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Life Lessons

"Be cautious as a cat guarding your heart; when trust grows, love and live like a dog, unconditional and in the moment." 

 

This quote came about from thinking about how animals behave, and the important wonderful life lessons that they have taught me throughout my life.

Once trust is established, they love unconditionally, trust completely, live life fully and in the present, exhibit enthusiasm. 

" This is better than catnip!"

They bounce back, heal quickly, learn new things at any age, defy negative circumstances, aim to please, enjoy having a job to do, take time out to play and rest as needed.

They are true to themselves, truthful with others, normally a good judge of character, test the limits, function best with rules, boundaries, and consistency.

They are normally aware of how others are feeling.

They don't necessarily like someone just because that person likes them (or vice versa).

      

They can be either cautious or overly rambunctious with strangers. They show a willingness to accept help, change behavior, forgive, and give us multiple chances for change. 

These are off-the-top-of-my-head brainstorming observations that I have made in my interactions with animals as they relate to humans, their world, and each other.

Animals look to us to lead or they attempt to take charge, which can cause chaos, physical and emotional issues, and bad behavior. If we are paying attention and open to learning how animals communicate, we will see warning signs prior to issues.

I believe there are positive ways to establish control and harmony in our relationships with animals, and that none are beyond hope. 

How about you?

  

Our boy Abraham

The time spent with Abraham has been a special learning experience for many reasons:








~ His owner is a great friend and brother
~ Every animal is different, unique, special in their own way
~ Animals adapt to new surroundings
~ When given the chance, even shy animals can pleasantly surprise us
~ "Old dogs can learn new tricks"
~ Patience waiting for a kitty hug has big rewards


On 10/27/09

Abe was batting at Buttons as he walked playfully behind him!
He was pawing around under a pillow looking for Cowboy.
Yea, our little grumpy sweet boy, kitty lover Cowboy!

Hahaha ~ they will be playing soon :))


Today, 11/2/09 Abe jumped up on the couch with Buttons. Yay!
It has been nice to see him take the initiative.

Progress...sweet progress...
He is part of the family now; he just isn't that into hugs;))
We'll keep workin' on that one...

Photos ~ Our Kitties

Playing...

My computer guy is working on editing pics so hopefully we will have an album up soon.

Here is a preview of the boy! He is playing in the living room with the rest of the family now.
Everyone is getting along for the most part. Cowboy is working on "not chasing the kitty".
Buttons just steps aside or stares at him as if to say, "Here we go again..."

More photos to come...

In training

Our boys have recently taken to learning each others habits.
Buddy licks us when he wants attention and Cowboy nudges his nose under my arm to get a hug.

Buddy kisses and Cowboy hugs...opposite of how it used to be.
Oh Cowboy still gives kisses and pretends that he doesn't like cats.

Umm, by the way, we are socializing Abraham, our good friend Robert's kitty, and he is doing great.
I think he has helped socialize our boys as well.
They make progress daily.

Abe started out hiding wherever he could. Then he began using Buddy's kennel in the bathroom so he would have a safe place to hide if he wanted to, and be out and about when he wanted to roam.
He hung out in the hall for a few days, walking around, coming out to say "hi" when he felt like it.

He found an excellent hiding place on my birthday, hid out all day.
I had cracked a window to let some fresh air in and hoped and prayed that he hadn't somehow got outside.
Frank looked around and under everything and could not find him even when using a flashlight.
We still don't know where the little stinker was hiding. We were just so thankful to see him at 0' dark thirty!

Buttons and Abe actually laid on the futon together today and shhh...


...so did Cowboy!
He hasn't barked at the kitty for a couple, maybe three days now!

He is a sensitive little guy, knowing when we need loves. He loves to talk and when he does not have his little growl going, we know something is wrong. He is our verbal boy and we love it.
Gotta get audio posted on this so you'll know what I mean.

Toe to toe, under the blanket, over under, whatever makes them think they are not interested in each other, still laying together. They sneak up on the couch, smell and look around cautiously. A dog will lay down unaware that
a kitty is just steps away and vice versa.
It is so fun to watch them learn, grow, play. I am so proud of them.
They are each so different, so precious, we just adore them.

Buddy is the caregiver of the other animals now.
He will go to the water bowl if someone needs more water, the door if one of the others needs to go outside.
If we do not listen, he barks making sure that he gets our attention.
When we open the door and he just looks at us, we know he is speaking for someone else.
Aaww...so sweet.

Buddy loves the kitties. Buttons has figured out that it is a good thing when Buddy bites his ears; Abe isn't at that point yet, but he will get close to Buddy, once even allowing him to kiss him. Yay!

I think everyone has been nose-to-nose without having a tizzy now. It is so cool to see.

I'll keep you posted and add more photos soon. Abe's are still on the camera!

Goodnight...

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