A dear friend came over the other golden fall day. Here’s how Barney was with the idea.
Here’s how Bugs was with the idea:
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Right. No picture. Bugs was in the other room. Bugs doesn’t do hugs.
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You have to love the varied personalities of our fur babies!
So true. They are what they are! I remain smitten no matter what.
they have different personalities and moods.. sometimes my kitties doesn’t want to be hugged but sometimes they are the ones getting on my lap just to be stroked and hugged.. either way, love them all..
So right, starlight. Even with Barney — the mood has to be right.
aw little Bugsy…. he snuggles with Barnes–saves himself for the truly floooofy!
And Barnes, when I bigified the pics, I could see his somnolent eyes drooping into his fur.
Thanks, I needed a dose of cute!
So glad you liked, Lahgitana. Barnesy’s eyes — they seem unique. His foster-mom thought so and she has seen a lotta cats. He does that somnolent thing often. Funny boy. And Bugsy snuggling with Barnes . . . honestly, I think that’s more Barnes’s idea than Bugs’s — Poor old Bugsy is kinda long-suffering at this stage of the proceedings. I give him extra
lovetorment to try to make it up to him.That’s good of you to lavish attention on that Bugsy. He needs it, but doesn’t really know it!
Then Barnes will show Bugsy The Way of Being Part of a Herd. sweet boys….
These are really helpful observations, Lahggie, I appreciate you for them. You remind me that it’s emotionally easy for me to make Barnes the center of attention, because he’s so gratifying — but Bugsy is such an edgy little character himself. I must remember, his little soul reminds me of my own hurt one, in ways I’d just as soon ignore. How terrible! I must embrace all! That’s the great gift of Bugsy.
Mind, I’m not saying *he’s* edgy or hurt. I’m saying I am, and the space he appears to want and appreciate brings that out in me. So important to keep that distinction clear.
So true–Barnes is like the squeaky wheel, so it’s very easy to notice him. Since he loves to be close, that makes him effortlessly appealing.
Bugs being an edgy little character, he sounds that somewhat. Hmmm… You and he share a common memory–I assume he was nearby as our Fangie lay dying. Which then makes me think of couples whose child dies and they end up separating. Too much common pain…. I dunno…. just rambling along here…
Your observations give me a little peace about BuddyBoop. About a month ago he stopped chatting and visiting, plus he no longer actively seeks us out. I’ve been worried about him, but you remind me that he is having his own space….
I will never forget carrying Fangie away, and Bugsy watching that wide-eyed. Completely heartbreaking. Enough to bring in some edge to both of us, for a very long time, I should think. And how reassuring to hear you’re more at peace with the Boopster’s change . . . . OK Boop!! Enough now!! Come back!!
That must have been a hideous moment on top of other hideous moments, A-Bean. Edge seems a perfect response…. There’s so much detail to sort through and it just takes time for all the pictures to float to the top and to meld into something manageable.
Aw little Bugsy, our street guy…. who adopted YOU!
(And you’re just like me–I can accept, but still want what I want!!!)
You two, Bean and Lahggie, are such angels to me! I enjoy the insights, the silliness and all the love that you share! I appreciate you both so much!
Oh hi Ye of the Scary Eyes! How sweet you are! Glad to see you around, which you haven’t been much, I think. Around, that is. Hope all is well in your corner of the world. ???
JhaJha is always lurking about. Typist is too busy having fun to actually type, though. All is well. And getting weller.
Oh what a great comment! Love it!
Me too. TOTALLY. I long for news from yous. So this is great to hear.
Similar around here! Of course in our house, dogs like to hog all the attention!
Wouldn’t you just know it. Dog-hogs.
Suki and Hiro don’t do hugs either!
Sorry! I struck lucky with Barnes, I know! (Course, it took three visits to foster-mom’s, because I was hurting so badly after Fang, I wanted to make as sure as possible . . . .)
One outta two ain’t bad. Plus, those PAWS are gigantical enough for two cats, so it all evens out.
Isn’t that the truth. Have you ever seen anything like it? I swear, they are SNOWSHOES! Baseball-mitts!
I like to hug, but only with granny and sometimes grandpa 🙂
You are selective. Have discriminating taste. You are a cat, after all.
Looks like the perfect way to chill out.
Have we ever invited you to be a Featured Blogger on Pet Blogs United? If you’re interested drop me a line at PBU @ comcast . net
Nubbin wiggles,
Oskar
Totally interested, and flattered honored and excited — but see the e-mail. We’ve already had the pleasure.
Barney’s a lover! What a sweetie! Bugsy, we understand your caution, my kitties share it! Star especially does NOT do hugs!
Oh — Star — c’mon . . . .
I can practically hear the purr from here. Great photos! Bugs doesn’t know what he is missing.
I know. I keep trying to explain that to him. Nuh-uh.
I’m like Bugs! I snugs, I don’t hugs! Love Austin >^,,^<
PS Barney is an absolute sweetheart! love Caro 😉
Oh Austin . . . and you are so irresistible . . . Oh Caro . . . true! and love to you too.
Panda-licious is the perfect definition! Gotta love Barney… But we’re ok with Bugsy’s caution, right? Around here it’s the same: I have 2 and only 1 is really sociable. Have a great Sunday!
Well, we do need to adjust to them, and not the other way around, and we wouldn’t have it any other way, right? I mean, really, what choice do we have? If we’re going to do this thing “right”? A great Sunday to you, dear Ivy. This has been a honey. Rest!
hahah! love it. but love the belllly even better!
I mean!
yup, me and Bugs, totally related…UTB for me!
Does Barney love a good tummy rub as much as I do? I swear we must be cousins or something…
I could use a hug by Barney! 🙂
Coming right up. Barney is very free with the hugs. You got it!