My housemate has been banging on about getting a cat since she moved back in and realised i was a 'cat person'. Since the landlord is a pretty easy going fellow, he said he'd think about it. Eventually he took me out to lunch to ask me my thoughts. Frankly? I was both for and against the idea. On the one hand i've got all the time in the world for cats. On the other hand, i don't think you should be allowed to have one if you can't treat it properly. The house doesn't have a cat flap, so the cat can't go outside. The obvious solution is a litter tray, but like, that isn't the issue. There's more to cats than just eating and pooing. Cats were domesticated for a specialist purpose: To hang about the place killing things. Cats should be allowed to go outside and hunt animals in my opinion. Else it's not fair, why've you got one? It's like, cat's rights.
She said she would find an 'indoor' one (at this point the cat lover in me cringes.. it's like handbag dogs) but it seems she knew what she wanted, and the landlord eventually agreed. There's a cat sanctuary she visits and she found the one there. Her name is Pippin. or Pickle? I think? I think Amanda said Pippin but then her friend came over and im sure she said 'hi Pickle!' so, i dont quite know..
Last night Amanda went out so it was just me and Pipkin/ Pippa?, and the gorgeous variety of toys Amanda has bought for her, which i have to say i'm impressed by. Complete with a cat tent and furry scratchy decks- photos of these will follow, so be patient and check back later, cat-toy-fans.
Anyway i took the opportunity to take a few pictures of Pikka/ Pikkin?, enjoy.
a cat's day isn't complete without a ritual snake killing!
NNNNnnnngh! die snake!Well, thats all from Pipple/ Picklekin/ Pipplekin? today. Perhaps more soon..
Has it wee'd in your bed yet?
ReplyDeleteno, i'd be surprised if a cat did wee in a bed. They like to cover their wee after they've been, so you'd actually have to train them out of going to the litterbox/ flowerpots out of preference. A kitten might do i suppose, but pixie is 3 years old, so she's familiar with the procedure.
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