Monday Meowsie News…
HIYA!! SAVANNAH HERE!!!
Gosh, where do I begin…I have been doing some kind of risky stuff lately…I know, I know…it amazes me too that I am still finding lots of new things to do…
First, I don’t go into Dad’s office, upstairs, when he is in it…I have my second potty pod in there and he has a window seat where he puts my night time snack…I do use my potty pod and get my snack when he isn’t in there.
But, one day Dad and Mom were having a “Dad and Mom Meeting” in his office…I walked in, threw myself down, facing DAD…and hung out with them for about 15 minutes… I thought I should snoopervise the meeting after all…and once it was over…I just casually walked out…
…snoopervising and catfacilitation…very hard work…
…then one night, I was having the best ever nap on the couch with Mom…Dad always turns on the gas fireplace for me…
…and I heard something unbelievable on the TV…so I sat right up and watched TV with them for about 20 minutes…
I can’t recall what channel was on, but it was really, really riveting
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Finally, the bestest news of all…look what Dad captured on camera…yup…this is me…letting Mom give me soft tummy pets, over and over and over again…Dad took like about a dozen photos…
…you can see…I was really getting into it…
…then I got a teeny bit scared…so I gave Mom “The Look”…
…smart Mom…she just kept it up…and I relaxed into it again…this was a really, really big deal…
Sorry the photos are blurry, all Dad had was his iPhone…but at least we have proof…I do like a soft tummy pet…at least from Mom…(sorry Dad…maybe later on, ‘Kay?)
Paw pats, Savannah
belly rubs are nice Savvy aren’t they,xx Speedy
Hi Speedy, do you like belly rubs tooo??
Great you entered the office for snoopervising – to hear meetings of the humans is most important …enjoy this wonderful bellyrub ;o)
human meetings can be loud sometimes unless there is a cat or dog present…just my observation…MOL
belly rubs are the best! Glad you’re getting some 🙂
Me too! I don’t allow very often tho’
I bet you always like your belly rubs Misaki!
Aww…I want to come on over to rub your belly too 🙂
nope, that would definitely not work out well…I would be UTB
Savvy, take it from me, belly rubs are the best! But then, I’m just a dog.
well Sage, I know lots of cats that love it too…I may never be comfortable but that’s OK with Dad and Mom both. Their Popcorn before me did not allow them either
Those tummy rubs do look very relaxing Savannah! Very nice of you to let your mommy give you a little belly massage.
I like to keep her interest up MOL
It took huMum about 6 months before I’d allow her to do it but now its every day! You will get there Savanna – little paw steps
ummm…thanks Jessie…I have been here almost 13 mos…this is very slow compared to you…but it is at least progress…purrrs to you and Miss Jane
We ignore the moving picture box. Tummeh rubs, Derby is a no, Ducky is a yes.
ahhhh…this is helpful information for us as a furramily…Mom and Dad have never ever had a dog or cat that 1) doesn’t let them pick them up and 2) doesn’t like a tummy rub now and then. Thanks guys, paw pats Savannah
Yous knows Savannah, me does not like my tummy rubbed, patted or tickled – after all these years.
Kisses
Nellie
thank you Nellie…I don’t feel like Mom pushes me to allow it at all…once in a while I just sort of roll and allow her to very, very lightly stroke my tummy. The big deal about this time was I not only let Dad take photos, I allowed Mom to continue for several minutes. I don’t do it even every month…it was a special moment for all of us
I love belly rubs – I hope you get to realise just how great they are and how safe you are now.
gosh, thanks lots Zena, I do know I am safe…well…mostly. I am just one very scared kitty…no idea why…just that is who I am
You are getting really brave, Savannah. First getting near the Dad on your own, then getting a tummy rub. I let Mom rub my tummy just a little bit before I give her the toothy rub on her finger.
Oja
MOL Oja!! I don’t do the bitey bite on Mom…but I do the “look” and then just leave
We know you made your mommy very happy by allowing her to rub your tummy. Brulee is starting to let Mom Paula rub her tummy, too.
Mom was pretty much “over the moon” I must say
That is amazing progress Savvy. I do not let Mommie touch my tummy. Nope, off limits!! Sassy
Really??!! Wow, I would not have thought that about you Sassy…well, I don’t allow it very much, that’s for sure
Yep sweet Savannah snoopervising and catfacilitation is very hard work but you do it well. We are so happy to see you enjoyed some great mommy tummy pats and rubs. We hope now that you enjoyed those there will be lots more in your future. Great pictures sweet girl. Hugs and nose kisses
Hi Chancy and Mumsy! We will have more, just not lots
Way to go, Savvy! You know, when any of us give the look, it’s usually a sign to back off. Sounds like your mom knows what to do and when.
Oh My YES! she and Dad had Popcorn before me…he was feral…and agreed to live inside forever about age 4 or so. He did “the look” way better than me, so he taught Mom and Dad all about that…and he did NOT do tummy rubs…and he looked like Dante, the orange Maine Coon cat, and almost as big…such an inviting fluffy tummy he had
Way to go, Savvy!!! I tell you tummy pats from mum are the best.
Love Austin xx
oh hey Austin! I guess you are OK with that…how are your toofies Austin…we fret a bit about you we must say…we want you to be comfortable. Hello Miss Caro…paw pats, Savannah
Good girl,I’m sure mom and dad are so proud of you.
