took to their new surrounds very quickly. (They took over the house very quickly!)
Lexi has fear and trust issues, lacks confidence but she is improving. Since 2 weeks before the divorce she has slept on the bed with me almost every night. BTW she is a bed hog. Funny she wants a stuffed toy. She rips them apart in minutes. That's why I give them my old socks. It is true about our communication. Her and I have a emotional connection. Even if I sniffle or cough she will check on me to see if I am ok. She only did that with me. It drove my ex crazy, especially since he adopted her. :)
Lakoda, is very laid back, sweet, social, content independent dog. She loves car rides, laying in the grass and being outside. I play with Lakoda every day. She loves to rough house. Every day I come home Lakoda has either been playing with my boots, pulling the sheet of the couch,....... She is very tolerant and kind to Lexi. She was rescued because she was chained up and left outside without much human contact. I spoil her and Lexi because they were both rescues.
They have helped me emotionally heal during this past year. I greatly appreciate you tuning in.
Thanks again,
Hugs
Geri You have found your pack, so to speak! I'm glad it's working out for all of you. ❤️