Cat Tales

Perhaps one reason we are fascinated by cats is because such a small animal can contain so much independence, dignity, and freedom of spirit. Unlike the dog, the cat’s personality is never bet on a human’s. He demands acceptance on his own terms.
– Lloyd Alexander

In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.
– Terry Pratchett

How we behave toward cats here below determines our status in heaven.
– Robert A. Heinlein

One cat just leads to another.
– Ernest Hemingway

It’s been awhile since my last kitty post, so I figured it was time. :-)

I read somewhere that when kittens sleep their body releases a growth hormone, and I believe it. I swear that some days Dinsdale grows when he’s sleeping. A couple of times Khaos almost caught up to him, but he’s definitely the bigger of the two.

See for yourself. Dinsdale then (at 5 pounds):

And Dinsdale now (at 9 pounds):

Quite the difference, isn’t there? Nine whole pounds, and it’s not fat, he actually looks a little on the skinny side.

But let’s not forget Khaos. Here she is then (at 4.4 pounds):

And here she is now (at 7.8 pounds):

While he’s a little more lanky, she’s more compact, but despite the amount of food they put away, neither of them are the slightest bit overweight.

They have the full run of the house, and during crazy time they do exactly that – run. Up the stairs and down again, across the living room and up the cat tree, and then reversing direction. Don’t get in their way or they’ll run right over you. LOL

I’ve started putting peanuts and bird seed out on the deck and they love sitting in their cat tree to watch the birds and squirrels. They’ve also developed a bathroom fetish. If you use the bathroom at our house, made sure you have the door tightly closed, otherwise you’ll have a pair of furry little voyeurs watching you from the back of the toilet and the sink.

It will be interesting to see what they get into next.

And how big they’ll get before they stop growing.