You are coming on leaps and bounds Savvy Doll, tummy tickles are the best, so pleased Daddy had his camera phone 🙂 I love the word Potty Pod..MOL.. 🙂
Your Alf xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Hi Alfie, Hello Mollie and Miss Stella. ANd i have to admit, I stole the potty pod words from Leader Otis…sigh…I just luvluvluv how it sounds and that’s what mine looks like…MOL
When *I* give the Human “The Look” she knows that she needs to step away from the Cat. Immediately. Otherwise, it’s going to mean another trip to the blood bank. Savvy, you’re gettin’ soft!
LMFBO!!!! you make Mom and I crack up Spitty!! We have an image of the Human wrapped in bandages dashing off to the blood bank and trying to explain why she doesn’t need the needle!!!!!!!!!!!
I love seeing your progress, Savannah! Boodie was far shyer and more withdrawn than you were when she came here – and NONE of her progress was documented!
NO!!! Oh my, too sad that her progress was not captured. I hope my progress and how I got there and how long it took will help others who adopt adult cats know that we must be allowed to live our lives, showing as much of our REAL SELF as we can…on our terms. Mom and Dad know that and are very patient. I am so fortunate and so are they to have me…leaky eyes
Oh Savvy, that is one of the biggest breakthroughs. We know it’s not the first time but to have such a big session makes us smile very widely 😀
Miss Annie, you have been with me from the start. It honors me that I could make you smile with my small but steady progress. Thank you so much for bearing witness to this adult cat’s progress. sending you my bestest ever purrrrrs, Savvy
Wow! Savannah, you’re really great! I’ve let my housekeeper rub my tummy a (very) few times, but not when I was on her lap. Maybe I’ll try a tummy rub again thanks to your example. Your friend, Dianh (RWB)
OOPS — paw slipped, so I misspelled my name. It’s DINAH, not DIANH.
MOL! paw slips do happen Dinah
well, at least you have done lap duty. I have not progressed that far at all. sigh
You are getting very brave Savannah. Now you have seen for yourself how wonderful tummy rubs are.
oh guys, you are both so brave…I wish I could be like you
YES! YES! and YES! again….Savvy got a belly rub. Extra treats for everyone!!
The REAL Maple Syrup Mob
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are you guys doing like the HAPPY DANCE??? Woo Hoo!! Thanks!!!
You’re becoming quite the brave and intrepid adventurer!
Only because I know you always have my back Miss Clowie…purrrrrs
purrfect news …..love the tummy rubs and then “THE LOOK ” 🙂
sweet xo
MOL! Yup, cats do ‘the look’ better than dogs…just sayin’
lol .,….i mean MOL 🙂 XOXOXOXOXO
tough keeping peep talk and anipal talk straight, huh? I have to struggle to not spell “perfect” as “purrfect”
🙂 <————-B-I-G Cheshire grin from Nylablue & I!!!! Well done Savannah!!! Aren't those tummy pats pawsome?? It took Nylablue 5 YERA to expose her belly to me & I had leaky eyes as I storked that sweet girl!!!
Way to go Dad for getting the pix; fuzzy or not we are all happy to see you enjoying yourself & getting more comfy with Mom & Dad!!!!
Paw pats & 3 cheers for Savannah!!!!
Love Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue.
oh gosh…Nylablue…I am blushing I am so proud to have you approve…you are such a role model for bravery…I hope I can grow up to be like you…purrrrs, Savannah
Yow Savannah you iz such a cutie!!! You know after all da interviewz you hab dun all da info haz rubbed off onto you!! 😉
You just had to feel guud n safe enuff to let go a bit more…
It took me a l-o-n-g time to trust Sherri-Ellen, but once me overcame (VBP) da fear dere waz NO turnin back!!!! Now me head bonkz n demandz brushez n strokez!!!! Paw by paw you will find yer way!!! Lub Nylablue ❤
Puurrrs… Thank you for your encouragement!
~~head rubz~~~ Yer bery welcome my dear furend xo
OH Savvy belly rubs are great! Glad to see you are enjoying them from Mom!
Hi Abby! I have not visited you in so long and here you are, being so kind to visit me. Purrlease know that I do read, I just do it early AM and on my iPad and I can’t leave comments on most Blogspot/BLogger sites, then I just forget to go back and make a comment…paw pats Savannah
How sweet of you to let your mom pet you, and in such a sensitive area! Concatulations!
Hey Tiger…I visit you bloggy every time you leave a comment, but I have not seen a new post for a bit; am I missing something????
All this is wonderful news, Savy! You are clearly making huge progress in letting your humans love you the way you deserve to be loved!
Purrs,
The Chans
oh you Chans! you are so very kind…and like so many blogs, I read you every post, but because Mom and I read in the early AM on the iPad, it doesn’t allow us to leave comments on most Blogger/Blogspot whatever…Google blogs…the iPad freezes when it comes to the “publish” screen.
Woohoo – that is cause for celebration. D is the only one in this house that can do the belleh rub. I don’t even trust M with that one.
I am just warming up to the notion…we’ll see if I let her do it that long again
We cannot belly rub Oscar as he is ticklish LOL purr