Is this your cat?
He is trying to move
into our house.
...Anonymous
Peanut Butter is a sweet boy. He is our neighbor cat and he has a beautiful park like backyard on the other side of the fence. However, he likes the activity and company (and Katniss) in our backyard. I think Peanut is lonely and craving attention.
Every time I step in the backyard, Peanut jumps on the fence and starts meowing and jumps down into our yard. It has upset Katniss with this interloper in her backyard sanctuary that she talked Sophie into sharing with her. The last kitty to come in our yard was Katniss.
There has been guttural growls and lots of hissing from Katniss towards Peanut because she wants to protect her domain. Sophie bounds out of the house and chases the cat back to his fence because she already accepted one kitty.
But as the days have progressed, Peanut has been taking more liberties and making his presence known every day. I did talked to the neighbors and they suggested spraying Peanut with water and I just cannot bring myself to do it. But on the other hand, I do not want a cat fight either. I am hoping Katniss and Sophie will learn to not feel threatened and they can all get along.
I try to reassure Katniss that she is the Queen and Sophie is the Princess and they come first.
PB is so cute... but I can understand how upsetting his presence is for Katniss & Sophie... I can also see why you wouldn't want to spray him... too bad your neighbor can't keep him in his own yard.
Thank you for your comments and favs. Peanut Butter is a sweet boy that is craving attention and love. He is not a fighter and wants company. I am hoping that Katniss can see he is not a threat to her life and let him be. Time will tell. So far, Katniss hisses but there has been no physical contact, thank goodness. If there is an altercation, I may need to take action but hoping everyone can get along. Sophie Belle just goes with the flow. It is difficult seeing Peanut Butter looking in the window or French door wanting to come in the house. That is where I have to draw the line but cat’s are so good at giving you a meow, sad face and longing eyes. Who can resist?!? I might go outside for a quick visit but he can’t come in. Peanut has a home and so does Katniss. Can I help it if animals love me? I love them too. :)
They may yet make friends. Trevor (a neighbour's cat) comes to visit every day ....Arky wasn't keen at first but is too laidback to fight. They seem to be very good friends now and often can be found lollingabout on the decking together when the sun is out. Trevor is sweet but isn't allowed in the house; he is very submissive around Arky which is a little strange because he seems to pick fights with all the other cats in the neighbourhood. Who knows what goes on inside a cat's head? :)
@4rky@lynnz
Peanut Butter is laid back and not a fighter, thank goodness. He is mellow and taking more and more liberties. Katniss hisses at him a lot but he seems to ignore her threats. Sophie Belle, my little dog, really doesn’t care one way or the other. Keeping my fingers crossed they all eventually relax and accept the visits. Of course Peanut thinks Katniss is irresistible. :) :)
He looks very much like my friends cat called Parker.
Beautiful capture, love the dof!
Thank you for your comments and favs. Peanut Butter is a sweet boy that is craving attention and love. He is not a fighter and wants company. I am hoping that Katniss can see he is not a threat to her life and let him be. Time will tell. So far, Katniss hisses but there has been no physical contact, thank goodness. If there is an altercation, I may need to take action but hoping everyone can get along. Sophie Belle just goes with the flow. It is difficult seeing Peanut Butter looking in the window or French door wanting to come in the house. That is where I have to draw the line but cat’s are so good at giving you a meow, sad face and longing eyes. Who can resist?!? I might go outside for a quick visit but he can’t come in. Peanut has a home and so does Katniss. Can I help it if animals love me? I love them too. :)
Peanut Butter is laid back and not a fighter, thank goodness. He is mellow and taking more and more liberties. Katniss hisses at him a lot but he seems to ignore her threats. Sophie Belle, my little dog, really doesn’t care one way or the other. Keeping my fingers crossed they all eventually relax and accept the visits. Of course Peanut thinks Katniss is irresistible. :) :)