Kitty bellies

I thought, for a Friday, I would share some cute pictures of our kitties! They have adjusted well since our move and I've captured lots of kitty cuteness on camera!

First up - our tuxedo boy, Ben. Lately, he's decided that showing us his uber-fuzzy belly is the way to go. I keep catching him in poses such as this. Ultra-relaxed! Ben is the only one of our boys who actually LIKES to have his belly rubbed. He seems to really love Oregon. We have a balcony where the boys can come outside (with adult supervision!) and he loves sitting and watching all the birds fly by. He also LOVES the ocean breezes we get. We promised him he would be able to smell the ocean, and our place does not disappoint!

Next up - our grumpy grey - Oscar. I worried about him making the trip and adjusting. He's our old boy (13 this summer) but he's done really well over-all. He hisses a bit more than he used to, but it's usually "talking-back" at Mike or I when he's in trouble. I think he's gotten grumpier with age! (I may have jinxed him by naming him Oscar!) Oscar loves sitting in the window sill (which has a wider ledge than our old house). He chatters at the hummingbirds. He also likes to show off his fuzzy belly, howeve, he does NOT like pets. He bites if you try to rub the belly. He loves hanging out in the sun by the sliding glass door.

And last, but not least, is our sweet Henry. Three weeks ago today, he scared us by getting very sick. We found a vet nearby (about a 40 minute drive south on Highway 101) and got him in. Thankfully, we did! He was really ill - had a liver issue and we thought he wasn't going to make it through the weekend. The medicines the vet prescribed have worked though, and Henry is back to his normal goofy, sweet self. We'll have another check-up soon to be sure his issues are resolved. For now, he still gets a couple pills every morning - and takes them like a trooper! He likes playing with our bedroom door here, and has locked himself (or others) in several times - prompting us to close this door when we leave! Henry shows off his belly too, but more often, he's curled up pretzel-style!

Hope you have enjoyed this little update about our kitty family! We sure do love our boys and are so happy they have transitioned smoothly in our big adventure of a move! We love Oregon too!

--Tammy

Comments

[jan]

Sweet pictures. Often pets surprise us by their resilience and adaptability.

[Ingrid]

What beautiful babies! They all look very happy. So glad to hear Henry is okay - fingers crossed for a great repeat check up!

[Laurel]

Thanks, Tammy. I love your cats, but it was even more fun for me to see one of your familiar sweaters hanging on the back of your rocking chair...makes me miss you!

[Dana]

Thanks for sharing stories of your kids with us! They're all so sweet and I just love how you describe Ben as the "tuxedo-boy!"

[Tammy]

Thanks everyone! It was fun to post about my own pets :)

It really made me laugh Laurel, that you recognized my sweater. I didn't even notice it was there until you said that! It's getting kind of ratty, but it's totally my favorite!

I don't think Mike and I will ever be without a cat. We both talk to ours and they entertain us. We've talked about wanting an Orange kitty next! :)

[Lindsay]

Glad to see pictures of your cats that you are always talking about! They are cute!! I know I will always have at least one cat. If I didn't have a boyfriend to reason with me, I would probably have at least three cats by now. Instead, I've settled for two.